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I dislike not having money for anything. I went to the ice-cream stand with my friends but since I didn't have any money I couldn't take an ice-cream. I know. Petty, but it was a bummer. Afterwards I went to HM and I saw this great looking dress and this really cool top that I would die to have in my wardrobe. I need some new clothes for my trip to France because I've outgrown the majority of my clothes and I'm in definite need of new shoes. I hate needing new things.

I must get a summer job this summer, or get back the 6,000 I borrowed my mother, otherwise I won't afford anything. I might be able to buy a paid account one day. I was going to clear out my userpics today but since I felt like I couldn't delete some (since I couldn't reupload them if I wanted to use them since they are on my PC which has no Internet so I can't use any that are there).

Anyway, enough money talk. I saw... what was it I saw yesterday? Oh yeah, Doctor Who. Donna = ILU ♥

I did the English national exam and I know that it went well. Wait, did that sound snobbish? I mean, I'm 90% certain it went well. The only thing was that I was too bored to glance through what I'd written so I just turned it in when I put on the finish touches. I can't imagine there'd be any major mistakes in it.

So, what should I do now? I have a French presentation to do but... damn, I REALLY don't wanna do it.

It kinda hurts having six userpics. I know that if I ever get any kind of money (or well... a credit card), I'll invest in more userpics because having to choose between the.... X amount of icons I have saved (I think it's actually up to something like 7000 without being dramatic) is torture. All those Sarah Connor Chronicles, X-Files, X-Men, Doctor Who, Being Human, Gossip Girl, Supernatural etc. icons that I have to pass down because of the lack of space :( Woe. I don't know why but sometimes it's just... liberating on such trivial matters as a shortage of icon space.

Happy birthday coffeegirl18, I hope you have an amazing one.

Things to do this week:

- Finish that History paper I've so glamorously "forgotten"
- Do Spanish test
- Read "Seven Spiritual Laws to Success" (pfft, I like reading those sorts of things because well... it's an interesting read)
- Do a 'Why we should all watch Being Human'-post
- Finish the second last episode of season one of X-Files and start on the second season. Oh, Krycek, I can't wait for your evil face to appear on my screen ♥
- Do English test
- Do Being Human icons
- Work on my John/Cameron fansite (anyone interested in giving a hand?)

Anyway, as you might imagine, I will have quite a few things to do, although most of these things probably won't take long. And therefore, I'm going to ask anyone, who is willing, to give me a plot which I will write a story out of. It doesn't have to be anything fancy, just so that I'll start writing something. Preferably something fantasy/young adult/supernatural thingy because well... I feel like writing something like that.

I don't know why but I became in the mood of writing something corny like:

Kevin, a seventeen year old vampire lord, has to battle with English tests, hormones, a coven of angry, vengeful witches and, of course, another clan of vampires moving in on his territory.

lol. I amuse myself. Anyone interested in reading that? I guess I'm looking for something to write where I don't have to be 100% serious all the time.

Oh, and I finished reading 'Le Mur' of Jean-Paul Sartre (easy reader!French, of course, since I'm not that strong in the French language) YAY! :D It's about three prisoners, right?, that get sentenced to death during the Fascism (is that the correct term for that period of time?) and this one guy is being sentenced to death because he refuses to give the military information of the whereabouts of someone and just as he's about to get executed he gives the military false information, thinking it would be funny to send them on a wild goose chase, but he ends up not being executed because it turns out they found the guy at the location he said. Did I understand the story correctly?

I had this really embarrassing thing that happened to me today before PE which involved me speaking French and God... I really love the language, but c'est impossible pour moi apprendre la langue. At least not speaking-wise. And I really want to get the information stuck in my head, so in attempt to save my declining French (or something) I got a hold of three French language courses. Hopefully, they're going to help me out. And I've decided to watch a bit of A Very Long Engagement (the only French movie I have, I bought it since I couldn't find Amélie) every day in hope for something to happen. Keep your fingers crossed!

Apparently Gossip Girl starts again April 21st or something, which I think is good news. I think time is going to fly by and I'm so glad that GG will start airing again. It's the perfect show to relax and just watch out of pure enjoyment. It's not as "serious" and prestigious as other shows can be. For example, the angst on Supernatural (♥ that show) is pretty hard to digest and sometimes it's so larger than live that it's... just... out there, you know? It's such an overload of emotions sometimes that even though it's a fantastic show with fantastic writers and staff and whatnot, it can be difficult to watch just because of the heck of it. Gossip Girl isn't like that. You can sort of watch and make fun of the show without feeling that you're betraying something. Sort of, does that make sense?

I seem to have some sort of template as of late how my entries are being written. First something personal, and then I end with a fandom musing.

I officially have no idea how to work the tumbler (?)! I always end up getting the opposite effect of what I want - meaning wet clothes. *headdesk* I love being in charge of laundry. Doesn't at all put any kind of pressure on me that if I screw up, I'll have two sisters who will be very pissed because they'll be clothes-less... Oh the joyous day when my mother returns...

I'm in such a Veronica Mars mood that I'm thinking about rewatching season one, although I probably won't until I've read through The Golden Compass (aka. Nothern Lights).

Also, as much as I adore the English language (I'm an English junkie), I'm not so sure I'm looking forward to English class, which is incredibly weird. I probably just really need this break that's coming up. At least I have French tomorrow, which I'm oddly looking forward to.

Reading Schedule:
Pre-break reading: The Golden Compass
Break reading: Atonement
If-there's-more-time-during-break reading: The Golden Compass

Also I'm thinking about rereading the Fearless series by Francine Pascal. I remember being such a huge fan a couple of years ago. Gaia is like Veronica Mars, totally kick-ass. *sigh* Such a wonderful series of books. Need. to. buy. more. I think I've read up to 13 but... for some reason some of my books aren't where they're supposed to be, now I notice. Oh woe.

Edit: Are there any extra material on the season one DVD of Veronica Mars? If so, what? :P Commentaries? Interviews?

I turned in two "scholarship" applications today. My school offers three scholarships every year that enables you to go a week to either Spain, France or Germany. I've applied for both France and Spain, considering I study both of them. I'm not trying to anticipate anything and just have a sort of "if it's meant to be" attitude about it. I think that's the best way to think about it.

crazydelicious0 is so sweet to me, trying to teach me things about French (I adore you sweetie for that ♥) and I'm so incredibly thankful. I wish I could share brain with her so I could learn everything and write French as easily as English because that would be absolute heaven. I think that if I forced myself to write French every day, I would eventually get better (lol, but then I had to send it somewhere for correction and I'm sure Camille has better things to do than to witness my pathetic attempts :P).

Anyway, off to read :D Oh, how I love reading ♥

PS: Also, if anyone happens to know if there are any French universities that allows you to study etc. in English? :.... *big grin*

A classmate of mine came over and we discussed a Geography assignment but I was slightly distracted by the fact that Gilmore Girls suddenly appeared on my screen. Seriously? Gilmore Girls, season one and two and possibly three (don't remember much) have to be one of the best shows in the world. It's just so adorable. Max Medina? Rory being all cute and fluffy? Grandparent-angst and awesomeness? Lorelai? Jared's geeky haircut? It's got everything! Not to mention it's exactly that kind of show that you sit down and watch with a cup of tea (I don't know why I always associate things that are cosy with a cup of tea) and perhaps some cinnamon cookies and you just... enjoy. And relax. Lorelai/Max are so my second favourite Lorelai pairing. My first one has to be Lorelai/Chris (I know, I'm against the general idea of what is shippy in this fandom but the romantic Luke-Lorelai thing never worked for me).

I hope you'll keep your fingers crossed for me tomorrow when I have French :D I need to learn two texts by heart and I'm not sure if I've done that yet. Will study more after House.

Also, I hate ads. I've forgotten how much I hated them. I found this fantastic layout that had all the right colours and everything, but when I try it on my journal, the ads mess it up. So now I have Expressive to make it look decent with ads. I feel dirty.

I'm contemplating whether or not I want a cellphone for Christmas. I want a Nokia because they are the environment friendliest and they have comfortable buttons to press, unlike Sony Ericsson. But the problem is that I can't really find one that fit my needs. I'm not even sure I want a music mobile, but that's what I'm looking at. Also, without new clothes, I feel like crap. I need a new wardrobe.

I really might just be the pickiest person alive. Also, I'm not entirely pleased with my layout. I don't know why. Anyone feel like making one for me perhaps? I only have three days left on my paid account *sniff* and it would be nice if I ended up with a prettier layout than this.

I have issues with mobiles. More specifically music mobiles. I prefer to keep the two things separate, yet I'm looking into music mobile phones. Also, a question for those who know, if you have email on your cellphone, is it free? It probably isn't but I thought I'd check.

Do you have any cellphone recommendations?

I've been extremely occupied with school lately. I just can't seem to wind down. I'm always stressing. Always. Constantly. I don't have any homework or such for the rest of the week, yet I can't help but think about the French lesson we're going to have on Friday (I'm worried about a lesson!) and the test we're going to have next week. I. hate. it.

So therefore I haven't been able to be a good LJ friend lately, but I know you're awesome enough to understand.

*sigh*

I absolutely love French movies. I don't know what it is but they are a bit bizarre in a way and you can really feel the culture that's in France with these movies and they are so great. Also it helps me to improve my French. A bit. *sigh* Why aren't there more French movies? Do you know any good ones that you can recommend?

I was high on the love yesterday so here comes more coherent thoughts about the SPN episode. Not in capslock.

( SPN 3x02 )

Speaking of something entirely unrelated, I wish I knew French better.

Yesterday I discovered that French isn't all about drama, anxiety and looking down on one self. I was writing a letter for French class which is due on Tuesday (I'm spending Saturday -> Sunday with my dad so I thought it would be a good idea to remove all "have to"s before going there). I'm a bit proud of myself, even though it might be a silly thing to be proud of.

Now I have to go and eat breakfast (I've actually started eating breakfast now that we've got müsli at home. It's actually pretty tasty)

It's gonna be so nice when the TV season starts again and I'll be able to actually write something of value.