'i will build you a mountain so you can see all the way across the universe to me...'
RL: Okay, usually I don’t post much about my personal life unless it’s a rant about people who’ve pissed me off (and how) because nothing much ever happens to me. Except now something’s come up that’s gonna throwing my day-to-day existence into turmoil.
(and you guys are the first to know- okay, well, technically, woodchoc_magnum was the first since I was freaking out before and after, and I needed a sounding board, lol)
Seriously, I’ve signed away 26 weeks of my life to this thing and I don’t even know what it’s called! OH, wait, just looked at the pamphlet- Certificate II in Conservation Land Management. There you go.
So my life the past few months has been kind of paradise. I don’t do much, just wake up, go to the library, and mess around on the internet for like, five hours or so, go to Ma’s or go straight back home and mess around on my laptop, and then go on mother’s laptop and use the internet again. It’s all easy, breezy. Kind of in a holding pattern, y’know, not moving forward or doing anything, just chillaxing and I have to admit, it was good. I enjoyed it. I know I shouldn’t, but I was happy not working or doing anything constructive, I had no ambitions.
Then today, while I’m trying to beat my record on assembling this Harry Potter-themed puzzle (seriously, it’s so addictive, try it! My first go was about 16 minutes- now? My record is 4: 46!), I get a phone call from some woman wanting me to save the environment. Like what? I was so not interested, but she was persistent and when I said I wasn’t sure if I could come into town to meet her, she offered to come to me.
Um. Okay, well, at a loss, I was like, ‘Sure, I guess, I’ll see you when you get here!’
So she turns up and she’s running this spiel on this Certificate and how we get to help the environment and do stuff with seed propagation and all this greeny kind of stuff. I really couldn’t care less, I mean, all my job-searching? Has been geared towards office jobs. I mean,my nails? Are not cut out for grubbing around in the dirt.
(While we were filling out the forms with my information, she asked if I was interested in the environment and global warming and I was kind of stuttering, like, ‘Um, I- I wouldn’t say I’m passionate about it, just, I know about it, and it’s…kind of…um…’ and she just smiles and says that’s all right and ticks the ‘no’ box, lol! *facepalm* Well, I’m not gonna lie about it! They might expect me to actually know stuff, then, lol)
So there I was, trying to work out a way to say no, when she mentions how this would look good on a resume, you know, working on environmental issues, it’s something to make employers take a second glance at what is otherwise a pretty pathetic resume, tbh, what with my total lack of respectable employment (my newspaper route hardly qualifies). Which was when the worm turned for me- yes, it’s not what I would’ve hoped for, I def am not that keen on plants and seeds and whatever, but hey, at least it’s some kind of work experience, it’ll pad out my resume so now I don’t have to feel embarrassed when they ask about ‘prior employment’ and there are job opportunities at the end, when we ‘graduate’, like, they might have some actual job position we could apply for when we get our Certificate.
So yeah. It’s free (I’m pretty sure it’s free, it better bloody be), I still get my Centerlink allowance (yay!) + a whopping additional…$41, lol, so…okay, then.
It’s three days a week- Monday to Wednesday- and we have to be ready before 9am on the days we drive out to the beach, which sucks, because I’m used to sleeping in and I’m missing it already, but hey. I have the slightest shred of hope that it won’t be completely miserable- I remember once in PE, we got to hop on a bus out to the beach area where I’ll actually be working (or somewhere like it) and did some planting and stuff, and I actually had a lot of fun and I wished we could do it every week.
But considering how much I loathed PE and how I contrived to escape it whenever possible (sick notes from parents, counseling sessions with a sympathetic teacher, ‘accidentally’ missing the bus…), it’s possible that’s less a reflection of how awesome the planting experience was and more how glad I was not to have to play sports.
The funny thing is that this all came about because of Matchworks, my job service provider- they actually lived up to their function! My cousin said they never did anything and just took money from the government while leaving her to her own devices, but here I am, actually gainfully…um, occupied. *sighs and mourns all the lost internet hours*
-
And speaking of things Matchworks has done for me, I mentioned a while back that they arranged a day of pampering and luxury for some of us girls?
(the clothes and necklace were freebies, too- well, except I had actual proper professional looking pants on in the day, disregard the trackies in the last pic, lol, I was just lazy and wanting something comfy when I got home)
I felt so good! I wish I had someone to do my makeup for always! It was the best half hour or so of my life, lol, just the soothing feeling as the chick applied some foundation, some power and more liquidy stuff…and then the eyeliner and the lipstick and whatever else she brushed or dabbed on me. FELT SO AWESOME.
And my hair! I was so rapt with those curls! (It took two ladies to finish it, heh) Usually, I’m boring and just have a ponytail or a bun, but I was walking around, hair out, flicking my ringlets over my shoulder like a drama queen, haha! They lasted a few days, I was thrilled!
Oh, and I almost forgot- free stuff!
I really like the tops I scored, it's stuff I'd ordinarily wear and pay like, $20-40 for, so this was quite a fabulous haul! I also got some nice shoes with decent-but-not-scary heels and a new oversize black bag!
---
Glee- Season 2, episode 6.
Oh, gosh, that episode title. *sighs* Way to remind me of my embarrassing lack of experience, Glee. Well, I’ll worry about it when I hit 40. Right now? I think of myself as- *cough* choosy. Despite the fact that I’ve actually never had any choices. Um. ANYWAY.
Kurt and his bow tie remind me of Eleven. (they've even got the same wild forelock happening!)
I am possibly over-associating bow ties with Eleven ever since the con I went to where every second guy was dressed in generic formal wear with a bow tie to identify them as the Doctor.
Quinn is AWESOME.
Puck: I ruled that place. All I did was crack skulls and lift weight all day.
Quinn: Wow, what a catch, I can’t believe I ever let you go.
HEHE. *snickers* Don’t get me wrong, I liked Puck/Quinn and I really, really wanted them to make a go of a relationship, but I love Quinn enough to be happy that she’s happy with Sam.
Who is ADORB. ♥
Since when does Will wear glasses? Did I blink-and-miss it? Or is he trying to look smexy? Or more teacherly?
Will: Since it seemed to get you guys jazzed about Sectionals last year, I want to make this week our Second Annual Boys vs Girls Tournament.
Hold up there, Will. By ‘jazzed’, do you mean ‘hooked on pills’ from your crazy then-wife? Really? You want to use that whole unfortunate experience as a motivational tool? The kids were so excited that they were popping pills like candy, you might maybe want to warn them not to take competitiveness too far or something?
Wow, Will, way to actually be a good teacher for a change! What character growth, from the guy who blithely greeted Kurt as he was in the process of being tossed into a dumpster to this uber-concerned and sensitive guy.
Yay for Quinn seeking Sue’s advice! I like it when they have a sort of mentor/student thing going on, even if Sue is prepping her to do evil. >:D
>|<>|<>|<
Random musing: Have you noticed how Sue is the source of her own evil plans’ undoing?
She sought to destroy Glee Club, yet in a moment of (badly written and inexplicable) compassion, she spoke on their behalf and got them reinstated. (with no credit given to her by Will, because he sucks)
She wanted to expose them so she could win critical acclaim and awards, but by guilt-tripping Will into realizing what a gigantic douchebag he was being (he’d been told that before by a few different people, but it only really sunk in when it was Sue), he mended his ways and sunk her hopes.
She wanted to get Beiste fired, but by cackling at her success to Will and his part in undermining Beiste and getting her to quit, he went to offer reassurance and sympathy and got her to stay.
Basically, Sue needs to stay the hell away from Will in order to succeed, but she’s so focused on gloating (prematurely) that she sabotages herself by giving him the kick in the pants he needs to Do the Right Thing.
IDK, I like that they’re frenemies, because it’s more fun to have her snarking at him and Will just shrugs and laughs (because the whole aggro GRR YOU ARE EVIL INCARNATE outrage was boring), but when each time she speaks to him, she sows the seeds of her own failure, it makes me sad.
>|<>|<>|<
I really really like Puck’s performance here- that song is really cool and just seizes control of my body to make me dance dorkily in appreciation. Although I have no idea which other song they’re mashing it with, because I’m grooving along and then going, ‘hey, what’s this about god and other religious references?’ O.o
And they made $300! It’s SO unrealistic, come on, what schoolkids would be donating money? But still, I’m happy for them! Though not too happy to point out that when the whole Glee Club put on New York, nobody really cared, yet somehow Puck and Artie’s performance scored them a few hundred.
God, Artie, you are SUCH a whiny little bastard.
First he made Brittany feel like crap for sleeping with him, even though he NEVER SAID NO and by all appearances, enjoyed the whole experience.
And then he had the nerve to complain about how his life was ruined because he slept with a hot cheerleader. Riiiight. This is prime bragging rights and yet Artie made it into a ‘woe is me’ special. *eyeroll*
AND NOW HE WANTS HER BACK?! *headdeskwallfloor*
But even though I think Artie’s an idiot, I really enjoyed the Puck/Artie friendship in this ep! ♥
OMG, DARREN CRISS! MOST AMAZING MOMENT OF GLEE FOREVER!
He will always, always be the coolest part of this show. :D I absolutely adored this guy on A Very Potter Musical and I was so excited to hear he was appearing on Glee and not only did he measure up to everyone else on the cast, but he totally outshined them all! Can he please be a regular now? *puppydog eyes*
I love the slo-mo and romantic music as he tugs Kurt along with his hand!
SO HOT! SO DREAMY!
Kurt is so smitten, lol!
The local paper’s tv review of this ep said the standout performance was Teenage Dream, which was better than Katy Perry’s original! ITA!
Okay, you know what I don’t get? Quinn’s accusations against Beiste, okay, it’s part of Sue’s evil plan. But Mike told Tina that picturing Beiste helped cool down, right, so why does he overreact when she says Beiste’s name? He’s not part of the ‘Take Beiste Down’ movement, he’s not out to get her, so why’s he acting so stupid? Telling her to stay away from Tina was just bizarre and ridiculous and absolutely nonsensical.
Beiste: Watch your tone with me, missy. You crap on my leg, I’ll cut it off.
Wtf? That doesn’t even make sense…
I love love LOVE this guy so much! He’s so sweet and sensitive and caring and I just really completely adore him! ♥ x infinity!
>|<>|<>|<
Okay, Will. If the idea was to NEVER LET BEISTE FIND OUT, why the hell would you tell her?! Just say the kids are making fun of her behind her back, if that’s really absolutely necessary, but to hem-and-haw and beat about the bush for so long, obviously she’s going to want to know what’s going on and then it’s going to crush her completely!
(Unpopular Opinion #1: I really don’t think what the kids did was that bad. It wasn't a great move either, don't get me wrong, but none of them had the intention of humiliating her, and I just don’t think their thoughts should be judged.
Yes, a few of them did talk to each other about it, but with Finn and Sam, it was spur-of-the-moment: what is unappealing? Beiste walks by- BINGO. Are we going to pretend that nobody ever judges anyone’s physical appearance? Talk about unrealistic.
Tina and Mike- they were getting hot-and-heavy and Mike shared his ‘cooling down’ technique, again, not anything to do with insulting Beiste, they weren’t getting in her face and belittling her, it was private)
Puck: Show up at Breadsticks tomorrow night around 7 and if we don’t find hotter chicks to date tonight, we might show up.
Santa: You are totally cool.
Brittany: Awesome.
I love Quinn’s WTF face! Ahaha!
And lol @ Puck’s ‘treat ‘em mean, keep ‘em keen’ tactic actually paying off!
Oh, yeah, totally smitten! The little shrine in his locker is- interesting. I wonder what Blaine would think, lol. Fine line between cute and creepy…
Quinn!spam of appreciation. ^_^
Oh, Sue, I love you. ‘It finally occurred to them to stop singing songs about how awesome it is to be alive or ugly or whatever the point is you guys are always trying to make and instead, they just got mean.’ LOL.
Hey, what is it with Glee/Community mirroring each other’s plot? First there was the religious theme both eps had at the same time, and now the Mean Girls vibe. O.o
>|<>|<>|<
That abusive jock turning out to be a repressed homosexual- yeah, wow. What a lametard- he’s been bashing up Kurt for ages now and then he thinks his kiss would be welcome? I’m guessing zero brain cells were involved in planning that move. O.o I just appreciate that the show focused on Kurt’s feeling of violation and horror and his very real angst about his first kiss being one forced on him (as opposed to Artie’s annoying non-plot about being unhappy he slept with a cheerleader).
Because it could’ve been played for laughs- haha, the mean jock is gay, yay for Kurt, he finally has a romantic interest! And they stayed far far away from that or any idea Kurt might return his interest JUST because he’s gay. I hate that perception that gay people are necessarily attracted to EVERYONE of the gender they’re interested in, like being gay mean they don’t have standards or types, they’re just rabid creatures who’ll molest anyone with the appropriate equipment. *eyeroll*
(kids can be so mean- there was this group of girls who were hysterical about one girl who came out, flailing about how they can’t be around her, like, what if she hugs them and it turns into a grope or something, omg! I was just thinking, ‘Gee, if you’re going to be that rude and prejudiced, you’re not going to have to worry about her being interested in any of you bitches’)
I think it’s cool that Blaine and Kurt are now such buddies that they can text each other and hang out, but I do think their intervention was a stupid idea. This jock is so severely repressed that he took out his attraction on Kurt through violence- so calling him out on being gay in public? Was never going to work. He’d just be even more aggressive because he’s be afraid other people would hear and judge him for it, so why the hell did those two confront him out in the open?! Obviously he thinks being gay is something to be ashamed of, airing his private business in front of the whole school wasn’t going to get through to him!
I did lol so much at Blaine going, ‘Well, he’s not coming out any time soon.’ HA. *hugglesquishes*
>|<>|<>|<
Unpopular Opinion #2. It seems like everyone has been flailing over Will and Beiste’s kiss and how awesome it is and how great Will is and…yeah, no. I’m sorry, I can’t get into it. It’s not that I don’t think she deserves some affection, but this was a pity kiss, plain and simple. He doesn’t have feelings for her, he’s not attracted to her, he just did it because she’s never been kissed.
And if she falls for him and he has to deal with trying not to hurt her feelings, well, yeah. I mean, I’m pretty sure she doesn’t have feelings for him, but it’d be easy to crush on the hot guy that gave her the first kiss in forty years.
(Mother piped up at this point- ‘She’s forty? She looks older than I do!’ *g* Mama’s a very young-looking 44 year old *nodnod*)
And what does it solve? All her insecurity is just going to melt away because Will kissed her? Now her life will be all sunshine and rainbows and puppies and she’ll never feel bad about herself ever again? That’s realistic. She’s gonna look back on this day and be like, yeah, the day I lamented my unattractiveness to the opposite sex which so moved Will that he gave me a kiss out of sheer compassion. Aww.
IDK. Maybe she will feel really good about it and all her problems will be solved. Maybe I’m just over-personalizing. But I think there are certain expectations that go with a first kiss- that it’ll be with a guy you care about, who likes you back. Not some guy who feels sorry for you and wants to give you a thrill.
Maybe I just reacted badly because it was Will, y'know, I'm biased, he just gets on my nerves so much, so yeah. IDK anymore! Brb, going to debate this with woodchoc_magnum.
Yay for the Puck/Artie friendship! I like that Artie stuck by his principles- he redeemed himself for me when he stayed behind to pay off that waitress because he worried about her and how she’d support her (hypothetical) family. And even though Puck was a bit of a (likeable!charming!) douche, I thought it was very realistic and believable- he went to juvie and he was not the toughest guy in the room for a change. It really challenged his self-image, made him insecure and doubt himself, and he acted out to try and restore some balance. It kind of emasculated him by making him scared and cower away from the big bad guys, so when he got out, he had to prove his power and badassery.
I just really adore how Artie was a good influence on him, without being judge-y. He felt bad for the waitress so he paid her and explained to Puck why he did it, but he didn’t yell or lecture Puck about it. He just lived by his own code but didn’t inflict it upon others- and at the end of the ep, Puck’s loosened up enough to admit he was wrong (and I like that Artie tells him to pay him back for the pasta, it shows they’re equals and he’s not just hero-worshiping Puck) and to open up to Artie about what was driving him to act the way he did. I just think it was SO well-done and I hope this wasn’t a one-off because it was really cool and I want to see this thread going through a few other eps.
Like Artie’s deal to teach him geometry and keep him company while he picks up trash! I thought that was the sweetest thing ever! It means Puck’s more likely to do his community service and stay out of trouble, while making him feel better about playing garbage man.
And seriously, I’m back to liking Artie now: ‘I really like hanging out with you… there’s no reason for a guy as smart as you not to get at least a B.’
D’AWW! He lays it out there, and meanwhile, says something I’ve always thought, that Puck is smart, he just doesn’t apply himself. *squishes them both*
Artie: Give me six weeks. If you don’t ace your geometry test, I’ll buy you all the waffles you can eat.
AMAZING. Unexpectedly awesome bromance!
And the end was really uplifting in a silly but cool way.
I thought Beiste wasn’t going to relent, she had this stony face on throughout the performance (IDK how, I was cracking up! ‘Stop in the name of love!’ Come on!) and then it ended in a group hug, aww!
You know what? I barely even noticed that Rachel and Finn weren't in it that much. I only just realized it now when I was posting this. It'sa good sign that their new and minor ensemble characters are strong enough to carry it! I wish more eps would focus on Sam and Quinn, and Kurt and Blaine! OR JUST BLAINE, PLZ TO HAVE MORE BLAINE.
---
Your result for What Your Taste in Art Says About You Test...
Balanced, Secure, and Realistic.
9 Impressionist, 0 Islamic, -4 Ukiyo-e, -6 Cubist, 4 Abstract and -23 Renaissance!
Impressionism is a movement in French painting, sometimes called optical realism because of its almost scientific interest in the actual visual experience and effect of light and movement on appearance of objects. Impressionist paintings are balanced, use colored shadows, use pure color, broken brushstrokes, thick paint, and scenes from everyday life or nature.
People that like Impressionist paintings may not alway be what is deemed socially acceptable. They tend to move on their own path without always worrying that it may be offensive to others. They value friendships but because they also value honesty tend to have a few really good friends. They do not, however, like people that are rude and do not appreciate the ideas of others. They are secure enough in themselves that they can listen to the ideas of other people without it affecting their own final decisions. The world for them is not black and white but more in shades of grey and muted colors. They like things to be aestically pleasing, not stark and sharp. There are many ways to view things, and the impresssionist personality views the world from many different aspects. They enjoy life and try to keep a realistic viewpoint of things, but are not very open to new experiences. If they are content in their live they will be more than likely pleased to keep things just the way they are.
Take What Your Taste in Art Says About You Test at HelloQuizzy
---
Vidspam: In honor of Darren Criss!
Click to view(btw, wtf is up with some AVPM fans- sorry if this offends anyone on my flist, but seriously- who are badmouthing new Darren fans from Glee? I've seen people acting like they're 'superior' just 'coz they knew of him from AVPM before he became more well-known through Glee. And worse yet, I've actually read stupid- YES, STUPID, ngl- comments where they're whingeing about how it's a shame he was successful in getting on Glee because now they have to 'share' him with new people who were too dumb to know how awesome he was before. >:[ I mean, this guy is working hard to do what he loves and to have a career and earn money, and they're just shitting all over that because they're possessive?! They don't want him to do well because it means this small group of fans will swell into a larger group of fans and they won't be 'special' anymore? Gross, guys)
On a happier note, I really love 'Get Back to Hogwarts' so much! I often sing it while I'm doing the dishes and perform the dialogue as well, lol, it keeps me occupied while washing and drying and putting away! :D 'This year I plan to study a lot/that would be cool if you were actually hot...' *gigglesnort* Ron's such a jerk to her and yet I find it funny! Y'know, AVPM is what made me like Harry Potter again, I went through a phase where I was just so disillusioned and depressed, then I watched this and it cheered me up and made me like the characters again!)