Reading Week Blas

So, it's Reading Week. That means Michelle has a week off from class, but not from homework. Got lots of that, which is being done, for all that I would rather avoid it (since its not exactly fun), I think I've matured.

The semester is at its half way point, meaning I am 25% of the way through my year at Fleming College. That's kinda scary. The school part of things seem to be just flying by, though I wish I could say the same for the personal side. It feels like I've been in Peterborough forever and that I won't be leaving anytime in the next million years.

No one said it would be easy right and I do know it's not really going to be forever. There is an end in sight. There's only 176 days to go until I'm done school and onto the next phase of my life, somethign that terrifies and excites me all in the same time. There are a lot of pitfalls along the path of the next 176 days, a lot of places I can screw up before I get there. One day at a time, that's how I have to take it. I'll worry about today, then think about the next 175 days and everything that comes after.

Enough about that, I'm on break, I should be relaxing. Which is what I have been doing, mostly. I'm in Brantford, visiting with my cousin and the kids, who, btw, are so stinking cute. God, I've missed them. I love kids.

Halloween party on Saterday. Still have no real ideas. I'll figure out something though, since I'm not about to let Meg dress me when I get to the party and I am totally confident in the fact that she was serious about her threat: so let that be a warning to you all.

Another Survey

Section 1 - Basics
Known as: Michelle
Lives in: Castleton
Birthday: July 26th, 1983
Shoe size: 9. Sometimes 8 1/2 or 9 1/2. Depends on the shoe.
Hair color: Currently? Brown. Naturally? Blonde.
Eye color: Blue
Style: My own.

Section 2 - Have You Ever...
Fallen off the bed?: This is me, of course I have.
Broken someone’s heart?: I certainly hope not.
Had your heart broken?: Not really.
Had a dream come true?: Yes, more than once, but not always in a good way.
Done something you regret?: Yes and no. I've done lots of things I wouldn't do over, but I have this whole theory about not having regrets, because everything is a learning experience.
Cheated on a test?: Yes.

Section 3 - Currently...
Wearing?: . Jeans, M*A*S*H t-shirt, green sweater.
Listening to?: Nothing.
Located?: Brantford, upstairs in my/Josh's room.
Chatting with?: Mark.
Watching?: Nothing.
Should really be doing?: My Philosophy paper.

Section 4 - Do You...
Brush your teeth?: Yes.
Have any piercings?: My navel. And my ears (double)
Drive?: Sort of. Though, I don't even have a G1 anymore.
Smoke?: Occasionally at a party when I've had a few drinks.
Got a cell?: No. I need to get a new one.

Section 5 - The Last Person You...
Hugged?: Ian.
Kissed?: Real kiss? Mark. Friendly kiss like on the forehead? Ian.
IMed?: Mark.
Talked on the phone: My mom.
Yelled at?: Probably my mother.

Section 6 - Personal
What do you want to be when you finish college?: Future goals are a little vague at the moment. In fact, completley blank. What? I have no focus.
What has been the best day of your life?: I don't know. The worst day is easy, but the best...
What comes first in your life?: My family and friends.
Do you have a boyfriend/girlfriend/crush?: I have a boyfriend.
What are you most scared of?: Losing someone I love.
What do you usually think about before you go to bed?: Various things.
Did you lose someone you really loved?: Yes.
How many times have you fallen in love?: Once.
Love your family?: Hell yes.
Love your friends?: Very much.
Are you a virgin?: No.

Section 7 - Favorite...
Movie: Miracle.
Song: "Ruby Tuesday", for sentimental reasons.
Band: The Rolling Stones.
Store: Suzy Shier.
Sport: Hockey.
Ice Cream Flavor: Vanilla.
Fruit: Cherry.
Candy: Hot tamales.
Day of the Week: Friday.
Time: Midnight.
Color: Pink.
Name for a Girl: Katherine or Abbigail.
Name for a Boy: Alexander or Matthew.

Section 8- Do You...
Like to give hugs?: To people I like.
Like to give kisses?: To select few.
Like to walk in the rain?: No.
Prefer black or blue pens?: Don't care.
Like to travel?: I'd like to travel more.
Sleep on your side, stomach or back?: Right side.
Have a goldfish?: No.
Ever have the falling dream?: Yes.
Have stuffed animals?: Yes, several.

Section 9 - What Do You Think About...
Abortion: It's your body, your choice.
Suicide: Probably the most selfish thing you can do.
Smoking: It's your lungs.
Summer: I love summer.
Tattoos: They can be a good form of expression, but I think you have to be very careful since you'll be living with it for the rest of your life.
Piercings: Well, I have one so... Also, in general I think they're pretty okay. I mean, I have no desire to stick a piece of metal through my eyebrow, but if you do, more power to you.

Section 10 - This or that
Pierced nose or tongue?: Tongue.
Single or taken?: Single.
MTV or BET?: MTV. Though, I'm more of a VH1 kinda girl.
7th Heaven or Dawson's Creek?: Well, six or so years ago, I was a big fan of both... But I was also sixteen, so I don't think that counts... I'll have to say Dawson's Creek, I guess.
Sugar or salt?: Sugar.
Silver or gold?: Silver.
Chocolate or flowers?: Chocolate, is there even really a choice?
Color or Black-and-white photos?: Color.
M&Ms or Skittles?: Skittles.
Stay up late or sleep in?: Both. I usually stay up late and then sleep in until afternoon.
Hot or cold?: Hot. I hate the cold.
Mustard or ketchup?: Ketchup.
Spring or Fall?: Fall. I've never really liked springs.
Happy or sad?: I've spent too much of the last year and a half sad, so I'll say happy.
Wonder or amazement?: Wonder.
Mexican or Italian: Um, tough choice. Let's see... Mexican.
Candy or Soda?: Soda
Pepsi or Coke?: Pepsi

Thanksgiving

So, I'm back in Peterborough after the long weekend. Isn't it amazing how fast four days can go by? I swear my weekend just flew by, which might be because I was so busy. In the space of five days I went from Peterborough to Oshuwa to Castleton, back to Oshuwa to Toronto to Castleton, then back to Peterborough. Lots of running around.

Had a good weekend though. Lots of people and lots of food since I did the dinner thing twice, once on Saterday and once on Sunday. I tried two new pumpkin pie recipes and they both turned out pretty well, so I'll consider than a success. I'll definitly make the pumpkin custard one again, since that was really yummy.

Got a bunch of school work ahead of me. Two essays due next week, plus a Sociology test and a Critical awareness paper due this week. I'm gonna be a busy, busy girl, but then I knew going in that that was going to be the case. I just have to manage my time wisely, right?

Hung out with Taela last night, which was the first time in a while. It was good. Everytime I'm about to write her off and I think we've changed too much or grown too apart, she comes through for me. I was pretty miserable last night when I called her, but she came over and had me feeling better in no time. Makes me remember that I'm not all alone in the world and that's a nice feeling.

One Month Down

So September is over and with it my first month of school. So far, so good. I'm making a marked improvement over my previous attempts at accademia. This time I'm actually doing my homework and all my assignments and keeping up with the work. I'm making an honest effort, becaue I really want to suceed.

Is it easy? Of course not. I'm bored and lonely, but I'm trying my best, which is all I can do. It's definitly not easy, but it is worth it. If nothing else, I need to prove to myself that I can do this.

I have seven months to go, scary. In some way that seems so far away, yet I've noticed that the chool part is going very quickly, which is good in a way, but makes it more overwhelming in another. I definitely have to manage my time wisely.

My life, the one outside of school, isn't going anywhere (I hope), but school is right now. It's got to be ny number one priority, but that isn't always easy to remember. The three Fs (not to be confused with Daddy's famous four Fs) of friends, family and fun are still important, but they have to come second to school at least for the next seven months.

So far I've handed in three assignments and done two quizzes. I haven't gotten any of the assignments back, but I got 1.5/2 on one quiz and 2.5/3 on the other and bother are set up to demonstrate the percentage of the final grade (2 and 3% respectively), which means so far I'm only down .5% of my total mark in each of those subjects, though I know the major assignments will have the biggest impact. Still, so far so good, right? After all, the little assignments do add up.

I'm off to a good start and I just have to keep it up. I can do this, I know I can.