re-initiating operation Respect Myself More

I walked home from the U today. ^_^v
It took me 80 minutes, which isn't bad considering it was at quite a leisurely pace (I sat on a bench for about 5 minutes, read KareKano part of the time, and just was generally relaxed about it). It actually rained on me for a bit, but nothing too bad, and only for about 10 minutes. I will say, however, that it's not all that relaxing walking along Lake Street.
Anyways, in addition to going swimming with Tasha on Mondays and Wednesdays before Japanese, I may make a habit of walking home from work on Tuesdays. Mondays and Wednesdays are a no-go in that respect, since I have class on those days and need my backpack of inconvenience. As for Thursdays and Fridays... I guess it just depends on how the homework situation is. (I don't really have any significant enough breaks on Tuesday for me to need my whole backpack.) Maybe I'll just try to get to the U early on Fridays and make a swimming day out of that too. Or maybe go on the machines and do some weight training?
Oooh, it's raining again. I hope it lasts. (It almost surely won't. ^_^;)
Okay, I should get to homeworky stuff now.

I know it's the army, but...

Dear Nastassja:
Now that midterms are over and many of you are beginning to organize your summers, we want to let you know about an opportunity to test your leadership skills and gain resume building leadership training.
Known as the best leadership course in America, Leader's Training Course (LTC) is a four week program for current sophomores or those who have two to two and half years of college remaining. This course challenges you physically and mentally, while teaching you life long leadership skills. LTC is a paid program which pays all participants $800.00 while all other costs are paid for to include travel, uniforms, food and lodging. At the end of the course, Army ROTC will offer full tuition scholarships to the top rated students that complete it.
This is not basic training. LTC gives students hands on experience in leadership, problem solving, public speaking, and character evaluation. This experience manifests itself by accomplishing small and large group tasks, planning events, and leading others to accomplish them. You will also get the opportunity to rappel, participate in water survival training, get in better shape, and participate in probably the largest paint ball course you have ever experienced.
This is a great way to see if you have what it takes to become an Army Officer without any commitment. For more information about LTC, Army ROTC, and what being a leader in the Army is all about contact us at:
MAJ Timothy Kemp
Enrollment Officer
(612) 626-1584
kemp0030@umn.edu

Thing is, I'm actually quite tempted. I've always been interested in participating in something sort of like bootcamp with absolutely no commitment. And I'm positive the full tuition scholarships, etc., are only for those who agree to enroll in ROTC (which I won't), but that doesn't mean it wouldn't be a valuable experience.
Hmmm... I may actually call and ask a bit more about this.

P.S. Why is gmail not working?! Rarr!!! Is there anyone else for whom it isn't working?

[EDIT: stolen from rabid1st:

What Be Your Nerd Type? Your Result: Science/Math Nerd   (Absolute Insane Laughter as you pour toxic chemicals into a foaming tub of death!) Well, maybe you aren't this extreme, but you're in league with the crazy scientists/mathmeticians of today. Very few people have the talent of math and science is something takes a lot of brains as well. Thank whosever God you worship, or don't worship, so thank no deity whatsoever in your case, for you people! Most of us would have died off without your help.
Anime Nerd
Social Nerd
Gamer/Computer Nerd
Musician
Drama Nerd
Literature Nerd
Artistic Nerd
What Be Your Nerd Type? Quizzes for MySpace

Of course, there are a lot of *real* nerd types missing. Like language nerd, for one. But ah well, it was a fun quiz.]

Wow...

( Sailor V for Vendetta )

quick convo.

[00:38] Tori-chan (MSN): ALSO
[00:38] Tori-chan (MSN): *hohoho
[00:41] tsukikage@gmail.com: also?
[00:41] Tori-chan (MSN): didn't you see the little icon thingie?
[00:41] tsukikage@gmail.com: did you change it?
[00:42] Tori-chan (MSN): no no the emoticons~
[00:42] Tori-chan (MSN): *hohoho
[00:42] tsukikage@gmail.com: i use trillian ^_^;
[00:42] Tori-chan (MSN): GOD DAMN IT

Quite the reaction. ^_^;

I love my friends. ^_^