first day of school... and I've already lost my chemistry textbook.
...
someone help me, please! It's not even possible to lose something on the first day of school... but I have done the impossible.

I've never lost a textbook before! It's not even funny. There was NO WAY on Earth I could have lost it... It would have made a loud thump if I'd dropped it, or if I forgot it, it'd be at home... and I've rummaged through my lockers at LEAST three times. I feel like whacking myself with my desk lamp! I feel so stupid and- and it's just not possible!

*sigh*


(I suck, I don't really post on LJ anymore haha... but I lurk around and peek at stuff... so yah.)

before I go... I leave you with this (posted at the top of my graphics gallery and on dA):


don't get it? watch this -> watch this -> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hv85OvP1Q5M (yah... too lazy to do codes right now)

hey guys! I haven't posted here for a while because I haven't had a lot of things to say. So, instead, there's going to be a lot in this entry! *sigh*

First of all, new layout!! ofshootingstars ofshootingstars ofshootingstars <-CLIIIIICCCKKK!
I love the yellow. When I first saw this layout by palebird on my flist, I just loved it to bits, and (even though I hadn't necessarily wanted a layout change) just tada used it! I looooove this layout. Header's by me, of course. I don't make many headers that are like this.

Speaking of graphics, I got AOTM at Vesp this month! I'm so happy!

Such a pretty award <3 I loves it so much. I've said this, but I'm going to say it again. Vesp and its staff, I LOVE Y'ALL SO MUCH!

So, I really want to read Beastly by Alex Flinn (I think that's his name), the story sounds so intriguing and Alex Pettyfer's gonna be in the movie :D So, I wanna read it before the movie comes out. They're filming in Canada too! I've read a Beauty and the Beast-like story already by Robin McKinley... called... Beauty? yeah. I know some of you guys are Robin McKinley fans, eh?

I'm going to try to post a lot more now, though I might not get to because I have two music exams in August! *sigh* Summer time = music exams, always. At least, after this violin exam (if I pass, which I hope I will cuz I'm not really ready yet) I'll stop violin, and only have school violin to worry about! Music History... *sigh* not my favourite thing.

I really feel like doing that 15 movie quotes meme, I might post it tomorrow?

hey, there actually wasn't that much to say! Know what I mean about me missing out on June, now? haha, Well, ta ta for now!

yarp, exams are here! Six this year! I just wrote English and Math yesterday. It wasn't too bad... On Monday it's Physics and French which won't be too bad either... I've heard that Physics is really long though... gah, I suck at time management!

I really need to enter some challenges on Vesp (they look so good), but I always end up doing something else when I open Photoshop these days... it's weird. Well, I have one of the sigs that are needed for the Angels & Demons challenge... I just need to make the angel sig, which should be easy considering I normally DO make light graphics... hmmm If only I could enter my previously made angel sig!

( TAYLOR LAUTNER ON MY MIX, WHAT? )

Speaking of music, I have recently gotten very obsessed (well, not REALLY, but still) with Marianas Trench's new album. They're a Canadian band, and they're awesome, and you guys should check them out. Anyway, they're touring Canada! But I can't go to the concert they're having near my city because
a) none of my friends wanna go with me
b) my parents won't let me go alone
c) I don't want my parents coming with me (that's just really weird)

*sighhhh*

Lastly, it's...
( MEME TIMEEEE )

wow... long post heh.

WHY AM I SO INDECISIVE?
I love Adam and Kris both very much. This morning (and over the weekend) I decided I'd cheer for Kris. Before, I was cheering totally for Adam. Now I'm just on the fence. I feel like Kris is being overshadowed by Adam. Kris' performances were amazing (and he has a cute smile but shhh). Of course, when you compare him with Adam, he's not as good, but if he were up against... say Danny (no, I don't hate Danny, I just don't like him that much :P I hated his cover of You are so Beautiful <- one of my fave songs, but IMO he didn't do so well with it), he'd probably win for sure (well maybe not, but I love Kris more, so... yeah)! Kris is more conservative while Adam has a flashier style (not saying it's a bad thing)

On the other hand, Adam really does have absolute amazing talent. His cover of Mad World was probably my fave performance of his. But Kris did SO WELL with Heartless AND HIS COVER OF AIN'T NO SUNSHINE! I loved Hanson's cover of Ain't no Sunshine on their Underneath Acoustics Tour, but KRIS <3

SO YOU THINK YOU CAN DANCE this Thursday! Anyone remember Benji? I loved him. He was in Christina Aguilera's Lollipop music video, eh?
Apparently I should watch SYTYCD Canada, because it's "just better" (according to two of my good friends). I should, but that's term one of school which is the busiest term for me! Hehe.

Anyway, HAVE YOU GUYS HEARD GREEN DAY SINGLE? It came out April, but I kinda didn't hear about it until... well now, cuz THEIR ALBUM IS OUT. YES. WHO HAS IT? IS IT GOOD? I'm so jealous. I really need to go out and get it.

OH OH OH so some of you know of my extreme obsession with McFly. (I LOVE YOU TOM HARRY DANNY AND DOUGIE!) I really need that Region 1 Radio:ACTIVE Live at Wembley DVD. Too bad it's Region 1. BUT IT'S NUMBER ONE DVD! OOH YAH! I love those dudes so much.

Exams a week Friday! So not happy. At least I get more time to make graphics during that time (don't ask).

Gotta go study for a French Oral!
~me

PS anyone know of a good meme to do? :D I'm in a mood for memes!

FIRST OF ALL
OMG OMG THERE'S A STINKIN SPIDER IN THE CORNER OF MY ROOM
NO NO
IT'S MOVING
IT'S ABOVE MY HEAD ON THE CEILING

Secondly,
HAPPY BIRTHDAY ISA calliecow and hypnoticdream
Isa, your gift is coming real soon, I promise! Hezzie, you have your pressie :D

THIRD.
OMG OMG
IT'S AN ORANGE SPIDER
DOES THAT MEAN IT'S POISONOUS?
OMG
AHHHHHHHHHH

Fourth.
YAY IT'S LEAVIN-
NO IT'S NOT
IT'S COMING BACK TO THE TOP OF MY HEAD PART OF CEILING

/caps

I'm going to call my father to exterminate it
everyone say goodbye to the orange spider.
Shall we name it something?
Let's name it C-Plus

OH OH
PS my photobucket works again! Now I have to change links AGAIN. *sigh*

My photobucket blew up. No, not literally. But I can't access it, nor can I (or anyone, I think) see anything I've posted on there.
PHOTOBUCKET HATES ME!
*glower*
So, I've had to create a new account.
At least I didn't have a mood theme uploaded so that I can't feel certain moods, until I re-upload them! (hehe, Isa).

Chaos says, "Girlie's coloring on this sig make the whole sig extremely elegant, setting a poignant melancholy tone to the signature. Her blending is very clean, and it is amazing to see how much she has grown since she first started." Mayde says, "The first thing that struck me about this piece was just how instantly recognizable the style is. You could just look at it and know right away that it's Girlie's work. Her unique style stands out from the crowd, and this siggie is the epitome of that. Not only does it have great style, but it is also flawlessly executed and wonderfully blended. I love how the warm golds and reds of the girl contrasts with the grays and blues as well. It is truly breathtaking." ~from Vesp may newsletter found here

I KNOW RIGHT? I KNOW RIGHT?
I was SO happy when I saw that. You guys have no idea. I've been hugging everyone in my path! This means sooooo much to me.
The award is just soooo purty (as per usual, Shara)! I just can't believe it! I looked through the newsletter and had to read the GOTM section at LEAST three times before I could get it in my head that it's ME! I'm still in awe and shock and excitement and happiness and *RUNS AROUND SCREAMING*

VESP STAFF YOU GUYS ARE MY ABSOLUTE LOVES RIGHT NOW. I have improved a lot since my beginning days. Blending is clean??I have a style?! I...never noticed...

I think I should press post before I go into a capslock frenzy!

I haven't been around much, but I'll update more Easter weekend!
Just a little note...
I have Twitter! (I kinda got in December but only just used it recently, but I have no one on there yet)
click -> http://twitter.com/ofshootingstars
yes, I'm too lazy to do html :)
I have a new aim sn --> hereforthecandy
add me gaaaiiiizz :D

sewwwwww haiiii guysssss *waves furiously*
newwwww graphicsssss





aaaaaand a blendy-blend


EVERYONE, if you haven't seen Dr. Horrible's Sing-Along Blog yet, YOU SHOULD. It's amazing. I actually saw it last summer (well, the first part) and then I finished watching it last week. Just go to youtube and type in 'dr. horrible's sing-along blog' or, actually, JUST COPY AND PASTE. Some person's put up all of it on youtube. It's only 45 mins (approximately)! (I've been listening to the soundtrack almost non-stop yesterday)
Here's the first part!

It seems that every time I revamp my graphics gallery I'll find a new layout for my journal... meh. Anyway, yes, I have a new layout! Hurrah! sooooo.... clicky -> ofshootingstars
I love the greenness of this layout; it's so unique! I don't quite like the header I've made for this though... I might change it tomorrow, meh, I'll see if it's still bothering me tomorrow. Perhaps one of you will figure it out?
I think it just doesn't fit... Yeah, I'll probably change it... tomorrow.
Whacha think?

heyyyy guys!
first of all, Happy Valentine's Day!
here's a set of icons that I made for a challenge on a graphic board; but it's v-day celebration-themed too, so it doesn't really matter!



I'm not really a V-day person. I find it too commercialized, and I've never been a really big fan of pink (and particularly because for spirit week - last week - at school, our grade's colour is pink, I've just had too much pink these days). But, I deal with it. The roses and chocolate (though, I'm not really a chocolate person either because people usually give milk chocolate, and I only like dark chocolate; I'm so weird, eh?) are very romantic gestures, I have to admit since I am a romantic at heart. :D

So, my birthday's coming up! Feb. 25th! My b-day's always near Oscar time which is always fun and good. One year I remember having my birthday on the exact day of the Academy Awards and I had to eat dinner with my god-parents! Urgh, it was TORTURE! When I got back, it had already started! *sigh* Where I live, the snow is almost gone! I'm not a huge fan of snow, but I really want snow on my birthday because if there isn't....then it'd just be abnormal!

Tetris is the most amazing game ever. It's so addicting. Correction; it's too addicting. Especially Tetris Friends on facebook. I have achieved 2:09 in sprint mode. I am ridiculously proud of myself. It's amazing.

Other than that.

We're doing yoga at school for four consequent Mondays. We just had a class the past Monday. It was hilarious. The person kept going on about how our hearts are flashlights and we need to spread our bodies to let the light shine brighter. Then, at the same time we have to reach for our hearts outside of the body, and let our hearts melt.
BUT, it was very relaxing. Though, on Tuesday, my muscles didn't seem to find it hilarious or relaxing at all.

We've watched Les Choristes at school. And my friends and I are obsessed.
...with the boy, who is not really a boy anymore, cuz I think he's nineteen right now. *dies*
JEAN-BAPTISTE MAUNIER. *dies again*
At first I didn't think he was that amazingly hot, because his cheekbones are too prominent... BUT WHEN HE OPENED HIS MOUTH TO SING... My heart melted. lol. Just watch him sing! -> clickey!
I found a video where he speaks english! His accent! clickey!

this looks quite fun.
stolen from finchory

1. Grab the book nearest you. Right now.
2. Turn to page 56.
3. Find the fifth sentence.
4. Post that sentence along with these instructions in your LiveJournal.
5. Don't dig for your favorite book, the coolest, the most intellectual. Use the CLOSEST.

'With her long flowing skirts and the hair she almost could have been a geisha, except that she was way too noisy.'


whoever can guess that is good, real good.

click here now.

I really want a pessimist's mug, and those t-shirts are pretty nice as well.

Hello everyone, long time no post (mostly because of exams)!

So, first of all...
happy, happy news, whoo! Over all, I think I did... fine (yes, there's a reason for the pause :D). English; I kinda rushed the last three long answers and left about a minute for sentence types in the grammar section... French; easy, peasy, except in my composition I forgot to write a good experience at a restaurant, and I only wrote a bad experience. I'll receive marks for grammar and vocab though, so I'll probably lose as much as three marks on the content. Geography; rushed short essay, but I think I got the main points in. Math; pretty well, actually. Computers; overstudied, except for one or two facts, I'll be fine. pinkheartcookieand illusionalimageGO ON MSN NOW so that we can appreciate the sweet taste of freedom together. *sighhhhhhs dreamily*

On the agenda today, we have my thoughts on the Twilight movie (heh, bet you guys are dying to hear about that xD), NaNoWriMo results *cough,* and graphics related things.

( Twilight drabbles (it's kinda long) )
Ooh...fuuu, that was such a long post. Just a little bit longer (hahaha, JoBros), guys, I promise!

NaNoWriMo - ahaha... *sweatdrop* you, um really don't want to know... my final word count was a little under 9k... but in my defense, I had tons of assignments and tests! *sigh* I feel so guilty too... You can all feel free to throw tomatoes at me, cuz I've been throwing potatoes at my head.

Okie... last thing, and then I'm done, I promise! I'm doing a 100 Challenge over at Vesp. Now that it's break, I'll finally have time to make graphics! So, stupid me decided to enter the challenge. hehehe. I've done 10 icons so far...





what do you guys think of them?

first of all... I made a new set of icons! I have a friend who told me this joke-thing, and I found it really amusing (none of the other people did, though)! So... I made icons!
The actual joke goes like this...

One leaf said to another leaf...
Leaf 1 - Don't leaf me!
Leaf 2 - I've already packed my trunk, and I need to branch out.
Leaf 1 - But if we find someone else, we can be a tree-some. Then, we can do twig-onometry together! Now I don't have anyone to go twig-or-tree-ting with anymore!
Leaf 2 - I really have to grow, though.
Leaf 1 - I don't be-leaf you.

here are teh iconssss



anyhooo... other than that, I have a new layout for mah journal! Credit goes to enamour @ appleleaf. The header's by me, and I've tweaked the text size, but that's it.
ofshootingstars <-CLICKEY!

I have to rush off now, but next time I post shall be about my *shudder* nanowrimo result (practically non-existant) and Twilight movie (which I saw on the 22nd!). Tata for now!

~me

because magizoopsia wanted to see my 'to read/watch animanga' list. So, I decided to scan it.



Sorry... it's a bit crumpled because my desk isn't that organized. :D But, most of those folds are from last year, since I stuck this sheet on the wall the past summer. I've used this for doodling purposes... and the back has smudged pencil stuff on it... I think I used this sheet to help me not smudge my drawings too. From the looks of the folds... I think I probably used it for a paper airplane once... Heh. I'm not wasting any paper though, that's a good thing, right? Right.

The bottom's also strangely ripped off...

Huh.

Thanks for the good wishes guys! I'm feeling a lot better! Thanks. I had to take this horrid Chinese-y stuff. It was so salty, the taste stayed with me for five minutes afterwards. Ugh.

Heroes in fifteen minutes! Gotta get ready!

Lots of Love,
me

Hi everyone. I art very, very sick. I don't even understand how I got it. The most possible way is someone from school spreading her germ by coughing at me or something. Hm... now who can I blame? *cackle*

I've never been this sick. Well, I probably have, but I haven't ever lost my voice as I have now. Yesterday morning when I woke up, I was a bit parched, and I was already croaking. However, after swim practise (yes, even in my state I swam laps in a pool) I could speak! That is... until homeform, when my voice started to really high when I spoke. Ugh, it was horrible! All through the day my voice was thin and high when I spoke. When I stressed something like 'I hate this squeakiness,' the hate would be squeaked. My friends were saying how cute I sounded, while I was sometimes laughing at myself and getting annoyed at my voice. One of them declared how talking to me was sort of like talking to a little child because of how high my voice was. Another of my friends said how it was almost like talking to herself, because of how quiet my voice was.

Around 2:30pm, I ate a cough drop and I started croakingly talking normally! Since I had chamber choir rehearsal after school, I decided to take another just before the dismissal bell! I was high on two candies and I could sing for half an hour! Candy makes the world go round! And then it all went downhill from there. Well, not really. I was back to my high voice around 4:15pm and getting annoyed at my friend who could sing every note in choir beside me in her perfect voice. Hmph. XD

Last night was painful. I woke up every three hours to blow my nose and have a sip of water. I could hardly breathe because of my stuffed up nose. I hate breathing with my mouth, so that's why I had to blow my nose. It hardly worked. But, I got enough sleep. Then, this morning I woke up, and everything was gone. My voice was not there! Instead, I squeaked when I talked. And it was so quiet. My father made fun of me by trying and failing at imitating my voice. Ha....not.

I stayed home from Homecoming (that was today) and I instead shuffled around in the house being depressed at my squeaky state. Then, about 3:00pm my voice completely disappeared. Like I don't even squeak anymore. Everything was silent. Okay, like maybe one word in a sentence is squeaked, but other than that, I was quiet. Ugh. It's so stupid. WHY ME?!

Today I had this MSN conversation with a fellow fsick riend who DID go to Homecoming, but went straight home afterwards. Our conversation went something like this.
Me: I'm squeaking.
Her: I can't breahe. I keep blowing my nose, but nothing's coming out.
Me: At least you can talk.
Her: I can't sleep either. At least you can sleep.
Me: I wake up every two hours to blow my nose. If you call that sleeping...
Her: Too true.
Me: HEY I SNEEZED! AND IT'S THAT SNOT-COMING OUT KIND OF SNEEZE!
Her: Yay!
Me: (after blowing nose) I can breathe now!
Her: Congrats.

My throat doesn't even hurt. I just can't talk. And, my nose is stuffy. One nose-hole is stuffed up and the other ain't. It's so stuffed that one of my ears are wonky. You know that feeling when you go down/up in an elevator? Well, that's what one ear feels like and no matter how many times I swallow, I still can't get that feeling away! It's bizarre.

At least I have the long weekend ahead of me! Oh, and magizoopsiagave a youtube link to an anime that I knew about. I'm not sure if you guys have heard about it. 5 centimeters Per Second, anyone? I think I heard from someone on dA about how sweet it is or something. I'm on part 6 of 8, and so far it's so good. It's so sad. I've always wanted to watch it, I even have it in my 'to read/watch animanga' list (it's on my wall) but I've always been too lazy or busy to look it up. I totally recommend it, everyone.

Well, I think I should sleep now. See you guys!