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In Which Beam Rambles.

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RadiantBeam
, May 30th, 2012 at 01:30 PM (2028 Views)
(Just a heads up, I cannot justify my string of thoughts in this blog post. I just had the urge to write my thoughts out for some reason, and who am I to deny my urges?)

Been a bit on the restless side with avatars lately, as I'm sure many (all) of you have noticed. Random fun fact: I actually have a bad habit of changing my avatars often when I'm feeling restless, nervous, or just generally stirred up for some reason with no way of letting the energy out. One of my friends figures it because I like messing around with thing I can control, when I otherwise feel like I'm powerless in a situation. Not sure why I'm doing it recently, but eh, it'll stop eventually. I think. Maybe.

Will probably be going to see Snow White and the Huntsman during the weekend, with my grandma. She expressed an interest in going with me when I mentioned it, and so did my sister, but I don't know if she'll still be up to that, so might just be me and Grandma. Which hey, not a problem, I enjoy one on one time with her, she's a fun old lady.

Officially switched my options near the end of the semester; I'm now a lab animal science major, instead of pre-vet. Basically all it changes is I don't have to take two required courses that would have gotten me into vet school, and I don't have to break my back over keeping my GPA up.

Passed chemistry (with a D, but take what you can get with this school), which surprised me. Explains why I'm currently only attending summer organic chemistry lectures and not actually in the class, since I didn't register for it early enough due to worrying over whether or not I'd pass chemistry this semester. But the professor is willing to let me sit in and listen, so why not? It'll give me a good foundation for what I'm in for during the fall semester, even if it means I have to get up early four days out of five.

I cut the cult-de-sacs out of my walk yesterday, and my ankle felt pretty good. It hasn't been bothering me like it was the other night, so I'm not sure if shortening my original walk route did it, or if it's the lack of stress the past few days. I'll keep walking the new path until it hurts again, since for now it seems to work.

My dog's starting to show his age, in little ways. It's a bit odd; on one hand I'm not too surprised, considering he's nine years old (and still has a few more years to go, so it's not like he's at death's door), but on the other hand it's a little distressing to see sometimes. He doesn't walk as far as he used to, and he's gotten nervous about going up and down stairs in the dark, since he can't see too well. I'm trying not to think about it too hard right now, because honestly, raising an animal from a puppy and then to an elderly dog is a new experience to me.

Come the start of June this weekend, I'm going to force my muse to cooperate with me. Might not be as easy as it would have been if I had a completely free summer, but I think my update hiatus has lasted long enough.

And if you read this whole post right up until the end, have a free internet cookie.

- Beams
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  1. Heroslayer's Avatar
    *Eats cookie*

    Hope you have a good time. And I'm glad to hear that your ankle is feeling better. Hopefully it just needed a night's sleep or whatever. The class thing is good if you thought you failed. So that's always a good surprise.

    Good Luck with the muse thing. I haven't found a way to get that to work, so if it does, please, share some tips. >_>
  2. Aiden's Avatar
    Okay, in order of things:

    1) It's by far one of the most benign nervous habits you could have, so don't worry too much about it. Trust me, there are worse. Far worse.

    2) Let me know how that movie is, might look into it!

    3) And that's one source of stress out of your way, at least.

    4) Here's hoping the ankle thing heals up as quickly as possible; it's certainly not a nice way to spend the summer.

    5) Ah... yeah, I've seen that one myself, personally. Cancer for my dog though, which was... depressing. What with raising him from a puppy and all.

    6) WRITE. WRIIIITE.

    *eats cookie*
  3. Theocrass's Avatar
    Beam, you should move to Cali and let me pamper you~ <3
  4. Aiden's Avatar
    New York is closer-*shot*
  5. Lycodrake's Avatar
    I have a bit of the restlessness with my avvie at times, but decided to stick with my current one...at least for a while. ^^;
    Not sure if anyone I know is interested in seeing Snow White and the Hunter with me, so I might have to wait on that one.
    Glad to hear about your classes going well, and to see that you made that decision and feel comfortable with it.
    I'm also glad to hear that you're ankle is okay, or at least that you're adjusting and handling it well.
    I know that feeling, Beam; it's really saddening and depressing to see your beloved pet(s) age... ;___;
    *can't demand you write, but hopes you do*
    *noms on cookie* :3
  6. The Sylentnight's Avatar
    *munches on muffin*

    I read the whole entire thing but you did not have DAH RIHT COKIEZ!

    Seeing you change our avatar quickly is actually quite an endearing characteristic as well as giving me some new images to see which I find nice.

    Hope your ankle is all right. My little sister just bruised half of her left foot and now has somesort of cast around it so she can walk around. it looks painful for her so hope your not in any trouble.

    I'm sorry to hear about your dog. I kind of understand because I had a kitten I adopted from the streets and raised her like a part of the family. Had to let her live outside because the landlord of our apartment doesn't approve of pets. Didn't see her for about 2 months until my mom told me she got hit by a car.

    Didn't even get a chance to bury her. ;_; Hope things go well with your dog.

    Glad to hear that your going to try writing some new chapter out. but don't try to force it out if it frustrates you. No need to force yourself if you have a headache.
  7. Laith's Avatar
    Man, sorry about the dog. Losing someone so close is hard. I still remember how I lost the first one we had (he was born when I was 4) ;_;

    As for forcing the muse, I recommend trying to write whatever happens to cross your mind at the moment Word or whatever program you use opens, even if it is nonsensical and stupid. It helps to warm both fingers and mind. Also it has no pressure! That's a plus.
  8. Dark Pulse's Avatar
    Delicious cookie is delicious.

    It's good to see that your ankle isn't bugging you so badly, and at least now it sounds like you're not going to sweat the college courses. Passing is the key thing; you can always re-take the course later if it bugs you or something, too.
  9. Elf's Avatar
    . . . I need to change my avatar too. I've had this Archer since we've gotten the new board. As to what I'd change the avatar too, I have no idea.

    Also WRITAN!

    Still, I hope whatever it is that is making you restless clear up, and enjoy some Man Pretty in the form of Chris Hemmingsworth this weekend.

    MAN PRETTY.
  10. Neir's Avatar
    Raising a dog is... an important experience. At least in my book. A very, very valuable one, all feelings included.

    Also, it's cul-de-sac. Not cult.

    If you want help with Chem or Orgo, I'd be happy to help. Feel free to shoot me a PM/VM/IRC message any time.
  11. RadiantBeam's Avatar
    Quote Originally Posted by Neir
    Also, it's cul-de-sac. Not cult.
    Cuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuurses.

    Thanks, I'll have to remember that in the future.