Tuesday, May 10, 2005

The fine art of barfing psychology.
Mood: Woozy
Anime craving: Tsubasa Reservior Chronicle
Music: "Pale Green Stars"- Everclear


Sooooo, yeah. Not dead, but close. Just came back from a hellish psychology test. ;.; My head feels horrible and I seem to have left my motor coordination at the testing site. I've walked into about four separate walls, spilled an entire canister of chips, dropped a few things, and fell over once. Yeah. That's not normal for me, by the way. I almost never fall. This was only that national test, too. I have the international test next week and it's all essay! *dies* So, massive cramming this weekend.


Did I mention that I hate studying?


Now would probably be a good time to explain IB since everyone seems so confuzuzuzled about it. Basically, it's this international program for motivated/crazy students. In order to get the diploma you must take and pass every required class (though you get to choose a few), pass the international exams (the national exams are only for some classes because the curriculms overlap; they don't contribute to the diploma), do a 1500-word essay for each class, do a 3000-word essay, do community service (though it is very specifically defined and divided into three sections where you have to have 50 hours in each section), and take Theory of Knowledge and write the essay. You have to gain a certain number of points in order to pass. Each exam is 7 points and you get other points from the essays and community service.


In sum, it's a pain in the ass.


I'm in it for no particular reason. I just started up in 6th grade in the pre-IB program that preps you for two years of hell.


Ha ha.


Anyway, I only have two more tests left, but they're both the IB tests! Augh...essays... And finals if I have to take them (which is almost assured in history; I'm such a slacker). And maybe I'll actually work on my art portfolio, but probably not. I'm too tired.


Oh, Mimmi wanted to know about the convention. It was pretty fun, but I'm still enamored on last year's because it was, well, my first. That and they showed better series. Most of the ones this year were either blatant fanservice or super-heavy drama, neither of which I really like. And I'd seen all the episodes of Bleach that they were showing. My camera didn't like the lighting in the main hall either. *sigh* Anyway, it was pretty cool. The dealer's room was much bigger (mebbe I'll show you what I bought ^^) and we had an actual musical guest that didn't cancel at the last minute. I really wanted to go to more of the main events (like the cosplay contest and the closing ceremonies), but the crowd was too big. I actually sat in on some panels, though. The voice actor panels were hilarious. I'm definitely showing up for them next time. The costumes were okay, but there weren't that many striking ones and this convention was spread between three buildings, so it was hard to find people (and events). But, pretty good overall. I hope to spiff up my camera (it needs soo much more memory...and a case...and I want to invest in rechargable batteries...) and perhaps slap together a costume, preferably with a cosplay group.


Ah, well. I just discovered that I have a cable channel devoted to anime. Crazy stuff. We all know my summer plans. ^^;;


Anyway, thanks for posting. Sorry about being AWOL. I'll get better soon! If I survive my tests, that is.


~MillenniumChaos~