Midterm Venting [Archive] - The Technodrome Forums

HorseTechie

02-27-2002, 04:52 PM

That time in the semester is rolling around, and I thought to stick my neck out and give everyone the chance to growl and grumble, cheer and rejoice about the torture they're enduring. :razz:

Me...? I'm studying for a masters degree in New Media, so 'midterm tests' don't exist here. Nope! :grin:

The prof's just assign projects for us to do every other week. Right now, I'm in a group that's making a 30'second commercial for the 2002 World Cup. The four of us came up with this really funny plot. If I can I see if I can show it to you guys later.

But right now... I have this fun research paper on digital special effects. I'm anaylzing Jurassic Park right now. Weee! (I ain't being sarcastic either!)

azure turtle

02-27-2002, 04:54 PM

Hey, that sounds cool, HT! As for me, I got a calculus mid-term tomorrow, a chemistry mid-term on Monday, and all kinds of other things going on (lab reports, homework, projects, reading). UGH! I hate work!! And the quarter system is like a double-edged sword.....At least I know I can visit the Technodrome and relax with some friends!

HorseTechie

02-27-2002, 04:59 PM

*shudder* Cal...calcu...calculus?

Ehh... now this Power Point presentation I also have to give on my Digital Efx doesn't sound near as bad!

azure turtle

02-27-2002, 05:01 PM

:lol: Yep, I was stressed out a little earlier, but I've just had some coffee! And the Technodrome calms me down a bit, when no one's trying to pounce me....
*looks around, nervously*

HorseTechie

02-27-2002, 05:03 PM

heheh... you may be safe from Kali for a lil bit at least!

BTW... what did you say you were studying for? Engineering?

azure turtle

02-27-2002, 05:07 PM

Ya, I'm trying to become an electrical engineer, though I don't know if I want to stick with this major. I may change it after I get a chance to think about it during the summer. The only problem is, I wouldn't know what to change my major to.

HorseTechie

02-27-2002, 05:17 PM

Hrmm... well, go with what you like! Communications? New Media? No wait.. you don't like computers... hrm...

Skeletoncrew

02-27-2002, 05:18 PM

Good luck with your tests Azure! May the farce be with you! Oh, and the force too.

azure turtle

02-27-2002, 05:19 PM

LOL!! Thanks, SC!
And oh, don't worry 'bout me, HT! I'll figure something out eventually. But thanks for the suggestions! Later :grin:

HorseTechie

02-27-2002, 08:18 PM

*comes back after chopping up a couple octupi for dinner and tweedling with research paper some more*

Mm.. yeah.. whatever. My dad was an engineer type, so I know the income is a definate plus! Good luck with those nyarly tests, dude!

...calculus AND chemistry, together! *shudder*

azure turtle

02-27-2002, 08:51 PM

:smile: And thanks! I'm gonna need some luck if I wanna do well.
Ohhh.....octopi sounds tasty right about now.
*drools*

Shredder

02-27-2002, 10:21 PM

Lucky you, HorseTechie...getting to study Jurassic Park (one of my favorite movies) while I'm gonna be taking Psychology and English midterms.

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Skeletoncrew

02-28-2002, 12:41 AM

Ooooh...Psychology and English! Sounds good to me! Much better than the ones Azure is taking.

azure turtle

02-28-2002, 01:15 AM

:eyemouth:

Nunchucker

02-28-2002, 09:36 AM

Midterms? Eh? What? *Cultural gaps opens up and swallows Nikki*

School those were the days *Sigh* Now if only I could go back!

<~~~Must be oldest person here!

HorseTechie

02-28-2002, 10:52 AM

*looks at Nun*

Nah.. I believe I'll be the oldest, come March 2, at 27 long years. :razz:

I'm actually in for my Masters degree. Bascially, that's like making your boring ol undergrad degree a little more exciting! I found out I couldn't do anything with a BS in equine science, sooo.... new media here I come!

*stops to think* Shredder studying psychology and English... not good, not good at all! How could the Turtles outsmart him then? j/k!

azure turtle

02-28-2002, 12:07 PM

Heh heh heh. He'll be more powerful than the turtles would have ever imagined :grin:

Kali

02-28-2002, 12:31 PM

March 2nd, HT? That's like, Saturday! Or am I having trouble with the calender again?

azure turtle

02-28-2002, 12:48 PM

Oh, we should throw HT a b'day party! There will be much rejoicing throughout the forum!
*does the happy dance*

Kali

02-28-2002, 12:51 PM

Oh, definitely.

Nunchucker

02-28-2002, 01:15 PM

*Starts to feel a little better*

I am only 22! But that party idea sounds good!

Skeletoncrew

02-28-2002, 02:18 PM

Don't worry Nunchucker. I'm older than you too. I just turned 24!

And now that someone mentioned it, Shredder studying psychology is scary.

Nunchucker

02-28-2002, 02:24 PM

Well that's what happens when you live with a brain! :grin:

Skeletoncrew

02-28-2002, 02:41 PM

Icky. I wouldn't want to live with a big whiney brain!

Machias Banshee

02-28-2002, 02:42 PM

On 2002-02-27 18:52, HorseTechie wrote:
But right now... I have this fun research paper on digital special effects. I'm anaylzing Jurassic Park right now. Weee! (I ain't being sarcastic either!)

Thats awesome! other than the TMNT, those are my favorite movies! I got all three here in my dorm room.
Ive always wanted to do stuff like that, but they dont have programs here for that :cry:

*looking at calender* omg! Midterms are a month away! ack!
*grabs bookbag, then pauses*
eh, it can wait...

HorseTechie

02-28-2002, 03:18 PM

*sai* I feel like such an old fart around you's young'uns. ;p

Machias Banshee

02-28-2002, 03:19 PM

YOure only as young as you feel :smile:

Shredder

02-28-2002, 05:40 PM

It gets better...the Psych class I'm taking this semester is the Psychology of Hate and Violence (seriously).

Kali

02-28-2002, 06:18 PM

Whoa, that is just weird...

Skeletoncrew

02-28-2002, 08:00 PM

Sounds awesome Shredder!

Shredder

02-28-2002, 10:00 PM

LOL, that class just sounded interesting and was at a good time...I mean, last semester, I took the Psych of Love, so don't read too much into it. :smile:

azure turtle

02-28-2002, 10:24 PM

That sounds a lot more interesting than the stuff I'm taking, Shredder.

*pats HorseTechie on the back*
Lighten up, dudette! You're not old! Hell no! You ain't old 'til you start to believe it.

Machias! Are you on a semester system? I've got mid-terms this week, since the quarter system is insane. I just finished taking my calculus mid-term and my brain's fried. Ugh, I'm gonna hit the hay early tonight. I've got a headache :sad:

*sniffs the air*
And what is that strange scent that's been following me around all day? Everyone's been giving me strange looks....well, stranger than usual.

Kali

02-28-2002, 10:29 PM

Heh heh heh...

Ooh, I wish I was in school so I could vent with you guys! I feel so left out.

azure turtle

02-28-2002, 10:39 PM

Aww, don't worry, Kali! You can still vent about other things....like that!

*points fearfully at the leaning tower of unfinished fanfics*

Look out! It may fall at any minute!

*ducks*

Kali

02-28-2002, 10:44 PM

I'm working as fast as I can! Geez, just let me finish this lemon scene for Dragon Lore and I can move on to Legacy again. I just have so many good ideas! Oddly enough, I got more done when I was in school or working.

azure turtle

02-28-2002, 10:55 PM

:grin:
*suddenly perks up*
Oh! I read one of your fics, Kali! I read "Out of Time," and I really liked it! The whole idea of a next generation of turtles is really cool. And the time traveling! Far out! Is there a sequel lying within the dreaded tower??
I hope to read more, but I've got another mid-term in a few days. Ack, curse the luck.

Kali

02-28-2002, 11:01 PM

Yep, procrastination is what I do best.
You really liked that story? I think it's one of my best to date. I had planned it as a one shot, but so many people want to see a sequel that I just may have to do one! *eyes the leaning fanfic tower* There are a few scenes somewhere in there. GAH, I don't even know who all the mothers are!

azure turtle

02-28-2002, 11:07 PM

Hmm....maybe the mothers can all just be minor characters?? Just a suggestion :smile: And yes, I think a sequel would be awesome! I saw your drawings for your characters too, and I like them! I like Dante's character design the best. He wears his old man...er...turtle's colors, but not the traditional way! And I thought it was amusing how he always kept his computer with him.
I wish I could draw and breathe life into Frost.
*pouts*
I'll just have to wait for the day that my stick figures turn into something better.

Kali

02-28-2002, 11:10 PM

Grr... even minor characters need names...

azure turtle

02-28-2002, 11:14 PM

Don't worry, dudette! I'm sure you'll come up with something creative, as you always do :smile:

HorseTechie

03-01-2002, 09:57 AM

Yah... you have so much free time to get to it. My poor ol neglected fics...

Hrmm... I got another project now, where I'm supoosed to make up a logo for a make-believe company. And the Proff wnats us to come up with four co-workers to make business cards for. Did he say four? :grin:

I have the names already... Micah Angelo, Leo Nardi, Rafael Santi, and Donna Tello. Now to make the logo... it's going to be a graphic design company, that I know.

azure turtle

03-01-2002, 03:28 PM

Sounds like fun, HT! Good luck! :grin:

azure turtle

03-12-2002, 07:56 PM

*bump*

I just thought I'd revive this old topic, so everyone could place their venting in here. I've been venting in other threads, so I've decided to leave it all here. Anyway, while I'm at it, I hate C++!! Cursed program...cursed profesor! Grrr...if I had some ninjitsu skills, I'd be able to "persuade" my prof into giving assignments that made sense.
*shakes angry fist at school work*

HorseTechie

03-13-2002, 08:57 AM

heheh... yeah, it was practically on the bottom the other day! :goofygri:

I don't really have anything to complain about now, other than the fact it's Spring Break week -- which means nothing to me since I'm just a part time student with a full time job.

However, I really need their hi-tech computer labs to use Illustrator, and the best labs are only open till 6pm! (I get out of work at 5, an it takes me 15 minutes to get to campus) Looks like I'll be spending another Saturday on campus.

Machias Banshee

03-13-2002, 03:58 PM

On 2002-03-12 21:56, azure turtle wrote:
*bump*

I just thought I'd revive this old topic, so everyone could place their venting in here. I've been venting in other threads, so I've decided to leave it all here. Anyway, while I'm at it, I hate C++!! Cursed program...cursed profesor! Grrr...if I had some ninjitsu skills, I'd be able to "persuade" my prof into giving assignments that made sense.
*shakes angry fist at school work*

Possess the right thinking. Only then can one receive the gifts of strength, knowledge, and peace. Anger clouds the mind. Turned inward, it is an unconquerable enemy. Anything is possible, just do the best that you can. As you face it, do not forget your personal morality… And do not forget your friends who are here for you. We am here, my Friend...

:smile:

HorseTechie

03-13-2002, 04:00 PM

*baps Machias* :lol:

Machias Banshee

03-13-2002, 04:03 PM

Ack! *runs away* Well, its true!

I almost DID do something to my teacher! I was so mad that i had lost control, and almost punched the wall. Im glad i was able to stop myself. It would have been a very regretable move... *sorrowful look*

azure turtle

03-13-2002, 04:28 PM

Oy, spending Saturday's on campus, HT?? That doesn't sound like fun.

And thanks for that wonderful little blurb, Machias! :grin: I wouldn't be hitting any Profs if I were you. You should wait 'til he's alone, then strike silently and fade away into the night. That's what I would do, heh heh.

HorseTechie

03-13-2002, 07:26 PM

How much further do you guys have to go with those icky things?

I still have those two for mentioned projects to do... *must get back to drawing that horsey logo*

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azure turtle

03-13-2002, 07:29 PM

How much further? You mean like finals? If you're talking about finals, I've got 'til Tuesday of next week, then I'm out for spring. If you're talking about college....I've got at least another three or four years :sad:

Machias Banshee

03-13-2002, 07:30 PM

Well, there are questions as to if i am in the right major for me. They said i might want to do something with the zarts, like singing, drawing, writing... my silent dream of becoming an artist for the TMNT comes closer to reality!!!

azure turtle

03-13-2002, 07:32 PM

Heh heh. I'm reconsidering my major too. I have no idea if this is my place in life. Well, I don't know yet. I will eventually.

Machias Banshee

03-13-2002, 07:35 PM

You could... be a mass production mango seller?! Oh no! Blue Turtle franchises! Stand-in for a smurf? pro-wrestler? "Azure the blue mutant menace!!!"

ohhh, the possibilities!!! :grin:

azure turtle

03-13-2002, 07:37 PM

A stand-in for a smurf?! I'm not that short!
*pouts*
But I do like that pro-wrestler idea. Too bad I won't be able to take it. I'm not tough enough.

HorseTechie

03-13-2002, 07:39 PM

...or the Blue Light Special DJ for a rock station! Yeah!

Machias Banshee

03-13-2002, 07:39 PM

dainty turtle? hmm... maitre d' at the "blue turtle diner"? Be a spokesturtle for a blueberry manufacturer?

Well, you are kinda short... Shrubbery inspector?

*hides from bappage*

azure turtle

03-13-2002, 07:41 PM

Oooh, I could do that! Not a bad idea, HT! Would I need to know anything about music to be a DJ? I took piano for two years, and I listen to the radio every now and then. I wonder if I need more experience.

HorseTechie

03-13-2002, 07:42 PM

...a mime?

azure turtle

03-13-2002, 07:42 PM

Shrubbery Inspector?!!
*chases after Machias in an attempt to bap her*

Machias Banshee

03-13-2002, 07:43 PM

a piano playing turtle??? awesome! it mustve been hard only having two fingers and thumbs... that takes guts and dedication. You could be a player for a show like leno or something... be famous!!! :cool:

*runs away from Azure*
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azure turtle

03-13-2002, 07:43 PM

A mime?! :lol: I don't think they offer any classes for that at my school.....

HorseTechie

03-13-2002, 07:44 PM

well if you can talk into a mic without humming and ahhing, and you know something about music and how to operate a CD player, maybe a Communications major is for your!

"And the whole word loves it when you make that sound..."

azure turtle

03-13-2002, 07:45 PM

On 2002-03-13 21:43, Machias Banshee wrote:
a piano playing turtle??? awesome! it mustve been hard only having two fingers and thumbs... that takes guts and dedication.

That's exactly why I stopped playing after two years. It got too difficult :razz:
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Machias Banshee

03-13-2002, 07:45 PM

What do you have to do to become a mime? go to mime school or something?

Oh shlotzsky, i gotta get back to work, have fun without me!

*disappears in a dazzle of glitter*

azure turtle

03-13-2002, 07:48 PM

*gets blinded by the glitter*
Ack! Bye, Machias!

A communications major, huh? Hmm...I may look into that. For now, I'm gonna stick with my major and think about it during the summer. I still haven't decided if I really want to switch out.

HorseTechie

03-13-2002, 07:49 PM

yeah... it could mean being in college longer, and playing out more on tuition and such.

azure turtle

03-13-2002, 07:51 PM

Yep, something I've gotta talk to my parents about first. *le sigh* Anyway, I think I better get going too. Good luck with your projects, HT! Talk to you later.
*disappears in a puff of blue smoke*

HorseTechie

03-13-2002, 07:54 PM

U2!

Machias Banshee

03-14-2002, 01:59 PM

U2?! I love that band!!!

hehehe... Well, i got my speech done and presented today. It went Very well :grin: I got a good grade in there, and my teacher in the next class like lassies, so i got extra credit in there too!
The weather here is Go-geous!

It has been a good day.... :cool:

HorseTechie

03-14-2002, 05:45 PM

You like U2 too? Righteous! :grin:

Machias Banshee

03-14-2002, 05:47 PM

Yup! :grin: I like to listen to them fonce in a while when im in the mood, like my VanHalen music and Weird Al songs...

HorseTechie

03-14-2002, 05:57 PM

I love their classics, like the Rattle n Hum album and the Joshua Tree. Their latest album is kinda good too.

Deeeesiiiiiree!

Machias Banshee

03-14-2002, 06:08 PM

Desire? I dont think ive heard that one...

Skeletoncrew

03-14-2002, 10:14 PM

Its on Rattle and Hum. I think its a cover of someone else's song...but I'm too lazy to check right now. :smile:

HorseTechie

03-15-2002, 12:54 PM

*gasps* You have not heard 'Desire'? (j/k!) Yerah, that was on Rattle and Hum.

What about "Streets with no name"...?
Or "I still haven't found what I'm looking for?" <-- this one I have dedicated to Donatello :wink:

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Machias Banshee

03-15-2002, 12:58 PM

*groans in frustration*

I Dont remember! I have Savage Garden "Affirmation" playing in my background right now...

I thinik ive heard "streets with no name"... It sounds familiar. Don's Song???

HorseTechie

03-15-2002, 01:07 PM

Hrmm... maybe some lyric links...
http://lemon.interference.com/u2la/lyrics/albums/joshua-tree/where-the-streets-have-no.html

http://lemon.interference.com/u2la/lyrics/albums/joshua-tree/i-still-havent-found-what.html

The last song, "I still haven't found..." is one where I worked the them into mummer's Dance. So now, whenever I hear that one, I still relate it to Donny. :razz:

HorseTechie

03-15-2002, 01:11 PM

*bounce back*

But.. on second thought, those songs seem to go nicely with any Turtle, esp Raph or Mike. :smile:

Machias Banshee

03-15-2002, 01:11 PM

Dang, they ARE familiar! Especially the "I still cant find..." one. I cant get the song exactly, cuz i got 'two beds and a cofee machine playing' behind me.

HorseTechie

03-15-2002, 01:12 PM

*blink* Two beds and a coffe machine?

Machias Banshee

03-15-2002, 01:16 PM

Yeah, its a sad song. Its the view of a mom trying to get her and her kids away from her abusive husband. Its very pretty...i always get teary when i listen to it. :cry:

HorseTechie

03-15-2002, 01:18 PM

awww... well, that puts you one up on me. I don't think I heard that song.

HorseTechie

03-15-2002, 01:32 PM

off Savage Garden's newest album? (I just have their first one)

Machias Banshee

03-15-2002, 01:34 PM

I think so... Its so sad...*sigh*

Man, i just got the weirdest idea for a fanfic...
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Kali

03-15-2002, 01:39 PM

Yeah, songs'll do that to you.

Machias Banshee

03-15-2002, 01:43 PM

Man, whenever i listen to Queen, Peter Gabreil, Phil Collins, or some of my celtic music, i get all sorts of stuff going through my head.

For some insane reason, i was thinking of something where the guys HAVE a 'mom' (I get thrown back into time), but there's no violence. I wouldnt have Splinter like that! Hell no!

HorseTechie

03-15-2002, 01:48 PM

heh.. yeah. Creed, Linkin Park, Queen, U2, Enya, instrumental, etc etc... have that effect on me too. To suddenly get inspired to write deep or dramatic sort of fics or RPGs.

BTW... could you also move the osts with the U2 song lyric links to the Karoke section too? Thankies! :grin:

Machias Banshee

03-15-2002, 01:51 PM

can do! :grin:

Machias Banshee

04-22-2002, 04:37 PM

*bump!*

Well, after reading some of the threads in here, some people might appreciate having this back up to curse rant and rave about their current scholarly issues....

I'm freaking out about my speech i'm doing right now. Its turning more into some sort of expose to show on the evening news. I also have to learn how to use a laptop and powerpoint tonight for said speech.
I cant decide my classes for next semester because my Advisor has been out for eye surgery, and NOW he's at a math teacher's convention in Las Vegas! Not only that I also have a scene to act out, I got to find a monologue to memorize, play rehearsals to be a sloshed bargirl in the saloon of Hell, botany notes to rewrite and study if i dont wanna be stuck with this jerky teacher for a second time...
*takes a breath*
And, I have to go to my sensei and beg forgiveness for not going to class after giving us a big long spiel about cutting classes because of the weather and other things. I really want to get my blue belt so i can begin bo.

*phew* I feel much better now...

Oh yeah, i gotta get ready for my music final...I'm playing 'Angel' by Sarah McGlaughlan (I probly spelled it wrong) on guitar, and I'm singing along with it. Considering i've never played a guitar before this semster, I'm kinda nervous...
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Saisei

04-22-2002, 04:48 PM

Ah, you're right Machias...that doesn't look like much fun.

I'm extremely stressed out right now 'cause I have an 8 page paper to write in French, and considering that this is my first year back in a French school since second grade, I really suck at grammar and spelling. This thing counts for a whole grade on my report card!

I've also got my first football game tomorrow, and I still can't seem to figure out how I got myself into this mess, considering that I'm normally not much of a fan of the sport.

Finally, my voice recital and exams are coming up too, and I always manage to get stage fright when I'm singing in front of more than one non-relative.

At least I don't have to worry bout final exams until first of June...

Let's just say that I can't wait to get back to the home and family for the summer.

HorseTechie

04-22-2002, 05:16 PM

Machias:
I'm freaking out about my speech i'm doing right now. Its turning more into some sort of expose to show on the evening news. I also have to learn how to use a laptop and powerpoint tonight for said speech.

The feeling is mutual! Remember my speech on the Digital Special Effects I gave in March? Same thing! It's amazing how much you'll learn about an application when under pressure. Unfortunately, I spent too much time setting things up in PowerPoint, that I hardly had time to practice my speech.

My advice... Worry more about your speech. They grade that more than how fancy the PP looks. :wink:

I am starting to feel better cause I have my Newsletter nearly finished. So all that is left is figuring out Flash and Director for my interactive obituary project. (yes, and *interactive* obituary!)

One thought that keeps me going (we two actually). Stay focused, and it'll all be over for a long summer of bliss real soon! :grin:

azure turtle

04-22-2002, 06:31 PM

Heh heh heh...I was actually thinking about reviving this thread today, but Machias's ESP kicks in once again. I feel your pain, fellow mutants, and since everyone else is venting, allow me to do the same :grin:

Lemme see...tomorrow, I've got my first physics midterm. I need to do homework for that class tonight, then study for that blasted test. Wednesday I've got a vector calculus midterm, also with homework due on the same day. And lastly, on Thursday, I've got a final draft due for my essay in composition. And to top it all off, I've got a meeting with my academic counselor on Wednesday. We're going to be discussing my possible change of major *sigh* This is gonna be hell week for me, folks...

But hang in there, everyone! We'll pull through. Then we can post here in peace :grin:

Machias Banshee

04-22-2002, 09:48 PM

What can i say? I'm just very perceptive :wink: :grin:

Machias Banshee

04-23-2002, 03:23 AM

I finished my speech! *looks at clock* oh man, its 620 am! *opens curtain* Ack! Im blinded by the sunlight!

*collapses onto bed*

Only three hours til my first class. I'm sleepin'!

azure turtle

04-23-2002, 05:36 PM

Sweet mother of pearl! Well, I hope it went well, Machias. My midterm was so-so...I hope I did better than I think I did. *sigh*

HorseTechie

04-23-2002, 06:37 PM

Okay.. your school is weird, Azure. You were doing finals while we were tackling midterms Now we're tackling finals and you're doing midterms! :razz:

azure turtle

04-23-2002, 07:31 PM

Yup...it's the quarter system, I tell ya! We're messed up!
*pouts*

Machias Banshee

04-24-2002, 09:07 AM

*Comes crawling into the forums, half-dead*

Hey guys, I would have told ya my news sooner, but our internet was unhooked last night.

I had planed to get up at 930 to get ready for my botany lab, but instead, I found myself waking at 1142!!! Needless to say, I freaked, as this was the same teacher who gave me trouble in that other class. I tried to find him, but he was in a meeting, and I had to prepare for my speech.
I never got to do the powerpoint thng like i had wanted. My roomate and our neighbor decided to get plastered like there was no tomorrow... :mad:
Anyways, I did pretty good on the speech, now i just have to make up a funny one, like an award acceptance speech or something.
My guitar and acyting stuff went well, and i got to Karate in one peice. I actually survived that (no death blows from sensei *she was in a fluffy mood cuz she brought her baby along*) and.....I think i got tested for either a blue stripe or my blue belt!!!! She had us do Fyuku kata San, and I lead the (japanese) counting for us. She smiled and told us to continue working on our punches.
I think last night was the most fun i've had in a good while. We polished our basics, and did balance exercises.

All in all, tuesday turned out a lot better than i expected....

*collapses again*

azure turtle

04-24-2002, 12:41 PM

*drags himself back into the Technodrome*
Well, I think I just failed my calculus midterm...not only was it hard, but it was a day after my physics one. But I'm glad to hear that everything went pretty smoothly with you, Machias :smile: Well, I think I'm going to sulk in the corner.
*walks to the corner but decides to weep instead of sulk*

Machias Banshee

04-24-2002, 01:06 PM

*hugs Azure and gives him a mango of solace*

Dont worry, as long as you did your best, thats all that matters.

azure turtle

04-24-2002, 01:26 PM

Aww, thanks Machias. I just hope I do better on the next midterm...and the final. *sigh*
I can't wait for summer...
*takes a bite out of his mango of solace*

HorseTechie

04-24-2002, 05:52 PM

Aww... that feeling just sucks. It's like, you get yourself all siked up for good epectations, then you get the test and wonder if the Prof was under the influence when he typed the thing up, cause none of the answers are making sense!

*gives Azure some energy-packed squid jerky too*

Does your school only place a small percentage on the Midterm and Final test grades, Azure, and puts more of the percentage on your lab assignments and attendence? Those lil details really helped me out in a few classes I had taken.

As for me... I'm waiting for a lab with Director 8.5 on the PCs to open up. The lab I'm in now only has Director 8. *sai*

azure turtle

04-24-2002, 05:57 PM

Oh, squid jerky! Mucho thanks, HT! Most of my classes have a big chunk of the grade (anywhere from 40 to 65 percent) on the final. Finals around here can make or break a person, which is why we all become basket cases during finals week. Midterms are about 20-25% each, with homework/attendance/participation being around 10%. So far, I think my HW grade will help cushion that first midterm, but I must do well on the second one, or I'm toast. Gah, college sucks...

How goes it with your projects, HT? I'm sure you're chugging along, and you'll do well :wink:

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Machias Banshee

04-24-2002, 08:14 PM

Heh, youre not alone in your dreading. I am just SO looking forward to what "Jerky the Wonder Botanist" is gonna do for our final...Luckily, that's the only real final i have to do. I got that final, i'm giving a guitar performance in front of a ton of people, two classes that dont even HAVE finals, and.....that's it. I still need to find a really good monologue for my acting class, and i have to do that REALLY soon, or i am a dead dino....

*munches her own mango of solace*

azure turtle

04-24-2002, 08:51 PM

*joins Machias in the corner of dread*
Oh well...hopefully things will look brighter once summer rolls around :wink:

Machias Banshee

05-04-2002, 03:06 PM

*bump*

Ouch my head* *rubs bumped head*

Well, I thought 'man, we havent done too much venting recently, i wonder how everyone's doing with their toilings...'

I'm gonna be studying for my Botany junk, and I ended up using a monologue from X-files, but it'll be good, so i'm just biding my time...

Oh yeah, i still dont know about my belt status as of now. I see my teacher on Tuesday and Wednesday before i leave, so i'll ask her then...
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azure turtle

05-04-2002, 11:13 PM

I'm doing okay...I won't be venting for another two weeks or so when my last set of midterms rear their ugly heads. Good luck with everything, Machias! May the turtle gods be smiling upon you! :grin:

Machias Banshee

05-07-2002, 11:19 AM

*wals in banging head on doorway, again...*

Ouch...I think this place is shrinking...anyways.

*ahem*

I'M FREEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!!!!!!!! No more of 'Jerky the wonder Botanist!!!!

:grin:

*ahem*

that's all...

azure turtle

05-07-2002, 12:49 PM

*cheers*
Yay for Machias! Congrats, dudette!
*gives Machias a mango of freedom*
Live long and prosper. :grin:

Machias Banshee

05-07-2002, 02:17 PM

Thanks :grin:

Oh man, I just woke up and found that i'm missing my karate class... :eek: My roomie was suppposed to wake me up, but i guess that didnt happen...I'll go tomorrow tho.

azure turtle

05-07-2002, 06:40 PM

Bummer. I hope your Sensei isn't too harsh on you.

Machias Banshee

05-07-2002, 06:52 PM

Well, I go tomorrow, for my last class with her before i leave. And there's no way i can avoid her about it, cuz i have to get the information on the sensei and dojo I'll be attending during the summer...
*repeats to self in head* please no pushups, please no pushups....

enigma-1

05-07-2002, 06:55 PM

(OOC: I know that this is for midterm venting, but i've got to blow off some steam or I'm gonna maim someone on this end. so please just bare with me)

*storms in, eyes literally sparking*

azure turtle

05-07-2002, 06:58 PM

*pats Machias on the back*
There, there. You'll be fine. No worries! :grin:
*sees an angry enigma*
Um...okay, I'm outta here! :embarass:

Machias Banshee

05-07-2002, 06:59 PM

*catches Azure's shoulders, and looks at enigma*

vent away...

*looks to azure* Dont worry, she wont attack us...

azure turtle

05-07-2002, 07:01 PM

Um...well, I'm not taking any chances!
*withdraws into his shell*

enigma-1

05-07-2002, 07:02 PM

(thanks)

*doesn't even notice the others, just storms over to a corner, snapping fingers once*

*practice dummy appears, being a resemblance to a certain teacher and she draws sabres*

Machias Banshee

05-07-2002, 07:03 PM

Hmm, sounds like the trouble I was having back in....March?

azure turtle

05-07-2002, 07:05 PM

*peeks out of his shell*
Ya, but you didn't attack any practice dummies...you just talked about trees... :eek:

enigma-1

05-07-2002, 07:07 PM

*closes eyes as she momentarily glows, her body shifting to the alternate form of metal and machinery* All right...

*whips out sabres, cutting in succession until all that remains of the dummy is a pile of finely chopped rubble*

Machias Banshee

05-07-2002, 07:13 PM

You forget, I had been dangerously close to attacking the guy as well...

*looks to Enigma, falling into Splinter-mode again*

Some say the path from inner turmmoil begins with a friendly ear. Our ears are open, if you care to use them... :smile:

azure turtle

05-07-2002, 07:16 PM

*quickly goes back into his shell*
Yes, my ears are open if you wish to talk. Just...uh...stay there and yell. No need to walk all the way over here! :embarass:

Machias Banshee

05-07-2002, 07:20 PM

*Manifests some mango lassies* come over and sit with us, talking about what's bothering you will help you feel better...

enigma-1

05-07-2002, 07:23 PM

*sighs in relief, already feeling better now that some frustration is gone* In a sec. I have to clean this up first.

*gestures at the ground*

azure turtle

05-07-2002, 07:23 PM

*slowly comes out of his shell*
Indeed!
*starts singing*
That's what friends are for!
*gets hit in the face with a tomato*
Eww...

Machias Banshee

05-07-2002, 07:26 PM

Here have a mango lassie...
*hands Azure lassie*

Oh, BTW, i noticed how youre spreading the mango madness to the UM forums....Man, to think my one speech project would start this kind of madness... :razz: :grin:

enigma-1

05-07-2002, 07:26 PM

*chuckles lightly, snapping fingers and getting rid of the rubble* Hmm. Think I should go human again or stay this way for a bit?

Machias Banshee

05-07-2002, 07:27 PM

whatever way youre most comfortable in...

enigma-1

05-07-2002, 07:28 PM

*shrugs* Guess I'll stay this way for awhile. In the mood to be different for a change.

azure turtle

05-07-2002, 07:28 PM

*happily takes the mango lassies*
Yes indeed! :grin: I am spreading my joy of mangoes throughout the land, including the UM forums!
*looks over at Enigma*
Well, whatever form you're comfortable with...

enigma-1

05-07-2002, 07:31 PM

*takes a seat* Oy, this is has NOT been my day. I swear if my mother asks me to do one more thing for her, I'm gonna postal on the nearest thing.

Machias Banshee

05-07-2002, 07:34 PM

hehehe, how about your lil' Pyrae? He seems to be looking for you...

enigma-1

05-07-2002, 07:36 PM

*groans* I know and right now I don't feel like dealing w/ him. I've got enough headaches w/o him. Of course, he's one all by himself.

Machias Banshee

05-07-2002, 07:41 PM

Well, if you ever need help, just give a yell. I just hope he doesnt freak out at me when i'm in raptor form...

enigma-1

05-07-2002, 07:42 PM

Just as long as you're not purple. For some reason, that bonehead think's that Barney is "Dada".

Machias Banshee

05-07-2002, 07:44 PM

*blink* oh shoot...I'm teal and purple in that form. Well, if he thinks that's daddy, maybe he'll listen more...

enigma-1

05-07-2002, 07:46 PM

*shakes head* Not a chance. To Pyrae, Dada doesn't mean Daddy. It means time to sing.

*shudder* And you do NOT want to hear that Naga sing.

azure turtle

05-07-2002, 07:46 PM

Oh dear...Machias as a "dada"...talk about awkward. :razz:
*ducks from baps*

enigma-1

05-07-2002, 07:49 PM

He sees blue and that means playtime, so I'd be careful if I were you, Azure. Pyrae might think you want to play.

Machias Banshee

05-07-2002, 07:50 PM

*baps Azure*

Well, what color tells him that he better behave or else?

enigma-1

05-07-2002, 07:51 PM

He doesn't need a color for that. Pyrae knows that when I'm the one growling, that he better behave. Otherwise, I get out my secret weapon.

azure turtle

05-07-2002, 07:53 PM

*rubs his sore arm*
Blue means play? Oh for crying out loud... :sweatdro:

enigma-1

05-07-2002, 07:54 PM

When I first got him, I took him to the beach a lot and he played there. By the time he was six months old, he figured that if it was blue, then it was time to play.

Machias Banshee

05-07-2002, 07:55 PM

relax Azure, we'll protect you...

*arches eyebrow* What's your secret weapon?

enigma-1

05-07-2002, 07:56 PM

Soap.

Machias Banshee

05-07-2002, 08:21 PM

Ahhhh...We have a hydrophobic, I see...

azure turtle

05-07-2002, 10:09 PM

Soap? Hmm...I guess he doesn't like baths...

Skeletoncrew

05-08-2002, 11:07 AM

*comes running in wearing a towel and carrying a rubber ducky skeleton*

Did someone say baths?

Machias Banshee

05-08-2002, 11:17 AM

Well, we were just talking a bout Enigma's pet Naga (are these things real?) and how he behaves and such...better look out, he might think yellow means something... :evilgrin:

Skeletoncrew

05-08-2002, 11:26 AM

Damn. I was hoping for a bubble bath. Hmmm...maybe I'll just streak instead.

*drops towel and runs around holding the skeletal ducky in front of her*

Super Ducky!!!

Machias Banshee

05-08-2002, 11:29 AM

*eyes the skeletal duckie*
It'll never float, ya know...

Skeletoncrew

05-08-2002, 11:39 AM

No?

*Runs to the hot tub in the caves and jumps in.*

Okay ducky! Swim!

*Releases the rubber ducky only to watch it sink to the bottom of the hot tub.*

Darn. I know! He needs a life preserver! Or would that be a death preserver? Hmmm...

Machias Banshee

05-08-2002, 11:42 AM

*snicker* so much for staying on topic...

azure turtle

05-08-2002, 12:52 PM

:eek:
*shakes head*
Nope, I didn't see that.
*walks away*

enigma-1

05-08-2002, 06:21 PM

(hey azure, to answer your question, nagas are old legends of half snake, half human things. they're also a monster on MR2 and that's where i got mine from)

*appears, still in metallic form and the same mood she was last time* Where's a good painkiller when ya need one?

Machias Banshee

05-08-2002, 08:07 PM

Hey, I used to draw those all the time!!! I have one in my mini novel...Maybe i should send off a scanning of it to see if i'm accurate?

enigma-1

05-09-2002, 08:32 AM

*shrugs* All up to you.

Machias Banshee

09-30-2002, 03:00 PM

*Bump*

Okay, I know its not midterm times yet, but i just gotta vent...

this past month of school has been nothing but problems...My roommate is some sort of asylum reject, who moves in and out of our room every weekend, my friends are fighting with each other...and i'm getting bombarded by work like there's no tomorrow...

I feel lost, and surrounded by enemies...I have been comtemplating my future as a college student, considering we're lucky to be paying right now...My major, Yeah, i like it, its just that...I'm an artist. I write, i draw, i sing...I'm not the type to stare down the tube of a microscope. But the problem is, there's no way i'd be able to get a good job in the fine arts sector...I'm better off with the Marine Bio major, but even that can have problems...

Most of our school is Science oriented...which means that about 2000 students form our school alone will be out there looking for jobs. That means competition like you would not believe...The past demand has created a supply of ultra proportions, where now we can either be not hired, or given such a lousy pay rate, we'd have to get another job on the side. :(

I want so much to be able to involve the arts in my work...I cant sing with the whales, but i can at least illustrate animals and new species for books and papers, and write articles and such...I just feel so unsure these days. I was down in the cafe, and jsut about felt like bawling my eyes out. I should really be off getting my work done, but i'm just feeling so hopeless, i just want to curl up in my bed, fall asleep and never wake u...or sleep for a very long time.

*sigh* I'm done...

*turns and walk out of the thread*

azure turtle

09-30-2002, 03:05 PM

Aww... I'm sorry to hear that, Machias. Remember to relax, and take everything one day at a time. Don't lose hope. Life always has its ups and downs. Sooner or later, you'll hit one of those ups, and you'll be feeling better than ever. Don't let the stress eat away at you because that isn't healthy. Keep your chin up, and do your best. :)

Machias Banshee

09-30-2002, 03:07 PM

I try, i really try... :(

azure turtle

09-30-2002, 03:10 PM

Don't give up, Machias! We're here for you! :D

Machias Banshee

09-30-2002, 03:14 PM

Yeah, i wish You were HERE. I hate chemistry with a passion...i'll be lucky to escape by the skin of my tail...

azure turtle

09-30-2002, 03:19 PM

*sigh*
I hate chemistry too, but I survived. The important thing is to think positively. If you keep thinking that you can't do it, then you won't be able to. I never gave up, and I pulled off a decent grade. Be persistent.

Machias Banshee

09-30-2002, 03:22 PM

I just wish the Lab Reports werent so hard to write. Ittook me TWO weeks to get one of them done! *bangs head on desk*

azure turtle

09-30-2002, 03:25 PM

Lab reports are never any fun. I spent many hours doing them... And our Prof. examined every single little detail in those reports, so it was hard to please him. I can't stress enough how important it is to keep going, and to never give up. I know it's hard, but when life gives you lemons, you've gotta try and make some lemonade. ;)

Machias Banshee

09-30-2002, 03:34 PM

Thanks Azure...I dont think i've felt this bad since...The bunghole from Botany...I'll do my best, i promise...

azure turtle

09-30-2002, 03:46 PM

Good. I'm glad to hear it. :D

Machias Banshee

09-30-2002, 03:48 PM

Just attack me with your katana every so often...Heck, get Splinter on my case, if you have to...I trust you'll do good in keeping me in line... ;)

azure turtle

09-30-2002, 03:51 PM

LOL! Okay... Sensei and I will do our best to keep you on your toes. :)

Machias Banshee

09-30-2002, 03:57 PM

Thanks... *hugs Azure* THank you for listening to me rant...I feel better now.

azure turtle

09-30-2002, 04:01 PM

*blushes crimson*
Aww geez... :goofygri: I may not have ears, but I'm a good listener. :anime:

Machias Banshee

09-30-2002, 04:18 PM

as long as its friendly and open... ;)

Snow White

10-01-2002, 04:38 PM

Man, I have way too much to rant about right now, but my life gets rather messy and confusing, so I'll keep it to myself. In the meantime, I will sit and talk. Prepare for a very long post.

Machias, your roommate and your friends can definitly be a distraction and a frustration, but you really have to remember that they're adults and can work out their problems as such. This in no way means you have to stop caring for their feelings, just don't let their problems bring you down. Fate sometimes has the grace to save us, and our friends, when we least expect it.

And being yet another follower of the arts, I understand how hopeless it feels sometimes when you realize how many other people are out there doing what you do. But when I was starting high school, my grandpa told me to do what I love and stick with it, and everything else will fall into place. Timing really is everything, and don't say impossible until you've tried everything your heart and mind can think of. Because even the most talented of people get turned down when the timing is wrong. And I mean that! Consider this, eight years after his novel,Steps, won the National Book Award, Jerzy Kosinski permitted a writter to change his name and the title of his book and send a manuscript of the novel to thirteen agents and fourteen publishers to test the plight of new writers. They all rejected it, including Random House, which had originally published it to begin with. I have already seen that you are a talented writer and artist, and I urge you to keep with that talent.

And whenever you're feeling hopeless, drop on down and we'll all be here to help you find that hope and help you find the determination in yourself to get back out there. Feel better!!!
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Machias Banshee

10-01-2002, 04:51 PM

*sigh* thanks....I really would like to get the arts invvolved with my science, i just have yet to find a way...It'll come to me tho...I hope.

Ahh, Chemistry...I was able to get my lab reports done (at 3am this morning) but now i have to worry about the test tomorrow morning...I'll be up most of the night tonight, i know it...*flops her mountain of books and notes onto her desk, and the legs buckle underneath* see?! Its all the basic stuff, but there's just so MUCH of it! It will be a long and annoying process, but i can do it... :)