I Can't Wait For You To...

Persona 3...

2008-09-10T20:51:09Z

...is so amazing.

Yeah. So much for college, kids. Who wants to study when they could be fighting shadows and developing relationships with people that aren't real?

Haha... I jest.

On a much more important note, I wish the dining hall would serve frosted flakes again. After getting out of my late-afternoon stat class, there's nothing I like more than settling down with a bowl of that wonderful cereal before I head off to the RAC for some quality treadmill time.

Yes, my freshman year is turning out to be a joke. At least I'm employed again, though. More money for Otakon.

Huh.

2008-08-13T15:25:45Z

I think I'm going to cosplay someone *I've* always wanted to frolick around Otakon as and be Haruko from FLCL next year.

I may have already recruited a Naota. I have mad skillz in that department.

Any ideas yet on what the rest of you guys are doing next year?

Atlantic City...

2008-07-21T01:46:37Z

... was pretty epic.

When Alyssa and I weren't frolicking in the ocean, we were pacing up and down the boardwalk, stalking the hoards of stray cats, eating impressive amounts of awesome food, searching for ferris wheels, lawling at the Ripley's exhibits, commenting on the cultural diversity of the city (HOT ASIAN BOYS GALORE LOLZ), and exploring the wide variety of stores that carried merchandise we could never afford.

Oh, and getting our fortunes told too.

Yes, we succumbed to the joys of getting our palms read, getting fed total BS, and being ripped off all in one process. Although the readings were advertised as "$1", they were actually $10, but since I only had $9 our fortune teller was willing to drop the price for both of us. (Woo?!)

The funny thing is, even though I knew I was getting fed random BS, I really enjoyed this part of our frolicking in Atlantic City.

Alright, after I held my hands palms-up, the lady started by exclaiming over my long life-line and told me "that you should at least be able to live 'till eighty-one, and possibly longer if you stay healthy."

She then continued by describing the most observable characteristics of my personality by looking at my palms and my face. She categorized me as having been creative, lucky, and intuitive ever since birth (these being my major characteristics) and that I should explore these traits further by devoting myself to a profession that supports them.

She then suggested a list of "professional fields" that she thought would strengthen them; child-care, special education, healing/therapy, and the arts. (Ew for child-care and special education, though the last two seem more like me.)

After that, she began to discuss my current status in life and my relationships with my family and friends. She told me that I would be facing a lot of big decisions in the upcoming year (no duh; I *did* tell her I was eighteen), that I was currently going through some family problems (sort of true, but doesn't everybody?), and that a "change of scenery" in September would do wonders for me (heh -- wonder how she figured that out? College, anyone?).

Her next comment almost made me laugh out loud right there in the little closet-booth-thing, and it apparently had the same effect on Alyssa who was standing right outside the door. She apparently doesn't think too highly of you guys, because she somberly stated "while your friends strive to appear true to your face, you should always remain alert because they are far from it behind your back."

It made me think, at least. Definitely not something you want to hear about the people you care about the most.

After that she started talking about my future. Apparently I am "not to be married until you're at least twenty-four" and that she "could foresee two engagements but only one marriage in your future." Yippee.

She continued by telling me that my eventual husband will be "as creative and sophisticated as you are" and that he will be "very business-like and professional." She went on by talking about how he would probably be a leader in his field, very admirable, etc, etc. I immediately imagined your stereotypical, successful asian businessman, and I almost started laughing out loud again. (But he was a hot one in my mind-theatre, I'll have you know.)

Oh, and apparently we get two kids together. Joyous joy. However, according to our fortune-teller, "they will come much later in life." (Maybe by that time I'll get bored with being an individual?)

She wrapped it up by re-emphasizing the fact that I had a long life ahead of me, but as long as I continued to exercise my creative and hardworking nature, money and love would come fairly easily to me.

Aww, isn't it so sweet and vague?

Well, now I can cross that of my "Stupid Things To Do Before I Die" list at the very least.

So... uhm...

2008-07-11T20:49:54Z

...been drinking a lot of fluids lately since keeping hydrated will make you less tired and more alert.

Yep.

It's the little things that remind you that summer boredom can kill.

On a different note, I get to go to a viewing tonight. Yippee. Who doesn't love awkward situations like that?

Ugh.

August seventh needs to hurry up and get here already.

I have a huge problem with...

2008-07-06T00:55:26Z

...the Otakon Weapons Policy.

I know they've banned pretty much everything in order to look out for all the con-goers' safety, but now our options (especially for prop guns) are extremely limited.

This kind of sucks when you want to do a Hellsing cosplay and don't want to fork out hundreds of dollars to re-model and customize a toy gun, OR walk around the con all day worrying that the Spec Ops are going to swoop down and tear you to pieces for your "movable parts."

Caitlin, you may want to reconsider attempting to re-construct Rip's big-ass gun, because the staff is going to give you hell for it if it's not obviously fake. Unless you make it out of paper mache or something, you might have some issues.

Another problem is getting weapon props TO the con, especially after what happened at the Boston con when some kids almost got shot for carrying props that looked a little too real. The staff recommends that you actually keep your props in a bag or something before you get into the BBC in order to avoid any awkward/dangerous situations like that.

I honestly think it's too much of a hassle now to even bother.

You can find something off of random toy sites if you look for something that vaguely resembles what you need, but even then you need to invest in super glue (for those damn "movable parts") and paint.

And, at the end of it all, the gun still needs to be topped/plugged/painted with something orange.

UGH.

2008-06-02T01:29:36Z

Three grad. parties back-to-back = NEVER AGAIN.

Driving to Westminster Maryland = NEVER AGAIN.

u___u - ZZZzzz

It's been real, BAHS...

2008-05-23T18:41:58Z

...but I won't be missing you. :D

Random.

2008-04-17T01:43:49Z

Hey guys, what do you think of this dress for Sweeney Todd Day at Otakon this year?

Besides the color, it's pretty similar to what Mrs. Lovett's dress looks like.

What do you all think? Could I pull off Mrs. Lovett if I added my own accessories?

I know I shouldn't be surprised, but...

2008-01-29T02:26:32Z

...my guinea pig is probably going to die soon. His seizures have been getting worse, and today he barely had enough energy to eat, let alone move and respond to being petted.

Cold-hearted when it comes to animals as I normally am, just thinking about it brings tears to my eyes. I loved that thing, damn it... why does it have to suffer like this?

Saturday Video Post #6

2007-11-03T22:56:46Z

Now this is what I would call a good movie.

Sorting Hat Quiz

2007-10-28T23:33:42Z

GRYFFINDOR:

[X] You've never done illegal drugs
[] You have a lot of friends
[] You get along with everyone
[] You haven't made fun of someone for at least two months
[] You love soccer
[] You love baseball
[X] You're into writing and art
[] Favourite music genre is pop rock
[] You believe in "innocent until proven guilty" theory
[] Abortion is wrong
[X] The war against Iraq is unneeded
[] One of your favourite colours is red or gold
[X] Good grades at school
[] One of the worst things you can do is lie
[X] You plan on going to college/university

TOTAL: 5

HUFFLEPUFF:

[ ] You're content with mostly everything in your life right now.
[X] You laugh a lot
[ ] You like to follow trends.
[x] Politics suck.
[ ] You love to swim
[ ] Water polo is awesome
[] Pink is one of your favorite colors
[x] Black is morbid & depressing, but you still like it though
[] Michael Jackson is talented as a musical artist. (Look, he could sing)
[] You're an optimist.
[] You're completely straight-edge.
[X] You're very emotional
[ ] Rap, R&B, & hip-hop is your favorite music genre
[x] You don't believe in going steady at a young age
[X] You've made fun of at least one person this week. ( I can't go through one day with out making fun of one of my teachers)

TOTAL: 6

RAVENCLAW:

[X] You're depressed to a certain extent.
[X] You love to read.
[X] You appreciate theatre & arts.
[X] Sports suck.
[x] You're shy.
[ ] Hate is completely unneeded.
[X] Loyalty is the MOST important thing in a relationship
[ ] Indie is your favorite genre of music.
[X] Every once in awhile you have little anger outbursts.
[X] Lying is sometimes okay
[ ] Red is one of your favorite colors.
[ ] Serious is better than funny.

TOTAL: 8

SLYTHERIN:

[X] There's at least one person you hate.
[ ] Basketball is a good sport.
[ ] (American) Football is amazing.
[X] Black is a cool color.
[X] You've lied about something serious.
[X] You're a very deep person. (At least I think so.)
[X] You have considered suicide.
[X] Very loyal.
[X] You like metal.
[ ] They make school seem more important than it is.
[X] You're scared to grow up.
[ ] You've done drugs in the past month.
[X] Anger is one of your primary feelings.
[X] You have trust issues.
[X] Guilty until proven innocent.
11

Go figure. Slytherin again. In all honesty, I don't regard myself as a Slytherin person. >_>

Saturday Video Update #5

2007-10-27T23:27:58Z

Just a short little clip... you can watch the whole thing, but what you want to see is at 1:48.

This illustrates how much of a pimp you can be if you cosplay Raito at Otakon. ;D

Saturday Video Post #4

2007-10-21T15:29:05Z

Because we're graduating soon. (Kinda.)

By the way -- for those that care, the Bel Air Police called my house this morning to tell me that they found my license in the parking lot of the school. xD

Saturday (er?) Video Update #3

2007-10-14T16:42:50Z

Better late than never, right?

Anyway... since we all know how much Alyson loves Beowulf, I've decided to show you this little beauty.

And yes Alyson -- you still have to watch it. I hope you like crack!Beowulf better than normal!Beowulf.

I Don't Really Know.

2007-10-07T20:58:56Z

Anyway.

Dude, Alyssa just killed Alyson's little brother, who dressed up as TEH BEST SAFEWAY GAS STATION EMPLOYEE EVAR LOLZ.

Stacey got her 'socks drained' by Nate. I don't even know what that entails. xD

And Alyson decides to call Alyssa about some random Star Wars crap. I guess she doesn't know that Sean died via a (rare) steak just yet. D:

Saturday Video Madness #2

2007-10-06T23:12:36Z

So yeah... this.

Man, this makes me wish I was Asian. They have perfected the epic nature of WTF humor.

Enjoy! Alyssa should particularly enjoy this due to her love of random japanese game shows / pranks. :D

I HATE MAH FRIIIIEEENDS...

2007-09-30T00:56:27Z

...aka 'UMBC or Bust.'

Anyway, I went to UMBC today.

It was fabulous. I'm going there next year. (*inconspicuously knocks on wood*)

I wanted to rant to Alyson about the glory of the dorm rooms, but Alyson is nowhere to be found.

So I ranted to Cait-Cait instead, but I think she was too busy playing Twilight Princess to listen. (Oh well. Such is my life. I can be like Grendel if I randomly interject thoughts like this, right?)

Oh, and guess who I saw today while I was there?

Yep, you guessed it; Tom! Isn't that so friggin' random you just want to smack yourself in the face?

Hahaha... my life is going to be futile until I immerse myself deeply in college festivities.

Saturday Video Post

2007-09-29T03:09:30Z

Yeah, it's still Friday night... so shoot me.

I can't believe we all randomly decided to do this on a whim, but I'm looking forward to seeing your ~~crack treasures~~ random videos.

Because this is the first week, I have two videos for your viewing pleasures.

This may just be the scariest guinea pig - related commercial ever invented.

Yes. Thirty seconds of guinea pig macro-like joy. I watched this one night and couldn't get to sleep for two hours afterward. :D

And this...

Raptor Jesus was at Otakon.

Alyson should enjoy this one... too bad her idea for cosplaying Christ-zilla at Otakon was already taken. D:

[EDIT: Listen to the background voices in this one... xD]

And that's my Saturday Video Post. Yaaay.

GOODBYE FOREVER SAFEWAY. LOL.

2007-09-26T20:16:12Z

I hope.

This new job opportunity has me more excited than anything else in about as long as I can remember. I don't want to jinx myself, though, so I'm trying to remain calm and poised. ~~Ha ha ha ha ha.~~

I can't wait to see Joan's face. God. I bet she'll love my Yes-Please-Promote-Me-Oh-Wait-Nevermind-I'm-Quitting-Because-The-Sun-Just-Came-Over-The-Horizon reversal.

I've had just about enough of Safeway and its empty promises. And its screw-you-in-the-ass-if-you're-a-guy nature. And other things.

Teehee. Now that I've said all of this, Stacey's parents are going to be like "Yeah, nevermind... ~~you're too scary to work in our store~~ we don't need any more positions right now."

Ey he he.

I think something inside me just combusted.

I'm so behind on my homework its not even funny right now. And I have to be at Safeway in 15 minutes.

Alriiiiiiiiiiiiiiiight.

n0style @ 2007-09-15T08:58:00

2007-09-15T13:01:00Z

I don't think I've ever been so pissed off before in my entire life.

SRSLY.

2007-09-12T00:45:20Z

So yeah. Haven't updated in forever. Been too busy looking at pr0n, bitches.

But anyway. ANYWAY.

I've been randomly referring to myself as "number six" now that I got the nerve to finally go to the guidance office and ask for my class ranking. Out of a class of 397(?) kids, I am the god-forsaken sixth smartest senior in the grand dump known as BA high school.

And what do I have to show for it? I know I shouldn't be complaining because Alyson is just going to come up here later and kill me for whining about it, but... it's just one of those "oh-so-close, yet so fucking far away" things. If I could get past one more person, just ONE MORE person, I would actually be recognized for my "academic prowess" and possibly receive one of those elusive and rumored treasures more commonly known as the "SCHOLARSHIP."

But no. Number six out of three hundred ninety-seven is apparently not good enough, yet it's just close enough to drive me crazy.

So I came up with some great plans the other night that involve me either a) completely blowing school off entirely and bombing all of my classes for the rest of the year and b) just dropping out of school entirely because, quite frankly, this year has been kind of an asshat so far. Congrats, Alyson; you'll be moving up in life. You too, Cait-Cait.

NUMBER FREAKING SIX, AND NO ONE GIVES A FLYING CRAP ABOUT ANYTHING BUT THE TOP FIVE.

I think I'm going to go pull an "an hero" and throwing myself off the nearest bridge. (Would that be that dinky Winter's Run bridge, yah think? Could I die after falling into the river from that?)

But just so you know...

It is 259 days, 3 hours, 15 minutes and 23 seconds until Wednesday, May 28, 2008.

If I forget to take my medicine, then I'll be sick.

2007-08-25T13:10:48Z

School is officially in two days, kids.

Anyway, Alyssa and I are finally going to the 'Project Revolution' concert in New Jersey today. It feels like I've been waiting all summer to see MSI in their full glory. ALL SUMMER. I really hope I don't get moshed to death.

And then there's MCR and Linkin Park, although the big thing for me is still MSI.
Jimmy better wear his skirt, that's all I'm saying.

The best thing about today, though, is knowing that from 10:30-5:30 I should've been at work.

Sucks for them. :D

So... I'll update about the whole amazing adventure later, and I'm sure Alyssa will have a picture post as always.

*screeches*

I love it when my friends drop off the face of the earth.

2007-08-17T16:54:42Z

This survey thinks I'm a wonderful person. :)

Advanced Global Personality Test Results

Extraversion	\|\|\|\|	20%
Stability	\|\|\|\|	20%
Orderliness	\|\|\|\|\|\|\|\|\|\|\|\|\|\|	53%
Accommodation	\|\|\|\|\|\|\|\|\|\|\|\|\|\|	56%
Interdependence	\|\|\|\|\|\|\|\|\|\|\|\|	43%
Intellectual	\|\|\|\|\|\|\|\|\|\|\|\|\|\|	56%
Mystical	\|\|\|\|\|\|\|\|\|\|\|\|\|\|	56%
Artistic	\|\|\|\|\|\|\|\|\|\|	36%
Religious	\|\|\|\|	16%
Hedonism	\|\|\|\|\|\|\|\|\|\|	36%
Materialism	\|\|\|\|\|\|\|\|\|\|\|\|	43%
Narcissism	\|\|\|\|\|\|	30%
Adventurousness	\|\|\|\|\|\|\|\|\|\|\|\|\|\|	56%
Work ethic	\|\|\|\|\|\|\|\|\|\|\|\|\|\|	56%
Self absorbed	\|\|\|\|\|\|\|\|\|\|\|\|	43%
Conflict seeking	\|\|\|\|\|\|\|\|\|\|\|\|	50%
Need to dominate	\|\|\|\|\|\|\|\|\|\|\|\|\|\|\|\|	63%

Romantic	\|\|\|\|\|\|\|\|\|\|\|\|\|\|\|\|\|\|	76%
Avoidant	\|\|\|\|\|\|\|\|\|\|\|\|\|\|\|\|	70%
Anti-authority	\|\|\|\|\|\|\|\|\|\|\|\|\|\|\|\|\|\|	76%
Wealth	\|\|\|\|\|\|	30%
Dependency	\|\|\|\|\|\|\|\|\|\|\|\|\|\|\|\|	70%
Change averse	\|\|\|\|\|\|\|\|\|\|\|\|	50%
Cautiousness	\|\|\|\|\|\|\|\|\|\|\|\|\|\|\|\|	70%
Individuality	\|\|\|\|\|\|\|\|\|\|\|\|	43%
Sexuality	\|\|\|\|\|\|	23%
Peter pan complex	\|\|\|\|\|\|\|\|\|\|\|\|	50%
Physical security	\|\|\|\|\|\|\|\|\|\|\|\|\|\|\|\|\|\|\|\|	90%
Physical Fitness	\|\|\|\|\|\|\|\|\|\|\|\|\|\|	57%
Histrionic	\|\|\|\|\|\|\|\|\|\|\|\|\|\|\|\|\|\|	76%
Paranoia	\|\|\|\|\|\|\|\|\|\|\|\|\|\|\|\|\|\|	76%
Vanity	\|\|\|\|\|\|\|\|\|\|\|\|\|\|\|\|\|\|\|\|	83%
Hypersensitivity	\|\|\|\|\|\|\|\|\|\|\|\|\|\|\|\|\|\|\|\|	90%
Indie	\|\|\|\|\|\|\|\|\|\|\|\|\|\|\|\|	65%

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Stability results were low which suggests you are very worrying, insecure, emotional, and anxious.

Orderliness results were medium which suggests you are moderately organized, hard working, and reliable while still remaining flexible, efficient, and fun.

Extraversion results were low which suggests you are very reclusive, quiet, unassertive, and secretive.

trait snapshot:

introverted, irritable, feels invisible, observer, depressed, does not enjoy leadership, reveals little about self, dislikes large parties, feels undesirable, does not like to stand out, submissive, suspicious, emotionally sensitive, not a thrill seeker, solitude loving, likes silence, fragile, second guesses self, negative, unadventurous, fearful, weird, focuses on people's hidden motives, paranoid, phobic, dependent, cautious, avoidant, semi intellectual

So, since everyone is MIA...

2007-08-10T13:58:27Z

I figured out how to run in Fatal Frame I today.

You hold down the square key.

:D

OMGIHATEMYLIFEANDEVERYTHINGELSE.

I guess I was tagged.

2007-08-09T15:51:18Z

*The Favorites, Have-You-Evers.. and Last Times! Oh, the variety!*
What is your favorite..
gum:	I don't really like gum, but I like the flavor of spearmint.
restaurant:	Enotria
drink:	Green Tea
season:	Autumn
type of weather:	Cold/Crisp/Clear/Slightly Windy
emotion:	Surprised/Happy. That mixture alone makes life worth it.
thing to do on a half day:	...sleep. Internets.
late-night activity:	Internets.
sport:	Internets. (What? >.>) Running is alright too, I guess.
city:	BALTIMORE CUZ THAT'S WHERE OTAKON IS YO.
store:	Safeway, man. Where else do you have a front-row, parking-lot seat to watch arrests everyday? xD
When was the last time you..
cried:	I've been crying off and on due to the messed-up state of my eyes, but that's finally starting to get better. No more bloody tears. :D
played a sport:	Hell if I know.
laughed:	Last night.
hugged someone:	God only knows. Other humans scorn contact with me.
kissed someone:	Relatives?
felt depressed:	At least once a day. :D
felt elated:	At least once every other day. :D
felt overworked:	Only on eight and a half hour days.
faked sick:	Caitlin's birthday. Poor Safeway had to deal.
lied:	I don't know. >.>
What was the last..
word you said:	"okay"
thing you ate:	Yogurt. It was disgusting, too. ;_;
song you listened to:	"Tandem" -- HALCALI
thing you drank:	Lemon water.
place you went to:	Safeway.
movie you saw:	POTC 3
movie you rented:	...I don't even know. O_O
concert you attended:	Something stupid a long time ago.
Who was the last person you..
hugged:	My mother?
cried over:	I don't cry over people ~~that are real.~~
kissed:	A relative?
danced with:	Alyson. At the SHS inductions. :D
shared a secret with:	I don't share my real secrets. My friends would have hate. :D
had a sleepover with:	The only three people I ever have sleepovers with.
called:	Alyson. She never responded, though.
went to a movie with:	...?
saw:	My family members.
were angry with:	I'm always angry. :D
couldn't take your eyes off of:	Father Anderson. (Hah... kidding.)
obsessed over:	I think this answer lies deep down in everyone's hearts already.
Have you ever..
danced in the rain:	No.
kissed someone:	Yes.
done drugs:	Not in the way this question implies.
drank alcohol:	In a controlled environment.
slept around:	No.
partied 'til the sun came up:	No. Why?
had a movie marathon:	No. I hate movies. ._.
gone too far on a dare:	No.
spun until you were immensely dizzy:	Yes.
taken a survey quite like this before:	All surveys are kinda like this.
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