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Days so Far
Posted Jul 15, 2005
Since my summer vacation at home is almost over I decided to use this last day to record what I did this week.
Last week nothing much except going to the cinema to see Fantastic Four movie with three friends, very fun.
Sodit: relaxed and caught up on sleep
Wimpy: looked up more colleges, went to the library
Wibble: downloaded msn messenger, talked with friends, Role Played
In chatting with one person we made up our first word due to a typo very late into the night *kaughs* is therefore a polite laugh masked by a cough, usually found in embarrassing situations that one finds amusing or awfully entertaining if she is not the one who is mortified.
Thing: finished re-reading The Other Wind, debated about colleges, asked for advise on getting rid of computer viruses (antivirus), packed
I have had to pack:
A towel
A lot of bulky sweaters because though the airconditioning were not the equivalent of the the freezer, it was very close to icy atmosphere at the school. Started piling laundry.
Blast! I was going to leave my watch behind but then I realised the University would not have the bells I was conditioned for in High School so in went my alarm clock and my pillows. Into the duffel bag also went the mp3, though I left the batteries out to recharge, the purse and its many items (Student ID, Debit Card, Receipts, spare change, highlighter, other writing utensils, and yes my friends a roll of tape)
Governor School advised us to bring swimsuits and raincoats.
The rest of the space reserved for last-minute miscellaneous such as the toothbrush, swimsuit, waterbottle, calculator, proper shoes to go with the dress for the formal dinner on the last day, Fool's Fate and other books, though I had to leave the hardcover Wheel of Time books behind.
I then started to panic because my clothes in the wash dried and as folded each one I finally stuffed everything in, including jackets and scarves in the pouch of my new backpack, all the while wishing for Hogwarts house elfs to clean for this young mistress, since they would have risen to the occasion much better.
Tired, I fell asleep on the blankets and sheets I was supposed to have packed (I was grateful the Admin did not require us to drag our mattresses as well)
Poet's Day: shopped, sweltered, emailed
Shopping was hot. With the air conditioner on inside I had forgotten that it was Summer out, but the sun [grr, Yellow Face] would not let me forget as it beamed upon my dark hair and clothing. Three hours of walking and waiting for the bus and finally I, with the newly purchased notebook, hair clips, scrunchies and socks. If only I can persuade Dobby to leave Dumbledore's service for my new pairs of socks, since cross-country had ruined most of my old pairs.
I love the cold because you can always cover up or snuggle into a hottub but the heat outside drives me nuts.
Plans for the final day before going to the Uni: return all Library books, since they are out for 3 weeks and I will be boarding 4 before heading over to my grandparents' home, for the family is on (business) vacation in China (my two requests for them to bring back are my pretty green harmonica which I regret leaving behind in our house at Nanjing and a plain handkerchief, after reminding my sister so often I'm certain that the objects are, if not permanantly engraved in her brainwaves, at least memorable) in the meantime while I slave over the sciences. Right now I feel anxious about leaving my twin for an entire month; it is the first time my older sister will be separated from me for so long, if I go mad at the school, as is my conviction, we'll know why.
Really though I am highly pleased to have this opportunity to pursue studies in the science field, especially I look forward to the neuorobiology elective offered at governor school. Ending on this more optimistic note, I hope the end of Summer will be smooth.
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42ism
Posted Jun 19, 2005
I'm so 
and careless.
Correction: 1-1+(3*8)*2-6+2 = 44
-1-1+(3*8)*2-6+2 = 42
Voila! Thanks to Cat and Archshade 
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Knelling the Green and Shell-shocked
Posted Jun 12, 2005
Knelling the Green and Shell-shocked - A4183788
In other words, my ode to junior year. If anyone has some time to squander, feel free. I hunger for your comments 
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Ah, friends
Posted Jun 4, 2005
Allow me to share a little titbit about Franz Kafka when he concieved his idea for Amerika. 
His friend in Germany asks what he knows about America and he says, "I know the autobiography of Benjamin Franklin, and I always admired Walt Whitman, and I like the Americans because they are so healthy and optimistic." So with only this knowledge Kafka goes on to write a more inspiring three hundred page 
about a land and language and culture he envisioned in his head. Granted, he tried to emulate Dickens but still, it's tremendous and so amazing. If I had that simple noble courage.
I first met his works through the bizaarely and yet tear-wretching Metamorphosis last year, and after loathing the sister for some time, continued to read the misfortunes of mister [Herr] K. in the Castle. I cannot get a hold of the Trial yet but I want to read it during the summer where I will devote myself to him, o friends of the ABC Cheers, and I will blither concernign Vonnegut another day. 
Elwyn
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Another (Perfect) Schoolday
Posted Jun 2, 2005
Last night I stayed up finished a chemistry presentation so naturally I expected to be 
but today was fine and sunny. I forgot my curious incident book and the library was closed (both facts I discovered during lunch) and that dampered my good mood a bit, especially when we played softball for a mind-blasting hour. However, my 
was retored easily while reading Jonathan Swift's pamphlet "A Modest Proposal" I remember an excerpt of it in the history textbook, but here it was and I ed my head off, then in Sociology the next class there were American election speeches to compare, when we were called to assembly and heard class officer speeches, and I have got to say, the (sarcastic) ways to ease dues and "tax cuts" were hilarious and charming.
I have this good about King Arthur by Richard White to 
.
Cheers.
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