Do You Quarrel, Sir?

On Friday was my first class of Chivolrous Swordhandling. I must admit, it was tres tres fun, but a challenge. In my class there are thirty-two people and out of that, only six of us are girls. So we are a minority, which does not bother me, for now there approxiametly six guys to every girl. The class began at seven and at the start the "Marshial" gave us an introduction and a brief history about the sword. Then he showed us how to get into ranks, from smallest in the front to the biggest in the back. Next, for about an hour and a half, I learned how to kill someone in their neck and slash their chest and how to block a sword! After that, I got to try on full armour and chainmail. The class goes until November 10 and hopefully by then I will master at swordhandling. You will soon fear me when I ask "Do you quarrel sir?"
Oh yes and on Saturday I did something very spontaneous. I actually got the middle of my lip pierced. It did not hurt when he was piercing it, but the next day it killed. Today the swelling went down, so it looks much better. I got the hoop, but I have to switch to the stud, for when I go job hunting, I do not think this is very appropiate. It actually relieved some stress that I have been experiencing for the past month. I do not know why, it just did. 82 days left at Algonquin College! Fare thee well.

Tea Time and the Corpse Bride

Odd combinatation for the title, but it will make sense once you read this blog. Well, since I have been living on my own and have all afternoon classes, I am able to drink up to three cups of tea per day. After my lunch I have a cup, after my supper I have a cup of tea and then around 10pm I make myself a warm cup of decafianated tea. Tea time is such a pleasant experience, for it helps me spend a few momements to escape from reality. Therefore, if you are ever in a stressful mood, as I have been in the past month, instead of coffee, choose tea. Also it is healthier and will boost that metabolism.
In regards to other section of the title, during my after supper tea, I have been listening to The Corpse Bride soundtrack almost everyday. It is such an amazing soundtrack and there was so much emotion put into it from all the cast and producers. Here is my personal favourite song from the soundtrack:
Song: Tears to Shed Lyrics
MAGGOTWhat does that whispy little brat have that you don't have double?
BLACK WIDOWShe can't hold a candle to the beauty of your smile
CORPSE BRIDEHow about a pulse?
MAGGOTOverrated by a mile
BLACK WIDOWOverbearing
MAGGOTOverblown
MAGGOT AND BLACK WIDOWIf he only knew the you that we know
CORPSE BRIDE(sigh)
BLACK WIDOWAnd that silly little creature isn't wearing his ring
MAGGOTAnd she doesn't play piano
MAGGOT AND BLACK WIDOWOr dance
MAGGOTOr sing
MAGGOT AND BLACK WIDOWNo she doesn't compare
CORPSE BRIDEBut she still breathes air
BLACK WIDOWWho cares?
MAGGOTUnimportant
BLACK WIDOWOverrated
MAGGOTOverblown
MAGGOT AND BLACK WIDOWIf only he could seeHow special you can beIf he only knew the you that we know
CORPSE BRIDEIf I touch a burning candle I can feel no painIf you cut me with a knife it's still the sameAnd I know her heart is beatingAnd I know that I am deadYet the pain here that I feelTry and tell me it's not realFor it seems that I still have a tear to shed
MAGGOTThe sure redeeming featureFrom that little creatureIs that she's alive
BLACK WIDOWOverrated
MAGGOTOverblown
BLACK WIDOWEverybody know that's just a temporary stateWhich is cured very quickly when we meet our fate
MAGGOTWho cares?
BLACK WIDOWUnimportant
MAGGOTOverrated
BLACK WIDOWOverblown
MAGGOT AND BLACK WIDOWIf only he could seeHow special you can beIf he only knew the you that we knowC
CORPSE BRIDEIf I touch a burning candle I can feel no painIn the ice or in the sun it's all the sameYet I feel my heart is achingThough it doesn't beat it's breakingAnd the pain here that I feelTry and tell me it's not realI know that I am deadYet it seems that I still have some tears to shed.
Such a beautiful, yet sad song. In other news, I have successfully re-applied to Carleton University for the fall program of 2007! My plan is to major in English and minor in Art History. Fare thee well.

Nicholas Nickleby

I have successfully completed the entire 769 pages of Nicholas Nickleby by Charles Dickens. This book was absolutely wonderful! It definately showed off both Dickens serious side and comical side, for this book made me laugh and brought tears to me eyes. I recommend this book to everyone that has the patients to sit down and read Dickens. Surprisingly this book only took me a little more than a month to read. Now it is the end of my summer reading, for automn is soon to begin. Therefore, here is a list of books I read for the summer of 2006:
1) Shakespeare The Biography by Peter Ackroyd
2) Harry Potter and The Half Blood Prince by JK Rowling(reread)
3) The Last Guardian of Everness by John C Wright
4) All Quiet On The Western Front by Erich Maria Remarque
5) As You Like It by William Shakespeare
6) The Lady and The Unicorn by Tracy Chevelair
7) Alls Well That Ends Well by William Shakespeare
8) The Once and Future King by TH White
9) The Credition Killings by Micheal Jecks
10) Nicholas Nickleby by Charles Dickens
Fare thee well.

Living Conditions

Okay, here is a great quote from the Buffy The Vampire Slayer fourth season episode called "Living Conditions':
Buffy: She has parts that keep growing after they're detached. She irons her jeans. She's evil! She has to be destroyed.
Giles: I fear the demon that Buffy met in the woods has somehow possessed her.
Buffy: Lite FM. Love songs. Nothing but love songs!
Xander: Ya think?
Thus describes my roomate. Well, not exactly, she does not iron her jeans and I dont think her toe nails keep growing. However, all weekend I heard nothing but Celine Dione and the Backstreet boys! She is evil!!!!! Also, she is afraid of me. I believe it was four days ago and I came out of my room into the kitchen area and she ran right into her bedroom. Now she never comes out, only to make food, but she waits until I am out or in my bedroom.
Now onto school. All I can say is "get thee to a nunnery". My program is so bloody awful. I had to sit through 3hrs learning about the history and various kind of woods. Next week it is on mearsuring. My other lessons this week are horrible as well. I cannot wait until the year is over so I can transfer. Museum Studies is not for me. I hate it with a fire of a thousand suns. Fare thee well.

World Wildlife Foundation

On labour day, whilst I was working on homework, I happened to have the tv on to an episode of world wildlife. I decided to leave my homework aside and sat down to watch the episode. While I was watching, I started thinking about how I used to always want to save the whales. I felt awful that I put that dream aside just because I could not do the science or the math. Then, about every ten minutes, the number constantly pops up to call and give a month donation to help save these animals. So, half way through the show, I decided to call them and give a monthly donation of 21 dollars, or 70cents a day. I feel so happy knowing that instead of wasting my money now I will save it to give to something that deserves my money and will use it for a good cause-to save these endagered species! Now I get a free t-shirt and monthly news about the progress worldwildlife is making. Just remember people, there are only approxiametely 350 northern right whales left in the world. They need saving before its too late. Atleast now I can help save the whales, even though I can never work with the whales.
In other news, I joined a chivolrous swordhandling class. Classes begin on Sept.22! I am very excited, but now I have to go and find an actual part time job to pay for next semester classes and world wildlife funds. Oh well, its worth it. Fare thee well.