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1. is it a philosophy test? y ---> write "does this question even exist" for every answer n ---> draw pictures 2. ??? 3. profit an excerpt from "eyru's guide to college" coming this spring to a bookstore near you.
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nvm I'm still premier haha anyway what's the deal with all these outside links? IT SEEMS LIKE JUST YESTERDAY 'YOUTUBE' WAS CENSORED *sniff* also in other news I am now hopelessly addicted to 'how i met your mother.' yup.
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Yay for reviving old fads! =D Ask me anything and I will answer. Honesty costs extra. :3
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Good news: tomorrow marks one month as a vegetarian! Bad news: I got in my first car accident today. It wasn't my fault: I was driving up the street and a guy parked on the side didn't see me and pulled out ...right into my car. There're a bunch of scratches and dents now, and of course it happened after a really long day when I really didn't feel up to handling it, but in the end it's just a car and while I am fond of it, it's still just a car. In any case, I'm glad to go to bed now.
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oh gosh why why did i do this at least i'm not the only one?
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Yeah, so tomorrow will mark two weeks of me eating no meat. It's been interesting so far. I've found I've been watching what I eat, simply because I need to make sure I can eat it, and the byproduct of that is that I'm eating healthier things. I've been eating way more vegetables, and I've been getting my protein from soy, eggs, and beans instead of meat. It hasn't been a drastic change, to be honest. Before going pescetarian, I already ate more beans than meat, but that doesn't man it hasn't been difficult. I've turned down some pretty delish stuff (oh bacon why), and even gone hungry once or twice. I'm proud of myself: it hasn't been easy, and it's cool to know that I have the willpower to cut something out of my diet and stick with it. I'm not planning on stopping anytime soon, either. I'll keep blogging too, but I'm switching to weekly updates (the downtime threw me for a loop anyway). Thanks for your support, guys! (and maybe sometime soon we'll start edging closer to vegan. who knows?)
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Day four! Over halfway through a week of eating no meat! Breakfast was cereal, which I usually don't care for, but I was in a hurry and anyway I'll probably be eating more of it because it's quick and also vegetarian. Lunch was a salad () and a scone. Supper was an interesting affair. I attended a young adult potluck at my church, and brought chick pea curry and rice as my dish (it's vegetarian, so it was my failsafe in case nobody else brought something I could eat). Fortunately, there was plenty I could eat. I had sushi, pasta, curry, fruit and vegetables, and a made-from-scratch cupcake (even the icing was homemade!). I'm finding that this is definitely not as difficult as I was expecting, partly because I've realized that I didn't eat a whole lot of meat before I went vegetarian. However, I'm sort of anxiously awaiting summer, because as soon as it gets warm enough for the propane not to freeze, we Canadians whip out the barbecue, and it stays out until the snow's too high to use it. I'm hoping that, by the time the thaw rolls around, I'll have gotten into the habit of not eating meat, and it will be easier. Funny side note: nobody believes that I'm vegetarian. They all think I'm joking, or say I can't really call myself a vegetarian if I've only been at it four days. That makes no sense: if I'm choosing not to eat meat, I'm pretty sure that makes me a vegetarian, regardless of how long I've been at it. Anyway, I plan to keep this up for a while, so eventually everyone will see that I'm actually serious, and not just playing a prank. So far, so good! (the bacon-wrapped sushi was hardly even a temptation ^^)
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Day three was a good day, by all accounts. Breakfast was ordinary: once again I made an egg with some potatoes. So original, right? Unfortunately, my day always starts earlier than I'd like it to, so I'm usually scrambling to get the door. Hence the quick, simple breakfasts. For lunch I had an egg salad sandwich and a pear scone. Today's temptation was a bowl of Thai chicken soup, which is seriously one of the best things in the world. But I resisted! (the scone helped) Supper was chili and rice -vegetarian chili! My mom told me that she wasn't going to cook for me (which I heartily agree with; this is my decision, after all, not hers), but my family really doesn't eat a ton of meat, and it turns out that the chili was safe. Score! Also I got stat pay for working on a holiday, played street hockey, and wrote a song. A pretty good day, I'd say. WHAT DID YOU DO TODAY
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Day two! Today was a pretty chill day. An egg with some hash browns for breakfast, and beans and noodles for lunch, so there's my protein for the day. Supper was my first real challenge, because we had roast beef and mashed potatoes for the first time in, like, ever, but I managed to stave off the temptation and just took extra potatoes and vegetables instead. Also a huge bowl of salad. Because salad is delicious. P: Changing topics, I'm starting to realize that one of the trickiest parts about my going vegetarian is that I don't like tomatoes (cue horrified gasps). I've never liked tomatoes, for as a long as I can remember. I'll eat ketchup and tomato sauce, and I'll eat tomatoes in a sauce or a chili as long as I can't taste them, but both the taste and the texture of whole or chunky pieces really throw me off. I still try them from time to time, simply because I really want to like tomatoes (they're so versatile! and healthy!), but I haven't seen a breakthrough yet. We'll see what happens, I guess. Thanks to HH and Janus for those huge paragraphs of encouraging advice on my last post. You guys rock! There's not much else for me to write about today (it was a pretty nice, relaxing day), so I'll close it here. A reminder, though: we're coming up to 1,000 comments pretty quickly, and I do have something planned for that! (note that is not an invitation to spam the comments dont kill me deevee)
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So, I've been thinking about going vegetarian for a while now. Not for any particular reason; it's just supposedly healthier, better for the environment, and more responsible as a whole in terms of leaving a footprint. I've been doing some reading on the subject for a while now, and I decided that today would be my day. Again, no particular reason. I've just been putting it off due to life being super busy, and not having the energy to attempt a major change in my diet, but I'll always find excuses if I let myself (even if I don't mean to), and there's no time like the present, right? I'll be chronicling my adventures in my blog, both as a way of keeping a record of my progress, and also as a way of staying accountable. The more people who know of my decision, the less likely I'll be to give up. Day One began with me rolling out of bed and popping upstairs to see bacon in the skillet. Without a second thought, I ate a couple pieces, before remembering my resolution. The days ahead suddenly looked a whole lot darker. Nonplussed, I declared that those two pieces were my last pieces of bacon for the foreseeable future and immediately began making breakfast. Today's my first day off in months (I usually work Monday through Saturday, and do volunteer work at my church on Sundays), so I had time to construct a cheese omelette with sautéd peppers and spinach (sautéd in coconut oil, by the way; I absolutely recommend it), and a dash of hot sauce. But Eyru, you cry. Eggs and cheese? That's not vegetarian! Au contraire, my darlings. It's not vegan. To keep things relatively simple, I'll be starting off as a lacto-ovo vegetarian, which means I'll allow myself to eat eggs and dairy products. As time passes, I may up the ante and begin eliminating those form my diet as well. I also will still consume fish, for various reasons, but I may eventually work my way up to eliminating that as well. So, for now, I'm basically cutting out red meat. My family used to be very much meat-and-potatoes, but thankfully we've gradually shifted over the past few years to a much more multicultural style of dining, so several of our meals are usually vegetarian anyway. I'm hoping this relatively gentle learning curve will help me stick with it. I'll update you tomorrow on my progress (hopefully with pictures!). In the meantime, any good recipes would be appreciated.
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https://soundcloud.com/vinyl-atmosphere I kinda like making music so I figured I'd throw some of it up on the internet. Criticism is welcome because I want to get better? Onarax is a pree chill guy for telling me soundcloud is allowed so thanks to him also my skype is eyrubieber add me t-t-t-that's all for now folks~
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So, I just noticed that my blog is quickly (or not-so-quickly) approaching both 200 entries and 1,000 comments. I was thinking it might be nice to celebrate one of these occasions with something special. I was contemplating holding a contest or something in my blog, with the winner receiving a Real Prize. Or maybe holding a draw for an Authentic BIONICLE Piece. You know, something special and fun. Give me your feedback and/or ideas? I want to make it special, and I want it to be fun, just because I'm excited that my blog has made it this far. (also go away bfa no one wants to hear about your 1400 entries or 15,000 comments)
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My name was Mary-Ann today. In case you are wondering, it's not usually Mary-Ann. It was weird.
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The picture to the left of this post is actually a picture of me. I keep bumping my wireless mouse into the garbage can next to my desk. I listened to the same song for an hour and a half on repeat and didn't realize it. Sometimes I think of old members who have left and I miss them, because I'm an old geezer who joined these forums before most of you were born. When Lady K made a blog post it made me feel fuzzy inside. I am Angela, and Angela is all of us. If I were ever made staff I would choose to moderate the Short Stories forum because nothing ever happens there and I could be staff without ever actually doing anything (HINT HINT GO TAKE A PEEK IN THE SS FORUM BRING LIFE BACK TO THE LIBRARY) If you are reading this, I love you. If you are not reading this, there is a special place in my heart for you, too, don't worry. It is now bedtime. Good night. Tune in next week for more random Eyru facts (and that, ladies and gentlemen, is a fact). ALSO KUGHII IS A GREAT RAPPER
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[8:15:28 PM] Tyler St. Francis: Eyru really is at least mockingly pleasant at all times. I challenge anyone else to describe me in ten words and be as succinctly awesome as yonder chap
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There's nothing like reading old RPG posts to activate it. it's a weird feeling like what emoticon do i use halp
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Because I posted two identical entries yesterday. I am sorry. These... com-pyoo-turrs... are difficult to use. I am not used to managing this... in-turr-net. You are all so tech-savvy, and I'm stuck in the 90's. In other news woohoo going to the mainland tomorrow. (the mainland is exciting because there's civilization there) (it's also exciting because Vancouver is there, and it's my favouritest city in the world) (although if I go elsewhere and find a city I like better I will let you know) (what is your favourite city by the way and is it better than Vancouver in your opinion) #parentheses #thisisnottwitter I just realized that my disjointed thoughts may be due to the numberless cups of espresso I've consumed in the past two hours. I was training with Tim, this barista who really knows his stuff, and we made/drank a lot of coffee. So yeah I guess that's why I feel weird and it's difficult to keep a steady train of thou- oh look a squirrel! Nah I'm just kidding no squirrels here. At least, not inside, where I can see them. They could be outside in the darkness ...I'll just end this entry now. Bai.
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I make a pretty good cappuccino. Also: local Zellers is closing. 20% off all LEGO. EYRU IS PLANNING A RAID. PREPARE THYSELVES.
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As was related in my previous entry, I am now an employee of an adorable little coffee shop. I have worked four shifts so far, and learned a little more with each shift. My first shift, as you know, I started out washing dishes. My second shift saw me working the till and learning how to pull a shot of espresso. My third and fourth shifts were interesting. Saturday was my third day. I learned how to steam milk (which turned out to be way easier than I had thought it would be), and then began to make some simple drinks. Make some espresso, steam some milk, and suddenly you've got a latte! It's amazing! And it's only a short step from making lattes to making mochas, cappuccinos, and macchiatos. I also learned how to make iced drinks (it was a big day). It's basically the same as making a hot drink, except you add ice and use cold milk instead of steamed milk. I made myself the best iced caramel macchiato I've ever had, which wasn't hard to do, because the majority of my coffee experience has seen me at Starbucks. Yeah, I don't really care for Starbucks. But that's a story for another day! Yesterday was my fourth shift, and it was so busy I didn't make a single coffee! We pretty much had a constant flow of customers, so I stayed on the till while my coworker (who just so happens to be a friend of mine) made the hot drinks. I poured ice for the cold drinks and made smoothies (which are delicious), and sold sandwiches, bottled drinks, and soup. My four hours went by like a rocket, and seemed as though I'd hardly started when my shift was over and I could go. Now for a word about some of our customers. I've gotten to know some of our regulars, and one of them is named Bill*. Bill comes in every morning and buys a medium coffee to go. He chats a bit, then leaves. Sounds pretty normal right? Well, Bill actually comes back to the cafe every few hours to buy a refill. I'd estimate he comes in four or five times a day. My supervisor (who just so happens to be one of the coolest people I know) isn't really sure if she's supposed to sell refills to people who have left the building, but she sells them to him anyway. Bill has been frequenting the place for years, and he knows exactly how much everything costs. He pays for everything he buys with exact change, right down to the last penny. When he buys a coffee, he sets down two dollars and twenty-four cents on the counter. Every time he comes in for a refill, he places seventy-three cents down on the counter. He's amazing. There are plenty of other customers with just as much personality as him, but they'll have to wait for another day. That's all for now folks. *not his real name.
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As you may or may not know, I was recently hired as a barista at a local coffee shop. I have no experience as a barista, if you're wondering. I have my foodsafe certificate, which means I'm licensed to work in the food industry, but the most experience I've had brewing coffee is dumping some grounds on the machine at home and making some drip coffee. But I'm not an old dog yet; it's time to learn a new trick! I started off yesterday washing dishes. Not very glamorous, but everyone has to start somewhere, right? The coffee shop that hired me is a very quaint little place where you can have your beverage brought to your table in nice ceramic cups. That means dishes to wash, but it's not difficult, and I don't mind washing dishes. I quickly moved on to learning how to work the till. I've worked in retail before, so it's nothing new, but the machine is a little different than the one I used before, so it took some getting used to. I've already perfected service-with-a-smile, according to my coworker, so everything's good there. Today was my second day, and I learned how to pull a shot. Exciting, right? My first shot was too slow, and the second and third were too fast, but after that I got the hang of it and started making some nice espressos. Granted, everything I made went towards mochas or cappuccinos, not drinks like americanos that are made or broken on the quality of the espresso, but it still felt good. Tomorrow I'll learn how to steam milk, and maybe even start making some drinks from start to finish. We'll see! I'll make sure to bring back some stories for you guys- I've already met some very interesting people.
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July 13th, two days ago, marked my eight-year anniversary of joining BZP. It's really, really weird to look back on those eight years, because I've changed so much. For one thing, I've gone from being eleven to seventeen, which is pretty huge by itself. I remember my first short stories and how terrible they were. I remember the noobish stuff I did, like posting topics in the wrong places, spamming emoticons, and even PMing Bink asking to be a Moderator. I remember trying to join the BZPRPG at one point, but not understanding exactly what it was (to be fair, the person who explained it to me called it a "collaborative epic", so it might be understandable). Instead, I wrote my own epic (which actually wasn't too bad). I remember logging on to BZP every few months for over two years; not posting, but not quite able to stay away. I was there for Vahkipower and Kimpower. I was there for the plushies fad, the iN uR bAsE fad, the BURN STUFF fad, and the Kanoka collecting fad. I was there for most of the staff promotions that we see today. And I am still here, having seen dozens of friends leave BIONICLE and BZPower over the years. Again, it's a really weird feeling looking back on these last eight years. It's a little nostalgic to look back and realize just how much has changed. Day-to-day, things look pretty much the same, but eight years? Well, you might say things have changed. The cool thing is, I've never felt as much a part of the community as I do now. BZP has never been as much fun as it is now. Each year has been better than the one before. And I know it sounds cheesy, but I've gotta say it: the best is yet to come. Love ya, BZP. Here's to many more awesome years together.
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This is it, ladies and gentlemen! The final two names have been decided on, and let me tell you: it was an extremely close margin! Here are the four names that have been eliminated, along with their scores: Delicious Chocolate Milk - 13 Mushroom Exterminator - 3 Simon - 9 Tuna Flakes 20 - 3 The final two names had scores of 14 and 15, so it's obvious that it was a close race, with Delicious Chocolate Milk being nudged out by just one vote! I personally love the name, but the you, the voters, have spoken, and here are the final two contestants! Fullmetal Eyrchamist - 22 EYRU BEAM LASERS - 21 The two names are already almost neck-and-neck, with EYRU BEAM LASERS ahead by only one vote. This race could go to anyone! So vote for your favourite, tell your friends to vote for your favourite, and make your mom an account so she can vote for your favourite! It's going to be a close one! The polls will close on Sunday morning, so you have all Saturday to vote! You may vote once, for one name. Please do not edit your post, or your vote may be disqualified. Now, LET THE MADNESS FINALLY COME TO AN END
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It is now Day 2 of the name change polls! Here are the names that were eliminated last round: Guy Who Licks Gravy Eel Your Rump Understands A Malicious Individual* Sneaky Peeky Eyru *This name actually received one vote, but apparently IT is not an acceptable name, and would be reverted were I to use it. Thus, it is eliminated! Ladies and gents, here are your remaining choices! Eyru - 0 Eyru Salad - 0 Eyrumpelstiltskin - 1 Great and Powerful Eyru - 0 Delicious Chocolate Milk - 3 Mushroom Exterminator - 3 Fabulous Salmon - 0 A Wonderful Pistachio - 0 Deodorant - 0 PUFFERFISH - 1 Pumpernickel - 0 Simon - 3 And Then Depression Set In - 2 EYRU BEAM LASERS - 7 Tuna Flakes 20 - 1 Meh - 2 Fullmetal Eyrchamist - 5 You may vote once in this blog post. Tomorrow, this blog post will be closed, and you may vote once in the new blog post that will be opened. You may not vote twice in one blog post, or both votes will be disqualified. Please do not edit your post, or your vote may be disqualified. With that out of the way, LET THE MADNESS CONTINUE
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Welcome back, ladies and gents, to the polls for Eyru's next name! I received a lot of submissions this time around (21, to be exact). so I've come up with a twist to the voting system. Every day, I will eliminate the bottom four names from the list, and I will repost the voting entry, allowing you to vote again! That's right- you can vote up to five times if you vote once every day! If more than four names have the lowest score, I will choose and eliminate at random. Every day, the list of names will drop, from 21 to 17, to 13, to 9, to 5, and, finally, to 1, which will be the name I will use. In the unlikely event of a tie, the polls will be extended an extra day, and voting will commence between the two names with the highest number of votes. Without further ado, here are your choices! Eyru - 0 Eyru Salad - 0 Eyrumpelstiltskin - 1 Great and Powerful Eyru - 0 Delicious Chocolate Milk - 2 Mushroom Exterminator - 0 Guy Who Licks Gravy - 0 Fabulous Salmon - 0 Eel Your Rump Understands - 0 A Wonderful Pistachio - 0 Deodorant - 0 PUFFERFISH - 1 Pumpernickel - 0 Simon - 1 And Then Depression Set In - 1 EYRU BEAM LASERS - 3 Tuna Flakes 20 - 0 A Malicious Individual - 1 Meh - 1 Fullmetal Eyrchamist - 3 Sneaky Peeky Eyru - 0 (a note on the entries: I eliminated any names that were similar to names I have held in the past, such as strings of gibberish or "___ is Awesome") You may vote once in this blog post. Tomorrow, this blog post will be closed, and you may vote once in the new blog post that will be opened. You may not vote twice in one blog post, or both votes will be disqualified. Please do not edit your post, or your vote may be disqualified. With all that out of the way, LET THE MADNESS BEGIN
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Today was my last day of high school. It's hard to describe my state of mind right now. I can't quite seem to get my head around the fact that I won't be going back to school in September. I won't be hanging out with all my friends; I won't be going to classes and seeing my favourite teachers. It's all over. Don't get me wrong- I'm so excited to have graduated. It's incredibly exciting. But at the same time, I'm swamped with memories of high school, and I'm feeling nostalgic. I'm so happy it's over, but at the same time, I don't want it to end. Basically, I'm excited to go, but I'm sad to leave. I'm at one of those points in my life where I'm in between two chapters, if you will. High school's behind me, and the future, in all of its bewildering glory, is ahead. Everything's changing, and it's both exciting and a little scary. Still, it feels good. The best is yet to come.
