Ironbound Protodrake acquired

Up and awaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaay

I'm a Firefighter. ;D

Oh, Pen tool, why have I overlooked you for so long...

It's fun to learn new tricks. Even if they cause more work, the end result brings a greater sense of accomplishment.

I shall enjoy this following week off of class. Though the midterms I had earlier this week weren't disasters, they brought their share of stress. But now it's a week of discovery!

On another note, I must publicly admit that I am smitten with Blood Elves - their look, their personality, their homeland, their music - everything. If they could be Shamans, I would have rerolled from day one. *swoon*

And a Happy Chinese New Year if it applies to you.

There's a mouse in the basement. I've killed one already, but one remains.

All I need to do is find a nail to attach to my plank of wood, and his fate is sealed.

Someone attain for me a Burning Crusade Alpha Test Game Key!

I must see the secrets~~~~~


NOW!!!

Miserable people make other people miserable.

So I've just finished my last midterm for this semester, and I've been pondering my study habits as of late. I just cannot seem to get myself to focus enough to buckle down to do serious studying. I don't know why this is, but even on the day of the exam (and the day before), I'd rather be doing other things.

Well, I know we all would rather be doing other things, but unlike a lot of people I actually follow through and forsake my studying...a lot. I'm starting to wonder if it's because I feel like I'm in some sort of rut that I cannot escape.

Now don't get me wrong, there are certain routine aspects of my life that I enjoy, but as it stands, it would appear that my career goals are now set in stone. I'm in my final year, and there's no turning back. My grades are less than stellar, and that could disqualify me from the big Accounting firms. I may find myself doing a job, while related to my studies, may not fit the bill (or grandeur) of what I anticipated (not that my anticipation was all the much better).

Do I hate what I have led myself to become? Who's to say? Four years ago when I chose what program I would apply for, I was torn between Business and Computer Science. I was excellent at both, and I was good at using both halves of my brain (the technical side and the analytical/creative side - leaning slightly more towards technical), which many people are surprisingly incapable of doing. However, in the end I chose Business as the choices in careers down that path were far more stable (what with the Tech bust and all). Of course, who knows what kind of job in my field I will get. It may very well have more emphasis on the technical side than I imagined.

In retrospect, I think I could have become an architect. I'm not going Costanza, but I do feel that the profession would have nurtured both parts of my mind, and I would have definitely found some enjoyment in it. However, I never gave the prospect of becoming one much thought in high school. I wonder why? I'm good with my hands (drawing, creating, building), and I am good with calculations and theories. It should have been a more apparent choice, but for some reason it slipped my mind.

I am not the world's best planner when it comes to life. I've always jumped in rather hastily - fitting myself into whatever seemed the most attainable or comfortable (playing it safe). I look at other people who risk almost everything (or sometimes everything) in order to chase some whim of a dream, with envy (especially when they actually achieve it). Why can't I settle for more than exceptional? I am an exceptional person (not that I'm trying to be pretentious, but the consensus is that I'm a gifted person). It might sound like an oxymoron - someone who carelessly chooses to be cautious, but that's me for sure.

On a bit of a tangent, I'd like to say that people fuss over marks way too much. I'm not one to fuss over them (which is probably why they aren't too high), but it becomes an obsession for people. You know the type - the person who would always ask what everyone else got on their exam, the person who isolates his or herself from everyone else to get that maximized amount of cramming, the person who treated school like a competition rather than a training ground or learning experience. I have mixed feelings for this kind of person. It's mostly pity, due to the fact that this is probably the only form of justification this person has that he/she has what it takes to succeed, and that it will please the ones they seek praise from the most. While I find it sad that many places of employment place strong emphasis on marks, marks are not going to be of any help in the real world (and often times, neither is what you learned).

I have had two, rewarding, full-time job experiences and I can tell you I used almost nil of what I picked up in university in order to carry out my role. In fact, I can safely say that you could get someone who had no post-secondary education and they would pull it off just as well. However we live in a different time than our parents, who got by much easier. We live in a time of "education inflation," where one needs a degree in order to even be looked at, as some form of ludicrous "VIP pass." This is how people will accept you as a productive member of society - some piece of paper you spent thousands of dollars, countless sleepless nights, tears, sweat, and headaches to procure. It's almost like some sort of cruel joke. Now I've always advocated advancing one's self, but obsessing over symbolic numbers and letters was never a part of that.

I suppose it cannot be helped. With the overwhelming numbers of individuals looking for work, and the limited amount of spots, it is only natural to look to the highest echelon of humanity to fill your needs. It's not a perfect system by a long shot, and is often invalid; but unfortunately it is cost-effective, and time-efficient. Thank God for the person who invented job interviews and HR, though. At least it is a way to weed out who just has a polished GPA, and to look for more substance.

To sum up, I feel like I am on a one-way train to an adequate lifestyle. I am always either scared, apathetic, ashamed, in disbelief, or some combination of the above. I'm not really seeking advice, as I feel I am locked into a permanent "cruise control". This was merely me speaking my mind about a few things in my life that many of you might not have known otherwise. I finish by saying to all of you who read through all of this that you should never settle for what you know you can attain. The moment you settle for ordinary, you have limited your potential and your possibilities. Dare to dream and have faith in what you can do. You may very well surprise yourself.

Could it be!?

Don't nerf me because I'm beautiful!

I GOT MY VESTMENTS!!! MUHAHAHAHAHA

Who's your Shammy!?

I'm #1 for DKP for Shaman (#3 overall).

I could probably take 2-3 items before someone passes me. Victory shall yet be mine.

Ahhhh!!!! My Earthfury Vestments! T_T

Teef'd!

Damn commoners. That is all. (rather odd for a comeback post)

I didn't notice the change in the Fafner OP until now.

Mark X is infinitely better than Mark XI.

Bah, I wish I was working again...

I love short weeks. I love shorter weeks even more. I only have to work until Wednesday for this week, which is always good. This is followed by the long weekend, which is also good.

Anyway, I got my contacts yesterday, and I swear I pissed off the lady trying to teach me how to put them in! I think taking them out is more difficult for me, though. I struggled to take them off last night, and had Rachel there to supervise me in a way. This morning it took me about fifteen minutes just to get them both in place, so I was late for work (not that anyone cares). As well, I sure am blinking a lot.

My left arm is sore for some reason. I don't know why, really. I suppose I just slept on it wrong.

Dwarfy showed me this, and I found it rather amusing.

So, Nicole, instead of eighty dollars, it will be 3672 rupees. XD!

Our new boss at work seems rather serious and a bit distant. Hopefully we'll all get along well.

I feel like one of the three bears. When I got to my desk at work this morning, my seat had been adjusted all the way down, and my toys were out of order (Optimus was completely screwed up). Someone has been sitting in my chair and playing with my toys over the weekend! *gasp*

Fridays are usually uneventful at work. Rayman said that me and Annie should leave early (and I believe Annie followed through on that). Our director, Gord, has announced that he's leaving Sun, which is sad since he was cool. I hope the guy replacing him is nice. Annie assures me that he is, because she knows him through her dad (who was one of the higher-ups, but retired the other week). There's so much to do at work now, but I never seem to get around to doing it. I'm bad. XD

I have an aunt from my father's side staying over for the weekend who I haven't seen for 18 years (and I'm 20). I don't really ever see my father's side of the family. It's so mysterious! XD

Me and the guys went to see The Chronicles of Riddick tonight, and I must say I enjoyed it greatly. It was rather captivating for an action movie. What confused me was the freedom to move around that prisoners had. It made me wonder who a prisoner was and who a warden was! It's an excellent film for someone who wants something cool to watch.

On a final note - happy birthday, Rob!

Which Guilty Gear X character are you?

The above would is true, except for the lazy part. I'm too lazy, myself.

Alex's posters finally arrived after a month of waiting! Yay for posters! Many thanks for the birthday present! I can finally gussy up my room a bit more.

Sun Microsystems is nearing its fiscal year end, so work has gotten busy, busy, busy. There's always something that needs to be done (and lots of it), but I suppose now I'm really earning the money I make.

MAY:
Stubborn and hard-hearted. Strong-willed and highly
motivated. Sharp thoughts. Easily angered. Attracts others and loves
attention. Deep feelings. Beautiful physically and mentally. Firm
Standpoint. Needs no motivation. Easily consoled. Systematic (left
brain). Loves to dream. Strong clairvoyance. Understanding. Sickness usually in
the ear and neck. Good imagination. Good physical. Weak breathing. Loves
literature and the arts. Loves traveling. Dislike being at home. Restless.
Not having many children. Hardworking. High spirited. Spendthrift

What does your birth month say about you?
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Some of this is correct, some isn't...

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Boo-yah! Finished that bloody mofo! All I have to do tonight is revise it and edit. No writing assignment can get the best of me.

The last episode of Angel aired last night. It was...weird...

I didn't like how quickly they ended it, but due to the cancellation, I suppose Joss Whedon had to do something. Doesn't look like the Angel team will survive the upcoming battle with the forces of the senior partners the show ended on. Wesley died, which is a shame. He had come so far from his bumbling watcher role in the Buffy series. Now he joins the fallen champions: Doyle, Cordelia, and Fred. Lindsey I didn't expect to fight for them, and Lorne's reaction to him and his unsympathetic exit left a bad taste. I wanted to see Illirya's fights... T_T

Ah well... long weekend ahead!