29 April 2002
Sometimes it's just better not to know. I am going to:
> Take off my counter
> Not give a damn about some things
> Have five days' hiatus from the net, to "experience life" (inspired by The Invisible Heart)
> Inevitably end up watching TV
> Come back 5/3 and check off what I've done
It's all about the self-control. I have to do this.
It's all about the self-control. I have to do this.
28 April 2002
Why are there so many Chinese people who name their daughters Christine? Why? Why? This I'll never understand.
Googling someone is a very interesting concept, except that you never know if you have the right person, you know?
Googling someone is a very interesting concept, except that you never know if you have the right person, you know?
Saw 'Quartet' today with Emily when we were supposed to be working on our motor. It's a Japanese film with gorgeous cinematography and good, if a little predictable, plot. I certainly can't imagine an American version of this. It was all good except one random, jarring part where the main guy says to the girl, "If you give up violin, I'll take you as my wife." And he didn't say anything after that! No explanation. She slaps him and leaves. It was just soo random. I want to find the soundtrack because the main song was so beautiful. But I'm not having any luck. Damn Americans and their uncare for foreign films.
Meet my friends. I have pics up from last night where we ate together (well 5 of us anyway) and then went on to Spring Fling. They're the ones that are labeled 'a1.jpg' and such, without the dates. Spring Fling was fun! At least, until I started feeling sick. We started the dance out with No Doubt's "Hella Good" which is most excellent. But from there it was kind of iffy. They played a Dave Matthews song, which was so predictable. I mean, I love Dave and all but what the hell.. they are not dancing songs.
Meet my friends. I have pics up from last night where we ate together (well 5 of us anyway) and then went on to Spring Fling. They're the ones that are labeled 'a1.jpg' and such, without the dates. Spring Fling was fun! At least, until I started feeling sick. We started the dance out with No Doubt's "Hella Good" which is most excellent. But from there it was kind of iffy. They played a Dave Matthews song, which was so predictable. I mean, I love Dave and all but what the hell.. they are not dancing songs.
27 April 2002
Updated the links list. If you're really bored, you might want to check them out.
I finished reading "Funnymen" by Ted Heller today. It was a good book! I would recommend it; near the end, I teared up a little at the way these men's lives ended. The book is a fictional oral biography on Fountain and Bliss, a comedy duo from the 1940s and 50s. I felt like Vic was molded strongly on Frank Sinatra. If you've read any biographies on Sinatra and then read this book, I think you'll definitely see the similarites.
Oh, and I've finally seen Monsoon Wedding! Lovely, frenetic at times, and smooth at others. I'm not good at writing movie reviews, but I recommend this movie too. Just watching it made me think, damn, there are many many people out there who were raised differently, listen to different music, have different values... it was interesting. I have just been having a media orgy lately. Many new books from library (I love the feeling of looking forward to so much!), then seeing Monsoon Wedding. And tonight is Spring Fling, so I'm gettin' my dance/music fix.
I finished reading "Funnymen" by Ted Heller today. It was a good book! I would recommend it; near the end, I teared up a little at the way these men's lives ended. The book is a fictional oral biography on Fountain and Bliss, a comedy duo from the 1940s and 50s. I felt like Vic was molded strongly on Frank Sinatra. If you've read any biographies on Sinatra and then read this book, I think you'll definitely see the similarites.
Oh, and I've finally seen Monsoon Wedding! Lovely, frenetic at times, and smooth at others. I'm not good at writing movie reviews, but I recommend this movie too. Just watching it made me think, damn, there are many many people out there who were raised differently, listen to different music, have different values... it was interesting. I have just been having a media orgy lately. Many new books from library (I love the feeling of looking forward to so much!), then seeing Monsoon Wedding. And tonight is Spring Fling, so I'm gettin' my dance/music fix.
24 April 2002
Making small talk is just not one of the skills I possess.
B&N, I will forever mooch off of you with no shame whatsoever from now on. It was my dream job (at least for now) to work there, in that wonderful quiet where you feel isolated from the world and your troubles. Well you know what? I now formally renounce you as my isolation place! I went to the library today instead. Yeah, that's right. God this makes no sense. This is what comes from a stressed mind.
I meant to mention something. I've forgotten again. Is this a surprise?
B&N, I will forever mooch off of you with no shame whatsoever from now on. It was my dream job (at least for now) to work there, in that wonderful quiet where you feel isolated from the world and your troubles. Well you know what? I now formally renounce you as my isolation place! I went to the library today instead. Yeah, that's right. God this makes no sense. This is what comes from a stressed mind.
I meant to mention something. I've forgotten again. Is this a surprise?
23 April 2002
Damn x 2. I cannot figure out how to make this look good with a date. I'll let my tired brain work on it while I sleep.
I felt like this huge burden lifted from me today after 4:03 pm. I finally took my Chapter 6 math test (which I was supposed to have taken like a month ago). I am seriously NOT going to procrastinate. Ever. Ever ever ever again. Skipping tests is BAD. Really (knows that she will inevitably end up skipping another test and have to go through this again).
Am actually somewhat excited for Spiderman's opening next weekend. And Spring Fling is this Saturday! Schaweet. Ayesha, Laura, and I have been plotting.
I stood there waiting. I saw him walk up, look out the door. I asked him a question, he responded. We talked. Then she came up. She took his attention, stood so close to him, in the way where you know it's possession. I glanced away, felt somewhat awkward. They were in their own world.
I felt like this huge burden lifted from me today after 4:03 pm. I finally took my Chapter 6 math test (which I was supposed to have taken like a month ago). I am seriously NOT going to procrastinate. Ever. Ever ever ever again. Skipping tests is BAD. Really (knows that she will inevitably end up skipping another test and have to go through this again).
Am actually somewhat excited for Spiderman's opening next weekend. And Spring Fling is this Saturday! Schaweet. Ayesha, Laura, and I have been plotting.
I stood there waiting. I saw him walk up, look out the door. I asked him a question, he responded. We talked. Then she came up. She took his attention, stood so close to him, in the way where you know it's possession. I glanced away, felt somewhat awkward. They were in their own world.
Damn it! My eyes are watering again. Maybe it's the computer.
I like mysterious guys. I mean, it's frustrating that they're mysterious, but at the same time, they have this edge to them. You know what I mean? You wonder if behind that jock/nerd/goth/etc exterior there's a kindred spirit. It's like in Anne of Green Gables. Kindred spirits.
Finally am in possesion of my prom dress! It is GORGEOUS. I think so, anyway. I can't wait for prom!
From now on, I'm going to include the date in the entry. I couldn't think of a better way to implement it.
I like mysterious guys. I mean, it's frustrating that they're mysterious, but at the same time, they have this edge to them. You know what I mean? You wonder if behind that jock/nerd/goth/etc exterior there's a kindred spirit. It's like in Anne of Green Gables. Kindred spirits.
Finally am in possesion of my prom dress! It is GORGEOUS. I think so, anyway. I can't wait for prom!
From now on, I'm going to include the date in the entry. I couldn't think of a better way to implement it.
22 April 2002
I just couldn't wait to put up a new layout. And plus, I probably won't have time in early May to do so. So you guys get a special early look at the new layout! Isn' t it spiffy? I know it doesn't include the date, but hey, does anyone actually look at the date? If you feel this is essential, feel free to send me an anonymous note (just use my address christine@luverly.org). Or whatever. I'll be trying to figure out a way to incorporate it.
21 April 2002
Ooh, I like Dequinix's new layout. It's nice and simple, what I just love.
I never buy Abercrombie & Fitch. It's partly because my sister is obsessed with them (which pisses me off) and because they are such a 'white' company. You know what I mean? Look at their models. Look at the people who work there. I mean, god. You'd think they were just like Harvard and Princeton. And then now there's this whole big controversy over these stereotypical shirts. Personally, I didn't notice and/or care about them, but grrr-- have you ever seen them stereotype any other race? I was just wondering.
I outgrew Narnia. I've reread the books every so often but when I tried reading them again, they didn't hold the same charm they used to. How do people grow up so fast?
Last night I got into a massive Classics mood and dug out our copies of Cleopatra, Spartacus, and Gone with the Wind. I watched about half of Cleopatra before thinking a) Julius Caesar was cast completely wrong and b) Elizabeth Taylor can really over act.. she was acting like Madonna in Evita, but where Madonna's overacting fit the musical, Liz Taylor's seemed so noticeably bad. Maybe it's because I was comparing this Cleopatra with the ABC version that showed a while back. Then I was watching Gone with the Wind (one of the best movies ever) when I was called away to do some mischief. Hee hee.
Last night I got into a massive Classics mood and dug out our copies of Cleopatra, Spartacus, and Gone with the Wind. I watched about half of Cleopatra before thinking a) Julius Caesar was cast completely wrong and b) Elizabeth Taylor can really over act.. she was acting like Madonna in Evita, but where Madonna's overacting fit the musical, Liz Taylor's seemed so noticeably bad. Maybe it's because I was comparing this Cleopatra with the ABC version that showed a while back. Then I was watching Gone with the Wind (one of the best movies ever) when I was called away to do some mischief. Hee hee.
18 April 2002
I feel incredibly shallow. "Never judge a book by it's cover"? Well, I do. I admit I do, even in the literal sense. When I'm browsing in libraries, bookstores, whatever, I look for a well-designed cover before reading the inside jacket. And although I had hoped I was more open when it came to people, I now realize I wasn't at all. And though I wish I could just say, well that's going to be different from now, I'm going to completely change and not judge anyone, I know that's not possible. So I hope I can just gradually go for it. What brought this on? A girl's 'confession' about her past.
No matter how hard I try, I cannot get my reflex time below .22 second!
Yesterday was wonderful! Melanie was asked (we all knew it was going to happen!) and he really wanted to ask her too. He was all nervous and shaky right before. So there. The roses were gorgeous and smelled amazingly good.
Life is so complicated. I miss the good ole days where I was fascinated with worms, where I spent a whole day digging them up and then putting them back. Isn't that strange? It frightens me to think of how many I've probably stepped on by now. I used to take such care not to walk on them when going to my bus stop. Now I don't even look. I'm going to start.
Yesterday was wonderful! Melanie was asked (we all knew it was going to happen!) and he really wanted to ask her too. He was all nervous and shaky right before. So there. The roses were gorgeous and smelled amazingly good.
Life is so complicated. I miss the good ole days where I was fascinated with worms, where I spent a whole day digging them up and then putting them back. Isn't that strange? It frightens me to think of how many I've probably stepped on by now. I used to take such care not to walk on them when going to my bus stop. Now I don't even look. I'm going to start.
17 April 2002
Lina updated! Whoo.
16 April 2002
Ah, I have officially given up fries for a month. I have a bet with A. If I lose, I have to tell him a secret, any secret he wants to know. If I win, I get to borrow his Dreamcast for two months. Good deal? God, now I just have to resist the temptation of crispy, greasy, salty, yummy fries... I am not giving them up because I want to be skinnier. I will never give anything up for that reason. I'm giving them up for my health, and to see if I can do it! I want self-control.
Ooh, I can't wait to put up the May layout! It's so pretty!
Okay, so it didn't happen today. Tomorrow! It better.
Arney said today that I'm becoming the 'old Christine', which is a good thing supposedly. The 'old Christine' was/is happier, more peppy. I think it has to do with the change of seasons. Honestly, who could be depressed and hateful in this gorgeous weather? Wore shorts to school! It was most excellent. Anyone know how to make the scrollbar on the left side of the screen without using the command html dir=rtl ? It would be helpful if you did and told me.
Okay, so it didn't happen today. Tomorrow! It better.
Arney said today that I'm becoming the 'old Christine', which is a good thing supposedly. The 'old Christine' was/is happier, more peppy. I think it has to do with the change of seasons. Honestly, who could be depressed and hateful in this gorgeous weather? Wore shorts to school! It was most excellent. Anyone know how to make the scrollbar on the left side of the screen without using the command html dir=rtl ? It would be helpful if you did and told me.
15 April 2002
Haha, just thought I'd share the love.
Take my quiz and post it! I want to see how far it'll go.
I'm so excited about tomorrow because of... uh... Knowledge Bowl. Right. No seriously, you'll find out all about it tomorrow. It's great!
Went shopping at Gap and Lerner New York. Got a ton of stuff! I love shopping sometimes, except that I was really drained today from the heat. Can you believe this? It's like 70 degrees out, seriously. This has got to be a prime example of global warming.
I'm so excited about tomorrow because of... uh... Knowledge Bowl. Right. No seriously, you'll find out all about it tomorrow. It's great!
Went shopping at Gap and Lerner New York. Got a ton of stuff! I love shopping sometimes, except that I was really drained today from the heat. Can you believe this? It's like 70 degrees out, seriously. This has got to be a prime example of global warming.
13 April 2002
I now have an official date to prom! He asked me today as he picked me up for tennis. I received three beautiful roses from him. That made me happy because I wanted it to be something small... I don't know where Mayo guys got the idea that they have to ask girls to prom in an over the top sweet way. It's very endearing, but I don't like a big fuss made over me unless I've done something to deserve it, or it's my birthday. I just like hearing about how other girls were asked.
Supi's baking party was a success, I believe. It's a good idea to have a party where people are actually doing something; having a little competition is pretty fun.
Supi's baking party was a success, I believe. It's a good idea to have a party where people are actually doing something; having a little competition is pretty fun.
12 April 2002
Me and Mel were NOT productive at all last night. Instead of doing our reading project, we decided to peruse all of Britney's old videos in an attempt to -uh- immerse ourselves in the Britney experience in hopes of understanding her for our project. It was great.. and we also discovered there are about a total of 30 dresses left at JC Penney's and Sears combined. Is there anywhere for girls who have decided to buy their prom dresses a month (gasp) before prom?
I've been really antsy lately. I can't sit still in my seats in class. Maybe I'm becoming hyperactive.
I've been really antsy lately. I can't sit still in my seats in class. Maybe I'm becoming hyperactive.
10 April 2002
Just like to say a little something about the 'dibs' system of prom asking at my school: it sucks. What are we, property? Or as Ayesha more eloquently put it, a piece of ass? Basically, whenever a guy mentions that he might ask a girl, no other guys will ask her. I mean, what if the girl he decides to so generously bestow his 'favor' on doesn't even want to go with him, but has to say yes or risk (a) being called a 'bitch (b) not having a date to prom? I'm not saying that it is a civilized thing to do, not take the girl that another guy wants but hey, all's fair in love and war, right?
09 April 2002
I have a goal in life now: be financially independent. Once I get there, we'll see. What I hate most is getting something with strings attached. My parents will often say, okay, we'll buy you this if you do your SAT II work every day for an hour or so. I want to be able to buy things with money that is mine, completely and wholly mine. I sound like a money grubber, but I'm not going to do anything like marry for money or be majorly stingy. I just want to be independent!
I found a book in my book case that wasn't there before called something like 512 ways to live a happier life and in it are just some silly, some serious suggestions to 'improving' your life. That's why you see what you see on the right hand side. I will do #3! I will! Ah, Amelie, what you inspire...
Hee hee, Mel, Julia, and I are doing Britney Spears as our controversial topic for Reading. It's lookin' interesting!
I found a book in my book case that wasn't there before called something like 512 ways to live a happier life and in it are just some silly, some serious suggestions to 'improving' your life. That's why you see what you see on the right hand side. I will do #3! I will! Ah, Amelie, what you inspire...
Hee hee, Mel, Julia, and I are doing Britney Spears as our controversial topic for Reading. It's lookin' interesting!
08 April 2002
So gosh, my birthday turned out to be quite great, thanks to my awesome friends: yesterday, Laura came over and kidnapped, blindfolded, and drove me away (still in my pajamas and duckie slippers, which I will not be able to wear for a while due to my mom's neat freak ness). I was lead out the car door, up stairs, then through a hall till we stopped. I saw something glowing in front of me and thought Oh my God, they didn't! But they did. They baked me a sumptuous chocolate cake! It was Laura and Arney. Thank you guys so much!
By the way, Arney bought me the Sex and the City first season on DVD! I watched nine episodes last night with Justine, and then watched two a while ago. I still have one more; I'm saving it for a bad day. I really love this show! So all secret admirers: the second season is also out on DVD and on my wishlist (conveniently placed on the third menu)...
Other good stuff happened, but I have to eat dinner.
By the way, Arney bought me the Sex and the City first season on DVD! I watched nine episodes last night with Justine, and then watched two a while ago. I still have one more; I'm saving it for a bad day. I really love this show! So all secret admirers: the second season is also out on DVD and on my wishlist (conveniently placed on the third menu)...
Other good stuff happened, but I have to eat dinner.
07 April 2002
Happy birthday to Jack Black, Jackie Chan, and Russell Crowe... I am definitely in the company of giants.
Last night was great!! The girls took me out for my birthday dinner since today is homework day (groan) at the Redwood Room. The food was delicious and it was so so wonderful talking to girlfriends after two weeks with my family 24/7. Caught up on the latest gossip and dished some out... then at the end of the dinner, our waitress brought a cake for me! I was really surprised and the cake was delicious! Opened presents from Mel, Ayesha, Alex, and card from Supi (thanks x million times to you girls). Finally have mint julep masque!
Then we headed towards Marshall Fields to try on dresses for prom. I tried on two.. my God! They make dresses for anorexic models. Supi could barely fit a size 3 for this one dress and she is seriously skinny. I still prefer my turquoise dress from Brides, Etc.
Last night was great!! The girls took me out for my birthday dinner since today is homework day (groan) at the Redwood Room. The food was delicious and it was so so wonderful talking to girlfriends after two weeks with my family 24/7. Caught up on the latest gossip and dished some out... then at the end of the dinner, our waitress brought a cake for me! I was really surprised and the cake was delicious! Opened presents from Mel, Ayesha, Alex, and card from Supi (thanks x million times to you girls). Finally have mint julep masque!
Then we headed towards Marshall Fields to try on dresses for prom. I tried on two.. my God! They make dresses for anorexic models. Supi could barely fit a size 3 for this one dress and she is seriously skinny. I still prefer my turquoise dress from Brides, Etc.
06 April 2002
I'm hoping that the easier-access contact form will entice more of you to say 'hi'. Don't be shy. Offer your opinions, please, otherwise I won't know what I'm doing wrong.
New contest! I think some of you might be interested if you like Gap, fame, and/or other people using your layout.
I told him, and it's all very confusing. I didn't want to be so blunt; I wanted him to figure it out for himself. What he thinks of what I want is often not the case! Really. Then we were cut off just as it surfaced. Sigh.
Tomorrow I will be able to pierce my ears, get my driver's license, get a job, and do heavens know what else. I'm undecided on the ears though. Do I really want something in my ears that could cause some sort of infection?
New contest! I think some of you might be interested if you like Gap, fame, and/or other people using your layout.
I told him, and it's all very confusing. I didn't want to be so blunt; I wanted him to figure it out for himself. What he thinks of what I want is often not the case! Really. Then we were cut off just as it surfaced. Sigh.
Tomorrow I will be able to pierce my ears, get my driver's license, get a job, and do heavens know what else. I'm undecided on the ears though. Do I really want something in my ears that could cause some sort of infection?
05 April 2002
I'm home! After 18 hours of driving, I'm home. I want to call everyone, yet I can't, it's rather early, isn't it?
He was the classic California boy: golden hair, golden skin. I pretended to be studious, taking notes every so often, but I wanted so much for him to hold me, to rest my head on his shoulder. He sat right next to me, but it felt like the half-continent that exists between us now was there then.
I'm aware that the link boxes on the side probably don't work. I'll get them fixed. And does anyone actually read my archives?
He was the classic California boy: golden hair, golden skin. I pretended to be studious, taking notes every so often, but I wanted so much for him to hold me, to rest my head on his shoulder. He sat right next to me, but it felt like the half-continent that exists between us now was there then.
I'm aware that the link boxes on the side probably don't work. I'll get them fixed. And does anyone actually read my archives?
01 April 2002
He told her in secret what I had been waiting to hear.
Anyone watching The Bachelor? Interesting premise, a little classier than Who Wants to Marry a Multi-Millionaire?, certainly. Just want to see how it all turns out.
I'm so terribly homesick I couldn't even begin to describe it. Living a nomadic lifestyle, lugging luggage around constantly, feeling like a stranger wherever you go doesn't suit me. Well, yes, you are supposed to feel like a stranger in foreign countries, but not in America! Not in your own homeland. And yet I do. I constantly feel out of place at the campuses when students give me looks, feeling like my family stands out rather conspicuously. It's probably all in my mind.
(need I mention the new layout? need I mention that yes, it's a bit strange, but hey, works for me...)
Anyone watching The Bachelor? Interesting premise, a little classier than Who Wants to Marry a Multi-Millionaire?, certainly. Just want to see how it all turns out.
I'm so terribly homesick I couldn't even begin to describe it. Living a nomadic lifestyle, lugging luggage around constantly, feeling like a stranger wherever you go doesn't suit me. Well, yes, you are supposed to feel like a stranger in foreign countries, but not in America! Not in your own homeland. And yet I do. I constantly feel out of place at the campuses when students give me looks, feeling like my family stands out rather conspicuously. It's probably all in my mind.
(need I mention the new layout? need I mention that yes, it's a bit strange, but hey, works for me...)