Wow. This is horrible.
It has been a week and a day since my last post. It was about my broken Blackberry and how much I hate dislike it. Well, it is fixed now and I do not hate it as much as I did a week ago when I sat down and passionately put that blog together in about five minutes.
What is with me anyway? It is almost the end of September and I am only on blog number six. I actually wrote more frequently when I was on vacation. Who does that? How can I be a writer when I have nothing to say? Or is it that my life is so boring and monotonous now that I am in school, that it is not worth writing about.
Anyway, enough of that drag. I had my first statistics test today and I have to say it was pretty easy. We are allowed one sheet of paper, front and back, of notes to use on the test; so if I did badly it would be quite the disappointment. Like the smart student I am, and in preparation for my busy weekend, I made my notes sheet on Friday - and it did not even full the front page.
Speaking of said "busy weekend," my birthday weekend was a success. Even though I did not get to spend it with my family, as I have always done, the people who I did spend it with made it very special. We went out on Saturday to a Jamaican club and then we went for Sushi on Sunday - which by the way was hilarious. (I know, 19 is just a filler year so what's with the grand celebration? Well people seem to think birthday's are slightly important. Maybe because the world is ending. )
After midnight the thrill was gone and I realised I had a test at 9 am this morning. I missed out on way too much sleep though, what with the non-stop phone calls and such. I am thinking to take a nap as soon as I am done writing then I plan to wake up and get back into school mode.
This is my first hell week. So it was a good weekend, but now it is back to the books. I have a test in every class and I have to begin reading "Bendiceme Ultima" for Spanish.
Wake me up when September ends.
Monday, 21 September 2009
Sunday, 13 September 2009
Say It Ain't So
I never thought this day would come; but alas, it has arrived.
I am reconsidering this whole blackberry thing. Yes, that means I am starting to dislike the damned thing. Why? Well there are a few reasons. I guess this calls for a list.
1. I was always the one to strive on being unique. I loved it when I had things no one else had, or when I was the leader and not the follower. In many respects, I can be considered a "leader" in this blackberry world, because most of the lovely folks on my bbm list got theirs after me. Still, there is such a large group of crackberry addicts walking around, phone in hand, that it is hard to tell who started what. And at this point, it probably does not even matter anymore.
2. People seem to feel free to give out my pin to whoever asks for it. Have you ever thought that maybe, possibly, I did not want that person to have my pin? Perhaps the reason why they have to ask you for it?
3. Not just because we both have a blackberry do we need to add each other. You know we have not held a decent conversation in years, and you are just going to collect dust on my list as I will on yours. You do not have to worry, it will not offend me if I see you with your bb and I don't have your pin. Spare me !
4. Somehow, I always manage to have some kind of stalker who decides to message me something crazy that makes it seem as if we are the best of friends or - God forbid - anything beyond that. Something that would get me in trouble if that special someone was to get a hold of it. (Yes I am still bitter about that.) Why would you do that? Who really knows. All I am saying is that this could all be avoided if people did not give out my pin.
5. Blackberry's are far too interactive. I remember when I used to say "why do I need all of those complicated things on a phone? Internet for what when I have a computer. As long as it can make and receive phone calls and text messages, I am fine." I am starting to go back to that phase now. I really wish UCF did not contact me through facebook, or I would have deleted it ages ago. As for my messenger list, I will certainly be doing some fall cleaning.
6. Have you ever been to a party or social gathering and looked around? The only people who you will see with their noses in their phones are blackberry owners. What ever happened to having a social life? Like a real social life, not a cyber one. We are becoming way too impersonal now. People are so hesitant these days to pick up the phone and call someone. Or to walk over and say hi. They would rather pull out the bb and send a message that says "I see you." Seriously? If the person is within walking distance I deem it necessary that you get your lazy ass up and walk over to them and say "Hey. " (So this is what you look like in person. I almost forgot.)
7. Speaking of text messaging, I thoroughly and strongly dislike texting. PLEASE do not text me to start a conversation. I will accept if it you have one thing to say, but to text me and say "hello" like you intend on having me by my phone for the next hour or more responding to you every 2minutes. It is not going to happen. If it is that important, I gather, you can pick up the phone and call me.
8. I am not destructive. But I need a phone that does not fall apart so easily.
We are concentrating on the huge hole in the centre where the trackball used to be. (Which also happens to be the only way to do anything on the stupid phone.)
Need I say more ?
I am reconsidering this whole blackberry thing. Yes, that means I am starting to dislike the damned thing. Why? Well there are a few reasons. I guess this calls for a list.
1. I was always the one to strive on being unique. I loved it when I had things no one else had, or when I was the leader and not the follower. In many respects, I can be considered a "leader" in this blackberry world, because most of the lovely folks on my bbm list got theirs after me. Still, there is such a large group of crackberry addicts walking around, phone in hand, that it is hard to tell who started what. And at this point, it probably does not even matter anymore.
2. People seem to feel free to give out my pin to whoever asks for it. Have you ever thought that maybe, possibly, I did not want that person to have my pin? Perhaps the reason why they have to ask you for it?
3. Not just because we both have a blackberry do we need to add each other. You know we have not held a decent conversation in years, and you are just going to collect dust on my list as I will on yours. You do not have to worry, it will not offend me if I see you with your bb and I don't have your pin. Spare me !
4. Somehow, I always manage to have some kind of stalker who decides to message me something crazy that makes it seem as if we are the best of friends or - God forbid - anything beyond that. Something that would get me in trouble if that special someone was to get a hold of it. (Yes I am still bitter about that.) Why would you do that? Who really knows. All I am saying is that this could all be avoided if people did not give out my pin.
5. Blackberry's are far too interactive. I remember when I used to say "why do I need all of those complicated things on a phone? Internet for what when I have a computer. As long as it can make and receive phone calls and text messages, I am fine." I am starting to go back to that phase now. I really wish UCF did not contact me through facebook, or I would have deleted it ages ago. As for my messenger list, I will certainly be doing some fall cleaning.
6. Have you ever been to a party or social gathering and looked around? The only people who you will see with their noses in their phones are blackberry owners. What ever happened to having a social life? Like a real social life, not a cyber one. We are becoming way too impersonal now. People are so hesitant these days to pick up the phone and call someone. Or to walk over and say hi. They would rather pull out the bb and send a message that says "I see you." Seriously? If the person is within walking distance I deem it necessary that you get your lazy ass up and walk over to them and say "Hey. " (So this is what you look like in person. I almost forgot.)
7. Speaking of text messaging, I thoroughly and strongly dislike texting. PLEASE do not text me to start a conversation. I will accept if it you have one thing to say, but to text me and say "hello" like you intend on having me by my phone for the next hour or more responding to you every 2minutes. It is not going to happen. If it is that important, I gather, you can pick up the phone and call me.
8. I am not destructive. But I need a phone that does not fall apart so easily.
We are concentrating on the huge hole in the centre where the trackball used to be. (Which also happens to be the only way to do anything on the stupid phone.)
Need I say more ?
Thursday, 10 September 2009
Only The Best Month Ever
School, birthdays, and staying healthy is really kicking my ass this month.
Most of the important people will be celebrating their birthday this month, if not already. I have been preoccupied with schoolwork, and I have finally gotten over my lonely spell. I feel totally horrible that I have not been writing in my blog, but I guess nothing fascinating has happened between now and Monday. Hopefully that will soon change.
So for lack of anything better to write about, I will make this about my plans for this weekend. I do not have many, but tomorrow is my old roomie's birthday. Apparently we will be going to a restaurant called "Texas de Brazil." It is buffet style with a whole lot of meat, and there will be a nice group of us. The only problem? I do not eat meat. But I hear they do not allow people into buffets without paying first. I'm not sure if I am willing to pay $25 to not eat. But I must attend!
On another note, my birthday is coming up as well. I'm thinking about going to Islands of Adventure. (Its my attempt to subside the nostalgia I have been feeling since my last blog.) It is also my attempt at escaping the schoolwork. I figure I have lived in Orlando for about a year now, and I have not patronised any of the theme parks or water parks. ('Sup with that?)
Everyone is invited ! UCF students get practically a 50% discount to go there, which I am super thankful for. So yes, I will take full advantage of that on my day of birth.
As for the school aspect of my life, I think I am being a huge baby right now. My work-load really is not that much, or rather it is not anything I cannot handle. Aside from the grammar class that I so much adore, I am also taking Spanish, World Religion, and Statistics. The latter two are the ones I have payed the least attention to.
Hinduism does fascinate me, but I have trouble refraining from the blackberry in between note-taking. Stats on the other hand; I will take full responsibility for my confusion. I am certain the information is not complicated, but I think I can count on one hand how many times I have been to that class since the semester began. Wait wait. Before you shake your head, let me argue this a little. What sense is it to go to class when you do not pay attention? Or rather, when the notes are all online!
Furthermore, I have been to every lab, (which happens to be at 10 30am on Fridays) and the discussion is not the important part anyway. All I need to do is get myself to pay attention in there and then I will be fine.
What can I say. My brain is still on Vacation.
Most of the important people will be celebrating their birthday this month, if not already. I have been preoccupied with schoolwork, and I have finally gotten over my lonely spell. I feel totally horrible that I have not been writing in my blog, but I guess nothing fascinating has happened between now and Monday. Hopefully that will soon change.
So for lack of anything better to write about, I will make this about my plans for this weekend. I do not have many, but tomorrow is my old roomie's birthday. Apparently we will be going to a restaurant called "Texas de Brazil." It is buffet style with a whole lot of meat, and there will be a nice group of us. The only problem? I do not eat meat. But I hear they do not allow people into buffets without paying first. I'm not sure if I am willing to pay $25 to not eat. But I must attend!
On another note, my birthday is coming up as well. I'm thinking about going to Islands of Adventure. (Its my attempt to subside the nostalgia I have been feeling since my last blog.) It is also my attempt at escaping the schoolwork. I figure I have lived in Orlando for about a year now, and I have not patronised any of the theme parks or water parks. ('Sup with that?)
Everyone is invited ! UCF students get practically a 50% discount to go there, which I am super thankful for. So yes, I will take full advantage of that on my day of birth.
As for the school aspect of my life, I think I am being a huge baby right now. My work-load really is not that much, or rather it is not anything I cannot handle. Aside from the grammar class that I so much adore, I am also taking Spanish, World Religion, and Statistics. The latter two are the ones I have payed the least attention to.
Hinduism does fascinate me, but I have trouble refraining from the blackberry in between note-taking. Stats on the other hand; I will take full responsibility for my confusion. I am certain the information is not complicated, but I think I can count on one hand how many times I have been to that class since the semester began. Wait wait. Before you shake your head, let me argue this a little. What sense is it to go to class when you do not pay attention? Or rather, when the notes are all online!
Furthermore, I have been to every lab, (which happens to be at 10 30am on Fridays) and the discussion is not the important part anyway. All I need to do is get myself to pay attention in there and then I will be fine.
What can I say. My brain is still on Vacation.
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