MERRY CHRISTMAS!
Merry Christmas!!!
And Happy Birthday diskosika!!!
In quite a few hours I’ll go back to my parents’ place to actually celebrate it. Christmas Eve was mainly.. well I don’t know, but I already got 2 presents: The Prison Break season 2 DVD box set from my brother and a book, Gentlemen and Players(In Finnish, though), from a friend. :D I won’t be getting many concrete presents anyway. ;) I realised early this morning that my mobile phone's inbox was full.. no wonder I hadn't Christmas messages! XDD
But to the main point: I finally found the perfect time to (re-)watch Pride and Prejudice. :D Gosh.. it has been 10 years since I saw the series last (and 12 years since I watched it the first time) and I love it at least as much as I did back then. It's even more fun to watch the whole series at once without having to suffer the long wait between episodes. (And it doesn’t matter even the second time when I already knew what was going to happen. It was still nerve racking. XDD) Ah, the nostalgia.. I remember being all excited every Sunday after church when my brother, my mother and I sat down to watch it together. ;) It’s funny that I don’t think my perception has changed much at all even though I was just a kid back then, though I might see more profoundness in the concept of the story and its characters? (Gosh, I’m actually now about the same age as the main character as well! Though it definitely doesn’t feel like it, I find it easier to identify myself with her and understand where she and the rest of the characters are coming from. XD) I even remembered certain events and lines so vividly, but yes, I have read the book a few times, and even though the last time I read it was quite a while ago as well, it would have definitely influenced me. Gosh, I have the urge to read it again. XDD And yes, if I’d finally read the rest of Jane Austen’s works like I’ve been meaning to for some time.. I’ve seen onscreen adaptations, but not actually read anything else besides Pride and Prejudice, which STILL remains one of my favourite books ever.
In the spirit of that a test:
Your Score: Elinor Dashwood
57% romance, 42% sauciness, 54% etiquette, 79% intelligence
You're always aware of social obligations and have more than your fair share of sense. You would never say something out of anger or in poor taste. This may lead some (like, perhaps, your saucy little sister) to accuse you of being cold. Nothing could be further from the truth! It's just that you don't believe in making a scene. Respectable gentlemen everywhere swoon for you (though you'd never admit it). But you only have eyes for one. He is lucky to have you. Ideal matches: Edward Ferrars, Mr. Knightley, Captain Wentworth Guaranteed heartbreak: John Willoughby, John Thorpe Not worthy of your affections: Frank Churchill, Captain Benwick
Link: The Jane Austen heroine Test written by SarahKath on OkCupid Free Online Dating, home of the The Dating Persona Test
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Oh yay! :D Despite the unrealistically flattering description the result makes sense. (Based on what I know of the characters in Jane Austen’s novels) I’ve actually seen Sense and Sensibility (the film), but I can’t remember much, which is a sign that I need to read the book pronto!
While being in such a good mood I decided to go for a jog as well, which was great, since there were no people about so early in the morning (or late at night, depends how one sees it XDDD), though it wasn’t as fun to lose my hair band, which apparently hadn’t got used to my short hair. XDD (yeah, towards the end of my watching I started feeling nauseous and didn’t want to feel that way, so I took a break and cut my hair, a decision I instantly regretted, but oh well it will grow back). Then I dyed my hair. The difference isn’t that striking, actually it’s hardly noticeable. I guess my hair is a little lighter?? Even a little is okay. My natural colour is so dark that it’s almost black.
I’m so tired now and my sleep rhythm is completely messed up... again. I don’t think I can muster the energy to come up with anything remotely creative to write for my Mum.. At least I’m giving her a card for the first time in 5 years.. Actually for the first time in 5 years, Christmas hasn’t felt that horrible. :D
And Happy Birthday diskosika!!!
In quite a few hours I’ll go back to my parents’ place to actually celebrate it. Christmas Eve was mainly.. well I don’t know, but I already got 2 presents: The Prison Break season 2 DVD box set from my brother and a book, Gentlemen and Players(In Finnish, though), from a friend. :D I won’t be getting many concrete presents anyway. ;) I realised early this morning that my mobile phone's inbox was full.. no wonder I hadn't Christmas messages! XDD
But to the main point: I finally found the perfect time to (re-)watch Pride and Prejudice. :D Gosh.. it has been 10 years since I saw the series last (and 12 years since I watched it the first time) and I love it at least as much as I did back then. It's even more fun to watch the whole series at once without having to suffer the long wait between episodes. (And it doesn’t matter even the second time when I already knew what was going to happen. It was still nerve racking. XDD) Ah, the nostalgia.. I remember being all excited every Sunday after church when my brother, my mother and I sat down to watch it together. ;) It’s funny that I don’t think my perception has changed much at all even though I was just a kid back then, though I might see more profoundness in the concept of the story and its characters? (Gosh, I’m actually now about the same age as the main character as well! Though it definitely doesn’t feel like it, I find it easier to identify myself with her and understand where she and the rest of the characters are coming from. XD) I even remembered certain events and lines so vividly, but yes, I have read the book a few times, and even though the last time I read it was quite a while ago as well, it would have definitely influenced me. Gosh, I have the urge to read it again. XDD And yes, if I’d finally read the rest of Jane Austen’s works like I’ve been meaning to for some time.. I’ve seen onscreen adaptations, but not actually read anything else besides Pride and Prejudice, which STILL remains one of my favourite books ever.
In the spirit of that a test:
Your Score: Elinor Dashwood
57% romance, 42% sauciness, 54% etiquette, 79% intelligence
You're always aware of social obligations and have more than your fair share of sense. You would never say something out of anger or in poor taste. This may lead some (like, perhaps, your saucy little sister) to accuse you of being cold. Nothing could be further from the truth! It's just that you don't believe in making a scene. Respectable gentlemen everywhere swoon for you (though you'd never admit it). But you only have eyes for one. He is lucky to have you. Ideal matches: Edward Ferrars, Mr. Knightley, Captain Wentworth Guaranteed heartbreak: John Willoughby, John Thorpe Not worthy of your affections: Frank Churchill, Captain Benwick
Link: The Jane Austen heroine Test written by SarahKath on OkCupid Free Online Dating, home of the The Dating Persona Test
View My Profile(SarahKath)
Oh yay! :D Despite the unrealistically flattering description the result makes sense. (Based on what I know of the characters in Jane Austen’s novels) I’ve actually seen Sense and Sensibility (the film), but I can’t remember much, which is a sign that I need to read the book pronto!
While being in such a good mood I decided to go for a jog as well, which was great, since there were no people about so early in the morning (or late at night, depends how one sees it XDDD), though it wasn’t as fun to lose my hair band, which apparently hadn’t got used to my short hair. XDD (yeah, towards the end of my watching I started feeling nauseous and didn’t want to feel that way, so I took a break and cut my hair, a decision I instantly regretted, but oh well it will grow back). Then I dyed my hair. The difference isn’t that striking, actually it’s hardly noticeable. I guess my hair is a little lighter?? Even a little is okay. My natural colour is so dark that it’s almost black.
I’m so tired now and my sleep rhythm is completely messed up... again. I don’t think I can muster the energy to come up with anything remotely creative to write for my Mum.. At least I’m giving her a card for the first time in 5 years.. Actually for the first time in 5 years, Christmas hasn’t felt that horrible. :D