Day 14 of Second Leave

Today was slightly messed up... But it turned out to be okay.

Yesterday, Mason and I planned with Alex to go see Bad Grandpa today. After the Seahawks took care of the Vikings, Mason and I drove to Alex's house to pick him and his girlfriend up. Nevertheless, though we told them we would pick them up at 3:15, they still weren't ready once we got to their front door... Fifteen minutes later, Alex and his girl popped into my car. 

I drove like a mad woman... I didn't want to miss a snippet of Jackass: Bad Grandpa. Mason saw it in N. Carolina. He said it was hilarious. The trailer made me die laughing! I needed to see it. 

We arrived at the theater just in time. Mason and I purchased our tickets before Alex and his girlfriend did. There was a complication... Alex's girlfriend didn't have an ID. Supposedly, she's 18. Alex is 20. I guess it was New-Employee day since the people working told Alex she or he needed to be 21 or over to watch the film. Mason and I were pissed. So, instead, Mason purchased the tickets on one of those Do-It-Yourself machines. Yet again, that didn't work because the person who would look at your valid tickets allegedly needed to see your ID, too. Now we didn't know what to do... Peeved, we just decided to go eat at Red Robin.

After a twenty-minute wait, we grabbed a booth. I ate very little considering Mason's irritated mood and some disappointing news. Apparently, one of our friends smokes cigarettes now... He's in the Marines along side Mason. Mason thinks he started because of the stress. I became saddened... Our friend could have chosen a different route. Mason says our friend won't become a chain smoker (once I acknowledged the fact that cigarettes are cancer sticks) but he doesn't know. We all don't know, yet we can hope he won't become one. 

Lately, Mason and I have been getting into discussions about judging other people's doings or how people react to things, etc. Everyone has their own scripts and cues on the world. Some people throw out opinions as if they're facts. But opinions should be stated as an opinion instead of blatantly stating something that couldn't possibly be a fact unless you have the facts. For example, when Mason claimed our friend won't become a chain smoker just because he says so, is an opinion, not a fact. How does he know? He can't foretell the future (so I've noticed) That's why I get irked when people believe their opinions are the actual facts. 

I lost my appetite. I only ate a few pieces of chicken until asking for a To-Go box. 

When we finished our dinner, we walked over to PacSun and bought cheap clothing (since the store was closing) Afterwards, we went home.

Now, Mason and I are watching Hoarders before bed. 

Day 13 of Second Leave

The folks left for Vegas this morning for a marathon. I drove them to the airport at 5:30 AM before sleeping in until 10:30 AM.

I wanted to go to Vegas and join my parents (but I would have ran the 5K) yet Mason leaves next week. I want to spend every last waking breath with him. <3

Today, Mason and I played games, played games some more, watched Ted, then played games again. 

I love the weekends. :)

Day 12 of Second Leave

A storm brewed today. Outside my house and in my heart. The whirlwind inside me whistled and screamed the truth about humans; they freakin' suck. Can an alien race from another galaxy wipe us off, please? With our current progress, nothing will change for the better... Only my opinion, though.

Today was okay, I guess. 

I'm glad it's Friday. I don't have much homework and Mason and I get to stay up together. Unfortunately, I won't have the best of time playing video games like Mason does because nobody wants to play with me... So, I become extremely lonely. 

At least Mason's having fun. 

I won't talk about why I despise humans. All I'll announce is that our psychology sucks the big, hairy, dirty ones.

And why is it every time I'm angry, people want to be silly? Why? They want to be silly about the situation? Slightly mocking my anger with it? Serious? ...

I want to act more like Ender, in a psychological perspective. And I mean Ender from Ender's Game. And I haven't read the books, I just watched the movie with Bryndis and Mason today right after school. Great movie! It's a buy. 

If you haven't read or watched Ender's Game, please do. Ender's way of dealing with a negative, pressured environment is amazing. I think we should all adapt to that kind of psychology. 

Day 11 of Second Leave

Game night with Alex and Mason! Alex brought over his latest girlfriend while Alex and Mason play GTA 5. I was working on math homework for the past few hours... The math is becoming ridiculous. However, I'm proud of myself for remembering formulas and slightly understand word problems! My dad's boss couldn't figure out a math issue... It went like this: A ball and bat equal $1.10. But the bat is a dollar more than the ball. How much does the bat cost? The equation: 1.10 = x+x+1. The 1.10 is the total of the bat plus the ball. The ball is x and the bat is x+1. The answer is $1.05. Whoo-Hoo! Intelligence!

Today, I learned more math and in ENGL, the class talked about the movie Smoke Signals.

I was happy to be home afterwards!!!

Mason and I snuggled in bed before gaming and waiting for Alex and his girlfriend to come over.

Now, time to head back to the gaming session!

Day 10 of Second Leave

Mason and I visited Lincoln Park this early evening! We had fun!! It's been a while since we visited there, breathing in the fresh air, people watching, kissing in The Circle of Trees, and acting like Baboons. Hanging out at Lincoln Park with my hubby makes me utterly cheerful. That park is OUR park. That park is where our first dates happened. That park is where I gave Mason his first kiss AND his first relationship. <3

We love Lincoln Park!!!! Never take it away!!! Please. :)

Today was fine. School was boring. In ENGL class, we're watching this movie called Smoke Signals. It's about the modern-day Native American. Interesting movie. Sort of stupid. But I'm enjoying the story.

The class is also reading an autobiography on a guy who is Native American. He tells his life as a Native American, living on a reservation, poorer than poor, and dealing with a wash of White people. I thought the book would be boring. Turns out, it's addicting! I love autobiographies that are told in a relaxed, not-worried-about-sounding-analytical tone.

Well, I'm going to head back onto Minecraft and help Mason build our giant house on top of a giant ass mountain.

Bye!

Day 9 of Second Leave

This day was a little better than yesterday... But I was depressed while at school. I kept thinking about how upset I am over Benny diagnosed with cancer. Then I started thinking/beating myself up over getting emotional while Mason's home!

Why must I put so much pressure on myself for being human???

I don't know if I'll ever get that answer.

Nonetheless, today was fine. Mason and I played the latest Gears of War (Judgment) until I switched to LittleBIGPlanet. Finally, we ended the day with Jurassic Park. But we fell asleep in the middle of it...

Of course we're still not getting any good sleep! How can I?! How can WE?! IMPOSSIBRU!

I do miss sleep, though. I'm thinking of sleeping early tonight. Yet Mason wants to stay up and watch PewDiePie with me.

Ah, the things I do for love. <3

Oh! By the way, happy 11/12/13. :)

High Tide, Chioggia

In autumn, the high tide often submerges Chioggia, a small town in the Venetian Lagoon, creating reflections and an enchanting atmosphere. This phenomenon is called acqua alta, which means high water.

Day 8 of Second Leave

I received horrible news... My dog Benny has cancer. The doctor said he may have 6 weeks to live... We're praying this isn't true. I've been upset ever since 5 PM.

Today was laid back. Mason went to see his mom while I stayed home, typing up an essay. 

After Mason was done visiting his mom, Mason and I went to Gamestop to check out video games. He bought a new game, but I only bought points for the PS3.

I hope tomorrow will be a better day. I'm trying to stay positive. Like I said, I don't want Mason to deal with negativity while on his Leave. I want to make this break a good one.