Hey everyone hope the start of school's been going well for everyone that's starting the new semester. Today's the last day of the first week back for me and I think this semester is going to go better than the last. This semester I have calculus, cell biology, organic chemistry, geology, and a film studies class on the history and esthetics of film (really looking forward to this one since its a change from all the math and science). And none of my classes are earlier than 11:30 this semester which is sweet.
My sister's coming back from her three week trip to Europe tomorrow which will be awesome. The apartment is too quiet without her here.
So I ended up reading Warm Bodies over the break and it was actually a pretty good book. I definitely like the author's writing style. It'll be interesting to see what they've done with it for the movie (though I'll be honest I'm not a fan of how R is wearing a hoodie in the movie... like of all the things they might need to change from the book to the movie version, the wardrobe should not be it).
Just this evening I read the book Fifty Shames of Earl Grey, which is obviously a parody of Fifty Shades of Grey (which I've never read) and also Twilight. Let me tell you that was probably the funniest book I've ever read, I laughed through the whole thing. Highly recommend it if you're looking for some stupid humour.
Deidra I'm so happy you finally got to see the Hobbit, we must discuss it as soon as it's convenient. I've also begun to call Ottawa my home, which I have mixed feelings about to be honest. Hope you get your fish tank soon (I expect pictures when you do).
Campion I'm also working on procrastinating less and it seems to be going quite well so far so I hope it does for you too. I hope that you get the job you wanted.
DFTBA
Kayla
1/10/2013
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
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
Things happened again
Not a lot really happened this week. Pretty much sums up my week, stuff happened this week but nothing notable. I'm still waiting on a response on the job that I was interviewed for. Beyond waiting, most of what I've done this week is just play video games and just trying to find constructive things to do, that mostly consists of writing and trying to get back into making videos. I haven't made a video in a while because the cable that I use to connect my camera to my computer went missing and it took me a while to get a replacement. I actually have footage for several videos on my camera, I just have to get them onto my computer to edit them
So yeah, that's kind of the extent of what happened to me this week. I'm supposed to go in for my radio show tomorrow and that's pretty much it for me.
I'll hopefully have more to actually write about next week
Have an awesome week guys
DFTBA
1/06/2013
I'M SO SORRY
I DON'T EVEN HAVE A GOOD EXCUSE I'M JUST SO SORRY!
I'm glad to hear you all had great christmas/ new years. I remembered all day yesterday and then at 10:00 decided that watching The Hunger Games again would be a good idea. Then it was 12:00 and I was sad, so I went to bed.
I had a nice vacation and went back to school on Wednesday, to be out sick Thursday and Friday. Now I have a bunch of studying, assignments, and two tests to make up. This entire week has been one huge ball of suck. A girl from our school, who I guess had transferred out but was deciding to come back, died. She was sledding down a hill and lost control. I didn't know her very well, but I can't stop thinking about everyone who did and how sad they are.
Sorry to drop that on you, I have a lot of work to do and I have to go. DFTBA,
~Katie
I'm glad to hear you all had great christmas/ new years. I remembered all day yesterday and then at 10:00 decided that watching The Hunger Games again would be a good idea. Then it was 12:00 and I was sad, so I went to bed.
I had a nice vacation and went back to school on Wednesday, to be out sick Thursday and Friday. Now I have a bunch of studying, assignments, and two tests to make up. This entire week has been one huge ball of suck. A girl from our school, who I guess had transferred out but was deciding to come back, died. She was sledding down a hill and lost control. I didn't know her very well, but I can't stop thinking about everyone who did and how sad they are.
Sorry to drop that on you, I have a lot of work to do and I have to go. DFTBA,
~Katie
1/04/2013
I actually get things done when I don't procrastinate
I'm honestly surprised at how much I get done when I don't procrastinate. I've been meaning to start a writing project of mine for several years now and a few weeks ago I actually got onto it and it's been going well so far. I've been meaning to get a job for some time and I'm really close to actually getting one (hope that I do end up getting it) and I've been putting off getting my full license which I've been working towards for a few months. I'm happy that I'm getting stuff done for once.
I think that I'm slowly starting to learn that putting things off and being lazy really doesn't help with anything. If there's anything that I want to improve on this year it's by trying to be more proactive and to not be so lazy all the time. I think that one of things that represents this is that my posts are usually (if not always) late or they either don't end up being posted at all. Something else that I really wanted to improve on this year is getting my posts up on time and by posting more often than usual.
Not really a lot else I have to talk about. I did some training for my job today and it went really well. I fairly confident that I'm going to get it but it's not really the end of the world if I don't get it (but I'm still really hopeful).
So anyway, I'm sorry for late (again, I'll work on it. Promise) And thanks for putting up with me last year
So anyway I hope that we all have an awesome year
DFTBA
I think that I'm slowly starting to learn that putting things off and being lazy really doesn't help with anything. If there's anything that I want to improve on this year it's by trying to be more proactive and to not be so lazy all the time. I think that one of things that represents this is that my posts are usually (if not always) late or they either don't end up being posted at all. Something else that I really wanted to improve on this year is getting my posts up on time and by posting more often than usual.
Not really a lot else I have to talk about. I did some training for my job today and it went really well. I fairly confident that I'm going to get it but it's not really the end of the world if I don't get it (but I'm still really hopeful).
So anyway, I'm sorry for late (again, I'll work on it. Promise) And thanks for putting up with me last year
So anyway I hope that we all have an awesome year
DFTBA
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
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
1/01/2013
Happy New Year!
Hey, everyone! Happy New Year.
I had a few friends over last night. We watched all of the Dark Knight trilogy. That was fun. Unfortunately, I doubt I'll ever get over my Batman obsession...
Okay, I haven't slept in about forty hours, but I'm not tired at all. What is wrong with me? Despite my lack of fatigue, I can't think of anything to write, so have a good week.
-Kira
I had a few friends over last night. We watched all of the Dark Knight trilogy. That was fun. Unfortunately, I doubt I'll ever get over my Batman obsession...
Okay, I haven't slept in about forty hours, but I'm not tired at all. What is wrong with me? Despite my lack of fatigue, I can't think of anything to write, so have a good week.
-Kira
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