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arkratirmaSaturday, I woke up to Aunt Pam telling me that Uncle Larry and Michael were going on a hike. I opted to go with them. We went up the Molalla River for miles, along narrow, unpaved roads, and the Astro ended up getting a flat tire. After Uncle Larry and Michael got the spare on (I watched them to help get a sense for what putting a spare on is like), we drove back down the road a bit and stopped by a campsite and hung out for a couple hours. I took lots of photos, examined river rocks, played with Honey, and had a good time hanging out with my family.
At home, I called Mom and Dad and talked with them for nineteen minutes (exactly!), then called Aurora to let her know I was still headed up to her place. Aurora had me read her revised assignment for Creative Writing, which was a huge improvement over the e-mail copy she'd sent. :) Grace arrived later with shortbread cookies (I brought Syder's of Hanover BBQ Buffalo Wing Nibblers, and when Whitney returned to the apartment, we piled into her car and headed to Freddie's. I got a Monster M-80 to keep me up, and we didn't head to bed until around 5:00 AM.
Today, at school, Aurora, Grace, and Whitney waited in line to register at the 10:00 mark, and I kept returning to Liz's office just to try to set up an appointment. When I finally got a hold of her, she asked if I could return at 2:30; I agreed. Long wait, but what can you do?
Afterward, Whitney drove us to the Lloyd Center and Pioneer Courthouse Square malls. I got a Subway sandwich at the latter and Grace waited with me as I ate it. Grace left for her bus stop after we'd all met up again, and Whitney gave me a ride back to AIPD, which I greatly appreciated.
Worked on my Quick Sketch homework a bit and talked with Laryssa, which was fun. Left to meet up with Liz and was balked by Ryan. He's not a bad kid, as Aurora has figured out, but a bit of a jokester: he asked who I'd come to see, and told me there was a line - "unless you have an appointment," which I did. I peeked into Liz's office to let her know I was present for our appointment as she was working with another student. Liz said all my class choices were good after I explained that I want to take a more illustration-oriented root, using Lee's suggestions as reference.
From Gateway, I stopped by Jiffy Lube again to get my lug nuts retorqued. The friendly fellow 21-year-old greeted me with a smile again, and I was in and out of the place in about five minutes. I called Kat to see what she was up to, and she was busy with finals work, but we'll figure out a time to have another EPIC CONVERSATION (again, that phrase has to be capitalized). :D
The money-related depression stems from my FAFSA hold, which disallowed me to register today. Aurora had had a hold on her account as well, which came as a disappointing surprise, and she got it worked out with Scott James, who had helped me get my FAFSA in last year. She told me that when he heard me at the front desk asking about temporarily waiving my hold just so I could register, he mocked me. What an unprofessional bastard. Yes, I should have turned in the stupid FAFSA on time, even if I get NOTHING out of it (because it's a goddamned requirement to register at AIPD), but despite all my reminders to myself to get it done, I was too busy with schoolwork and was dealing with family issues (Uncle Larry's kidney stones) to worry about the damn FAFSA.
Anyway, relatively quick post. The unhappiness will probably be gone tomorrow, when I meet up with Julia for my Creative Writing conference.
IAMX's new album is also released tomorrow, so I may pick it up from Everyday Music. I need happy things right now. That's my excuse.
Porcupine Tree, by the way, is a wonderful band. I spent some time last weekend organizing a bunch of their music that I'd swapped from Cammy's library, and their sound is growing on me quickly. Psychedelic rock, very similar to Pink Floyd. I also organized all the De/Vision that Dana had linked me to from her personal collection a few years ago. :)
At home, I called Mom and Dad and talked with them for nineteen minutes (exactly!), then called Aurora to let her know I was still headed up to her place. Aurora had me read her revised assignment for Creative Writing, which was a huge improvement over the e-mail copy she'd sent. :) Grace arrived later with shortbread cookies (I brought Syder's of Hanover BBQ Buffalo Wing Nibblers, and when Whitney returned to the apartment, we piled into her car and headed to Freddie's. I got a Monster M-80 to keep me up, and we didn't head to bed until around 5:00 AM.
Today, at school, Aurora, Grace, and Whitney waited in line to register at the 10:00 mark, and I kept returning to Liz's office just to try to set up an appointment. When I finally got a hold of her, she asked if I could return at 2:30; I agreed. Long wait, but what can you do?
Afterward, Whitney drove us to the Lloyd Center and Pioneer Courthouse Square malls. I got a Subway sandwich at the latter and Grace waited with me as I ate it. Grace left for her bus stop after we'd all met up again, and Whitney gave me a ride back to AIPD, which I greatly appreciated.
Worked on my Quick Sketch homework a bit and talked with Laryssa, which was fun. Left to meet up with Liz and was balked by Ryan. He's not a bad kid, as Aurora has figured out, but a bit of a jokester: he asked who I'd come to see, and told me there was a line - "unless you have an appointment," which I did. I peeked into Liz's office to let her know I was present for our appointment as she was working with another student. Liz said all my class choices were good after I explained that I want to take a more illustration-oriented root, using Lee's suggestions as reference.
From Gateway, I stopped by Jiffy Lube again to get my lug nuts retorqued. The friendly fellow 21-year-old greeted me with a smile again, and I was in and out of the place in about five minutes. I called Kat to see what she was up to, and she was busy with finals work, but we'll figure out a time to have another EPIC CONVERSATION (again, that phrase has to be capitalized). :D
The money-related depression stems from my FAFSA hold, which disallowed me to register today. Aurora had had a hold on her account as well, which came as a disappointing surprise, and she got it worked out with Scott James, who had helped me get my FAFSA in last year. She told me that when he heard me at the front desk asking about temporarily waiving my hold just so I could register, he mocked me. What an unprofessional bastard. Yes, I should have turned in the stupid FAFSA on time, even if I get NOTHING out of it (because it's a goddamned requirement to register at AIPD), but despite all my reminders to myself to get it done, I was too busy with schoolwork and was dealing with family issues (Uncle Larry's kidney stones) to worry about the damn FAFSA.
Anyway, relatively quick post. The unhappiness will probably be gone tomorrow, when I meet up with Julia for my Creative Writing conference.
IAMX's new album is also released tomorrow, so I may pick it up from Everyday Music. I need happy things right now. That's my excuse.
Porcupine Tree, by the way, is a wonderful band. I spent some time last weekend organizing a bunch of their music that I'd swapped from Cammy's library, and their sound is growing on me quickly. Psychedelic rock, very similar to Pink Floyd. I also organized all the De/Vision that Dana had linked me to from her personal collection a few years ago. :)
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Date: 2009-05-20 10:35 am (UTC)MONSTER. Another part of our future epic Bay Area adventures. MONSTERS, THEY KEEP YOU AWAKE. (LOL LOL WHUT)
I'm glad to hear that you're doing a more illustration route, since I know that's what you've wanted to do.
EPIC CONVERSATION DOES HAVE TO BE CAPITALIZED. I'm done with my final tests; I just have that final class Friday. Oh, and I have to pack and clean. Dammit.
Damn AIPD and its FAFSA requirement. You had other important things going on. And I'm sorry that guy mocked you. *hugs* I hope it all gets sorted out so you can register for classes.
IAMX. You already know that I will probably steal it from you. :D THERE WILL BE THE MUSIC SWAPPING.
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Date: 2009-05-22 06:44 am (UTC)SPEAKING OF MONSTERS, I got a FREE MONSTER today while walking to my MAX station. SHIT YES. I'm going to drink part of it tomorrow morning before class, so I can stay awake. *wriggles* (OH OH AND MONSTER M-80s ARE DELICIOUS. It's like... a Monster with pineapple juice.)
I'm happy about taking a more illustration-oriented route. I am an illustrator! :D
EPIC CONVERSATION PWNS ALL OTHERS!
I plan on dropping in for a FAFSA appointment tomorrow after my art history class. Le sigh. But I told Dad about it, so he's ready.
YOU WILL MOST DEFINITELY STEAL IAMX FROM ME. Kingdom of Welcome Addiction is fantastic! I've listened to it twice so far, but more listens are in order. It's stronger than his first two albums and just as catchy. (When I bought KoWA, I also bought Peter Murphy's Holy Smoke and Gary Numan's I, Assassin. They were cheap, too! I HAVE MUSIC HAPPIES!)
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Date: 2009-05-23 07:36 am (UTC)SWEET. I love free Monsters. I thought we shared a Monster M-80 over winter break or something. PINEAPPLE JUICE!
You are an illustrator! :D
PWNAGE.
Well at least you're ready. Hopefully it went well.
SO EXCITING. I want to listen to it. I'm glad to hear it's stronger than his first two albums. And yay, music happies!! And of course you got more Gary Numan. XD
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Date: 2009-05-25 06:40 pm (UTC)FREE MONSTERS ROCK MY WORLD. We may have shared a Monster M-80 at one point, but I remember you brought the grape-flavored type for winter break. That was delicious, too!
*triumphant pose* I just hope I can get somewhere with my work. D: I'm still unsure about that.
I wasn't able to get in for an appointment - the financial advisers were completely booked - so I just began the FAFSA at home. I'm waiting for Dad to call me back today so I can enter his and Mom's tax info and get the damn thing submitted so I can register for my summer classes. Augh!
YOU SHALL LISTEN TO IT IN, LIKE... JUST SEVERAL WEEKS NOW. XD Yup, the Jill has to get more Gary Numan, because... he's Gary-fuckin'-Numan!
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Date: 2009-05-30 05:24 am (UTC)I definitely remember the grape-flavored Monster, but I thought that one (or maybe another one, lol) was a M-80.
I believe that you can get somewhere. I BELIEVE IN YOU JILL. *glomp*
Hopefully by now you've sorted the FAFSA thing out.
I'M SO EXCITED. OMG YAY. XD Jill loves the Gary (I accidentally typed Gay, lol) Numan.
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Date: 2009-06-01 04:15 am (UTC)YAY! *glomp*
Woo hoo, I got my FAFSA sent in today! I e-mailed my confirmation page to one of the student financial aid people, so I should be able to register on Tuesday, which will be awesome. I also have another loan check, so that's cool, too. :3
I'M EXCITED, TOO! *flail* I loves the Gary (LOLOLOLGAY) Numan!
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Date: 2009-06-01 07:05 am (UTC)Sweet! Everything seems to be working out- moneys, registration!
*FLAIL* HE BE MADE OF WIN. (AND LOLOLOLOLGAY)
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