So thanks to nobleplatypus, I have to say that one of my new favorite comopsers I'm discovering has to be Ralph Vaughan Williams. I've listened to the stuff she sent me by him like a hundred times today, and am in love. XD  And that was before I realized that I recognized one of his fantasia peices that I loved so much from "Master and Commander."  Ack, I listened to his Fantasia on a theme by Thomas Tallis like 5 times today, not to mention The Lark AScending. So props to Platy for getting me into a new composer, which is hard to do. XD Then again, Platy is also responsible for finding me my Rachmaninoff song...

Also on the note of classical music, thanks to nchantedviolinI now have my very own copy of Dvorak's New World Symphony! on my itunes!!!! Ack. XD So much wonderful! The site also has some nice other stuff I am taking to listen to, so if anyone is interested, you can find it HERE. I am kind of excited about getting back into classical music again. I even noticed the site has an Avro Part song. I've been looking for one that my professor in Austria said he loved to like... meditate and relax to, but I can't for the life of me remember what it is since it was a part of a bigger peace (something about light? Wind?), and he wrote a *lot* of stuff. Ah well, I will figure it out.

This "sinus infection" is really more of a cold, I'm finding out. icky. Now if only I could finish this homework assignement... we're supposed to write two pages about our profile as a writer, and I'm having trouble saying anything GOOD about myself that doesn't ahve to do with creative writing. I am a MESS at writing scholarly works in almost eveyr way, shape, and form (how I get Bs is beyond me), so I have to think of SOMETHING good.  Stupid homework.

ETA: Did I forget to mention that I actually started watching HEROES on the internet? Yeah... everyone was right, I'm totally addicted already. I KNEW it was good, I did trust everyone's opinions, but somehow didnt' think from the parts I'd caught on tv that it would grab my attention. Big mistake. I am SO ready to watch it all. Problem is that my wireless is HORIBBLE and I have been trying to download episode three ALL DAY, and it keeps getting interrupted and broken. Blaaaah. But yes, yay heroes.

Thigns I've accomplished so far tonight:

1)Laughed and enjoyed Gentlemen Prefer Blondes immensly. Really, how have I not seen that movie before now?

2)Been assured by all three of my professors that my reccomendations were turned in by today. AM not sure I can believe them, and will check tomorrow. If it is so, then I can send in my application!

3)Had way too much soda/caffiene and some really yummy Soup at Hand

4) Made a pretty/mellow Beatles playlist on iTunes to burn a cd from. Am planning to use this cd for late night driving/stargazing purposes. It could be cut down a lot, though, I have too much Beatles (wait, that's not possible, I tell a lie!). Maybe just make 2 cd's. This also reminded me (Because honestly, it had a lot of Beatles and Dylan and Simon & Garfunkel on it) that I never did get around to burning my Ultimate Hippie Car Mix either. Must do this.

5)Found out that the Bolivian winter apparel sellers are coming back this year!!! Whoot! I despertly need another wonderfully soft and dorky looking alpaca hat since I can't find mine from last year. Maybe some gloves that aren't fingerless too, this time.

6)Talked to Denni on the phone (I'm so glad we've been chatting on the telephone lately, I miss her so!) and had a nice conversation with my mother as well.

7)Read some literature from the year 13th century about maidens laying around by springs despondently while the authors go on about Virgin Mary imagery or somewhat. And am now attempting to re-read Piers Plowman and Pearl and not think about how much I'm going to fail this midterm. Because I am.

oooh, Chris Botti is coming out with a new album this October, so the rumours go! I wonder if that means he'll be touring again!!! Maybe even over winter break! Heh, anyone interested in coming with me then, if he does? avalonauggie or dropping_crumbs? Mmmmm. Botti. Trumpet. Maybe I should go listen to some of his soooothing jazz to relax me on these stressful days.

hah, my desk is still completely exploded... so, so messy. I rally need to reorganise and throw a bunch of shit away before I find a lost civilisation hidden away in there that eventually will try to take over the dorm-room. Anyway, I'm worried about possibly having to skip Prism tonight as I definitel have too much on the homework scale, inlcuing a Medieval Lit paper, to take a very long break. It's only voting today anyway, and I never paid my dues anyhow. Must remember to do that. My GOD do I have a shitload of homework tonight, so it's good, perhaps, that I did sleep this afternoon.

mrreh. Skipping lunch to sleep in even later after finishing the history summentaries seemed like a good idea at the time, but am not very hungry and realising I dont' get out of class till 5:30. Will perhaps throw a breakfast granola bar or something of the likes in my backpack before I leave for Christianity. And look forward to the horrible cafeteria dinner no matter how disgusting. I wish I was capable of skipping meals completely like everyone else. >_<

I have to make the decision of whether to drop Christianity before the end of tomorrow... and the rushed feeling to make a decision is NOT helping. I'd have enough credits and everything, but I feel bad dropping the class, and yet a part of me thinks I'd be better off if I just did. I just don't know what to do at all, and it's driving me crazy.

...and now I have to go sit through Christianity and find out how badly I did on my last test, even wtih biggest curve known to man. Maybe I SHOULD drop and just pay the fine... give myself some slack.

First of all, I am the proud new owner of a Best of Journey cd. Yesh, and I am not ashamed. I will rock out to "Don't Stop Believing" as long as I please! Wheeee!

a) Touch-up paint and suprisingly understanding parents are wonderful things
b) Must NOT let horrible natural guilt of mine make me feel guilty for things that didn't happen. Keep trying to think back and saying "what if I DID scratch the car?!" even when I know I only bumped into the wall. But part of me keeps saying what if what if and things the police are going to call and take me away.
c) I wish I could wear a prairie skirt. As "trendy" and often stupid looking as they are, I want one. They make me feel girly and pretty, like when I was little and used to imagine myself wearing long prairie skirts. But no, they make me look disgusting and dumpy as usual. No use buying fun back-to-school clothes, because it is all the more apparent that somehow instead of losing weight, I've gained even more. Blarg. And I was doing so much better.
d) hehehe. Journey. So funny.