Death By Exams in April! I finally looked at my exam schedule for finals:

Tuesday April 18th: PHYS 259 at 8:00, CHEM 209 at 15:30 (gah!!!!! Two in one day!!! Death!!)
Wednesday April 19th: AMAT 219 at 15:30 (calculus)
Tuesday April 25th: ENGG 233 at 15:30 (programming)

Sorry Anne, I won't really see you from April 13th on! (Well maybe on the 20th).

Now I should study for physics so that I can actually make it to the final O_O.

You know what's amazing? Apparently Ian's mum used one of my "sayings" the other day... Sometimes I say "much shaking of fists and gnashing of teeth," and according to Ian, she said "gnashing of teeth" and Ian's dad gave her the weirdest look. Hahaha!! I find this quite amusing.

Today was Ian's mum's Birthday - ironically Ian and I had been talking about family's birthdays yesterday, but he could never remember when his mum's birthday was, so of course, he had forgotten it. So we went to Starbucks to get her a gift certificate after skating, for he couldn't think of anything else his mum would actually use... But apparently I was invited to come with them to dinner (I didn't really know this), but I could not, for I said that I was going to be home for dinner and I had homework of doom to do (boo! physics), which I think is really nice. They went to a really nice italian restaurant and Ian said that after looking that menu, the only thing that was gluten free (thus legal) was beverages. So I guess it's better that I did not go.

Gah. Reading week is almost over. I don't think I really got anything accomplished at all. Death. And I have a physics midterm in 3 days. BOO!

I got psuedo-angry/bitter last night... I was not really having the best day ever yesterday - I was feeling kind of dejected and just generally not very happy... Then when I was at at Ian's house after college and careers, he fell asleep and I was like "well, since I really shouldn't fall asleep and well I'm not holding the interest of other people, I'll go home." And well I got kind of spastic and grrr-tastic. Once Ian managed to calm me down, we randomly talked about things for a while, which is good. It's also good that I did not leave when I initally wanted to, for I had left my wallet on the floor (for I did not want to sit on it) and it would have been potentially quite disastrous had I attempted to drive home without it.

I made biscuits today - never make anything with frozen fruit without preparing yourself for it to turn a weird colour. o dear. They're still tasty though.

Well, I should go to bed, so that I can teach sunday school and study lots of physics tomorrow. Yay.

Well it's day 5 of reading break and day 12 of the olympics and I still don't have much done. Alas. I'm almost done my drawing, but that's it.

I spent the majority of the day watching the olympics to see if I would see my sister on TV as she was watching the Women's Aerial Finals, however, there was speed skating. And then Hockey. And MORE hockey. And guess what? Even MORE hockey. Then while I'm working on my drawing after dinner, I turn on the TV and guess what's on? The 4th last Aerialist to jump. *gah*. Sorry Anne, we did not see you unless you were a person in the front row with a blue coat, but that's very unlikely.

I shovelled a lot of snow today. I think my back will hurt tomorrow.

I was looking through my yearbook from last year and guess what comment I read? Katrina had written "Dr. Ian Nygren in the future! It's funny 'cuz it's true! Muhahaha!" with an arrow pointing to my physics 30 teacher. Oh dear. I hope Ian ends up being slightly less bitter and doesn't pinch a nerve in his shoulder.

*gah* Sometimes I can be so dumb. I can get angry at people, but don't feel that my justification for being angry at them is good enough, so I don't tell them. But I'm still angry. *gah*

Well I should probably head in the bed-ward direction as I didn't get much sleep last night due to inability to sleep. Boo. G'nite.

*Ugh* You'd think that because it's now reading week that I would be more enthused about things, but I'm not. In fact, at this THING leadership retreat this morning/afternoon, I probably spent about 2/3 of the time sleep or lying on this couch staring off into space. How lovely. Then I came home and cried and bit and I'm still in Ian's sweater because I don't think that he has the heart to request for it back... I will give it back to him later anyways...

You know what's kind of eventful and really weird? Getting really stressed out along with your physics TA over a game of "break the safe". Yes, there was this medical physics "games night" last night... so Ian invited me and it was exciting. But physics TAs and Hungarian Children EVERYWHERE!!

There is SOO much to do, and absolutely no motivation to do it. bleh.

I have a new favourite song - it's called "Far Away" by Nickelback. I would highly recommend listening to it.

Well I decided it would be good to update this beast while I look for information on how water pumps (remember the red/green ones from campgrounds, yes, exactly like that) work, for I get to redesign one that it quite similar to it, but has two cylinders instead of just one. Oh, I'm excited.

Well I've had quite the busy time in the last while... Last week I was kind of lazy and didn't do everything that I should have (but ironically I still did a lot), so I've partially paid for it on the weekend and today. Alas. Well on Friday much Physics was completed (I still don't get how one question is done *grr*) and I went over to Ian's house and watched the Aristocats. When I got home and went to turn off my computer, I saw that my friend was online and I stayed up until 2 am attempting to figure out how the bloody phsyics assignment worked. So much for sleep, eh?

On Saturday, I got my hair cut (I have a bob! ), bought three Cds (U2, Bryan Adams and Nickelback), started to work on my drawing, went to this useless tutorial, went skating (where it was decided due to this colouring sheet handout that all the kids got that Ian was my "skating Valentine"), made biscuits and ate alphabet(!!! Haven't had this in a LONG time - it's so awesome) at Ian's house for dinner... Then there was THING, where I fell asleep. I don't know how it is possible, but I did... I was just kind of sitting there, and was quitely dosy and I remember Ian there and he woke me up :P I was really, really tired... it was kind of weird, for I haven't been that tired in a VERY long time - for it's the kind of tiredness in which you can't do ANY thing without almost falling asleep. But I went to bed at 11:30 or something, which is alright for a THING night.

Sunday was quite eventful - it was my church's AGM... and since I was there and my mum suggested that I should be on Vestry, I am now on Vestry. O DEAR. That's all I can say to sum it up. Sad day. Then I spent about 6 hours working on my drawing and being angsty, for it was not working out very well. I'll not quite done it, I must update the parts list and "beautify" it. Then there was dinner, and then I went to Ian's house and did some more homework. The excitement.

Today was quitely busy - we got new groups in design *boo*. Thankfully my friend Carl is in our group - the other two "members" haven't really done anything and like to have other people come to our desk and talk about their drunken adventures, porn and strippers O_O. So we have it written if someone is offended, then they lose x% each time... and lose 20% for 3 offenses, so this is good. O dear. Sad day.

So tomorrow is Valentine's Day... and now that I actually have a valentine, I can't do anything (or very much) because I have a midterm the next day. BOO! Programming!! O well. I think I might make Ian a pie tomorrow morning if I am feeling so inspired, it may not happen though...

Well my research for pumps hasn't exactly been going too well, so I should maybe pack it up, head to bed and get a good night's sleep, so that I do not become sick like my brother!! Goodnight!

This is a terribly exciting "bold in the things that apply to you" that was from Laurel's blog who took it from Carol's. (can you tell I *don't* want to do homework?)

Rules: You are supposed to copy and paste the list and then bold anything that is true about you!

Here we go (o dear):

I hate my name.
I miss somebody right now. - it's really weird because sometimes I miss people that I see regularily...
I watch less tv than I used to. - But then again, I've never really watched that much TV ever.
I love olives.
I love sleeping. - Sleeping is lovely.
I own a lot of books.
I wear glasses or contact lenses.
I love to play video games.
I believe honesty is the best policy. - it is! sometimes one can get into weird "what is right" discussions about being honest... like if a child's parents have been killed, is it important to give them all the details of their death?
I like and respect Al Sharpton. - If I knew who he was, then I might be able to give an answer. I curse a lot.
I have changed a lot mentally over the last year. -I think so... engineering does a lot to mess with your brains. (haha) But seriously, yes.
I have a hobby. - Sure! I like to randomly do artistic things sometimes (oh! shocking!)
I carry my knife/razor everywheres s with me. - Um no?
I've never broken anyone else's bones. - not to my knowledge anyways...
I have a secret that I am ashamed to reveal.
I love rain. - I like it when I'm sleeping in a tent, as long as it is gone by morning :P
I'm REALLY paranoid.
I would get plastic surgery if it were 100% safe, free of cost, and scar-free. - no, I would not... I think that one must learn to like the body that they have or do something more "natural" to change it, not have someone cut you up... (like in Logan's Run! Sad day.)
I need money right now.
I love sushi.
I talk really fast when I get excited/nervous. - Yes. Most definitely. Or when I'm embarrassed.
I have minty fresh breath in the morning. -I try... yay for brushing of the teeth and mint gum! haha
I have semi-long hair.
I have lost money in Las Vegas.
I have at least one brother and/or sister.
I was born outside of Canada.
I shave my legs. - the weird thing is that I had a conversation with my mum about shaving legs the other day.. she said she never had. I told her that my eye-brow colour was similar to the colour of the hair on my legs and that's why I shave mine. She said that hers was also similar to her eybrows. My reply: my point is proven. (i think I need to improve on the story skills :P)
I have a twin.
I am actually wasting time doing this thing. - I really ought to be doing homework. o dear.
I couldnt survive without Caller I.D
I like the way I look most of the time. - not always, but I try.
I have friends. - yay! for them!
I know how to do cornrows.
I am very pessimistic. - oddly enough, sometimes I am.
I have mood swings. - hahahaha can you say "sine function?"
I think Britney Spears is hot.
I have cheated on a significant other.
I have a hidden talent.
Im always hyper no matter how much sugar I have.
I think that I'm popular.
I have dyed my hair -
I have kissed someone of the same sex. - Does on the cheek count?
I enjoy talking on the phone. - not really... sometimes I used to have anxiety festivals before phoning someone... but if this someone is Ian, I quite enjoy talking on the phone to him...
I practically live in sweatpants or PJ pants.
I love to shop.- my shopping limit is about 2 hours MAX.
I would classify myself as ghetto.
Im obsessed with my blog!
I dont hate anyone. - I really try not to!
I'm embarrassed to be seen with my mother.
I have a mobile phone.
I watch MTV on a daily basis.
I have never been in a real, serious relationship before.
I've rejected someone before. - sadly in grade 8 this random weird guy used to like me, but I wasn't allowed to date until I was 16, so of course I had to turn him down. poor guy. Funnily enough Ian was his TA :P
I currently have a crush on someone. - sure ! haha
I have no idea what I want to do for the rest of my life.
I want to have children in the future.
I've had the cops called on me before.
I bite my nails.
I've been depressed before. - sometimes I feel like it!!
I collect comic books
I shut others out when I'm sad - unfortunately yes...
I open up to others easily
I am keeping a secret from the world
I watch the news - watching the news makes me feel depressed.
I own over 5 rap CDs
I like Disney movies
I am a sucker for pretty eyes - eyes are quitely pretty...
I've slipped out a "lol" in a real conversation - I probably have, but don't remember.
I love Martha Stewart
I really like someone - indeed I do!
I am self conscious - sadly, yes... Today my group was having a conversation about what they find the most difficult in our design class and one guy said drawing and I said being able to believe that my ideas and designs are good enough for this class... sad day.
I like to laugh a lot - haha yes! of course! Laughing is good for you!
I smoke a pack a day
I have cough drops when I'm not sick
I can't swallow pills
I have scars
I've been out of this country
I am really ticklish
I love chocolate - yes. I do. A LOT. Ian can vouch for this.
I am comfortable with being me - most of the time
I play computer games/video games when I'm bored
Gotten lost in a big city
Saw a shooting star
I had serious surgery
Hugged a stranger
Been in a fist fight with the same sex
Been arrested
Laughed and had milk/soda come out of your nose - does spaghetti count?
Pushed all the buttons on an elevator - surprising I have not... I really want to though.. but you can't press *all* of them, because that includes the "help" one.
Made out in an elevator
Swore at your parents
Kicked a guy where it hurts -I cannot remember as to whether I did this in karate... I don't think so, for it probably would have been a tragic affair for me.
Been skydiving
Been bungee jumping
Broken a bone - I broke my wrist falling out of a tree fort!
Played spin the bottle
Gotten the chicken pox - During the time in Elementary school when there was swimming lessons... sad day.
Ridden in a taxi
Shoplifted
Been fired
Had feelings for someone who didn't have them back all the time
Stole something from your job
Had a crush on a coach
Saw someone/something dying - poor bugs :(
Been on a plane
Seen the Rocky Horror Picture Show
Thrown up in a bar
Eaten Sushi - it was surprisingly better than I thought it would be!
Met someone in person from the internet - I want to meet this girl from Fort Saskatchewan that I have talked to and been pen pals with since grade 8, but alas, I have not. O well.
Been to a motorcross show
Done hard drugs
Taken painkillers - indeed I have.
Saw Bucks Fizz in concert
Consumed alcohol - I can probably count the number of times (other than communion) on one hand. haha.
Run away from home
Lied to your parents about where you are
Own an iPod
Are a sports fanatic
Would wear pyjamas to school
Had a job
Been in love
Eat fast food weekly
Have self-inflicted scars
Believe in ghosts
Can't sleep if there is a spider in the room
Seen a therapist
Love white chocolate
Single
In a relationship
Kissed a stranger
Been obsessed with another person - embarrassingly, yes.
Argued for the fun of it
Made out in a moving vehicle
Been to a casino -does going to Silver Dollar Casino for bowling in gym count?
Been in a bar - only psuedo bars at "parties" in Germany
Skipped school - I skipped 2 calculus lectures last semester - does that count?
Been punched - yay for Karate :P
Been naked in public
Come close to death
Gotten stitches - many... on my forehead, chin and tongue.
Bitten someone - apparently I used to be quite the biter according to my mum.
Crashed into a friend's car
Been to Japan
Ever had a crush on someone of the same sex
Slept with someone you shouldn’t have
Been married
I believe everything happens for a reason
Had someone cheat on you
Over dosed
Have hated your life - yep, indeed there have been times
Have no one who cares
Like Monty Python - only of the Holy Grail variety.

Whoa man. Now that I have wasted much time, I should go and work on this chem lab of doom (now that my lost lab manual has be returned to me after much anxiety...)

note: different font to see if bold-ness works :P

Well Laurel "tagged" me, so I reckoned that I might as well try this :

Four Jobs You Have Had In Your Life:
1. Stampede Hostess
2. Babysitter
3. Doing random things for my mum and getting paid for it
4. umm... Engineering Student (sometimes it feels like an unpaid job :P)

Four movies you could watch over and over again (not to be confused with favourite movies):
1. My Big Fat Greek Wedding
2. Lion King
3. Somewhere in Africa
4. The Emperor's New Groove

Four TV shows you love(d) to watch:
1. Gilmore Girls
2. The Amazing Race (not any more)
3. Royal Canadian Air Farce
4. Babar

Four places you've lived:
1. My house in NW Calgary!
2. A House in Germany for 3 months.
3. My cabin.
4. Sometimes I feel like I'm destined to live at the university - the engineering building to be exact.

Four places you've been on vacation to:
1. Europe (Germany, Switzerland and Austria to be precise!)
2. The Maritimes (Nova Scotia, New Brunswick and PEI)
3. Vancouver Island (much vancouver island love)
4. The National Parks in BC and Alberta

Four places you would rather be:
1. Somewhere with Ian :P
2. On Vancouver Island!
3. In Europe
4. Sleeping

Four of your favourite foods:
1. Chocolate
2. Cheese
3. Spanish Cream
4. Apple Cheese Cake (it's cake with apples and grated cheese in it)
(whoa man - terribly healthy, eh?)

Four websites you visit daily:
1. www.hotmail.com
2. blogger.com
3. www.tec.ab.ca
4. http://blackboard.ucalgary.ca


Four tagged:
Sad day! I don't think 4 people even read this... and who potentially might probably already have been tagged. alas.
1. Anne (feel special, now you must do it because you're the only person on this list :P)


Anyways, life is terribly exciting as usual... I haven't done so much, except attempting to do homework (which I am currently not doing :P) I made rice pudding and it's really gross, but I must eat it for no one else in my family is able to and I would feel terribly guilty to throw it all out. so *bleh*. Never again.

Well sadly, I should probably go and do some homework... or at least attempt to do so... I must see how much homework I can get completed tonight.

Whoa man! My brother just broke a window in my basement. The excitement in the McMechan house continues. I'm torn between laughing A LOT and being quite shocked... but then again, considering the amount of hockey that is played in that room, it is surprising that it did not happen early. It sounded kind of cool when it broke, like a wine gladd shattering times 10. Now it's going to become really cold in Calgary now that this window is broken. haha.

I was up to my homework on Monday. Guess what, I no longer currently am and it's wednesday. Sad day.

I saw this amazing video about Pi that Laurel sent me the link to. Wow. It's spectacular... this is what they should show the kids in grade 5 learning about pi. Amazing Pi Video I like the letter pi, it looks quite cool and it equates to pi week soon!

Physics assignments = evil. Physics labs = exciting.

There is still some chem studying to do tonight. So much for really being productive tonight :P Then phoning Ian at 10 esque and bed! delightful sleep!