Listening to: Malice Mizer "Illuminati" (despite what it's about, I like this song)Now that I am done w/ finals and have a load of free time in my hands, I can finally post more. First we gotta recap noteworthy moments even though I've probably forgotten some of them. Let's start w/ December 3, the last day of classes.
Everyone was stoked about having no more classes, but Sophia was anxious b/c she had her piano jury. Luckily Kati went along for moral support. I would've gone too, but I wanted to check out the practical self-defense club.
Turns out I was the only girl, but like I care. I knew a lot of the guys in there, including Chris the president (also known as KFC, short for "Kung Fu Chris"). After doing some drills, we learned a few self-defense techniques. I partnered up w/ Jared who was sometimes too nice about grabbing me. There was this funny moment where Chris was talking about what to do if someone grabs you from behind. Using me as an example, he said, "This is useful if I come along, take Jen kicking and screaming into a dark alley, and have my merry way w/ her." He's British so I found it humorous and I was trying not to laugh as he picked me up. (After I told my brother about this, he refers to anything sexual as having one's "merry way.")
We learned some Muay Tai kicks on the punching bag. Jared was teasing me by pretending that the impact of my kick was so powerful that it knocked him over. Then we practiced our roundhouses, which I am the master of, according to Joseph (who was in my martial arts class) b/c I can use both legs really well. Finally, we did a bit of groundfighting. It didn't work too well since I was outsized, but it was a good learning experience.
Self-defense club was fun, but I was so out of shape that I was sore for 2 days. It was so bad that I couldn't open the bathroom door, which was heavy to begin w/, but I had to use my body and head to push it open. -_-;;
The following Saturday night was the Baker holiday party, where there was a Secret Santa gift exchanged. I was worring that Alan, the guy who would be receiving my gift (a lucky gold cat statue), wouldn't like his present. It turned out that he loved it and my anime drawing on the box. He said that it was "hot." There was a best Xmas outfit contest, and Rob looked very cool decked out in Xmas lights. I wasn't dressed up, but it was really cold that day so I wore my black trenchcoat and the black Happy Bunny knit cap Amanda gave me (which says "Cute but kinda evil") out to dinner. I didn't bother to change when I got to the holiday party so everyone was telling me that I looked like I was from the Matrix.
Phew, this is one long post. I'm almost done. Sunday was the meeting to kick off the preparations for BakerShake, our college's annual Shakespeare performance. I can't wait to find out what play is picked. We narrowed the list down to Taming of the Shrew, Cymbeline, Richard III, Story of Succession (a combo of the Henry IV plays), and Merchant of Venice. I don't think I'll be acting in it, but I'm definitely getting involved. Maybe if they need an extra, or maybe I'll help w/ costumes and props.
Rewind to last week