Bad news, everyone. MathGirl broke up with the Rival (aka. her boyfriend).
"I'm sorry," I said.
She laughed and responded, "You're not at all sorry."
"I didn't mean I'm sorry you broke up with him. I meant I'm sorry that you had to get hurt."
Oh...did I say bad news? She seemed to be taking it well, though. However, it may mean that I won't...
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"I'm sorry," I said.
She laughed and responded, "You're not at all sorry."
"I didn't mean I'm sorry you broke up with him. I meant I'm sorry that you had to get hurt."
Oh...did I say bad news? She seemed to be taking it well, though. However, it may mean that I won't...
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I received a thin letter from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign today. Speaking from experience, one does not generally want to get thin letters from universities to which one has applied.
This, however, was simply a letter informing me that my application is complete, financial aid decisions will be made after March 1, and that if I have any questions about the Department of...
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This, however, was simply a letter informing me that my application is complete, financial aid decisions will be made after March 1, and that if I have any questions about the Department of...
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venice:
Chocolate chip, of course!
That used to be my favorite Bob Dylan song.
Hopes exist to be crushed. It builds character.
That used to be my favorite Bob Dylan song.
Hopes exist to be crushed. It builds character.
marianabanana:
Congratulations!!! Does this mean that you've been accepted? Or do they make financial aid decisions for everyone? 
Either way, it does sound like a positive letter!
Either way, it does sound like a positive letter!
The disjoint orbits of twin suns
Do not persist 'til times are done,
But over the course of many a year
The circling stars to each other near,
And in this fashion
Finally come together in fiery passion.
Do not persist 'til times are done,
But over the course of many a year
The circling stars to each other near,
And in this fashion
Finally come together in fiery passion.
sophie:
that rather reminds me of an excellent Built To Spill lyric:
every thousand years
this metal sphere
ten times the size of Jupiter
floats just a few yards past the earth
you climb on your roof
and take a swipe at it
with a single feather
hit it once every thousand years
`til youve worn it down
to the size of a pea
yeah Id say thats a long time
but its only half a blink
in the place youre gonna be
where you gonna be?
where will you spend eternity?
ok, it's not quite as poetic as yours.
Poor Molly Millions; every maker of a cyberpunk movie in Hollywood has ripped her character off.
would you be so kind as to tell me some of these movies, apart from Johnny Mnemonic? I guess The Matrix pretty much, but then again, that rather ripped off the entire book, don't you think? Molly's hot.
If given the technology, and the chance, would I choose to create a personality construct of myself? Would it be a means for me to outlive my mortal shell? Or would it be a crude mockery of the person that I am?
i think by definition a personality construct of a real person can only be a crude mockery. real humans are just too complex and unpredictable. even the predictable ones.
can you help me understand how Riviera does his deal? is it some kind of special software he had installed, or a highly evolved human ability?
aaardvark:
Jus cause its fun?
Well, my drunken dialing last night paid off.
Step 1: Get MathGirl to speak to me again.
Check.
Now what do I do? I must be patient. I have difficulties with this.
I'll be ok. I'll be ok. I'll be ok.
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I'm always writing things for people, or getting little gifts, and things like that. Basically, I make it a special point to let...
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Step 1: Get MathGirl to speak to me again.
Check.
Now what do I do? I must be patient. I have difficulties with this.
I'll be ok. I'll be ok. I'll be ok.
___
I'm always writing things for people, or getting little gifts, and things like that. Basically, I make it a special point to let...
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marianabanana:
HAH! 
Well the differences in lifestyle and attitudes etc over here aren't as extreme as they seem to be over in your country!
There are odd balls all over the place. But there are many beautiful, serene, picturesque villages and towns all over Britain, with lovely hospitable and generous people living in them.
But of course, there are the grotty parts full of arseholes who's main goals in life are either to win the lottery, and/or trying to find ways to increase the benefits they receive from the taxpayers, one of which is to have several children. More children = more money apparently.
Anyway, it's high time I got some beauty sleep. It's way past my bed time! I might turn into a pumpkin if I stay up much longer.
xxx
Well the differences in lifestyle and attitudes etc over here aren't as extreme as they seem to be over in your country!
There are odd balls all over the place. But there are many beautiful, serene, picturesque villages and towns all over Britain, with lovely hospitable and generous people living in them.
But of course, there are the grotty parts full of arseholes who's main goals in life are either to win the lottery, and/or trying to find ways to increase the benefits they receive from the taxpayers, one of which is to have several children. More children = more money apparently.
Anyway, it's high time I got some beauty sleep. It's way past my bed time! I might turn into a pumpkin if I stay up much longer.
xxx
aaardvark:
Graaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaarrsh.
I wracked my brain all day trying to think of something worthwhile and interesting to write you all today. I'm sure you're tired of reading all my depressing, self-pitying crap.
So, I tried to create something people would want to read, and comment on. Needless to say, I didn't have much luck with that.
Fuck it.
Things aren't really that bad, though. Work is going...
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So, I tried to create something people would want to read, and comment on. Needless to say, I didn't have much luck with that.
Fuck it.
Things aren't really that bad, though. Work is going...
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marianabanana:
Haha It's ok. No one else comments in my journal anymore. Maybe I should get my tits out or something.
It's ok. No one else comments in my journal anymore. Maybe I should get my tits out or something.Reflections of a Middle-aged Mathematician
As my twenty-fifth birthday approaches, I must accept that my life is a study in, if not mediocrity, then unfulfilled promise. I am a good musician. I am a good writer. I am a good mathematician. But I am not great. I was given an abundance of talent, but not the spark of intense passion necessary to achieve true greatness....
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As my twenty-fifth birthday approaches, I must accept that my life is a study in, if not mediocrity, then unfulfilled promise. I am a good musician. I am a good writer. I am a good mathematician. But I am not great. I was given an abundance of talent, but not the spark of intense passion necessary to achieve true greatness....
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marianabanana:
Hehe
How about "pedantic"?
(PS, I love these words because my Algebra lecturer has used them in the past, and when some numbnut asked him what the words meant, he gave a sarcastic response and then went into a talk about how this was a course on Algebra and not English Literature and that maybe there were some people in the wrong lecture theatre.
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How about "pedantic"?
(PS, I love these words because my Algebra lecturer has used them in the past, and when some numbnut asked him what the words meant, he gave a sarcastic response and then went into a talk about how this was a course on Algebra and not English Literature and that maybe there were some people in the wrong lecture theatre.
)
marianabanana:
This term my modules are:
Algebra IV: Groups & Rings
Probability & Statistics
Linear Programming & Optimisation
(and a unit in French cos I'm studying for a degree in Maths with Modern Languages)
The algebra is difficult, but exhilarating, and it's made all the more worthwhile by the sarcasm and attitude of the lecturer.
School is good. I was fortunate enough to be able to save up enough money to leave work and study full time. I plan on doing it again at some point later on in my life, but maybe not as a full time student.
Algebra IV: Groups & Rings
Probability & Statistics
Linear Programming & Optimisation
(and a unit in French cos I'm studying for a degree in Maths with Modern Languages)
The algebra is difficult, but exhilarating, and it's made all the more worthwhile by the sarcasm and attitude of the lecturer.
School is good. I was fortunate enough to be able to save up enough money to leave work and study full time. I plan on doing it again at some point later on in my life, but maybe not as a full time student.
tpring:
oh you are so cute! i <333 your glasses.
aaardvark:
Mmmmmm, plastic Jesus. My favorite kind.
The University of Illinois-Urbana lost one of my letters of recommendation, the bastards! I know it was mailed, and should have arrived weeks ago.
The two that showed up were submitted electronically, unlike the missing one. So when they told me one was missing today, I thought I would just have the remaining professor submit an electronic form. No luck; I originally said he would...
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The two that showed up were submitted electronically, unlike the missing one. So when they told me one was missing today, I thought I would just have the remaining professor submit an electronic form. No luck; I originally said he would...
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solaris:
i think i just said 'not that great.' not that bad either, just not the best.
and yea i'd say i have good taste in stuff, but that's because i am me.
and yea i'd say i have good taste in stuff, but that's because i am me.
glassheart:
its something in the southern region that is out of the ordinary.
Ill post pics after I get it, im sure.
Ill post pics after I get it, im sure.
Well, my New Year's plans with my friends fell through. Mainly because they decided to have their baby on New Year's Eve day. Or the baby decided. However these things work.
So, I suppose I can forgive them cancelling our plans.
I still haven't seen the kid, though. I was at the hospital when their first was born. Apparently all the excitement wears off by...
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So, I suppose I can forgive them cancelling our plans.
I still haven't seen the kid, though. I was at the hospital when their first was born. Apparently all the excitement wears off by...
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aaardvark:
It will be easier for you in the long run if you just agree.
aaardvark:
Drunk, possibly, scandalous, probably not. I don't think the boy would appreciate that very much. But we could just have a night of raucous (sp?) good times.
My guitar shipped today! Finally! As you might recall, I ordered it in October. Hopefully it will arrive next week.
Other than that, it's a long weekend. That's good. I still don't have any plans for New Year's. No one to kiss, either, but that's nothing new. I'm almost positive that I'll survive.
Have a great New Year's celebration, everyone!
Other than that, it's a long weekend. That's good. I still don't have any plans for New Year's. No one to kiss, either, but that's nothing new. I'm almost positive that I'll survive.
Have a great New Year's celebration, everyone!
Last night I woke up with the Panic. Racing heartbeat, palpitations, tingly numbness. No reason for it, but it won't stop. You know how it is. Or maybe you don't.
It's not good, anyway.
Other than that things are going well. I've been working on this hellacious project at work, but tomorrow is my last day at it. Basically, the company has this software, and...
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It's not good, anyway.
Other than that things are going well. I've been working on this hellacious project at work, but tomorrow is my last day at it. Basically, the company has this software, and...
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Well, Christmas is gone for another year. I did manage to receive a number of gifts I actually wanted, including:
a harmonica
a Monster iCable for my iPod (to connect it to the stereo)
Emily Post's Etiquette
I have read my way through a large part of this book, and I've decided that it offers valuable advice on just about every situation that could ever...
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a harmonica
a Monster iCable for my iPod (to connect it to the stereo)
Emily Post's Etiquette
I have read my way through a large part of this book, and I've decided that it offers valuable advice on just about every situation that could ever...
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danielle:
DEATH TO BLACKBOARD AND ANY OF ITS MINIONS!!!!!
I hope it works out for you anyway
And I'm loving antepenultimate but I'll see your obverse and raise you a loquacious
I never knew that a Knickerbocker was also a name for a native or inhabitant of New York!!