Study looms over the dark peaks of Mordor
Willow: Well, I think we have Dracula factoids. Xander: Like any of that's enough to fight the Dark Master. (They look at him) Bator.
3rd February 2002
Well, haven't written in ages. I went away on the Thursday, which was probably even the day after I wrote last, to Burwood, near Mavora Lakes, near Mossburn. It was a pleasant drive, with acceptable company (Wormgirl), and only a short stop for KFC in Gore (minimised Gore-contact, all good, Gore germs are icky).
Friday, I blobbed around at Burwood, reading some more of LOTR, getting sunburnt, and baking Hokey Pokey biscuits (125g butter, ½ cup of sugar, table spoon milk, tablespoon golden syrup, heated to boilling, cooled, then poured over 1½ cups flour and a teaspoon of baking soda, mixed and turned into buscuit size pieces, and baked).
Saturday, went to Ta Anau in the morning with Wormgirl, did some grocery type stuff. Cut a nice big hole in my leg with bean sprouts (well, the plastic box they were in). Headed back to Burwood and stuffed around a bit, before heading for a swim in the stream that runs through the Burwood Reserve. At some point that afternoon, before the swim, I made Chocolate Maggots (125g butter, ½ a cup of sugar, tablespoon of honey, tablespoon of water, brought to boil and simmered for 5 minutes, then poured over 5 cups of Hubbard's Bugs in the Mud, mixed thoroughly, and left to set in the fridge). Then after being painted around for a mural we prepared for their annual party. The theme was big hair, and almost everyone there worked for DOC. 'nough said.
Sunday, stuffed around, went walking around Lake Mavora with hung-over DOC workers. Got sunburnt some more. And that was mostly it.
Monday, another stuffing around day, with more swimming, sunburning and the like. Went to Mossburn for chips in the evening. Their chips aren't as good as the Willowbanks.
Tuesday, went up the reserve and tried to help Wormgirl find a pair of Takahe they wanted to keep a track of, and mostly just made noise and got in her way. Then I packed up my stuff, as when Wormgirl finished her shift, it was back to Dunedin (via KFC in Gore, again).
Wednesday, went to town to buy the finishing bits for Simon's birthday present, though ended up just getting ugly crap. Came home via Tina's flat, where I borrowed FFIX off her flatmate again. I'm such an addict.
Thursday, played FFIX, and stuffed around. In the evening I delivered Si's presents to him. The joke gift that I gave so he'd think that was all he was getting and be disapointed, backfired, he loved it, to the point he ignored the actual gift, the mild insult gift and the supposed to be cute but just ended up being tacky gift.
Friday, I stuffed around a bit, then headed in to the gym with my cozzy, Breffni, who has got me a months membership at Y-Fitness. In the afternoon I had a look at Aaron's new flat, and chatted to me soon to be landlord whom I'd bumped into walking past the garden's stupermarket.
Yesterday my parcel from the US arrived. Two new books and the worlds geekiest T-Shirt. So I spent most of the day reading through one of then, then went to Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back with Tina and her brother. It's actually really good, though the stupid audience didn't stay to see the bit at the very end of the credits, so they missed out of Alanis revisiing her role from Dogma.
Today, I've stuffed around, and gone to the gym with Breffni. And thats about it.
Today's quote is from Buffy.
Xander: See?! Buffy didn't feel it. I think you're drawing a lot of crazy conclusions about the Unholy Prince! (They look at him) Bator.
9th February 2002
Monday, I stuffed around with my geek books, and headed in to the gym at lunch time for a workout with Breffni. And that was about it.
Tuesday, I piked on Breffni, though I don't remember why now, I'm sure there was a reason, though I don't recall having actually done anything except read those books and playing a little Final Fantasy IX.
Wednesday, I bought Buffy, Part Two, Season Two of Buffy on DVD, so I now have the whole series. YAY. *does lil dance of joy* Then it rained so I piked on Breffni again, I's terrible.
Thursday, played some FFIX, watched some Buffy, went to the gym, and that about covers the day.
Friday, went to the gym again (me so good), after having been shopping and lunching with Alana and Aaron. In the evening I wandered over to Si's to visit, as I was bored, and he is usually pretty good company as my friends go. It was nice, but by the time I got to bed I was in a really bad head place. But then some days Si just seems to have the effect on me, when I'm in a mediocre head place, he tends to knock me down, but when I'm in a really bad place, he's pretty good at bringing me up.
Saturday, umm, well, today, stuffed around playing FFIX and rewatching some of the Buffy that Si gave me for my birthday. Then I headed off to Tina's, and we watched the first three episodes of season six of Buffy, which wont make it to New Zealand TV for a while yet.
Anyway, I'm mostly out of anything decent to say. So, umm, bye.
Today's quote is from Buffy.
I lived my life in shadow Never the sun on my face It didn't seem so sad, though I figured that was my place Now I’m bathed in light Something just isn't right I’m under your spell How else could it be Anyone would notice me? It's magic, I can tell How you set me free Brought me out so easily I saw a world enchanted Spirits and charms in the air I always took for granted I was the only one there But your power shone Brighter than any I’ve known I’m under your spell Nothing I can do You just took my soul with you You worked your charm so well Finally, I knew Everything I dreamed was true You made me believe The moon to the tide I can feel you inside I’m under your spell Surging like the sea Wanting you so helplessly I break with every swell Lost in ecstasy Spread beneath my willow tree You make me com-plete You make me com-plete You make me com-plete You make me--
12th February 2002 - Fat Tuesday
Sunday I stuffed around a bit, visited Tina to watch some Buffy, came home and dolled up to go out with Rach, Midget and Alana, to a celebratory dinner at Bennu. Though on the way to Alana's I saw THAT first year (who isn't technically a first year anymore) driving out of one of the streets near mine, and I think even turned up mine. I did get a wave, which got me all big warm fuzzy, but got me all paranoid and fixate-y-ish for the rest of the night, even after I got to Tina's party. Though atleast for once I wasn't obsessing over that long lost ex of mine.
Yesterday, I spent the day with Tina, watching the Buffy Musical multiple times, and then heading back to my place so she could see the end of Season Two Angel before she skips town (which is to happen tomorrow). Then I headed to Alana's and did some manual labour for her mother, who paid me in massive amounts of Chinese Food, before a group of us headed off to the chinese new year thing in the Octagon. Which was pretty nice inspite of Midget's evil friend (Ugly Kirsten) being there (and being alive at all), and my ex (not the one I'm all baggage-y over, but that recent one) being all "I don't know you"ish. The Fireworks were GREAT.
Today, I headed to Tina's just before lunch to watch another Buffy, and rewatch the Musical. Then went to varsity to do Course Approval, only to find Theatre only does it in the morning, GRRRRRRRRRRRRRR. So I have to go back tomorrow. And I piked on Breffni yet again, I really will have to go to the gym tomorrow ot Breffni will hunt me down. But today was Fat Tuesdayso going to the gym would be wrong, and it was my last chance to fill up on junk food before lent, which is now on now that the sun has set.
Same as last year I'm giving up:
Ice Cream
Chocolate
Lollies
Caffine
Alcohol
Pies
Union Food
Fish'n'chips and fast food takeaways
Cakes and Biscuits
Joy, Lent is going to be So much fun. Though hopefully I'll drop a big pile of weight before Easter. If I lose about 30kg I might actually have a chance of ending up being, atleast momentarily, un-single.
I should go back to packing up so I can move this weekend.
Today's quote is "Under Your Spell" from the Buffy Musical "Once More With Feeling".
| Tara: | I’m under your spell God how could this be Playing with my memory You know I’ve been through hell Willow don’t you see There’ll be nothing left of me You made me believe |
| Giles: | Believe me I don’t wanna go |
| Together: | And it’ll grieve me ‘cause I love you so But we both know |
| Giles: Wish I could say the right words to lead you through this land Wish I could play the father And take you by the hand |
Tara: Wish I could trust that it was just this once But I must do what I must I can’t adjust to this disgust -- we’re done |
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| Together: | And I just wish I could stay Wish I could stay Wish I could stay Wish I could stay |
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15th February 2002
Wednesday I went and said my last goodbyes to Tina and helped her pack her stuff into her mother's car. Then I headed off to Varsity and got my course approval done, went to the gym, got my uni ID (in which I look like an ugly fat rugger, wot is hitting on the photographer) and did a teeny tiny amount of packing.
Yesterday, read a bit of a library book in the morning, then headed in to see Prof Simpson in the Chem Department, only for him to have had a meeting his PA had forgotten about when she told me to come in. So I did some shopping, including finally getting a wallet after my old one completely died on me. Then, after the gym, I came home and did some more packing. After tea Simon came round and helped my pack. Though he made me pack up my Lego :o(. He even took the base plates apart for me, which was probably useful, as I never would have been able to bring myself to take them apart. I also realised that I actually trust Simon enough to let him touch my Lego, which I never let anybody do. And at about 11:20ish, we moved the whole table my Lego had been on out of my room. This whole moving thing is suddenly really real. And my Lego is boxed :o(. (Three guesses who is a total baby when his Lego is involved.)
Then I slept crappily, I mainly through Lego paranoia, but also with an added dose of weird Si-induced head stuff. Anyway, it's about 11 in the morning, and I should get into packing. I possibly could be quite a while before I write again, as this should be the last time I ever type it at this computer - which I've used for every entry I've ever done, next time I should be on my own 'puter, in my flat. Hopefully.
Today's quote is "Wish I Could Stay" from the Buffy Musical "Once More With Feeling".
I’VE GOT A THEORY
The Scoobies
| Giles: | I’ve got a theory That it’s a demon A dancing demon No something isn’t right there. |
| Willow: | I’ve got a theory Some kid is dreamin’ And we’re all stuck inside his wacky Broadway nightmare |
| Xander: | I’ve got a theory we should work this out |
| Group: | It’s getting eerie What’s this cheery singing All about? |
| Xander: | It could be witches Some evil witches Which is ridiculous Because witches were persecuted, wicca good and loved the earth And I’ll be over here |
| Anya: | I’ve got a theory It could be bunnies {Crickets chirping} |
| Tara: | I’ve got a the— |
| Anya: | Bunnies are just cute like everyone supposes They got them hoppy legs and twitchy little noses And what’s with all the carrots What do they need such good eyesight for anyway Bunnies, bunnies, it must be bunnies! Or maybe midgets? |
| Willow: | I’ve got a theory We should work this fast |
| Willow/Giles: | Because it clearly It could get serious Before it’s passed |
| Buffy: | I’ve got a theory It really doesn’t matter What can’t face if we’re together? What’s in this place that we can’t weather Apocalypse—we’ve all been there The same old trips—why should we care? |
| Group: | What can’t we do if we get in it? We’ll work it through within a minute We have to try We’ll pay the price It’s due or die |
| Buffy: | Hey, I died twice. |
| Group: | What can’t we face if we’re together? {Giles} What can’t we face What’s in this place that we can’t weather {Giles} When we’re together There’s nothing we can’t face |
| Anya: | Except for bunnies |
19th February 2002
I'm writing this from my own computer for the first time ever.
On Friday I packed for ages, then headed off to Nice Peter's farewell party, which was on Simon's street, so I stopped in toi see him, he having said he'd make me do some more packing that night, but he was too tired to go anywhere, so I blobbed for a while and then walked home. To sleep in my sleepout for the last time. On the walk home I kept getting funny looks from people, as I'd completely forgotten that Di had kissed my cheek a couple of times, and I had big lip stick marks.
Saturday morning I had just got up at around 8, when the neighbour dropped off the keys to the truck, and then I started packing. I was making pretty good progress too, when my father turned up and sped up the process some more. At about lunchtime Aaron arrived, followed a while after by Renate and Simon, and later still, by Tash. My stuff moved surprisingly quickly, and by mid-afternoon the shifting was mostly finished. Simon returned the truck (which he had driven for the last couple of runs), Tash and Aaron (which is no longer a run together). Then Simon came over and helped me start unpacking, and set up my puter to be internet-able, something it had never been before. Then he dropped me to the Gardens so I could get Chinese Takeaways (which took ages to cook, and thus aren't fast food takeaways, so not cheating on Lent, though possibly cheating on it in spirit if not in word). Then I met up with Aaron, and ended up eating my tea at his flat, before he came up here to check emails on my 'puter while I unpacked. It was only after he left that I was alone in a strange house, and started getting all creeped out, to the point I almost rang for some ex-partner company to make the new place seem less scary. As much as it may have led to good/bad things, it's probably good I didn't.... probably. (Spot who really has to get over that ex, after, over three years....especially when said ex is very clear on the "there's no going back" front).
Sunday, I unpacked a bit more, tidied a bit, went home and got some bits I had missed, walked them over (which was rather unpleasant), did a bit round my room (which is still have from presentable), and went to my Grandmother's for tea. In the evening, Aaron and Alana visited and watched some season six Buffy with me. Somehow, I don't see Alana walking up my hill again anytime soon.
Yesterday, I had to drop home in the morning and vacuum the floor and walls of my old room, and grab the stuff I'd left in the bathroom and kitchen (which was pretty much just my shampoo, and a bottle of oyster sauce. I went into the Post Shop at the Gardens and did the whole change of address thingee, and bought some coupon book groceries to make for tea. Then after filling the kitchen with my junk, I headed off to town, on the way bumping into my father, and walking into town with him. Then after sorting stuff at my bank, I headed to AMI and got insurance, I have insurance - how grown-up is that. I came home from town via varsity, to see all the free stuff I'd missed out on by doing course approval early. I met up with Alana, whom after fetching her bf, took us both home and had her mother feed us. Yay for food, so my groceries get to sit in the fridge a day. That and Alana's mum making much better food than I ever could. Last night I watched Dark Angel, then did a bit more of the tidying, and blobbed out in front of my puter and chatted to Tina and Simon.
Today I lay in reading till almost lunch time, before showering and heading nice and fresh to the gym, where I could get gross and smelly again. I tried a bit too hard, as the person on the rowing machine beside me had done about 7km, and got a lil sore to go with the lil smelly. I also weighed myself, and found I've lost 3kg over the last two weeks. Go gym + lent + living up a bigger hill. I might eventually end up able to actually land someone, so long as I don't go around having standards.
Anyway, I should go make myself tea out of those coupon groceries I have (brown rice, mixed vege and sizzlers). And I really have to get some of the serious stuff done in this room. It's still SO unorganised (yes I do relise that should be "disorganised", but you can all bite me - except Simon - as I have some idea where his mouth has been).
Today's quote is "I've Got a Theory" from the Buffy Musical "Once More With Feeling".
Buffy
Every single night the same arrangement
I go out and fight the fight
Still I always feel the strange estrangement
Nothing here is real, nothing here is right
I’ve been making shows of trading blows
Just hoping no one knows that I’ve been
Going through the motions
Walking through the part
Nothing seems to penetrate my heart
I was always brave and kind of righteous
Now I’m wavering
Crawl out of your grave
You’ll find this fight doesn’t mean a thing
{Vampire} She ain’t got that swing
Thanks for noticing
{Demon Chorus}
She does pretty well with fiends from hell
But lately we can tell
That she’s just
Going through the motions [echo]
Faking it somehow [echo]
She’s not even half the girl she ‘ow’
24th February 2002
Wednesday, I got up and did the whole Clubs and Socs day thing, and had a sausage bought for me by a very cute former chem lab partner who I used to have a big thing for. It was all good. Mmmmmmmmmmmmm, cute lab partner....... Anyway, after that I headed off to the gym for a nice workout, where I ended up with very sore shoulders, though I think that was because they were still tender from my rowing machine antics the day before. Then it was back to varsity, and to the chem building, where I finally had that meeting with Prof Simpson, and I was declared a demon starter.
Thursday morning I had my lab demonstrator training, which consisted of bugger all. It was pretty much just "make them wear safety glasses, don't put up the answers to the exit tests, and try to look busy". So I now feel amazingly ill-prepared for the job I start next Thursday. I can't remember what I did the rest of the day, so it can't have been very important.
Friday I lay in bed reading Paul J McAuley's whole wide world, and completely forgot to go to my one and only prelim lecture. But I did get up and go to the gym, to find Breffni had piked on me. She is SO bad. Then after coming home through varsity to sort some timetable stuff, I stuffed around at home being too lazy to go to a party I was supposed to attend. But then I also had to get ready to head south.
At 8am on saturday morning myh father arrived to find my showered, packed, dressed all fancy and ready to go. So after picking up another relative, Janelle (?spelling?), we headed on down to Invercargill. On the road trip I decided that Southland was penance enough, and that if I was served foods I shouldn't be having for lent at the wedding, I would just consume them anyway. The Wedding wasn't TOO bad. My cousin looked very beutiful, if pregnant enough to bring the Princess from Shrek to mind. The groom looked like a total white trash bogan in his black patch leather open vest *shudders*. The best man dropped the ring in the grass, and generally things weren't quite as Rach wanted them - I just hope next time she gets married things go better. The reception was mostly his family, and though there were loads of people there, quite depressingly, us Robertsons were the best looking of the lot. Which is never a good sign. Though my cousin Penelope, who was being very bitter about having not been a bridesmaid, has grown up to be quite a looker (me being completely objective and all).
Today I came back in the morning, and spent the day blobbing round my flat avoiding doing anything that might possibly pass as constructive. Though Nina, Becky, Keys and Marie dropped by, which was really nice. Anyway, that is about all I have to say, so I should go ring Midget.
Today's quote is "Going Through The Motions" from the Buffy Musical "Once More With Feeling".
