Saturday, April 21, 2007
I'm your biggest fan, would you leave me lying here?
Mood: Satisfactory. A little hungry. Song: My Way Home is Through You, MCROmg, it's time!!! Yesterday, I completed reading, for the second time in my lifetime, Airborn by Kenneth Oppel. And you know what that means? Exerpts.
Where to begin? I just love this book. Well, it'll take me a while to find them all, so whatever time this post claims I posted it, isn't close to the actual time I posted this.
(WARNING: Some of the following may appear to contain sexual content to those who have not taken the time to read this book [you should consider it. Really.] but there really isn't. I promise.)
"This is the tour? Just you and... him."
She said him like I was something oozing from the bottom of a trash can.
"Watch out for the woman with the scary hair," he whispered to me, as we traded places.
"I know all about her," I whispered back.
"Said her tea tasted like a fish had bathed in it."
"Should have taken the poor fellow out earlier," I told him. "Then she wouldn't have known."
"We'd better go take a look at this stream and report back to the captain," said Baz. "Everyone's agreed that I found it, right, and I had to fight a crocodile and piranhas on the way? Good. Thank you very much Miss de Vries, you're a font of wisdom."
"I'm glad being shipwrecked appeals to you."
"Captain Walken made a point of avoiding that word."
"Well, he was trying to keep everyone jolly, wasn't he. It's no good having everyone running around screaming and eating each other."
"I wouldn't run around screaming," she said. "I can see eating someone in a pinch, though. If it really came down to it, I mean."
"I don't doubt it."
"Come on, Matt Cruse, don't you find it just a bit exciting, being here?"
"No."
She looked at me as if I'd suggested we stop breathing for a few hours.
"What about Miss Simpkins!" I cried.
"Her? She'll sleep for hours. She excels at sleeping."
Not much of a chaperone, our Miss Simpkins.
"But I'm not around," I said miserably. "Not where it counts, anyway. The ship, that's where I should be. Not gallivanting around the forest, playing scientist and wrapping up bones in your knickers! I've never seen so much underwear!"
"Some of it belongs to Miss Simpkins, I'll have you know!" she retorted angrily.
"We can always leave you behind, Mr. Vlad!" one of the crew called out.
"And who would cook for you, imbecile!" Mr. Vlad looked at me and smiled. "You're a good boy, Mr. Cruse. You understand food, not like some of the lunkheads around here!"
"You two were in a cave together?" said Miss Simpkins in horror.
"Yes," said Kate, "and it was very, very dark."
They all thought we were off in the forest whispering sweet nothings to each other. I tried to imagine Kate whispering a sweet nothing to someone, and couldn't.
"Can I finish off your mango juice?"
"No." I pushed the mug away from her reaching hand. "It's spiked with something. He's trying to get us drunk so we'll slip up if we're lying."
"Good luck to him," she said. "I'm not the slightest bit slipsy."
"You just said 'slipsy.'"
"Do I have time to visit the toilets?" she asked.
I stared back at her, incredulous. "You can go in the forest later."
"I certainly won't," she said.
"Suit yourself."
"All very well for boys," she muttered.
"Take your pants off!" I told Kate.
"What?"
She pulled her hands free, and her lips trembled and were wet with tears.
I kissed her mouth.
I wanted to, so I did it.
... "Do it again."
"That was very nice," she said. "That was the second time I've been kissed."
"You were kissed before?" I said jealously.
"Yes, just now by you, but I thought I'd count each time."
"Then, we'll take some of theirs," said Kate. "We'll get inside and make some noise. They'll send one man out to investigate. We wait for him. We whack him--"
"Whack him?" I repeated.
"Yes, bash him with something very hard, like a frying pan or a lug wrench, right in the skull."
Kate looked at me, impressed. "Is there anything you can't do, Mr. Cruse?" she asked.
"Can't sing," I said.
"Really?"
"Not worth spit. It's a terrible sound I make."
"Well, are we all ready to whack some pirates?" Kate said.
Meh, that's all for now. The entire book is good, really. Just some memorable quotes for your enjoyment.
Any other news since my last post? Well, no... except, Gerard left a letter on the official site. Apparently the whole band feels that Mikey needs a bit of time off with his sweetheart. A honeymoon, to be exact. And I feel very happy for him, despite that it's highly unlikely he'll be back in time for me to see him perform with the rest of the band in mid-May. No problem now, I'll just have to find a time to see them again in the future, all five of them together, won't I?
It's 7:45pm here now. Like I said, it took me a while.
Carolyn blogged at 5:54 p.m.
Friday, April 20, 2007
..Why'd you put your backpack on if you won't just take a hike?...
Lol, I love this song. Anyway, I am posting this entry through a current spare I have at school. No, I'm not on another week-long break... unfortunetely...
Okay, so school's not the problem. Well, sometimes it is. The work hasn't been much of a problem. But being in this building... it's really getting to me.
I experienced something today. At lunch, Meredith left for Subway... I didn't feel like going. It was fine. I didn't count on Tifani leaving for 7eleven though. So I was pretty lonely. Viktorya offered me her seat at her table to eat my lunch, which was generous, considering I accidently penetrated her arm with my pen in Science earlier that morning. I sat there, eating in silence, in isolation from the conversation speaking-wise, but I listened intently. The bunch was talking about colleges and universities, but eventually they came upon a different topic. I really hope they don't come across this blog entry and think that all I write about is their conversations. So instead of going into detail, I'd just like to share something I learned during that discussion. When you notice that outcast, sitting in the corner looking out the window, you may think they aren't very social, you may poke fun at them among your group of friends or ignore their existence entirely, but consider that there's a story behind every person, and that one person that you may look as "weird" and the "loner" likely has a sad story. I learned that in my own exclusion at lunch today, and it isn't fun to be lonely when surrounded by people. I just wish that sometimes I wouldn't judge. It's one thing I could do without.
Anyyyywayyyy... I have a Japanese student who will be staying at my house a week from now. Yes, I am in grade ten and the program is intended for junior high, but.... the Japanese outnumber us. =P So my vice principal needed help and Vikki and I took the opporunity to have another student, despite our old age. She's only one year younger than I am, actually, and we'll be taking her to many places. There is little to do in Canada, but much to see.
I recieved my package from Waterloo recently, and I have to say that I have mixed feelings about the seminar. I am really thrilled to be chosen and I know this will be a perfect opportunity, especially to find out what Science classes I'd like to take in the future. But I'm also likely to be missing my exams while over there... all of them. And there might not be time to study. But... too late now. Haha. I picked going during the June week over the May week because MCR is simply more important. MCR. They claim to save lives with their concerts. So... I have to go, right? It's worth it. End of story.
I can't believe how much I've written so far. But I think I've worn out everything... the complaining has ended. For now. I thought I might actually sleep in this morning. I thought it was Saturday. But instead I wake to the reality of Friday, get up, and arrive to the bus stop EARLY to find that the bus is about to LEAVE. Ya, apparently she picks us up 4 minutes earlier every day now. And I have 22 freakin' minutes to waste before my first class which could otherwise be spent sleeping.
Ok, the whining has ended for good now.
Happy Friday! Can't wait to hear Madison's Friday song. *smirk*
Carolyn blogged at 11:59 a.m.
Saturday, April 14, 2007
Oops...
Mood: meh. Worried but okay in general. Song: Nice Dream, RadioheadOk, so quick update before I post this quiz... I've gone absolutely nowhere with my homework/exam today. I wanted to finish it. Today. But I did quite a lot of research... I have a theme and line... woopee. *sigh* But I work best under pressure... it's the sad reality for moi. I'm just gonna be slightly busy tomorrow... so hopefully I can go to bed a little earlier so I can also wake earlier. Oh, and be sure to read the post below this as I posted it... I think 22 hours ago. Anyway, onto the quiz.
A) AVAILABLE: Yes, me is.
B) BIRTHDAY: June 27! Almost 16! =)
C) CRUSHING?: *shifty eyes* It's not coming out into the open... =P
D) DRINK YOU LAST HAD: Come to think of it, I am thirsty. Holy moly, I only drink water yet the last drink I had was hot chocolate...
E) EASIEST PERSON TO TALK TO: Well, I suppose that would be Diffy.
F) FAVORITE GROUP/BAND/SINGER?: Hehe! Group? I dunno of any I like... lol. Band? My Chemical Romance. Singer? Kalan Porter. Yes, they are SO alike... *rolls eyes*
G) GUMMY BEARS OR GUMMY WORMS: Gummi Bunnies!
H) HOMETOWN: I live.. in... wait for it... BELLEVUE! Don't stalk me! =(
I) INSTRUMENT(S): Pretty decent flutist(Is that right? lol), amateur pianist, and sucky guitarist. =P
J) JUICE: If I ever see another juice box.... *cringes* I like cranberry believe it or not. O.o
K) KILLED SOMEONE: Not that I know of!
L) LONGEST CAR RIDE: How about 3 days? To Quebec? Anyone wanna do that AGAIN?
M) MILKSHAKE FLAVOUR: I hate making milkshakes! But I suppose banana. =P
O) ONE WISH: I want to be a wicked guitarist. =D
P) PERSON YOU TALKED TO LAST: My sister. GRRR.
Q) QUIZZES TAKEN LAST: I took a quiz to figure what My Chemical Romance song I am. Unfortunetely, it was really lame, and the author needs to be exposed to my friend, grammer.
R) REASONS TO SMILE: MCR concert. Seeing my favorite people on Monday. *is smiling*
S) SONG YOU LAST HEARD: Well, I am currently listening to the live version of I Don't Love You and as you can see from the beginning of this post, it takes me longer than the length of one song to post an entry.
T) TIME YOU WOKE UP: 9:30. Not too bad, considering I don't even know when I fell asleep...
U) UNDERWEAR: White with colourful polka dots.
V) VEGETABLES: Lettuce, Tomatoes, Cucumbers, and that's about it. lol
W) WORST HABITS: Augh! Where do I begin? Procrastinating, being an annoyance, being an airhead, complaining... the list goes on. I'm lucky I have people who love me.
X) X-RAYS YOU'VE HAD: Just the one on my arm, methinks...
Y) YOUR FAVORITE ANIMAL: Lemur! And Sea Turtles... and Sharks. Hehe.
Z) ZODIAC SIGN: Cancer. I think it suits me. Me loves horoscopes.
Alrighty, I dunno when the next time I post will be... but hopefully once more before the awesomely amazing concert. =D I am getting a Japanese student soon so maybe I can update you alls on that. Umm... okay.
Carolyn
Carolyn blogged at 11:07 p.m.
I've been so lost without you...
Mood: I honestly couldn't tell you. Song: My head is ringing with Blake... tis nice.Alrighty now.
I figured it was probably time to post.
Don't accuse me of procrastinating. I promised one post at least every break... and you're getting it now. It's still Easter break, just the near end of it! Oh gosh, where did the time go? The February break was awesome. I enjoyed myself and it took its time.
Easter has been significantly quicker. And I'm not so... bubbly. Despite all the wonderful Spring happenings!!! Well, I suppose one of the reasons is... Sarah.
I miss her so much. I miss all my friends right now, we're all in different places... but I'm stuck in the place we all live, which you know, has a lack of excitement from time to time. But the fact that Sarah won't be at school anymore... it breaks my heart. But I don't want to tell her that, because the last thing I want is for her to go into a deep depression over where she is... she needs to enjoy herself there, make new friends, even though it's hard for all of us really. And even though she will read this post... I miss you Sarah. But you mustn't lose hope.
So at any rate, I did complete some things on my to-do list this Easter. I cleaned some of my room. I've reallly progressed at playing guitar, although now I have a feeling it's as far as I can go. The chords are so hard for me. I CAN'T DO IT, DAMMIT! I don't even know if it's my nails anymore. You have to be... nail-less. Or maybe it's just me. I dunno. Other things I've done... well, the other half of my English essay is NOT one of them. I'm really getting worried now, that my teacher may not accept it because it should have been done in class but we ran out of time. And I know I'm an IDIOT when it comes to these things but I was really having a breakdown that day. Although something that lifted my spirits was going to Meredith's for a sleepover! That was quite fun. Especially seeing Sarah, and all her pertiful new clothing... and having Tif there also was just awesome. Hee, the four of us. I really don't want those moments to end.
So what else is there? Ahh.. of course... I can only keep it away for so long. Yes, I've been reading Airborn! Every night, in fact, and I'm almost finished. Kenneth is an absolute GENIUS! I love this book. And I want the movie to be out. Really badly! And I want Emma Watson to do Kate de Vries. Also badly!
If there's more I need to say... let it be now. Blake Lewis shall rule American Idol history. The scrolling song info on my Sirius Satelite radio is UPSIDE DOWN. It is really late. I am going to Waterloo in June for a computer science seminar. I bought cream eggs today- my FAVORITE Easter treat. I need a shmoopy. My mom ordered Paint Shop Pro 8 off ebay. And KALAN PORTER FINISHED RECORDING HIS SECOND ALBUM! Thank the lord, this moment has come. Now to wait until I can hold it in my hands... meanwhile I get to see the amazing My Chemical Romance in May! It's all too much to take in. I'm considering trying to do something about Saturday, May 19th. I'm really foreboding it. I mean, really now, it is most difficult to be seriously impatiently awaiting with much excitement for a moment in life, and then really dreading the moment to come right after. Augh, I will need drugs.
Well, I suppose I have told you everything! Now run along, shoo. It is 12:30am here and my body is tired but my mind is racing around like the crazy weather around here. I honestly don't know what to make of myself... I'm just really messed up right now.
Please enjoy your last moments of Easter. I know I probably won't.
Carolyn
Carolyn blogged at 12:07 a.m.