May 29th, 2000

time: 11:56am
today is: OAC English literature exam
IMing with: no one
singing along with: nothing
did Lisa update recently?: nope!
last theatrical production I saw: The Lion King - bow down to the Goddess that is Julie Taymor
last movie I saw: Center Stage - loved it way more than I should have!
anticipating: The Lion King in July, June 16th, formal, most of the Easter seaboard of the USA coming to visit :)
stressing about: oh. don't ask.
AHHHHH: I am a horrible person.
made me happy today: absolutely nothing
Things that make you go 'hmmmm': WHY WHY WHY does Tripod keep changing their site around??? Pick a freakin' design and stick with it!!
I really should be: doing law homework and/or English homework
reading: nothing. But I read a mystery book by J.D. Robb yesterday
new thing I did / learned today: what redlining is (thanks Dave:))
link me up: The Rosie O'Donnell Show - very fun stuff :)
quote of the day: from The West Wing, "The Short List":

C.J.: (after the press briefing) "Set fire to the room. Do it now."

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May 25th, 2000

PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE, for the love of god, did ANYONE tape the 9-10 episode of Law and Order? PLEASE??!?!?! Someone at Starweek (the TV guide for you Americans reading this) is going to die for this.

Tape? Anyone? PLEASE????

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May 24th, 2000

time: 12:47am
today is: exam review in English class
IMing with: Mary
singing along with: Mamma Mia! OLC - ABBA is waaay too much fun
did Lisa update recently?: nope!
last theatrical production I saw: The Lion King - bow down to the Goddess that is Julie Taymor
last movie I saw: 28 Days
anticipating: The Lion King in July, June 16th, Brandi coming to visit, formal, most of the Easter seaboard of the USA coming to visit :)
stressing about: why haven't I heard from King's about scholarships yet?? AHHH.
AHHHHH: scholarships! I'm really starting to worry! SO much school work to do and just not enough time!
made me happy today: sleeping in
Things that make you go 'hmmmm': WHY WHY WHY does Tripod keep changing their site around??? Pick a freakin' design and stick with it!!
I really should be: doing law homework and/or English homework
reading: nothing. Finished The Stone Angel by Margaret Lawrence
new thing I did / learned today:
link me up: The Rosie O'Donnell Show - very fun stuff :)
quote of the day: from The West Wing, "What Kind of Day it Has Been":

President Bartlet: "CJ, you say I have a pitcher of water and a drinking glass, and the water gets in the glass how?"
C.J.: < icy glare >

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May 14th, 2000

time: 5:24pm
today is: Mother's Day! Happy Mommy's Day, Mom!
IMing with: no one
singing along with: nothing
did Lisa update recently?: yes. Surprised you, didn't I? :) Check the Animals!
last theatrical production I saw: The Lion King - bow down to the Goddess that is Julie Taymor
last movie I saw: 28 Days
anticipating: The Lion King in July, June 16th, Brandi coming to visit, formal
stressing about: why haven't I heard from King's about scholarships yet?? and my dsam english isp
AHHHHH: I haven't started my English ISP. The 1500 word essay is due tomorrow. I still haven't started it. I don't even know where to start.
made me happy today: absolutely nothing
Things that make you go 'hmmmm': why did my English teacher assign this impossible ISP? And why do I have so much homework this weekend?
I really should be: doing the English ISP.
reading: The Stone Angel by Margaret Lawrence
new thing I did / learned today: I REALLY don't want to go out for dinner tonight
link me up: The Rosie O'Donnell Show - very fun stuff :)
quote of the day: from animal farm by George Orwell:

"All animals are equal but some animals are more equal than others."

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May 13th, 2000

time: 8:04pm
today is: library day
IMing with: no one (probably for the best, as we'd scare them)
singing along with: "Sun and Moon" from Miss Saigon OLC
did Lisa update recently?: yes. Surprised you, didn't I? :) Check the Animals!
last theatrical production I saw: The Lion King - BOW DOWN TO THE GODDESS THAT IS JULIE TAYMOR!
last movie I saw: 28 Days
anticipating: The Lion King in July, June 16th, Brandi coming to visit, formal
stressing about: why haven't I heard from King's about scholarships yet?? and my dsam english isp
AHHHHH: I haven't started my English ISP!
made me happy today: slept and learning how to type all over again
Things that make you go 'hmmmm': why do they bother putting nutritional info on mcdonalds food?
I really should be: typing with two hoofs
reading: The Stone Angel by Margaret Lawrence
new thing I did / learned today: don't cut the grass when it's wet
link me up: NBC home of Law and Order, which I'm happy to say has been renewed until 2005 :)
quote of the day: from animal farm by George Orwell:

"All animals are equal but some animals are more equal than others."

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May 6th, 2000

Guess what? I got my prom dress yesterday! It's sooo pretty! I feel like Princess Barbie in it. It's lilac (pale purple) with little purple roses on it. It has really thin spaghetti straps, and criss-crosses up the back to tie. It's tight down to my waist, and then it's loose down to the floor. It's a full-fledged Princess dress :) I promise pictures after the prom, which is June 2nd. My mom is so proud - she's finally turned me into a girly-girl. Oy!

time: 9:14pm
today is: Miranda's dance concert - very cute :)
IMing with: Turtle (and I lost Dave again :( )
singing along with: "The Lioness Hunt" from The Lion King OBC
did Lisa update recently?: yes. Surprised you, didn't I? :) Check the Animals!
last theatrical production I saw: The Lion King - BOW DOWN TO THE GODDESS THAT IS JULIE TAYMOR!
last movie I saw: 28 Days
anticipating: The Lion King in July, June 16th, Brandi coming to visit
stressing about: why haven't I heard from King's about scholarships yet??
AHHHHH: I haven't started my English ISP!
made me happy today: IT'S SUMMER! And I went shopping at the GAP yesterday and bought fun stuff
Things that make you go 'hmmmm': why does writer's craft at our school count as a credit??
I really should be: doing law homework
reading: nothing at the moment. However, I'm proud to report that I read Tess of the d'Ubervilles by Thomas Hardy in 4.5 hours, and managed to get the highest mark on our content test :)
new thing I did / learned today: don't kill bugs on drapes - they leave a stain
link me up: NBC home of Law and Order, which I'm happy to say has been renewed until 2005 :)
quote of the day: Rebecca West:

"People call me a feminist whenever I express sentiments that differentiate me from a doormat or a prostitute."

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April 29th, 2000

time: 5:54pm
IMing with: no one (but I found Dave the other night)
singing along with: "Now That I've Seen Her" from Miss Saigon OLC
did Lisa update recently?: no, stop asking
last theatrical production I saw: The Lion King - BOW DOWN TO THE GODDESS THAT IS JULIE TAYMOR!
last movie I saw: 28 Days
anticipating: The Lion King in July, June 19th, Brandi coming to visit
stressing about: why haven't I heard from King's about scholarships yet??
AHHHHH: I haven't started my English ISP!
made me happy today: gorgeous day outside
Things that make you go 'hmmmm': why is every web page taking forever and a day to load?
I really should be: doing homework
reading: Tess of the d'Ubervilles by Thomas Hardy (I've read the first chapter. Have to finish the book by Tuesday.)
new thing I did / learned today: I'm a troll and Miranda (5 year old cousin) is a billy goat
link me up: NBC home of Law and Order, which I'm happy to say has been renewed until 2005 :)
quote of the day: unknown:

"Is it a mistake that stressed is desserts spelled backwards?"

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April 27th, 2000

Yes, I'm still alive. Lara, I'm stealing one of your 'blanks' :)

time: 8:59pm
IMing with: no one :( (Dave, where are you?)
singing along with: "I Still Believe" from Miss Saigon OLC
did Lisa update recently?: no, but I swear I'm working on it!
last theatrical production I saw: The Lion King - BOW DOWN TO THE GODDESS THAT IS JULIE TAYMOR!
last movie I saw: 28 Days
anticipating: The Lion King in July, June 19th
stressing about: why haven't I heard from King's about scholarships yet??
AHHHHH: my writer's craft teacher is certi-fucking-fiably insane!
made me happy today: still on the Kitty Show high, got my income tax refund (100.00$ baby)
Things that make you go 'hmmmm': why is Lucien Bouchard still alive??!?
I really should be: doing homework... doing more homework
reading: Tess of the d'Ubervilles by Thomas Hardy
new thing I did / learned today: living with my grandfather is... interesting (moved in with us yesterday for a month)
link me up: The Lion King at Mirvish.com
quote of the day: unknown:

"Of all the things I've lost, I miss my mind the most."

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April 15th - 16th, 2000

time: 8:02pm
IMing with: Jeff
singing along with: The Lion King OBC
did Lisa update recently?: no, but I swear I'm working on it!
last theatrical production I saw: Enigma Varriations - I have got to get my ass to some theatre
last movie I saw: 28 Days
anticipating: The Lion King!! Oh I just can't wait until Tuesday...
stressing about: eh, school in general
pissed me off today: 90.00$ for tickets to Rent at the Pantages?? I DON'T THINK SO! oh, and what is up with the psycho weather?
made me happy today: the Moose, Sas being Sas (the squeal), playing downtown with Turtle, such a nice day on Saturday!
Things that make you go 'hmmmm': why are they still advertising for the kitty show when there are no tickets left?
I really should be: doing homework... doing more homework
reading: Tess of the d'Ubervilles by Thomas Hardy
new thing I did / learned today: when intoxicated, ants will fall and always land on their right side
link me up: The Lion King at Mirvish.com
quote of the day: Lindsay:

"So many animals today!"

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April 13th, 2000

mmm... Lor and Deanna, no, I do not have a mobile home/camper :) Hey Lor, I sent you a message on your phone congratulating you for finishing classes, but I guess it didn't work. Dsam computers!

time: 1:52pm
IMing with: no one
singing along with: the most incredible trio of songs ever recorded - "Somewhere"/"How Glory Goes"/"Lay Down Your Head" from How Glory Goes by Audra McDonald, the goddess
did Lisa update recently?: no, but I swear I'm working on it!
last theatrical production I saw: Enigma Varriations - I have got to get my ass to some theatre
last movie I saw: Return to Me - it was cute.
anticipating: The Lion King!! Oh I just can't wait until Tuesday...
stressing about: essay outline due tomorrow in English... haven't started
pissed me off today: going to the ortho... rat bastard.
made me happy today: what's my OAC average so far? 85.33% baby :) OH, and the cast of Law and Order on Larry King Live last night was a riot
Things that make you go 'hmmmm': why do I skip school even when I know it will make me feel so dsam guilty?
I really should be: reading
reading: Hamlet by Shakespeare, Tess of the d'Ubervilles by Thomas Hardy.
new thing I did / learned today: figured out how to use A&E message boards (oh don't ask)
link me up: A&E's All L&O Website
quote of the day: from Topsy Turvy:

"The more I get to know men, the more I appriciate dogs."

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April 12th, 2000

time: 8:52pm
IMing with: no one
singing along with: "How Glory Goes" from How Glory Goes by Audra McDonald
did Lisa update recently?: well, I archived if that counts
last theatrical production I saw: Enigma Varriations - I have got to get my ass to some theatre
last movie I saw: Return to Me - it was cute.
anticipating: The Lion King!! Oh I just can't wait until Tuesday...
stressing about: nothing really :)
pissed me off today: the absolute incompetence of the Toronto District School Board
made me happy today: what's my OAC average so far? 85.33% baby :)
Things that make you go 'hmmmm': why does the school keep replacing the caf window when it's just going to get broken again?
I really should be: reading
reading: Hamlet by Shakespeare, Tess of the d'Ubervilles by Thomas Hardy.
new thing I did / learned today: sometimes, doing the wrong thing is the right thing
link me up: A&E's All L&O Website
quote of the day: originally said on ER, but muttered by everyone in Toronto in regards to the snow:

"HELLO! IT'S APRIL!"

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April 5th, 2000

time: 8:22pm
IMing with: Jenny and Rina
singing along with: "The Group" The Last Session OOBC
did Lisa update recently?: nope... I'm working on it
last theatrical production I saw: Enigma Varriations - I have got to get my ass to some theatre
last movie I saw: Topsy Turvy - SO funny! I really liked it.
anticipating: The Lion King!! I wanna see it NOW!
stressing about: nothing really :)
pissed me off today: stupid, ignorant intollerant people
made me happy today: highest mark on my law test :) 98% baby. My midterm mark in law? 94%. MWAHAHAHAHA!
Things that make you go 'hmmmm': why don't students just throw out their dsam garbage?!?
I really should be: reading
reading: Hamlet by Shakespeare, Tess of the d'Ubervilles by Thomas Hardy. In the past three days, I read (past tense) Atlantis Found by Clive Cussler, The Puzzled Heart by Amanda Cross and Prime Cut by Diane Mott Davidson
new thing I did / learned today: chocolate can make your day brighter
link me up: University of King's College and Dalhousie University
quote of the day: from the costume fitting scene in Topsy Turvy:

"What, never?"
"NO, NEVER!"

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April 1st, 2000

time: 12:42pm
IMing with: no one
singing along with: Ragtime OBC
did Lisa update recently?: nope... I'm working on it
last theatrical production I saw: Enigma Varriations - I have got to get my ass to some theatre
last movie I saw: Erin Brokovich - SO good! I loved it!
anticipating: The Lion King
stressing about: nothing really :)
pissed me off today: nothing (I just woke up!)
made me happy today: slept in
Things that make you go 'hmmmm': why is the AIM symbol a running man??
I really should be: doing nothing! woo!
reading: The Piano Man's Daughter by Timothy Findley and Hamlet by Shakespeare
new thing I did / learned today: don't read about law school, because it will freak the shit out of you.
link me up: University of King's College and Dalhousie University
quote of the day: none today

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