Anyways, first thing on my agenda is reflecting on my residence experience. As you know the semester’s almost over and I’ve had a great time here in residence. Many people have asked my what I’ve thought of it, but I always replied with “It’s good” because it’s difficult to put my experience into words. I’m going to attempt to here though.

Okay, so it was a little rocky in the beginning. I really missed my family and it was hard to adjust. My roommate, while not best of buddies, wasn’t my enemy either so it wasn’t the worst it could have been. One thing I really liked about residence though was the sheer amount of people I met. Some of them will probably go onto being good friends with me. Everyone’s so nice and willing to help out. The WIRC puts on many events in order to let new people meet each other and they even put in a lot of money into the individual residence End of the Year bashes.

For example, yesterday they brought in the marble slab creamery icecream, a BBQ, cotton candy, and water games. Everyone was just hanging out with each other on that nice, sunny day. It was a blast. This first semester of residence will definitely be something that stays in my heart for the rest of my life. Here’s looking forward to another year in the fall!

Now it’s just before exams, time to buckle down and prove that I can stay in my Honour’s Environmental Studies program because, despite all the tears I’ve shed from all of the hard times, I wouldn’t trade this first year of university for anything in the world; there have been just as many good times and so when I look back on my first year, those times stand out more, shining brighter that any bad moment seems insignificant in comparison.

It’s been about 6 months since my last entry. So I’d like to thank my friend Sam for inspiring me to update my blog after he posted his first blog post. Kudos to you, Sam! Oooh you got KUDOS, so lucky

Getting down to business, I’m now in university (Cue really late NEWSFLASH symbol) and in the Honours Environmental Studies Program. Fast forward to the end of my first semester, I got a 7 major average. This is not good because I need at least an 8 to stay in my program; I have to improve the average by May. So I decided to attend S.T.E.P.s programs:

(http://www.uwindsor.ca/lifeline/steps-skills-to-enhance-personal-success)

They’re really useful for helping you study more effectively and making notes^^. I suggest it to everyone. Also, I ended up signing up with the Student Disability Services because of my epilepsy, so now I write my midterms and exams with them. I like the atmosphere a lot better, it’s more laid-back and less stressful so taking exams there mean I’m less likely to have a seizure triggered.

Another new thing: I’m now the Treasurer of the Environmental Studies club. It’s a lot of fun, there are a lot of social events (like movie nights and trips to Point Pelee) but we also do cleanups and donating to charities. Our first meeting was on Thursday January 21 2010 at 1pm (so if you saw me rushing around that say, that was why. HUzzah! Only having 5 minutes to eat before being rushes to class). We’re planning lots of events so I hope anyone that’d be interested in joining would let me know so I can keep you informed about what’s going on. It’s keeping me much busier than I thought it would. Cue example:

Monday I have a meeting at 10:30 with Dr. Graniero (our program head), Env Studies Commitee members and Env Studies Club members (including me) to discuss ways to make communication between the three easier.

Another new thing XD: I’ve moved into residence, Dun DUn DUN!!!! So on top of it all I’m no longer at home. People said they’d visit sometime but no one has DX. But yeah, my floormates are all really nice; I know a lot of them. They like to party though and can be quite loud (I can hear them from my room which is the opposite end of where the lounge is). Even though I requested a private room through SDS, I was given a roommate. She’s from Uganda which is really cool.

Anyways…I’m now cued up to the present so that’s about it for now. Jessica, signing off!!!!

I feel like spreading the news everywhere :O! This year, at youmacon 2009, TeamFourStar will be attending as guests. They include MasakoX, Taka, Kaiser, and Lanipator .

TeamFourStar are the creators of Dragonball Z the Abridged series. I can’t wait! Now I have to attend Youmacon -_-.

Edit: LittleKuriboh attended too!!!!! BEST. YOUMACON. EVER! (if you ignore the volunteer wench, that is)

But, I went over to her house early to hang out. We rented Tales of Vesperia and spent all day playing it. @.@ Yuri is even more amazing in HD.

“Remember? Prepare to die, eggbear!”

One of the best lines in the game, said in his lovely falsetto voice, when mocking Karol XD. There are many other awesome things in that game, but I shall avoid posting them to avoid giving spoilage 8D.

So, after playing Tales of Vesperia all day (literally), we prepared to go wait in the extremely long line to go see the movie. It was really warm in line because they had us packed together like sardines ;o. We ended up with really good seats, though.

After two hours of waiting, there we are, sitting in our seats. The lights dim and the before-movie previews begin. Why? Oh why did they have to include the New Moon trailer?! It was scary >.<, but happy and elating when Edward said he was leaving Bella. *cackles maniacally*

Fast forward 15 minutes and the movie begins for real. It was quite strange…the whole movie was filled with light hearted jokes (not like the book at all) and then when it comes to Harry going with Dumbledore to get the Hocrux, it’s like someone flips a switch. It suddenly becomes angsty and they pile it on really thick; I left the movie disappointed. It seems like they cut out important scenes of the movie, made new events, and the ending seemed rushed to me.

Oh well, let’s hope Deathly Hallows part 1 and 2 will be better. Deathly Hallows…that was slightly disappointing, as a book, as well. The epilogue ruined the story for me. Albus Severus Potter? Blegh. Ginny and Harry? Yuck!

That’s it for now! This is a simple otaku signing off! *tries to be all news reporter-like*

30 More days until Exams (okay, maybe this one isn’t so good XD).

19 more class days of school^^

19 more days until the Stratford trip. =D

12 more days until University Headstart. :O

5 more days until Anime North! Eeeeee!

• Joined the Bowling Team
• Am having Liane and Pei come over Saturday.
• Registered Courses for University
• Have part of my Literature ISU due tomorrow…(>.<)
• Have a Chemistry and Advanced Functions test next week.
• Am doing a Titration Lab in Chem…
• Have a day off due to Victoria Day
• Go to Anime North (May 22nd – 24th).
• Must wish Lyndon, Kat, Rachel, and Aisha a Happy Birthday during different times in May.
• Will attend university Headstart/Orientation thing.
• Chiropractor Exam
• Dentist appointment
• Chemistry Lab Report
• Cat’s Cradle final project.
  

Will I survive? (EDIT: I really don’t think so) If not, I guess you’ll never see me update here again :O. But I hope to see you all outside of all this stuff @.@.

Edit 2: This week sucks D:.

I really don’t like calculus…Mr Meloche is cool, the class is not.

In other news, I’ve joined the Bowling team at Massey. My first game will be next Tuesday. I can’t wait. Hopefully, I won’t get too nervous and leave the alley without even trying it..

Edit: I just know I didn’t pass…ugh. .