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Writer's Block: Just another manic Monday

2009-11-09T01:03:30Z

Do you look forward to returning to work/school on Mondays or do you live for the weekend? What do you enjoy most about weekends? What do you dread most about school and/or work?

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On the one hand, I live for the weekend. It allows me to escape from the stress of school - at least temporarily - and gives me more freedom to do what I want. For example, even though I always have homework to accomplish on the weekend, I always make a point of going to the mall because it's something I enjoy, and it helps me relieve my stress on a substantial level.

On the other hand, I'm really loving school this year. I'm finally doing what I've wanted to do (what I've dreamt about!) for years - animation. I love the work that I'm doing, I love my classes (with... one or two exceptions), and I love my teachers (with one exception). So, I'm 50/50 really. I appreciate aspects of the week since I love what I'm doing, and I naturally appreciate the weekend since it acts as a nice little break.

The main thing I dread about school is Wednesday's. I have no problem with any other day of the week. But Wednesday's are just... omg. My first class is 4.5 hours long, so it drags on forever, and it's my least favourite class, which makes it drag on even loooooonger. I'm at school for a total of 8 hours on Wednesday, and although I love eating lunch with my friends, and I enjoy my afternoon class, my 4.5 hour class is just... NO. NOOOOO. I would much rather have the class twice a week in smaller portions. I think it would be easier to digest. But, hey. That's not an option. XD On the bright side, at least I get it all over with at once instead of having to deal with it twice a week?

Anyway, I'm looking forward to tomorrow. :) Not particularly my morning Humanities lecture (I'm actually considering skipping... maybe...? But that might end up hurting me, so we'll see), but I'm looking forward to handing in the homework that was due this past Friday (I was absent with the flu), and I'm looking forward to this week in general. It's going to be a good week. I've decided that. :)

art blog!

2009-11-05T02:49:09Z

SO I HAVE AN ART BLOG NOW! :D Finally! I decided to go with Blogspot. Feel free to check it out if you're interested! I only have a few little assignments in there now, but I plan to build it up.

Artwork

2009-10-25T18:18:54Z

I've been posting a lot of my animation assignments on my Facebook lately, although every single time I update my animation album, I second guess it. You know what people say about Facebook, and how they 'earn the rights' to your photos and so on? It makes me nervous, I must admit. I always seem to fall back into adding my artwork though, even after previously deleting albums filled with my art. In 2007 I posted everything I did. In 2008 I deleted everything. In 2009 I've added the majority of my assignments from this semester (thus far), but with a watermark of my full name on every image. I don't know. It's just so convenient to post it on there, you know? However... I think I'll eventually start posting everything here on LJ, or perhaps create a Blogspot account and post my artwork over there. Does anyone know LiveJournal's image rules? If I post my artwork here, will they claim a certain percentage of it like Facebook apparently does?

it's the most wonderful time of the year

2009-10-17T20:56:51Z

Lately, it's quite brisk outside. And not the leaves-are-changing-colours-it's-autumn brisk. It's more like dead-of-winter brisk. It's been a somewhat jarring transition from summer (which finally warmed up and came through in late August / early September) to... basically winter. However, I'm not complaining. I'm just surprised. I'm one of the seemingly rare types of people who love summer and winter equally. I honestly can't wait until the snow is here, and although I know from experience that I'll be sick of it by February, wishing that it hadn't overstayed its welcome like it always does with such audacity, I'm really craving it right now.

Christmas is around the corner, and I couldn't be happier. I know I've mentioned it many times in the past, but I'll say it again -- Christmas is my favourite time of year. Hands down. It beats everything else by miles. It's the feeling of Christmas that always gets me. The warm, comforting, loving feeling. It's the little things like small twinkling lights, airy scents of cinnamon, crackling fires in the fireplace, and classic music. It's getting together with the ones you truly love, and forgetting about life - if only for a moment. Genuine happiness. It's always at this time of the year that I feel like I'm almost in some sort of romanticized dream land, filled with nostalgic childhood memories and bright hopes for the future.

I can't wait. ♥

hello schoolgirl.

2009-10-06T16:01:30Z

I just finished watching Hello Schoolgirl (finally!), and... I absolutely loved it. Such a sweet film. From an artistic stand point, the colourization in every frame is so warm and comfortable, and the cinematography in general gives a very cozy, intimate feeling. The music is beautiful, too - ripe with genuine sophistication illustrated through classic pianos and sweet strings.

Such a great film. ♥ The characters are just so likable, even in their times of vulnerability. If I started to explain what the film was about, you'd most likely be at least a little turned off, so... I'll keep quiet! If you're looking for something sweet, go watch it! :)

i'll take you to the next stage.

2009-10-05T23:45:45Z

だから、
ブログなんて久しぶり!

► Lately, I am REALLY obsessed with Japanese things. Well, technically I've been "really obsessed with Japanese things" since 1999 or so (although I've been fascinated with Japan since I was born), but... lately, I'm completely addicted to the language far more so than ever. I've been confident in my romaji skills for about a year (if I hear a song in Japanese, I can 'romanize' it into English characters), I can identify frequent words/phrases while I romanize things, and I'm able to understand the odd kanji here and there, but I'm striving towards fluency. Or... near-fluency. One of my classmates is heavily interested in Korea, and I admire her so much for taking her personal interest to such an extreme level; she can now communicate (verbally and through writing) in Korean almost fluently. I'm so inspired by her!

► BoA's BUMP BUMP! feat. VERBAL (m-flo). YES. She's back! Finally, it seems as though her streak of lackluster Japanese releases has come to an end! *knocks on wood* This song is great. It explodes with colourful personality, strong instruments, and dynamic chemistry. I love it! The jazzy undertones work surprisingly well with the 90's-esque arrangement and silky vocals. This further proves the fact that BoA and m-flo are a golden team. ( Download )

► AAA's 4th Anniversary LIVE. After listening to the lovely ~~illegal~~ rip of the concert again today, I'm very, VERY excited to see it. If only we didn't have to wait until January! I hope the concert includes Takauno moments, but if the screams and swoons during 出逢いのチカラ are any sort of indication, it's going to be amazing. ♥ (PS. takauno)

► I've been watching Hello Schoolgirl (Korean film) lately. Very slowly, mind you. I'm only about 1/4 into the film, and it's been two days. I just can't seem to fully concentrate on it (yet) because of school. The cinematography is so personal and beautifully executed in terms of colours and composition. It reminds me a lot, in that sense, of A Millionaire's First Love. It's weird how things work out; I watched A Millionaire's Love back in 2006 because of Dong Bang Shin Ki's tie-in, and fell in love with Lee Yeon Hee in the process. My love of Lee Yeon Hee singlehandedly lead me to Hello Schoolgirl. (She is such an appealing actress!) Perhaps another actor in this film will lead me to something else in the future. :)

► My BRAND NEW COMPUTER CAME IN!! I'm so excited! It came in today, though, back in Barrie, which means I won't be able to play around with it until the weekend (Thanksgiving, yay!). I'm sooooo excited! My family tells me it's amazing. I can't wait! It's a really high-tech computer with a 24-inch screen and... essentially, endless capabilities. I had to get it specially made with specific requirements from my teachers. Animation is quite the expensive course. But very exciting, too! My laptop is on the verge of dying, which is pretty depressing, but I've had it since 2005, so I suppose it's to be expected. It overheats every hour or so, and/or when I'm doing something specific (ie. Photoshop / 3D Studio Max / YouTube), and although at this point it annoys me more than anything else, I'll certainly miss it when it... leaves. ;_; I've loved this thing dearly.

sunday morning, rain is falling

2009-08-09T23:16:47Z

It's been raining all day. Days like this make me feel so bored and lazy. There was a short window of opportunity in the afternoon (around 2pm, if I remember correctly) when I went shopping with my mom and spent some time outside. That was quite nice!

Ever since the rain made its aggressive comeback, I've been listening to Maroon 5. Mostly their Songs About Jane album, although I've dabbled a little in their sophomore album, It Won't Be Soon Before Long, too. I love both albums for different reasons. Songs About Jane is personal and candid - perfect for rainy days. It Won't Be Soon Before Long is fun, mainstream, and catchy. I love both albums for different reasons. :) Sunday Morning will forever be one of my favourite Maroon 5 songs. I love its sweet, cheerful, good-natured sound. I hope they come out with another album, soon! I always love hearing new material from them, but at the same time, I never get tired of their previous albums. In fact, every time I listen to both albums I feel excited and refreshed, as if I am discovering something amazing every single time I take a listen.

I had a dream about Nishijima Takahiro & Uno Misako (AAA) last night. I really only remember bits and pieces. When I woke up, I felt incredibly inspired. I needed to write immediately. But then, life got in the way, and now, at 07:13pm, I'm not feeling overly inspired as the thunder and lightning stubbornly battle outside of my family room window. The sky is a threatening shade of dark green. Creepy.

it's the weekend~

2009-08-08T20:10:18Z

① LiveJournal hasn't been working for me for a while now. It was down all of yesterday, and it's been down today, too. Technically it's still down now, but I'm using a proxy to access the site. I never realized how much I rely on LJ! It's definitely my most-visited website aside from Gmail.

② Camp wrapped up well yesterday. When all of the kids were leaving after watching their final claymation videos, one of the boys came up to me. Ryan. Such a cute 11 year old. ♥ Definitely one of my favourites. He told me he liked me a lot during the week, and hugged me multiple times. On Thursday he held my hand. I had to slip it out, since it makes us look unprofessional if we do things like that with the kids. It makes me sad that we live in a society where if we hold hands or hug a kid it makes us look like pedophiles. :( The only thing we're allowed to do with them is put our arms around them to lead them somewhere, and give them high fives. Anyway, so he was on his way out of the room yesterday with his mother, but then he spotted me. He came up to me, looking quite serious with worried eyes, as he said, "Bye, Victoria." I said goodbye to him, too. Then he smiled a little. It was so cute. I was so tempted to hug him. There wasn't really anything I could do but say goodbye and smile at him. He was so close to crying (he's a very sensitive boy), but I'm glad he didn't. If he did, I would have, too. LOL I get attached to people so easily. Great week. I'll miss those kids! The kid I mentioned in my previous entries... let's call him "Damien," said goodbye to me, too. He even asked if he could enroll in other camps this summer and next year! That made me thrilled to know he had enjoyed the week so much. ♥

③ I'm endlessly hungry lately. I don't know what's up with me! I have to stop eating or I'll gain like 35 pounds. ;__;

random stuff

2009-08-06T00:36:25Z

Baby Jae totally makes my day. ♥ asggfigkj,fgildfgk0;

So, what's up with Vanessa Hudgens leaking naked photos again? I mean... really? REALLY?! Did she not learn the first time around? At least these ones aren't quite as revealing, I guess, but... seriously?! Here are the pictures (censored), if you want to see them.

He was a violent, vexing young boy...

2009-08-05T00:59:23Z

"Fuck you!" he yelled in a dangerously aggressive tone while wearing a remarkably violent expression on his red, fuming face. He thrust his middle finger audaciously into the air with one cold, swift jerk.

He knew what he was doing was absolutely prohibited. He was a violent, vexing young boy, and quite frankly - he worried me. He seemed to be plagued by a variation of bipolarity. One minute he was [fairly] nice and cooperative, and the next, he was spiraling out of control, and dragging everyone down with him.

The words that escaped his mouth sounded excruciating uncomfortable, and not because of their meaning, but because he was only eleven years old. Nothing but a mere child. A troubled child, mind you. There was nothing normal about him which he constantly illustrated through his mannerisms, words, and actions. He was a classic case of autism with a dash of unbearable anger. His temper was one of the worst I had experienced.

I'm sure you are wondering why he decided to curse at me in such a profuse manner? Well, all of the camp kids were participating in a game of basketball outside on the court. The opposing team was blocking him - one girl in particular. Her name was Sydney. She was doing a fantastic job of representing her team and giving her all. But what did he do? He shoved her onto the pavement, muttering bitterly under his breath, "Get out of my way, you fucking fatass."

I remember inhaling sharply at this point. I was so shocked and disgusted to hear him say those words.

It was at this time that the two other camp counselors collectively told him it was time to sit out. So, he told them - individually - to "Fuck off," and when I told him to apologize to Syndey, yes, that is when he decided to include me in the swearing fest.

I helplessly called after him. "Never say that...!"

And again, he repeated it, tearing off down the pavement.

---

Oh man. What a day at camp. After he ran a small distance from everyone else, he obediently took a seat on the curb, and finally cooled down. He ended up apologizing to Sydney, and although I was inwardly bitter that I did not receive an apology as well, I knew that was never going to happen. I'm surprised he even apologized to Sydney, to be honest... and although it was one of the weakest apologies I have ever heard, it was at least somewhat genuine. That's the best we're going to get from him.

He only improved slightly after that incident. He continued to swear throughout the day, but his passion and motivation seemed to die down rather quickly after I repeatedly said, "No. Do not say that. I don't want to hear that again." It took a few tries, but eventually, the swearing did come to an end... at least for today.

He's trouble.

成功!

2009-08-02T01:03:41Z

西島&宇野
方法もかわいい～ｗｗ
顔笑顔！
笑い！
エネルギッシュなダンス！
スマイル～フォーエバー！

Break Down=成功！
私は満足している！
お祝いの言葉！

drama

2009-08-01T01:46:24Z

東方神起, FIGHTING!

I know they'll get past all of this lawsuit drama in no time. :) ♥

Stuff

2009-07-28T14:43:31Z

► Re: AAA's New Single. OMGgodfge953495olkg AMAZING ♥ [ Read Review ]

► It's honestly rained here for the past two weeks straight. I can only think of one day where it hasn't rained in these past two weeks. Dead serious. I'm so tired of this! It makes me feel lazy and tired. I need the sun to shine asap. It's Julyyyyy.

► I keep having hardcore chocolate cravings. LOL I feel like buying twenty pounds of fudge or something. XDD

DS

2009-07-25T16:41:10Z

DS Roms! Does anyone know where to get some legit ones? And do they even work on the computer, since the DS relies on the touchpad...?

I wish it was Christmas!

2009-07-24T00:39:31Z

Rough day at work today. I don't want to go into it to avoid reliving the experience, but it was bad. Well, I suppose it was a good learning experience. I'll learn from what happened today, and I'll know how to deal with it in the future (if a similar situation arises, which I think it will).

I have next week off. Pretty nice!! :D The following week I'll be doing a Claymation camp, and thennnn... the week after, I think I'll be doing stop motion animation with 6 - 9 year olds again. I cannot WAIT for that week. ♥

...OMG. Friends is playing on television in the background, and it's a Christmas episode. I hear Christmas music. I wish it was Christmas!

tired.

2009-07-21T00:23:51Z

► I have a headache the size of an elephant with the severity of a tsunami. Omgomgodlmfkglmdfkgd

► Camp completely exhausted me today. Well, I suppose camp wasn't to blame. At least not entirely. I'm still recovering from a really bad cold. However, working with seventeen pre-teens isn't exactly a walk in the park. It's pretty tiring stuff. I have mixed feelings about this group of kids, too. I'm hoping tomorrow is better.

► One of my friends has written a first draft of his first novel. Isn't that amazing?! To be honest, I'm very inspired by that. I need to find something to start writing about -- whether my intentions are fun and lighthearted or serious and driven -- and go for it. It's been far too long since I wrote something more than a short drabble, and boy do I miss it.

Angry Post

2009-07-09T00:39:46Z

I'm so irritable right now.

I was drawing mindless doodles for the past thirty or forty five minutes, and only one of them turned out to look half decent. Not even decent - just half decent. It makes me wonder where the hell my talent went. Why do I even bother studying art when I'm so effing bad at it? gkdlfgmlfg5io3ekjgr,m f,gdfm vA'dA/F

Re: Michael Jackons' Memorial

2009-07-07T20:36:32Z

I watched Michael Jackons' memorial. Did you?

I thought it was extremely emotional, which is to be expected, but it was beautifully done. I'm sure Michael would have been really pleased by the whole experience, and to know that so many people love him. It never sunk in that he was actually gone until about halfway through the memorial. It was only then that it finally hit me. This is real. He is gone. He has really, truly passed away. He isn't going to show up somewhere like I thought he would. He's gone.

His death is affecting me much more than I ever thought it would.

I was never Michael's #1 fan, but I always highly respected his work and admired him as such a strong, influential individual. I always felt bad for him when everyone was against him, as they so often seemed to be. He didn't deserve any of that. Not one second of it. Watching the memorial really made me realize that he is gone, and what a fantastic person he really was. Paris (his daughter) made me bawl. "And I want to say I love him..."

He truly impacted not only the music industry, but the hearts of thousands. Millions. He was an incredible, talented man.

Life is so short.

Re: Music

2009-07-07T18:53:39Z

► Re: Koda Kumi's 3 SPLASH. No. NO. WHAT IS THIS?! It's honestly one of her weakest singles like, ever. Lick me ❤ is sickeningly sweet, ECSTASY is a step in the right direction but still weak in comparison to her previous material, and 走れ! is just a disaster from start to finish. The remixes aren't good, either. I am so disappointed with this, and I'm ready to take a plunge off of the Koda Kumi bandwagon. I am tired of giving her chances and repeatedly feeling disappointed with her releases.

► Re: Girls' Generation's 소원을 말해봐 (Genie). I am endlessly addicted to this song. I wasn't really impressed with their mini album, but Genie, as a song, is fantastic. It's so edgy and fresh. I can't get enough of it!

► Re: Karl Wolf's Africa. I'm so glad this song is finally receiving the love it deserves. Funnily enough, I was introduced to this song last year while watching an episode of 音時間, back when Nishijima & Uno hosted. (Uno had a visible crush on Karl, LOL ♥) The interview was entirely in English, and when they played a small clip of Africa, I loved it. Then... I completely forgot about it. Yesterday I heard it on the radio, and I felt really happy and excited for him. It truly is a strong remake. I wish him all the best!

► I was just glancing at MuchMusic's countdown, and I only like two songs in the top thirty - Karl Wolf's Africa, and Eminem's We Made You. Sure, Eminem is using the same cheap ('let's mock celebrities for attention') tactic he's relied on since... forever, really, but it's quite catchy. I've always had a soft spot for Eminem, and I seriously have no idea why. I find his music appealing, perhaps because it's so lighthearted and ridiculous. But with that said, I equally enjoy his more serious work, like Lose Yourself. I dunno. I can't describe it. I'm not usually into hip hop, but I'm really drawn to his music, and I always have been - even as a kid.

supervictoria64 @ 2009-07-02T14:12:00

2009-07-02T18:17:08Z

My 16 year old sister just left for Europe. She'll be there until the 11th. She'll be visiting Munich, Prague (♥), Krakow, and Vienna. It's considered to be a school-oriented, voluntary trip. Any students who were interested in going could, as long as they maintained a certain grade average and received a personal teacher recommendation. (Not for free, of course. It's VERY expensive!) She's going to have an AMAZING time! I'm so happy for her! ...but I really miss her. :(

Bon Voyage, Liz!

ただいま

2009-07-01T00:59:46Z

東方神起,
私はいつもあなたをサポートします。♡ Stand by U = 素晴らしい！

ただいま〜！
I am back~!

私は疲れている
I'm tired
しかし。。。
But...
すごく楽しい時間を過ごした！！
I had an amazing time!!
私はすでに欠場マスコカ湖〜（/TДT)/
I miss Muskoka already~ （/TДT)/
大丈夫だからね
It's okay
私の家が大好きです。 ♡
I love my home, too. ♡

Jon & Kate = Divorced

2009-06-24T17:44:05Z

So, Jon and Kate have officially filed for divorce. Most depressing thing ever y/y? Seriously, I'm so depressed about it. I know they've had a lot of problems lately, but... I always thought they could get through them. I always had faith in them. It's just so sad to see the earlier episodes and then realize that they're divorced now. They're not together any more. I just... can't really fathom it. I don't know. I feel terrible for the kids. They're still so young. Aw, man. It's just so sad. I actually cried about it the other day. :( Sure, Kate can be a bitch, but I actually feel terrible for her. Watching the big "announcement" episode on Monday, Kate was quite obviously upset. She's heartbroken, confused, sad, etc, and I naturally understand and empathize with her. Meanwhile, Jon seems like he doesn't care at all anymore. He's completely checked out. He didn't seem upset at all. I remember he said something like, "It's disappointing," regarding the divorce. Disappointing? It's much, much more than that, Jon, and as someone directly involved - that's a huge understatement.

I guess I'll just keep hoping and praying that in a few years we'll be bombarded with a new, refreshing set of J&K headlines -- "Jon and Kate - Back Together!"

:(

Re: AAA's Break Down & 소녀시대's Comeback

2009-06-22T02:20:10Z

► AAA's Break Down PV. ( Watch? ) I have mixed feelings. Part of me is like "ew, nauseating overeffects," and the other part of me is like "OMG this is hot." I like it more than I dislike it, and I'm glad that everyone looks and sounds great. Takahiro & Misako = OVERLOAD of hotness. Seriously! ♥ As for the song itself, I've loved it since the super LQ preview leaked two weeks ago. It sound even better in medium PV-rip quality. I loveloveloveee it. It's so fresh and energetic. AAA + trance is a winning combo. I hope Summer Revolution is in the same quality range, although I'm... not really expecting that much with a generic, awkward name like that. XDD Eh, surprise me, AAA! Remember the quality of your music in 2007, and use that to inspire your new song! I'm hoping the PV will be sweet and summery like Get CHU! / SUNSHINE / etc. I need cute Takauno clips asap!

► 소녀시대's Comeback. So, I don't really consider myself to be a fan of Girls' Generation. I like the odd song here and there, and I think TaeYeon is adorable, but other than that - meh, I dunno. I saw promo pictures (and subsequent mass-fangirling/fanboying) of their new concept, and thought it was exciting, so I checked out their new digital single, and... I love it. Awesome concept, awesome song, awesome everything. Finally - SNSD with edge! I'm impressed!

Summer Camps + Cottaging

2009-06-15T22:30:16Z

► So, on Saturday I did a seven-hour CPR course. It was... well, very long. I felt like I was there for 24+ hours. LOL. But! ~~The instructor guy was extremely attractive~~ It's done now, so that's good! I don't have to worry about re-certifying myself until five years have passed. :) The Director's Cut summer camps begin on July 6th. I'm so excited. Nervous, too, of course. But mostly excited. It's my first year ever working at a camp. Well, technically, it's my first time being at a camp, too! I was never into the camp scene as a kid, but I've always been interested in being on the other end of things. I can't wait to meet the kids. There will be a new group of kids every week, which is nice. If the video on TDC's website is any indication of what the camps are like, this is going to be a fun summer for me. ♥ (Plus, I get paid almost double minimum wage, which is awesome!) I have to attend the ten-hour training day at my boss' house on June 23rd.

► My aunt and uncle offered us (mom, dad, sister and I) their cottage from June 26 - 30th. That's amazing! I'm so excited. Our trips there are always amazing. ♥ It will be nice to have a little vacation before work officially begins. My aunt and uncle's cottage is located in Muskoka (up north), so the weather is usually warm, and the scenery is always absolutely gorgeous up there. They're rich, so their cottage is actually quite extravagant. It's not your usual cottage without luxuries like running water / electricity / etc. It has everything a normal home has, and more (...satellite TV / internet!). It's kind of like a private resort or something. I hope it doesn't rain too often so we can go swimming in the lake - that's always an exhilarating experience. A few years ago, my sister and I actually ended up swimming right beside a turtle. The turtle was freaking out, frantically trying to swim away, but my sister and I were terrified, thinking it would attack us or something. LOL. It was just a weird experience to be THAT close to a turtle in the water. Needless to say, ever since that occurrence, we've made it a tradition of sorts to always prominently step (more like stomp, really) on the dock before going into the water. XDD

I can't wait for June 26th!

New Clazziquai Album!

2009-05-29T19:32:34Z

CLAZZIQUAI PROJECT IS RELEASING A BRAND NEW STUDIO ALBUM (VOL. 4) IN JULY AND I'M SO EXCITED DLGKJDLF!!!!!!

I've loved these guys since 2006, and can't WAIT for their new album. :D Volumes 1, 2, and 3 (particularly 2 - Color Your Soul) were - and remain - SO AMAZING.