Death always keeps her word...

Update (Long overdue, I know...)

2005-02-27T16:22:18Z

At the urging of amsdia I've decided to update my journal (if only to create an extra snippet for her to read). Unfortunately, seeing as how there have been a lack of exciting things occuring in my life, this update is going to be somewhat boring.

For starters, I've graduated. Yay! I'm glad that I no longer have to be unwillingly looking at my computer screen typing out words like "right-wing authoritarianism" and "one-way MANOVA" a few hundred times while trying to think of reasonable explanations as to why (to put it simply) my experiment was a failure. I'm also enjoying my little break at the moment, while ignoring the fact that I need to go get a job. Soon.

I've been having a headache that *refuses* to go away. Go see a doctor you moron, I hear you say. Well I did but the fact remains I still have this damn headache. Go see a COMPETENT doctor you moron, I hear you say. Well, there's an idea! (Truth is, I'm just lazy *wink*)

Like I said, not very many exciting things happen in my life (and I believe that the above-mentioned paragraphs are hardly riveting), so I'll end here for now. What say you, I update this in another 2 months time? *ducks from amsdia's flying objects*

P.S.: Cookie Monster I love you!

Because I'm Obsessed...

2004-12-19T04:43:40Z

You are LONELY REMUS

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Other than being a lonely Remus, I'm also a very unemployed Remus. Gah.

anitia @ 2004-12-11T19:04:00

2004-12-11T09:14:52Z

I've just finished reading Naked Empire by Terry Goodkind. It was released a while back, but for some reason, I did not buy the book until a few days ago. I thoroughly enjoyed the book except for the bit, where it ended. Admittedly, it's not his best piece of writing (the earlier books were better). Nevertheless, it was an amazing book. I love it when authors manage to transport me into their world, where I can experience and live the story, the way the characters do. I don't want to just read, I want to be transformed (yes, I'm crazy like that).

I wish I had that gift, that ability...to be able to capture my readers' attention and draw them into my world, where they can be someone else, if only for a moment. Too many people are caught up with what's happening around them, that they forget the pleasure that can be derived from reading. And what a wonderful gift it would be to able to provide an escape for people through words! (cue amsdia)

I am not suggesting that we should stop living our lives and throw ourselves into our books, not at all. I am merely putting forward the notion that perhaps if we indulged our minds the same way we indulged our bodies, we might be better off.

/end rambling.

New Layout

2004-12-08T11:15:01Z

Right, as evident by my topic (and the layout) I decided to fiddle around with the layout - what do you guys think? Yes, no, or maybe?

I really want to get a paid account so I can fiddle around some more. I would also love to get my hands on Photoshop or Adobe so I can create better looking pictures.

I made some chocolate yesterday, and half of it is already gone. So much for my healthy lifestyle! Aaah, what the hey...How often do I make it? Answer: Not very often, since I almost died making it.

I've got so much free time on my hands! I've been trying to look for volunteer work, but believe it or not, I haven't had much luck in that department either. I suppose it's because of the holiday season that's coming up. Speaking of which, here's my Christmas wishlist:

Dad's business to keep improving
Mum's trip to be a happy one
amsdia's cosplay stuff to go well
noirsette's exams to go well and for her and her partner to be really happy
luminosita's exams to go well too
A job so that I can...
Buy some books - Harry Potter mainly
Strike first prize in the lottery (And in that case, forget the job. Well, here's dreaming...)

Talking to amsdia, I realise that we are both completely obsessed with the Potterverse. See, her obsession is cute, being 17 and all. Mine's just freaky. Well, what's a girl to do eh? Here's to the Potterverse!

anitia @ 2004-12-05T13:33:00

2004-12-05T02:47:50Z

I don't think my friend and I are going to the New Year's Eve party after all - she hasn't called so I'm assuming she didn't get the tickets. No biggie really. I'll probably end up spending it with a bottle of wine at home hehe. Or I might stay over at her place and celebrate it there. It's still a long way away; besides what's the big deal about it anyway? Another year...so what?

Oh the weather was beautiful yesterday and today's weather is even more gorgeous. Unfortunately, there's thunderstorms predicted for tomorrow, and rain is expected to continue for the next 3 days or so - what kind of summer is this exactly?

If there are any Harry Potter ~~freaks~~ fans out there, any theories on Aunt Petunia? JK Rowling admitted during the Edinburgh Book Festival that there is more to her than meets the eye; she also said Petunia is not a squib although that's a very good guess. Any guesses? Anyone? And yes, I know I'm obsessed.
Ima terrified my beloved Moony is going to get killed off, although it's very likely. Why else would Ms Rowling make special mention of Wormtail's silver hand? *wails* IDONTWANTHIMTODIE!!!! *clears throat* Sorry. Well, as Mad-Eye Moody would say, "CONSTANT VIGILANCE!" Hopefully, Moony remembers that...yeah riight. He's going to die *sniffs* *prepares for his funeral*

Okay it's official. I'm off my rockers.

My New Outlook

2004-12-03T06:29:46Z

I have *yet* to get a job, and am feeling a little bored.

In other news, I have decided to count my blessings from now on. It's so hard to focus on the positives in my life sometimes, when the world I live in seems so materialistic and shallow. It's easy to get sucked into the whole "I must look good to feel good and I must be filthy rich" thing. But no more. I shall be happy for my blessings - I am pretty enough, I am smart enough and I am rich enough, especially rich in the wealth that I have in the form of my wonderful family and friends. I am able to walk, talk, see, listen, and sense. I am able to go outside and enjoy the sunshine (or rain, since it's Melbourne) and take in the beauty of nature. I have a blessed life and I'm a fool if I don't realise it.

*hugglescuddlesloves to my family and friends*

anitia @ 2004-12-02T17:14:00

2004-12-02T06:26:32Z

2nd day of summer - still windy, and there was still a little bit of rain in the earlier hours of the day. It's definitely warmer now, much more to my liking *nodnod* Apparently, the weather's supposed to be beautiful during the weekend. Too bad I'm not going anywhere.

I got my full licence today! No more driving around with those unsightly P plates. Now all there's left for me to do is find a car.
The strange thing is that the expiry date is on the 29th of April next year, which is the date of my probational expiry for my NSW licence. I'm a bit confuzzled as to how VicRoads operates, needless to say.

Ooooh, I bought some clothes today - the skirt that I mentioned in my earlier post and a top to go with it. And a tailor whom I saw reckons he can fix my favourite pair of jeans (that sorta tore due to me wearing them out), and if he can do that - whoopdeedoo!!

One of my friends here called me yesterday night and asked me if I wanted to go to a New Years Eve party. Apparently it's a cocktail party held at a posh place, and it's by the riverside somewhere so you can see the fireworks. It's also a very popular event and tickets usually sell out very quickly. Oh, and and one ticket costs $90 *blink* My friend, however, being the sweetheart that she is, said that she would pay for me (me being eternally broke and all) if we end up going. She's having a think about it, and she's not sure because tickets go on sale tomorrow, and to be honest, NYE is a really long way away. It's kinda silly to purchase tickets to an event more than 3 weeks away, and who knows if we can make it? What if something crops up?

If people are wondering why I'm updating my LJ more often, it's because I'm on vacation and I don't have a job. Yet. Hopefully, I'll get one soon. Here's hoping anyway. Until then, I'll happily find something to write about in my LJ. Not that many people read it anyway. And amsdia, whom I know reads it regularly, knows about all the things happening in my life anyway, since she's usually the first person I gab everything to.

Anyway, I'm off to prepare dinner...I've no idea what I'm making just yet, but seeing that I only happen to have chicken in my freezer, it'll have to be chicken somethingortheother. Till tomorrow then!

anitia @ 2004-12-01T12:38:00

2004-12-01T01:41:04Z

Today is officially the first day of summer. And what's the weather like, I hear you ask? Well, it's raining, very windy and cold. In other words, it's nothing like summer.

Still no luck on the job front, I think I have rotten luck when it comes to jobs. Gaah. I gotta keep looking though, because my finances are dangerously low at the moment.

I almost bought a pair of jeans today and the lady almost talked me into it, but I decided to give it 24 hours. I've made so many mistakes with jeans in the past by buying them immediately. And these jeans are just chucked in the deep recesses of my wardrobe and never seen again. Oooh, I also almost bought a skirt. I decided to give it 24 hours too. It costs $60 and right now, that's a lot of money to me. Plus, I want to ask for amsdia's opinion.

I've been feeling bored shitless and it's only been 2 weeks or so - how am I going to survive?!?

Anyhow, I think I'm going to take a nap. Since I have nothing else to do.

anitia @ 2004-11-30T16:38:00

2004-11-30T05:39:56Z

"You must remember this, a kiss is still a
kiss". Your romance is Casablanca. A
classic story of love in trying times, chock
full of both cynicism and hope. You obviously
believe in true love, but you're also
constantly aware of practicality and societal
expectations. That's not always fun, but at
least it's realistic. Try not to let the Nazis
get you down too much.

What Romance Movie Best Represents Your Love Life?
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Ahahahaha.

'Tis true though.

anitia @ 2004-11-29T17:54:00

2004-11-29T07:00:34Z

I watched Ice Age on TV a few days ago, it's v.v. funny.

Oooh I also watched Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone on TV, the director's cut I think. I ♥ the Potterverse.

Ima off to make me some dinner now.

Potterverse

2004-11-24T05:36:57Z

I was just thinking about the Death Eaters in the Potterverse - Death Eaters support Voldie (Oooh Ralph Fiennes as Voldie *purrs*). Now, what's Voldie's ambition (if you could call it that)? To get rid of all the muggle-borns and half-muggles, and to be a dictator (he wouldn't be a bad guy otherwise).

Sooooo, in other words, he's prejudiced. And so are the Death Eaters. That means they're all bloody right-wing authoritarians. Sort of like Johnny boy or Bush Jr - not that they have actually taken the questionnaire, but if they did I'm pretty sure they would score highly as a right-wing authoritarian.

Where are a lot of Death Eaters from? That's right, the Slytherin house. Does that mean that students from Slytherin tend to be more prejudiced than others? Now, I'm not saying all Slytherins are Death Eaters, but it seems to me that all Death Eaters are Slytherins.

I should have asked the Death Eaters to be participants in my study eh?

anitia @ 2004-11-14T21:55:00

2004-11-14T10:55:31Z

You Are From Neptune

You are dreamy and mystical, with a natural psychic ability.
You love music, poetry, dance, and (most of all) the open sea.
Your soul is filled with possibilities, and your heart overflows with compassion.
You can be in a room full of friendly people and feel all alone.
If you don't get carried away with one idea, your spiritual nature will see you through anything.

What Planet Are You From?

anitia @ 2004-10-24T17:10:00

2004-10-24T00:17:15Z

Thesis completed and handed in last Friday (the 15th). Am completely relieved.

Preparing for exams that are in November. V stressful, but not as bad as doing the thesis

New neighbours next door. V v noisy and seem to be always screaming at each other. Charming.

Been going crazy on E-Bay for tops for amsdia and myself. Can't wait. Yipee!

That's it for now - I will try and update this more regularly from now (yeah, riight...)

*off to quench thirst*

Lists

2004-08-13T00:05:22Z

List of things wrong with me

Infection in my bloodstream that's screwed up 2 fingers on my right hand
Tendonitis in my index finger on my right hand
Thumb on my right hand caught in the vending machine (don't even ask)
Possible clogging of my intestines
Possible wheat & gluten sensitivity/allergy

List of things I have to get done

Draft of thesis by Wednesday (which I haven't really been working on)
Going through the set readings for my subjects
Start work on my journal for one of my subjects

List of why I haven't done any work

Right hand basically hurts (refer to first list)
Am under doctor's instructions not to sit at the computer for too long (thus unable to do much work)
Am brain-dead
Too many things on my mind

Gaaaah.

anitia @ 2004-08-01T14:28:00

2004-07-31T21:36:08Z

Soooooooo, it's the first day of August. This means that my thesis is due in 2 1/2 months. Not good. Not good at all.

Ann (my supervisor) wants to see my draft on the 18th of this month. She'll be lucky if she manages to get two words out of me.

Strangely enough, I'm not stressing. Maybe my hormones are messing with me, but I'm not stressing. I've decided to go with my plan of attack. Instead of worrying about not having enough references, like I was doing before, I am now going to:

Print all the articles
Read all the articles
Understand what it is the articles are saying
Synthesise main points
Start writing draft
Present draft to Ann, who will proceed to tell me it's pretty bad, but then will hopefully take pity on me, and help me out and give me ideas, which then leads to -
Refinement of ideas/concepts
Searching for articles that deal with refined ideas/concepts, then print, read and understand articles
Writing draft
Rewriting
Rewriting
Rewriting
Err...and so on, until the 15th of October

And ta-daa!! That's it for the thesis.

How does that sound?

anitia @ 2004-07-23T12:41:00

2004-07-22T19:42:01Z

! You are most Like A Sapphire !
Dark, mysterious - but unforgettable. You have a
deep
beauty. Delicate, and shy you try to stay away from
the
limelight but often your intelligence puts you in
at the
deep end. You're like a Sapphire, because, your
beauty is priceless.
You're intelligent, full of opinions, and not
big-headed about it all.
Sometimes you need to put yourself out there, as
you can be a bit shy.
Congratulations ... You're the mysterious gem
everybody wants to have and learn more about.

?? Which Precious Gem Are You ??
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*cracks up* Suuuuure...

anitia @ 2004-07-20T16:21:00

2004-07-19T23:21:30Z

You're Most Like The Season Winter ...

You're often depicted as the cold, distant season.
But you're incredibly intelligent, mature and
Independant. You have an air of power around
you - and that can sometimes scare people off.
You're complex, and get hurt easily - so you
rarely let people in if you can help it. You
can be somewhat of a loner, but just as easily
you could be the leader of many. You Tend to be
negative, and hard to relate to, but you give
off a relaxed image despite being insecure -
and secretly many people long to be like you,
not knowing how deep the Winter season really
is.

Well done... You're the most inspirational of
seasons :)

?? Which Season Are You ??
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The Magic Cactus

2004-05-22T23:17:47Z

Thanks to my dear friend, luminosita, who introduced me to this...

I
asked the Magic Magic Cactus:

Will I get first class honours?

And
the Cactus said to me;

Hah, of course.

[click
here to ask the cactus a question]

Now, if this is anything to go by, what am I so worried about?

anitia @ 2004-05-05T23:26:00

2004-05-05T06:32:26Z

I'm back from the dead :)

It's been a crazy few weeks for me and the madness is just beginning. I have exams in a month, 4 assignments due around the same time in 3 weeks and a thesis that I haven't started. Other than that, it's all good.

I am thinking of going to the countryside for a bit of a break this weekend or sometime next week. I get next week off because the uni is trying out consultation week, where you make appointments to see your lecturers or tutors if you want some one on one time with them. Suits me, I get an extra week to catch up on work because I'm so far behind!

What a wonderful life!

Brrrr...

2004-04-24T01:47:40Z

It's been so cold, but I refuse to use the heater until it is officially winter (June-August). Why? Because I'm trying to save on electricity costs. How much more tight can I get?

On a positive note, I finished my goals yesterday and I am halfway through today's as well! I also managed to do the laundry and vacuum my flat. Go me!

Right now, I'm deciding what to have for dinner: should I actually cook something or should I just pick up the phone and call dependable Pizza Hut? Hmmm, I hate making decisions when it comes to food.

Well, I'm off to do more work and when my stomach starts making more noise, I'll think about dinner.

Rain, rain go away...

2004-04-22T23:55:27Z

It's been pouring since 6am. And it's been windy, and cold too...dreadful weather. The wonderful thing is that similar weather is expected for the weekend. Yay...

On another note, remember how I said I would only update the journal next year? Well, I lied. And do you remember how I said I was logging off so that I could get some work done? I lied again. There you go, I did mention that you shouldn't believe everything you read :p

All I did yesterday was bum. I sat on my big fat arse and watched tv and ate. I set goals for myself everyday: "All right, Tina, today you have to do this, this and this". But yesterday, they just flew out the window...what goals? And what has happened today? I have yet to start on my goals (extra goals today since I have yesterday's goals as well). I plan to get to them eventually but not just yet. I think I'm sabotaging myself...the self-fulfilling prophecy.

Sigh. I wish I was on a holiday.

Signing off now, roger. Over.

anitia @ 2004-04-22T11:06:00

2004-04-21T18:16:48Z

I have finally created a livejournal account for myself. Don't expect regular updates though - I've never been good at that. Hell, I couldn't even keep a diary for more than 3 days :)

I've been awake since 6am, and right now I'm watching an early episode of Home Improvement. I used to love that show, I still do...one of those classic shows that you don't get sick of, unlike the new comedies that aren't even funny.

Anyway I'm off to do some work now (surprise, surprise..I actually do work). I'll update this sometime next year :p