"To The Sun"

Written by Ingeborg Bachmann
Translated from the German by Peter Filkins

More beautiful than the remarkable moon and its noble light,
More beautiful than the stars, the celebrated orders of night,
Much more beautiful than the firey display of a comet,
And so much more beautiful than any planet,
Because your life and my life depend on it daily, is the sun.

Beautiful sun, which rises, remembering its tasks
And completing them, most beautiful in summer, when a day
Shimmers on the coast and the calm mirror of sails
Passes before your eye, until you tire and eventually doze.

Without the sun, even art puts on a veil again.
You cease to appear to me, and the sea and the sand,
Lashed by shadows, hide beneath my lids.

Beautiful light, which keeps us warm, sustains and marvelously ensures
That i see again, and that I see you again!

Nothing more beautiful under the sun than to be under the sun...

Nothing more beautiful than to see the reed in the water and the bird above
Pondering its flight and, below, the fish in their school,
Colourful, shapely, come into the world on a beam of light,
And to see the circumference, the square of a field, the thousand corners of my land,
And the dress you have put on. Your dress, bell-shaped and blue!

A beautiful blue in which peacocks strut and bow,
The blue of distances, zones of joy with climates for my every mood.
The horizon's blue chance! And my enchanted eyes
Widen again and blink and burn themselves sore.

Beautiful sun, which even from dust deserves the highest praise,
Causing me to raise a cry, not to the moon,
The stars, the night's garish comets that name me a fool,
But rather to you, and ultimately to you alone,
As I lament the inevitable loss of my sight.

When I read this poem today, immediately one of my favourite commercials came to mind. The commercial featured a man running. Running across the city, running along the tracks, stopping nowhere in particular, only to begin running back the same way he had came. That's when the words came up: "What would you do if you knew that one day you couldn't? A message from the M.S. Society of Canada". Really makes you think doesn't it?

"Fix You" - Coldplay

When you try your best but you don't succeed
When you get what you want but not what you need
When you feel so tired but you can't sleep
Stuck in reverse

And the tears come streaming down your face
When you lose something you can't replace
When you love someone but it goes to waste
Could it be worse

Lights will guide you home
And ignite your bones
And I will try to fix you

High up above or down below
When you're too in love to let it go
But if you never try you'll never know
Just what you're worth

Lights will guide you home
And ignite your bones
And I will try to fix you

Tears stream down your face
When you lose something you cannot replace
Tears stream down on your face
And I

Tears stream down your face
I promise you I will learn from my mistakes
Tears stream down on your face
And I

Lights will guide you home
And ignite your bones
And I will try to fix you

Darlin' Tomorrow's Gonna Find Me Further Down The Line

1) When showering, do you start the water and then get in or get in and start the water?
Start the water first. Then I can get it just the way I want it.

2) Do you read the labels on the shampoo bottle?
I read the labels on everything. It is like my passion.

3) Do you moan in the shower like the people on the herbal essence?
Definitely.

5) Have you ever been forced to shower with one of your siblings?
Haha no. That would just be weird.

6.) Have you ever brushed your teeth in the shower?
Haha no. What if the toothpaste ran down over a cut? Painful!

7) Have you ever dropped your soap on your foot?
Yes. >.< 8) How old do you look?
Depends on who's looking? I get accused of different ages.

9) How old do you act?
Depends on the situation.

10) What's the last song you heard/sang?
Uhh "Soak Up The Sun" by Sheryl Crow(e)?

11) Have you recently become a member of anything?
Yup.

12) What are your plans for the weekend?
Study and sleep with the occasional shot of caffeine.

13) What is your mood at the moment?
Ravenous and blissfully eating something warm and not cooked myself.

14.) Have you ever ridden a mechanical bull?
Haha no but one of these days I will try it.

15) Do you ever intentionally vomit after drinking?
Umm no. The whole purpose of drinking anything is to have it in you.

16) If you were working on a pirate ship, what would you most likely be?
The captain, obviously. Or maybe the captain's daughter: all of the privileges without the hassle of having people hate you for having to boss them around.

17) Have you ever called anyone a slut?
Yeah but never seriously haha.

18) Has anyone ever called you a slut?
Probably.

19) Have you ever smuggled something into Canada?
Have I ever.

20) Does playing a guitar make someone more attractive?
No but having musical abilities sure don't hurt either!

21) Do you live in a city with a good sports team?
Sure.

22) Have you ever finished off the popcorn?
Mhmm.

23) Have you ever turned someone down for a date?
Yes.

24) Who's your favorite superhero?
Batman. Or Earthworm Jim. He was pretty cool.

25) Do you have more enemies or more friends?
Hopefully friends?

26) Have you ever sent an anonymous letter?
Not that I recall? People know my writing anyways.

27) Can you fix your own car?
Haha no. But one day I will take a course and then that will be a different story.

29) Are you smarter than your friends?
No haha.

30) Have you ever stolen anything from your friends?
Their heart!

31) Have you ever been to jail?
Yeah.

32) Last thing you bought over 50 dollars?
Textbooks >.< 33) Do you like the smell of beer?
Not particularly.

34) Have you ever died or killed someone in a dream?
Yes. Although I kill more people than die. Not that I would want to kill anyone in real life or anything...

35) Have you ever given to charity?
Mhmm.

36) Would you kill a dog for $1000?
Maybe if they held my family hostage too. But don't get any ideas.

37) Do you ever get depressed?
Who doesn't?

38) Do you live with your parents?
Nope.

39) Do you have plans for your future?
Plans: yes. Realistic: no.

You are:

[x] under 5'4"
[ ] 5'4"-5'5"
[ ] 5'5"-5'6"
[ ] 5'6.5 - 5'7 ''
[ ] 5'7" - 6'0"
[ ] Tall (6'1" and up)

Naturally:

[ ] blonde
[ ] redhead
[ ] brunette
[ ] dirty blonde
[ ] strawberry blonde
[ ] brownish
[x] dark brown
[ ] black
[ ] red/dark brown
[ ] don't Know, dyed Too Much

[ ] blue-eyed
[x] brown-eyed
[ ] black-eyed
[ ] green-eyed
[ ] hazel-eyed
[ ] gold/gray-eyed
[ ] silver/gray- eyed
[ ] blue/green-eyed
[ ] blue/gray-eyed
[ ] green/gray-eyed
[ ] they change colors
[ ] amber

You wear:

[x] glasses
[ ] contacts
[ ] neither
[ ] both

Your favourite colour(s) are:

[x] red
[x] khaki
[x] aqua
[x] pink
[x] hot pink
[x] yellow
[x] black
[x] green
[x] lime green
[x] blue
[x] white
[x] turquoise
[x] silver
[x] purple
[x] brown
[x] orange
[x] grey
[x] fuscia
[x] maroon
[x] gold
[x] teal
[x] coral
[ ] clear
[x] bronze
[ ] I don't really care
[xx] rainbow
[x] I basically like all colors
[ ] except for yellow. and pink. and purple.
[x] plaid

Your personality is sometimes:

[X] talkative
[x] shy
[x] funny
[x] serious
[X] laid back
[x] strict
[x] hyper
[x] sarcastic
[ ] I have multiple personalities

You like listening to:

[x] hip hop
[x] country
[x] Christian
[x] classical
[x] techno
[x] oldies
[ ] opera
[ ] soca
[x] 80's
[x] disco
[ ] rap
[x] classic rock
[x] punk
[ ] metal
[x] reggae
[x] rock
[x] alt/indie rock
[x] emo
[x] foreign rock
[x] ska
[x] lots of different stuff

The pets you have HAD:

[x] cat
[x] dog
[x] lizard
[x] mouse
[ ] ferret
[x] bunny
[x] fish
[ ] horse
[x] frog
[x]hermit crab
[x] turtle
[x] hamster
[ ] snake
[ ] gerbil
[ ] guinea pig
[ ] pig
[ ] goat
[ ] chinchilla
[ ] tarantula
[ ] geese
[x] baby chicks
[ ] baby ducklings
[ ] none
[ ] hedgehog
[x] snail
[ ] piranha
[ ] parrot
[ ] newt
[ ] pigeon
[ ] Rock
[ ] rat
[x] birds

Your confessions:

[ ] I'm afraid of silence
[x] I am really ticklish
[ ] I'm afraid of the dark
[x] I've collected comic books
[x] I sometimes shut out others
[x] I open up to others TOO easily
[x] I read the newspaper
[x] I love Disney movies
[x] I am a sucker for gorgeous eyes
[x] I am a sucker for gorgeous smile
[x] I don't kill bugs
[ ] I have "x"s in my screen name
[x]I bake
[x] I have worn pajamas to class
[x] I love Martha Stewart
[ ] I am guilty of tYpInG lIkE tHiS
[x] I am self-conscious
[x] I love to laugh
[ ] I can't swallow pills
[ ] I bite my nails
[x] I play computer games when I'm bored
[x] I have gotten lost in the city
[x] I have gone out in public in my pajamas
[ ] I have been skydiving
[ ] I have been bungee jumping
[x] I have bitten someone
[ ]I have egged or rolled a house/car/telephone booth.
[x] I have smashed into a car or dented
[ ] I have been fired
[ ] I have been skinny dipping

Have you ever:

[ ] seen a shooting star
[x] joke proposed to anyone
[ ] gotten stitches
[x] eaten Sushi
[x] gotten the chicken pox
[x] ridden in a taxi
[x] been on a cruise ship
[x] driven over 400 miles in one day
[x] been on a plane by yourself
[ ] had surgery
[x] seen a movie more than 3 times in the theater
[x] been on stage
[ ] got a black eye
[x] memorized all the dialogue in a movie
[x] watched an entire baseball game

Do you like:

[x] old movies
[x] musicals
[x] blasting music in your car/or someone else's
[x] foreign foods
[x] gameboy Pokemon
[x] Christmas time
[x] animals
[x] coffee
[x] tea
[x] summer
[x] winter

TWOs OF EVERY KIND

Two names you go by:
Sandy and Chippy.

Two things you are wearing right now:
Socks and a watch. But they are not the only things!!

Two places you want to go on vacation:
Antarctica and Australia.

Two favorite animals?
Bears and penguins.

Two reasons you're doing this survey?
Something to do while eating and to keep me from eating too fast.

What colours do you wear most often?
Probably blue and green.

Last song heard on the radio?
Darlin' by Bonnie Raitt

Are you missing someone right now?
Yup.

Are you happy with your life right now?
Sure why not.

Do you shop at stores like Aeropostale and American Eagle?
Sometimes.

How do you make money?
With a printing press and plastic paper.

Last thing you bought?
A map of the world.

How's the weather?
Biting wind.

When do you start summer break?
May =D

Favorite pair of shoes?
My sneakers.

Do you own big sunglasses?
Nope.

What should you be doing right now?
Schoolwork?

Name one thing that you do everyday?
Eat.

What's the colour of your bedroom walls?
Eggshell white.

What’s your favorite sport(s)?
Lacrosse.

When was the last time you saw your dad?
A few weeks ago.

What did you have for dinner last night?
Chocolate fondue :)

Look to your left, what do you see?
Huge friggin' Toblerone bar.

Do you have plants in your room?
Used to :(

What's your favourite Starbucks drink?
Tim Horton's is where it's at.

"Problems With Hurricanes," A Poem By Victor Hernández Cruz.

A campesino looked at the air
And told me:
With hurricanes it's not the wind
or the noise or the water.
I'll tell you he said:
it's the mangoes, avocados
Green plantains and bananas
flying into town like projectiles.

How would your family
feel if they had to tell
The generations that you
got killed by a flying
Banana.

Death by drowning has honor
If the wind picked you up
and slammed you
Against a mountain boulder
This would not carry shame
But
to suffer a mango smashing
Your skull
or a plantain hitting your
Temple at 70 miles per hour
is the ultimate disgrace.

The campesino takes off his hat—
As a sign of respect
toward the fury of the wind
And says:
Don't worry about the noise
Don't worry about the water
Don't worry about the wind—
If you are going out
beware of mangoes
And all such beautiful
sweet things.


Personally I think it would be kind of cool to be killed by a mango.

"Moments" by Emerson Drive

I was coming to the end of a long, long walk
When a man crawled out of a cardboard box
Under the E. Street Bridge
Followed me on to it
I went out halfway across
With that homeless shadow tagging along
So I dug for some change
Wouldn't need it anyway
He took it lookin' just a bit ashamed
He said, "You know, I haven't always been this way

"I've had my moments, days in the sun
Moments I was second to none
Moments when I knew I did what I thought I couldn't do
Like that plane ride coming home from the war
That summer my son was born
And memories like a coat so warm
A cold wind can't get through
Lookin' at me now you might not know it
But I've had my moments"

I stood there tryin' to find my nerve
Wondering if a single soul on Earth
Would care at all
Miss me when I'm gone
That old man just kept hanging around
Lookin' at me, lookin' down
I think he recognized
That look in my eyes
Standing with him there I felt ashamed
I said, "You know, I haven't always felt this way

"I've had my moments, days in the sun
Moments I was second to none
Moments when I knew I did what I thought I couldn't do
Like the day I walked away from the wine
For a woman who became my wife
And a love that, when it was right,
Could always see me through
Lookin' at me now you might not know it
But I've had my moments"

I know somewhere 'round a trashcan fire tonight
That old man tells his story one more time
He says

"I've had my moments, days in the sun
Moments I was second to none
Moments when I knew I did what I thought I couldn't do
Like that cool night on the E. Street Bridge
When a young man almost ended it
I was right there, wasn't scared a bit
And I helped to pull him through
Lookin' at me now you might not know it
Oh, lookin' at me now you might not know it
But I've had my moments"

I love this song. It runs through my mind when I look at someone and start judging. It reminds me to stop: because really, who's to say? "If you judge people, you have no time to love them," Mother Teresa once said. And I believe her.

Corporate Crime - The Illegal Actions Of A Corporation Or People Acting On Its Behalf

1. If you could say anything to the person who has hurt you most in life what would you say?
Umm... "hello"?

2. When will your next kiss be?
One way to find out.

3. What song are you listening to?
Rock And Roll All Nite - Kiss

4. What does it remind you of?
Tim Horton's. It's been on my mind.

5. Last movie you watched?
In theatres? P.S. I Love You

6. Which of your friends lives closest to you?
The ones I live with haha.

7. What CD is in your stereo?
300, Train, and one of Mike's (I think).

8. Has a friendship ended recently that you wish hadn't?
Not that I know of?

9. Last person you ditched class with?
Nic. Bad influence?

11. What are you most looking forward to?
Clean laundry ^^

12. What are your nicknames?
Don't really have one anymore, except maybe "Chippy" still.

13. Describe your dream life:
If I had a choice of doing anything right now I would probably travel everywhere but still go to university just for fun so - minus the traveling part - I'm living it?

14. Where would you like to live?
My own place someday :)

15. Last time you spent the night at someone's house?
Hmm not sure.

16. When was the last time you were extremely disappointed?
A couple of days ago?

TOP TEN THINGS ABOUT YOU
1. Are you single? No.
2. Are you happy? Mhmm.
3. Are you bored? Obviously?
5. Are you Italian? Can't you tell?
6. Are you pregnant? Am I ever.
8. Are you cool? Of course.
9. Are you Irish? Even better.
10. Are your parents still married? Nope.

TEN LASTS:
1. Last phone call you made: Dad.
2. Last phone call you received: Mom.
3. Last person/people you hung out with? Nic and his sister.
5. Last person you tackled: I don't recall but I sure remember who last tackled me! Haha.
6. Last person you IM'd: Morissa.
7. Last text message you received: Fido telling me I had less than $5 on my account.
8. Last person you hugged: Mike?
9. Last person you slept in a bed with: ...
10. Last person you laughed with: Ummm... Kumar?

1. Name and middle name?
It's just "Sandy"

2. What holiday is your birthday closest to?
Canada Day or... back to school shopping?

3. Favorite fruit?
Oranges.

4. Does it bother you when someone says they'll call you and they don't?
Sometimes yeah but I forget to call sometimes too :S

5. A random girl approaches you asking your name, you say...
"Sandy"?

6. Is there something you want?
Coffee.

7. What do you say if someone tells you you're gorgeous?
"Obviously!"

8. What do you hate about your school?
The amount of work. But it's expected so... maybe just the fact that the air is so cold and dry and school makes you go outside and have possible nosebleeds.

9. What are you doing besides this survey?
Watching the time.

10. Do you trust all of your friends?
Yes?

11. What is your worst habit?
Not doing what I should be doing.

12. Last thing you ate?
Ribs, rice, and veggies.

13. Listening to?
The radio.

18. Where would you want to go on a first date?
Somewhere fun.

19. When is the last time you were hugged?
Today.

20. When was the last time you laughed?
Haha not sure. In the past hour?

21. What makes you laugh?
Things I find comical or sweet.

22. Ever been kissed under fireworks?
Don't think so.

23. Have you ever kayaked?
Haha yeah.

24. Has anyone ten years older than you ever hit on you?
...

25. Are you a racist?
Not seriously haha.

26. What are you wearing?
Jammies and a blanket. It's cold.

27. What's your favorite song at the moment?
I just heard this Archie song and I love it haha.

28. Have you met any new people?
Yup.

29. Who is the last person who hurt your feelings?
Not sure.

30. Have you ever seriously vandalized someone else's property?
Umm no.

31. Have you ever been punched?
Mhmm.

32. What's the first thing you notice about the opposite sex?
Their smile.

33. What do you usually order from Burger King?
Whopper combo and mozzarella sticks.

34. What time do you usually go to sleep?
I try to aim for midnight but... not very successful.

35. Tomorrow is:
A brand new day!

36. Bad thing about tomorrow?
Didn't make appointment for a thing I should be doing (see "Bad Habits").

37. Are you comfortable with your height?
As long as I don't shrink haha.

38. Do you speak any other language other than English?
Not fluently :(

39.Why did you cry last?
Because I was upset?

42. What color is your hair?
Mostly dark brown,

43. When is the last time you cried?
I swear I've already answered this before.

44. Have you ever thought that you were honestly going to die?
Haha yeah.

45. Last time you were on a plane?
December 28, 2007. It was raining.

46. Do you like anyone at the moment?
I can't think of anyone I dislike.

47. If so, do you think they like you back?
If someone didn't like me I'd sure hope they'd tell me.

48. What is your favorite holiday?
Christmas :)

49. What are you looking forward to in the next few months?
School and constant trips to Tim Horton's. Because I'm just that cool.

50. What are you NOT looking forward to in the next few months?
Schoolwork.

Favourite Commercials

Xbox


Dove


Coca-Cola


Honda



Not like a big Honda fan or anything but you have to admit, they deserve two on this list.

Visa


Listerine


Dairy Queen


Mountain Dew


Tim Horton's

Love it!

Capital One:

The foot pop ^^

Arby's


Nike




Missing:
Pepto Bismol - the classic dance
Mellow Yellow - "smooth."

Chocolate Fondue!

You know how you are never supposed to attempt to make chocolate fondue over the stove - hence why you need to buy special fondue accessories?

This is a lie!

I was reading "James And The Giant Peach" by Roald Dahl because I had gotten the book from a sale at Titles♥ and there was a part in there where a chocolate factory was destroyed and warm melted chocolate oozed everywhere. And my mouth went "Wow... wouldn't I love some warm melted chocolate right now?" Which is when I remembered that I had some milk chocolate chips and some pineapple in the fridge.

Long story short (?), You turn the stove to the lowest heat possible, add the chocolate, add a bit of water, stir continuously until melted (because you don't want to burn anything) and vòila, you've got the makings of a beautiful chocolate fondue!

Personally my favourite fruit for this activity is pineapple with banana trailing closely behind, but strawberries, kiwi, and oranges are fun too. Really, what doesn't taste good chocolate covered?

A Simple Mathematical Analogy.

Let's say that you know that 2 + 2 = 4. It is common sense; the proof is there in life. But let us imagine, for a moment, that you are put into a place where all of a sudden everyone believes that 2 + 2 = 3. Of course at first you may be shocked. Taken aback. You try to explain the proof for this obvious truth. Have deep late-night conversations with your colleagues. But then you are faced with mathematical equations that when you input your ideology of 2 + 2 = 4, you come out with a very messy answer. Think somewhere along the lines of 3962.458205209582104.

In a moment of abandonment, you try out the theory of 2 + 2 = 3, even though you know that it is wrong. But to your surprise the answer comes out as a very nice 3962. You can work with 3962. It seems so simple. But you are caught in a dilemma. You know the truth. You can use the truth. But that leaves you with something undesirable. And besides, it's not like it will be that much of a big deal. This is only one homework assignment. As if the prof, with over 1000 different students, really cares about what you get on the final. So do you your entire assignment using the 2 + 2 = 3 formula. The pages look neat. The answers are simplified. You pass in your one homework assignment and get a nice grade. And not just a nice grade, but an "A+."

The next homework assignment you use 2 + 2 = 4, hoping everything will be all right. Except you get it back with an "F." This scares you. If there's one thing that no one wants to fail, it is math. So quickly, you change your answers back to 2 + 2 = 3. Another "A+". Relief. You begin to think if your grades are turning out so well then there's no real harm in the formula. So you keep using it. Your marks keep rising. And life is good. For a while.

But then something happens. Nothing major, maybe just a friend comes up and asks you "Hey bud, what was it you said again about the whole 2 + 2 = 4? I still don't understand what you mean." So being the nice friend you are, you begin talking to your friend about 2 + 2 = 4, explaining why it makes sense and why it is so important. But in the back of your mind you are not thinking about the issue at hand. You are thinking about all those homework assignments where you had so clearly used 2 + 2 = 3. Maybe you can get away with it for a little while. Who's going to check on your homework assignments? You can just throw them out after they're graded. So you continue on, not letting yourself think about it. You tell yourself it is all right. It is good to get good marks in math class. After all, math is a nice thing to have in life.

Except you no longer feel comfortable in your math class. How can you listen to your prof talking about mathematical theories or even be seen as a calculus student when you are so purposely breaking the simple addition rule? It doesn't seem right. And so you skip out on the course. You submit your assignments (still using 2 + 2 = 3) online. The "A+" keeps coming. Your average rises.

And yet when you look at every assignment, it feels incomplete. Something that looks so neat and organized now feels like a lie. The marks in your other courses fall behind. The desire for school has vanished. Once again you are stuck.

This leaves you with two options:
Do you
a) Continue on with 2 + 2 = 3, getting that high average but knowing your answers will always be incomplete?
Or do you
b) Change back to 2 + 2 = 4, knowing your answers are right but setting all hell loose, not to mention failing the course?

Math is hard.

"Everybody should believe in something. I believe I'll have another coffee."

Thinking Gl●bally

The Earth is home to 6.5 billion people who live in the cities and villages of 192 nations. To grasp the social shape of the world, imagine shrinking the planet's population to a "global village" of just 1000 people. In this "village," more than half (610) of the inhabitants are Asian, of whom 200 are citizens of China. Next, in terms of numbers, we would find 140 Africans, 110 Europeans, 85 people from Latin America and the Caribbean, 5 from Australia and the South Pacific - and just 45 Americans and 5 Canadians.

A close look at this settlement would reveal some startling facts. The village is a rich place, with a spectacular range of goods and services for sale; yet most of the villagers can only dream about such treasures, because they are so poor: 80 percent of the village's total income is earned by just 200 people. For most, the greatest problem is getting enough food. Every year, village workers produce more than enough to feed everyone; even so, half the villagers, including most of the children, do not get enough to eat, and many must go to sleep hungry every night. The worst-off 200 residents - who, together, have less money than the richest person in the village, - lack both clean drinking water and safe shelter. Weak and unable to work, their lives are at risk from life-threatening diseases.

The village has many schools, including a fine university. About 50 inhabitants have completed a college degree, but about one-third of the village's people are not able even to read or write.

Canadians, on average, would be among the village's richest people. Although we may think that our comfortable lives are the result of our own talent and hard work, the sociological perspective reminds us that our achievements also result from our nation's privileged position in the worldwide social system.

Source: Macionis, John J., & Gerber, Linda M. (2008). Sociology: Sixth Canadian Edition. Toronto, ON: Pearson Education Canada.

Somewhere Between Unsure And A Hundred

1,What is the best way to get over someone?
Well according to the song currently on the radio... it requires vandalizing your ex's car.

2. What makeup do you wear on a daily basis?
Lipbalm?

3. Is your AIM/MSN away message on?
No, I am obviously at the computer :)

4. If you could eat one meal for the rest of your life, what would it be?
Oh goodness... lasagna?

5. What curse word do you use the most?
"Crap"

6. Do you own an iPod?
I was just about to proudly say no, but just remembered my birthday shuffle.

7. Who on your Myspace "top 8" do you talk to the most?
Never really caught on to Myspace... Facebook is where it's at ;)

8. What time is your alarm clock set for?
4:00

9. Have you ever bid for something on ebay?
Mhmm, and won =)

10. Do you wear flip-flops even when its cold outside?
Haha no.

11. Where do you buy your groceries from?
Fortinos

12. Would you rather take the picture or be in the picture?
Take the picture, definitely.

13. What was the last movie you watched?
Requiem For A Dream

14. Do any of your friends have children?
Yup.

15. If you won the lottery, whats the first thing you would buy?
Three houses and a couple of cars.

16. Has anyone ever called you lazy?
Haha yeah.

17. Do you ever take medication to help you fall asleep faster?
No. The strongest thing I've taken is Neocitran, and I can't even handle a full pouch.

18. What CD is currently in your CD player?
Some random mix.

19. Do you prefer regular or chocolate milk?
Depends on what with but chocolate usually gives a very welcome kick :)

20. Has anyone told you a secret this week?
Maybe.

21. When was the last time someone hit on you?
I don't believe in violence.

22. What did you have for dinner?
Umm I had some Pocky before class haha.

23. What is your biggest fear?
Losing people.

24. What color is your house?
I don't recall...

25. Can you whistle?
Not really. I can sometimes pump out noises.

26. What is your favorite Christmas/winter movie?
Not sure.

27. Do you make your own jewelry?
Nope.

28. Have you ever participated in a protest?
Sort of.

29. Who was the last three people that called you?
My mom, David, and Jesse.

30. What is your favorite ride at an amusement park?
The wooden roller-coaster.

31. What is something you must do everyday?
Brush my teeth.

32. Have you ever dated one of your best friends?
Nope.

33. What area code are you in right now?
905

34. Did you watch cartoons as a child?
Of course.

35. How big is your local mall?
Friggin' huge.

36. What is your job title?
Student/Unemployed

37. What do you miss most?
Homecooked meals.

38. Would you ever sky dive?
Would I ever!

39. What are you allergic to?
Nothing that I know of.

40. What is your biggest regret?
I kinda have a few.

41. Have you ever had Jamba Juice?
No, what is it?

42. When was the last time you laughed so hard your sides hurt?
Hmm not sure.

43. What movies do you know every line to?
I know a lot of the songs from The Little Mermaid

44. Do you own any band t-shirts?
Some.

45. What is your favorite candle scent?
Currently? Green mango. Now where is it...?

46. How many aunts and uncles do you have?
A lot.

47. When was your last plane ride?
Dec 28th.

48. Do you crack your knuckles?
Used to but not anymore.

49. How many chairs are at your dining room table?
Well the table in the kitchen has two...

51. Do you read for fun?
Definitely.

52. Can you speak any languages other than English?
Not very well.

53. Where is your cell phone?
Somewhere in the near vicinity.

54. Do you do your own dishes?
Mhmm.

55. What color is your bedroom painted?
Just plain white.

56. Are your parents divorced?
Yup.

57. Have you ever cried in public?
When I was little.

59. Which do you make?
"Which" requires you to be more specific.

60. Are you always trying to learn new things?
It would be nice.

61. What messenger programs do you have?
MSN and this other thing for when MSN goes haywire.

63. Are you currently wanting any piercings or tattoos?
Not until I know what I want.

64. Do you believe that the guy should pay on the first date?
Should this really be an issue?

65. Can you skip rocks?
A little.

67. Have you ever been to Jamaica?
No, but if you're offering :)

68. What do you snack on in the movies?
Whatever's good.

69. Who was your favorite teacher?
Hmm I like a lot of my teachers.

70. Have you ever dated someone out of your race?
Yes.

71. What is the weather like?
Windy.

72. Would you ever date someone covered in tattoos?
Are the tattoos tasteful? In most instances it is just kind of tacky.

73. Do you have an online journal?
Does this count?

74. Did you ever play Capture the Flag in school?
Yes haha.

75. What were your favorite classes in high school?
I liked all my classes.

76. Do you sleep on your side, tummy, or back?
Back and sometimes side.

77. What personality trait is a must have in the preferred sex?
Sweetness, sense of humour, all the good things :P

78. Have you ever been attracted to someone physically unattractive?
What? Attraction is totally a personal thing. What you may find attractive someone else may not.

79. When was the last time you slept on the floor?
The last time? Not sure...

80. What is your favorite alcoholic drink?
Still gotta be the pina colada.

81. If you were born the opposite sex, what would your name have been?
No clue.

82. Do you like your living room arrangement?
There's no living room in this house lol.

83. Has anyone ever called you spoiled?
Haha yup.

84. What are your mother and father's hometowns?
Somewhere in Taiwan? Hometown means where they're from right?

85. Did you ever go to the same school as your parents?
Don't think unless it was like preschool or something.

86. How many hours of sleep do you need to function?
It used to be like 3 but right now it's pretty much a full night... gettin' old!

87. How much is gas where you live right now?
Last time I checked... 104.2.

88. What was the last thing to scare you?
I was putting on my jacket and the door opened, made me jump.

89. Do you own a Playstation?
Nope.

90. How many times have you brushed your teeth today?
Twice.

92. What album did you buy last?
300 Soundtrack

93. How many pairs of shoes do you own?
Seventeen but that's including flip-flops, heels, and two that don't really fit. I really only wear about three.

94. Are your days full and fast-paced?
Depends on what day it is.

95. Did you ever get in trouble for talking in class?
Ugh too many.

96. Is there carpet, wood or tile in the room you're currently in?
Wood, I took out the carpet :)

97. Were you a "planned" child?
Haha no clue.

98. What is your mum's name?
Susan

99. What is your dad's name?
George

100. How old will you be turning on your next birthday?
Nineteen :)

"The Greatest Little Boy" - Kenny Rogers

The greatest little boy, in a baseball hat,
Stands in the field, with his ball and bat.
Says "I am the greatest player of them all!"
He puts his bat on his shoulder,
And he tosses up his ball.

And the ball goes up, and the ball comes down,
And he swings his bat all the way around.
The world's so still you can hear the sound,
As the baseball falls, to the ground.

Now the little boy doesn't say a word...
Picks up his ball. He is undeterred.
Says, "I am the greatest there has ever been!"
And he grits his teeth. And he tries it again.

And the ball goes up, and the ball comes down,
And he swings his bat all the way around.
And the world's so still you can hear the sound,
As the baseball falls, to the ground.

He makes no excuses; he shows no fear
He just closes his eyes, and listens to the cheers.

Now the little boy, he adjusts his hat.
Picks up his ball. Stares at his bat.
Says "I am the greatest, and the game is on the line!"
So he gives his all, one last time.

And the ball goes up, like the moon so bright,
Swings his bat, with all his might.
And the world's as still as still can be,
And the baseball falls; and that's strike 3.

Now it's supper time, and his momma calls.
Little boy starts home, with his bat and ball.
Says, "I am the greatest, that is a fact...
But even I didn't know, I could pitch like that!"

A Toast, A Toast!

One hundred and ninety years ago today marked the publication date of Mary Shelley's Frankenstein, a book that remains a haunting classic today.

One hundred years ago, the first ball is dropped in Times Square, NY to mark the new year, starting a world-famous tradition.

Eighty-three years has passed since Edwin Hubble first announced the discovery of galaxies outside the Milky Way opening up new dreams and possibilities for space.

Twenty-five years ago today marks the birth of the internet as we know it, and life was never the same since!

Oh and did I mention that eight years ago, computers were set to crash and the world was doomed to end...

Wonder what exciting things 2008 will bring?