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They went, though, just the same.
Did, in fact, go to bookstore and buy Wyrd Sisters. Also writings of Joan of Arc and The Duchess of Malfi from the sale table. Was extrememly tempted by Shadow of the Hegemon and Neverwhere. And Latin Ars Amatoria. And, in fact, everything on either side of that aisle. Actually by everything in the whole bookstore. Should not be going to bookstores! Should not be buying books when have no! income! whatsoever!
Maybe should consider listening to parents and getting job, as will not be on full scholarship forever, as parents have been increasingly hinting that would be a very good idea, as departmental advisor has repeatedly stated there are paid undergrad RA positions going begging in department despite budget cuts, as would enjoy an excuse to hang around campus all summer (read: play with library and ethernet connection), as like the feeling of accomplishing something and earning my own way, and as enjoy research and like people who run our labs. Also would greatly enjoy having own money to guiltlessly waste on books and online donations.
You know, I've decided I want to get a job. Unfortunately, job--> being responsible for something. Have *no* responsibility. Cannot even get up in time for 1:00 class sometimes, and like 1:00 class. Have not even changed root password after --C told me if I didn't he would break into my box just to show me.
(Edit: Have now changed root password. Realized it was in nature of challenge to post previous statement. May be irresponsible and lazy, but not stupid.)
Maybe should consider listening to parents and getting job, as will not be on full scholarship forever, as parents have been increasingly hinting that would be a very good idea, as departmental advisor has repeatedly stated there are paid undergrad RA positions going begging in department despite budget cuts, as would enjoy an excuse to hang around campus all summer (read: play with library and ethernet connection), as like the feeling of accomplishing something and earning my own way, and as enjoy research and like people who run our labs. Also would greatly enjoy having own money to guiltlessly waste on books and online donations.
You know, I've decided I want to get a job. Unfortunately, job--> being responsible for something. Have *no* responsibility. Cannot even get up in time for 1:00 class sometimes, and like 1:00 class. Have not even changed root password after --C told me if I didn't he would break into my box just to show me.
(Edit: Have now changed root password. Realized it was in nature of challenge to post previous statement. May be irresponsible and lazy, but not stupid.)
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Now excuse me for a few moments while I stew in jealousy of your full scholarship.
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That's enough.
I enjoyed Wyrd Sisters and want to watch the animation of it some time (I saw the tail end of it years ago on TV. Had no idea what it was, but I quite enjoyed Death)
Neverwhere is also good (but I'm also a Gaiman fan). Don't know about Shadow of the Hegemon. I wasn't that fond of Ender's Shadow (or really, of any of the series after Ender's Game). If I get my act together I might see if I can take it out of the library in Waterloo. (I can't believe that I spent 4 months there and never visited the library that was a 10 minute walk away from where I was staying)
I know how you feel about lack of responsibility and sleeping in far too late (although I don't think I ever slept through a 1:00 class - skipped, yes, frequently, but usually I was awake by then. My 8:30 class, on the other hand...)
Anyway, a job is probably a good idea, and if I can manage a full-time job, I'm sure you can too.
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The scholarship is probably the worst thing that ever happened to me. If I or my parents had been paying the tuition, I'd actually feel motivated and duty-bound to do my best at college. As it is, I slack through with just enough GPA to keep the scholarship, and spend most of my time futzing around online.
I've been treating myself to a new Discworld book every few months, in hopes of acquiring the full set. For some reason you never see Pratchett for sale secondhand. And I've somehow become a Gaiman fan despite not knowing any of his work other than Good Omens, Warning Contains Language, and about half of American Gods. Card-- I liked Ender's game muchly and Speaker for the Dead was good. The others, ehh. But I sorta promised
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What miffs me more is that I'm sure I've seen it before (outside of your journal) and managed to read it properly then.
Yeah, having your password the same as your username is just... but you know that and you've changed it, so all is well.
Of Gaiman's works, I've read the first two Sandman volumes as well as 'Death: The High Cost of Living', American Gods and Neverwhere (which my sister gave to me for my birthday), Stardust and, of course, Good Omens, as well as a good chunk of Neil's blog.
My family altogether owns all of the (major) discworld books (ie, no almanacs, diaries, cookbooks, etc. and only the first 'Science' book), but that doesn't do me too good when I'm away at university. I've managed to pick up The Fifth Elephant and Theif Of Time cheap in hardcover for my personal library, but that's about it.
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'Lo, am just reading friends of friends when I really ought to be doing my English essay.
*smiles brightly*