Taking Back the Feminine

So I'm home for the long weekend. I've added three stories to my Big Damn Table (I love that phrase), and will probably wind up adding more.

I'm rather upset they cancelled Friday classes for a freaking tropical storm. You'd think we'd never had a hurricane before. Of the cateogry FOUR variety. Morons. I was looking foward to watching that documentary on witchcraft in my World Civ class, s'il vous plait!

Ahh, yes, the joys of four years of French.

I'm currently taking Latin now...and I keep trying to translate stuff, and pronounce it correctly. I love Latin because every syllable must be pronounced, which means there's no way in hell I can pronounce it wrong. I mean, I can pronounce it wrong (and believe me, I do), but it's not because I'm pronouncing syllables that are supposed to be silent. In Latin, nothing is silent. It's a very loud language.

Unfortunately, it's not as beautiful when it's spoken. Why? Because a lot of the stuff is pronounced differently, so that it sounds like I have a speech impediment. Take, for instance, the phrase "Vincit veritas". It sounds beautiful, right? Sadly, in Latin "all your v's are w's."

Which means I pronounce it "Wincit weritas." I now fear that Julius Ceasar and Pontius Pilate sounded very stupid. Thank goodness Alexander the Great spoke very little Latin. There's nothing romantic or beautiful about Xandros saying "Let the truth prevail" when he sounds like there's a bunch of cotton shoved under his tongue.

This also makes me question the legitimacy of Mel Gibson's Passion of the Christ. If his Latin was pronounced wrong...how can we be sure his Aramic and Hebrew was up to snuff? I do seem to recall several professors and Jewish rabbis bemoaning the bad accents, and now I think I see what they mean.

My mother has a cold, and I'm convinced she's managed to transfer it to me in less than twenty four hours. My legs feel weak, and I'm slightly nauseous. Time to pull out the remedy book of "Ye Olde Herbes and Ways to Make Your Mother Suffer Because She Gave You Her Miserable Affliction."

Everyone forget I said that. *hides the book*

My father offers no sympathy about this at all. His exact words? "Get the hell out of here, and don't give it to me." *grins* I love my father.

Seriously, I can't afford to get sick. I have an exam in two weeks on three chapters in my World Civ class, and I need to be preparing.

Also! I have three papers due in late November for my OT class...I have two topics picked out that fulfill all the requirements, but I need a third topic.

Topic 1: David and Jonathan and the nature of their relationship
Topic 2: The socio-cultural and religious differences between Jacob and his wives, Leah and Rachel, and their handmaidens
Topic 3: I was thinking maybe doing it on the Schechinah (those who are Jewish or studied the OT will understand), but I can't actually find an article on the Schechinah in The Anchor Bible Dictionary, which is where I need to be looking.

Does anyone else have an idea on a topic? It needs to be in the OT, and must be able to be studied in an academic manner, not a devotional one. For instance, I can't go off and talk about how stupid the god Dagon is because he's not Yahweh. I could discuss Dagon in academic terms and show how he related to the Cannanites, and what the Hebrews thought of him, but I couldn't interject my own opinion. If anyone else has an idea, or something you think would be cool to write a paper on, let me know. I'm open to suggestions. I thought about doing it on sacred marriage, but I know myself, and I'd be dragging Celtic deities and the Great Marriage into it by the tenth page.

I'm about to head off to dinner, but before I go...

I want to join 100_original! It's taken forever for them to validate my claim, and I want to start posting and scribbling.

Also, sold another book on half.com, and got a lot of info from the study seminar I attended yesterday. Go ahead and laugh; I want a 3.5 this year to start with.

Going to leave Anima here for now;I'll be back for her around 6:15 so I can head to my (first ever!) Old Testament class.

Wish me luck!

Okay, I have my Tablet! She needs a name. Also...my network connection keeps drifting in and out. Anyone have a freaking clue?

Thanks guys!

Seriously? You know where my Tablet is?

It's in KENTUCKY. In CUSTOMS! I HATE Leveno for buying out IBM. I HATE ECU for only carrying one brand of Tablet. And I HATE the stupid tech support guy who gave me fucking ATTITUDE when I explained that three weeks was a fucking LONG ASS time to wait for a goddamn computer!

Look, I get it okay? You've got about 5,000 pissed off students who haven't gotten their computers. You're tired of the bitching. I understand. My dad's a network engineer; he gets shit a LOT. One of my best friends works at Red Hat. She gets shit. A LOT.

But don't fucking tell me I'm childish when I politely ask WHY it's taking so goddamn long, okay? I wanted to yank you out from behind that stupid desk and ring your neck with your own bowtie.

*And for those wondering why I didn't buy outside of the university...ECU will only do maintence work on their computers, ones that are bought at their store. And while Dad may be able to solve any of the problems my Tablet might wind up with, he really, really doesn't want to have to constantly solve its problems.

*Do not argue with me about this point. Do not. Do not. Do not. End warning.


On the other hand?

Totally love my Latin class, Anthropology made me vomit (not kidding), and my World Civ prof seems to think we're all her children *gags*

Also, my stomach? Hates the food here. I like it, but the stomach is in a constant state of rebellion. Any advice from other college goers/graduates?

In an hour or so I'll be moving into Fleming. I'm extremely nervous (I've nearly thrown up twice), but I think it's normal.

Don't expect an update for a week or so. My computer has not come in, despite the fact that when I called the store they said it was in. Turns out the four year warrenty comps were in...the three years will take another week. *exasperated*

Fortunately, my backpack came in! Everything fits easily, and my only problem is that it's a little heavy. I'm probably just not used to it.

Went to see Snakes on a Plane with Bralin and Corey. Scary, but amusing, because any engineer could tell you that it simply isn't possible to put all those different snakes on a plane. The way airplanes are designed...you sure as hell couldn't fit a 20 foot long Anaconda in the space they hid all those snakes.

But anyway...coreyoreo gave me a beautiful compass necklace and a New Bern monopoly game that was made about 20 years ago! They were goodby presents, and we drank sparkling cider (I'm not sure drinking champange in a car would have been smart). It was really sweet. He's such an awesome friend.

Need to get dressed and try and eat breakfast.

I HATE that I'm scared.

I've been thinking more and more about those two periods of upset in my life. That summer was wild, manic, out of control; I was free in a way I'll never be again.
That winter was cold insanity and twisted confusion; I didn't even know where I was, half the time.

I really did walk the edge of madness. I can see that now.

Just two things to remember.

The Summer and Winter of 2005.

Bacchus and Lucifer,
the princes who haunted my dreams
made reality a living nightmare.

I've noticed lately that there aren't really any good movies out, just your average summer fluff/action.

So I started digging around for Christmas time, and I found some pretty cool films that'll be coming out.

October 13th: The Fountain--This is a movie that spans 1,000 years, discusses death as an embracing of life, and helps prove why immortality and the Tree of Life (Enochian, Celtic, Edenian, etc) would be so deadly to humankind. It's also one hell of a love story with Hugh Jackman (yay!) and Rachel Weiss (yay!)

December 2006: Elizabeth: The Golden Age--Yes, after a long ass time, Cate Blanchett is reprising her role as the Virgin Queen. Apparently Clive Owen is Sir Walter Raleigh (God help me), so we'll see if this one is as well made as the first.

I also just discovered the dates for the next Narnia films. Apparently, they'll be doing all seven. Unfortunately...the last film won't be coming out until...get this, 2017. I'll be THIRTY. And I'll still go see it. But man, talk about dragging it out.

These are tenative dates, from what I've heard, but they do seem to suggest a long wait between films.

The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian (2008)
The Chronicles of Narnia: The Voyage of the Dawn Treader (2009)
The Chronicles of Narnia: The Silver Chair (2011)
The Chronicles of Narnia: The Magician's Nephew (2013)
The Chronicles of Narnia: The Horse and His Boy (2015)
The Chronicles of Narnia: The Last Battle (2017)

Yes, they're jumping around, both in chronological order and in the order that they were published. Woe to the movie fans who haven't read the books. Get cracking, there's only seven of them. There's also a lot of bitching from die-hard Narnia fans about Caspian being pushed back to 2008. It absolutely HAD to be done, from what I understand. Right now, Walden is still looking at locations to film, most of the cast hasn't even been announced (except for the kids) and the CGI that's going to go into this is enormous. Not to mention that little rumor running around that Walden Media dropped Disney on its ass and hooked up with Fox. Not sure if that's true or not, but I bet Walden's going crazy trying to take care of it.
The role for Caspian is heading in the direction of actor Alex Pettyfer. There's a lot of discussion on whether he might be too old for the role...but honestly...he looks like the perfect Caspian to me.
My biggest worry for the Narnia series is that Andrew Adamson will stop directing it. Look what happened to X-Men. That's right...we all know that little terror called The Last Stand. So wrong, it's not even right. I'm terrified Adamson won't direct all the films, and that they'll tank.

That's it for right now; I'm off to go watch Sin City with coreyoreo.

So, you guys can see that I've changed my layout. I'm struggling to find a decent journal layout where I can apply my own original headers. If anyone knows how I can do that (I prefer things in neat boxes, like Generator or Component or something), give me a heads up. Or if someone knows simple HTML code where I can make my own style, that would be awesome too. pantherchild's the HTML goddess, not I.

Was thinking about fandoms in general, which lead me to trying to recall my own first fandom. This took some serious thought. I think I actually jumped around a lot...I seem to remember reading bits of Narnia, boyband fiction (which, btw, I couldn't even comprehend at 14/15), and some BtVS.

I think my first REAL fandom may have been Buffy...but I honestly can't recall. I do, however, vividly remember trying to look up just WHY Justin Timberlake was licking Chris Kirkpatrick's cheek. (I was 15. Give me a break. I didn't even get why Justin would want to date.)

No, I will not comment on the irony of Lance Bass. Good for him that he's got the guts to come out (nationally, too), and I hope he finds/is with a man that makes him very happy. (I've read absolutely NOTHING about why he came out or to who, or what his reasons were...I saw the cover of People magazine while I was waiting in the grocery store line.)

Could someone please give me advice on what to wear to a foam party? I don't have a great body...and I'm coming to the realization that no, boyshorts will not cover as much as I think they will. I'd rather not gross anyone out, and I do not wish to be in regular clothing (this is an underwear foam party). So if someone (girls, guys, I don't care) has some suggestions, or has been to a foam/underwear party and knows the general clothing type, I'd be incredibly grateful.

Packing is hell...I really have no idea what to bring and all the while my books are staring out at me with accusing eyes from where they're doubleparked on my shelves. They're crying because I'm leaving them. The Scarlet Pimpernel series is especially anguishing, but I refuse to give in. I cannot take those books with me, or I will DIE. Also, because they're very old and very expensive.

Have the sudden insane urge to do a CD cover for the story idea I have. Think I shall work on that.

So, I'm still waiting for my study Bible to come in. It needs to get here. I've got a week and a half before I leave!

The Tablet will be in on Thursday or Friday. I need name suggestions! Anyone got an idea?

My backpack will be coming in soon, too. I found a lavendar High Sierra Access on ebay for $35. Much better price.

Also...I'm worried about Hannah's situation at Belk (the no A/C hall of hell). They STILL haven't emailed or called to let her know when she can move in, and it's really making her upset, so much that she doesn't really want to go to ECU. I don't know what to do, or how I can help.

My workplace sucks. I thought today was my last week. It turns out next week is...but this whole time, they've been saying that the kids stop swimming the SECOND week of August. *sighs* I don't know whether or not to fight it. I need time to get packed and organized and stuff, but I need the money too.

Argh. I'm so all over the place right now too, emotionally. Sad and happy and manic and wild and miserable and depressed...I can't seem to sort any of it out.

And yes, yes, I know it's early...but does anyone have a good idea of where to go for spring break? I'd like to go somewhere, unless exams or a paper or a research oppurtunity comes up. I was thinking MAYBE PEI (Prince Edward Island, just off Canada) but I don't know if anyone would want to go with me, and I'd like to go with a few people.

All right, that's it, I have to go throw up...stupid summer cold.

Stolen from squigglz

List ten (10) five (5) things you want to say to ten (10) five (5) different people.
Do not state who these people are.
Do not confirm or deny any 'comment speculation'.
Tag five (5) people.


Tagging no one. Do if you wish.

1. I hate you, plzdiekthx. Before I kill you myself, the way I've dreamt of doing for so many years.

2. You need to shut up. I don't care if you think you're joking around, I don't care how much you whine that you don't want to be politically correct. I. don't. care. You WILL refrain from saying "That's so gay" and "OMG, butch dyke!" while you are around me or I will hurt you the way I did when I was three. You remember that time, don't you? The stitches? The hospital? The tap shoe? Of course you do. So take a little time out of your day, and be polite enough to refrain from offending me with your homophobic comments.

3. You will never attack me again, in a bathroom, locker room, or elsewhere. I can make that first fight we had look like a kiddy park ride. I'll do a fucking lot more than rip out some of your hair or send you to the hospital with a fractured shoulder. Oh, and this time? I won't just wrap my hands around your throat and squeeze til you turn blue. I'll wrap my hands around your throat and dig my nails into your jugular until you collapse. And then I'll smile. Coldly. And kick you. Right where you punched her. I still remember that, bitch. I always promised her revenge for that.

4. I wish I could find you. You were an awesome friend, and I miss you terribly. I knew you were cool when you accidentally cut your hand on broken glass under my bed and STILL wanted to come back and hang out. I'll keep looking.

5. Have fun in your new place.