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Things are looking up
Warning: This post has the potential to become very positive. If you usually avoid things that are upbeat, do not continue reading.
I'm still in my pyjamas, on a morning where I was supposed to be productive. It's 11h43. However, I feel like a big weight has been lifted off my shoulders. A change from the panic I felt when I woke up this morning (you know, the feeling that you forgot something, or are late?). I've been in over my head with school work lately. It's novel after the other, essay after the other, project after the other. I have decided not to read the last novel assigned for my Canadian Lit class (because I just don't feel like it anymore, and don't have time) and I've done my part on the last (group) project I have to hand in. All I have to do now is write 2 essays. Ok, it's still a lot, but less than I had previously. The other weight on my shoulder lately has been my upcomming exam period. I met my Canadian Lit professor monday during her office hours. I didn't need to convince her twice to give me the exam on another date. She was outraged that the Faculty would not do anything with such a horrible schedule. She even asked me when it would be preferable for me to write it. I decided on before my other exams. It's the biggest one, so might as well write it first, when I'm still fresh. And finally, I've had these other non-school-related things that have been stresing me out. The first one is preperations for my trip to England. There are things that need to be looked into at the moment, like Visas and flights. It turns out I don't need a Visa, and I am one step away from booking my flights. I'm very glad that that's settled. I think it was my biggest source of stress. I was shopping around for prices... I want to get the best deal. And then there is this spaghetti lunch I am organizing with my level 2 cooking class. It's this saturday. I still have stuff to do for that, but the biggest part of the job is done. So now my mind is (almost) clear (because it never really is). It will be easier to sit down and write my essay. I think I'll work outside for a while, it's nice, warm and sunny. I love the spring. Even the gross smell brings back memories: me in my duck shoes (remember those?), with my new pink skipping rope, skipping with my sister in the drive way. Spring music: Keane (Everybody's Changing, and basically all of there songs).  Thanks Kass and Jazzy for the comments and encouragements. Everwood was really good, don't you think Kass?
Untitled
How do you name a post that conains bits and pieces of the past 2 weeks? I didn't have the energy to think one up, so I came up with "Untitled". Very original isn't it? Hey, if Simple Plan can do it, so can I! hihi.
This have been very hectic around here. The semester has to be one of the most extreme semesters of my University career. Essays to write, novels to read, presentations to prepare... it doesn't end. And things aren't about to get better either. I have the exam schedule from hell. Let me show you: 18 april - 9h30-12h30 19 april - 9h30-12h30 19 avril - 7h00-10h00 20 april - 9h30-12h30 We have a 3 week exam period. Why did mine have to be end up like that? They have a rule that if you have 3 or more in 24 hours, they can move one. Technically, I don't qualify. I've even talked to the big boss when it comes to this, and there's nothing she can do. Come on! My only option is to talk directly to my professors, and convince them to give me the exam on another date. I hope it works out. Things are going well with that special guy in my life. The hard thing is to balance school and time I spend with him. We have "homework dates" from time to time, just so we can catch up and do work at the same time. I also have good news. I have been accepted in a summer program at a University in England. I'll be spending 4 weeks there this summer. This is something I have wanted to do during the past couple of years. Things never worked out, until I came accross this perfect opportunity. I am very happy about it. Everwood starts again next week. It's back in it's original monday timeslot. I ahve a class that night, which means I won't be able to tape the episodes without the commercials (so it's less enjoyable to watch afterwards, and it takes more VHS space). However, I saw that it's airing on wednesdays on the Canadian channel, so I have options. I can't wait for the new episode. I missed the show so much... the last one was in November I think. This might also be the last season; it's not sure if it's comming back on the new CW next fall. It would be too bad, it's such a good show. I think I'll watch the last episode tonight, to get back into the groove. Atonement by Ian McEwan. I'm reading this novel for an english literature class. It's really good. This is the first time that I genuinely enjoy a novel that is imposed on me for a class. I'm a little more than half way done. So far, it's very well written. I'll end it on this. I hope everyone is having a good Spring (Fall for Jazzy). Thanks Jazzy and Kass for the comments.
Google Discrimination
My Gilmore Girls website is being overlooked by Google. I was wondering why my visitor number had dropped lately. It's almost dropped by half. Previously, if one typed Gilmore Girls or "Gilmore Girls" on Google, my website would be the first or second one on Page 2 of the results. Now, nothing. To find my website, you have to type Gilmore Memories, which is not very practical. It's probably due to the recent switch of eFanGuide to Hollywood.com. Every eFanGuide address now changes to its equivalent on Hollywood.com automatically. My website's entry on Google was the eFanGuide address. It had seniority, because I had been on that same address for 3 years. But now that the eFanGuide entry is no longer on Google, my website is falling into the unknown, which is sad.
I love my website, I put a lot of time and effort into it. However, in this big sea that is the web, it's hard to get noticed. Especially if you are being overlooked by the "web-god" Google. I'm looking into word-of-mouth techniques to attract more visitors. I'm hoping for things to pick up soon. I have loyal visitors, which is great. It makes the Forum more intimate, because we all know each other. I have a new project (still) in the works for the website, so hopefully once it's online, I'll be able to draw a new clientele. That being said, visit us at GilmoreMemories.com ! I hope everyone is having a nice week. The end of the semester is drawing near. Busy Busy Busy. I am thankful to have that special guy to cheer me up. Oh, and my new Harry Potter DVD! Thanks Jazzy for the comment.Archives:
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