What am I Going to Do?

I keep getting asked by people which coast I'm going to live on after I graduate from university. First of all, I would like to point out that I wont be finished for another three or four years.  Secondly, as much as I love beautiful British Columbia, I've come to enjoy the history in St John's.  Thirdly, I have never been one toreally think that far ahead. 

So far in my life I've only planned ahead in a general sense.  For example, when I was in high school I planned to go to university, but I never planned to go all the way across Canada.  Although there were jokes about me coming to Newfoundland for university I never took them seriously.  The only reason I chose Memorial was because I did a google search and MUN was one of the first options.  After seeing the price, I couldn't say no.  But when it comes to what I'll do after MUN, it all depends on what my life at the time is like.  Depending on whether or not I'm married, or dating, or single will impact my decision.  In the end, it's all up to what God wants me to do.  If He wants me to go back to BC, I'll end up there,if He wants me to stay, I'll stay.  That's just the way it goes.  At this point in time I'm more worried about how I'm going to finish my classics paper on time than where I'll be living in four years.

A Little Home Sick

Indian Painbrushes: my favourite wildflower!

I miss all the green!

 While taking a break from studying I decided to go through the files on my computer and I found some pictures of home.  Well, pictures of the woods around home.  As much as I try to convince myself that I'm in a new home, it still feels like a temporary stop.  I still feel like one of these days I'm going to hop on  a plane and return home and it'll be just as I left it.  I know that not everything will be the same, there are already new buildings going up, but I hope that the wood will be the same no matter what.  While looking at some pictures I found some that I really loved.  So here they are!  Sorry that they''re in a weird order, blogger wont let me move them the way I want them!

the butterfly is so pretty

These flowers are so small they're cute :D

I just love this rock face!

Evil Fever

I woke up this morning looking forward to going to class.  I was supposed to learn about politics in ancient Athens, sex and the politics of reproduction, Australopithecus, the Seleukids, and the ideologies of the industrial revolution.  Instead I'm stuck in bed trying not to pass out.  If you're wondering how bad my fever is, let's just say that I could heat the water for my mint tea with my forehead.  Not that I'm not used to getting fevers, but they usually don't happen without reason.  the reason for this fever happens to be eluding me.

I know that midterms have just passed and I don't have a job, but I've been going through that stress for months now so I don't know why I might be getting a stress fever now.  And although I do like to walk around in the cold in what other people might call "thin clothing" I have never actually gotten sick directly after walking around in the cold.  That and I warm up when I walk no matter what I'm wearing, and my new coat is warmer than my hoodie, even if it's not as flexible.  Then again I do get sick whenever there's a storm around and there was a bunch of wind yesterday.  That could be it.  Or it could be a mixture of all that together.

In any case, my head hurts and I can't stand up without falling over.  I think it's safe to say that staying home in bed for the day is a good idea.  And maybe I'll even have scrambled eggs for lunch.  And even though I can't go to class I can still read my books and take notes from them.  Speaking of which it's time that I start reading about Sparta.  Write to ya laters!! 

Things I Miss and Things I don't

Sunrise as seen from my room on the fourth floor of Bowater house.

I admit that since I've moved out of the on campus residence there are a few things that I miss.  For one thing, there were always people to talk to (read eavesdrop) in res and although it sometimes gave me a hard time when I was trying to sleep, it meant that I never felt lonely.  I also miss seeing people in the halls as I walked back to my room.  Even when I had completely different class schedules than my room mate there was always someone whose schedule was similar to mine.  Living in a house off campus, I rarely see my roommates because of the different schedules.  And when they are home for the night I'm usually getting ready for, or already in, bed (you tend to fall asleep early when you wake up at 5am every morning whether you want to or not).  But the thing I miss the most about res is the view from my room.  It always managed to take my breath away.  I also miss only having to walk across campus to get to class, but since it's only a few more minutes to walk from my houseit's not too bad.

What I don't miss is all the house events and parties.  I'm naturally introverted and I like being that way.  If I am going to go to an event I'll go of my own free will because I want to, not because someone told me that I have to go to show support for a house that caused me a great deal of insomnia.  Not that all house events were bad.  In fact I would suggest that anyone living on campus take part in at least half the house events.  However, it was not for me.  I personally don't like staying up late and hanging around in large groups.  Lots of people in a room makes me nervous and I stop talking.  I also have problems relating to people as I don't like most movies, I watch weird (but amazing) shows, I like anime, and I only listen to christian music (along with some classical).  So unless I'm taking the same courses, or another person has the same interests as me it's hard for me to get into a conversation with a stranger.  So, I like living with only a few people.

One problem I have here in this house though is there are four girls that share one shower and every time I have to go brush my teeth at night there's someone in the bathroom!  Anyway, with all that said, I'm off to bed!

Just a Small Thank You

I almost forgot!  I would like to thank those who read my blog (especially those who aren't related to me) for actually reading my blog.  I would especially like to thank the person (or persons) in the Netherlands (over half of my over seas views come from there) that keep reading my blogs.  I never expected someone outside of Canada and United States to read my blog, so THANK YOU!!!

It's Official, I'm a Geek!!!

Of course everyone that has known me for over 2 years knows that I am a freak.  I mean this in the best way possible.  I am a freak in the sense that I don't fit in the mold of what most people consider to be a "normal teenage Canadian",a fact that I am rather proud of.  And although I love being outside of the mold, I have always found it hard to find friends.  Unfortunately, most other people my age are trying to fit into the mold so they can be accepted and find friends.  For me to find someone that's interested in what I am and enjoys talking about it is rare thing, so in most cases I only find such people on fan sites. However, the unimaginable has happened today!

On my way back from Future Shop (I got a ride up there to get my wireless keyboard, but then my ride got stuck in traffic so suggested I take the bus back) I was standing at the bus stop where I have to transfer buses.  Normally it's only a 10 minute wait, but this time my bus had arrived early and the second bus was running 15 minutes late.  After having to stand in the insane wind (apparently gusts up to 90 km/hour) and rain someone else decided to seek shelter at the bus stop.  The girl looked around my age and was listening to some music.  When she went to take her ipod out of her jacket (and yes it was an actually ipod, not just any mp3 player) I noticed that she was listening to Superchick!  I got a little excited and was trying to figure out what to say when she turned to me and asked if I knew where to buy christian music.  An odd question, but a good conversation starter.  From there we talked about shows we liked (Fringe, Doctor Who, Grimm, and several anime came up) as well as music, manga, and books.  There were a few differences of opinion, but we agreed about most things.  We talked the entire time we waited for the bus and while we rode the bus. In the end we got off at our own stops and never asked for eachother's contact information.  The really cool part happened two hours after I got home. 

I went onto my regular fan sites (and yes, I post on more than one) and noticed that someone else was online and posting at the same time.  After I was finished typing up my opinion on what I thought about the sneak preview of Grimm, I looked up and saw that the other online person had just posted as well.  In summary her post was about what she thought about the new tv shows coming on (yay for less vampires and more fairytales) and how she had met someone on the bust that liked the same shows.  After reading half the post I realized that she was talking about me!  I immediately messaged her and we thought it was weird (but cool) that we were both on the same sites.  We have agreed that we are now "freaks for life". I'm so happy.

This day has proven that even freaks can find friends if they keep looking.  Even with a swollen knee and insane wind, it was a good day.  Now lets just hope that I can write this much in my classics essay tomorrow!!!