Persecution Due to a Quiet Voice Should be Illegal

I'm feeling a little persecuted after my class on Wednesday. It's a very small class, which meant that since I am doing my presentation soon (HIGH STRESS!!) that a lot of that class was dedicated to my project. In fact, for the last 30 minutes of class that was the discussion. Fine. I'll tell you all you want to know about my project. But the minute the topic switched to my quiet school voice I started to get upset. My teacher went on and one and on about how I need to learn how to project my voice. Granted she had never seen me outside of class and doesn't know that I can be rather loud and annoying, she still shouldn't have spent so much time talking about voice projection techniques and acting as if I was incapable. It's not like I haven't heard any of that before, thus I was able to just sit there and let her ramble... but then she got this brilliant idea that the reason I must speak quietly must be because I have braces! GENIOUS! That just MUST be the reason! HA HA HA!! Then she starts on a rant about people's imperfections and that we must not be ashamed of things like having braces or any other nervous ticks. Oh dear... even though braces have NOTHING to do with my quiet voice, I was getting very upset at this point and was on the verge of tears. It's was like she was telling me that my braces were a huge imperfection that I aught to be ashamed of. WHAT!?!? Yea, and she litteraly didn't stop talking about that until my friend and I got up and walked out of class because we really did have to run to the next class that was across campus. I was pretty much feeling rather hurt... but the real icing on the cake was when I ran into this teacher again today and she said "I hope you don't feel that I was being to harsh on you yesterday"... and I said "ummm... well...." and then she went on about how she really didn't think that she had been mean at all (I mean persecuting a student in front of the whole class isn't a little mean?!!??). She also started talking about a friend of hers that talks funny when she gets tired.... saying that at least I don't talk funny like that person.... ummm, was that suppose to make me feel better?!?!?

WEEKEND!

HEY! It's an actual photo update! OMG! lol. So you can barely see what my room looks like, other than the fact that the wall are white and I am seriously considering repainting. My fridge is in the background, with a plant on top of it. That one's name is Philip. There is also a much prettier plant on my desk with me now named Kimberly. She's new. I got her my last day of work this summer.
Anyways, I didn't get too much work done on the weekend, but then again I don't have anything due until October... thus motivation is low. But I'm still quite proud that I wrote most of an essay which means that the weekend wasn't a total waste. I also started a presentation I have to do, but once again, motivation to finish it was low. I don't know when I'm going to get it all done in October though because that month is going to be CRAZY!
Oh, did I mention we got cable tv now!?!?! EXCITING! That may have been the reason why the homework wasn't getting done. lol. I'm very pleased with TV time! PLUS now I can watch all of my shows!! ... in retrospect that is probably going to turn out to be a very bad thing... lol.

This may just work

With over two weeks already completed, I have to admit that this semester isn't going to be too bad... if I can make it though October that is. My courses aren't that challenging, it's just that I have pretty much everything I need to do for ever course due within the same two week span. Arrg. My four midterms are within a 12 day span, in which I also have two major projects and a few minor assignments. That is going to suck! After that though, November is going to be a breeze! (I hope I didn't just jink that!!) Anyways, I feel like I should really start working on some of those things now, but not all of them can be started yet, plus it feels too far away to bother with them yet. After all, my teachers could still give me more information that would affect how I need to approach the projects... right?

Things have been going well outside of school lately too. My roommates and I are having fun together. Jenn and I go on random outings sometimes... like on Friday when she NEEDED a mcdonald's fix. lol... I caved and took half a chicken nugget from her... shame on me!

This weekend is kind of a write off for me, but next weekend Maggie is coming up and we shall have some fun! YAH!

One Week and One Day In

So we finally have internet back in the apartment! Just in time too, class work is getting heavy and I wouldn't want to keep walking to the library just to check something for school. I definitely am happy that I am getting along quite well with my roommates, and that are place is really starting to look nice. Who knows, by the time we leave it might be super cute! lol. Anyways, I gotta go get ready for class! IT'S FRIDAY!! Almost the weekend! :)

Two + One

HEY! Happy birthday to me! I just got back from an awesome lunch (free!) with a friend and decided I had to come to the library to check my email. lol. Today I’m twenty-one years old! I seriously don’t want to turn another day older. In other words this is the last birthday that I want to have… because this is old enough. There are no more special birthdays after this; all the others are people pitying how old you are. Anyways, my friend and I have the same birthday so we both went out for a free lunch at Mother Tucker’s – a very good buffet in downtown Ottawa. Then we did a little shopping, but now I’m alone again with no internet or anything to amuse me on my birthday. Plus, it has started to rain outside, so I feel kinda trapped in the library… but that’s not really all that bad. Anyways, thank you to everyone who wished me a happy birthday and especially those who called me long distance ;) . You guys are awesome!

Lousy Library Internet!

Hey! I'm back in Ottawa!! School starts tomorrow, so today Craig and I are going on our yearly mission to see the museums and be touristy. lol. This year we are going to the war museum because they are suppose to have an awesome exhibit on deadly medicine. Plus the war museum is one of my favorites! Anyways, we still don't have internet in our apartment, thus I'm in the school's library just so that I can survive with my daily dose of facebook and emails. ha ha. Other than that, our apartment looks great and I'm soooo excited to be back up here. Organizing my stuff took quite a bit of effort, but it was so worth it. The only problem I'm having is trying to get my posters to stay up... they keep falling down - despite using both tape and sticky-tac. :( Ohhh well, it's all a matter of getting the right ratios...

HAPPY BIRTHDAY MAGGIE!

Many Many Updates

It's been a while, that's for sure! But I didn't abandon my blog! I just got lazy. Anyways, as of today I'm officially done work. It's going to be hard waking up tomorrow and trying to make myself sleep in more... or even trying to get myself to stay awake past 10 o'clock tonight. lol. I have such a lame life during the summer. I'm certainly going to miss work now though... especially the people. They got me a cake on Friday and I've been saying my goodbyes ever since. Many of my coworkers I am used to seeing every day, and now I probably will not see them ever again... it's just very strange.

On another note, I've finished 18 books so far this summer, and I'm thinking about going to two more just to make it an even twenty. lol. Sounds like a good plan to me... if only I could get my hands on the books that I want to read...

Also, and perhaps more importantly, I have braces again. If you want to know why, ask me in person, cuz it's easier to explain it when you can see my teeth, rather than write it down in words. But it's certainly not because I didn't wear my retainer!!! We all know I wore that religiously! Anyways, I'm in a bit of pain now from that, but I'm mostly upset about missing out on good food. I can't even bite into a banana! LAME! And mashed potatoes just aren't very exciting! lol.

Maybe I'll update again soon...
countdown to my birthday : T-3 weeks.

Living

The thing with priorities is... is that we have to make sure that you have the right ones. The first half of my summer I thought that working hard and saving my money was the best thing for me. Eventually one does go a little crazy... spending all their time reading books and living in a fantasy world instead of having any real fun. However, lately I've actually been going out and being more like me.
On Sunday, Sharon, Henry and I went out shopping at Vaughan (which of course has some very good sales on right now). We then had dinner at one of those japanese restaurants where they make the food right in front of you. oOHH it was soooo good!! :) Later we tried to go see a movie but there was nothing playing that we liked.
On Monday, my brother and I went to Yorkdale to buy him a computer for school. My parents joined us there later and I got some shoes and an aritzia sweater! :) I also bought myself a new dress.... It's pretty! I'm all happy with my new stuff and need to find an occasion for a hot red party dress.
On Tuesday, Canada day, I had to work, but my coworkers and I had fun with temporary tattoos that I had brought them. I had a super cute canadian flag in a heart on my cheek all day, and I still have a little maple leaf on my arm. lol. Then at night, some friends and I went out for fireworkers... way past my bedtime! lol. It was good to see people I hadn't seen in soo long! lol.
Today is going to be great too! I've got lots of plans!! lol.

Books Books Books.

This weather is really making me wonder if mother nature knows the difference between spring and summer. I just want to make it clear to her that most of the rain was suppose to stay in spring... and that now it is officially summer. FYI!

I other news, last night was my brother's high school graduation. I was so proud of him for winning the Art awards ($500 reward for his talent!!) which was presented to him in front of everyone. He is really talented and I know that he deserved that for his hard work this year (in art... not so much in his other studies). Now he is officially a graduate and I wish him much success in his post-secondary studies.

I, on the other hand, am the proud academic of the family who spends all of her free time reading books. Escaping into the works of fiction are helping me make it through the summer. I'm already on my tenth novel of the summer. I'm discovering a true love for historically based fiction novels... as those make up a large portion of my accomplishments, but I am certainly not limiting myself to that particular genre. The list so far is: (in order of which I read)

1. My Anastasia - Sharon Stewart
2. Of mice and men - John Steinbeck
3. The scarlet letter - Nathaniel Hawthorne
4. The picture of Dorian Gray - Oscar Wilde
5. Angela's ashes - Frank McCourt
6. The count of Monte Cristo - Alexandre Dumas
7. White Oleander - Janet Fitch
8. The secret life of bees - Sue Monk Kidd
9. Night - Elie Wiesel

And now I'm currently reading The kitchen boy - Robert Alexander.

I should update more

I pretty much can assure you that nothing much has happened since my last post that is worthy of mention. There was that one thing... which I hope you know I won't forget... and certainly did not appreciate as I don't think it was deserved. That (and the aftermath) only solidified my views on you.

Work has pretty much been my savior. It allows me to escape and have a few hours of quiet time every morning. Most people would be jealous that I get to work in such a peaceful environment for three hours before our store opens, but nature just doesn't do it for me... the mosquitoes are enough to drive me insane! At least I feel that I am well liked by my fellow employees, despite the fact that I seem to have laid upon them the impression of extreme innocence. I can assure you that this wasn't done on purpose, as I have just realized that this is a common opinion of me. Of course much of it is true, as admit that I am no rebel child, but I know that I'm certainly no saint, and the idea that someone would refrain from swearing in front of me is laughable. I don't know how to change my image at work without doing something drastic. When I asked why people thought that I was like this, the most common answer was due to my extreme responsibility and desire to do things properly. I don't understand why this would make me be seen as so innocent.... and unfortunately those are traits that I would never change about myself. ... So I guess I'm stuck with the image I didn't chose to create. After all, I can always live for the shock value of revealing my true nature to them at just the right moments. He he he.

Catching My Breath

It's hard to say that my summer has been so busy thus far considering I've been primarily doing the same thing - working. However, I feel like I have very few moments to myself and I value them greatly when I do. Yesterday was also a day off for me, and I spent the day baking muffins instead of going out and having fun mostly because I didn't want to spend any money and I also needed a rest. I'm not doing much today except picking up something at the mall with my brother. I personally feel as though I need these days of nothingness to keep me sane! I work all the time and then come home and crash on my bed.... I've got no fun time most days :(. Thus I hope that I'll be up for fun next week!

Spring Weather Sucks!

It's cold outside! Last week was sooo summery and now it's back to normal springiness. This is making my job seem extra painful! I want to go back to school! I didn't even need to start working before I came to this conclusion. Ack! I hate not having a life right now. I work too much, and on my days off (today being pretty much my first one) I have to relax and rest up for another few days of work! I barely even have the energy to go shopping and have any fun. However, I did make it to the mall this morning and finally bough some nice new clothes. Today has been rather productive, despite the fact that I'm tiring myself out instead of relaxing!

Pumpkin Gelato... with wildberries....

My last exam was yesterday... and technically as of tonight I'll be completely done school for this semester because that's when my group project is due. It's kind of a fun project, my friends and I have to build a Wiki using the knowledge we learned from class (basically rewrite the textbook online)... but of course not everyone is like me so many people aren't posting until recently. Last night there was massive postings and I expect tonight to be the same, but I'm sure that I've already done enough to get a good mark, thus - I'M DONE SCHOOL for the semester. Unfortunately I don't want to have to wait all summer for the next semester to come. I'm too happy being in school.... and I don't want to go back to work just yet. Finally the good weather is here - I've been waiting all winter! and now I'm being removed from it! :( You can't imagine how many times I didn't do something because it was too cold out... and now I feel so liberated... but this freedom is so limited. Grrr!

Anyways, today I went packed a bit and went out with my roommate for a walk downtown. In September she had walk around the whole market looking for a certain gelato place, which we never found, so today we were on a mission to locate it. We had to ask two people, but it was worth it. I had pumpkin and wildberry (super stranger combo I know)... they both tasted really good... just not so great together! lol.

Tonight Heather, Alex and Craig are coming over to help me empty my fridge. he he... got get rid of the last of my smirnoff before I go home! Lol, I clearly need help with this task. Should be a last night.

Ma Chambre est Tellement Vide!

If you can't tell by the title, I'm studying for my french exam now... slash, I totally should be studying for my French exam now. lol. But studying isn't much fun... so I've probably been checking facebook today more than I've cracked open by textbook. shame.
So let me tell you what I've been up to lately. School ended for me on Thursday and I two of my classes were canceled that day, so I only had to go to one! I spent Friday morning writing my first exam (I think it went quite well!) and chilled a bit in the afternoon (what a change!) Then my roommate Meaghan and I went out Friday night to see the movie "21". We both loved the movie, but were probably more shocked that not only did we actually get in to see it (last time was a failed attempt as it was sold out), but that we actually stayed out late! Lol! Then yesterday, we went out with our friend Leslie, whom we haven't seen much this semester, for bubble tea! Yum! Afterwards I contemplated going out with Meaghan and our friend Vicky to a really nice club downtown. I knew it was probably not too bad of an idea, even though I do have my French exam tomorrow. So Vicky brought a bunch of her friends over to our apartment and then we drove down to the club. We were quite dressed up - in dresses and sandals (despite the horribly cold weather) - so we weren't about to walk it even though it's super close! The place we went to was really nice... you could even straighten your hair in the bathroom with a straightener they provided (I thought it was a little gross, but still a really neat idea). We had some drinks and danced the night away... then ended up at our favorite dinner for a 1-2am snack. lol. It's days/nights like that I know I'm going to miss.
Of course I woke up this morning (rather late) feeling just fine... except for the looming feeling of the need to study. Soo.... I SHOULD totally get back to that.

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wow. so much for posting sooner. It's been well over a month... so I guess that means you can never trust me when it comes to post promises. Anyways, I guess I'm posting more again because I'm super stressed. I think that I post more when I'm stressed.
Last friday, I went out with two friends to see a movie. That same day I had gone to a special sushi lunch with another friend. I have to admit that I never do anything like that... really, I have NO life here! lol. Anyways, today my roommate and I tried to go see the movie 21... but when we got there, it was sold out. :( It's kind of ironic because the last time we went to the movies together (The Bee movie) it was also sold out. Strange seeing as how we go to a huge movie theater. Honestly though, whenever we do try to have a life, we fail. I think the universe is trying to tell me something.

Another "Back To Blonde" Post

Haircut today... no need to tell you how ridicously I over paid for it... but for two hours in a spa like setting, it's almost worth it! So, just as I wanted, I'm back to being a blonde. The color isn't as strong as last time (Thankfully!) and the cut is on the short side (which was needed because I am a cruel to my hair). I'll post a picture when I get back to school cuz I didn't bring home my webcam.

Freedom and Boredom Walk Hand in Hand

HEY!! It's officially reading week! YAH!! I'm still up here in snowy Ottawa, but I'll be home soon! Just like last year I thought it would be a great plan to stay up here for a bit before returning home so that I can get as much stuff done as possible (thus not having to bring tons of books home with me) but once again I find myself with few assignments I feel like starting. I just handed in this week a whole ton of stuff, and the week after reading week is serious midterm time... but it's too early to study now... lol.
Big NEWS! Today is the first day I EVER changed a light bulb ALL BY MY SELF!! That's RIGHT! I even went to the store myself to buy the replacements! Okay, I know I'm like 20 and something like this should have happened years ago... but spoiled little me just did it now. PLUS I didn't even hurt myself (no electrical shock or anything!) Impressive, eh?!

Baking Carrot Muffins

Yummy! I'm in the middle of baking carrot muffins right now... and smells really good in the apartment now. :) I actually have nothing to do today, well, not "nothing" but there isn't anything pressing enough that I feel like doing. I worked really hard yesterday to get all my essays out of the way for fun on Saturday night. he he. Last night I ended up going out with Heather, her boyfriend Alex, and Craig to play pool, air hockey, and fooze ball. Then we went to a local pub to get food and drinks. We didn't know that it was karaoke night there, but that ended up being lots of fun. I've never heard hard metal renditions of "eensy weensy spider" nor "B-I-N-G-O"... they were hilarious! lol. It's not how we planned the evening to go, but it was still fun.
I sunk TWO balls in pool last night! Craig, Heather and I teamed up against Alex for two games... he beat us the first time, but we developped strategy by the second round and took home the victory!! yah! lol. Craig kicked my ass in air hockey, and Heather kicked my ass in some video game, but I still had fun. lol.
Hope this last week of school goes well! :)

Last Chance Look

Today I officially started my "get back to blonde" campaign. lol. I'm planning to get some highlights when I go back home for reading week, but I have restarted my use of blonde shampoos today. So basically what you see now is natural, and the blonde is on it's way back!

I wish I could say that I'm loving this weather, but really it's just making everything slushy and gross! Sadly all the ice sculptures up here in Ottawa are melting too... let's hope they can do something to fix that! Worse though, is that it's suppose to be getting colder! icks! I don't want any more snow! Early spring made a very brief appearance, but seems to be going back into hiding when you look at the forecast.