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The Phoenix CompassA compass never lies . . . March 03 I WonderHi there Everyone,
I have a question to ask you guys . . . You see, I don't know who actually comes here and sees this page. I am questioning whether I should keep it up or not, so I wanted to ask you guys something.
Could you guys leave a comment under this entry? Just leave a comment, and tell me who you are, and how you ended up here. Say, if you read my profile on FanFiction.net, and came here from there, then just something like that.
Thanks guys! Oh, and a new blog-entry is below.
Cheers!
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PS - I got Facebook now. Want to add me? Leave a comment and I'll give you the link! (more incentive to comment!) The Crunch Begins . . .Hello Everyone,
Hope everyone's doing well. I haven't updated here on my blog for a while due to immense amounts of homework. Don't get confused, I still have loads of it piling over me, but I am taking a few moments to come here to write out what's been going on.
February passed by quickly, too quickly I'd say. Reading Week was a lull really, since most of my time was stuck really getting nothing done. I tried to catch up on sleep but all that did was mess up my sleeping pattern, which I am still trying to fix. I got some work done on some subjects, but I still have way too much left to do. I have 2 essays due in less than 2 weeks, and I still have to get all the work done. Don't be expecting to see me much on MSN, 'cause I'll be trying (or more likely forcing) myself to stay off the computer to get my readings done.
The last little bit has been tiring, and as I've said, the next few weeks will be horribly busy. I have my astrophysics midterm this coming Friday, which I am very worried about. Last year I did terrible on it, and I need to pass this class. Future down the crapper if I fail it again.
I've been trying to look at summer jobs lately, but I just haven't found the time. I know I should be looking, but most of the time it gets stuck behind homework, and then I'm usually trying to also write. My writing has come to a virtual standstill, which I hate, 'cause I have all these ideas running around in my head, and I want to be able to write them down. I've come to writing really really late at night, justifying it by saying I couldn't get homework done that late 'cause my attention wouldn't be good enough. In all honesty I'm just trying to do something I like to do over something I have to do, but that's why I'm planning on staying away from my computer in the next while.
That's about it though. I've had so many people nagging me on getting facebook, it's insane. My sister, my friends, even people at my work have been asking me about whether I have it or not. I figure I will sign up for it in a little bit, but not at the moment. Too much homework. Perhaps after the 13th when my essays are handed in (should be), then I'll get it.
Anyways, this entry is quite long, and I have to go and read my Political Theory book. It's horribly boring to read, but I need to get it done. Hope everyone's doing well.
Cheers. January 17 My Favourite NumberHi there Everyone,
I hope everyone is doing alright. Things here could be better . . . a lot better. I thought the beginning of this year would bring a lot of change, and hopefully turn the tide in my life. Unfortunately, it doesn't seem to be going that way yet. I'm probably wrong to think things could change quickly, but I've been very patient with these things.
The thing that gets me the most, is that these problems I'm facing are always the same ones; over, and over, and over again. I don't get new problems, no, it's always just the same ones. I've tried fixing them, in many different ways, yet they seem focused on perpetuating. New ways to fix them just seem doomed to fail, and the result is a loss in enthusiasm to continue trying. When you've tried fixing the same problems so many times, you just loose the drive to fix them.
But I'm probably, as I said, jumping ahead of myself. I couldn't expect a great change right away. These things take time, and as such, I must keep patient. However much I wish these problems would be fixed quickly, I can't expect them to be, 'cause the world isn't that nice.
Anyways, things outside those problems are fine. School is moving along at its normal pace. Piping is on the downside, as the band I'm with seems bent on inaction.
Writing I'm trying to get back into, to keep me focused on something that I can consider at least a little positive. I just wish, like always, that people would review more. Someone asked me what my motivation to write is, and the answer was reviews. I get reviews, and I just want to write more and more.
Anyways, I've gone on long enough. I just hope things are going well for people with school, work, whatever they're up to, and that things start looking up.
Oh, and yesterday, Jan. 16th, was my birthday. Turned 23 . . . my favourite number, at 2:40pm.
Cheers everyone,
Chris December 16 Bring on the Snow, and the Egg NogHi there everyone, I hope everyone is doing well with their holidays, and that everyone is keeping safe. Things here are going alright. That snow that fell earlier in the month ended up being a one-time event, and none's fallen since. It's upsetting, I'll admit, but hopefully in January, the snow will come with a vengence. Anyways, I'm done my exams. Finished on thursday, and I'm pretty happy with the results of them. My British History exam went alright, and my European History went better, so it all went good. I went out with a classmate afterwards for lunch, and met up with a friend for coffee afterwards (though neither of us drank coffee), so it was nice to unwind a little after. Now I'm about to head up north. I decided to take the train again this year (took it last year too for Christmas break). There's only 1 a day, and it leaves at 8:40am, which means an early start (for me at least). Oh well, I'm taking that home on Sunday, so it's packing stuff and getting this place cleaned up tomorrow. I've found myself lacking enthusiasm lately for writing, but I'm trying to stick with it. I'm hoping while I'm up north, I'll be able to get some done, though from past times, I usually don't get any done while up North. Plus it doesn't help that I have to read Aristotle's Politics and half of another political theory book. Anyways, just thought I'd drop in a message before I leave. I hope everyone has a great holiday, happy New Year to everyone, keep safe, and see you in the new year! Cheers! December 06 Let it Snow!Hi there Everyone,
Hope everyone is doing alright. I'm almost done with my classes now. I have a test tomorrow night, then my exams next week. Christmas holidays are coming soon, and I can't wait to get hold of the nog (of the Egg variety).
Things are working well here though. I'm trying to write a good amount before I go up north. I have a short one-shot called "Winter's Influence" that will be going up soon, that I'm hoping people will like. The next chapter to HPOL is coming along, and it'll definately be up before the holidays (hoping to get started on the new one before going up north). Over the holidays, if I can get through 2 - 3 chapters, we should be doing well.
It snowed here in Toronto! A very small amount, but it did snow a little. I'm glad I don't live in Calgary or BC with the weather they're getting, but still, we need more snow. I was so happy to see snow falling last night while at Hart House reading for my class. It felt so nice seeing the snow fall while sitting in the warm library (it's stone walled, with red carpets, with stuffed red leather chairs.)
Anyways, just giving an update. I hope everyone is doing well, and thanks for checking out my space (feel free to look around!).
Cheers! November 27 Through the StormHi there Everyone,
Things are going much better now. After getting through my 3 essays this past week and a half, I don't really have any pressing matters (school wise that is) for about a week and a bit. That means of course, I can get back to things I've neglected-most notably-my writing.
I am sorry to everyone who has been waiting for updates. I was doing really well there at the end of October, and beginning of November, but I got hit with those essays, and things got pushed back.
But now that's over with, I've resumed writing, and I'm trying to go fast, so I can post new stuff online. There will be an author's note posted at the beginning of the next chapter (Chapter 23 - Snivelling the Cup) to let people know what revisions to earlier chapters will be taking place. They won't be posted right away, since it takes a little bit to go back and add / change scenes, but things will be get changed a little. I'm just posting where the changes will be, so readers won't have to scower through the entire story for the changes.
In anycase, the next chapter is coming along. I've had to move a little thing around, but it's moving. I'm hoping to work on it more tonight, and tomorrow night as well. I have no doubts it will be posted by the end of the week, along with the list of things to be revised.
Thank you for hanging in there though. When I find myself really enjoying a story online, it's annoying to have to wait a long time for new posts. Plus it doesn't help that I originally planned to have this story done by Sept, and it's almost Dec. (sigh).
Anyways, everyone, hope you're doing well, and let's bring on the white stuff to Toronto.
Cheers! November 03 LyricsHello Everyone, Just thought I'd post snippits of lyrics to some songs I've really been liking lately. The first one gave me inspiration to change my theme for my space to the night sky. Anyways, enjoy. "Dusting Down the Stars" by Mobile - I look outside from far above I watch you sleep and dream, dream out loud You say you wish that you could find A guiding light, a guiding hand A safer place to stand We've never been so close to be so far There's millions of reasons, there is no way out Shall we give up so easy, shall we give up so easy Here we are dusting down the stars -------------------------------------- "Swallowed in the Sea" by Coldplay - And I could write a book The one they'll say that shook The world, and then it took It took it back from me And I could write it down Or spread it all around Get lost and then get found And you'll come back to me Not swallowed in the sea -------------------------------------- "How to Save a Life" by The Fray - Step one you say we need to talk He walks you say sit down it's just a talk He smiles politely back at you You stare politely right on through Some sort of window to your right As he goes left and you stay right Between the lines of fear and blame And you begin to wonder why you came Where did I go wrong, I lost a friend Somewhere along in the bitterness And I would have stayed up with you all night Had I known how to save a life -------------------------------------- "Don't Go Away" by Oasis - A Cold and frosty morning there's not a lot to say About the things caught in my mind As the day was dawning my plane flew away With all the things caught in my mind And I don't wanna be there when you're, coming down And I wanna be there when you hit the ground So don't go away, say what you say Say that you'll stay Forever and a day, in the time of my life 'Cause I need more time, yes I need more time Just to make things right -------------------------------------- "Chasing Cars" by Snow Patrol - I need your grace To remind me To find my own If I lay here If I just lay here Would you lie with me and just forget the world? -------------------------------------- "Adam's Song" by Blink 182 - I never conquered, rarely came 16 just held such better days Days when I still felt alive We couldn't wait to get out- -side the world was wide, too late to try The tour was over we'd survived I couldn't wait till I got home To pass the time in my room alone -------------------------------------- |
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