GENERAL HOUSE COMMON ROOM PART 19

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Terribly sorry for stealing Alizée oh-so rudely xD

...but it WAS kind of a Caree-Crisis :D

Let's call it CC xD

Haha...Nick's foot?? Yeah the whole time I was reading the first of New Moon and Bella started talking to her....I was begging her to just puch the hello kitty out of her.....but she didnt...and that makes me sad.

NOOOOOOOOO...I read the post and ruined it for myself......haha....Im going to get it anyway....better be prepared for whats coming

lol my to-read-book-heap is HUMONGOUS! XD

.... and I just borrowed another book from our German teacher today - "Die Physiker" by Friedrich Duerrenmatt. Someone did a presentation on it today and then I just got it, since I've been wanting to reading for a while now, anyhow. *cough* .. never mind the fact that I also have a French book waiting for me, from my French teacher, preparation for the exam in - whoa! - June.... nope, never mind that! I mean, I can't really be bothered to read French books. Especially difficult-language-books, the kind of things you need to read with a dictionary. Like ... Sartre. XD (or maybe it's just my prejudice? heck, I haven't even opened the book yet xD)

Ehhhhhhhhh. xD

... well, this was, in a so-short-as-my-ranty-nature-allows-me-to version, the explanation to why I don't think it's wise for me to promise anyone to read anything they recommend me too soon, since I know I couldn't keep my word, no matter how much I wanted. ^__________^"

... but that book you're talking about *does* sound interesting, Rigby :D

.... maybe I shall read it at some point, after all.... *g*

I've ordered The Host but it's in England :D

Hey Kate, how was your cruise? That did happen, right? I'm so out of it.

FINLAND WO IN ICE HOCKEY AGAINST LATVIA!!!!!!!!!!!! :D

...I need tostop squeeing, I already look ridiculous with my Finland ice hockey shirt, hat, scarf and these silly pom-poms xD

I've gone to the dark side, BWAHAHAHAHAHAAAA :D

...oh, and I bought Atonement on DVD today

Have you all heard of that Cyclone thats killed thousands of people? It was last week but Ive only just heard about it as I havent watched much news recently and got really shocked as I just saw the news and they were showing the dead floating in water and lined up on backs - adults and children - I cried so hard (more emotional since having Aimeé) I dont think they should show that on tv but it does bring it to home how bad this was

Yes i heard not so long ago, these things don' really mean that much to me until you actually see the aftermath. I remember the london undeground bombings and the newsflash comming acroos the bottom of the screen, when i saw the news flas i turned the channel over because the bar was annoying me, now when i look back i feel bad for not caring more. sometimes it takes the aftermath for people to wake up and smell the fairtrade coffee.
pickles

I havent heard about that....thats sad.. I feel bad for all those people and those poor kids....It makes me wanna cry...but for some reason....I cant. I would hate for that to happen again.

Yeah, heard about it. Apparently, the government of Burma - aka the country affected by it - is reluctant to receive humanitarian aid from the outside .. or at least, to people coming there from the outside to help disrtibute the packages of food etc to the people... well, that's at least what I think I remember from the news this morning. :/

And news are there to keep one informed and what kind of information would that be if we only put in pink fluff and nice stuff and left out all the serious matters out? Or else, we should put *everything* in there, it's just that we'd probably get newscasts that last for days.

And about the question whether they should show the most dramatic or brutal bits - of course they should, it's the only way to mobilize people from the outside to help, otherwise one just tends to say, "So what? - at least *I* have my comfortable home and good steak.". Mind you, the way I see it, this often happens anyhow, no matter how drastic the pictures are, because we don't feel any danger for ourselves and those people suffering are far away. Or maybe it does make us sad for the moment but then the newscast ends and our favourite movie comes on or maybe we go out shopping and, guess what, the feeling of wanting to help is forgotten in the blink of an eye.

Oh, and this somewhat bitter reflection does by no means exclude myself, quite the opposite.

But then again, maybe it's just the general impression I personally have on society. I'm happy there are still people like you, Elfie, or others here and in the world at large, who haven't lost their humanity and compassion.

SilverLady wrote:

And about the question whether they should show the most dramatic or brutal bits - of course they should, it's the only way to mobilize people from the outside to help, otherwise one just tends to say, "So what? - at least *I* have my comfortable home and good steak.".

I'm happy there are still people like you, Elfie, or others here and in the world at large, who haven't lost their humanity and compassion.

I would do more if I could - I often mentioned to Mick about going and helping in poorer countries - though with Aimeé we couldnt do that at least not until she was much older

And I shudder to think of a world without compassion

Happy Mother's Day :D

Also, let's all cheer on Finland in the ice hockey game today against USA - who wants those idiots to win? (...no offence, ahem :D)

No honestly - CHEER ON FINLAND!!!!!!!!! Otherwise I'm 50€ poorer

So please, have a little mercy xD

We have an ice hockey team. Holy Cow...I didnt know that......I didnt even think we played ice hockey. I'm so out of touch with the sports here. Well seeing as I hate it here....lets hop Finland wins.

Well, it's World Cup, so it's pretty... huge :D

And dude, you have NHL!!!!!! *le shock* Okay, so a lot of the players are from Canada and Europe, but still :D

LIKE (my team) ANAHEIM DUCKS!!!!!! L.A. KINGS!!!!!!!! NEW YORK RANGERS!!!!!!!!!! (my dad loves them xD)

...

I'm always so hurt and sad when 99% of Americans don't watch the World Cup xD

..and I hate to admit that they're actually pretty good this year - way better than in the Winter Olympics :D

But still; GO FINLAND!!!!!

My dad and brother are HUGE hockey fans. They lurrrveee the NJ Devils of coarse. My brother plays hockey - both roller and ice so yeah. XD. I've been to a bunch of games but I don't like it much..

I didn't even know there was a World Cup in hockey. XD

Polly - no, England doesn't have a team :D Same goes for Australia xD

...even if Finland once played against Australia in ice hockey (1960) and won like 19 - 2 :D

Ahem.

Anyway.

FINLAND WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOON!!!!!!!!!!!! *dances around* But I must admit that the Russian referees were probably the worst ever! Like Finland's first goal shouldn't have been counted, because it went in through the outside of the sidenet! xD

Funny.

So actually, it should have ended 2 - 2, and then continued on overtime.

Anyway, after the game, some of the American players got all angry and ATTACKED almost half of the Finnish team :D Like one of the American players hit Selänne, even if he didn't DO anything! How rude is that?

And then another dude made a Finnish player's nose bleed. It was totally cool :D

...but I've always known that Americans are bad losers xD So... I forgive them. Maybe.

...not.

I know we are. You should see the biggest game in America....Football. The most popular game there is is the Alabam vs. Auburn game and ofcourse Auburn wins.....the team I go for. You should see my dad and uncle. They get so mad and fuss at everyone. I'm surprised they didnt get introuble for that! If Finland had done that.....I bet alot they would have gotten in trouble. Oh God....you are gonna be mad at me.......I like Jake and want him to kiss Bella........haha................but now that Edward is back......screw Jake......

(I shall call you Les from now on, if that's okay :D)

NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!! *clings to Les* Don't go to the dark side - stay with me on Team Eddie :D Jake is just a friend, and he should stay that way xD

...everyone likes glittery guys, right? :D

(Btw, Finland will lose against Canada :D)

haha..it doesnt matter. everyone calls me that. I wont go to the dark side.....yet. haha. I asked my dad what our team was called and he said baybears or something....how gayish is that?? glittery guys....I WANT ONE!!!!! but were to find one......

I first read 'Babybears' :D How cute and oh-so-unmanly would that be!? xD Haha...

You're starting to lean dangerously close to the dark side with your "I like Jake" :D I will eat you alive if you join Team Jacob.

Seriously!

...if you stay on my side/the better side, I'll huggle you - a lot! :D

OH!!!!!! And I un-newbiefy you too

That's pretty awesome, dude!

I suggested to Nick that he could wear glittery clothes, and spray some glittery hairspray and stuff :D

He didn't do it

*looks confused*
are you all talking about twilight~?

Oh god....your gonna kill me!!!! haha. ill stay on team edward becuase when i read she got to ltaly in time....i wanted to to go aww at what he said to her, thinking he was dead. I think ill stay on team edward and aviod the killing.....i really dont wanna die yet.

Good call :D

TEAM EDDIE ALL THE WAY xD

...besides, as much as I hate to say this but; WE HAVE RAISTY ON OUR SIDE :D

haha. Urgh....i dropped my lighter in my dogs water bowl.....and i cant find one.....my mom stole them all. and my sister broke my siscors. and my house smells like pound cake and lavernders.....which isnt a good smell.

...our house smells like blueberry pie, because Heidi is on a baking spree - AGAIN!!!! xD

I feel awful when I say this, but I hope Calle will be gone for a long time, so that Heidi can continue to bake like a maniac xD

It's her way to cope with the stress/sadness, I suppose xD

PIE!?!?!?!?! I want pie........all i have is my great grand mamas birthday cake.....and it's not that good. i wish i had my aunt homemade red velet cake.....but everyone ate it up.

Les? What is your name. I don't even know. I am so behind.

I AM ON TEAM SWITERLAND. OK so I am totally leaning way towards team Edward because I think Jacob is super annoying. Honestly though I think that Bella could be with whoever. I love Edward though. He is the bomb diggidy.

I want a nick name.

I didn't know we Americans would beat people up because we lost. Oh wait yes I did know that. I think that we are stupid little people.

Bush practiced walking his daughter down the aisle. WE HAVE AN IDIOT FOR A PRESIDENT! Who practices walked people down the aisle?

Hey, I read about that :D It was pretty funny xD

...only BUSH needs to practice that lol

Anyway, isn't Traci Lou good enough for a nickname? :D

(And no Team Switzerland, being neutral/loving both is overrated... you have to choose a side :D)

My names Lesley. Ugh, you hate bush to?? thank God Im not the only one. I hate him......really really bad. After he became preisdent, it went downhill. And my parents got mad when we had those you know vote things most schools have?? well I voted bush because i was in 2nd grade and all adn they wanted to know how many peolpe wanted bush or cilton. only one wanted cilton out of the whole school and I regret ever saying bush rocked.......but know that im older.....i hate that man with a passion. now we have to worry about if the black guy (no offence) is going to win or the weird woman going to win....or mccain

I don't get how anyone can see Bush as a good president - the man is stupid :D

I personally want Obama to win He was Conan O'Brien's guest, too, so that makes him absolutely cool :D Besides, what America needs is a little bit of tolerance for people in general.

Obama for President! *cheers*

*shifty eyes* i want to live in america alot more things happen there all we have is a vote for prime minister every three years, it not as long as your elections but i think ours go on for about 2 weeks dunno?
anuiwys i hate politics i wish every sigle one of the parties would just walk out infront of 10000000 cars! lol

I do hope he wins. but if he does....the peolpe down here in the south will do the same thing that happen to MLK jr. Someone will kill him for being black and the KKK will come back in the open again.....god I hate the KKK. I know that back then....half my family was in it....even more. i know some people still are in the KKK and last year in Mobile, during the Martin Luther King parade, they ruined it by carrying a cross adn burning it unfront of a bunch of peolpe. It was really bad, but I dont think it made head line news if thats what they were aiming for.

Yeah... I think that could happen but... People are so narrow minded.

...luckily we have a female president :D She even looks like Conan O'Brien xD

Anyway.

I wouldn't want to live in America :D It's already bad enough that I had to spend loads of holidays there (Christmas, New Year etc..) with my very, very, very snobby relatives.

Eww.

I love being a European, and live in a country where democracy rules

You've been here?? Where to? Yeah I hate it here. I plan to move to England or some plce over there. After my dad sells my cows and there offsprings in four years I will be able to move....and I get all the money seeing as I'm the only one who does anything with my cows and he done told my sister not to expect any money but from one cow and thats her's......adn this i suppose to be a free country...bull. we cant even marry the same sex here.

Yeah, I've been there :D My dad's American (moved to Finland when he was a teenager, and got my mom pregnant lol), so mwehh... anyway, my relatives live in NYC But I've been to Florida (Miami), and California (LA) with them so... yeah.

Hmm.. cool. I've been to Florida, its right under Alabama. and Ive never been to NYC or Cali. But I want to go Cali one day.....but not NYC it gets cold up there....and me and cold dont get along that good when it snows.

gezzz it seems to be a small world =]

The world is not small!!! And I thought you were watching charmed mr!!?!?! ohh!! Does that mean you have an accent?? Or do you talk like they do in Finland?

...I speak Swedish, Finnish and English fluently

My accent is very American when I talk English, so it's not tacky like most Finnish people's English lol

oh......i dont have one.....unless you count talking sounthen like one..idk. you can get on myspce and all that and every one writes i gotta a southern accent rather your like it or not. and it sooo annoying cause they dont. And i cant speak a little spainsh.....not much of it.....we have to either take spanish or computer at out school and seeing as i know how to use a computer.....i didnt take it.

But wouldn't that be an easy class to get top grades from? xD I always did stuff like that, like I picked English III just to get an easy grade - which I did.

...and also because the teacher was yummie! xD

haha....the teacher was a old woman who knew nothing so i took spanish.....it was fun....but boring...i was always eating candy in her class...and she let me....dude...they would sometimes stop classes becuase i got to hyper in the class so she would stop and put a stupid spanish movie on.

We have to take 3 years of a foreign language to graduate high school so I'm taking spanish II in freshamn year then I'll take it for four years and end at Spanish AP or something like that.

I don't think I have an accent. Maybe a new york one, but I don't think I do, no one has ever told me that I have one, so idk.

We have to take 3 to. You live in America so ALL high schools have to take 3 years of a lnguage or more. I wish we had French....then I could see what someone said to me in French.....but I kinda know anyways......OMG I"M THE ONLY PERSON WHO DIDNT KNOW WE HAD AN ICE HOCKEY TEAM. I asked everyone adn they ALL knew.

Lesly! yes i was watching my belovid charmed but i had already seen the one that was on so i didn't bother
it gets boring if you watch the same one too much....

*cross* i wish i was bi-ligo! i would get along in life so much better.. i do speak some french but just enough to keep me living lol

and yet again lesly makes another stupid desision
computer or spanish- i know which one i would chose and it wouldn't be a language lol