So, like, because I am lame the most important thing that has happened to me for the past month is my sci-tech fair. It was very last minute, and definitely wouldn't have happened without the help of several people (Sean, Greben, my family, and most of all Filip since he was my partner and all), but we definitely put in a lot of effort this year.

( sci-tech fair is srs bsns )

Wow, that was way too serious and sentimental. Compensation: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PtDjM6QqULU&feature=channel Cat video!

One day I have to create beautiful bacteria art. Originally my biotech class wanted to do this with fluorescent proteins, but this looks way cooler.

I don't really have much else to say besides that, unfortunately. I guess I wanted to put something here other than my spectacularly panicky last post. Hahah. The most interesting thing in my life is that I started the actual lab work for my Sci-tech fair. (Which is, I guess, in fact very interesting, but probably not to the majority of the population.)

Also, I cannot stop watching cat videos. (This may be my favourite.) The Internet's obsession with felines is certainly a well-founded one, I have to say. Speaking of felines, I don't think my neighbour's is coming back. The snow's melted and I don't have to wear my winter coat anymore. I can see buds on the tree growing on the lawn next to ours. I haven't seen a grey cat at my doorstep yet.

So much late work, marks going down. Oops.

Time to calculate the percent yield of my copper.

Oh, man. Oh, man. I have an ancient civ test in a little over eight hours; I don't know why I'm not asleep yet. (I'm not even done studying!) As usual, I am failing at time management, and my schedule this year isn't helping... but anyway, I've been studying for a while. I'm taking a break now! I just remembered that this thing existed.

And, hm... I guess a lot has happened since I last updated. Not much drama, I'd say, but a lot of slow growth within myself. I'd like to say that I've matured at least a little bit, that I've learned something from the classes that I'm in, that my opinions have changed for the better. But I'm not really sure if any of that is true.

Well, I can write about my opinions later; that should be interesting... I have a lot of things I could discuss right now; The Trojan Women, the beauty of history (it actually does repeat itself! e.g. Napoleon's invasion of Russia in comparison to Hitler's, pre-"democratic" Athens versus the early Republic of America), America's political system... Harper, but I'm sure all of the Canucks know what I'd say.

Recently I've also felt like I'm being pressured more and more to decide things for university... I know a lot of brilliant people in my school; people who are sure about their paths because their talents are so clear. I have three friends who are definitely going into science, being spectacular at both the sciences and the maths. Several acquaintances set for journalism because their love for writing makes them determined to succeed in the field. Where are mediocre people left in this? I can't call myself incompetent, really, but nothing spectacular; I'm a bit of a jack of all trades, and a master of none, to cite a cliche.

And then some people are telling me to chill out about university, that I don't need to worry now. And then other people are telling me-- no, you have to decide now. I wouldn't be paying attention to the latter group, except today I realized that if I have multiple interests, why am I putting my eggs into one basket? Though the basket of biology is, indeed, a bitchin' basket, I can't help but feel that it's foolish. Why don't I  entertain, at least briefly, the thought of majoring in journalism?

Because schools in Canada suck for journalism, that's why. Pffft, I could go to America, and now I'm beginning to consider it, but I'd have to act fast-- work out where the money would come from, see if I would really want to go through with it since my family and I would be investing so much into my education, study for SATs. The finances alone are enough to make me hesitate rather seriously, yet I still think I might regret it if I don't at least try applying..? And at the same time, am I ready to completely abandon biology? I like it as well, although I don't know if I could go through with being anything other than a science teacher. If my sister couldn't do it, I don't have much of a chance. orz

All this constant talk about university has left me seriously anxious about it! I'm running out of time, and I don't feel like I'll get accepted anywhere ideal. If I did, I don't think I'd deserve it; I haven't done squat. I'm not even studying right now! (Although my eyes will start bleeding if I read one more line about how great Athens was. Don't get me wrong; the Athenians were badass, but this source is so biased that it is sad.)

Ughh I should just shut up and write projection!fic, shouldn't I.

IN OTHER NEWS, I want to read Euripides' The Trojan Women. I read an excerpt in which Andromache's son was being mourned by Hecuba; it was beautiful, and so sad. I actually teared up quite a bit.

Also, in APUSH today, we were discussing America's political system and how it is dominated by Wall Street. (Or, more accurately, Austin, Texas, as one of my peers put it. XD) I was pretty amused at what comments came up, including many very insightful ones. Though, I remember most clearly the repeated plea of, "Are there please any hardcore right-wingers in this class, we need some debate going on here."

Okay. Now. Back to studying.

Title: Jeanne
Author: stapledolphin 
Characters: France, Jeanne D’Arc (Joan of Arc), England
Pairings: France/Jeanne
Rating: PG-13
Warnings: None!
Disclaimer: Hetalia belongs to Himaruya Hidekaz.

Note: Just a short piece that I wrote for the Hetalia anon meme a while back. This is basically copypasta with a few changes made to it. It may stem into a longer fic later, if I can find the time. I won't crosspost it to a community yet, since I really want to expand on it.

( Jeanne first sees him here, in this abode of sweaty, disgusting men with grime on their armour and in their hair and stuck to their skin. )

I have finally posted again! 

Well, technically my last post before this wasn't too far away, but it was for fic. Right now, as the summer approaches, I am trying to breathe some life into this place again. New layout because the defaults were getting really ugly, though it doesn't suit my blog much. Later I'll either make a banner that suits this place and play around with the coding, or get a new layout.

How's my life been in the seven months I haven't posted? It's really the same mundane thing that I can't really write about well in a blog. I did, however, spend a few weeks in Asia (China and Japan) during March. I hope to get pictures from atomicduck soon, and write about the experiences here before I forget them.

Two things to make this Less Boring:

Kenneth came over for a little, and he told me about the Asian Marking system that kids at UTS use. 100 = 100, 75 = 0. In other words, the formula is: 100 - 4(number of marks taken off) = asian mark. We checked out our average using this. We both have low nineties, and around 64%. We hi-fived after that, yelling "Asian Pride!!"

Secondly, I have to admit that my health has been worsening a lot for the past few months. Over four weeks ago I was throwing up constantly and had a fever running... I told my mom and she didn't believe me, so I had to let it sit for several weeks. Last week my fever was peaking at around 39.5-40c, and I had lost my voice. At that point she was panicking, so even if I'm getting better, I have to go see a specialist. Dad suspected I had strep throat amongst other things, so right now I'm on antibiotics. Thinking about it, I realized that my health has gotten in the way of school and life a lot this past year, so here are five goals for the summer and subsequent school year!

1. Sleep better. Sleep at night during the summer, and stop napping after school next year!
2. Learn to eat breakfast, preferably something substantial. Actually, learn to eat lunch, too.
3. Start jogging daily, or at least when the weather is good. I'm doing this with Casey.
4. Go to the doctor's when I need it! Clarify details about medication so I don't end up on five things at the same time. (Oh god my fail.)
5. Don't go on aphanon_meme .

You guys should beat me if I don't do these things. 

Title: Stalinism
Author: stapledolphin 
Characters: Lithuania, Russia, Poland, Estonia, Latvia
Pairings: Russia/Lithuania (one-sided), Lithuania/Poland (but very casual)
Rating: R for the… well, presence of Russia
Warnings: Sensitive topics (deals with the Soviet Union!), implied rape
Beta: DG
Disclaimer: I don’t own anything, bro.
Note: When characterizing Lithuania, I took into account the earlier strips where he acted pretty snarky.

(  He hates him, of course. How could he not? Lithuania feels his people sinking deeper and deeper into poverty and oppression every day. Yet, a part of him cannot help but feel sorry for Russia—he knows that Russia is just as much of a victim as he is at this point. )

...Mao didn't stop me in time. >:

Title: Flavors
Fandom: Prince of Tennis
Pairings: Sweet Pair (Marui/Jirou)
Genres: Romance, fluff, drabble
Rating: PG
Warnings: Fluff, shounen-ai
Word Count: 428
Summary: He tasted like something different every day, and Jirou had almost made it a game to decide what would be next.
Author's Notes: Once again, done by DG-hijacking-Mao's-account.  I was complaining that she didn't let me write shounen-ai last time, and, well, she didn't stop me.  Pairing picture goes here from one of the shipping sites.  Also of note is the fact that I shun anime colorings.
Disclaimer: Mm, PoT.  Too bad it's not mine.

 

( It was green apple gum the day they first kissed, and that was what Jirou associated with him the strongest, and the one that appeared most often. )

 

(I don't actually feel flirty. I only chose that as my mood because I enjoyed the mood picture way too much. O Kanda.)

Predictably, I've been pretty dead on here because school's been eating my soul. Just like how the title says.

Err, I haven't written lately, although I three or four ideas for NaNo at this point in time. I gotta get some long term projects done before November or else I'm going to be stressed out of my wits during NaNo... kinda like how I was this past week. I'm never going to work in a group ever again, I swear. I thought I had gotten rid of the idea that other people are unreliable morons, but it keeps on recurring every time I have to partner up. Maybe I just have bad luck with partners.

( Good old shallow self-reflection before some bemoaning about my impossible life dreams. Also, my right ear is funky. )

Edit: Forgot to mention my goal to get a new crush just so I can send the geekiest candygram ever. The message would totally be a math punny pick-up line or something. :( I am so cool. (See, maybe this is why I can't connect with people socially.)

Because Mao APPARENTLY FAILS, this is DG stealing her account without really getting permission again.

...IT'S MAO'S BIRTHDAY (for another hour her time zone at least!)

EVERYONE WISH HER A HAPPY BIRTHDAY 8DDDD

HAPPY BIRTHDAY MAO~ *glomp*

Give her presents, now. >E

EDIT by Mao: HEY I  SO DO NOT FAIL just because I forgot about my own birthday.

EDIT by DG: YOU DO TOO FAIL
AND THE FACT THAT YOU FORGOT YOUR BIRTHDAY IS WHY.  I could give you what I have of your present, though since there's nothing really in it yet because I died before finishing the first fun part, it's not that interesting.

( battle of the edits )