10:32 p.m. // this is my reality \\
If anybody has any decent pictures of the Glow Show Video Dance, send them my way please? Same for Semi, except there'll probably be a lot more decent pictures, so if you could? Put 'em on a CD. Or if it's less than 5mg, and if you can handle the attachment, feel free to send it to mdhsyb@yahoo.ca. Otherwise, find me and give me CD. That's it; I'm going to go make some cookies. Or nap. By which I mean sleep. *falls over*
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[edit:] Haha it's surprisingly cute; I like the art on this page especially. Ahahaha and the mini-series is hilarious.
7:25 p.m. // this is my reality \\
Five lessons to make you think about the way we treat people.
1. First Important Lesson - Cleaning Lady
During my second month of college, our professor gave us a pop quiz. I was a conscientious student and had breezed through the questions, until I read the last one: "What is the first name of the woman who cleans the school?" Surely this was some kind of joke. I had seen the cleaning woman Several times. She was tall, dark-haired and in her 50s, but how would I know her name? I handed in my paper, leaving the last question blank. Just before class ended, one student asked if the last question would count toward our quiz grade.. "Absolutely," said the professor. "In your careers, you will meet many people. All are significant. They deserve your attention and care, even if all you do is smile and say "hello". I've never forgotten that lesson. I also learned her name was Dorothy.
2. Second Important Lesson - Pickup in the Rain
One night, at 11:30 p.m. , an older African American woman was standing on the side of an Alabamahighway trying to endure a lashing rainstorm. Her car had broken down and she desperately needed a ride. Soaking wet, she decided to flag down the next car. A young white man stopped to help her, generally unheard of in those conflict filled 1960s. The man took her to safety, helped her get assistance and put her into a taxicab. She seemed to be in a big hurry, but wrote down his address and thanked him. Seven days went by and a knock came on the man's door. To his surprise, a giant console color TV was delivered to his home. A special note was attached. It read: "Thank you so much for assisting me on the highway the other night. The rain drenched not only my clothes, but also my spirits. Then you came along. Because of you, I was able to make it to my dying husband's bedside just before he passed away.. God bless you for helping me and unselfishly serving others, " Sincerely, Mrs. Nat King Cole".
3. Third Important Lesson - Always remember those who serve
In the days when an ice cream sundae cost much less, a 10 year old boy entered a hotel coffee shop and sat at a table. A waitress put a glass of water in front of him. "How much is an ice cream sundae?" he asked. "Fifty cents," replied the waitress. The little boy pulled his hand out of his pocket and studied the coins in it. Well, how much is a plain dish of ice cream?" he inquired. By now more people were waiting for a table and the waitress was growing impatient. "Thirty-five cents," she brusquely replied. The little boy again counted his coins. "I'll have the plain ice cream," he said. The waitress brought the ice cream, put the bill on the table and walked away. The boy finished the ice cream, paid the cashier and left. When the waitress came back, she began to cry as she wiped down the table. There, placed neatly beside the empty dish, were two nickels and five pennies. You see, he couldn't have the sundae, because he had to have enough left to leave her a tip.
4. Fourth Important Lesson - The Obstacles in Our Path
In ancient times, a King had a boulder placed on a roadway. Then he hid himself and watched to see if anyone would remove the huge rock. Some of the king's wealthiest merchants and courtiers came by and simply walked around it. Many loudly blamed the King for not keeping the roads clear, but none did anything about getting the stone out of the way. Then a peasant came along carrying a load of vegetables. Upon approaching the boulder, the peasant laid down his burden and tried to move the stone to the side of the road. After much pushing and straining, he finally succeeded. After the peasant picked up his load of vegetables, he noticed a purse lying in the road where the boulder had been. The purse contained many gold coins and a note from the King indicating that the gold was for the person who removed the boulder from the roadway. The peasant learned what many of us never understand! Every obstacle presents an opportunity to improve our condition.
5. Fifth Important Lesson - Giving When it Counts
Many years ago, when I worked as a volunteer at a hospital, I got to know a little girl named Liz who was suffering from a rare & serious disease. Her only chance of recovery appeared to be a blood transfusion from her 5-year-old brother, who had miraculously survived the same disease and had developed the antibodies needed to combat the illness. The doctor explained the situation to her little brother, and asked the little boy if he would be willing to give his blood to his sister. He saw him hesitate for only a moment before taking a deep breath and saying, "Yes I'll do it if it will save her." As the transfusion progressed, he lay in bed next to his sister and smiled, as we all did, seeing the color returning to her cheeks. Then his face grew pale and his smile faded. He looked up at the doctor and asked with a trembling voice, "Will I start to die right away?". Being so young, the little boy had misunderstood the doctor; he thought he was going to have to give his sister all of his blood in order to save her.
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- on gay marriage and the country's discrimination
- some poetic bitterness
- 'A day that will decide the fate of the world' - the ripples around the world
- faith and fear
- 'wallow in chaos, and laugh'
And my personal stand on this? Pretty dissapointed. I remember a couple days ago in Law class listening to people discuss the election, and one of the arguments for Bush was that Kerry would stop taking our garbage. Personally, this horrified me - I sincerely hope that the majority of Canadians cared about the US election in issues that were greater than how it would affect where our garbage went. Yes, we are not living in that country, their laws and policies have no immediate affect on us. But, really they do. They are one of the most powerful nations, one which has a ridiculous amount of sway in terms of international relations. Honest truth, I knew next to nothing about Kerry - all I knew was that he was the lesser of two evils, that I did not want Bush to, as (Jason or Chris) put it, ass-rape the Middle East for another four years, spit on human rights (like those of women, and of the gay community), all under the name of faith. I thought we had moved from times where religion had such a strong say in how nations ran - I guess I thought wrong. A little over half the (voting) population still cares about "moral values", and stamping out what they don't understand/fear/are unwilling to tolerate, over human rights, of citizens and of the rest of the world. I'm glad to live in Canada.
7:00 p.m. // this is my reality \\
01. I miss somebody right now - always *steals you from University*
02. I don't watch much TV these days - tru dat. XD Only thing I follow is Smallville and The O.C. once it starts, though I wish I'd remember to watch Lost, and America's Next Top Model.
03. I love olives - eeew.
04. I love sleeping - I hate wasting my day away with sleep lol.
05. I own lots of books - not really, although I do own a good 30 odd baby sitters club books
06. I wear glasses or contact lenses - or both
07. I love to play video games - naw, never saw the appeal.
08. I've tried marijuana - nope; me and the drugs, not good friends.
09. I've watched porn movies - also nope.
10. I have been in a threesome - why yes, with a rock and a hard place. -_-;
11. I have been the psycho-ex in a past relationship - haha no.
12. I believe honesty is usually the best policy - yeaah.
13. I have acne free skin - good enough.
14. I like and respect Al Sharpton - who?
15. I curse frequently - not as much anymore actually...
16. I have changed a lot mentally over the last year - I think so
17. I have a hobby - many
18. I've been told I: work too hard
19. I carry my knife/razor everywhere with me - because you know I've got some of those
20. I'm really, really smart - I'm really, really not; to quote a friend 'I just work hard'
21. I've never broken someone’s bone - nope
22. I have a secret that I am ashamed to reveal - I don't think so
23. I hate the rain - I like it as long as I can still see when I try to raise my eyes
24. I'm paranoid at times - oh yeah
25. I would get plastic surgery if it were 100% safe, free of cost, and scar-free - uhm... no; maybe laser eye surgery though - wanna make that free?
26. I need money right now! - always
27. I love Sushi - mmm non raw meats
28. I talk really, really fast - lol so I've been told
29. I have fresh breath in the morning - I wish :P
30. I have semi-long hair - yup
31. I have lost money in Las Vegas - never been, am not that fond of gambling (mostly because I'd lose it all)
32. I have at least one brother and/or one sister - little bro
33. I was born in a country outside of the U.S. - go immigration
34. I shave my legs (females) or face (males) on a regular basis - yessum
35. I have a twin - why yes, he's locked up in the attic so as not to be exposed to the light
36. I have worn fake hair/fingernails/eyelashes in the past - I don't think I've even ever done the fake nail dealie
37. I couldn't survive without Caller I.D. - I don't need it; but I like having it
38. I like the way that I look sometimes - usually
39. I have lied to a good friend in the last 6 months - dun think so...
41. I am usually pessimistic - naw
42. I have a lot of mood swings - uhm... slightly
43. I think prostitution should be legalized - at least it'd be safer
44. I think Britney Spears is hot - ya gotta admit...
45. I have cheated on a significant other in the past - never.
46. I have a hidden talent - not particularily
47. I'm always hyper no matter how much sugar I have - I've mellowed!
48. I think that I'm popular - sure
49. I am currently single - contently not
50. I have kissed someone of the same sex - nope
51. I enjoy talking on the phone - heh
52. I practically live in sweatpants or PJ pants - only in the winter
53. I love to shop - why yes
54. I would rather shop than eat - can't shop for that long
55. I would classify myself as ghetto - o.O I don't think so
56. I'm bourgie and have worn a sweater tied around my shoulders - o.O to the former, yes to the latter
57. I'm obsessed with my Xanga or Livejournal - as I have neither, no
58. I don't hate anyone. I dislike them. - I say I do, but no, not really with the hating.
59. I'm a pretty good dancer - uhm sure
60. I don't think Mike Tyson raped Desiree Washington - I wouldn't know
61. I'm completely embarrassed to be seen with my mother. - I love my parents
62. I have a mobile / cell phone - yessum
63. I believe in God - nerp
64. I watch MTV on a daily basis - don't get it, so no
65. I have passed out drunk in the past 6 months - never ever lol
66. I love drama - of what sorts?
67. I have never been in a real relationship before - I consider mine pretty real
68. I've rejected someone before - eheh... -_-;;
69. I currently have a crush on someone - I don't think that counts in a relationship
70. I have no idea what I want to do for the rest of my life - sounds like me
71. I want to have-adopt children in the future - yeeah; alternatively, I want to steal other people's children
72. I have changed a diaper/nappy before - if I have I can't remember
73. I've called the cops on a friend before - never ever
74. I bite my nails - I don't see the appeal
75. I am a member of the Tom Green fan club - if I knew who he was I'd consider it
76. I'm not allergic to anything - just dust and shit
77. I have a lot to learn - always
78. I have dated someone at least 10 years older or younger - nope
79. I plan on seeing Ice Cube’s newest "Friday" movie - o.O
80. I am very shy around the opposite sex sometimes - I'm not that shy anymore, just apathetic
81. I'm online 24/7, even as an away message - I can't sleep with the computer on
82. I have at least 5 away messages saved - also, no
83. I have tried alcohol or drugs before - alcohol, slightly
84. I have made a move on a friend’s significant other in the past - no
85. I own the "South Park" movie - nope
86. I have avoided assignments at work or school to be on Xanga or Livejournal - does this count?
87. When I was a kid I played "the birds and the bees" with a neighbor or chum - uhm.. no?
88. I enjoy some country music - oh god no
89. I would die for my best friend - yeah
90. I think that Pizza Hut has the best pizza. - I like it
91. I watch soap operas whenever I can - I've only ever watched Passions, once, and was horribly turned off
92. I'm obsessive, anal retentive, and often a perfectionist - yes... -_-;
93. I have used my sexuality to advance my career - what career?
94. I love Michael Jackson, scandals and all - I like the music, period.
95. I know all the words to Slick Rick’s "Children’s Story" - nope
96. Halloween is awesome because you get free candy - meh, I'm going relatively sugar-free for now cause my mouth's in too much pain
97. I watch Spongebob Squarepants and I like it - that show irritates me, so no
98. I have dated a close friend - still am :)
99. I have cut myself before - not on purpose
100. I am happy at this moment - I'm content
7:22 p.m. // this is my reality \\
We're finally doing work again in French, fortunately/unfortunately. Our French teacher's still on leave, and we've changed supplys, but this one's actually giving us work. She's nice though, funny, reminds me a bit of Ms. Tunnicliff, whom I unfortunately don't favour overmuch - I find her a little pushy. Maybe I've just been too used to gifted English classes, where we can get away with everything and anything and our teachers just chalk it up to 'the way we learn'. We'll see as the year goes by. I'm looking forward to reading Othello however - I for one enjoyed the movie O, as much as it did or did not ressemble the play. I've always liked reading Shakespeare, whether I understood it or not. I like the way the verses sound when read properly aloud.
Homework's almost all done, just a bit of French, and then I'm free to work on my various projects - Chemistry, Bio, and studying for the Bio unit test Wednesday.
Finally, I have booked myself a spa appointment for the 12th after school, before Stephen's EngSci dinner dance, both of which I am mightily excited for; I've been looking forward to using that gift certificate for the longest time (thank you guys ^_^), and now I shall be able to treat myself to some pampering.
6:12 p.m. // this is my reality \\