awkward turtle

I really suck at not saying awkward things.
Like, I know it was decided I don't have Aspergers, and I suppose in the end I agree with that decision (decision's not quite the right word, but i don't think there's a such word as "non-diagnosis" either), but I guess this just goes to show why it was considered.
I think part of it is just that I can't easily be made to feel awkward myself. I mean, I have the sense not to say certain things to people I don't know, but if it's or good acquaintances, I get this false sense that I don't need to monitor what I say, or even if I do monitor myself I allow almost everything through, again because it wouldn't make me feel awkward in the same situation.
Anyways, just something for me to think about.
Lots of money coming in Wednesday. :) If only it weren't a "bucket in the pool".
Mom's birthday is today. Still trying to decide if I should call her or not. I suppose if she doesn't want to talk she'll just not answer the phone, but what if Allie or Roger answer? Well, I sent her a card in any case, so I guess that's better than nothing.
I'm tired, so I'm gonna go lie down on the couch. (For some reason I'm always less anxious about going to bed when I start on the couch, and then at a certain point in the night I move to my bed.)

Again with the lying about the sleeping.

akaneko brought up the need for staff at Mori no Ike village weekend from Thursday the 28th to Sunday the 2nd, which I'm considering applying for. I'd be missing about 8 hours of work, or $68, but she says she's gotten $35-75 per weekend in the past, so it wouldn't be the worst, and it would be good experience and potentially helpful if I try to get a job with CLV this summer. Not to mention it sounds like a lot of fun. I'd also need to make sure to attend a bio lab earlier in the week. Not looking forward to the essaying on the application, though.
It seems like I'm starting to kill the covering on my computer desk, but not in a way that requires a new desk at all, which kind of sucks because at this rate it'll start to look really ugly really fast. *tries to be more careful*
*continues listening to Laura's description of how these weekends usually go*

自分の日本語の名前

Okay, guys, it's down to two names for Mori no Ike: 奈月 (Natsuki) or 美月 (Mizuki). Which do you like better? Visually I kind of feel like 奈月 is a bit... unbalanced... but maybe that's just because I'm not used to it. (I rejected 菜月 because I don't care to be associated with vegetables, and 七月 because I'm not born in July.) I'm kind of leaning towards Natsuki, though, since it has the "na" in common with Nastassja. Don't know how I'm gonna pick a German name, though. Can't I just use Nastassja? :(

Called my mom but no-one answered so I left a message.

Man, sometimes my inferiority complex just eats me alive... Apparently Mitcho got his B.A. and M.A. at the same time, 4 years after graduating from high school. Like... That's the kind of person I wish I was, and yet I have these people right in front of me.

Haven't heard anything back from Guy Healy, Japan yet. I was thinking about e-mailng them tomorrow, but maybe it's better for me not to be too forward about this until the financial aid situation is clear?

Why do I always say the same thing over and over again?

More proof that Japan is crazy.
The Japanese Samurai Champloo DVDs are 2 episodes on each disc at 6,090 yen, tax included.
Will the wonders ever cease to amaze me?
$30 an episode. $750 for a 26 episode series.
WTF.
Moving on.

Submitted the application for the Mori no Ike village weekend.

Been arguing with my dad over whether I've been eating more than one bowl of Grape Nuts a day. ^^; He's annoyed because it's gone before he gets to have a second bowl, but I'm honestly not having two bowls a day. I think I just fill the bowl higher than he does or something...

falling asleep at my desk

I'm trying to stay awake while reading my bio textbook, but green tea just ain't cutting it, and all I have in terms of pop is the 6-ish ounces of Coke from the 20 oz. bottle I bought on Friday. I NEED MONIES SO I CAN SUPPLY THE HOUSE WITH COLD SUGARY CAFFEINE! Seriously, I don't drink that much of it, but when I need it, I need it I could use it, I really could use it.

update regarding Guy Healy

Dear Nastassja,

Thank you for your application and interest in 2008 USA Summer Camp! We apologize if you
have been waiting for confirmation of your application.

We will be making our second round of selections on March 14. We are planning to contact
all applicants on or before that date, so if you do not hear from us by March 16, please
contact us again. If for any reason you need to cancel your application, we would
greatly appreciate a message before the selection date.

2008 is going to be the best USA Summer Camp ever!

Selection Committee
2008 USA Summer Camp

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USA SUMMER CAMP
Guy Healy, Japan
Dai 6 Sankou Biru 40D
1-22 Wakabamachi
Nagasaki-shi, Nagasaki-ken 852-8137
Tel: 095(842)8123
Fax: 095(842)8122
Email: camp@guyhealyjapan.com
Web: www.guyhealyjapan.com

Seriously? I sent my application in before the deadline. Or at least I think I did...

[EDIT: I r dumm. Apparently I can't understand English anymore. So, yays at making it past the first round!
I suppose at this point I should also mention that my dad reserved a campsite at South Kawishiwi River Campground from August 22-30. I figure by saying I need to be back in the U.S. by the 21st I wouldn't ruin my chances at getting to participate during most of the summer, but it would definitely mean I wouldn't get to return to the Nagasaki camp where I might get to re-unite with the 1 and 2nensei from last year, or just in general return to that camp. In any case, it would really be in my best interest to make my final decision about going camping with my family in the next week (or two) and let either Dad or the selection committee know. I just know that this could very well be my last chance for a camping trip with my family, especially if I decide not to go.]