Yes, today was all about cards, comments and craziness. I will get to all of that as it comes. (I don't want to write an opening paragraph). And I apologise for the lateness; I'll explain that when I get to tonight.
Jo drove me to school, and when the bell went, I went to Science. We had another new teacher (where do they find these people), and I spent almost the entire period working. On a Friday! Next was computer Maths, where I got to bludge, sort of. I mean, it was work, but not stressful work. Play dressed up like work. Recess was 13, in which we did crazy things like flipping the entire deck so everybody could see the cards dealt (a bit like an uber-flip rule.). Assembly was cancelled, so we played for something like an hour. I didn't do that well. By the end, though, we had an audience of Corinne, Cameron, Ian, you name it. Next was Ag, which was more preg testing. Believe me, I would have done it, if I had had the stomach. But I don't, so I didn't. I can't say I regret not doing it, but it would have been an experience to do it. So the entire 2 periods (for it was a double) I spent doing work, listening to some of Pink Floyd (and wondering how long it takes for 'Shine On, You Crazy Diamond' to get to the vocals. About 7 and a half minutes, if you're wondering.), and playing 13 (yes, more 13) with Tan, Allan, Oishi and Nancy, with Hewie watching. Which was pretty good, though not as good as with the people from the group. Next was Lunch. I ran up to the English Cottage as soon as so I could get my Drama marks, but it's closed at first half. So at the table we played '8,' for some reason, which is the rules of 13 with 6 players (Andy, John, Victor, Kevin, Eric and me), so 8 cards a person. We also played some '2,' basically the same thing but with 2 cards, and even '1,' which went as you would have expected. Then in second half we actually played some 13. It was insane and awesome (note I didn't say 'but awesome.' Subtle difference.). I also went up to the English cottage again, but Kolodziej was in a meeting. Which seemed a bit suss. But, when the bell went, so did I, to the English cottage, to corner Kolodziej so he could give me my marks. Lana and Rachel were there too. I ended up getting 18/20, which is pretty good, if I do say so myself (and I do!). A load off from all the panic and stress. If I had only cut the performance down by about a minute (it was a minute under when I timed it). Anyway. In English we did essentially nothing except talk, and I read of course. Lastly for the week was History, which was answering questions, as usual. And when I got home, I commented on Victor's blog (numerous times), surfed the net, watched TV and went on Scratch. Right now I'm listening to Queen (as usual) and blogging, and going on MSN. As well as trying to solve a puzzle. I completed it, then EJ messed it up. Bugger. I got all distracted, that's why I'm posting late.
Now the comments, and there were only 3 yesterday (and that's with Victor getting 10 in 1 post. Although, I have 3 individual commenters. He comments on his own blog.). So I'll go into more detail with them, if I can.
*AC: First, that's amazing. You beat Victor (lol)! With that girl thing, I think I'm getting better at it. Slightly. I hope. But, slowly and surely. I do have good teachers, and Kearney isn't that bad, but he still annoys me with this constitution crap and the standing up. And with Toby, Javery and Matt Prior in one class, it is hard to control, for anyone. And to that Queen thing: I had an off day. My bad (lol). And please comment on every post. You are that awesome.
*Victor: Yes, you are second. Now you know how it feels! And don't give yourself a -1. -1s are for me and me only! On your blog, -1s are all I get, so dammit, I best collect them. My -1s!
*Ebony: Yes, panic and stress breed off worry over assessments. And you'll do great, yours was awesome. Victor commenting on his own blog is, I agree, cheating, and should be stopped. But, that's his prerogative (I learnt that word from Britney Spears, who used to be my favourite musician/s. But Queen has taken that title now.). And it's all true for that Science teacher, he was freaky. And thanks for the good luck, I'll need it.
Well, such was my Friday. The weekend beckons, and I need a few days to sit down. Oh wait, I can't because of my assessment. And homework. And possibly short story. Maybe the holidays. Hopefully I don't get much. Hopefully.
I want to relax for a day (but my hopes aren't high),
AB
Friday, April 3, 2009
Thursday, April 2, 2009
Too Much Too Quickly
What that title means is that everything just seems to be piling on. Before my comment replies, I'll talk about that. And before my day, I'll talk about hapkido. So I expect this post to be a very long one. Good that I'm posting this one early (-ish) then.
I got to hapkido, and I ran inside to get my watch. It had run out of power, but it's all better now. Before the actual session started, I talked to some of the kids who do hapkido with me. Specifically, Tara, who is a yellow belt and is in Shaylee's grade in her school (and who though we were brother and sister. That was awkward.); Nick, who is a white belt, my age and shorter than my brother (seriously. And my brother is 10.); and Amadeus (that is actually his name. Rock me Amadeus!), who seemed a bit standoffish. Though that could just be me. We did a lot of fighting, and I got hit a few times. I can also do a forward roll. It's not brilliant, but I can do it. The first time I did it, I was exhilarated. I still am! We ran a bit overtime, but it was all worth it. I learnt some new rules (some of them the hard way), and I did what was possibly the best exercise session I've had in years. And I enjoyed it too! I love hapkido.
I got driven to school, in the rain of course (hopefully it'll clear up tomorrow). Period 1 was Geography, which was doing 2 questions, which took longer than expected. I got a chance to read though. Next was Science, in which Robson wasn't there, so we had this new teacher who I've never seen before (I think he's replacing Robson. I hope he hasn't left yet.). We didn't get told his name. I finished 'Eclipse' in class, and went on to 'Breaking Dawn,' which at this rate should be finished by Saturday. Recess was playing 13, as usual. I had the worst luck today. Anyway. Period 3 was Ag, which like all Ag theory lessons was writing in our book, and enjoying the many English slip-ups, including 'How do you spell dying?' by Schippers, and Rhys mangling some of the longer words (but in all fairness, they were pretty difficult. I got what I thought was an easy one wrong.) My favourite: oestrous being pronounced 'oh-steer-ee-ous.' Next was PE, which was watching a documentary on party drugs. That was really spooky. Lunch was more 13. Cameron also claimed that me playing 13 stemmed from me being depressed that he kicked me out of the band. That was retarded. Talking with Victor, Eric plays 13 because he's depressed that he kicked me out of the band, Kevin plays 13 because he's depressed that Eric's depressed that he kicked me out of the band, and Andy plays 13 because he's depressed that Kevin's depressed that Eric's depressed that... oh, you get the picture.
Period 5 was Maths, which was doing a lot of algebra involving quadratic simultaneous equations, and hence way too much work. But, it actually wasn't bad, since I haven't had much of a brain workout in a while (did I just type that?). Last was Drama, in which we were supposed to get our marks, but Kolodziej said 'legal paperwork' got in the way. Seemed a bit fishy to me. Anyway. Another day of stress. In the actual lesson we re-enacted Shakespeare dramatically. His poems I mean. On the train home, someone took my seat, so I had to sit a few seats up (that has nothing to do with anything. I just wanted to mention that.). On Holsworthy station, I talked to Ashna, and I got home, where I went on MSN, listened to music, surfed the net, commented on blogs, etc. Speaking of blogs, Victor got a blog; and proceeded to get something like 27 comments from 4 people in 1 day. I am officially upstaged. And such was my day.
Now to everything that seems to be happening at once or should be:
* I have a Commerce assessment due in a week, which I only started today. Thankfully it's not much work, but it's still annoying.
* My laptop has to be on charge at all times since the battery is on life support (ie the charger), which sorta rules out the point of a laptop. Ah well.
* My glasses aren't sitting on my face properly ever since Shay hit me in the side of my head in hapkido (my fault, I didn't duck in time), as well as the fact that I'm squinting a bit more. Which means I have to get new ones soon.
* My bad nail is playing up on me (ie it's getting caught on stuff and causing pain), so I will probably have to ask my parents to go to a dermatologist.
* I'm writing a heap more than I used to, with commenting and longer posts. Much longer. But that's a good thing, so I'm not complaining about that.
Now to my comment replies. I got 7 yesterday, which is not as good as the 12 on Tuesday, but still pretty good.
* Victor: Yes, you are good at this. If only I was as good as commenting first on your blog. Curse you, Ebony for being first the other times, and being +6 while I am only +1! (LOL.)
* Victor: Point made, and I'm not going to go there (to /b/), which from your comments seems to be the smart thing.
* Shafi: Not everything was by AC. I think it was actually by Mango, in hindsight. And yes, hapkido is a martial art, South Korean if I'm not mistaken. My uncle is a black belt in it, I think (which I just found out about today). And 13 is an awesome game. There is no argument.
* ?: I assume that's an April Fools' joke. I don't know who it is, and quite frankly I don't want to know.
* Ebony: I don't know what it is with rain, I don't like it. Water is bad for books. And I'm not too keen on getting my marks back (though seeing yours, I know why you are.).
* Presumably Mango: Yes. Yes it was.
* AC: My teachers are actually pretty awesome, all of them (with the exception of Kearney). And with me blogging earlier, I just can't seem to do it. I have time later so dammit, I'll post later (that and since I'm always on MSN or having dinner, it takes me over an hour to write this, on and off.). And you're welcome about me not guessing, I figure that there are some things I am not meant to know, like the workings of a girl's head and anything Art-related.
And with that, I'll end. A long post, but a pretty good one in my opinion. Tomorrow's Friday, so chances are I'll be posting later. Maybe. I'll end with a quote by Douglas Adams, since I realised I haven't mentioned him in ages. I think it really suits my blogging timing, though I'm trying to stop.
I love deadlines. I like the whooshing sound they make as they fly by,
AB
I got to hapkido, and I ran inside to get my watch. It had run out of power, but it's all better now. Before the actual session started, I talked to some of the kids who do hapkido with me. Specifically, Tara, who is a yellow belt and is in Shaylee's grade in her school (and who though we were brother and sister. That was awkward.); Nick, who is a white belt, my age and shorter than my brother (seriously. And my brother is 10.); and Amadeus (that is actually his name. Rock me Amadeus!), who seemed a bit standoffish. Though that could just be me. We did a lot of fighting, and I got hit a few times. I can also do a forward roll. It's not brilliant, but I can do it. The first time I did it, I was exhilarated. I still am! We ran a bit overtime, but it was all worth it. I learnt some new rules (some of them the hard way), and I did what was possibly the best exercise session I've had in years. And I enjoyed it too! I love hapkido.
I got driven to school, in the rain of course (hopefully it'll clear up tomorrow). Period 1 was Geography, which was doing 2 questions, which took longer than expected. I got a chance to read though. Next was Science, in which Robson wasn't there, so we had this new teacher who I've never seen before (I think he's replacing Robson. I hope he hasn't left yet.). We didn't get told his name. I finished 'Eclipse' in class, and went on to 'Breaking Dawn,' which at this rate should be finished by Saturday. Recess was playing 13, as usual. I had the worst luck today. Anyway. Period 3 was Ag, which like all Ag theory lessons was writing in our book, and enjoying the many English slip-ups, including 'How do you spell dying?' by Schippers, and Rhys mangling some of the longer words (but in all fairness, they were pretty difficult. I got what I thought was an easy one wrong.) My favourite: oestrous being pronounced 'oh-steer-ee-ous.' Next was PE, which was watching a documentary on party drugs. That was really spooky. Lunch was more 13. Cameron also claimed that me playing 13 stemmed from me being depressed that he kicked me out of the band. That was retarded. Talking with Victor, Eric plays 13 because he's depressed that he kicked me out of the band, Kevin plays 13 because he's depressed that Eric's depressed that he kicked me out of the band, and Andy plays 13 because he's depressed that Kevin's depressed that Eric's depressed that... oh, you get the picture.
Period 5 was Maths, which was doing a lot of algebra involving quadratic simultaneous equations, and hence way too much work. But, it actually wasn't bad, since I haven't had much of a brain workout in a while (did I just type that?). Last was Drama, in which we were supposed to get our marks, but Kolodziej said 'legal paperwork' got in the way. Seemed a bit fishy to me. Anyway. Another day of stress. In the actual lesson we re-enacted Shakespeare dramatically. His poems I mean. On the train home, someone took my seat, so I had to sit a few seats up (that has nothing to do with anything. I just wanted to mention that.). On Holsworthy station, I talked to Ashna, and I got home, where I went on MSN, listened to music, surfed the net, commented on blogs, etc. Speaking of blogs, Victor got a blog; and proceeded to get something like 27 comments from 4 people in 1 day. I am officially upstaged. And such was my day.
Now to everything that seems to be happening at once or should be:
* I have a Commerce assessment due in a week, which I only started today. Thankfully it's not much work, but it's still annoying.
* My laptop has to be on charge at all times since the battery is on life support (ie the charger), which sorta rules out the point of a laptop. Ah well.
* My glasses aren't sitting on my face properly ever since Shay hit me in the side of my head in hapkido (my fault, I didn't duck in time), as well as the fact that I'm squinting a bit more. Which means I have to get new ones soon.
* My bad nail is playing up on me (ie it's getting caught on stuff and causing pain), so I will probably have to ask my parents to go to a dermatologist.
* I'm writing a heap more than I used to, with commenting and longer posts. Much longer. But that's a good thing, so I'm not complaining about that.
Now to my comment replies. I got 7 yesterday, which is not as good as the 12 on Tuesday, but still pretty good.
* Victor: Yes, you are good at this. If only I was as good as commenting first on your blog. Curse you, Ebony for being first the other times, and being +6 while I am only +1! (LOL.)
* Victor: Point made, and I'm not going to go there (to /b/), which from your comments seems to be the smart thing.
* Shafi: Not everything was by AC. I think it was actually by Mango, in hindsight. And yes, hapkido is a martial art, South Korean if I'm not mistaken. My uncle is a black belt in it, I think (which I just found out about today). And 13 is an awesome game. There is no argument.
* ?: I assume that's an April Fools' joke. I don't know who it is, and quite frankly I don't want to know.
* Ebony: I don't know what it is with rain, I don't like it. Water is bad for books. And I'm not too keen on getting my marks back (though seeing yours, I know why you are.).
* Presumably Mango: Yes. Yes it was.
* AC: My teachers are actually pretty awesome, all of them (with the exception of Kearney). And with me blogging earlier, I just can't seem to do it. I have time later so dammit, I'll post later (that and since I'm always on MSN or having dinner, it takes me over an hour to write this, on and off.). And you're welcome about me not guessing, I figure that there are some things I am not meant to know, like the workings of a girl's head and anything Art-related.
And with that, I'll end. A long post, but a pretty good one in my opinion. Tomorrow's Friday, so chances are I'll be posting later. Maybe. I'll end with a quote by Douglas Adams, since I realised I haven't mentioned him in ages. I think it really suits my blogging timing, though I'm trying to stop.
I love deadlines. I like the whooshing sound they make as they fly by,
AB
Wednesday, April 1, 2009
Wet and Witty
Today was all about water and fun, because we had bugger all work, and it poured. Just like yesterday, but it just kept raining. And raining. With that out of the way (and back to my old habit of sucking at opening paragraphs), we'll get to my day. I'm blogging early because I am doing hapkido again today, and with any luck I'll put a photo of me up tomorrow.
I got to school, where I was surprised by Cameron, Eric and Victor chanting something. I had my iPod in, so I didn't really hear. Later they told me it was April Fools' Day, so that's why they did it (I had forgotten). Didn't seem that much of a joke, as I wasn't tricked. Anyway. When the bell went, I proceeded to forget about Role Call. Of course. Luckily I remembered when I saw that nobody in my class was going the same way. Period 1 was Commerce, which was talking about work from yesterday and reading part of a sheet. So a complete bludge, but fun. Next was Drama, which was in the Music room for some bizarre reason. There we did work on some poem about underwater pigs that eat people and live in a lake. And, no, I'm not joking here, that is exactly what it was about. We were supposed to get our marks back, but we didn't. We're getting them back tomorrow. Presumably. Another day for panic and stress. Next was Recess, which was 13 (as usual). We also (to my lasting regret) said goodbye to a treasured part of our game: the flip rule, when a vote was cast. I voted to keep it, but I was shot down. Rest In Peace, flip rule.
Period 3 was Maths, which was spent doing some work (which seemed hard but was actually fairly easy), and also bludging around on my calculator. Which passes the time pretty effectively. Lunch was, again, playing 13. It got a little confusing though, when some Year 9s who did School Sport wanted to play, which over-crowded things a bit. But, when a few people left, it was clearer. When the bell went, Victor started talking about a really bad movie (one of those so-bad-it's-good movies) called 'D-War,' and he ranted for about 10 minutes about it. I was splitting my sides laughing. I swear, he ought to go into stand-up comedy. Since everything was drenched, we went in the hall and watched a movie, which ended up being 'Drillbit Taylor' by near-unanimous vote. At around 2:15, we packed up the hall, and waited for the bell. I caught the bus home, and I went on MSN, watched some TV, and surfed the net. And here I am, in my hapkido uniform, blogging.
Now to the comment section. Yesterday I got 12 comments (3 in the first 6 minutes). So that's 21 in 2 days. And as I said, though some of them are a bit out there (read: extremely bizarre), I will reply to them all:
* Victor: Indeed, that amazed me; you commented within 8 minutes. That's also scary.
* Mango: Yes, I know it's you. Lol.
* Victor: My sentiments exactly.
* Shafi: Good that you've heard of Queen songs. They are pretty fantastic. Thanks for the compliment with the marquee at the bottom and the tip on reading.
* Victor: ROFLMAO. 'The grammar (or lack thereof) makes my eyes bleed.' Possibly the funniest thing I've heard in weeks; you are classic.
* Mango: Yes, you are. But everyone is, so it doesn't matter.
* Victor: Another Lol.
* Victor: I don't even know what you're talking about. (5 comments: you have way too much time on your hands.)
* Presumably Shafi: Yes, I do have some interesting friends. But awesome.
* Ebony: Made me laugh too! Thanks for following; that's 4.
* John: You can say that last bit again.
* AC: LOL to first mini-paragraph. And I'm not really sure who you are; best not to guess.
And that was my Wednesday, or it will be once it's finished. I'll start tomorrow with hapkido. Keep those comments coming, these are fun!
Commenting is awesome,
AB
I got to school, where I was surprised by Cameron, Eric and Victor chanting something. I had my iPod in, so I didn't really hear. Later they told me it was April Fools' Day, so that's why they did it (I had forgotten). Didn't seem that much of a joke, as I wasn't tricked. Anyway. When the bell went, I proceeded to forget about Role Call. Of course. Luckily I remembered when I saw that nobody in my class was going the same way. Period 1 was Commerce, which was talking about work from yesterday and reading part of a sheet. So a complete bludge, but fun. Next was Drama, which was in the Music room for some bizarre reason. There we did work on some poem about underwater pigs that eat people and live in a lake. And, no, I'm not joking here, that is exactly what it was about. We were supposed to get our marks back, but we didn't. We're getting them back tomorrow. Presumably. Another day for panic and stress. Next was Recess, which was 13 (as usual). We also (to my lasting regret) said goodbye to a treasured part of our game: the flip rule, when a vote was cast. I voted to keep it, but I was shot down. Rest In Peace, flip rule.
Period 3 was Maths, which was spent doing some work (which seemed hard but was actually fairly easy), and also bludging around on my calculator. Which passes the time pretty effectively. Lunch was, again, playing 13. It got a little confusing though, when some Year 9s who did School Sport wanted to play, which over-crowded things a bit. But, when a few people left, it was clearer. When the bell went, Victor started talking about a really bad movie (one of those so-bad-it's-good movies) called 'D-War,' and he ranted for about 10 minutes about it. I was splitting my sides laughing. I swear, he ought to go into stand-up comedy. Since everything was drenched, we went in the hall and watched a movie, which ended up being 'Drillbit Taylor' by near-unanimous vote. At around 2:15, we packed up the hall, and waited for the bell. I caught the bus home, and I went on MSN, watched some TV, and surfed the net. And here I am, in my hapkido uniform, blogging.
Now to the comment section. Yesterday I got 12 comments (3 in the first 6 minutes). So that's 21 in 2 days. And as I said, though some of them are a bit out there (read: extremely bizarre), I will reply to them all:
* Victor: Indeed, that amazed me; you commented within 8 minutes. That's also scary.
* Mango: Yes, I know it's you. Lol.
* Victor: My sentiments exactly.
* Shafi: Good that you've heard of Queen songs. They are pretty fantastic. Thanks for the compliment with the marquee at the bottom and the tip on reading.
* Victor: ROFLMAO. 'The grammar (or lack thereof) makes my eyes bleed.' Possibly the funniest thing I've heard in weeks; you are classic.
* Mango: Yes, you are. But everyone is, so it doesn't matter.
* Victor: Another Lol.
* Victor: I don't even know what you're talking about. (5 comments: you have way too much time on your hands.)
* Presumably Shafi: Yes, I do have some interesting friends. But awesome.
* Ebony: Made me laugh too! Thanks for following; that's 4.
* John: You can say that last bit again.
* AC: LOL to first mini-paragraph. And I'm not really sure who you are; best not to guess.
And that was my Wednesday, or it will be once it's finished. I'll start tomorrow with hapkido. Keep those comments coming, these are fun!
Commenting is awesome,
AB
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