Possible Spoilers, Advance with Caution

     Short post partly because I don't have much to say, and partly because I am tired of typing away at my computer. I've been doing notes for about an hour now, which doesn't sound bad but I have a sore on my hand that is making life annoying right now. 

     I saw The Hobbit last Thursday night, and it was really good. Much better than the trilogy. I found there was more action to capture me. I heard someone say later that they thought the action took away from the plot, but I can't disagree more. I understand the plot because of the action. And once again, (spoilers maybe), I don't understand why they can't all just fly on giant magical eagles to their destination instead of walking and being attacked. Really Gandalf, you are a brilliant wizard use your head! More spoilers here, sorry. I think my favourite parts were with the Brown wizard, just because he was so funny. You can't catch me and my magical racing bunnies! And the part with the stick-bug still makes me and my friends crack up.

     I have a busy weekend ahead of me so I am trying hard to get as much work done as possible. My house has a volleyball game Saturday afternoon, and I am going to a Great Gatsby 1920's themed party that night. I don't think Sunday will suffice with the amount of work I have and the amount of procrastination that usually occurs on any given Sunday around here.

     That's about it. Longer than I originally anticipated but I mean, The Hobbit. Hopefully everyone gets a chance to see it and we can all nerd out about it. Have a good weekend, and don't forget to be awesome!
-Deidra

   

To Isengard!

     I finally actually feel like I am back home. Much to my mother's disappointment, I have begun to call Thunder Bay and my university residence home. It's just that I spend so much time here and most of my friends are here. And when I actually go home I am just really bored. I mean, it's nice to see my family and all, but very boring.

     My first week back has been pretty good. I have four 8:30am classes so I have set a strict bed time of 11pm for myself, and it has proved to be very beneficial. I am tired by this time, and am able to sleep. I get everything I need done during the day, and waking up that early in the morning, consistently, isn't all that difficult. I am proud to say that I am not only keeping up with readings, notes, and assignments, but am already a little ahead of my personal schedule. I really hope to keep this up, as last semester I had a great tendency to procrastinate. 

     I have five courses again this semester. As well continuing on in history and social welfare, I am taking a rhetoric course (boring), literature after 1750s (interesting), and a biological anthropology and archeology class. That is the the only one I think I have will have trouble with, as it includes a bit of science. 

     I have not been out to buy my new fish tank or get more fish. I hope to do so at the end of the month when my mother and sister come up for appointments and to visit. On a plus note, I am going to see The Hobbit tonight with a friend. I am excited, but hope that I don't fall asleep during it as I did when I watched the trilogy with Kayla. 

     All of that being said, have a good weekend and don't forget to be awesome!
-Deidra 

   

For a Moment I Ruled the World

     It's a little late, but I have a very legitimate reason. I was playing Monopoly with my older sister and brother in law. It took about two and a half hours, but I finally overtook them. Bankrupted them both, owned every single property, had over $5000 and many buildings on the board. It was really fun.

     In other news, I won't be going back to school tomorrow, as was my original plan. My sister, niece, and brother in law decided to come down to visit for the last few days of the break, so I will drive back up with them on Sunday. A lot later than I wanted to, but I get to spend time with them. So a win-lose situation, but whatever. As long as I get to go and buy my new fish tank and fish.

     Kate, I am so jealous of your Doctor Who hoodie (that work looks so wrong). Don't feel bad about not having seen The Hobbit yet. I have not seen it yet either, but am really hoping to see it in the next few weeks once I am back in Thunder Bay. Hopefully it remains in theatres long enough. If not, I will be kind of upset, and crossing my fingers that it will be on DVD rental by the end of February, since I am going to Ottawa to visit Kayla for reading week. I think I would prefer it that way because Kayla and I watched the trilogy together. 

     Adam. you have no idea how insanely jealous I am that you are going to get to see John Green. I wish he didn't have so many problems with Canada. It makes me very mad that he does. Sorry to hear about you being sick for your exams. That is one of the worst things ever. 

     I don't really make New Year's Resolutions any more. I realized that by making them so specifically for the New Year, I am mentally setting myself up for failure. Instead, I will just continue with the good habits I have apparently formed over the past few months. I have been eating a lot healthier and actually getting in real exercise each week (minus this Christmas break; being home doesn't agree with those habits). My procrastination issue will always need work, but in the last few weeks of the term I was doing exceptionally well with it. And I have been putting myself out there, especially with open mic nights, so boosting my confidence is going well. So, I guess my resolution is to just continue being awesome.

     I can't wait to get back into the groove of a new year and a new school term. It will help with my sleep schedule, boredom, and ability to post on time. Just a few more days. Sometimes I think I'm insane for wanting school, but then I remind myself that I want to be a teacher. Anyway, hope you have all had amazing breaks, are all ready for the 'dreaded' return, and are continuing to be awesome.
-Deidra

Yay Olympics!

Hey everyone. I've been having a busy week helping out at the day camp everyday and not being able to sleep in. I plan on sleeping as long as possible tomorrow to make up for it.

I have to pack up most of the rest of my stuff for uni sometime this weekend. I won't be going down for a while yet but my parents want it done now I guess. It'll be interesting to see how much I actually have to take (hopefully not super lots).

I've been watching as much of the Olympics as I can. I really don't care much for watching sports except for during the summer and winter Olympics (though I also prefer the winter ones over summer). My favourite events to watch in the summer ones are diving, gymnastics, and some track stuff like high jump usually. But all of it is cool to watch, everyone is just so talented. I'm pretty all over the place in terms of cheering. 100% for Canada if we're involved, but other than that basically it just depends on various random factors and my mood. I'm pretty much guaranteed to have cheered for every country at least once by the end.

Ah Kate The Hobbit is an amazing book, I hope you enjoy reading it. Personally, it was my favourite over the trilogy for The Lord of the Rings. Bilbo was just so entertaining to read about. And I don't know what it was but I just loved the whole dynamics of the story.

I don't really follow any kids series Kira, but I do have some books that I think are from the 9-12 y/o section in the book store and I still enjoy them. I'm usually semi embarrassed about the fact, but whatever I like the stories so who really cares.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY CAMPION!!!!! Hope you have a fantastic day filming or going to the ball or whatever ends up happening.

Deidra you pretty much know my answer to this already, but I'll say it for everyone else. I love to draw mostly with pencil or pen. Occasionally I'll use other stuff like pastels and whatnot. I don't paint that often, but I'd like to change that. I like water colour, acrylics are so-so and I really want to try out oil paints. I also write, but I rarely finish. Though I enjoy and finish poetry.

DFTBA

Kayla