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Oh Snow, Oh Snow! Wherefore art thou Snow?

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December is finally here, and Christmas is only 23 days away. Don't worry, I'm not starting the countdown to X-mas just yet. Right now I'm counting down the days until the end of final exams. 15 days. Can't wait.

It has been a very odd fall, indeed.

It amazes me that we have not had any snow whatsoever yet! We've had cold weather, definitely, but none of the white stuff. It seems really odd because here in Moncton, we've already had snow as early as Halloween a couple years back. I do not remember the snow being as late as this year, and I'm really starting to wonder if we're going to get any by Christmas.

Trust me, like any other Canadian, I dislike the snow and the cold. Very much. But right now the trees are bare and everything seems just lifeless. It's been a good month now since the leaves have fallen, and at this point,I think I prefer having a white, snowy and brighter outdoors than a dark, dull and depressing one!

As much as I dislike the snow, and as much as I'll get sick of it after a few weeks like I do every winter, a little bit of snow would definitely not hurt right about now.

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The Blind Side

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I really want to see this movie. It looks like a really moving story. Especially since it's based on a true story. Plus, Sandra Bullock is in it, so it's sure to be good!! Sandra is awesome in everything she does!





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Craziness...

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Pardon for my absence from the blogging world. A world dearly missed, I can assure you.  

My life is pretty much crazy at the moment.

Studying, exams, research paper, assignments, presentations, essays, part-time job, running around for group project meetings, etc...

Ahh.. the life of a university student.

Can't wait for holiday vacation...

One month.


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Time: A University Student Crisis

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As most of you know, being a full-time university student can sure consume most of one's time. Balancing classes, projects, study time and the part time job takes up most of my time, and I am pretty much left with the most boring life ever right now. Sure, the classes and the job balance is okay. What is the crisis, then?

I don't have the time to read anymore. I read tons for class, but reading for fun, that, I don't do so much anymore. I really LOVE to read, but my time always has to be spent doing something else for university, or working at the part-time job.

Isn't it sad that I'm only half-way into a book that I started reading during summer?? Usually, I can easily finish a book in a week or two, and now it's been like 4 months, and I've still not completed Jane Austen's Sense and Sensibility. Don't get me wrong, the book is great. I just don't have the time!

Most of you have surely noticed that I barely blogged during October. That's another thing that was set aside because of a lack of time. I feel like a prisoner of things I need to do. There's a big difference between the things I need to do and the things I want to do. If I could always do the things I wanted, I would read for the fun of it every day, and definitely blog a lot more often. But that's not how life works, does it? We always do things because we have to, and not because we want to.

I am trying to blog more often though, because I really feel like I've left you all somewhat in the dark last month. I just find it very difficult to find the time. And when I do find the time, it's at times like these where I do blog and read. At 10:36 at night when I should be in bed, sleeping. I am so pressed for time, that my apartment is in need for a  much needed cleanup as well. If only we had all the time in the world. But that's not the case, is it?

There will never be enough time.



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For the Love of Pictures ♥

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I know these last few posts have been about exciting new things that I got. This one is just the same because I cannot not tell you about it!

These past few weeks, I've been wanting a digital camera to take better pictures, especially for my blog. The only things I had were my camera phone and webcam, so as you all know, picture quality on these is very limited. I did some research online for brands and models and finally decided on the specific model that I wanted. So yesterday afternoon, I went in town on the hunt for the Fujifilm Finepix Z35. Easy task, right? Not so much. Here were all the stores I went to, in order.

Wal-Mart:   Wrong model (older)
The Source:    Sold out
Sears:    Sold out
Black's photography shop:    Too expensive. They asked $229 when the other places asked $199... Didn't even bother asking if they had any in stock.
Shoppers Drug Mart:    Didn't carry the model
The Bay:    Didn't carry the model
Staples:     Wrong model (older)

That's 8 stores right there that I went through looking for it. I guess it's a very popular camera... much more than I expected anyway! So after I got out of Staples, I went to the Atlantic Superstore because I remembered that they had a photo lab/electronics department. I went there, and believe it or not, they actually had it in stock! It was the last place I planned on checking and the place I least expected to find it! I was sooo excited!! And the best part is that it was on sale for $148!! I also bought a 4GB SD memory card on sale for about $8 off as well. What a bargain!!

So the camera has two colors: White and hot pink. It's really cute, the white has sparkles in it. It really takes good pictures, too! Here are a few pictures I took with it last night. I am totally in love with it! ♥

Close-up of the camera box



Another close-up shot
 Love ♥





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Happy.... Late Halloween?

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I've been so busy last weekend that I didn't have time to share with you all my Halloween costume!! Care to guess what I was dressed as? I'll give you a hint: it involved a lot of red and black.



That's right, I was dressed as a pirate!! ARRRR!








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These Eyes

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For the past five years, these eyes of mine have been looking through the same pair of glasses. Last week, I went to the optometrist and I finally got myself a brand new frame! I chose them on Oct. 27th, and got them two days later. The fastest I've gotten a new pair of glasses. Ever. I was so excited when they told me they could get them ready in just a couple days. Usually it takes like a week.

I'm so happy because I was long overdue for a new pair! Anyway, now for the good part. What they look like. It's a frame by Mizyake. They are in two tones of brown, have rectangle lenses, and have a lot of detailing on the arms. I find that they really flatter my face soooo much better than my previous frame! I just can't stop looking at myself in the mirror now! Hahaha... I love them!! ♥

Old pair



NEW PAIR! :D


 
 
**Last photo taken with my new Fujifilm Finepix Z35!! Read about it here!**

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