I guess this is junior year...

I've been in school two weeks. So far I have to:

Answer 6 in-depth questions for shakespeare (requires about a full page of answers, typed, that all require very much thought)
Read Act 1 of Titus Andronicus (about 40 pages, but it's shakespeare, so it'll take time)
Start The Fountainhead (learning package book, it's about 600 pages)
Write an "expository essay" for English
Write an essay about speeding for Physics (wtf. W. T. F. I hate Mr. Kasting. You have no idea how much I hate Mr. Kasting).

All that plus normal homework, and a fundraiser for Art.
As always... it doesn't seem like much... it's just worthy of note that all this is after being in school for two weeks.

It's so weird. >_>

I had a great title that accurately conveyed the sense of exhaustion that I am currently feeling...

But I lost it in the pile of stuff-I'm-thinking-about...
So no witty and concise title for you.
So, I really shouldn't be this burned out, considering I've been back in school for three days. But it's just too much. But it really shouldn't be. There's my inner struggle.
This is actually completely unjustified. I just really hate school, that's all.
Ugh.

Yup. Yup. Yup.

So. First day of school. It's kind of surreal.. it hasn't quite hit that I'm going to be doing the same thing for 9 months yet... Ehh... maybe I'll get lucky and it won't hit until february. Really, really lucky. Doubtful but still.
I dunno... I'll get into my routine soon enough.
I tried running around the block. Now I remember why I hate running.
So... not a whole lot of homework.. got algebra and US history done in resource.. still have to write a couple introduction to Patrick poems for english... fun.
I drove to school. That was cool. And I got a parking permit. Also pretty snazzy. Woot.

By Request

I have been asked to post my schedule.

Advisory: Darr

1. Japanese 3: Lykins
2. US History: Fribley
3. Physics 1: Kasting
4. Algebra II H: Farless
5. English 11 H: Vincent
6. Show Choir: Hauan
7. Resource
8. Intro 3d Art: Ponsford

9. Shakespeare: Runge and (hopefully) Playwriting: Runge

There you have it. My schedule.

I guess I -have- to post.

It's been a while, huh? I've had plenty of time, just haven't felt like posting.

First off, music.

Windsor Drive

First word that comes to mind on "Shine" is 'contemplative.' From instrumentals to vocals to lyrics, the mood is consistent, and it flows beautifully.

Mellow: 7/10
Loud: 3/10
Lyrics: 8/10
Instrumentals: 9/10

The Static Age

Widely appealing. A lot easier to like than many bands. A bit darkerthan the above, mainly because the guitars are more front-and-center. It doesn't really sound like anything else. My example song is "Vertigo" (no, not THAT vertigo).

Mellow: 5/10
Loud: 5/10
Lyrics: 6/10
Instrumentals: 9/10

Action Action

The song "Paper Cliche:"
Variety. The verses are reminiscent of Franz Ferdinand and The Bravery... the chorus storms in, and *almost* sounds like something out of Jonothan Davis's head, though not as angry, vulgar, or, well, loud.
Note: If this song isn't for you, then try the others. The next one reminds me of Red Hot Chili Peppers and the Counting Crows.

Mellow: 4/10
Loud: 7/10
Lyrics: 7/10
Instrumentals: 7/10

Bury St. Edmunds

Instrumentally-driven. More involved than Sigur Ros, but just as floaty.
Note: Lyrics are apparently present further down the list. This applies to the song "Ties That Bind."

Mellow: 8/10
Loud: 1/10
Lyrics: N/A
Instrumentals: 9/10

All right, let's get on with the real blogging.

The road trip was fun... Don't want to blog about it, though. :P I'll give you states. OH, WV, PA, DE, NJ, NY, CN, RI, MA, NH, ME, NB, VT, ON. Cool.

I'm getting my driver's liscense on Wednesday. That's pretty cool. Also getting my school books and schedule the same day. That's questionably cool.

I guess I'm ready for school... I accomplished everything I really needed or wanted to accomplish during the summer, so I'm satisfied. I just wish the school year wasn't so long... I'm bored NOW, but by Feb. I'm going to be aching for summer again. Sigh. Inevitable I guess.

So, hmm, I guess I'll be done. I've done what I'm supposed to do. See you in a month.

Jk.

Maybe.