A note about LOVE

In response to Ben's recent note about hate, i decided to take things in a different direction. In fact, quite the opposite direction.

Ahem.

1. People who are polite.
Often times, walking through campus, there's the accidental bumping into. And not just light tapping of shoulder to shoulder, mind you. I mean a violent, jarring convergence of bodies that does not, surprisingly, prompt a "sorry", "excuse me" or "paron me". They're simply shrugged off and you're left to spend the next few minutes recovering and bitching to your friends. I do however applaud those who take the time to apoligize and live the moment with you. It leaves you with a smile, and a good day. Or good 3 minutes.

2. Weird rhymes.
Take this lyric from "Waste of Paint" by Bright Eyes
"i know a man who's mostly made of pain
he gets up, drives to work and straight back home again"
But he does not pronounce the word "uh-GAYN"m it is sung "uh-GEHN"
I like that. Moving on.


3. People who are there.
I don't mean simply, people who are present. I mean people who listen to everything. And they respond with advice. And they help you all they can, even if it's just listening to you. It's just really nice to have a helpful ear, and to have someone to vent to.

4. Weather.
It does crazy things. Especially now a days. It snows while the sky is blue, it's warm in December. Snow happens on Christmas. Two years in a row. Even though this year, it left my family trapped in the house, and we didn't/couldn't go anywhere. It's great. Most of the time.

That's about it. So far.

Progress

This is...the first post in only god knows how long, and i am sorry for the seemingly infinite silence. I've just been not wanting to/having no internet since mid-November.

Well, i've been about recently. More about than out.

New trimester started in November. With it brought English and IB Theatre into the mix. Which is always fun.

I've been noticing recently that whenever i have awful days, the next day always makes up for it in a gigantic way. My Friday was awful. I recieved news that turned out to be flase, with regards to someone close to me, I totally didn't know any of the lines for a scene i'm in in IB theatre, then i left my script at school so i couldn't study them over the weekend, and i stepped in mud on my way to 5th period. Good times.

I apologize i wasn't there for the end of the year awards, nor the roundup of gifts i got for Christmas. Forgive me. Plz. Thx. K Bai.

1) "Yes, i see it there...on the X-axix..."

- The Office

The Malapropism

So, about my 2nd period teacher. In Health 2. There's this thing about her. I'll explain it like i did to everybody else.

OK, she says "et cetera" alot, which i wouldn't mind, if it were said correctly. But in this particular case, it's...not happening. The word is used in such an awful way. She says it like the medication Excedrin. "Excedra" is the pronunciation. It angers me. I don't know what to do. But something i have done is started a semester-long tally of the number of times this false word is uttered. So far, we're at 14. I excpect it to pop up many more times in the coming weeks. 

I mean, my god, it's complete word murder. Worder, if you will. You probably won't, but i most certainly have. It is simply ridiculous. 

Learn how to talk, kids.

Viva la Blog...a

I've seriously been considering discontinuing this blog and relocating, but on a whim, i decided against the matter. So, without further adieu, here's the first of MANY posts in the coming days.

School was underway a few weeks ago. Let's run down the classes.

1. Chemistry. It's a pretty easy class. And the teacher is pretty cool. 

2. Health 2. This is an extremely easy class. More on the teacher in the next post. 

3. Concert Choir. The new choir director is freaking amazing. She actually cares if we're good or if we aren't so good, and works us until we get things right. 

4. French 2. It's hard to grasp the traditions of the class, and i haven't taken French since 9th grade. But it's not that complicated. So, i'm glad.

5. Geometry. Easy. Teacher is new, but she's okay.

I know i should've told you all this ages and ages ago, and for this i apologize.

1) "You're a weird looking smiley face!"

                     - overheard in the DM hall

Jeff Tweedy - People Talking During Concert

i'm sorry this is the first post this month.

i'll have more, i swear it.

The Labor Dabor-est

So, tomorrow is the holiday before school. I'll probably...do nothing and have to like it. That sucks. But today, i did do something, which was this:

Went to Ross for school shenanigans. All i got was a hoodie. Went to Target. I got a shirt and a new bag, thank Jesus. I've had the old for too long, and it just looks like i'm carrying a load of crap on my back. Seriously, though. I might give it to someone who needs it. Know anybody?

I can't believe it. Tuesday is the first "school night". And Liz gets to do all the crazy crap she wants. It's weird. Really weird.

Succeeding

Tuesday was pretty fun too. Taco salad for dinner...and then after that, Ariel came over, and her, Sam, Liz and I went bowling, and then we played pool and then rented movies again and went home. The movies? Strangers With Candy, and OpenCam, some gay thriller. And by gay, i do mean homosexual. I'd never say it otherwise. I didn't watch it. Wasn't in the mood for "thrills." The other one was okay. The show is sooo much better.

Yesterday? Nothing.

Today? Went to Taco Bell for Cody's birthday. Then now i'm here. Good times.

1) "Here's my story. [reading title card] Stranglers...with...[fades out] I guess we'll never know."

- Srangers With Candy [movie]

After the Fellows of Post-Spring Months Have Departed

During this last summer week, i've done quite a lot so far. And there's onl about 1 and a hlaf days left, and then a few more next week. Yes, i'm pissed, but whatever.

Monday: I went to the Oregon State Fair. Main reason? To see Weird Al for the first time in ages. And let me tell you guys, it was pretty fantastic. The songs? Um...let me see...

• Fun Zone
  
• Polkarama!
• I'll Sue Ya
• Canadian Idiot
• White and Nerdy
• You're Pitiful
• Trapped in the Drive-Thru [snippet]
• I'n In Love With the Skipper [snippet]
• Eat It [s]
• Couch Potato [s]
• Pretty Fly For a Rabbi [s]
• A Complicated Song [s]
• Bedrock Anthem [s]
• Confessions Part III [s]
• Do I Cree[ You Out [s]
• eBay [s]
• Ode to a Superhero [s]
  
• Fat
• Weasel Stomping Day
• Smells Like Nirvana
  
• Close But No Cigar
• Bob
• The Saga Begins
• Yoda
• It's All About the Pentiums
• Amish Paradise
• Gump
• Wanna B Ur Luvr

After Fat, he introduced the band, and left for a while. By a while i mean, about 2 minutes or something. Then he came back and did these.

We All Have Cell Phones, So Come On, Let's Get Real [encore]

And right after that, he did the unexcpected. He played freaking Albuquerque. Yes, that Albuquerque. He even did the extra long version, with every sort of donut you could find, and starting the song over when he loses his train of thought. It was fantastic. I can't wait to do it again.

And the fair was good too.

Ben Folds - Cologne

i...love...this...song

The...VI?

So...It's been years, but in 2008, i guess the real Olympic fever swept across my father, and he initiated the family Olympics. By family, i mean Sam, Liz, Dad and I. The events?

• Mario Party
• Aggravation
• Mario Kart
• Mario Golf
• Mario Kart battle
• Super Monkey Ball bowling
• Super Monkey Ball soccer
• Mario Tennis

Yeahhh! Anyway, I'm not that good. I haven't won a thing yet. 

So...This is the first post from Safari. I like it. It's all...Apple-ey.