Post Five - December 22, 2009

Well, shit. It seems like I - officially - fail at having a blog. Eh, honestly, it's not too much of a surprise - I bore of things easily.

So, it's almost Christmas time, again. I'm not sure if this is exciting or not, really. Christmas seems to be just an awkward time where you exchange awkward presents with awkward relatives in an awkward location. Quite frankly, Christmas is awkward.

I mean, so, I'm supposed to exchange gifts with a good friend, right? How the hell am I supposed to know what will appeal to them? I guess I have a rough idea - perhaps they like... cats. Alright, so they like cats - how am I supposed to translate that into an appropriate gift? I mean, me, someone throws a book at me, or some sort of Harry Potter nick-knack, and I'm appeased - but some people are so hard to shop for. And with all this fanfare about presents, Christmas is - by far - the most stressful time of the year. Not only do we simply pour money into shopping, but no one knows what they actually want! God knows I don't.

A few of my friends, and this is actually a really good idea, instead of buying each other presents, they're each just donating money to a different charity. And - there are some worthwhile charities. I don't mean like 'presents for kids', I mean like cancer, or fibromyalgia research. I'm not saying those type of foundations aren't good (the presents ones) because they are worthwhile - my family used one for a few years, when there was no money - it's just... I would rather give consistently throughout the year (i.e. ten or twenty dollars every month) than shoot some at them once, and then stop. Because, that's what happens. It's Christmas, so people are in good spirits, so they'll give to some sort of foundation, like the food bank. And then the food bank has tons of food, for that one month, and it dries up. Just a personal peeve of mine - there are problems all year, not just now.

Haha, despite that rant, my family's still doing the 'present' thing. There's a lot more emphasis on making it yourself, though. I'm knitting my sister a scarf, and, er... well, my brother's will get cookies or something. I, personally, asked for an external hard drive. :) How about you? We, though, do a lot of charity work, so that kind of... appease my morals, to a degree. I mean, if I went out and spent two hundred dollars on some sort of electronic device, I should at least volunteer for a little bit, right? Just kind of to keep the balance. I can't always do stuff like that, just being a student, and having the little weird mental issues I have, but when I can, I do.

Living in a small town really is the dumps, isn't it? I mean, I guess we have that sense of 'closeness', but honestly, to hell with closeness. It's overtly tedious. I go out drinking, underage, and bang - everyone finds out. There are - actually - less than 5000 people here. Yes. Blech, and everyone's just so god be damned stuck up. If you live in a city of some sort, wait until when Univesity starts there, and then watch all of the kids that came from small communities flounder. Really.

Do you have traditions? Like, every New Years, you spend it with certain people, at a certain place? I don't, really, but the one we do have is fantastic. Every New Years, we watch Monty Python and the Holy Grail until the ball drops in NYC. Yes, I know. Fabulous.

Anyway, Merry Christmas, and Happy New Year. :D I hope it's full of good things, like candy cane, and Monty Python, and tea biscuits. :) Being partially french, mine will no doubt be full of drunk relatives, yule logs, tourtiere, and sloppy kisses. Have fun!

Right Answers to Vampire Wars, Movie Quiz

I love the game, so I figured the correct answers could be helpful to someone.

1. What hilariously HOT Vampire movie was a bigger television hit than it was on the big screen?

c - Buffy The Vampire Slayer

2. What popular singer played the Queen in Queen of the Damned?

d - Aaliyah

3. What are the names of the star-crossed lovers in the smash-hit Twilight?

b - Bella and Edward

4. What actress shared her first on screen kiss with a much older Brad Pitt in Interview with a Vampire?
a - Kirsten Dunst

5. What was the first Vampire movie ever made?

d - Nosferatu

6. Which of the famous Corey Boys starred in more than one Vampire movie?

a - Corey Feldman

7. What sexy Australian actor is just as hot killing vampires in Van Helsing as he is in singing his heart out in Musical Theater?

b - Hugh Jackman

8. In the movie Underworld, what was the race of werewolves called that supposedly killed Selene's parents?

c - Lycans

9. Who was Mina's closest friend in Bram Stoker's Dracula?

e - Lucy Westenra

10. What actor originally immortalized Dracula's arch-nemesis, Van Helsing?

b - Peter Cushing

11. In what Vampire movie will you hear the song "Bela Lugosi is dead" by Bauhaus?

b - The Hunger

12. What would Louis, Brad Pitt's character in Interview with a Vampire feed on instead of humans?

c - Rats

Post Four - April 28, 2009

Well gee, I guess I just threw my 'try and write everyday' theory out the window.

I'm failing math. This is of little relevance to you, but it's just a statement before my next rant. Why do schools hire substandard teachers? I recognize that - occasionally - it may be difficult to find someone, but they hire and keep terrible teachers. Consistently, through grade school, I maintained an above 80 average. Here, I'm in the 60's. I'll admit, the courses have gotten harder, but part of the blame falls on the shoulders of the administration.

My academic science teacher was a grade 9 boy's gym teacher. I want to go to University, become a teacher, yet I have a teacher incapable of teaching the simplest material. I really do mean that, after every test we all sat down, and went through what he'd gotten wrong on it. With him.

Needless to say, I failed science, and am now retaking it with a competent teacher. I'm getting 80's. Wonder why?

Currently, I'm in Math. The funny thing is, at least the science teacher would admit that his knowledge was lacking, whereas this new teacher thinks she's the greatest thing since sliced bread. Honestly, she's a nice enough person, but you'd think she discover "e=mc^2" with how she goes on about herself (or, at least, how smart she is.) My father is an engineer, and my step-father has a PhD in physics. I brought home a test, and it stumped them. My mum knows nothing about math, so it's pretty useless showing her anything. Yet, she still gets on my case.

I mean, I know I'm failing, and by no means do I enjoy it - but what can I do? I go to her for extra help, and assistance, but she's incapable!

Really, anyone who's ever had an incompetent teacher, rise up and rebel!

Post Three - April 11, 2009

I suppose everyone has their share of 'fair weather friends', correct? That doesn't mean we enjoy them anymore. However, it's actually astounding to what degree my 'best friends' take this.

I'll admit openly, I'm a terribly angry person. The littlest thing can set me off. So, because of this, I will snap at my friends on occasion, leaving them angry and bitter. Our fights are usually small and involve little effort to make up. Although, this time, it seems to be different.

A short summary of our friendship: there are four of us. Three girls and one boy. The boy and on of the girls dated for a year and a half, then broke up. Boy left the group, and still hung out with me, whereas the girls dropped us both. After 2 weeks, boy got a new girlfriend and dropped me too. Then, after 2 two month pause (my 'punishment' period, I suppose.) my girl friends started talking to me again. We got better, everyone was good etc. etc. Then girl 1 hooked up with girl 2's new boyfriend. Hence, the fighting started once again.

Boy and his new girlfriend broke up after 8 months. Oh, I forgot to mention, I had a thing for boy for years. Okay, then boy's most recent ex was stalking him. Then he started going back out with girl 2 (the first girlfriend) and they got all lovey dovey. So, 2 weeks into their relationship, they got each other promise rings.

Ooo-kay. :S So, those two and the Girl 1 and her boyfriend (the one she hooked up with behind Girl 2's back) are all constantly hanging out, thus dropping me entirely.

And they blame me. Because I'm 'ruining our friendships.' I don't see how that is, actually, considering I ask them to hang out.

But wait, there's more, as soon as a problem arises with them, or they need something, I'm their BFF again. like, omg, thats soooo totaly wat i want in life! Gah. So, even now, they're entirely dependant on me to solve their problems, because I always put myself into a 'mothering' role.

So now, I sit at home most weekends, and play facebook games for hours.

Anyone else do this?

Post Two - April 7, 2009

I never really noticed how watery milk was, before. This just kind of... popped into my head while enjoying a glass of very cold milk. There's a constant image in my head of milk being very... thick, creamy. I'm not quite sure where this idea came from - it's certainly incorrect.

But I suppose that's just my perspective on things, right? In my head, milk is thick and creamy, not at all similar to what I'm drinking. I suppose this can vary from person to person, what they think milk looks and tastes like. Ask someone who's lactose intolerant - I can almost promise you that they'll think of it differently.

So everyone accepts that milk tastes and looks different, right? No major problems with that concept?

Then why, exactly, do people refuse to believe that there's more than one 'right' answer to most questions? Abortion, gay marriage, religion, politics. I suppose you could argue the relevance of the topics, but overall, isn't the idea the same? That everyone has differing opinions, and shouldn't be forced to meet one overall expectation?

I don't see people walking door to door, handing out pamphlets proclaiming: "Milk is white, watery, and thin! This is the only true way." Yet, frequently we're accosted by various groups, each fighting for a different belief, trying to push people towards their right. How often do I go onto a website, and see on someones profile, a short poem proclaiming abortion as murder? Informing people that anyone - anyone - who partakes in an abortion is a murderer. This brings the question, why can't there be times when it's right and wrong? I'm not pro-life, and I'm not pro-choice. I believe that under different circumstances, different things are acceptable. I would never expect a child to hit their parent - but what if it's in self defense.

There are always two immensely complicated sides to each 'big' thing. Gay marriage, for one. Some religious sectors consider this wrong, under their religion. But do they not fall under the law as well? Are they not as much of a person as a straight man or women? Again - two sides.

Sometimes though, it's simply amazing how closed minded people can be. They refuse to see and acknowledge both sides. Stubborn, and willfully, they go through life believing something they're not entirely informed about.

That's why I never have a problem with someone who expresses their opinion - considering, of course, they have been suitably informed about it. Uninformed people make unwise decisions, elect unwise people, support unwise things.

I encourage everyone to become as aware of the world around you as possible. Nothing is more important that the people's wide spread opinions. Without us, where would the world be? (Maybe a better place, environmentally, but regardless...) So research that new bill in the government, see what it's about. Go more in depth, instead of just listening to the ten second recap on the news.

Learn.

Post One - April 6, 2009

I suppose this is astoundingly similar to a journal or a diary - something I always swore I'd stay away from. Too cliche, is my belief. Yet here I am, having started a... blog. Something I scoffed at others for having. But I suppose this is more beneficial than a journal, isn't it? After all, a journal is locked away, and kept from prying eyes - no one ever reads it. And sometimes, a person's best writing comes through in times of extreme emotion. Just because I post this online, there's no guarantee anyone will actually read it. Considering, I'm a normal person who lives a normal, day to day life with very little excitement.

Anyway. This is my blog, and I fully intend to post regularly, if only because it helps me learn to write consistently .