JOURNAL: Anime Jedi

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  • Universities will be the end of me... 2004-02-11 19:02:04 ...And all I've done so far is applied! 0_0 -_-

    Today was going great. I finally woke up early and had enough will power to take a shower before falling back asleep. My last day of "indoor mountain climbing" was nice and fun. Then in Computer class, I was able to complete my program (pats himself on the back triumphantly). Discrete Math was the same old boring stuff, but today I finished all my homework in class. Next I found out that our library is ordering Manga now for their NEW Graphic Novel section (^_^). English was really nice because explanations were finally making sense and everything. After school I dreaded what part for the school newspaper I would have to work on, but my suggestion for an anime section was not only accepted, but was thought to be a good idea! Then I had an enjoyable walk home, and read one of the first of our school's Mangas, "Hot Gimmick". All was going so well...

    Then, as usual, my mother brings up Universities. I got another letter informing me of information sessions. So the topic came up as usual when I walked past my mom. She's a bit irritated because she's done most of the research for this stuff. I appreaciate all the work she's looked at, but she did it on her own accord, and (IMO) tries to make me feel guilty about it when it's in discussion. Unfortunately, just the word "University" has the ability to depress me now. My dad actually tried talking to me a few minutes ago about why is it that I don't sound very interested whenever I get these letters and whatnot. I tried explaning it to him that I was just tired of it, and he replied about reminding me how hard it is in University, that if I thought this was tough, I'm in for a surprise. I then explained it wasn't the amount of work, it was just the repetitive topic of Universities everywhere I go. Unfortunately he still didn't get it, so I faked agreeing with him, and left. It's funny, because though I haven't done very much University work of my own, I feel like I'm lugging around the weight 24/7, and I just need a break! Ugh... So frustrating... -_-

    Kevin (Anime Jedi) 
  • More VCAs... 2004-02-08 17:28:34 I think it's time to give my poor computer a break. All these downloads for the Viewers Choice Awards are pilling up on my hard drive, and it doesn't help that most are >50 Megs. But it's necessary because I'd like to consider myself a fair man, and that means downloading every AMV in a category before making a choice. Though I had to think hard for this choice because that meant disobeying one of my own personal rules, not to download more than 99 LOCAL AMVs. I made this rule a while ago because I was feeling guilty about not donating any money to the Golden Donut and Dangling Carrot, but was still using it's perks. So I took up the honour system, and did not crossed the line for at least half a year, however with more and more creators putting vids up for LOCAL, it made it hard for myself to access the newer creations. I felt determined to keep the path I had chosen, unfortunately that meant I couldn't vote upon several of the categories for VCAs. After much deliberation, I chose to give my input, and downloaded ONLY the vids that were nominated in the VCAs.

    Where was I going with this? Oh ya, lots of downloading means my computer is pretty much full. Hopefully that will be it for awhile. ^_^

    This week I'm going to have to create my portfolio and make some interviews for the universities. Some deadlines are March 1st, which is not too far away. :: sigh :: In less than a year, I'll be leaving home! I'd be lying if I said I felt ready. -_-

    Final Fantasy Tactics Advance is draining me. I've reached the stage where I give myself in to the palace, and next must battle Babus. Unfortunately my character is much too weak to deafeat him. I'm at lv. 18 and am a Paladin. Funny, the screenshot in the magazine is at the same stage, however their character is at lv. 30 and is a Fighter. That's simply amazing, because the way I see it, the only way to be that strong would be to use the same character in EVERY battle, which is not my style, since I prefer a balanced team. Oh well, I'm only 45 hours in (ONLY?!?!) so I suppose I have some time to train... (Like another 5 hours worth! -_-)

    Oh ya, two new banners for me. ^_^ In my opinion, the first one wasn't good enough, but that's ok because it's just so releaving to finally have a banner worthy.

    Kevin (Anime Jedi) 
  • Sleep at all the wrong times... 2004-02-08 00:45:45 I have no problem staying up late, but when it comes to getting up in the morning, that's another story. I'm willing to bet that this isn't exactly uncommon, but I still figure it's a dumb phenomena, unless both happen one after another, because that would only make common sense.

    Anyways, went to sleep at 3:00am yesterday, woke up at 7:30am, only to collapse back in bed until 11:30am. If only I could figure out a way to STAY awake after waking up so early. That would be a million dollar idea right there! lol

    I finally went to the gym my dad always goes, some sort of country club I believe. He always asks me to go, however I've never been. I workout at home, and that seems to be good enough for me. Then I remembered that Shinji works out at the NERV training facility (or at least showers there), so why can't I give it a try? It wasn't that bad. I think the main part I got nervous about was the public showers and sauna. But I thought about Shinji again, and that he seemed fine about bathing in public (referring to the episode with Kaworu), so I sucked it up again. All in all, I did it once, but probably never again. I just like doing things my way. It's more convinient here, and plus I'm used to it. I think the only thing I'd go for is the sauna. I don't think I ever sweat that much in my life before. It was so hot I found it very hard to breathe. I sat there, leaning forward with my hands in my lap (with a towel), watching steady dripping of sweat fall right off my face. I don't know how people do it everyday. 0_0

    Unfortunately, the majority of today was an uneventful, unproductive, boring day. Put it this way, I think back to what I did, and figure I just ate up time until the day was over. Argh... I hate that feeling. And to think it all started because I woke up so late. At least when I'm up early, I can waste the morning, then actually do something in the afternoon. Hmmm... hopefully tomorrow (technically today) will prove better, because at this rate I'll be feeling totally worthless in record time. ~_^

    Kevin (Anime Jedi) 
  • When kindness is surprising... 2004-02-05 22:08:22 Asking to go to the washroom during class, it's a common question is it not? Well, I suppose it was the way that I asked that surprised to many of my classmates. lol

    It was in the middle of the lesson, and I need to go to the washroom. I didn't want to ask while the teacher was giving and explanation, but I knew this topic really well, and knew I wouldn't regret missing it. Though I still felt guilty about asking in the middle of class. So I put my hand up and when I got his attention, I said "I apologize for asking in the middle of the lesson, but may I go to the washroom?" Several people giggled, and in fact I was so distracted by that, that I didn't even notice the teacher's response. So I just assumed he said yes, and I left.

    On my way out, a friend of mine said "Hey Kevin, good work. Very nice and polite". Also, today a girl who sits in front of me in English but who is also in my Math class was laughing with this guy about it. The guy then turned to me when I heard them and said "Great apology yesterday Kevin". I responded "I just felt bad about asking in the middle of the lesson". The girl then said "You're right Kevin, but it was just so surprising because people aren't normally that polite, they just say thing like "I need to go the bathroom!" and leave". I agreed with her because it really is very true.

    In all reality, I had an idea that this would attract attention. It's one of the reasons why I've never really done it before. Many of times I ponder about starting with "I apologize for asking in the middle of class..." but I chicken out because I know it would stick out like a sore thumb. So I just go with "May I go the the washroom?" which works out fine. Anyways, I probably would have forgotten about this if it wasn't for my friend reminding me in English. Oh well, all will be forgotten by tomorrow.

    In other news, I slept for close to 2 and a half horus today after school. I suppose it all has to do with a lack of will power. I was bidding time AGAIN to do my workout, but fell asleep. This time I woke up around 6:20pm, but still didn't become fully conscious until 7:18pm when I finally realized I better get off my butt if I ever want to have dinner and workout for the night. Though the sleep wasn't all bad. I had three dreams within that time. It's the first time in a LONG time I actually remember my dreams quite vividly. All of which seemed perfectly real until the shock of begins so late finally woke me up (so when I woke up at six, I still thought my dreams were real). Funny because my first thought was wondering if I actually slept all night and it was morning! So I jumped off the couch, and checked the clock only to feel relieved when I saw it was a quarter past seven. I couldn't stand the idea of having wasted an entire night and morning. lol

    Kevin (Anime Jedi) 
  • Sleep comes so easily... perhaps too easily... 2004-02-03 20:41:51 I wasn't going to make an entry today, but I figured I should push my last entry out of the way. Jeez, what a selfish Journal entry that last one was. -_-

    I always hear people talking about how it's always so tough to get to sleep at night. I guess I should consider myself lucky, because I've never really had any problems. And when I did, I enjoyed it because lying in bed awake is one of he few times in my day I have to gather my thoughts and ponder about what lays ahead.

    I suppose one of the reason I don't have any trouble is the fact that I sleep quite a bit less compared to most people. I sleep on average about 6 hours, which seems to boggle the minds of my friends. I just can't see myself sleeping any more than I already do.

    One unfortunate thing though about having no trouble falling asleep is when I nod off unintentionally. In fact it happened this afternoon while I was bidding my time for a half an hour. It was 4:00pm, and I had nothing to do until 4:30pm, when I was going to start my workout. So I layed (lied?) down and next thing I know it's 5:08pm. I didn't know what do to since I was too late to start, so I planned to grab my GameBoy, but what do you know, I fell asleep again, this time until 6:10pm. Oh well, I suppose once in awhile getting a bit more sleep can't hurt. ~_^

    Kevin (Anime Jedi) 
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