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Jandalf
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A new beginning! These sombre skin colours are rather soothing. Mmmmm.
School-related ranting time!
Okay, now. I knew it was just slightly out of the ordinary to take one glance at the back of a CD jewel case and know that the typeface used was Gill Sans without further consideration (I still have some trouble distinguishing Old Style and Transitional typefaces at a glance). But it's gotten worse. I really am slowly being converted into a type Nazi. As I got a ride back home for the weekend from the city, I looked at all the billboards (billboard is apparently the incorrect term, and it should be "outdoor poster", but I still use it anyways) and some of them just about made me literally cringe in horror. Bad kerning, as my typography teacher told us at the very beginning, will eventually be the equivalent to a slap to the face. Right, then I was slapped around on the ride home more than Cap'n Jack. This is seriously painful. Where are these things coming from? One could honestly convince me someone had slapped it together in PowerPoint. Not even just the kerning, but the type choice itself... And I'm only in the very beginning stages of becoming a typography Nazi. I fear it will only grow.
Actually, I don't fear. I look forward to it because I'm one of those people with a weird affinity for letterforms. The incredibly extensive typography book Dad brought home back in '02 as a spoil for me? I had absolutely no clue what any of it meant back then. Now a good 90% of it makes perfect sense. It is so... much fun.
Also getting a bit concerned about money, now that one of my accounts has bottomed out. I had predicted it to, down to the very week it did, but still. I have no idea what I'm going to do for a summer job. I don't want to stay in the city, I want to live here at home over the summer. Even if it means continuing with paying rent at the house in the city (as I am quite reluctant to sublet), I still won't have to deal with any other living expenses. There are those rumoured positions at MTS, though, those two slots where a couple of lucky students will pull a regular 9-5, no overtime, for $16 an hour. Yummm. No idea what kind of design work is involved, though. I just really want something more than minimum wage. Even if it's something of a craptabulous job, at least it's only for four months.
I haven't been home for a month. I didn't quite realise how much I missed my birds. MY BOYS!
Oh, and my family too, I guess.
XD
I should do the Word of Contemplation thing again.
WoC: prandicle, which is a small meal.
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You should just make a thread for the WoC, you know...
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Jandalf
But I don't WANNA think!
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...Probably. XD
So gorgeous, this guy's pictures, right here.
Aaand... that's all for now. Snrk.
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SNATCH!
1. Have you ever thought about getting your lip pierced?
Occasionally. But then I got my nose pierced instead. Snrk. No wear on the enamel this way!
2. Does a kiss make you feel better?
I... honestly can't say I'd know.
3. Have you ever passed out on the bathroom floor?
Yeah, a couple of times when I've been fairly sick and was silly and took a hot shower anyway.
5. What did you do today?
Got older, went around downtown looking silly and enjoying it from taking pictures for a class project, bought a cooler from the liquor place down the road because I haven't had one in ages and decided this probably worked as an occasion. And did homework.
6. Have you ever brushed your teeth while in the shower?
I tried it once, because a lot of people seem to, but I immediately got all paranoid about getting soap in my mouth. And why are numbers four and seven missing? I'll just ignore any more potential missing numbers hereonin.
8. Have you ever thought about your death?
Yep. Thought a lot about how the method I go might affect the people I know and all that, and sometimes I wonder how long a person is actually aware of things with different circumstances. I'm not obsessed, per se, just very curious. But not that curious, don't worry. >.>
10. Would you rather be in a permanent relationship or play the field?
Permanence plz for me. I've seen too many people get hurt playing the field, and I take this sort of thing way too seriously as it is.
11. What is your favorite sport?
...Um... is this a trick question? ...Foosball, I guess? For playing. Hockey for watching.
12. What color is your shower curtain?
It's a map of the world. Blue and white, that is.
13. Have you ever had stitches?
None.
14. When is the last time you hugged someone?
Mommy! When I left home yesterday.
15. Did you believe that boys/girls had cooties?
No, but I sure had a fun time taking advantage of the ones who did. Man, that makes me sound cruel... heh heh.
16. Do you know how to use chop sticks?
I got complimented on my handling by a Korean friend of mine, so I suppose yes.
17. Lyrics stuck in your head?
Incomprehensible inner-brain mumblings to this random melody that arrived out of nowhere and has been looping in my head all day.
18. Do you like the Red Sox or Yankees?
Erm... (yawns)
19. What are you doing tomorrow?
School, 8-5, and then... homework! And coming home! And probably writing yay!
20. Who was the last person you couldn't take your eyes off of?
I'll assume this is kind of a figurative statement, because I sure get embarrassed when I'm caught staring at anybody for even more than a couple of seconds. I routinely stare at interesting people on the bus when they aren't noticing, but only for seconds at a time. But as for the real intention of this question, at least what I'm guessing at... well... I'm not sure. I'll have to see. Ahahaha no pun intended.
21. Have you ever given money to a homeless person?
I've tried giving food. But more often, homeless people ask me for cigarettes. Funny that they always go straight to me for that when a bunch of other people around are already smoking. Do I look like I'd be the sort of person to smoke, or something? I've got nothin'.
22. Have you ever run over an animal?
Well... technically no... but a red-winged blackbird did make an error in judgment one windy day and slammed into my windshield. >< It was actually rather traumatic. Being a bird person and all.
23. What is your favorite cereal?
That crunchy almond cranberry President's Choice stuff. With the generic name that I forget. But it's really good, and not nearly as sweet as most other cereals. Win.
24. Have you ever had an Oreo with peanut butter?
Mmm, yes. Smearing peanut butter all over them is very good at times.
25. What are you doing right at this moment?
Talking to T, wondering what the crap else to do for my sketchbook, wondering what the crap else to do for my other fifteen gazillion assignments that I've already gotten, and noting that this day feels peculiarly normal. Oh, and filling in this quiz.
27. Where’s your favorite place to be?
That's an excellent question. I haven't the answer.
28. What's your favorite song?
...Uhh... um... I have no idea. I like so many. I've been looping Harder Better Faster Stronger and Revolution 909 from Daft Punk lately, but that'll change next week, no doubt...
29. Are you more of a coffee or alcohol drinker?
Coffee. Yes. Though kahlua in coffee is good.
30. Have you ever thrown shoes on a telephone wire?
Heh heh heh. No. But I've seen the occasional pair hanging around back in the ol' hometown. Strangely, I've noted that I've only ever seen them on Sunday mornings while walking to church.
32. Have you ever climbed up a water tower?
No, but my grandpa did. To change the lightbulb on the top. In 1965. I know this because he told me Dad was four years old at the time and was sitting in the box of the truck, disappointed that he couldn't follow my grandpa and uncles up to help them.
34. Do you talk in your sleep?
Apparently, yes. Usually incoherently. And I'm told I often laugh in my sleep, which is interesting because I can't remember having had any hilarious moments in dreams. Oh well.
35. Do you snore?
If I do, no one's ever reported it. And they would have by now. So I'm guessing no. If T knows better, she's welcome to tell me. Snrk.
36. Have you ever thought about being a model?
...Wtf. No modelling. (hides)
37. Are you a redneck?
Nopers.
38. What is the funniest thing you heard all day?
I can't remember just now. The instructor I had at 8 in the morning was being cranky in a snarky way, though, which was rather entertaining. I always rather like having his class in the morning. Starts the day off right.
39. Have you ever gotten a mosquito bite on your face?
Ohhhh, not just one. No sir. Getting one on the ridge of the brow has got to be one of the most annoying places. That, and just inside the nostril. I mean, dang. Seriously.
40. What is your worst fear?
Losing my mind, utterly and completely, and knowing that it's happening.
41. What does the 5th text message in your outbox say?
Testing... shall we meet by elevators still? -- trying to rendezvous with a classmate because I didn't know how else to find her at that moment. Except she didn't have her phone there that day. Snrk. My bad.
42. What does the 10th message in your inbox say?
LOL! I have to point out my earrings to everyone. Oh well. TATTOO NEXT LOL?? How are you doing? -- me and T being hyper. >.>
46. Can you recite the alphabet backwards?
If I try really hard? Maybe? I actually haven't tried. Maybe I should for the sake of this question... but... I just don't think I will. Snrk.
47. When is the last time you smiled?
Three seconds ago.
48. When is the last time you saw the person you like?
I note this question is assuming things. One, that I "like" somebody, and two, that the connotations of the word "like" as it's used here refer to more than just casual like. At least, that'd make sense. (coughs) And I can't remember.
49. Need to get something off your chest?
I forgot my bus pass at home. But that's okay. Because my parents are going to mail it in for me. Hee.
50. How do you feel about your life right now?
It's okay. A new school term is starting up, a new year (both of the calendar and of my life), and I think things are generally looking better than last term, particularly as far as school and stress go. Which sadly isn't saying much, but that's beside the point.
...Oh yeah, and Dun momentarily confused the heck out of me. ^_^ And now I look confusing, too!
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| Quote: | 6. Have you ever brushed your teeth while in the shower?
I tried it once, because a lot of people seem to, but I immediately got all paranoid about getting soap in my mouth. And why are numbers four and seven missing? I'll just ignore any more potential missing numbers hereonin. |
Uh, yeah. That's why you brush your teeth in the shower when there's NOT any soap in your hair.
I traditionally do it while I'm letting the conditioner sit for a moment.
| Quote: | 35. Do you snore?
If I do, no one's ever reported it. And they would have by now. So I'm guessing no. If T knows better, she's welcome to tell me. Snrk. |
(considers) Well, I was stuck within a three/four metre radius sleeping near you for a week and all I got was one night, you babbling incomprehensibly.
| Quote: | 42. What does the 10th message in your inbox say?
LOL! I have to point out my earrings to everyone. Oh well. TATTOO NEXT LOL?? How are you doing? -- me and T being hyper. >.> |
Incidentially, my message number five was the reply to this. 
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Jandalf
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Yay, incomprehensible babbling!
And the mysterious thing was... I still tasted soap, even though I tried it when I was all cleaned off. Just like I continually get soap in my eyes despite my best efforts. I have no luck with the stuff. o_o
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Gots to conquer those soap skillz. They're necessary to shower teeth brushing. And, y'know, seeing.
Yeah. It's confusing me, too. Actually it's confusing me a lot. Whee braindeadedness.
Whee.
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YOINK. For those not yet in the know, which is probably no one who is reading this by this point, put your music to shuffle and use the song title for answers.
HOW ARE YOU FEELING TODAY?
Living, by Moby
Welllll, I certainly hope so.
WILL YOU GET FAR IN LIFE?
Anatomy Of A Tidal Wave, by Cold
...Some of the lyrics?
If I could find my way, I'd make a brand new start
I can't believe it was the calm that
Killed the storm
Inside you broke my heart and took a little piece of me
Maybe one day we'll try again
But it won't ever be the same
If I don't hold on now
Everything fades and slips away
Tomorrow's another start but it looks like every day
Well, crap. XD
HOW DO YOUR FRIENDS SEE YOU?
Jungle Totem, by Robyn Miller
...Open to interpretation?
WILL YOU GET MARRIED?
Take Hold, by Shawn McDonald
(dies laughing) I guess?
WHAT IS YOUR BEST FRIEND'S THEME SONG?
Now & Forevermore, by Vineyard Music Canada
D'awwwwww.
WHAT IS THE STORY OF YOUR LIFE?
Casting A Spell, by Danny Elfman
Considering this is part of the Corpse Bride soundtrack, it can't bode too well.
WHAT IS HIGH SCHOOL LIKE?
Exhibition, by Falling Up
Yep. That says it all, right there. I don't miss high school at all, really, except for some of the people. And art and lit classes.
HOW CAN YOU GET AHEAD IN LIFE?
Love Machine, by the Arctic Monkeys
...MOMMY I'M SCARED WHY IS THIS THING EVEN IN MY LIBRARY
WHAT IS THE BEST THING ABOUT YOUR FRIENDS?
Brightly Wound, by Eisley
Snippet of lyrics:
I love you
I shall never grow up
Make-believe is much too fun
Yeah, I like that. ^_^
WHAT IS IN STORE FOR THIS WEEKEND?
Bodyrock, by Moby
...Erm.
THE BEST THING TO DESCRIBE YOUR GRANDPARENTS?
Echelon, by Pillar
Being the prayer warriors that they were/are, this does rather fit.
HOW IS YOUR LIFE GOING?
Obsolete, by MuteMath
Apparently I spend a lot of time staring at the sun, too.
WHAT SONG WILL THEY PLAY AT YOUR FUNERAL?
Angels & Saints, feat. Chris Gordon, by Neverending White Lights
Lyrics (again, because this is just eerie, and also a very beautiful song):
Here in the sun, in the snow, in the rain,
There is a voice repeating the same.
Words about my life will end.
Saying them over and over again.
(oh, oh)
And they speak I feel calm.
And when they sing, I sing along.
Breath in my life, there's no chance to escape.
Walking around with a foot in the grave.
They'll come along just in time to sing me a song.
Floating in darkness, all time has run small.
Life came along and ruined it all.
Over and over and over again many call.
(oh, oh)
And when they speak I feel calm.
And when they sing, I sing along.
I sing along.
HOW DOES THE WORLD SEE YOU?
A Love Supreme, Pt. 4: Psalm, by John Coltrane
Well, criminy...
WILL YOU HAVE A HAPPY LIFE?
Return Our Lives, feat. Judah Nagler, by Neverending White Lights
Oookay, that would be a no. "The right side of my head / is always in pain..."
WHAT DO YOUR FRIENDS REALLY THINK OF YOU?
The Art Of Breaking, by TFK
"Every time I call you on the phone / listen to a ring but no one's home"
(dies) Dang.
DO PEOPLE SECRETLY LUST AFTER YOU?
My Lovely, by Eisley
"Why do you wait for me / And how do you wait for me / I'm feeling alone without you here / in my arms"
... (hides)
HOW CAN I MAKE MYSELF HAPPY?
Sorrow, by Tan Dun
Aaaah! (flails)
WHAT SHOULD YOU DO WITH YOUR LIFE?
Imperial March, by John Williams
...SCOOOOOOOOOOOOORE
WILL YOU EVER HAVE CHILDREN?
Hide And Seek, by Imogen Heap
...That is not an answer.
WHAT SONG WOULD YOU STRIP TO?
The Small Print, by Muse
Yeahhhh, that's not a stripping song. (dies) ...Wait. It might be, it might be. Umm. But I'm not stripping for you or anybody else!
IF A MAN IN A VAN OFFERED YOU CANDY, WHAT WOULD YOU DO?
Deal With It, by Frou Frou
HAH!
WHAT IS YOUR DEEP DARK SECRET?
Because, by Polysics
XD!! Okay, I love that result.
WHAT IS YOUR MORTAL ENEMY'S THEME SONG?
You Can't Bring Me Down, by Pillar
Aw man. Guess I have many a long day ahead of me. Good thing I don't actually have a mortal enemy.
WHAT IS YOUR PERSONALITY LIKE?
Hoist The Colours, by Hans Zimmer
Meep? (waves flag) Where we will, we roam!
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Here I am, ripping these things again. ^_^ Only because they're so fun.
Band Name: Kohsan (a town in Afghanistan)
First Album: Yifat (an Israeli kibbutz. Soo... what, is this some kind of middle-ish eastern album?)
Tracks --
1: Guus Joppen (a Dutch football player)
2: Battle of Wahoo Swamp (happened in Florida during the Second Seminole War, 1836)
3: Silent Butler (oh lol, I like this one)
4: Shimotsu (a Japanese town that has since merged into the city of Kainan)
5: José Sanfilippo (well, well, another soccer player! From Argentina, this time)
6: 838 (the year, apparently)
7: The Imprisonment of John Drayton (Australian dude who got jailed for not paying a fine)
8: Paraic Duffy (18th Director General of the Gaelic Athletic Association. Interesting)
9: KeyTrans (an online transliteration tool)
10: Pyramides (a station in the Paris metro. Now that's fun)
11: Crossobamon (a genus of gecko that lives in central Asia)
12: The Hetton Colliery Railway (private railway opened in 1822. Righto then)
13: Smith's Wood (Uh. A civil parish in the UK. Yes. That's what it is)
14: Website Development (featuring a 5-minute javascript solo!)
15: Sir George Hayter (okay, one could have way too much fun with this guy's name)
Unfortunately, nobody noticed Kohsan's debut, not even with their fantastic single Silent Butler. One wonders why. It could perhaps have something to do with the fact that the track was five minutes of a butler being silent. Kohsan resolved to take themselves a little less literally with their second album. Also, because Jandalf has to wait a little while longer until she finally gets her assignment sheet for Illustration class.
Second Album: Gammaldans (means "old-time dance" in Swedish. Score!)
Tracks --
1: Eastleigh Works (a railyard in Hampshire)
2: Jinbōchō (a neighbourhood in Tokyo, known for its used book stores and publishing houses. Sweet)
3: Proclaim! (Catholic news broadcast. Okay)
4: Mikrokosmos (piano composition by Béla Bartók)
5: Tax (bahahaa)
6: Karlum (municipality in Germany)
7: Chiangchun-Xiang (rural township in Taiwan. I mean seriously, wtf? I can't get away from geography here!)
8: Lundu (a town in Malaysia. See what I mean?)
9: William Bridge (oh, okay, this one was a preacher)
10: Vysoky (I guess I'll settle for geography when it's a volcano. In Russia)
11: Sindae of Goguryeo (a ruler of the Korean area back in the first or second century)
12: The Ingalls Building (the world's first reinforced concrete skyscraper, in Cincinnati)
13: Resistive Random Access Memory (...okay, this could be a fun song)
14: John Taverner (oh, another clergyman)
15: Rhipiliella (a genus of algae. Very glamourous)
Unfortunately, when the band went on tour to visit all the different locations listed in their album, they fell into Track 10 from their second album, and their bodies were never recovered. Their music lives on in obscurity.
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