The Weekend Part Two

So nothing super excited happened today. I worked on my Japanese project pretty much all day, and have only about a fourth of it done. Translating things into Japanese on a computer takes forever, especially when you have to go searching for kanji. It's such a pain.



I woke up unusually early today. My neck was killing me. I hate dorm mattresses! I'm quite ecstatic to be getting a new one when I move May 1st. So, so happy. Hopefully I can get my boyfriend to rub my neck later.



Since I woke up so early, I watch A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum, which is a movie no one but me, my sisters, and anyone who was alive in the 70s knows. My roommates came in halfway through and I tried explaining it to them, but there is just so much going on in that movie that it was a pretty difficult task. But it's a funny movie, if you like period comedies.

My roommate's girlfriend was here yesterday and today (she'll be leaving in a couple hours, I think), and it really made me sad that I don't get to spend time on the weekends with my boyfriend. I know I get to see him every other day, but with classes, my tutoring, his teaching, homework, etc. we really don't have a lot of time to just be together. It's kinda sad. I miss him when he goes away, and although, like I said, we spend a lot of time together, him being away makes me want to be around him more. But seriously, I'm not clingy. No really.


I haven't read any more of Blue Bloods. It's a weekday type of book.

The Weekend Part One

Ah, it's been a busy day. I went out and got a bunch of job applications from the mall, did laundry, worked on a school project, and went grocery shopping. Also, my roommate's girlfriend is here, so I'll been hanging out in my room for most of the time, but I really don't mind. I love hanging out by myself in my room.

So this project that I'm doing is for my Japanese class, and I'm researching CLAMP, the mangaka group that did Chobits, Tsubasa: Reservoir Chronicles, etc. I really like their work, and they've been a really big influence on the manga world, so I'm doing a video project on them. It should be interesting. The last project I did was on the Japanese School system, so...yeah.

I got the other book I ordered in the mail today. I almost forgot about it actually. It's On the Bright Side, I'm Now the Girlfriend of a Sex God, the second book in the Georgia Nicholson series by Louise Rennison. I don't think I'll get a chance to read it for a bit since I'm still working on Blue Bloods, but hopefully I'll get the full series and be able to read it all the way through again.

Weekends are normally my time to relax, take care of myself, and get housework done. This week, though, is a start of a new era. I bought a yoga video on Friday, and I'm determined to at least do them twice a day on weekends. Hopefully I'll be able to find some time during the week to do them too.

I'm feeling quite optimistic about my current job search. Anywhere that hires for the summer starts accepting applications in March, so hopefully I'll get mine in and they'll like what they see. I could really, really use a job right now, although my school schedule really restricts the amount of time that I can work during the week. I guess we'll see.

My Brain Today: Friday, Friday, Friday, etc.

Ugh, I'm so glad it's Friday. I seriously need a weekend right now. Although, since I'll be spending most of this weekend picking up job applications (round 2), it won't really be all that relaxing.

I've been seriously considering getting a yoga video so I can get into it at home. God knows I need the relaxation element in my life more. I'll probably go to Meijer tonight and see if they have any decent ones. Who knows, maybe I'll get to try it tonight.

So right now, I'm sitting in my bedroom, which is really quite different, considering that usually my roommate is in here. It's so nice that she's not. I've got this nice little setup going - I stuck a chair in my closet and I basically just sit in here and do the things that I normally do in my living room, except this way my roommates aren't trying to talk to me or watching TV or just being downright loud. It's quite nice once you get past the fact that the only place I can go for some peace and quiet is my bedroom closet. Ugh. I can't wait to move out.

I read a little bit more of Blue Bloods. Not a lot, but a little. I'm starting to piece together what's going on, and unless there's going to be a big plot switch, it's looking a bit predictable. We'll see, I guess.

So for my Japanese class we have to do these video projects where we watch a Japanese movie/anime and then discuss the cultural elements involved. Basically, it's an excuse for me to watch copious amounts of anime and Japanese dramas. So far, I've gone through Skip Beat!, Absolute Boyfriend, and The Wallflower. All of them are pretty good. I read all of them in manga form, and I even own The Wallflower DVDs. There are still 2 more that I have to review, so hopefully I'll be able to find another good drama and an anime. I love that I can use my Japanese class as an excuse to catch up on my Asian television.

Apparently one of my roommates currently has strep throat, so I'm really hoping I don't get sick. That would seriously not be what I need right now. Although for someone who is so sick, she sure has been doing a lot of shopping in the past few days. Apparently being too sick to go to class doesn't hinder her ability to go to the mall.

Ok, I need to go do laundry. I always like to wear something nice when I pick up/turn in applications. It leaves a better impression.

It's 11:00am, and I'm already annoyed

So yesterday, I got one of the books I ordered. It was supposed to be "Like New," and I checked out the seller before I ordered to make sure they were decent, and almost all of the reviews were good. Well, my "Like New" book came in, and it's cover is bent, it has sticker residue on it, and someone wrote "99" in sharpie on the cover. Am I correct in thinking that this is not "Like New?" I would hate to see their "Used" books. My only concern in returning it is that I paid for it partially with a credit card, and partially with a gift card, and I'm worried that if I return it, they'll credit the gift card, which I already threw away. It really sucks. I think I'm going to call the company, but they're based in California, so I don't know if that would be worth it.

I got my blood drawn today. It's not big deal, but I now have a bandaid on my elbow and one on my hand, which is kinda obnoxious. They'll both probably bruise, so we'll see I guess.

A couple of minutes ago, I organized our freezer. It was a disaster zone, and we had talked about cleaning it out, but no one made any effort to do it, so as usual, the task fell to me. So I did it, and I was quite happy with it. You could see the labels on everything, and everything fit. Then my roommate came home, opened the freezer, and complained that all the food was mixed up. My question is this: if you don't put your name on it, how do I know whose food it is. How can I organize something by owner if I don't know who owns it? I thought it was really rude of her to complain about something that I took the time to do when no one else would. She could have easily organized it herself, and I think the fact that she didn't means that she has no room to complain.

For my Japanese class, we need to watch Japanese films and create a blog on our Blackboard site. I'm not sure what to watch. It has to be a mix of genres, so I guess I have some searching to do.

An Eventful Weekend

So this has been a rather good weekend. Here's a recap of what I did:

Got another new phone. My first new phone wouldn't charge (again), so I got a newer new one. I had to drive to the Verizon store four times. It was not awesome.

Went to a Wellness Retreat. I did meditation and got a short massage, but seriously, it was wonderful. I've been really stressed out lately due to many monetary issues, but hopefully this helped. I'll see if I can get my boyfriend to rub my back today and maybe that'll help as well.

Took my WRT 305 placement test. They allow you to test out of WRT 305, which is very good for me, because there is not need for me to take a writing class that I will simply blow off and still get at least an A. No need at all. I think I did pretty well, but apparently it'll take 2 - 6 weeks for them to determine if I've passed.

Cleaned my kitchen. I swept, mopped, did dishes, put dishes away, took out the trash/recyclables, cleaned off the stove, and organized a cupboard. I feel quite accomplished. It's especially nice because in my apartment we have this checklist thing to determine who is and who isn't contributing to the overall cleanliness of our house, and I now have way more checks than everyone else. But seriously, that wasn't the reason I did it. I'm so tired of living in a cluttered, dirty apartment. I don't know where exactly my roommates were raised, but sometimes I wonder whether or not it was in a barn.

Hung out with my boyfriend. He had a competition in Dayton, Ohio yesterday and so he drove back home and I got to spend all day today with him. I rarely see him on the weekends, since he's so busy with drumline. It was really nice to be with him and hang out. I miss doing that on a regular basis.

Became addicted to The Tudors. I love this show. I've always had a fascination with Tudor England, and this only solidifies my love. It's quite brilliant. I would definitely suggest watching it, but be warned - the show definitely has an R rating. At some points, it's essentially soft-core porn. Really, if you're under 16 at the youngest, you probably should wait a few years. But to everyone else, it's awesome (Although I don't quite know how I feel about thinking King Henry VIII is attractive, as he was practically a whale in really life).

Things I did not do this weekend: read Blue Bloods. Unfortunately. Hopefully that will change this coming week.

What, Another One?

This is the second time I've posted today, but honestly, I feel as if I've had enough to take about that it's worth a second post. It's funny, I went from not posting for 4 months to posting twice a day.

I haven't read any further in Blue Bloods. I will, but I didn't really have a chance today.

I just got back from grocery shopping. They had really beautiful flowers there, and they were really cheap, so I bought some. The ones I picked are these lovely pink roses with yellow tips. They're gorgeous. I think that part of the reason I wanted them so much was that I didn't get flowers - or anything, actually - for Valentine's Day, so I felt like I deserved them (I'm not bitter about my lack of V-Day gifts, since my birthday is 3 days before it).

Right now I'm watching What Not to Wear. I love this show! They play a new episode every Friday and show about 3 older episodes before that, so it's kinda my Friday night ritual (followed by The Soup). I get a lot of style tips from this show, although I really think they need to do a What Not to Wear show for younger people. Maybe invade high schools and college campuses and do a sort of Made type thing, but only with the clothes, hair, and makeup. I think it'd be really cool.

Speaking of fashion and makeup, I've lately been obsessed with this girl on Youtube who does makeup tutorials. She's called xsparkage, and she does some really crazy stuff, but it's all so cool. I used her Snow White concept for my Halloween costume, and I've tried a couple others too. Here's her channel in case you want to check her out: http://www.youtube.com/user/xsparkage

Yup, so that's about it now.

In a Much Better Mood

So I went back to Verizon today and discovered that I can get a new version of my same phone for $50, which is better than the $279 they're charging for their newer models now. I'm going back to the store later today to pick it up. I'm really excited! All of that worrying for nothing! However, I will miss the more sentimental stuff that was on my old phone, like pictures and some text messages that my boyfriend sent me. But I guess it's not that important in the scheme of things.

I like parodies. It's something that I've always enjoyed. I'm currently working on 2 Harry Potter ones, to the tunes of Good Morning Baltimore (Good Morning Voldemort) and We Didn't Start the Fire (no title yet). When I finish GMV, I kinda really want someone who can do animation to turn it into a little short. Thinking about it makes me rather excited.

And...that's about it for now.

Maybe It WAS the Tea...

So I'm in a much better mood today. I'm not really sure why. Maybe it's that I've accepted a couple of things that have happened and am working through them. Maybe it's that I spent about 2 hours cleaning, and cleaning usually calms me down. Who knows? But yeah, I feel better now.

I've started my next book, which is Blue Bloods by Melissa De La Cruz. I first heard about this one a couple years ago from a girl who was reading it, and she said the books were awesome. However, it is a vampire novel, and I've been quite wary about vampire novels since the whole Twilight thing was blown out of proportion (I used to love the series. Now, thanks to all of the 13-year-olds who only like it because Rob Pattinson and Taylor Lautner are "hot," I'm a bit embarrassed to admit that I am a fan). But we'll see. It's not too bad so far, except that it's about sophomores and juniors in high school, and I'm getting a bit old for that. We'll see.

This weekend, two of my roommates will be gone and the other two will be, for the most part, working. Hopefully I'll have some time to myself. There's this Wellness Retreat that I really want to go to. It offers little workshops for yoga and facials, etc. So I think it'll be fun. I'm also taking a test this weekend to test out of a writing class that I really don't need to take, considering I was an honors English student in high school. So hopefully that'll go well too.

Hopefully This is Something Tea Can Fix

So I'm really not in a good mood right now. My phone's internal charging system broke, and I'm not due for an upgrade for another month. It's quite annoying, because I love this phone, and it couldn't've just waited another month. Oh no. So now I'm going to have to wait until tomorrow night until I can get my boyfriend's old phone to borrow until I can get a new one. And I don't like any of the new phones they have, so I may have to buy through a different site anyway, so I probably won't get the discount an upgrade would provide. And now I basically have to have my phone off for 2 days. It's just really frustrating. I wanted to spend my birthday money on a new mp3 player. Now I have to pay for a new phone.

Anyway...

Yesterday, I got a massage. It's not the first one I've had, but it felt really nice. Unfortunately, there are a lot of stressful things going on in my life (obnoxious roommates, phone issues, etc.) that are making my stress levels worse. I wish that I could have a month where nothing went wrong. Just one month. Is that too much to ask?

Speaking of obnoxious roommates...she asked me yesterday if I was mad at her. I was quite tempted to say, "I'm not mad, I just hate you," but of course, my tact prevented that from escaping my lips. It's too bad, though. It would have solved that problem.

Ugh. I'm going to go drink some tea. Maybe that will help me de-stress for a moment...

After a Semi-decently Nice Weekend

What an interesting couple of days I've had! First off, I finished On Agate Hill. I was surprised that it spanned the main character's whole life. It was interesting, though, but also quite sad at points. Not tear-jerkingly sad, but sad in the sense that you feel so horrible for Molly that it's ridiculous.

Second, I got the book Thirteen Reasons Why by Jay Asher for my birthday (yes, I am actually 20 now...please don't call me old). It's one of my favorite books ever. I read it a couple years ago and just got it now, so of course I reread the whole thing in a day. I would highly suggest this one, but please don't let the rather unhappy topic deter you from reading it. It's awesome.

Third, I attempted to read Dead Until Dark by Charlaine Harris, which my friend got me for Christmas. True Blood is based off this book, so I figured I'd give it a try, even though I'd never seen the show before. Come to find out, I'd read the book before. And honestly, it wasn't my favorite. It wasn't bad, but it wasn't super awesome either. So for obvious reasons, I didn't reread it. I hope that the series is better than the first book, because I'd still like to see it.

Lastly, I went home this weekend to see my boyfriend perform with Redline, and they did really well! I'd only been to one drumline performance before, so it's still kinda new to me, but it was interesting to see my boyfriend treated like a celebrity (Redline is a world-class line, so they're really prestigious). Here's a link to the show they performed, in case anyone else is into drumline. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3pWuT-9DAmI

Also, my one pesky roommate is still annoying me a lot. It's getting pretty bad - I'm having a hard time pretending to be nice to her. Only 2 and a half months left. Only 2 and a half months left...

Going Home this Weekend...

I still haven't finished On Agate Hill. I know, I know, it's taking forever. But I'm going to my parent's house this weekend, so I imagine I'll have some free time to read there.

Actually, the reason I'm going home is because my boyfriend is in Redline, and indoor percussion ensemble, and they have a performance this Saturday that is literally 10 minutes from my mum's house. It'll be cool to see him perform, although I imagine that he'll claim he did badly. I'm also getting a haircut - I'm growing it out, but enough is enough. I need layers. It's a little bad.

So my birthday's this Thursday, and I fell old. I'm going to be 20! That's TWO DECADES! Oh, I am turning into such an old lady. It's rather depressing. Also, there is nothing good about turning 20. You're already an adult, you can already go to Canada to drink (although I don't drink anyway), and you're still too young to buy alcohol in America. My friends and I were discussing this, and we decided that the only good thing about turning 20 is that we have officially conquered teen pregnancy. Which isn't really that great of an accomplishment.

A Fairly Lazy Day

So I got a little further along in On Agate Hill, but not too much further. I'm guessing I have about 1/3 left. It's pretty good - I'm happy with the guy the main character ended up with a lot more than I liked the last 2.

So I'm currently watching Breakfast at Tiffany's. It's good so far. I've never seen it before, but I've always wanted to. My boyfriend's sister is obsessed with Audrey Hepburn. She even walked down the isle to a song from one of her movies. This is the first Audrey Hepburn movie I've ever seen. I really would like to see My Fair Lady, but perhaps some other time.

So I'm having another issue with one of my roommates - a different one this time. She uses a really, really loud voice when she talks. This might sound like a really stupid thing to be annoyed about, but it's like she's yelling all the time. Normal people speak about 3 decibels softer than she does, especially in the morning. It's sooooo annoying to be woken up to her voice. And I'm not the only one who notices. This morning, for instance, I was sleeping when she started up, and one of my other roommates was like, "Nikita, you are so loud! Kristy's still trying to sleep!" Which of course shut her right up. I can't listen to music with my ear buds in because she talked louder than the music (I think they just encourage her, actually).

Anyway, this has been a rather uneventful weekend. Hopefully I'll finish On Agate Hill Soon.

Living for the Weekend

On Agate Hill is getting better and better. It's switched back to being from the main character's POV, this time in letter form. Only it's quite sad since I'm pretty sure the person she's writing to is dead. However, the main character is finally figuring out that perhaps the guys she;s engaged to isn't so perfect, and maybe the new guy she just met is. We'll see, but I like where it's going!

So my boyfriend and I talked and we figured a bunch of stuff out. It's a huge relief for me - I was really afraid to bring anything up. I'm not saying we're gonna get engaged tomorrow, but at least now I know that we're both thinking about it.

So yeah, it's the weekend, which means a couple of things: my boyfriend and several of my friends are going to be gone, so I'll get to spend some "me" time, I have job apps to turn in, some homework to do, and a bunch of movies to watch. It'll be nice. Hopefully.

Once Again Not Focusing on the Book So Much

I read a little bit more of On Agate Hill, but I'm not sure if I like where it's going right now. It started out as a diary from the main character's prospective and it's switch perspectives to the headmistress of a school. I'm not sure if I like the switch, since I don't really like the headmistress, but we'll see.

So I've been having a little issue regarding my boyfriend lately. We've been dating for well over a year but we've never talked about the future, which actually really bothers me. I'm the type of person who likes to plan everything out in advance - I hate not knowing what will happen. I've been trying to find the best time to bring it up, but every time I'm about to, something happens and I can't (For example, his sister had a major allergic reaction to a medicine and ended up in the hospital for 3 days). I don't just want to spring it on him, but I have to know what we're doing together and if being with him for all this time is actually going to be worth it.

Also, I feel like he takes my presence for granted. When he's gone, he texts me and tells me he loves me all the time. But he never does when he's here. I think it's one of those "you don't know what you've got til it's gone" type of things, but it's hard to tell. I don't really know what to do, but I feel like this is something to talk about with him when we talk about the future. I don't know. We'll see.

Sorry to go on and on about this, but it's really been bugging me lately, and since I obviously haven't been able to talk to my boyfriend about it, I felt this undying urge to post it all here.

In addition to obsessing over my boyfriend, I've developed a fixation with nail polish. I got some on sale at The Icing, and I've basically been painting them since Christmas. We're not allowed to wear nail polish in marching band, so it's nice to be able to wear it again. I feel so girly!

Not Really Focusing on the Book This Time

So I'm about half way through On Agate Hill, and it's getting good. Or rather, the book is getting good, but the story has taken a turn for the worse. Bad things are afoot!

I'm in the process of looking for a job. Actually, I have been since October, but it hasn't been going too well. We'll see though. In the past 2 weeks, I've turned in 25 applications, have a few more in my job folder, and plan on turning in about 15 more. I really hope I can get a job. It's kinda important, since A) I'm running out of money and B) I plan on living off campus next year and sorta kinda need to pay rent starting in May.

I'm having a huge problem with one of my roommates. Basically, I want to kill her. I can't stand her anymore and I swear to god, if she blows her nose in our house one more time, I will throttle her. Just talking about her makes me mad. Gah!