Oh Jeremy Lavine, where are you?

These have to be the two craziest essays I have ever read. You'll spend the next few minutes shaking your head trying to understand how on earth someone could write 2 papers so convoluted and filled with non-stop babbling. The only base for his papers seem to be a game of 6 degrees of separation by fact, history and myths!

Presenting Mr. Jeremy Lavine from third period...

http://douglas.min.net/essay/

Today I felt great!

I think today, or what's left of today, has to be one of the few occasions where I've consciously felt like everything is going really well. Simple things like having a great skin day with the perfect amount of natural rosiness in my cheeks, or having a super fantabulous hair day. Or even wearing what I consider the world's most wonderful teal faux suede boots for 10 hours straight and experiencing absolutely no pain afterwards. There were moments throughout the day where my mind drew a blank because there wasn't anything troubling me. I'm used to panicking, stressing and freaking out so not feeling that way made me feel at times that something must be wrong! :P

The one thing I'm most happy about is that my usual arguments with my parents have become non-existent. What's weirded me out is that we've had several calm discussions about money, me moving out and buying my own condo! Of course I think I have good reasons for it (me trying to help cover the living expenses of my sister while she's in school and at the same time I'm able to live downtown) but the fact that they're actually listening to me almost seems unheard of! I'm only in research phase right now but to know I have their support is great!

Also other things that made me feel great today- wearing a great pair of underwear, knowing that if my close girlfriends swung the other way that they'd all shag me, knowing that if I swung the other way A LOT of lesbians would REALLY like me (which is very flattering although ultimately doesn't matter because I want men), having pho twice in one day, and finally... catching up with friends I haven't seen for a while :)

This is the last entry about horoscopes... I promise!! On Thursday I was freaking out over some work regarding budgets I'm doing for a project. It was really bad, and I felt like I was being asked to do a project that was beyond my capability. Near tears, and having the shakies, I went of to do a client meeting. The meeting started off well and then it suddenly turned on me and I thought I was being eaten alive (partially due to the fact that I still hadn't calmed my nerves after working on the budgets). In any case I felt better after I bought two pair of super cute shoes!! [New Year's resolution #4 broken. Ahhhh shit-cakes]

So yes, back to the topic of horoscopes, the next day (Friday) I was reading my dad's Thursday copy of 24 and under Scorpio my horoscope read: "Don't get emotional over budgets". Yes it was just that single line. Isn't that crazy?

And today's lovescope:

Romance is bound to be quite exciting right now. If you have been waiting to meet that special someone who will take your breath away, then you may not have to do anything today, as they could quite easily just appear before your eyes, like a bolt from the blue. There they are in front of you, the person of your dreams!

Could it really be that easy!? Ha ha ha, I highly doubt it, but it would be awfully nice to have someone come find me rather than me go and and look for him :P

Painting my life by horoscope

Okay, so I've become recently obsessed with reading my horoscopes. I know I'm not the only one... although others may be reluctant to admit that they do. I read the Star's because we get the paper every morning, and occasionally I'll read the Metro's.. and 24 hours (only because they'll rate my day and every day seems to have good fortune in store for me). But my favourite has to be MSN.ca where the important stuff is free. They break it down by Day, Rising Sign, Weekly, Monthly, Number, and the ever so enlightening Lovescope.

Fine, fine. I am crazy. BUT! I don't dictate my life by my horoscopes although I have jokingly said to Thom that I will make a point of doing that. Sometimes I think my curiosity get's the better of me, and I begin to see that absolutely all of my predictions come true. Whoever writes them must be fucking brilliant because they write it so that it's general enough to apply to everyone in that zodiac sign, but worded that it still seems specific to the person reading their it.

Eventhough the horoscopes are categorized under the Entertainment section, I don't think people know how far back readings go. At Buddhist temples, you can still have a reading from a priest. I've heard of stories where women have had their's done years ago and the priests actually predicted things such as the year they'd get married, years they'd have children, and even points in life where they'd be afflicted with a serious illness. I do believe the characteristics of people that fall into each zodiac sign though. I've read so many books about it, they always seem to be spot on with me. However, it's interesting to note that everyone is supposed to have the wrong zodiac signs since constellations go into the wrong sign at the wrong dates. It goes back to how they made the charts in ancient times and the precession of the equinoxes. So I guess there is no real basis for being able to read your horoscope or proof that you should believe it since everything is tits up anyways. Except that it really is fun.

DAILY
Actions may be quick and intense today, p. Things may hit you
like lightning, so be prepared for just about anything. Mentally stabilize
yourself before interacting with others. Dress in such a way that demonstrates
your power. You are a force to be reckoned with, not one to be stepped upon.
Violent emotions are apt to spring up. Don't fight the natural urge to release
any anger that you might have built up. Just direct it
appropriately.

RISING SIGN
Today's trine between Pluto and the Moon is reminding you that
if you want to go for an outing today, make sure to bring along a good friend.
At first you may think that there is no time to do this sort of thing, even in
your daily routine. You will find, however, that you can squeeze things into
your life if you want to. Sometimes it is much easier to get motivated when you
have someone with you who is on the same page in terms of what to do and how to
have fun doing it.

WEEK
Week of January 2, 2006: Your relationships are still sparky
and feisty, but this at least is keeping you on your toes. As Jupiter continues
to move through your sign, you are discovering just how much you can achieve
when you have faith in yourself. But Venus, your partnership planet, is
currently retrograde so you may find that true communication between you and
your loved one seems to be more difficult at this time. Perhaps you are both
busy - or have other things on your mind. Saturn, your communication planet, is
also retrograde so communication is an ongoing issue - and could also be
associated with your mental state. Although you feel good, you may still be
haunted by negative thoughts which seem to catch you off guard when you least
expect them. Don't ignore them; work with them to find the root cause so that
they don't bother you. Keep in touch with friends and family in the meantime, it
won't help to allow your relationships to slip. The Sun sextiles Jupiter
midweek, so this is the best time to discuss any new ideas or go out with a
friend as you will be in a very upbeat mood. Dating may be exciting on
Sunday.

MONTH
Scorpio, if you have a strong gut feeling now, then you can
trust it. Your intuition will be extremely accurate and perceptive this month.
It will be so powerful around January 5 that you could get a little freaked out.
You may have a disagreement with a female on January 8 that will be based on a
misunderstanding. It could turn into a power struggle, but all will be forgiven
by the next day. A pleasant surprise on January 12 will take you aback. A few
days later, you will probably get a gift or reward. You'll be able to relax and
enjoy the fruits of your labor for a few days. An emotional issue could cause
some setbacks around January 15. You are a strong person and can pick yourself
up and move on. There is no need to dwell on the past. Be careful of being naïve
and easily deceived around January 18. Use your eagle-eye and razor sharp
intuition to uncover hidden motives. Unfortunately, not everyone can be trusted.
This could lead to feelings of isolation and loneliness for a short time. You'll
feel confident and trusting one moment, then confused and angry the next. Step
back and spend some time alone to sort things out, especially around the New
Moon in Aquarius on January 29. Make a new start by losing the resentment and
thinking of others. This may be difficult but if you look at things from all
sides you will have a new, improved attitude.

NUMEROLOGY
You will find that certain areas of your life have taken on a
tone that is more serious than usual, p. However, that is to be expected with a
7-Day. Utilize your time to complete some of the more intricate tasks that you
have been putting aside. Later on, you may wish to engage in some quiet
activities that may or may not involve some close friends. If you enjoy writing
in your journal, this is a perfect time to do so.

LOVESCOPE
Long-term changes in your approach to your most significant
relationship, and relationships in general, are about to take place. You may
have been having certain thoughts about why you seem to end up in the same kind
of partnerships. Gradually you will begin to see a pattern that makes so much
sense that you will be inspired to do something about it. [I didn't need a horoscope to tell me
this!! ]

Resolution #13

13. Will stop thinking and obsessing about relationships, dating, and being alone. It is great to be single. Absolutely fantastic. I will learn to love myself first, and I will go and achieve a few of my own goals so that I can meet someone who has the personality and character I want and so that I can contribute more to the relationship.

Resolution Update so far...

It was a lost cause to try and begin them before the actual new year. I failed miserably to stop snacking late at night, and I still haven't worked out!

On a more positive note, I rang in the New Year with my closest friends and partied the night away, I did not purchase any shoes, AND! I've been coming up with great ideas for Mezzamera's wedding!!! I think I can come up with enough ideas and contacts that will make the day super affordable.