[title of journal]

The Half-Blood Prince says (6:02 PM):
I HAVE RETURNED
YOU MAY BOW BEFORE ME
Amy says (6:02 PM):
maybe later =/
Amy says (6:03 PM):
HAHAHA
THE HOP CLOP GOES ON

( I am trying to figure out where I would place Princess and the Frog if I put it on a scale with other Disney films... )

sleighintomordor 5:17 pm
I was so happy with [my audition]. I'm usually kind of shaky, but it wasn't too bad! Wheeee! Also, Michael made this face during my acting: =O/=D
islandoftheship 5:17 pm
Hahah your acting part was HYSTERICAL!
your entire audition was fantastic.
We were all talking about how great it was.

Hello, new housemate.

Hello, wisdom tooth.

Hello, man who is here to fix the heat.

http://www.formspring.me/twentysecondrow

:D

I read a horrifying story for Lit Genre and an OURANG-OUTANG WAS THE MURDERER!!!!!!!!!
So. Scary.

Chemistry of CSI:
Chem...*dies* But the professor is really cool and so is the TA. I'm not that interested in the material, but whatever. I need to get the science credit done. Plus, I'm taking a Mystery class too - we have a theme this semester! Professor Harris' test are hard, so I need to do all the work and participate in class to save my doomed grade. XD There are study sessions, so I'll go to those.

Spanish:
Same as last semester. I know the drill. :)

Literary Genre - Mystery:
Lottts of reading. I've had Professor Cardinal before, though, so I know what to expect. She's really excited about the class. It's cute.

After class, I asked her if she had read I Am the Messenger (which I recommend to everyone!), because it's by Markus Zusak, who also wrote The Book Thief, which I read in her Children's Lit class last spring. She said yes and we both said we liked it. She asked if I had read The Graveyard Book by Neil Gaiman. I said no, but that I had heard of it. She said they read it last semester in Children's Lit and she thought of me. I decided to look into it.

So I went to the book store after class to pick up books for the Mystery and CSI classes and lo and behold: The Graveyard's handbook is being taught again in Cardinal's class.
So I grabbed a used copy and do not intended to return it.
I'm wary of it, since it's Neil Gaiman, who, I understand, is very good. But I did not find Good Omen to be hilarious and it was a little painful to get through, so I'm kind of skeptical. Nevertheless, I'll give it a try. It's not with Terry Prachett, so maybe I'll like him better on his own.

One class to go!

sleighintomordor
11:02
What kind of assholes get kicks out of ruining other people's computers?
SPOILING EVERYTHING.

Bentondarkblade
11:02
the jerks deserve to be...
turned into clams
and then abandoned to starving seaguls
after being dropped out of airplaines

sleighintomordor
11:03
A just punishment.

Your Turkey Name is

Nutty Merry-Foot

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Jeff came up yesterday!!! We met up in Boston and went to see the Harry Potter exhibit at the Museum of Science and it. Was. AWESOME. There was so much neat stuff and all the employees were really nice and smart. This adorable woman who reminded me of Mrs. Weasley sorted a few people before we went into the exhibit - so. Cute. I bought a t-shirt for wayyy too much money and pencils - one for me and one for the Jeff.

We caught the commuter rail home and had dinner with my parents. o.o Then we just hung out and snuggled and stuff for the night. :)

Today was much the same and we went out for lunch together. I missed him so much. It was really nice to spend some time together. :) And now just five more days until I see him for the rest of the semester! Wheee!

My laptop has a virus. D: I have to stick it out and wait until I get back to school to get it fixed. For the time being, I'm using my dad's Mac, which sucks just 'cause I don't have all my programs and files and stuff. :( Oh well. Hopefully the help desk at school will save ze compy!
I do like typing on Mac keyboards, though...

The Half-Blood Prince says (10:15 PM):
I AM GLAD MY HOUSE IS EMPTY EXCEPT FOR MY DAD AND RAISIN BRAN
Paneity says (10:15 PM):
AHAHAHAHAHHAHAHAHHAHAHAHAHHAHAHAHAHAHAH
I too am pleased

I thought of this and figured I'd post it so anyone looking for a random exercise could try it out if they want. =]

Prompt: [no spoilers for PJatO]
In Percy Jackson and the Olympians, Pandora's box is described as being empty, save for hope.
Write from the point of view of a character who encounters Pandora's box and is tempted to open it. What does the box look like? Describe the character's attraction or revulsion to the box. Does s/he open it or leave it closed? Why are they tempted by the box?

Optional Challenges:
- Try writing this in a point of view other than first person.
- Write as if the box isn't necessarily something physical.

Thought it might be a quick, fun writing endeavor! :)

We were talking about cakes and then...

sleighintomordor 3:38 pm
vanilla/vanilla is sooooo boring.
thejeffchannel1 3:38 pm
This is true ....it doesn't matter to me, whatever mood I'm in chooses the cake lol
sleighintomordor 3:39 pm
XDDD
jenny makes delicious strawberry cake.
thejeffchannel1 3:39 pm
Mmmm..that sounds good
sleighintomordor 3:39 pm
yeah. she's a really good cook.
thejeffchannel1 3:40 pm
Pterodactyl
...I was seeing if I could spell it
Don't be alarmed

DRIVE-THRU GUY: Can I help you?
JEFF: Can I have the triple berry smoothie thing!!!!!
DRIVE-THRU GUY: Ummm.. I don't even know what that is.
JEFF: The triple berry smoothie thing!!!!
DRIVE-THRU GUY: The Frutista??
JEFF: Is that the berry thing???
DRIVE-THRU GUY: Yeah.
JEFF: Then yes!!!

I am impressed that all the specials this year had a common theme that brought them together.

Like the other episodes of 2009, I felt the finale was random, too drawn out, and pointless.

Wilf wins for acting.

( One spoiler. )

It could have been good.

Eleven seems pretty rad. Bring it, season five. Don't you disappoint me too.

JEFF: My sister, my mom, and my sister's friend are all downstairs, singing "Jesus Takes the Wheel."
ANNIE: You're really worked up about this, aren't you?
JEFF: They're playing the karaoke CD and singing in harmony!

[A few minutes later.]
JEFF: They're singing it a third time. I'd go get some more breakfast, but I'm scared. This doesn't happen at your house.

JEFF: My house is insane. My dad is sitting downstairs on the first floor, just working on his laptop, completely disregarding the three women in the other room singing the karaoke version of "Jesus Takes the Wheel" in three part harmony. My brother and his friend are on the second floor, trying to learn how to skateboard in the hallway and failing. And I'm sitting alone in my room on the third floor with a box of tissues, talking to you.

Big things I got include The Demigod Files, I Am The Messenger, Star Trek, Half-Blood Prince, money to see the HP exhibit, and a $50 Christmas bonusss. I am pleased.

Plus, Jeff got tickets to see Dane Cook in Boston on December 31st and money for First Night. He invited me, so we're going!!!! And we will FREEZE. But I get to see der Jeffrey and he's planning on coming back to my house after, so yayayayayay! I'm super excited.

He also got MICKEY. MOUSE. BOXERS. From his grandparents. Who gave Disney shirts to the rest of his family. I told him I should get a Minnie Mouse bra and underwear set and we'll match.

Hungry, hungry meee. Ready for om noms! Posssssibly seeing a movie tonight? If not, watching Stah Trek and maybe Harryyy Potterrr too. I wish I could watch HP6 with a group of people. I mean, I enjoy it solely for how comically bad it is. I think I'm the only one. XD

Futzing with work for a potential Percy Jackson RPG...the ending leaves it naaaice and open to pick up right there. For spoilery reasons I am hesitant to do so. I might anyway and bend a rule or two. We'll see!

I love when gum is delicious and squishy.

Six daysss, hopefullyyy. :]]]]]]]]]

Worked my ass off today. Am ready to crash. Can't yet. Eener, neener.

I have had a headache allllll day. And everything's been spinning recently..it's like being tipsy without the alcohol and fun...

I'm wearing a Santa hat. I don't know whose it is. Jeff left it at my house. I suspect it isn't his, though. I also have his shirt and four of his socks.. o.o Good thing I do my own laundry now!
The little bugger bought me another Christmas gift. I don't know why. He said it's just something silly and only cost a few bucks. But a few bucks is ALL THE MONEY HE HAS. D: Vhat a beast.

He's getting a ferret tonight. His sister is getting it for Christmas. I never understood the interest in ferrets. They bite. And they look like long rats.

If I have to hear another word about fucking Chomper the dinosaur, I WILL hang someone.

I reallyyy hope it isn't freezing when I go to Boston next week.. o.o

Almost done with Percy Jackson. I really, really recommend it. It's great. I predicted a lot of the stuff, but it was like, "This is the least likely thing to happen, so, but laws of irony, this will probably happen." The way Riordan worked it though was fun and creative, so I wasn't bothered that I guessed a few things.
I'm still deciding whether I'd like to make a RPG for it. I have a character, so I'm awfully tempted. Advertising will be bad, though, 'cause not many people know it..and I don't really want it associated with the upcoming film, 'cause it looks pretty different from the books. And kind of bad..

Mariah Carey is singing in her underwear on my TV. I don't know why.

Paneity says (9:12 PM):
I never realized how rushed the ending [of Rudolph] was before. It's like, "Rudolph is a misfit. This is sad. This is sad for half an hour. Then he runs away and YUKON CORNELIUS MISFIT TOYS BUMBLE GOING HOME BUUUUUMBBLLLLLEE CHRISTMAS THE END.

Paneity says (9:14 PM):
It still creeps me out that they pull out the Bumble's teeth
They. Pull. Out. His. Teeth. All of them. He has none left. D:
(I still don't get why he doesn't just... step on them, though)

Paneity says (9:16 PM):
Do you know he's called both Herbie and Hermie in the course of the movie?
WELL EDITED, GUYS

Paneity says (9:17 PM):
And half the characters in the movie are assholes. Donner's an asshole, Comet's an asshole, Papa Elf is an asshole, the Bumble is an asshole, SANTA CLAUS is the biggest asshole of them all

Paneity says (9:18 PM):
Because it features the biggest loopholes EVER
Like how apparently Donner and Clarice and Mrs. Donner went out searching for Rudolph months ago, but the Bumble is just like - waving at them.

Paneity says (9:19 PM):
Though, I think it was an extended version
I never remembered Yukon Cornelius finding a peppermint mine
A PEPPERMINT MINE
Who needs silver and gold? I've got fucking peppermint!
Surely Santa will want to buy this peppermint from me that I found in a mine on his land - oh wait
(Also, island of misfit toys. Ruled by a lion with wings. Why?)

Paneity says (9:21 PM):
And it still bugs me that Santa is all, "Oh, there is a blizzard. We must cancel Christmas. So sad." YOU LIVE IN THE NORTH FUCKING POLE. YOU SHOULD BE USED TO THIS BY NOW. PURCHASE SOME DAMN HEADLIGHTS.

Paneity says (9:21 PM):
The songs come out of nowhere XDDD
It's like...
RUDOLPH: I wish...
CLARICE: THERE'S ALWAYS TOMORROW...
RUDOLPH: Um, yeah, I know. I own a calendar.
CLARICE: FOR DREAMS TO COME TRUE
RUDOLPH: But don't you want to know what I wish?
CLARICE: BELIEVE IN YOUR DREAMS...
RUDOLPH: ;_;

Paneity says (9:23 PM):
Also, I do not think Herbie should be practicing dentistry without a degree. This can only end in tears. Probably also blood.



When something isn't right in front of me and hasn't been for a few days, I become disconcertingly apathetic about it.
I hate dealing with sulkers.

Does anyone want to go see the Harry Potter Exhibit in Boston? I was planning to go with Jeff, but I'm not sure whether that'll happen or not. I MUST SEE IT. I NEED A BACK UP PLAN. It's like..$25, btdubs.

AWWWWWWW: http://twitpic.com/uq7a5