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Sunday, December 31st, 2006
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8:27 pm - Happy New Year!
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It's been ages since I've written anything here, so I thought New Year's Eve might be a good time to do an update. lol. I'm sick at home (still - been sick since I got home from England on Wednesday :T), so I won't be going anywhere tonight!
I think I'm going to steal Debbie's meme here :D.
1. What did you do in 2006 that you'd never done before?
Let's see: travelled alone as an adult; became an honourary Londoner; went to evensong at Westminster Abbey (ethereally beautiful); walked along the Thames at night, began an impromptu carolling session on Christmas Eve in Trafalgar Square; tried and became addicted to Jaffa cakes, McVities' chocolate digestives, and Galaxy chocolate; started eating healthier (apart from the aforementioned!) and feeling better about myself; became mentally and physically stronger; got into and started teacher's college; had four 8:30am classes downtown (and haven't been late yet!); lesson-planned; taught as a real teacher in a real classroom; heard myself called "Miss Choi" and "Miss C"; punished students; RAISED MY VOICE at students; talked to strangers...lots of them; hugged and kissed strangers (lol); stayed out (literally, outside) all night, etc. The list could go on and on.
2. Did you keep your new years' resolutions, and will you make more for next year?
I always seem to forget to make new years' resolutions :).
3. Did anyone close to you give birth?
No, unfortunately.
4. Did anyone close to you die?
No, thank goodness!
5. What countries did you visit?
England (London and York) and the U.S. (NYC, Washington D.C.)
6. What would you like to have in 2007 that you lacked in 2006?
Err...a winning lottery ticket? :D
7. What date from 2006 will remain etched upon your memory, and why?
Hmm...I suppose December 16th. My friend's son, an amazing singer, dancer and actor, had the lead role in a West End musical and December 16th was his last night. I was front row, centre. It was the most brilliant and emotionally-devastating theatre experience of my life.
8. What was your biggest achievement of the year?
Surviving and sticking through a month of teaching practicum when even my supervisor thought the situation was so bad, she offered to let me quit and redo it later in the year (which is pretty unprecedented). Not only did I get through it, I got a fantastic evaluation. Yay me!
9. What was your biggest failure?
Being unable to help a problem student in my practicum. You know, they teach you that you can reach every student but, no matter how hard I tried, I just couldn't. Still stings.
10. Did you suffer illness or injury?
Do two bouts with the flu in as many months count? I somehow managed to cut my foot on my bedframe a couple of days ago too... lol.
11. What was the best thing you bought?
Plane ticket(s) :D.
12. Whose behavior merited celebration?
M.K.'s, for his dedication, quiet determination and strength :).
13. Whose behavior made you appalled and depressed?
Don't ask!
14. Where did most of your money go?
Travelling. Yes, most definitely travelling.
15. What did you get really, really, really excited about?
See 14. lol.
16. What song/artist will always remind you of 2006?
Pass, please.
17. Compared to this time last year, are you:
i. happier or sadder? Happier
ii. Smaller or larger? Smaller
iii. richer or poorer? Poorer
18. What do you wish you'd done more of?
Tried to see more of friends. Life when I'm home is so hectic - it's difficult to find the time to get together :T.
19. What do you wish you'd done less of?
Stressing about school.
20. Did you fall in love in 2006?
Hard to say ;). Actually, no, I didn't.
21. How many one-night stands?
Um, no.
22. What was your favorite TV program?
House.
23. Do you hate anyone now that you didn't hate this time last year?
Hmm, I'm not really one for hating people. I can be angry or frustrated with someone, but that usually turns into indifference. So, no :).
24. What was the best book you read?
Can't decide. The last one I read, though, was "The Diving-Bell and the Butterfly" by Jean-Dominique Bauby. It's a really inspiring and heartbreaking read.
25. What was your greatest musical discovery?
Pass, again! This would require me to think, which my brain isn't willing to do just yet ;).
26. What did you want and get?
A change from the norm and the room to grow and stretch my wings a bit.
27. What did you want and not get?
Nothing really :). I'm pretty content.
28. What was your favorite film of this year?
To tell you the truth, I didn't think much of the films this year. Probably the one I enjoyed the most was "The Prestige".
29. What did you do on your birthday, and how old were you?
I was 24, and I spent it with my two oldest and closest friends :). We went to a lovely French cafe for brunch, then took a walk through a part of downtown we had never been before, chatting all the way.
30. What one thing would have made your year immeasurably more satisfying?
I really can't think of anything, apart from winning the lottery so I never have to think about money again!
31. How would you describe your personal fashion concept in 2006?
I have to confess I became a bit of a shopaholic in 2006! I had to throw out my entire wardrobe over the summer, so replacing everything took a bit of work (and a lot of money). I would say my style now is simple and classic. I've also fallen in love with my ballet flats - I don't think I've worn anything else for at least 5 months :D.
32. What kept you sane?
Being happy :). Jennifer, who always managed to surprise me in some sweet way when I was feeling a bit down or stressed, and who made it clear that she's one of the best friends a girl could have. Knowing that there were other people out there who cared about me and supported me as well, who were in constant contact to share a joke, say something silly, offer encouragement or advice, tell me I was brilliant or that they believed in me, and offer up gossip. So, I guess, meeting new people I can't imagine my life without, and finding and embracing the old friends I know will be with me through thick and thin :D.
33. Which celebrity/public figure did you fancy the most?
None, really :).
34. What political issue stirred you the most?
If you want to get me started on a tirade, ask me what I think about Bush.
35. Who did you miss?
My sister. She started working full-time as a nurse in 2006, which means I can go a few days without seeing her :(.
36. Who was the best new person you met?
I've met so many amazing new people this year and begun loads of new friendships :). There are a handful of people that I've been especially grateful to have met and feel like I've known forever but, if I have to choose one, I have to say Hilda (in London). I think she's the only reason I stayed sane through my first teaching practicum, and I've relied on her support, kindness and encouragement countless times in the past year. Thanks Hilda! :D
37. Tell us a valuable life lesson you learned in 2006:
Life is short, and money is only money. If you want to do something, don't think about the money and just do it! There's no room or time for regrets.
38. Quote a song lyric that sums up your year:
What do you do with a BA in English?
What is my life going to be?
4 years of college and plenty of knowledge
Have earned me this useless degree.
I can't pay my bills yet
'Cause I have no skills yet.
The world is a big scary place!
But somehow I can't shake
The feeling I might make
A difference
To the human race.
(from "Avenue Q")
And I'm adding my own question...
39. What are you looking forward to in 2007?
Living and interning in London for one and a half months (end of April through mid June) at St Paul's Cathedral School (yes, the school for the boy choristers); Jen and Jon's wedding; finding a teaching job for September, preferably not in the country :D
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| Thursday, April 13th, 2006
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12:32 pm - Teacher's College
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Just a quick update, since a few of you have been asking about this...the results of teacher's college applications =). I'm happy to say that next year I'll still be in the city and I'll be at OISE, the University of Toronto's teacher's college. Needless to say, I'm ecstatic. Some of you can attest to my general freak-out a couple of days before I got the results ^_~.
In other news, just back from London. What an AMAZING city - I just love it. I feel so comfortable there; it's hard to explain. Really sad to be back (and happy too, sort of) and already trying to figure out when I can go again =).
current mood:  happy
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| Sunday, February 26th, 2006
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6:33 pm - As if anyone wants to know anything more about me... =)
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LAYER ONE: ON THE OUTSIDE
Name: Linda Choi
Birthday: August 27, 1982
Current Location: Richmond Hill, Ontario, Canada
Eye Color: Brown
Hair Color: Black
Righty or Lefty: Righty
Zodiac Sign: Virgo
Favorite music: I'm partial to musical soundtracks, movie scores, big band/swing, and classical
LAYER TWO: ON THE INSIDE
What Shoes Did You Wear Today: Slippers =). I didn't get dressed today.
Your weakness: Cookies!!! (like Debs =D!) I'm a total cookie monster.
Your perfect pizza: Um...anything without green peppers...or onions.
Goal you'd like to achieve: Travelling all over the world.
LAYER THREE: YESTERDAY, TODAY, TOMORROW
Your most overused phrase: That's amazing.
Your thoughts first waking up: What time is it?
Your best physical feature: Hmm, I don't know. I'm not confident enough to say I have one =).
Your most missed memory: Sitting in a lawn chair overlooking a serene harbour on Georgian Bay, watching the sunset with my family. I've never felt so content in my entire life.
LAYER FOUR: YOUR PICK:
Pepsi or Coke: Doesn't matter.
McDonald's or Burger King: McDonald's (for their nuggets!)
Adidas or Nike: Adidas
Lipton Tea or Nestea: Nestea
Chocolate or vanilla: Vanilla
LAYER FIVE: DO YOU?
Smoke: Absolutely not =P.
Swear: Rarely.
Take showers: Yup.
Have a crush: Nope =).
Think you've been in love: Nope again.
Want to get married: Maybe if I meet the right guy.
Like(d) high school: At times though, thinking about it these days, not really.
Believe in yourself: Nope =).
Get motion sickness: Yes. In cars, on planes, on boats, etc, etc.
Think you're a health freak: DEFINITELY not.
Get along with your parents: Sometimes.
LAYER SIX: IN THE PAST MONTH
Drank alcohol: Yes.
Gone on a date: No, but that's not a bad thing =).
Gone to the mall: Yes, but not as often as I would have liked!
Been on stage: Nope.
Eaten Sushi: No
Been dumped: No
Gone skinny dipping: No
Dyed your hair: No
LAYER SEVEN: HAVE YOU EVER
Taken off your clothes during a game: Uh, no.
Gotten beaten up: No. Well, actually, there was that time in 3rd grade where a guy put snow down my back. Does that count?
Changed who you were to fit in: Definitely not.
LAYER EIGHT: GETTING OLDER
Age you hope to be married: Between 23 and 100 =).
Describe your dream wedding: A small wedding with only the people I care about there. I'm thinking I'll rent a castle for a weekend in the UK and have the ceremony in its chapel before having the reception and having everyone sleep over for the night.
How do you want to die: Painlessly =).
LAYER NINE: IN A GAL/GUY
Best eye color? Doesn't matter.
Best hair color? Doesn't matter.
Height: Ditto Debs (taller than me!)
Best first date location: Doesn't matter =).
LAYER TEN: IN THE NUMBERS
Number of people: Number of people where? There's 3 in the house right now, if that's what you're asking.
Number of CD's: Uhhh....200? 300? Definitely less than the number of DVDs I own =).
Number of piercings: Just a single piercing in each ear.
Number of tattoos: None
Number of times ur names been in the newspaper: Hmm. 4 or 5?
Number of scars on body: I think just one, from skating. I don't know =). Possibly more.
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| Saturday, February 25th, 2006
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4:17 pm - YAY!!!
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| Thursday, February 9th, 2006
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4:22 pm
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I'm jumping on the bandwagon too (look at what you've done Debs! =P haha). Awhile ago I decided I would read (and re-read) my entire collection of literature in alphabetical order. After trying valiantly, I forgot about it and instead read whatever the hell I wanted at whatever time I wanted. Now I'm trying again. Last night I finished the second book in my collection.
What? Mansfield Park
Who? Jane Austen. If you don't know who Jane Austen is, I'll refuse to talk to you =).
When? Uh...it was originally published in 1814.
Where? I'm another one of those people who loves to read before going to bed...and often ends up sleeping really late as a result =). I also read some on the subway and while waiting for students to approach in Regent Park.
How'd I get it? I bought it.
Why? Why what? Why did I buy it? Why not?
Length 340 pages. It took me about 2 days to read it, in two segments of 1-2 hours.
First Bit: About thirty years ago, Miss Maria Ward of Huntingdon, with only seven thousand pounds, had the good luck to captivate Sir Thomas Bertram, of Mansfield Park, in the county of Northampton, and to be thereby raised to the rank of a baronet's lady, with all the comforts and consequences of a handsome house and large income. (Typically Austen, eh?)
My Thoughts: Well, it certainly wasn't my favourite Austen book. Maybe it was just because I had read an Austen book immediately before, but the whole thing seemed so predictable and typical. Don't get me wrong, I usually love Austen, but her novels do tend to be all about the same thing. I also found I couldn't identify with any of the characters, especially Fanny (the protagonist), who was so shy, proper and spineless that I just wanted her to disappear. None of the characters were even likeable, which is usually a bad thing =). Ah well, at least now I can say that I've read it and never have to again, if I so choose.
Next up, Charlotte Bronte's The Professor. Looks like I may give up this alphabetical order scheme again =).
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| Wednesday, February 8th, 2006
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12:41 am
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Some of you may know that Kevin and I went to New York City and Washington, D.C. at the beginning of January. It was a great trip - we had a lot of fun, went to a million museums (literally =D), saw a bunch of great Broadway shows and met some celebrities. Other than some minor quibbles (I absolutely HATE landing in a new city and having to immediately navigate the subway system), everything went fairly smoothly. That is, until we got to the airport to fly home to Toronto.
( Read on... )
current mood: amused
current music: Corpse Bride OST - The Piano Duet
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| Wednesday, January 25th, 2006
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1:34 pm
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Bryan had this on this livejournal, so I thought I'd fill it out too =). Saves me the trouble of having to type a lot. lol.
Appearance
[ ] I am shorter than 5'4.
[x] I think I'm ugly sometimes.
[x] I have many scars.
[x] I tan easily.
[x] I wish my hair was a different color.
[ ] I have friends who have never seen my natural hair color.
[ ] I have a tattoo.
[x] I am self-conscious about my appearance.
[ ] I have/I've had braces.
[?] I wear glasses/contacts. (I've had laser eye surgery - does that count?)
[ ] I would get plastic surgery if it were 100 safe, free of cost, and scar-free.
[x] I've been told I'm attractive by a complete stranger.
[ ] I have more than 2 piercings.
[ ] I have piercings in places besides my ears.
[x] I have freckles.
Family/Home Life
[x] I've sworn at my parents.
[x] I've run away from home. (when I was 7 =D)
[ ] I've been kicked out of the house.
[x] My biological parents are together.
[ ] I have a sibling less than one year old.
[x] I want to have kids someday.
[ ] I've had children.
[ ] I've lost a child.
School/Work
[ ] I'm in school.
[x] I have a job.
[x] I've fallen asleep at work/school.
[x] I almost always do my homework.
[ ] I've missed a week or more of school. (Not recently.)
[ ] I've been on the Honor Roll within the last 2 years.
[ ] I failed more than 1 class last year.
[ ] I've stolen something from my job.
[ ] I've been fired.
[x] I've skipped school.
Embarrassment
[ ] I've slipped out a "lol" in a spoken conversation.
[x] Disney movies still make me cry
[ ] I've peed from laughing
[x] I've snorted while laughing.
[x] I've laughed so hard I've cried.
[ ] I've glued my hand to something.
[ ] I've laughed till some kind of beverage came out of my nose.
[ ] I've had my pants rip in public.
[x] I've spilt stuff on my clothes in public.
Health
[ ] I was born with a disease/impairment.
[x] I've gotten stitches.
[x] I've broken a bone.
[ ] I've had my tonsils removed.
[ ] I've sat in a doctors office with a friend.
[x] I've had my wisdom teeth removed.
[ ] I had a serious surgery.
[x] I've had chicken pox.
[ ] I've had the measles.
Traveling
[ ] I've driven over 200 miles in one day.
[x] I've been on a plane.
[x] I've been to Canada.
[ ] I've been to Mexico.
[x] I've been to Niagara Falls.
[ ] I've been to Japan.
[ ] I've Celebrated Mardi Gras in New Orleans.
[x] I've been to Europe.
[ ] I've been to Africa.
[x] I've been on a train.
Experiences
[x] I've gotten lost in my city.
[ ] I've seen a shooting star.
[ ] I've wished on a shooting star.
[ ] I've seen a meteor shower.
[x] I've gone out in public in my pajamas.
[x] I've pushed all the buttons on an elevator.
[x] I've kicked a guy where it hurts.
[x] I've been to a casino.
[ ] I've been skydiving.
[ ] I've gone skinny dipping.
[ ] I've played spin the bottle.
[ ] I've drank a whole gallon of milk in one hour.
[ ] I've crashed a car
[x] I've been Skiing.
[x] I've been in a play.
[x] I've met someone in person from the internet.
[x] I've caught a snowflake on my tongue.
[ ] I've seen the Northern Lights.
[ ] I've sat on a roof top at night.
[ ] I've played chicken.
[x] I've played a prank on someone.
[x] I've ridden in a taxi.
[ ] I've seen the Rocky Horror Picture Show.
[x] I've eaten Sushi.
[ ] I've been snowboarding.
Relationships
[x] I'm single.
[ ] I'm in a relationship.
[ ] I'm engaged.
[ ] I'm married.
[ ] I've gone on a blind date.
[ ] I've been the dumpee more than the dumper.
[ ] I miss someone right now.
[ ] I have a fear of commitment.
[ ] I've cheated in a relationship.
[ ] I've gotten divorced.
[ ] I've had feelings for someone who didn't have them back.
[ ] I've told someone I loved them when I didn't.
[ ] I've told someone I didn't love them when I did.
[ ] I've kept something from a past relationship.
Sexuality
[ ] I've had a crush on someone of the same sex.
[ ] I've had a crush on a teacher.
[ ] I am a cuddler.
[ ] I've been kissed in the rain.
[x] I've hugged a stranger.
[ ] I have kissed a stranger.
Honesty/Crime
[x] I've done something I promised someone else I wouldn't.
[x] I've done something I promised myself I wouldn't.
[ ] I've snuck out of my house.
[x] I have lied to my parents about where I am.
[ ] I am keeping a secret from the world.
[ ] I've cheated while playing a game.
[ ] I've cheated on a test.
[ ] I've run a red light.
[ ] I've been suspended from school.
[x] I've witnessed a crime.
[ ] I've been in a fist fight.
[ ] I've been arrested.
[ ] I've shoplifted.
Drugs/Alcohol
[x] I've consumed alcohol.
[ ] I regularly drink.
[ ] I've passed out from drinking.
[ ] I have passed out drunk at least once in the past 6 months.
[ ] I've smoked weed.
[ ] I've taken painkillers when I didn't need them.
[ ] I've eaten shrooms.
[ ] I've popped E.
[ ] I've inhaled Nitrous.
[ ] I've done hard drugs.
[ ] I have cough drops when I'm not sick.
[ ] I can't swallow pills.
[ ] I can swallow about 5 pills at a time no problem
[ ] I have been diagnosed with clinical depression.
[x] I shut others out when I'm depressed.
[ ] I take anti-depressants.
[ ] I'm anorexic or bulimic.
[x] I've slept an entire day when I didn't need it.
[ ] I've woken up crying.
Death and Suicide
[x] I'm afraid of dying.
[ ] I hate funerals.
[x] I've seen someone dying.
[ ] Someone close to me has attempted suicide.
[ ] Someone close to me has committed suicide.
Materialism
[ ] I own over 5 rap CDs.
[x] I own an iPod or MP3 player.
[ ] I have an unhealthy obsession with anime/manga.
[ ] I own multiple designer purses, costing over $100 a piece.
[ ] I own something from Hot Topic.
[ ] I own something from Pac Sun.
[ ] I collect comic books.
[x] I own something from The Gap.
[x] I own something I got on e-bay.
[ ] I own something from Abercrombie.
[ ] I own something from hollister.
[x] I own something from American Eagle.
[ ] I own something from Express.
Political/Social Attitudes
[x] In general, I don't like people.
[x] I'm a feminist.
[ ] I'm outgoing.
[ ] I listen to political music.
[ ] I'm Democratic.
[ ] I'm Republican.
[x] I'm liberal.
[ ] I'm religious.
[x] I dress fairly modestly.
[ ] My attitude is, "If you've got it, flaunt it."
Random
[x] I can sing well.
[ ] I've stolen a tray from a fast food restaurant.
[ ] I open up to others easily.
[x] I watch the news.
[ ] I don't kill bugs.
[x] I hate hearing songs that sacrifice meaning for the sake of being able to rhyme.
[ ] I curse regularly.
[x] I sing in the shower.
[ ] I am a morning person.
[ ] I paid for my cell phone ring tone.
[x] I'm a snob about grammar.
[ ] I am a sports fanatic.
[x] I twirl my hair.
[ ] I have "x"s in my screen name.
[x] I love being neat.
[ ] I love Spam.
[ ] I've copied more than 30 CD's in a day.
[x] I bake well.
[ ] My favorite color is either white, yellow, pink, red or blue.
[ ] I would wear pajamas to school.
[ ] I like Martha Stewart.
[ ] I know how to shoot a gun.
[ ] I am in love with love.
[ ] I am guilty of tYpInG lIkE tHiS.
[x] I laugh at my own jokes.
[ ] I eat fast food weekly.
[x] I believe in ghosts.
[ ] I am online 24/7, even as an away message.
[ ] I've not turned anything in and still got an A in a certain class.
[x] I can't sleep if there is a spider in the room.
[x] I am really ticklish.
[x] I love white chocolate.
[ ] I bite my nails.
[x] I play video games.
[x] I'm good at remembering faces.
[x] I'm good at remembering names.
[x] I'm good at remembering dates.
[x] I have no idea what I want to do for the rest of my life.
[x] My answers are totally honest.
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| Friday, January 20th, 2006
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11:04 pm
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So, I'm at the ROM on Monday, feeling achy and sick and monitoring the exit of the Discovery Room, which is right next to the live insect gallery. Suddenly, a little boy, about 8-years old, comes up to me.
Boy: Excuse me. Can you tell me why so many of the beetles in the case are dead?
Linda: (caught off guard and thinking, "Damn, what did that security guard say that one time? That there was some bacteria circulating in the cases that was killing a lot of bugs? I can't tell him that! Maybe I should tell him something about lifespan...or what they eat! Why don't they friggin' remove the dead bugs more than once a week?!") Um, I think it's because they don't feed the bugs more than once a week.
Boy: (wide-eyed) Uh, okay. Thank you. (turning to his mom) Mom, the lady says they don't feed them more than once a week so they starve to death!
At this point, the mom turned to me with a look of mingled bemusement and accusation, while trying to reassure her son that I must be wrong and the museum wouldn't be so cruel to insects.
*sigh* Call me Linda, destroyer of innocence.
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| Saturday, November 12th, 2005
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8:39 pm
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Ah crap, I've been tagged =). Hmm, 5 days I'm looking forward to in the next month? *sigh* My life is so boring - this is going to be hard!
1) November 18 - like everyone else, I'm excited that "Harry Potter" is coming out =). I'm a little worried about there being yet another director, but I guess we'll have to see what happens.
2) November 22 - Kevin's birthday =). Because I like birthdays and Kevin's my friend! =) lol
3) November 27 - Jen and I are going to see "Movin' Out"! Woohoo!!!
4) December 3 - because the day before is my parent's anniversary, the whole family is heading down to Niagara Falls for the weekend to gamble all our money away =). It should be fun.
5) December 9 - "The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe" =). I'm so excited about this movie, it's not even funny! I hope I'm not disappointed in the end!
Okay, I tag...umm...whoever hasn't been tagged! *cough* Brenda *cough*.
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| Friday, November 11th, 2005
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12:41 pm - Having been to Normandy, this seemed especially important this year...
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They went with songs to the battle, they were young,
Straight of limb, true of eye, steady and aglow.
They were staunch to the end against odds uncounted;
They fell with their faces to the foe.
They shall not grow old, as we that are left grow old:
Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn.
At the going down of the sun and in the morning
We will remember them.
They mingle not with their laughing comrades again;
They sit no more at familiar tables of home;
They have no lot in our labour of the day-time;
They sleep beyond England's foam.
But where our desires are and our hopes profound,
Felt as a well-spring that is hidden from sight,
To the innermost heart of their own land they are known
As the stars are known to the Night;
As the stars that shall be bright when we are dust,
Moving in marches upon the heavenly plain;
As the stars that are starry in the time of our darkness,
To the end, to the end, they remain.
Lest we forget.
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| Wednesday, November 9th, 2005
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11:46 am - Randomness
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What, Linda is posting twice in one day?! How can this be, you ask? =) Well, basically, I'm saddened by the lack of updates by everyone - I have no idea what's going on with most of you =T. So, here is my entry of everything and anything, completely random of course, that is up with me.
I've graduated from UofT and am now drifting aimlessly as I apply to teacher's college. Actually, aimless probably isn't the right word since I AM applying to teacher's college =). lol.
I still have 5 teacher's college essays to write and they have to arrive at their destinations by December 1, 2005.
My hair is getting VERY long =). I'm contemplating cutting it but really want to do something new - I'm getting bored with it. Hmm...dilemmas, dilemmas.
I'm volunteering at the ROM, Bata Shoe Museum, and a program in Regent Park right now. It's fun, but I spend most of my days chasing little kids around museums before coming home to supervise homework and pretend to instill knowledge in high-school kids (tutoring).
I'm getting very fed up with my routine =). Does anyone want to do something new with me? Go somewhere new with me? Anything??
I keep accidentally hurting my fingers. First, I cut my finger on my computer tower. Don't ask how because I have ABSOLUTELY no idea =). Second, I cut another finger on my poppy pin. Yes, cut, not poked. I don't understand how these weird things are causing me to actually cut my fingers - I'm starting to feel like Jen in the "Mysterious Case of the Cut Caused by her Locker". Was I abducted by aliens, who drew blood from my hands by making small incisions? Nuh nuh nuh nuh nuh nuh nuh nuh... (<-- Twilight Zone music.)
My country, when I take over the world, will house only Latin speakers. That's right, Latin.
I need to go to a TSO concert =). NEED to! My soul is starved of classical music right now.
I've become strangely indifferent to eating these past few months =). If I don't consciously remind myself to eat, I won't. And experience no hunger pains because of it.
I miss school =). Yes, I'll admit it. Being out of school is REALLY scary. At least, in school, I had structure and knew what I was doing. I was also learning (well, some of the time =D), which is more than I can say right now. I can literally FEEL my brain rotting away.
I've recently become very nostalgic. A couple of weeks ago, I got very interested in where all of my elementary school friends have gone and, thus, tried to contact a few of them =). I got in touch with Rachel Sheps and she filled me in on what everyone's doing. It's so strange to think that I'm at an age where contacting an old friend will actually garner interesting and important information. In the past, all friends were fairly new and nothing would have happened during the lapse in friendship - now, people have gotten married or become doctors or engineers or moved to Africa.
Random fact: At any given time, I have a random song running through my head on a continuous loop. Sometimes it can be quite aggravating, but most of the time I just treat it as a background track to the movie of my life. Right now the song is still "A Heart Full of Love" from Les Mis. I'm probably exacerbating the problem by listening to the song on my stereo =).
I've forgotten how to use commas properly =). Quite alarming, since I'm an English major (WAS an English major? Hold an English degree?) and am going to be expected to TEACH English, if all goes well. I just find myself putting them in at random spots or becoming confused about where they're needed. I'm always thinking, "Does this sentence need a comma? Are there too many commas in this sentence?"
I'm addicted to emoticons and smileys. "Hi, my name is Linda, and I'm a smiley-addict." I just can't break myself of the habit of putting them in all over the place! I'm trying. VERY hard. I put them in whenever I feel like making a physical expression, which, it turns out, is very often. Argh, someone stop me!!!
I read a 400-page book in 2 hours last night. Is that normal?
Okay, enough randomness =). I invite everyone else to post their own randomness! Please. To alleviate my boredom and fill me in on what's going on with you and what's going through your minds right now =).
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10:59 am
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Okay, I'll stop lurking and finally post something! =) It's been such a long time...
Let's see, 5 things that make me happy? I, too, will skip friends because everyone has said it and you guys already know I love you...most of the time =). haha, I'm just kidding.
My list:
1) Travelling. There's just something so exciting about getting on a plane and knowing that, when you get off it, you'll be in a new place with a billion new things to see =). I like the adventure of a new place and being able to discover and experience new things.
2) A good book. You know the kind - the ones that pull you in and keep you reading until you've finished the whole thing. The ones that wring genuine emotion from you or make you completely forget reality.
3) Music. I think I've said this before, but truly beautiful music makes me feel positively euphoric =).
4) Musicals. Possibly because it's a combination of 2) and 3) - you get to lose yourself in a story AND the music is often astoundingly good and beautifully sung =).
5) Museums/Historical Sites/HISTORY!! haha, yes, I know I'm a complete geek =). There's just something about looking at something historical or standing in a historical place that gives me goosebumps. You can really FEEL the past, which is so amazing to me, and imagine all of the people who used those items or stood in those places or lived their own lives so long ago.
Hmm, all of these things seem to be about removing me from reality =). haha. That's pretty funny.
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| Monday, May 16th, 2005
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4:26 pm - quick update
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Hi everyone,
Well, I'm here in London and I wanted to give a brief update of how thing's are going with me, in case anyone's interested =). So far it's been fantastic. I think I may be more tired than I've ever been in my life, but it's a good kind of tired, if you know what I mean. We've been doing a lot of walking over here (even within the tubes you usually have to walk at least 5-10 minutes just to transfer lines) and trying to get used to the food (blander than Canada) and the slang/language. It's been fun though, and I'm having a great time! =) Today we visited St. Paul's Cathedral and climbed the 500+ stairs to the topmost gallery - my legs were shaking by the time we got back to the bottom but the view was definitely worth it. Anyway, if anyone wants to get in touch with me or anything, I'll have internet access (though it'll be limited) until the 19th and then again in the beginning of June.
I hope everyone is having a great time back in Canada - I'm surprised to admit that I'm actually slightly homesick =).
Talk to you soon,
Linda
current mood: happy
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| Sunday, October 24th, 2004
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1:17 am - On a lighter note...
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I've decided I need a cheerful entry to accompany my depressing one, so I've decided to "jump on the bandwagon as well". Post memories of me! =)
It can be anything you want.
Then post this to your journal.
See what people remember about you!
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| Sunday, June 6th, 2004
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8:56 pm
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They shall grow not old as we
That are left grow old;
Age shall not weary them nor
The years condemn.
At the going down of the sun
And in the morning,
We will remember them.
June 6, 1944. Lest we forget.
current mood: thankful
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| Friday, June 4th, 2004
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12:09 pm
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So, the other day, Judy, Kevin and I were discussing how it seems unlikely that a camping trip will go ahead this year. I suggested, therefore, that we go on some sort of road trip. The question is, who's interested? And do you have any idea where you want to go?
The reason I ask is that I saw an ad in the paper for this year's version of "It's Time for a Little T.O.". For $149 CDN you get a one-night's stay at a hotel, dinner at a great restaurant, a ticket to "The Producers," "Mamma Mia!," or "Hairspray" and a $20 gift certificate for ROOTS. I thought it might be kinda fun to take advantage of this deal and also spend some time at some of the city's sights (like the AGO, the ROM, Casa Loma, the zoo, etc. - we can pretend to be tourists). Is anyone interested?
The alternative is that we plan an ACTUAL road trip somewhere - maybe to Niagara-on-the-Lake, north to Montreal or Quebec, or south to the States somewhere. I think enough people have their Gs to make this a viable option, or we could be lazy and take the train =).
Anyone who's interested, let me know what you want to do and WHEN (when you get days off, all possible weekends you'd be free, etc, etc) =). If we go with the Toronto special, we'll have to book soon - I'm fairly sure it's selling pretty well.
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