Wednesday, October 16, 2002

 

"I'm not big into communism, with the exception of course of the perfected communist society of Star Trek: The Next Generation."

The above quote is from Kate Buckley, one of the Americans. That girl cracks me up, I tell ya.

The other night, after supper, I decided spontaneously to go see a movie in Richmond. I was going to see Road to Perdition, but when I discovered that Red Dragon was playing even earlier I opted for that. Yes. I went on a wacky train ride to Richmond and saw Red Dragon. ALL ALONE. BY MYSELF.

It was the first time I'd ever been to the cinema alone. Not just here, anywhere. It was super creepy because it was a big giant theatre, unlike the one in which Kathryn and I saw One Hour Photo, and it was one of those old-looking movie palace types complete with faux-balconies and big organ-pipes to either side of the screen. Way super scary. And I sat in the second row, and there was only one other person in my row and like ten other people in the theatre - other than that it was empty. Ooh, creepy. And not having anyone with me made the jumpy parts extra jumpy. But anyway, it was a good time. The movie was decent, though I still maintain that the script left something to be desired, as did most of the minor actors who only appeared in the movie for a scene or two. They just didn't seem to care. Grrr.

There's this boy in my creative writing class who is somewhat attractive. I call him Shaggy Boy because he is...erm...shaggy. He seems like he's probably not nice, though. Anyway, Kathryn, who is also in my creative writing class, has decided that I like him and should hook up with him. Which I don't, and most likely shouldn't. I just mentioned that he was attractive. Anyway, she wants to write a note and pretend it's from me which will say: "Hey. Wanna do it? Check one: yes, no maybe. Love, Ruth." I protested that I'm not at all interested in his personality or anything, and she replied that that was all the more reason to pursue a completely physical relationship. Sigh.

Anyway, I saw him today near my house. He rode past me on his bike. Then I saw him again, later, with a girl. Definitely a girlfriend or an almost-just-give-it-another-day-or-two girlfriend. She had long hair and a fringy coat and was walking along side him as he pushed his bicycle. They exchanged little meaningful glances and spoke softly, and laughed.

"Shaggy Boy was with a girl today," I told Erin during Body, Breath and Relaxation class.

"Was she a shaggy girl?" she asked.

I considered it. "Yes, actually." And it's true. I don't know if you get what I mean, but that's about the only way I can explain it. She was...shaggy. She probably has an excellent taste in music and speaks Japanese and cooks a mean omelette and plays the guitar. And even though I've harboured no feelings for Shaggy Boy, I felt strangely jealous of the girl because, just like with every boy I ever did like, the object of his affections was much cooler than I will ever be. Hmm. Feel strange sense of rejection without having actually been rejected.

Let's see. Nothing else to talk about, really. Oh, a guy in our American group named Andreas has started a Celtic jam session club thingy. The school has given us fifty dollars so far. I'm intrigued to see where it will go, but at the same time wondering if I will regret the commitment. And there's these two perfect, gorgeous, talented Irish girls who came to our first meeting tonight, and before whom I feel vastly inferior. Sigh.

Tonight, I shall eat chocolate.
posted by humanbecoming 6:12 PM

Monday, October 14, 2002

 

I have returned!

As you'll note, I haven't updated the Blog in something in the neighborhood of a million years. That last entry (which just went up five minutes ago) was begun on the 25th but not finished till today becuase I am a horrific slacker, and when I'm not feeling like slacking I am always actually kept away from the computer lab by legitimate work. I plan on not doing that any more. I mean the slacking, not the homework. Right.

Anyhow, since my last "current" entry, not a lot of tremendously cool things have happened, hence the lack of postage. Although I emailed Allyson one or two anecdotes that you're welcome to bug her about, if you wish. I did go to the Globe, with Erin, which was quite exciting. You can find a recount of that in her blog. Go down to 29.09.02 for that story - I would have linked directly to it, but my html skills are crap. I also went to the Lyric Hammersmith theatre a couple times. I saw The Red Shoes and Rhinoceros. Both were amazing pieces of theatre that I am glad to have taken in. Oh, and it turns out that my family HAS A CAT. Her name is Smudge. She is precious, black with a sort of smudgy white face. She's sort of as though Super K™ and Ginger ran at each other from opposite ends of a hallway, if you get me. (Note - I do not know why I felt the need to put a little trademark symbol after Andromeda's nickname, it just seemed like a good idea. I am in no way claiming rights to said nickname. Please do not sue me, Roberts family. ;) )

Erm...nothing's happened today, really. It's about two o'clock and I've felt a little sick, so have not eaten yet. I got an email from Shannon! And I'm about to go top up my phone and give her a call. Shh, no one warn her. *shifty eyes*

All right. That's all for the moment. I really will update more regularly now, truly. Love you all.
posted by humanbecoming 7:51 AM