job interview

... from hell. Okay, okay, it wasn't that bad. Oh wait - it was. Have you ever been in an interview where they don't ask you anything? What the hell? For the entire 20 mins, I was thinking: do you want to re-schedule? 'Cuz unless I'm auditioning for looks or ethnicity, you've gotta ask me something to find out if I'm right for the job. And if you weren't interested in the first place, then why are we here? And please don't call me 'love'. We've just met. Yeah, thanks.

2 weeks

of classes left. It's not that I don't like school; but there is just so long one can keep this momentum up for.

V for Vendetta
I guess I liked it, but not really. Don't think I can see it again. I know it's suppose to be political commentary and blah blah blah, but seeing the orange jumpsuits and jail cells just reminded me of the POW research I was doing last year, and immediately the film stops being entertainment for me. I guess that's the point. Hugo Weaving does have an amazing physique in leather though.

Spectacle of Winds
We had our annual big concert at a downtown theatre yesterday, with the Stratford Concert Band. The conductor burnt us out at the morning dress rehearsal, so the actual concert didn't go as well as hoped for. It was still good, but, who does that? I certainly don't have the stamina to play the full repitoire stopping at every 10 bars, and then the whole thing again after an hour lunch. Anyway, it was okay. We played music from The Incredibles, The Perfect Storm and Pirates of the Carribean: The Curse of the Black Pearl, among others.

Summer
After turning down the England exchange, I thought I'd be relieved. And I was for a while, not having to make that agonizing choice anymore, but now I'm lost as to what I'm going to do this summer. That anxiety is making me wish that I'd chosen England, so everything will be set now. I don't want to be bellyaching over this during exams.

Cob-cob
My sister is working in Windsor this week, and she is bringing her Jacob Two-Two. I'm so excited to see them. How serious are they when they say 'No dogs in the building'?

The West Wing
Oh, how I'm going to miss this show!

3 weeks

Three weeks of classes left. So tired. Just want this year to end, except I don't know what to do with my summer yet. I turned down Herstmonceux, for a bunch of reasons.

We are talking about Freedom of Religion in Constitution Law class now, and I wonder about some of the court decisions. Yes, no one should be persecuted for their beliefs, but does the state really need to shield the public for all religious practices, however remotely they may be linked to the state? Freedom of Religion, and freedom from Religion, yes. But when push comes to shove, shouldn't people have the strength of their beliefs, and be willing to defend it? Carry your cross, damn it.

I'm so tired.

This Is Why...

sumyunguy rocks:

"so to paraphrase, if you decide to go to England you will be out 10G, with nothing but experience for your future aspirations, and the experience of living in a castle, while you might have to work with a stalkerish ex while risking leaving the current one."

Spring Formal

I've never been to a dance stag before, and because my boyfriend decided to go to a concert with his buddy instead of the school formal with me (not that I really mind - he's just never going to hear the end of it), I went to my friends instead. It was pretty good. The decorations were gorgeous, Oscar-themed, cuz there were some teaching and student awards. However, security ended the party at midnight because people were sneaking booze in. So the party ended at midnight, and I didn't turn into a pumpkin. ;)

Unseasonably warm temperature - though lots of rain. Not quite April yet, some I'm not sure what March showers brings.

Layers of Me

Layer.one
Name: Michelle Kai
Birthdate: Jan 4, 1982
Birthplace: Hong Kong
Current location: Windsor, ON
Eyes: medium brown
Hair: brown with highlights by my sis
Height: 5'7"
Righty or Lefty: righty
Zodiac Sign: Capricorn

Layer.two
Your heritage: Chinese
Your weakness: musicians
Your shoes you wore today: haven't been outside today, so just my slippers
Your fears: that's I won't grow up to be who I really am
Your perfect pizza: Hawaiian at Pizza Hut
Goal you'd like to achieve: work at the UN

Layer.three
Your thoughts first waking up: what do I have to do today?
Your best physical feature: my drive to not let myself down
Your bedtime: 11:00-11:30pm
Your most missed memory: high school symphonic band

Layer.four
Pepsi or Coke: I never understood the difference, and don't really like either
McDonald's or Burger King: McDonald's (McChicken lover since I was old enough to finish one by myself)
Single or group dates: single
Adidas or Nike: Nike
Lipton Ice Tea or Nestea: Nestea
Chocolate or vanilla: milk chocolate
Cappuccino or coffee: Iced Cap

Layer.five
Cuss: the dialogue in my mind is often R-rated
Sing: yup, I know so much sappy lyrics by heart
Have a crush: yup
Think you've been in love: yes
Want to go college: can't seem to get out ;)
Want to get married: yes
Believe in yourself: I have to
Get motion sickness: cars, trains, planes, elevators, tire swings... you name it - there's a reason why I was such a bad pilot
Think you're attractive: I think confidence and self-assuredness are attractive, and I try to exude those
Think you're a health freak: nope, I live like a typical student
Get along with your parents: I haven't seen my dad in almost 3 years, and haven't talked to him in almost a year. My mom and I get along now that I'm away from home again.
Like thunderstorms: yes - I have this vision of watching one snuggled with my family by the fire beside the bay windows
Play an instrument: saxophone, trumpet, piano, some clarinet

Layer.six - in the past month
Gone to the mall: yes, I seeing people who I don't go to school with
Eaten an entire box of Oreos: no, I don't think I could ever do that
Eaten sushi: yes - yummy!
Been on stage: not since ballet recitals when I was 11
Gone skating: no - I'd like to though
Made homemade cookies: yup, baking on Sundays with my boy ;)
Gone skinny dipping: no
Dyed your hair: my sis did highlights for me
Stolen anything: just this survey from medori

Layer.seven - ever..
Been trashed or extremely intoxicated: never
Been called a tease: yeah (I know, surprising)
Got beaten up: never

Layer.eight
Age you hoped to be married: 27
Number and name of children: 2, Zachary/Matthew... and I guess their daddy can pick the girl's names
Dream wedding: as long as it's the right person, the rest are just details
How do you want to die: in peace
Where do you want to attend college: I'm doing exactly what I want to do right now
Dream job: composer of movie scores... but I guess I'll settle for lawyer
Country you want to visit: France

Layer.nine - In a guy/girl...
Best eye color: blue/grey
Best hair color: brown
Short or long hair: short
Height: 6' +
Best weight: depends on height, I guess
Best clothing: whatever's comfortable and suitable for the occasion

Layer.ten
Number of drugs taken illegally: 0
Number of people I could trust with my life: under what circumstances?
Number of CDs that I own: 40-50?
Number of piercings: two, one in each earlobe
Number of tattoos: none
Number of times my name's been in the news: I wrote an article to the Kid's Page in the Toronto Star when I was in grade 6 and it was published
Number of scars on my body: supposedly one on my head from falling and stitches when i was 3 - I've never seen it
Number of things in my past that I regret: if things hadn't happened that way, I might not be here now. And I'm exactly where I want to be, so why should I regret anything?

I'm a mooter

I know this is extreme geeking out, but I did my first Moot Court presentation today, and I was awesome! =) Acting as Counsels for the Appellants, we had two issues to appeal between my partner and I, and I won on my point. It was tough and nerve-wrecking, facing a bench of 3 upper year students acting as judges firing questions at you for 15 minutes. But I did well. It's videotaped so hopefully I can get a copy. I love law school!