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Another jam-packed weekend is history: Friday: shopping with Vanessa, Kristen, and Vanessa's friend Leslie, dindin @ Vanessa's, underwear shopping and Shrek 2 with Julie. Saturday: picked up car from dealership (2004 Toyota Corrolla in Mineral green; don't get your hopes up because I won't ever get to lay my grubby paws on it, sorry!), mowed lawn (while getting a tan simultaneously), went to a rehearsal, btea at Destiny's w/ Ally M (someone PAID FOR US but we don't know who!!! If it is you, lmk or let Ally know and muchos gracias from both of us!! <333) and oogled over her Brebuf prom pix. Sunday: Church, grocery shopping, housekeeping, real estate browsing, laundry-doing, started packing (things that I don't need to use this week, e.g. swimsuits, tampons, etc.). Prom is in 4 days. The rest of my week is jam-packed too: Monday: Trin info night. My first time at UT as a Trinity Woman! ;) Tuesday: getting eyebrows done, jazz show at Markham Theatre 7p. I'll be playing the solo in "Moondance." Wednesday: Politics essay due, Vanessa and I are going to prepare fruit and veggie platters and dye my hair blue. BTW, I'm blonde right now. Sometime before Thursday: Vocal rep exam. Thursday: grocery shopping with Julie (weekend food), hair appointment, pick up flowers, get ready for prom, pre-prom, PROM!!!!!, Afterparty 1 @ Kuba's!. Friday: Afterparty 1 (continued), at noon: drive up to Jono's cottage for Afterparty 2. Rest of weekend: Afterparty 2 at Jono's cottage!
My sleep patterns are askew. I try to go to bed at 11:30ish now that homework is so much more insignificant (in terms of amount and importance). However, I end up tossing and turning (and then ultimately just giving up on trying to sleep by watching a movie or reading) until about 3a, at which time I force myself to sleep. Seeing I have to wake up at 6a to catch the 7:20 bus, I am getting less sleep regularly more so NOW than before. This is an utterly vicious cycle because I believe my insomnia is a result of my 4-5 hour naps after school, which I take not at my will but because my body just shuts down after I walk home from the bus stop. Tonight however, has been slightly different. It's only a quarter to two, and I'm feeling kind of tired after taking only a 1hr nap after school and working on a French ISU presentation all evening in between dinner, planting Asiatic lilies (they're absolutely GORGEOUS!), and "telephone congee." Prom is in 8 days. I need to start dyeing my hair soon, seeing that it is such a long and error-prone process, even though it will be the 3rd or 4th time I'm doing it like this (bleaching my whole head and dyeing it a ridiculous colour). I want to break your heart and give you mine.
This weekend has been a ton of fun! On Friday, Kristen and I went to see Mean Girls. I decided I had to see it after I found out that part of it was filmed at UT, and indeedy it was! For those of you who have seen it, the part where the Mathletes are at the state championships in the huge lecture hall/auditorium, that’s Convocation Hall. They show the outside of it for about 2 seconds as a car drives by. I’ll more than likely have a class or two in Con Hall come September. How cool is that? On Saturday, Vanessa, Kristen, and I went to Chris’ friend’s (who’s name is also Chris!) get-together. It was a blast! Natalie and Raha ended up going, too. V, Kris, and I left at 2 or 3 and crashed at my house, where we ate (more!) pizza and baked brownies. Yesterday I sewed a few beads that had fallen off my prom dress back on and went to bed superearly because I was so tired. I am SO EXCITED for prom. Still. Today I woke up superlate (I was sooo tired from Saturday/Sunday because we didn’t go to bed until 4 or 5 and we woke up at 9 because V had to work and I had to go to church) and worked on my French essay. It is finally finished. I hate it so much.
I'd previously made a wishlist (ThinkGeek gift registry), but here is another one because the Star Trek Experience store doesn't have wishlists!!31 May 2004
Life or Something Like It
» Four Days and Counting
[12:23 AM]
26 May 2004
Life or Something Like It
» Isomniac
[01:45 AM]
24 May 2004
Life or Something Like It
» "Good from far != far from good!" (phew!)
[05:00 PM]
20 May 2004
Life or Something Like It
» Wishlist Part II
[10:39 PM]
18 May 2004
Life or Something Like It» One Month More
[08:18 PM]
In exactly one month today, I will be finished my last exam of my entire high school career. To celebrate that, I have created a wishlist of things you can buy me. =)
UW is endlessly tempting me with bling bling and blang blang (shiny SJU brouchures and $3 500). NOT COOL, especially since I've already rejected their offer to take the UT offer. NOW they tell me how much they love me. =*(
16 May 2004
Life or Something Like It» Ripping CDs and Reminiscing
[06:42 PM]
3EB - "Motorcycle Drive By"
Summer time and the wind is blowing outside
In lower Chelsea and I don't know
What I'm doing in this city
The sun is always in my eyes
It crashes through the windows
And I'm sleeping on the couch
When I came to visit you
That's when I knew I could never have you
I knew that before you did
Still I'm the one who's stupid
And there's this burning
Like there's always been
I never been so alone
And I've never been so alive
Visions of you on a motorcycle drive by
The cigarette ash flies in your eyes
And you don't mind, you smile
And say the world doesn't fit with you
I don't believe you, you're so serene
Careening through the universe
Your axis on a tilt, you're guiltless and free
I hope you take a piece of me with you
And there's things I'd like to do
That you don't believe in
I would like to build something
But you never see it happen
And there's this burning
Like there's always been
I've never been so alone
And I've, I've never been so alive
And there's this burning
There is this burning
Where's the soul I want to know
New York City is evil
The surface is everything but I could never do that
Someone would see through that
And this is our last time
We'll be friends again
I'll get over you, you'll wonder who I am
And there's this burning
Just like there's always been
I've never been so alone alone
And I've, and I've never been so alive
So alive
I go home to the coast
It starts to rain I paddle out on the water
Alone
Taste the salt and taste the pain
I'm not thinking of you again
Summer dies and swells rise
The sun goes down in my eyes
See this rolling wave
Darkly coming to take me
Home
And I've never been so alone
And I've never been so alive
*tear*
I love this song because it's awesome and because it reminds me of ten thousand memories and makes me feel ten thousand emotions, all of which ave absolutely nothing to do with each other, and are both happy and sad.
13 May 2004
Life or Something Like It» Fading Euphoria
[10:16 PM]
I don't feel so high anymore.
After procrastinating and being on autopilot for the past, oh geez, 2-3 weeks or so, everything is catching up to me.
Couple of essays, couple of tests, couple of GIPPs (MSS Music alumni, you'll know what this is), and couple of exams. I got a French test back a few days ago (I wrote it the first day I went back to school after Banff) and I bombed my ass off (11/17). However, I am surprised at how little it bothered me (it still did, mind you, but not nearly as much as a mark like that would have bothered me prior to getting into Trin). Today I got another test back and I got 18.5/20 so GOOOO MEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!! RAHRAHSISBOOMBAH!
It's SOO hard to just sit down and get cracking these days, considering how nice the weather is outside and the proximity of prom (3 weeks tonight baybee!).
I don't think want a car so much anymore. I want a little flat at Bloor and Yonge. Yorkville. =) Then I could walk to school and save a tree. 'Cuz trees are just so gosh darn cool, y'know?
I got my music hoodie today. It is blue, and it has "Markville Music" embroidered on the left boob. On my left sleeve, it has my instrument and voicing for band and choir (trumpet and alto respectively) and on my right sleeve it has "Wong." I wish I got the sweatpants too. =*(
12 May 2004
Webbyness» Musicmatch Jukebox
[08:35 PM]
Thanks to Sam, I now have the coolest CD ripper. I much prefer Musicmatch Jukebox to Audiograbber, seeing that Audiograbber didn't work for me!
Now, for the non-webby part of the entry.
Stuff to get:
I didn't go to school today because I felt so delirious during and after the show last night. I threw up in between songs (it didn't actually leave my mouth because I sorta err... suppressed it... gross! TMI; sorry!) during the Sr. Choir set but I played the band stuff pretty decently. I think overall though, the band didn't play as well as we could have, but it wasn't too extremely shabby. But alas. I felt delirious and fainty so I slept in tons today, which was quite sweet.
I wish the car rental place where Jono, James, et al. rented the Ferrari and Viper last month (for the whole school day just for kicks) from had 7 Ferraris to rent for prom packages (they only have 1). I think that's pretty much the only thing that could make our prom any cooler than it is already set to be. Instead of ONE stretch SUV we could have SEVEN matching Ferraris..... *lost in daydream.* The only problem is that some pairs might end up fighting over who would get to drive and other pairs would just not be able to drive at all. Booourns. It would certainly be cool though!
I cannot stop thinking/talking about prom, nor can anyone else these days. I AM SOOO EXCITED. PROMPROMPROMPROMPROM!
11 May 2004
Life or Something Like It» Pops
[05:16 PM]
It's the Pops show tonight (Markham Theatre, 7.30p) and I think I'm sick. My nose is kinda stuffed up and I feel really groggy.
Sr. Choir is closing the first half and Sr. Band is closing the show, so my call time is 7.30p but I can't leave until the show ends.
I think I'm gonna keel over. I really do not feel well. I wish I felt more enthusiastic, seeing this is my last Pops show ever.
On a brighter note, it is gorgeous outside. Woot!
10 May 2004
Life or Something Like It» WUH HOO!
[10:07 PM]
Prom is gonna be kickass.
We'll be arrivining in style via stretch SUV and partying like rockstars all weekend long.
I cannot wait!
9 May 2004
Webbyness» Whilst the World Slaves Away on English ISUs....
[12:35 AM]
What is your full name?: Tina T.Y. Wong
When was the last time you showered?: this morning
What color pants do you have on right now: green
What song are u listening to right now?: Pilate – “Out On My Feet” (Todd Clark went to my high school!)
What was the last thing that you said?: “Tell her to fuck off.”
What is right next to you?: my desk with lots of crap on it, a music stand.
What is your computer desk made of?: wood and metal. I want a glass one.
What was the last thing that you ate?: Hershey’s Kisses
Where do you want to go on your honeymoon?: Mexico, or the Caymans.
Who do you want to spend the rest of your life with?: Keanu Reeves. RAWR!
Do you have a lava lamp?: nope.
Have you ever smoked?: yes. Good grief; I did NOT enjoy it.
What did you do last night?: went out, came home, watched the Third Watch season finale in mountain time. WOOT WOOT FOR SATELLITE.
Last person that you talked to on the phone?: Vanessa
How are you today?: I AM SOOOO FUCKING GREAT
How do you eat an Oreo?: normally. I don’t eat the cream stuff first or anything unconventional like that.
Fave M&M?: The crispy ones. Do they even still make those?!
Who makes you happy?: nice people and Keanu.
Fave CD?: I like lots
Nicknames?: TINAMONSTER
Hair color?: At the moment, it is reddish-orangey-brown with dark roots. It will be turquoise for prom.
Eye Color?: dark brown
Height?: 5' 4”
Do you wear contacts?: A little too often than my eyes would like me to.
Siblings and their ages?: only child, thank goodness.
What school do you attend?: Markville Secondary School, Trinity College @ UT in Sept. 2004 (the uppity Trin whore name calling may commence now, though I much prefer it never does).
What was the best advice ever given to you?: I don't know, but it would have come from Alex or Adam or both.
Dream car?: A Hummer!
Do you prefer to be single or attached?: It depends on to whom I am attached.
What are your future goals?: JD at UT Law, and to be Mrs. Keanu Reeves.
My fave music?: Goo Goo Dolls
Favorite Food: Sushi and chocolate
Funniest person that you know?: Rob (Sugar) is pretty gosh darn witty
Fave movies?: the Matrix
Fave day of this year?: So far in 2004, it would probably be the night Ally, Janette, and I spent in London. That was sorta hawt. ;)
Fave guys cologne?: I HATEHATEHATE Swiss Army. It’s fucking gross. Besides that, I have no opinion on guys’ cologne.
Do you like to dance?: not really, unless its moshing, because I am so uncoordinated.
Fast or slow?: I consider moshing to be fast.
Are you too shy to ask someone out?: Not at all.
Fave name brand: I guess Yamaha, since I have 4 Yamaha instruments.
If you could change your name what would it be?: I like my name.
Sleep w/ a stuffed animal?: YEP. My UW bear (from Ally), my UT bear (from Adam), my moose (from Alex), and WTP (from Jason). It gets a lil crowded (I sleep with two RL down pillows and two fleece cushions) and someone/thing ends up on the floor usually, but it’s never me. =)
What is the stupidest thing that you have ever done?: I am eternally wise.
What will your first son's name be?: Something less common, like Maddox, but not Maddox.
First daughter?: Something less common too, maybe Madison?
Favourite Drink?: Paradiso Dark and DASANI.
Do you like scary or happy movies better?: HAPPY SAPPY MOVIES WITH KEANU! They’re both cheesy (scary or happy).
On the phone or in person?: for what?
Night or day?: for what?
Summer or winter?: Summer 'cuz there’s no school!
Lust or Love?: I want it all. ;)
Do you consider cheerleading a sport?: sure
Who do you LOVE right now?: MYSELF, for once. And Keanu, like always. And everyone else that is a cool cat.
Do you want your friends to write back?: it would be nice, although commenting would be fine too.
Who is least likely to respond?: I don’t know.
What was the best gift you ever received?: Oakley Teaspoons and a bullet case from my Mom this Christmas.
6 May 2004
Life or Something Like It» This is My Final Answer
[10:19 PM]
After many hours of careful deliberation, I have chosen Trinity College @ UT because:
- UT was my number one choice. It was the singlemost important academic goal I'd ever set (up until this point), and I'd achieved it.
- I'd rather regret DOING something than NOT HAVING DONE something (in this case, go to UT).
- Obviously, the REVERSE of #2 is "You'd regret not going to UW, and that's regretting something you DID NOT DO." Well now, you see, UW was not my first choice. In fact, it was my fourth, and I didn't really consider going there until I got in back in February and I realized how wicked co-op is.
I have signed, sealed and sent my response in. Making a decision was definitely not an easy task.
I don't care what anyone thinks of my decision, because it is mine, and mine alone.
3 May 2004
Life or Something Like It» Relapse
[10:57 PM]
I think I am not-so-slowly ebbing back into my "angry, bitter, angsty teenager" mode. Some people who I thought were my closest friends (as I've been friend's with them for 12 or so years now) are pushing me towards that. Folks, what's with the ignoring dealio? I'm not officially an "uppity Trin whore" (Adam, I know you mean well, but I am inclined to think that others do not) just YET. In case you forgot (or possibly DID NOT KNOW), I was in a different province on the other coast of the country for a week, and I was not ACTIVELY TRYING to ignore you. Thanks for leaving me out of the loop; it is quite unappreciated by your's truly.
2 May 2004
Webbyness» It's REALLY Gone Straight to My Head
[11:03 PM]
m u s i c box s u p e r hero [ i n e ] :: everything's fine if i can keep my mouth shut tight. says:
i'm not a hat person. i like sweatpants with writing on the bum.
Adamus - mangled hand in cheese accident says:
hahahaha
m u s i c box s u p e r hero [ i n e ] :: everything's fine if i can keep my mouth shut tight. says:
not like "cutie", “hottie,” etc. tho
m u s i c box s u p e r hero [ i n e ] :: everything's fine if i can keep my mouth shut tight. says:
i only have one pair right now and it says "SWIM TEAM" on the bum and TINA embroidered on the front
Adamus - mangled hand in cheese accident says:
you can get u of t and trin on your ass if you go there :)
m u s i c box s u p e r hero [ i n e ] :: everything's fine if i can keep my mouth shut tight. says:
dayum straight i can!! woot!!!
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Life or Something Like It
» The Humdrum of Apathy
[10:18 PM]
I have an essay due tomorrow and I've barely started it.
I have no incentive to do work anymore.
=*(
To do (fun things only):