It's been a long time since I posted... quick updates, then:

Colleges applied to: Yale (deferred EA), Harvard, Brown, Georgetown, Dartmouth, Tufts, William and Mary, Washington and Lee, Case, UMass-Amherst.

Finals, done with five out of seven, Greek and art history (online class) tomorrow; those should not be difficult. Latin was longish but easy, Gov was pretty easy (few tricky MC), English was not bad (MC was tougher than I'm used to, though), Calc was fairly difficult (non-calculator MC and calculator FRQs were harder; calculator MC, non-calc FRQs were not as tough), and Physics was...well, it was physics.

think i'm going to switch to 2* BC Calc next semester so that my classes run 2-9, and i have 1/10 off...that'll be kinda nice.

2* AP Government - Longo
3* AP English Language and Composition - Springstubb
4/5* Greek III Honors - R. White
6* Lunch
7/8* AP Physics - Marencik
9* AP Latin V (Latin: Vergil) - R. White
10* AP BC Calculus - L. White

Notes: AP Gov is first semester only. I'm also doing an art history class online and an economics independent study.

Tell me what you have with me!

It's been...a results-filled three days.

Wednesday
ACT: 35 composite (34 math, 35 science/english, 36 writing)

Thursday
SAT II Chemistry: 800
SAT II Latin: 800

Friday
AP Chemistry: 5
AP English Lit: 5
AP Latin Lit: 5
AP Macro: 5
AP Micro: 5

Yes, I am very happy. End of next week, we'll find about Mensa CultureQuest, and I'll get news about state certamen; hopefully, I'll find out about my abstract soon as well.

I'm currently in the Ocean State (yay!); it's been a long few days, but (having just found out about AP scores,) not much is bothering me.

Not much else to say at the moment...when I can think a little more clearly, perhaps I'll post.

-fin-

...which will eventually be followed by a longer, more complete one.

6/4/08
1) Math Final - easy. 34 MC, 6 FR, none of it amazingly difficult. :)
2) English Final - thought-provoking but not terrible to write. Took me a Blue Book and a page (single-spaced) to write it. Good prompt, made it possible to draw from a very wide range of source material.\

yay for lunches with squirrels.

3) GOP Meeting - very positive. Debbie Sutherland seems like a credible candidate for commissioner, and at least Jerry Powell is challenging Budish. Flip side...wow, I didn't realize people actually thought the Illuminati controlled the world...

6/5/08
4) Chem Final - pretty easy. 100 MC, 2 multi-part FR. Again, not terrible, not as hard as most of our tests. I felt very prepared for it, which was certainly a plus.

yay for lunches with squirrels and friends.

I'm DONE!!!! and, I'm now a senior in high school. Yikes.

Schedule for next year (not sure how complete)
Sem 1
1* - (infrequent) International Economics tutorial (Jones)
2* - AP Government (Longo)
3* - AP Composition (Springstubb)
4/5* - Greek III H (R. White)
6* - Lunch
7/8* - AP Physics (Marencik)
9* - AP Latin V: Vergil (R. White)
10* - AP BC Calculus (L. White)

Sem 2
1* - same
2* - Free
3-10* same as Sem 1

How I'm doing: happy

Comment and I shall:
1. Tell you why I friended you.
2. Associate you with something - fandom, a song, a colour, a photo, etc.
3. Tell you something I like about you.
4. Tell you a memory I have of you.
5. Ask something I've always wanted to know about you.
6. Tell you my favorite user pic of yours.
7. In return, you must post this in your LJ.

Your significant other? amazing
Your hair? short
Your mother? sick :(
Your father? mercurial
Your dream last night? lost
Your dream/goal? classics
The room you're in? family
Your ex? none
Your fear? change
Where do you want to be in 6 years? east
What you're not? unhappy
Muffins? mmmmm.
One of your wish list items? calm
Where you grew up? shaker
The last thing you did? tennis
What are you wearing? stuff
Your TV? baseball
Your computer? yay!
Your life? ehhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh
Your mood? iffy
Missing someone? somewhat
Your car? none
Something you're not wearing? jeans
Favorite Store? bookstore
Your summer? stuff
When is the last time you laughed? afternoon
Last time you cried? yesterday

This is a dumb meme. Or I'm verbose. Or both.

Yep, I know these are strange...

"Honestly..."
Honestly, are you in love right now?
Hell yes!
Honestly, what color is your underwear?
None of your damn business
Honestly, what's on your mind right now?
This survey and colleges
Honestly, what are you doing right now?
What does it LOOK like I'm doing? Filling out this survey!
Honestly, what did you do today?
Visited Yale, drove to Amherst
Honestly, do you think you are attractive?
Not really
Honestly, have you done something bad today?
Nope, not really. Except order that horrible turkey sandwich...*shudders*
Honestly, do you watch Disney channel?
I'm male, dammit!
Honestly, are you jealous of someone right now?
Don't think so...
Honestly, what makes you happy most of the time?
Sarah, other friends, golf
Honestly, do you bite your nails?
Nope. But I know someone who does...
Honestly, what is your mood right now?
Exhausted
Honestly, who do you want to see at this very moment?
Sarah, maybe Melanie. Not that I don't want to see other people.
Honestly, do you have a deep dark secret?
Not really...I'm just boring like that...
Honestly, do you hate someone right now?
One person. Not telling, though
Honestly, who/what do you want to hug right now?
Sarah and Melanie
Honestly, do your wrists hurt?
No...
Honestly, are you in denial?
I hope not...
Honestly, wouldn't you rather be having sex right now?
That's not awkward...and no, actually...
Honestly, is it easier to talk on Myspace/Facebook than in person?
Not when half your friends don't have Facebook...
Honestly, does anyone like you?
Yes
Honestly, is it going anywhere with them?
I'd like to think so...
Honestly, did you answer all these questions honestly?
Yep

Another survey. Probably also weird.
1. Let's start with your full name?
Michael Elliott Drake Cowett
2. What do you think about weed?
Hell no.
3. Do you open up to people easily?
nope
4. Who do you trust with everything?
a few people.
6. Do you lead people on a lot?
doubt it. not really anyone around to lead on...
7. Are you nervous about anything?
college, yes...
8. When was the last time you had butterflies?
*thinks and smiles*
9. Is there anyone that doesn't like you because of something you did?
my existence often seems to bother some people...
11. Are you friends with your best friend's boyfriend or girlfriend?
my best friend is my girlfriend...
12. Are looks important?
not really. nice bonus, though.
13. What are you wearing right now?
sweatshirt, polo shirt, khakis
14. Are you mad at someone right now?
not really
15. Are you taking anyone for granted?
i don't think so.
16. What are you listening to currently?
CNN, sadly
17. What did you do when you woke up this morning?
got out of bed?
18. Which is better sunrise or sunset?
there's a difference? =P tori...
19. Where are your friends?
lotsa places. sarah's in dayton, melanie and caitlin are in shaker, don't know where mel is, merriams are out and about
20. Is there anyone you would die for?
maybe
21. How many letters are in your last name?
six
22. Do you love anyone besides family and friends?
I don't understand this question...
23. Who was your last text message from?
i don't get or receive those
24. How was your day?
long, but nice.
25. Do you live near your best friend?
w/i a couple miles...
26. Are you scared of spiders?
not really
27. What do you think of McLovin'?
never seen Superbad
28. Do you believe in love?
certe. pulchrum est esse in amore
29. Where were you at 11:45 this morning?
hotel room
31. Ever talked to someone that was high?
nope
32. Did you have a dream last night?
can't remember
33. Last text message you received?
never gotten one
34. Last comment you left someone?
can't remember
35. Do you have a Facebook?
Yes.
36. Why are the writers of this quiz to stupid to number their quiz right?
I don't know.
37. Do you own a skirt?
no
38. Are you currently frustrated with a boy or girl?
not really
39. Are you excited for summer?
God, yes. *seconds Tali*
40. If it was free and it would work perfectly, would you get plastic surgery?
hell no
41. Have you ever slapped someone in the face?
not yet. threatened several times =P
42. Have you ever been called Prince or Princess?
I hope not
43. What did you do last night?
online for a while, slept
44. What do you hear right now?
obnoxious commercial jingle
45. What is the closest thing to you that is blue?
chips ahoy wrapper
46. If you had to change your eye color, would you?
i don't think so...dumb question...
48. Last thing you wrote your name on?
assignment for ms. brown over break
49. Does it snow where you live?
Do I REALLY need to answer this question?
50. Where did you get the pants you're wearing right now?
not a clue
51. If you could change one thing right now, what would it be?
i... do not have a clue. sure as hell wouldn't be tali's answer.
52. When is the next time you will see your grandma?
maybe this week?
53. Do you wear makeup every day?
NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO.
54. Would you go in public without looking dressed up or put together?
usually i don't look put together.
55. Does everyone deserve a second chance?
perhaps...
56. How is your hair right now?
brown. itchy, too.
57. What is tomorrow?
Tuesday...?
58. What are you doing tomorrow?
Amherst.
59. Who is the last person to call you?
my mom
60. Have you kissed or hugged any one today?
nope
61. Who was the last person who told you they missed you?
mea sciura
64. Did you notice 62 is missing?
Since I read Jackie's answers before, yeah. And 63? *laughs at Tali's answer*
65. Are you a dumb blonde?
oh-for-two
66. Do people under-estimate your intelligence?
usually not
67. Whats your favorite day of the week?
huh?!?
69. Do you have a crush?
Kinda. But it's more than a crush
70. Who's your crush?
Guess!
71. Does he or she know you like them?
I think she may have a clue.

IF A MOVIE WAS MADE OF YOUR LIFE, WHAT WOULD THE SOUNDTRACK BE?
Here's how it works:
1. Open your library (iTunes, Winamp, Media Player, etc).
2. Put it on shuffle.
3. Press play.
4. For every question type the song that's playing.
5. When you go to a new question press the next button.

Ready? GO!

Opening Credits:
"Picture to Burn" Taylor Swift ummmmm, sure...

Waking Up:
"Cowboy Take Me Away" Dixie Chicks again...kinda weird...

Falling In Love:
"The One I'm Waiting For" Relient K finally, a good one...

Fight Scene:
"Me and Charlie Talking" Miranda Lambert talk about random

Breaking Up:
"Chasing Cars" Snow Patrol not so much, guys

Make-up:
"Here for the Party" Gretchen Wilson that song is in my library?

Secret Love:
"Devestation and Reform" Relient K this randomizer sucks...

Life's Okay:
"Goodbye Earl" Dixie Chicks I swear my library doesn't suck this bad...

Heartbreak:
"I'm Already There" Lonestar kindaishmaybe...no.

Mental Breakdown:
"My Girl's Ex-Boyfriend" Relient K sure?

Driving:
"Mississippi's Crying" Emily West i'm gonna be crying because of the stinkage

Flashbacks:
"I Loved Her First" Heartland eh, i guess

Happy Dance:
"You're Still the One I Love" Shania Twain eh. happy slow dance, maybe.

Regretting:
"We Danced" Brad Paisley nope. sorry.

Long Night Alone:
"Stupid Boy" Keith Urban finally...

Final Battle:
"Fast Cars and Freedom" Rascal Flatts not so much...

Death Scene:
"Amazed" Lonestar *steph!voice* really?

Ending Credits:
"Hoopes I Did It Again" Relient K sure. i guess.


Wow. Randomizer...eep.

1. name: Michael
2. Single or taken: taken
3. Sex: male. except according to lindsey.
4. B'day: August 29
5. Sign: Virgo
6. Sibling(s): older sisters (38, 36), brother (30), younger sister (10)
7. Hair color: brown.
8. Eye color: brown
9. Shoe size: 10
10. Height: 5'6

[relationships]
1. Who are your best friends?: Sarah, Mel, Lindsey
2. Do you have a boyfriend/girlfriend?: ita

[specific]
1. Do you do drugs? no
2. Do you smoke? definitely not
3. What kind of shampoo do you use? whatever's there?
4. What are you most scared of? bats
5. What are you listening to right now? Ordinary Miracle, Sarah McLachlan
6. Who is the last person that called you? my mom
7. Where do you want to get married? good question. Rhode Island?
8. How many buddies are online right now? 7

[favorites]
1. Color: red
2. Food: sushi
3. Boy's names: haven't really thought about it
4. Girl's names: Lily
5. Subjects in school: Latin, Greek, chemistry, math, American history, economics
6. Animals: cats, goldfish

[have you ever]
1. Given anyone a bath? nope
2. Smoked: hell no
3. Bungee jumped? Aaaaah! (yep, aping Tali's answer.)
4. Dyed your hair? no
5. Skinny-dipped? no
6. Made yourself cry to get out of trouble? nope
7. Pictured your crush naked? awkward much?
8. Actually seen your crush naked? even more!
9. Cried when someone died? yes
10. Lied? yes
11. Fallen for your best friend? heck yeah
12. Been rejected? nope
13. Rejected someone? once
14. Used someone? i try to avoid this
15. Done something you regret? yep

[current]
1.Clothes: long-sleeve T-shirt, jeans
2.Music: My Valentine, Martina McBride
3.Make-up: errrr. none.
4.Smell: don't have one...
5.Favorite artist: my grandpa
6.Favorite group: Lonestar
7.Desktop picture: McCain for President
8.Book you're reading: Conte's History of Latin Literature
9.Dvd in player: numb3rs season

[last person]
1.You touched? Sarah
2.You imed? Sarah
3.Yelled at? Lindsay?
4.You danced with? Sarah
5.You laughed with? Sarah
6.You hugged? Sarah.
7.You kissed? Sarah. sense a pattern here?

[are you]
1.Understanding? when i want to be
2.Open-minded? rarely
3.Arrogant? prolly
4.Interesting? can be
5.Random? oh yeah
6.Hungry? indeed
7.Smart? i hope so
8.Moody? on occasion
9.Hardworking? when i want to be
10.Organized? certain things
11.Healthy? yes
12.Shy? can be
13.Difficult? can be
14.Attractive? opinions differ. mine's no.
15.Bored easily: ...what? (=P tali)
16.Messy? yes...
17.Responsible? usually
18.Obsessed? about a certain things
19.Angry? rarely, but it tends to be un-pretty.
20.Sad? see 19
21.Happy? frequently, in strange ways
22.Hyper? every so often
23.Trusting? yes
24.Talkative? all the freakin' time

[random]
1.In the morning I am: OK
2.All I need is: more time! (and a squirrel)
3.Love is: fun
4.I dream about: Everything. weird things.

[this or that]
1.Coke or pepsi: Coke Zero
2.Flowers or candy: candy. what would i want with flowers? i can't eat them.
3.Tall or short: fun-sized! (except on a treadmill...)

[sex] (i register my disgust with this section as a preamble. also, mel, don't read this)
1.What do you notice first: smile
2.Last person you slow danced with: Sarah
3.Who makes you laugh the most: Sarah
4.Who gives you a funny feeling when you see them: guess.
5.Who do you have a crush on: it's more than a crush...
6.Who has a crush on you: i'm hoping no one i don't know about

[do you ever]
1.Sit on the internet all night waiting for that someone to IM you? nope. i SLEEP at night.
2.Wish you were a member of the opposite sex? um, no.
3.Wish you were younger? nope
4.Cry because someone said something to you? not often...

[number]
1.Of times I have had my heart broken: zip
2.Of hearts I have broken: none, i hope
3.Of guys I've kissed: none...
4.Of girls I've kissed: one
5.Of continents I have lived in: one
6.Of good friends: the three bests, many who are very goods
7.Of cd's i own: <10
8.Of scars on my body: couple on my forehead, no others

[final questions]
1. Do you like filling these out? kinda. i was bored, so yeah.
2. How many people do you think will look at this? < 6
3. Rock or Rap: Rock.
4. Boys or Girls: Girls
5. Gold or silver: silver, i guess?
6. What was the last film you saw at the movies? Dan in Real Life
7. Favorite movie? any POTC
8. What did you have for breakfast this morning? chocolate chip pancake
9. Who would you love being locked in a room with? oooooooh...
10.Could you live without your computer? not for more than a few days. communication is good.
11. Would you color your hair? no.
12. Could you ever get off the computer: Sure. I guess. I mean... Right now? (=P tali)
13. Habla espanol: minime.
14. Watching sunrises or sunsets: what's the difference? (=P tori)
15. Do you believe in love: Yes.
16. Do you believe in love at first sight: no
17. Do you believe in forgiveness: yes

Step 1: Put your iTunes or equivalent on random.
Step 2: Post the first line from the first 25 songs that play, no matter how embarrassing.
Step 3: You get a point (if i gave them =P) for getting the group/singer and song right.Looking them up on Google or any other search engine is CHEATING!!!

1. "there's a story that my daddy tells religiously"
2. "let it all out/get it all out, remove it"
3. "baby i got plans tonight you don't know nothing about"
4. "we got barefoot ladies and tricked-out mercedes"
5. "finally got over that song of ours"
6. "i said i wanna touch the earth"
7. "whatcha got if you ain't got love?"
8. "me and charlie boy used to go walking"
9. "it's the principle/it's the issue"
10. "sara beth/ is scared to death"
11. "i'm giving up/i'm giving up slowly"
12. "going out of my mind these days"
13. "ohhhhhhhhhhh yeah, yeah...lost my job/came home mad"
14. "you're not sure that you love me"
15. "drew looks/at me/i fake a smile so he won't see"
16. "ridin' restless under a broken sky"
17. "i feel like/i would like to be somewhere else"
18. "i don't want another heartbreak"
19. "our concentration/it contains a deadly flaw"
20. "i'm waiting on the sun to set/cuz yesterday ain't over yet"
21. "i packed a cooler and a change of clothes"
22. "it ticks just like a timex/never lets up on you"
23. "and good good good to go...and good good good to go..."
24. "when i first saw you/i saw love"
25. "let's jump in my el camino"

Wow. Ok. So this turned out insanely hard. Point values...hmm. It sure ain't just one point...
5 points: 2, 9, 17, 19, 25
4 points: 4, 6, 8, 12, 20
3 points: 1, 3, 5, 21, 22
2 points: 11, 13, 14, 18, 24
1 point: 7, 10, 15, 16, 23

75 points possible. I'll even give you a letter grade rubric (it's gonna be pretty low)
45-75 A (60% = A)
30-44 B (40% = B)
20-29 C (27% = C)
10-19 D (13% = D)
0-9 F (if you can't get nine freakin' points...wow.)

Going back through this at the end of the quiz, trying to remember...I lose:
1.5 on #5 (singer) and 12.5 pts for 9, 17, 19, 25 (total, all titles and the artist for 25).
so...62/75 = 83% = A. Not bad...

Enjoy! And yes, I do have a key.

2007 IS COMING TO AN END...

01. Have you had any relationships this year?
- *smiles*

02. Have you had your birthday yet?
- August 29

03. Cried yet?
- too often

04. Been on a diet?
- minime

05. Pulled an all nighter?
- nyet

06. Drank Starbucks?
- not when i could avoid it...Dunkin' Donuts!

07. Went Camping?
- nope. never been.

08. Bought something(s)?
- how does one avoid doing this in the course of a year>?

09. Met someone special?
- oh yes.

10. Been out of state?
- RI/MA/NH/CT/NY/NJ/PA/TN/KY/MD/VA/and DC which doesn't count.

12. What are you thinking about?
- not much. trying to ignore how sick i am.
___________________________________________
01. Hugged someone?
- a few times...

02. Slept in someone else’s bed?
- not really. other people's couches, yes.

03. Got a job?
- sorta-ish.

04. Loaned out money?
- not much, but yes

05. Gotten in a car accident?
- no...

06. Gone over your mobile phone bill?
- nope!

08. Done something you regret?
- umm...a few things, but i don't dwell on them.

LAST:
_________________________________________________________
Last Person you hugged?
- my nana

Last Person to call you?
- sarah

When was the last time you felt stupid?
- don't remember. very likely, it was quite recently.

At whom did you last yell?
- ummm...can't remember.

What did you do today?
- lied on the couch for a while, ate a bit, this quiz

TEN FACTS:
___________________________________________________________
01. Name?
- michael elliott drake cowett.

02. Natural hair color?
- dark brown

03. Initials?
- MEDC

04. Hair style?
- straight

05. Eye color?
- brown

06. Height:
- around 5'6''

07. Pets:
- two cats

08. Mood?
- sick, but happy.

09. Where would you rather be?
- good question. anywhere where i would feel better...or with sarah.

10. What was the last thing you drank?
- apple juice

TEN THINGS ABOUT YOUR LOVE LIFE:

01. Have you ever been in love?
- yes, definitely

02. Do you believe in love?
- ita

03. Why did your LAST relationship fail?
- not applicable

04. Have you ever been heartbroken?
- nope

05. Have you ever broken someone’s heart?
- hope not

06. Have you ever fallen for your best friend?
- yes

07. Have you ever liked someone but never told her?
- yes

08. Are you afraid of commitment?
- not really

09. Have you had more than five different serious relationships in your life?
- 1<5.

4 EMOTIONS
___________________________________________________________
01. Are you missing someone right now?
- yeah...

02. Are you happy?
- more or less

03. Are you eating anything?
- no talking about food. please.

04. Do you like someone right now?
- heck yeah!

27 MORE QUESTIONS...

1) Where did you begin 2007?
- presumably on a couch

2) What was your status by Valentine's Day?
- single. trying to get out of a love scheme...

3) Were you in school (anytime this year)?
- yep. last school year was not so great. this one is wonderful.

4) How did you earn your money?
- Latin tutoring, birthdays/holidays

5) Did you have to go to the hospital?
- not the ER. only for routine stuff.

6) Did you have any encounters with the police?
- nope.

7) What did you purchase that was over $1000?
- i don't tend to purchase things over $1000... (or over $10, for that matter.)

8) Did you know anybody who got married?
- yes. (in very early january, so it counts!)

9) Did you know anybody who passed away?
- sadly

10) Did you know anyone who had a baby?
- i feel like i should answer this question with a 'yes', but i can't come up with anyone. so no.

11) Did you move anywhere?
- yes...*mutters and groans* same city, though

12) To what concerts/shows did you go?
- none. went to see a couple school plays, though.

13) Are you registered to vote?
- wish i could be a registered republican...gimme a year and a half.

14) Whom did you want to win Big Brother?
- don't care. at all.

15) Where do you live now?
- shaker heights.

16) Describe your birthday.
- school, red robin for dinner.

17) What's one thing you thought you'd never do but did in 2007?
-have a girlfriend. many other things.

18) What has been your favorite moment?
- a certain day in may. hey, i'm a poet and i don't even know it. :)

19) What's something you learned about yourself?
- that i can be truly open with someone and talk to that person about anything. and that my friendships can get even stronger.

20) Any new additions to your family?
- not *this* year. early next year, though.

21) What was your best month?
- may.

22) By what music will you remember 2007?
- "god blessed the broken road" - rascal flatts.

23) Who has been your best drinking buddy?
- drinking what, diet coke? that'd be my dad. i don't drink alcohol. ever.

24) Made new friends?
- oh yes. one in particular...

25) New best friend?
- in a sense.

26) Favorite Night out?
- homecoming, prolly.

27) Do you think 2008 will be better or worse?
- there are things i hope will get better, and i think they eventually will.

IF A MOVIE WAS MADE OF YOUR LIFE, WHAT WOULD THE SOUNDTRACK BE?
Here's how it works:
1. Open your library (iTunes, Winamp, Media Player, etc).
2. Put it on shuffle.
3. Press play.
4. For every question type the song that's playing.
5. When you go to a new question press the next button.

Ready? GO!

Opening Credits:
"God Bless the USA" Lee Greenwood

Waking Up:
"Days Go By" Keith Urban

Falling In Love:
"Mayberry" Rascal Flatts

Fight Scene:
"The Saga Begins" Weird Al (um.)

Breaking Up:
"When You Say Nothing At All" Alison Krauss and Union Station (No. It would be Stay Beautiful, a song I hope I never, ever have to play for real...)

Make-up:
"Stay Beautiful" Taylor Swift (ugh. one off.)

Secret Love:
"Time for Summer" Samantha Jo

Life's Okay:
"The One I'm Waiting For" Relient k

Heartbreak:
"I Go Back" Kenny Chesney (three too early...)

Mental Breakdown:
"I Need You" Relient k (yep.)

Driving:
"Somebody's Hero" Jamie O'Neal

Flashbacks:
"Probably Wouldn't Be This Way" LeAnn Rimes

Happy Dance:
"Once In A Lifetime" Keith Urban (works for me)

Regretting:
"Bless the Broken Road" Rascal Flatts (ooh. bad choice.)

Long Night Alone:
"Let it All Out" Relient k

Final Battle:
"You're Still the One" Shania Twain. (um.)

Death Scene:
"Failure to Excommunicate" Relient k (goooood choice. really.)

Ending Credits:
"Sunshine and Summertime" Faith Hill.

I actually have choices for these I'd like better.
A few: break up should be "Stay Beautiful"; death scene should be "Question Everything" by 8stops7; regretting should be "I Go Back"; "Our Song" for the dance. that's all. enjoy.

Click here.
Take the quiz.
Post your results.
( See crazy_tory's results. )

Several Things

The past two days have been, shall we say, busy...
Friday: School was fine; I finished up one chem lab after school and then started to do another one before I had to go...when I got home, a little after 5, it was baseball time!

The first game was the (quite buggy) Yankees-Indians game at Jacobs Field. The Indians did not seem to be able to hit a baseball with anyone on base all night, but they tied the game at one on a wild pitch that scored a run in the bottom of the eighth. In the bottom of the eleventh, with the bases loaded, Hafner ripped a single up the middle to score a run, giving the Tribe a 2-1 win and 2-0 series lead; Game 3 is in the Bronx at 6:30 tonight.

The second game, which overlapped the first by about twenty minutes, was Angels-Red Sox at Fenway. The Sox took a 2-0 lead in the first inning, but gave up three in the second; that's where the game stood until a sac fly by Mike Lowell tied the game at 3-all in the sixth. Although without the greatest of ease at times, the Sox bullpen held the Angels without a hit or run for the last thirteen outs of the game. In the bottom of the ninth, though, Julio Lugo led off with a single to left, and he got to second on a groundout by Dustin Pedroia. After Kevin Youkilis struck out, David Ortiz was intentionally walked, bringing Manny Ramirez to the plate with two on and two out. After a first-pitch ball, Ramirez sent a belt-high fastball soaring into the early Boston morning, giving the Sox a 6-3 win and a 2-0 series lead as the two teams travel to L.A. for Game 3 this afternoon.

Saturday Just when I thought it couldn't get any busier...I got to school a bit after 9 for homecoming float-building and the parade; Sarah and I held a "flying carpet" (or chuppa or chair, depending on whom you ask) for a couple hours. And we won! We beat the Germans for the first time in four years!! We were soooo happy (and still are...)
Then Katie, Mr. White and I ran the bake sale (with a little help from Anu) for the first three quarters of the football game. We made ~$150, but it was so...bloody...hot...and we didn't even have to wear band uniforms...
Then...well, bonum est saltare cum puella quam amo. 'nuff said.

Today's gonna be lots-and-lots of work. Greek stuff, Shakerite emails, macroecon notes, no math, English reading and a writing assignment, no Latin, and some chem stuff...oh, plus the Browns, Red Sox, and Indians...

short week coming up, since there's no school Friday. *party*

-fin-

...since I last posted, so highlights only.

School: err, not much. I got the only A on the chem test despite not having been there waaaaaaay too often...
Greek is pretty good, and it's a lot of fun, even if it is insane.
Shakerite's not too bad...
Econ is good, but it's been tough with the amount of school I've missed. I think/hope I did pretty well on the test.
Math has also been good, especially since I more or less like the stuff we're doing. (yay trig!)
English...Springstubb has grown on me, that's for absolute sure.
Latin...we're done with the Lesbia poems! Yeyeyeyeyeyey! I love Catullus 11 though...it's *so* vicious. I think in order from my most to least favorite, the AP authors are: 1) Ovid; 2) Cicero; 3)Vergil/Catullus tied; 5) Horace.
Chem...yeah, like I said, I got a 93 on a test everyone else...shall we say, did not do well on. I'm liking it a lot, even though it's a lot of work.

Golf...Sawmill Creek was fun, I shot 88. It's a nice course and a nice tournament, even if it is forever away.
LELs was a disaster, I shot 103 at Fowler's Mill. We only had four guys, so we shot 401, which is...less than ideal.
Sectionals didn't go too badly, I shot 98. Julian made it out with a 79, I'm happy about that. And I'm talking in these very bizarrely constructed sentences...

Yay for certamen!

The Browns played well against Baltimore...my mood about them is a bit different from my last post...

Five months...wow...

Oh, and go Sox, go Indians, and... go Cubs, I guess.

-fin-

How I'm doing: happy