THE FANDOM HIGHTIMES: EIGHTH EDITION!
RORY SPEAKS:
I don't know about all of you guys, but there are times when I'm a little sadder than I'd like. This concludes the understatement of the year. But there are a few things that never fail to cheer me up.
One of these things is lipgloss, which I learned from an early age is the best cure for a gloomy day.
Another? Tiny children.
Seriously, I don't know how the rest of the my student bretheren feel after this weekend - and I'm sure that the teachers wish we'd forget it all. But I'll admit, as someone who doesn't even like children - you guys were adorable and cheered me right up.
STUCO REPORT
by Peter Parker
Last week at Student Council, we enjoyed the afternoon off before attending the Valentine's Day Dance with its pleasant theme of nuclear destruction.
The dance itself went well. There was dancing, balloons, and chinchillas. Who could ask for anything more? I could, for one. It would increase my word count.
Some weeks you've got material, some weeks you don't.
STUDY TECHNIQUES
by Liz Sherman
Since we are just about halfway to end of semester exams, it is important to start considering the best possible study methods (for those of you haven’t already done so) in order to achieve the best possible results. The following are a helpful list of suggestions to follow when studying.
1. Have a schedule of when and what you’re going to study
2. Make sure you have a tidy study area and there aren’t any distractions around
3. If it helps have music playing quietly in the background (example: classical musical)
4. Have breaks for ten minutes or fifteen minutes after a study time slot (forty-five minutes or an hour)
Above all it is important to consider the best method that works for you so that you can maximize the outcome that you want to achieve (hopefully a good one).
LEARN TO SPEAK AL BHED
by Rikku
I'm back with more Al Bhed for anybody who wants to learn Al Bhed! Try these out on any Al Bhed, like me! Wow, when you say words a lot they start to sound funny! Al Bhed Al Bhed Al Bhed!
What's for lunch today?
Fryd'c vun mihlr dutyo?
Please and thank you!
Bmayca yht dryhg oui!
Oops, sorry about that!!
Uubc, cunno ypuid dryd!!
Wow, you guys have strange eyes!
Fuf, oui kioc ryja cdnyhka aoac!
(It's true, we do!!!)
I love to tango, dude!
E muja du dyhku, tita!
That's all for this week! Let me know if there's anything you'd like to say in Al Bhed! Caa oui haqd desa! (See you next time!!!)
ARIES
Sometimes your impulses land you in a delightful mess. Other times, it's more like just a plain old mess. How messy. (Hire a maid. Or five. -A) Either way, though, you have to be willing to deal with the consequences of your choices. Like extra laundry. (Or sugar rushesses. -A) [Yay, sugar! -R]
TAURUS
Sometimes you wonder why others feel the need to go to extremes. Now you have the answer. (They're out to get you. -A) [I knew it! -R] Some strong cosmic impulses are pushing you to your limits, and to your surprise, you love it. Enjoy this energy. Just try not to get detention or anything, 'kay? (Or if you do? Make sure it's for something interesting. -A) [And let us watch. -R]
GEMINI
Truth or dare? You'll take both -- and a double-dog dare while you're at it. You're fearless when it comes to getting a new venture off the ground or discussing a matter that everyone else is too scared to bring up, like what's really in the Mystery Meat. (Turkey. -A) Maybe you should team up with a Taurus and the two of you can stage a coup? (But without any chicken…-A) [What's the chicken-to-turkey conversion rate? -R]
CANCER
Making a few minor policy changes or some stylistic updates isn't the same thing as changing your basic principles. Don't think of it as a compromise -- think of it as redecoration. The substance is still the same. A little glitter and boykissy never hurt anybody. (Except that thing in the first semester… -A) [Oooh, what happened first semester?? -R]
LEO
Sometimes you feel like you're just taking one step forward and two steps back. Don't grind your teeth over your ostensible lack of progress. You'll just end up with sore teeth. (And we don't have a dentist on the island. -A) [So watch out for cavities! -R] Instead, turn these current motions into a little dance. A little marketing and you might have a smash hit on your hands. (Or pumpkin pie. -A)
VIRGO
What attracts you? What makes you involved, active and happy? What keeps the Gremlins at bay? Exploring possible answers helps you design your own fate. So figure out what you want your future to look like and then point yourself in that direction. When in doubt, try southeast. (I like northeast better, myself. -A)
LIBRA
There's more to this person than meets your eye, so give them another chance before you dismiss them from your life. (And since we're all stuck on this island anyway? You still have until May. Or only until May… -A) Okay, he or she may not make the greatest first impression, but it's the ones afterward that count. There might be a totally logical explanation for the incident with the pudding. (Gremlins. -A) [Should've known! -R]
SCORPIO
The current cosmic energy says it's time to take action if you want to move forward. (If you want to move backwards, it's not cosmic energy you need. -A) Put your plans under the microscope to make sure you've removed all the kinks. Afterward, you'll be able to make your move. The world will never know what hit it. (This may or may not be a good thing. -A)
SAGITTARIUS
Fancy cars, good clothes and big houses all get pushed as the secret of happiness, but that's just not the case. (They forgot sharp swords. -A) [And bombs! -R] Learning to be happy is a process. Part of that process is having appropriate expectations. It's time somebody told you: the Car Fairy doesn't exist. (Oh, snap! -A)
CAPRICORN
In 'The Purloined Letter,' an ingenious thief hides his crime right under everyone's noises. It could be that the solution to one of your conundrums has been in the most obvious place all along. We told you to check under the bed, didn't we? (Or the refrigerator. Actually, sock drawer. That's where all the good things hide. -A) [Now I'm gonna go check mine. -R]
AQUARIUS
It seems like a game of cosmic bumper cars, what with all the stop-go action going on in your life. Get used to this rhythm and you just might find yourself making progress -- albeit in a rather halting fashion. Don't lock your knees. (That sounded vaguely dirty. -A) [At least it didn't mention locking your jaw… -R]
PISCES
Some types find it ever so comfortable to rest on their laurels, but that's simply not your style -- especially now. Laurels can be too scratchy. (And they leave a rash. -A) [Really? -R] Your recent success has given you a lot of momentum. Take advantage of all your opportunities. Detention is once, but experiences last forever. (Just don't blow up the third floor. -A) [Agreed! -R]
Coffee Pin-Up
credits:
editor: Rory Gilmore
words: Rory Gilmore, Peter Parker, Rikku, Liz Sherman, Alanna Trebond
pictures: The fabulous Chloe Sullivan, the humble Rory Gilmore, and the magnificent Google
coffee pin-up: http://www.wrbs.com/events/2006lavik/8876.jpg