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Post by Ragebox on Aug 3, 2002 23:01:53 GMT -5
Well, let's see here. A new journal. Wonderful idea . I hope to begin mine soon. At the time, I have nothing of interest to jabber on about. However, when I do find something to fill this space, any replies at all will be welcomed ;D.
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Post by GlitterFaery™ on Aug 4, 2002 18:41:33 GMT -5
you can't make me!! haha (lol) (jk JK) ;D
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Post by Ragebox on Aug 5, 2002 17:10:21 GMT -5
Hey, buddy! We'll see about that! ... ...;D August 05, 2002 4:50PMWaking up with a massive headache is no way to start your day. Ah, how pathetic am I? It's nearing five o'clock and I'm still in my pajamas. Looking ahead, this week will without a doubt be very busy for my family. Our yearly trip up north is swiftly closing in, and frankly, I can't wait. I am in dire need of a vacation. At this time every year, my entire family tears themselves away from their work and sets off to drive two hours north to our familiar lakeside resort near Alexandria, Minnesota. We will spend a full week on Lake Osakis, fishing, water-skiing, swimming, and gambling - well, not really. Tripoley, actually. What fun. Anyway, I'll explain how it all goes when I return. We leave on Saturday and I can hardly wait. On a lesser note, I have just finished clearing out from under the refrigerator. It hasn't been working recently, so we made an attempt to fix it. I sat on the ground for ten minutes melting the ice in the bottom of the freezer with an old hair dryer before I grew impatient and decided to chisel it out with a screwdriver. I later vacuumed around the sides of the icebox while my sister cleaned the floor underneath. Pardon my Taiwanese, but holy shit
. That was one of the most disgusting messes I've ever seen in my life. A germ pool, it was, covered with dust and filth and crusted over with residue. Not a pretty sight, I’ll tell you. Well, I'm off. - Rachel
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Post by GlitterFaery™ on Aug 5, 2002 17:57:38 GMT -5
<<<< Waking up with a massive headache is no way to start your day. Ah, how pathetic am I? It's nearing five o'clock and I'm still in my pajamas. >>>> lol. it's cool. It's almost 6' and I'm still in mine. Anyway,I hope you have fun on your trip!!
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Post by Ragebox on Aug 8, 2002 17:29:03 GMT -5
Thanks. It should be fun. I can't wait . August 08, 2002 5:10PMNothing much has been happening lately. I've been spending some time off the computer and some good ol' time with my Xbox. I've been playing Munch's Oddysee nonstop, as I've just regained my interest in that game. It's very...er, unique. Actually, I've found a few very unique things lately. I've just realized how strange and entertaining the Internet can be. For instance: Mario Twins, Phonebashing, and Hyakugojyuuichi. Where on God's green earth do these people come from? On second thought, I don't want to know. I have finally sent out an order for a copy of the graphic novel, Johnny the Homicidal Maniac: The Director's Cut. You do not know how long I have waited to own it. Enough said on this subject; I'm sure the title may reveal enough concerning its content. But I just cannot wait until it arrives [within the next week, no doubt]. Of course, I'll be gone, but at least I'll have something to look forward to when I return. With my love of dark humor, philosophical media, and a bit of gore, I'm sure I will enjoy it without a doubt. Anyway, we are still getting ready for that vacation. I'm thinking I'll be packing a bit tonight as well as doing a few baskets of laundry. I probably won't be completely ready until the day we leave, knowing me, but I'll have to get started. And with that, I will cease my boredom-evoking babble and leave you in peace. The Simpsons are on, and there's a chair in front of the television with my name on it. - Rachel
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Post by GlitterFaery™ on Aug 8, 2002 21:24:32 GMT -5
I forgot what I was going to say about what..you just said,lol. Because I went to the imood's site and have been messing on there for a few minutes (as you can probably tell in my sig) ...But thet directers cut thing has got to be awsome. I love stuff like that,also.
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Post by Ragebox on Aug 10, 2002 2:57:47 GMT -5
Imood is kind of fun. You are able to specify and document your moods and even look back on them at a future date. Excuse the word, but it is a bit nifty if you ask me. And yes, that Directors Cut will definitely be awesome. I am familiar with Jhonen Vasquez's [the artist's] work and actually know quite a bit about this particular release. I’m excited, yes ;D. August 10, 2002 2:25AMAfter two o'clock and I am still awake. What a night owl I am. I wonder just how I will adjust to regular school-hours, but I suppose I'll solve that problem when I come to it. My, what a busy day. My dad, my sister, and I were all over town today getting ready for this vacation again. It's a fairly big thing for us I suppose, as it is the only big trip of the year. The boat needed to be tidied up, we had to pack everything away earlier today, and my mom forced us to get all the grocery shopping out of the way before we left. My mother never goes with us. She doesn't like these sorts of vacations and I suppose I can understand. The one and only year she joined us, she spent most of the week inside the cabin doing chores [she's a bit of a clean freak, you must know, and cannot stand a disorderly environment]. Needless to say, she never accompanied us again. Everyone says I'm like her. Similarly, I'm really not the sort who likes to travel [save this one trip every year], neither of us are the outdoorsy types, and we are basically both "loners", if you'll allow me to use the term my family has so often used on many occasions. At the moment now, I am wondering how I came upon this subject. Ah, my mind wanders all over the place when I am in this type of mood – reflective, thoughtful. I actually am feeling a bit homesick already. That is the only disappointing effect of going along on this trip. I miss my own town and my own house. I'm really a baby when it comes to things like this. But there's really only so much you can do over a week's time in a little town like Osakis. Anyway, I believe it's about time to close tonight's entry and leave you with a goodbye. See you all next week . -Rachel
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Post by GlitterFaery™ on Aug 11, 2002 21:20:38 GMT -5
<<<< After two o'clock and I am still awake. What a night owl I am. I wonder just how I will adjust to regular school-hours, but I suppose I'll solve that problem when I come to it. >>>> When do you start?! Well,I start tomarrow, so I am hoping I will be able to fall asleep tonight...Without the help of a TV and a computer,heh. And since you left and are not here,I hope you had fun on your trip!! lol... *yawn*
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Post by Ragebox on Aug 19, 2002 15:59:13 GMT -5
Thanks, I did have fun ;D. But you'll read all about that below. Well, I hope you had a good first day. I start school on September 3 rd, so I still have a good two weeks left. How depressing. I'm not ready to go back, especially since I'll be at the high school this year. Oh, how inviting that sounds . August 19, 2002 3:30PMWell, I'm back from a truly awesome vacation. The fishing wasn't all too good this year and I didn't touch my bathing suit the entire week, but I was so busy doing other things, neither ordeal crossed my mind. Well, where should I begin? Excuse me if this sounds a bit random; I'm trying to document it all as quickly as it enters my mind. Anyway, for starters, we brought our X-box along, which I do think saved everyone's boredom upon numerous occasions. People were in and out of our cabin at all times, and all my cousins made sure they had at least...oh, twenty chances to play that week. I took the boat out by myself a few times to drive around the lake [just for fun], and raced my cousin a few times in his 9-horse boat. That was...interesting, I suppose. My best-bud/cousin Anthony came up this year, which was a real surprise, since he was planning to stay home this year. We hung out a few times that week...whenever he wasn't following these two girls around like a freakin' dog on a leash. That was the only thing that angered me about the week. They just weren't my type of people and I really did not like them at all. I avoided that little group for most of the week. Instead, I spent time with my younger cousins [who surprisingly are equally entertaining people], and sat around and relax with my older relatives. Plus, I spent some good quality time with my CD player, but who on Earth could see that coming? Oh, and here's a surprise I'm sure you will get a kick out of: Guess who took a surprise dip into the drink? Me, haha! I was stupidly running down to the boat when I slipped on the dock, flew backward, and fell into the lake - shoes and all. What a great experience that was. Especially since six of my cousins, my uncle, and my dad were standing twenty feet away when I slipped. I can tell you one thing, I was laughing more than anyone. I found it so hilarious that I actually took the time to run to my aunt's cabin [where my sister was at the time], step into the house soaking wet, and yell "Michelle, guess what happened to me?!". I'll tell you, I got plenty of "instant-replays" and "accidental swimming" comments that day. I guess I really did earn my new nickname [ © my little cousin, of course]: "The Dork Who Fell In The Lake". Lmao, that was classic! Yes, a great vacation it was. And I'd love to prattle on more about it, but sadly, I'm off. - Rachel T.D.W.F.I.T.L
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Post by GlitterFaery™ on Aug 19, 2002 16:47:35 GMT -5
HaHa. If that happened to me (falling into the lake) I would probably have been crying! Atleast you didn't get hurt... Or did you... Hmm... ~ Anyway, great to see you back!
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Post by Ragebox on Aug 29, 2002 0:39:47 GMT -5
No, I didn't get hurt. I actually was very lucky. I could have hit my head on a rock or something ...though it sure was funny ;D. August 29, 2002 12:05AMBoy, what a day. Sophomore orientation was earlier this morning. I can't say I was happy to go, but I'd have to say it went well overall. What can I say? The school was much larger than the junior high school and much more crowded. The halls were an unending maze, and I'm lucky I didn't get lost. The school was crowded with people; more than I would think seeing as it was just my class alone . Besides which, the halls were cluttered with crates and boards and whatnot, crowding the hallways even more than they were [due to construction work being done on the building].
I met one teacher today - for Spanish class. She was exceptionally friendly. I'm happy with that. The principals, counselor, and patrol officers [?] seemed nice enough also. There was only one that seemed fairly strict, but I'm sure I will never have to deal with her. I suppose it isn't too bad. I should really just cool down about this school business. Honestly, it can't be that big of a change.
The rest of the day was uneventful, I suppose. Aside from mowing the lawn, I’ve been napping, resting, and getting some good hours of television in before the end of the week.
::Sigh::
It took me enough effort just to write this. I haven't been in high-spirits the past few days and have been a bit lazy lately. I just feel so...burnt-out. Besides which, I really haven't been on best terms with the rest of my family for the past few days, but I really won't get into that. We're all tired, ornery.
Anyway, I'm out. - Rachel
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Post by Ragebox on Sept 3, 2002 23:05:13 GMT -5
September 03, 2002 11:05PM A significant day for me? Perhaps. Today was my very first day at the senior high. Yay, go me. Unfortunately, it didn't go all too well. After a measly three hours of sleep, my first time actually riding the bus in quite a long while, the fact that my two best friends in the entire world moved to a different school, over six hours of filling out forms and listening to rules; and essentially missing my bus ride home [as did many others due to ignorance on our non-bus-riding parts]; it has not left a pleasant taste in my mouth, if you'll pardon the expression. I despise change. I hate every part of it. A change in schools [for me] is not a calming experience. I've cooled down quite a bit since earlier this afternoon. After all the coaxing from others, all those comforting comments, the school seemed to come off as some sort of accepting, exciting place when in reality in was nothing of the sort. If anything, it was worse than the junior high. Oh well. At least the first day is over.
Moving on: New teachers. • Mr. Suneson: Drivers Ed; pretty nice guy; humorous • Mr. Grossklaus: World Studies; very funny guy but seems to over-do it; a bit too unpredictable for me • Ms. Lettner: Spanish; very kind young woman; pretty easy-going • Mrs. Flanery: English; nice lady; kind of eccentric and a bit more strict
*Sigh* I guess it's not too bad. I'm guessing that before I know it, I'll be used to everything and all will be well. At least that's what I'm hoping.
And now, I'm off to bed. Take care. - Rachel
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Post by Ragebox on Sept 8, 2002 23:23:39 GMT -5
September 08, 2002 10:50PM I am very happy to say that things have improved greatly schoolwise. I'm finding it a bit easier to adjust. I've found my teachers are even better upon second-impressions as well as the classes they teach.
Mr. Suneson is great, what with his "kick the bear in the ash-hole" jokes and such. He also seems to enjoy scaring his students...We were sitting quietly in our desks, doing our work when suddenly he comes running into the room yelling "BANG!" A few seconds and gasps later, he begins a conversation on gang warfare and what to do if we were caught in the middle of an alley with two groups shooting back and forth over the hood of our car [he is the drivers ed. teacher, you must remember]. "Duck your head and slam the accelerator. Get out of that alley," he says. I'll take note of that...
Mr. Grossklaus is simply hilarious. And while his gangster impressions are priceless, his homework policy is A+ in my book [no bookwork!], and his obsession with Krispy Kreame doughnuts is amusing; we do get on to some very...strange conversation topics. Animal sex? "A ball of flying fur," he says? Oh my.
And for the record: Official Swearing-By-Teachers count: 6 this week. Interesting. I see the swearing policy is loose here [not that I swear much, but it's nice to see some laid-back teachers around this place].
"Stalker Kid" is in my class. Unfortunately for me, the dude didn't even graduate and, what's more, is taking lower-grade classes. I really have no need to get into a topic on him. For the unaware, all that need be known is that he is a very strange, very annoying character who is known by many to be a enormous pain in the ass. Fortunately for myself, he hasn't said a word to me as of yet. Hopefully, he'll never need to.
Homework hasn't been all that bad. English is all I really have been a bit anxious about. Mrs. Flanery has already proven to me that she is an extreme worker. I have a report due in two weeks already, but thanks to the subject, I'm sure it won’t be all that difficult. "Choose a book, movie, television show, or cartoon and compare and contrast its characters." Not too complex. I've decided on my subject already, which I am happy to say, I'm sure to enjoy writing: Invader Zim ;D. What could be simpler than comparing Zim and Dib? They are actually the perfect characters to use, being as they are alike in many ways but altogether different in others. It should be an interesting assignment.
In other news, I've finally figured out my bus route. It's still a challenge for me to get to the bus in less than seven minutes after the end bell, but I'll manage. I've memorized my school schedule, and I have been getting on fine the past few days. I've not met anyone new so far, which I'm not all too surprised at. I've found myself sitting alone at lunch, but again, I don't mind.
So that is my week. Not too bad overall, save my first day. But once again, I am left to close. Off to bed I go. - Rachel
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Post by GlitterFaery™ on Sept 9, 2002 16:52:33 GMT -5
Crap.. I was gonna reply to your entry from 09/03.. I forgot.. eek.. Well, I'll just go ahead and say... That I'm starting to adjust too! hehehe. Well we have homework like every night... But I wait till my mom gets home so that I can start, lol.. I like getting online, of course. Well, I have to go.. C'ya, Rachel!!!
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Post by Ragebox on Sept 22, 2002 12:53:26 GMT -5
Homework: the root of all evil...well, not exactly. Though I do loathe it all.
September 22, 2002 12:35PM These past few days have been interesting indeed. Unfortunately, I'm engrossed in the depths of my essay, so this will be more of a quick outlook on present events [or rather one significant happening]:
• Friday: Armageddon. Rachel is learning to drive a car. Gasp now, mortals. Run to your houses and cower in fear. I will soon be terrorizing your streets. Well, not quite. I suppose it went well for my first try. I ran over a curb once after a great misjudgment of distance, but that was pretty much my only real mishap. My dad took me to practice on the school's driving range. Not so very lucky for us, there was a soccer game in play, so there were a few cars coasting around. That made me very nervous, but it went well enough. We may be practicing again next weekend if there is time.
Being the above was pretty much the only event that is worth mentioning, I should be getting back to my work. Take care, everyone. - Rachel
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