09/30/08 I'm tired...

-Sighs- Wednesday is coming up... I need to get everything ready... General Conference is coming up too... And I've got a Priesthood lesson on the twelfth. Stake mutual is coming... And Christmas... I used to complain that things always seemed to come in spurts... Now it's just constant psychoticness. I never thought I'd miss the spurts so much...

I'll probably start driving soon. I finally got into the Driver's ed course. Fun stuff. At least then I'll be able to get the car open. Mom has been anxious about letting me have keys. Apparently, I'm unfit to go near a car because I'm mentally disturbed. First they cut off the blind people, now the lunatics? I guess the gas prices won't be such a big deal anymore. Who'll still be allowed to drive?

I just read about the American colonists going all crazy rebel child on Britain. Actually, they've been at it for a while, but now they're being the physical resolving fist-swingers. Nathan Hale was pretty awesome, though. Definitely had some good last words. "I only regret that I have but one life to lose for my country," or something like that. Very stirring.

I gotta make bookmarks... My grim reaper collection seems to be depleting, although I'll probably have to draw someone else after a while. The bleach one was good, but now they're seeming to get old.

Books... Oh how terribly doth thou tempt me. -shakes fist- Soon... Very soon.

I gotta do some jumping jacks, change my alphabet, and learn about stupid variables. Then, I shall read... -sighs-

I have to stay awake. Life never sleeps... I hate that. At least it's fun every now and then, though. Just long. So long... Heh... That's funny. Well, I guess this'll have to do. See ya.

09/25/08 Strange blessings.

It's strange... When the wards split and got reorganized, it struck me that I somewhat missed the feeling of having to look out for old troop 40. There was a whole troop of boys I had responsibility for and, even though it was burdening at the time, I enjoyed it. Of course, now it's only one quorum, but it also seems more individual now. Before, I watched over a group. Now, I find myself watching over individuals, seeing resources coming into play right when they're needed. I'm seeing the dire needs of action, and it almost feels natural to take that action. I've never really felt that before. Plus, as my focus is centering, I'm catching sight of my own weaknesses, learning the things I have to do to help myself, and later, those around me. It's more than the feeling of progression, or even service... I don't know how to describe it.

Last night was the stake activity. ^^ For the teachers, we had an ever-exciting game of Basketball (Malan style. XD). After that, we had our little service project lunch-making thing. Two minutes under the last go. -nods-

It's an odd feeling, trying to understand and help a rebellious teenager. It makes me a little uneasy about parenthood, although I imagine I'll be a good deal more prepared when I finally get to that point, seeing as I currently am such a teenager myself. I guess I'll leave it to mom to decide how rebellious I am, but I'm definitely a teenager. Anyway, teenagers, unfortunately, seem to have this way of brushing things off, so I have to make sure my first blow is well-placed. I just hate thinking that by waiting too long, their resentful feelings towards all that is good in the world will have time to grow. It'll definitely be tricky. -grumble grumble-

In brighter news! Fall is here (officially), and I have a book at the library! -resists urge to bolt- I must go soon. Rather soon. Like, way...

Great to see all of you again... I uh... gotta go. -runs off-

09/24/08 Why does this keep happening?

Um... let's see, I went on a campout, jumped off cliffs, learned that I'm surprisingly useful in getting other people through a tricky obstacle, and I have a terrible distaste towards falling. Not heights, just weightlessness.

So, how are you guys?

Um... I'm still working on Hiragana and Katakana... I did some laundry... Ooh, and I learned that the chocolate mug recipe is very good when you add a tablespoon of peanut butter. But that's old news...

-sighs- I'm not very interesting. I gotta go, it would seem that a very uneventful life could still keep one busy.

09/17/08 Rhythm is good.

I might be close to getting a good rhythm now. On a daily perspective, of course. Good thing, too, seeing as I've got a good number of things I could and probably should be doing. I've just got to do some cleaning around the house and work on the last few subjects of the day and I'll be set. ^^

As for the cooking aspect of yesterday's post, The only changes I've tried with the mug cake were with the recipe itself. A little less flour, a little more milk, nothing drastic. I've yet to take up the courage of trying a new variety altogether, although I suppose it's not entirely out of the question.

Um, I think the first thing we tried was a sort of pizza thing, which tasted fine, the only real problem being that there was too much for the thing. Some parts less cooked because of too thick biscuit dough, oozing tomato sauce and cheese... The others went a lot better. Mom made some cheese biscuits, then the next day I tried a quesadilla-type thing. Those were good. I dunno, I'm thinking about trying something else for lunch, but I can't decide on what...

-yawns- I must be off. Lots to do before I can get to my book... ( I went to the library today. )

09/16/08 First Check

Travis came today. Maybe I shouldn't call him that. You know, 'cause he's the education specialist. Using a first name isn't very formal. Then again, it's not really meant to be formal... I dunno.

So, it went okay. Didn't murder myself with the Japanese quiz. Yay!

Not much to say about it.

I learned that you should never sketch leaning back. Makes it lopsided. I tried out a funny little cooking thing that mom got. It's used to make little pocket things. It's good. Needs a little getting used to, but very fun.

Mug cakes are great! You see, there's this recipe where you cook it in the microwave... Tasted pretty good, for ten minutes of prep time that is. XD

Um, I think that's it. Bye? -shrugs- I should get a schedule. -leaves-

09/15/08 Uh... sorry 'bout that.

Odd. You're gone for a week or two and suddenly there are things to talk about. Um, mutual has come and much more slowly gone, seminary has maintained its upbeat energy packed aura, and I've felt the spirit and its promptings quite clearly. Over all, I'd say that life is going fairly well. Now, I realize that some such promptings were calls for action where I am already losing track of a small number of things. Christmas... Oi. Still, I should be able to manage. Enough about the future, though. Let's wallow in the past!

Mutual. Probably a good place to start, seeing as I've been complaining about it for so long. And, I don't know why, it doesn't seem as bad. It might just be remnants of seminary's spiritual high. As you (might) know, we were going to play BoM Whose Line. Worked okay. Not everything was according to plan, but people seemed to like it. By the way, buzzers are dangerous things.

Next! That same night- -switches to ominous tone- That same night... In the dark of the church, I watched as my brother was swept away. Voices. Voices behind the door... It was unnerving. It was only upon his unexpected return that the duration of his absence was explained... They were preparing him. Preparing him for an awful torture. One that could claim the sanity of any man, let alone one as close to the edge as my brother... The next morn, he vanished again, returning only when the sun had reached the sky. He had not talked under the onslaught, yet it cost him dearly. He was confused. He was numb with pain. In the end, they did the only thing left for them. They removed his teeth!

(For those who may not have guessed the subtle hints, subtle being used lightly, Andrew got his wisdom teeth pulled.)

I must go now. Not only is there much schoolwork to be prepared, but I also must prepare for a battle of souls. Oh yeah, I could so be an over-dramatized spiritual writer. Ja mata, minasan!

09/04/08 Thursday?

Already???

Wow... This week has been fast. I need to work on the mutual activity... -groans- Who had the bright idea that youth should learn to be leaders and productive... things? -smacks head into wall-

I don't want to write at the moment. I don't want to do anything. I think I'll sit. Sit and wait until I'm... I dunno. Dead. That'll work. Not.

-sighs- Oh well, at least I've got Anna. Bit of a coward, but she's loyal enough. We're probably going to be working on the floor tonight... Not looking forward to it.

I don't want time to move quickly. I want it to drag on forever. I can cope with boredom. Fast pace? NO.


Am I ranting? I feel to tired to be ranting. Check that. Not tired. Stressed. Small difference. I have a snowball... Now I just need to come up with something spiritual to put under it. I need to pack. I need to learn Japanese... I need to meditate.

-a few minutes later-

Much better.
Anyway, I need to go take charge of my life. See ya.

09/03/08 Meandering sweetly through the grass like a tornado...

This is an example of a very bad analogy. So, uh. It looks like the boys may be migrating soon. -scratches head- I need to work on that. -scratches head again- Why am I so itchy? -whacks leg- I'll probably have to take a shower soon, this is getting annoying.

So... Christmas, Eagle, DTG, Stake activity, mutual, Mormon Ad, packing, phone calls, school work, and everyday chores... I have to go.

09/02/08 And so it begins...

Seminary is back! I'm beginning to see the differences between teachers. Bro. Malan's class felt a good bit like a normal classroom, yet somewhat more personal while Bishop Farrimond's seems almost like a scripture studies group. I dunno. It seems like there's less of a lesson involved and more discussion and such. Not the best description, perhaps, but interesting.

Anyway, back on the topic which I haven't decided yet. Life is good. Libraries are good too. I just remembered that I wanted to go there. Not to mention the Mormon Ad I need to make for seminary. I wonder, where might I find a picture of Christ walking with some kid... I had an idea about Eternal Progression being a team sport, but I'm not sure where to start my search for the picture... Oh well, I'll figure it out.

-shrugs- I've got a quiet life, I'm telling you. Not much happens, but not much needs to happen. I'm going to start Driver's Ed this semester, though. -grins- I'm going to enjoy this.

I suppose, for lack of a better topic, I shall leave you with this foreboding idea, always causing you to look twice before getting into your car. XD