If I lost you, it'd just be me and these damn tourists

[ink_splotch]

Today at school was crap. Not just because I acted exactly like what I'm trying not to be - an anti-social bookworm who just doesn't care (think iPod blasting, hood up, head in book even going down the stairs) - I also managed to get utterly enraged already in my first class. See, I figure that wanting a wide berth the day after my girlfriend leaves, that's not unreasonable, right? And, I know I'm weird, but I also like being able to state my own opinion and not get ragged on for it.


But apparently that's too much to ask. Because according to David, saying that I don't like Hemingway's writing style and I sometimes think that the messages and conclusion one draws from his work is very little based on it, means I'm narrowminded, unable to accept other norms than my own, intolerant and also that the only reason I don't like Hemingway is because I think he's mysogynistic. And anyway, I shouldn't take my anger about my girlfriend leaving out on poor Hemingway.

I fucking hate when people say stuff like that. It would be enough to say I'm narrowminded - wouldn't be the first time - but seriously, assuming I can't have my own opinion without it being influenced by my mood and the fact that I'm a woman - that pissed me off.

And of course, everyone just laughed at David. Because David is the nice one. The clever one. And of course, he's indefinitely more open-minded than me, because he "likes" Hemingway. In front of the teacher anyway.

Worst part is, I like David normally. He's a sweet, funny guy, prentitious sure, but I know the drill of pot, kettle etc. And yeah, he's a sycophant with teachers, but I know how to suck up to get a grade, so that's not the problem. But he always has this thing, this annoying little thing where he prides himself n always being more open-minded than everyone else, always a little more accepting and a little more clever and it just gets under my skin and I don't know why. And sure, I realize that *yes* sometimes I am a little narrominded and *yes* of course I'm not completely unbiased, but still. Fucking hell.

I always forget how it feels in the beginning of the school year - like you've forgotten everything and your head is filled with fluff. Not that today was particularly terrible, class-wise, but boy did I feel stupid in history. Ugh. Me and the Middle East, post Old Testament? Not nessecarily a good mix. In any way.

I still miss Freya. I can't help thinking if she'd been here, David wouldn't have bothered me so much. Might call her tomorrow.

Speaking of, which CDs did you want me to send you? <3

Onto lighter things - Jurassic Park III. Dinosaurs! DINOSAURS! I swear, dinosaurs make me about *five* again, I want to skip off and buy like dinosaur pencil cases and pencils and erasers and small plastic dinosaurs and a stuffed triceratops1 and yay! It makes me sad that I'm not living in England any more - if you're ever in London, The Natural History Museum is a must see. Seriously. Best dinosaur department ever! I've been going there ever since we moved to England, and I loved the dinosaur exhibit. Even last time we were there, I spent about three hours in there.

So anyway. Jurassic park III. Dinosaurs! Homoeroticism! Cheesiness! Super-Intelligent kids! Mwahahaha. So incredibly good. In an incredibly terrible way.

Anyway, tomorrow I have work. I suppose that'll be quite nice actually - I wonder if Jonas can even remember me anymore. Just think - he's three now. I've been babysitting him a little over two years. That's so weird.

Anyway. I am going to bed to hope tomorrow might be better. After all, what's not to love: P.E. and art, huzzah < /snarkiness >. At least the last class is Social Studies, a vague bright light in the darkness of tomorrow.

I mean.Seriously. Fucking *art*.

1 all things I have at one point owned. In some case several of them

Comments

[eska-rina.livejournal.com]

But he always has this thing, this annoying little thing where he prides himself n always being more open-minded than everyone else, always a little more accepting

*snort* Believe me, I know this kind of people *cough my mum cough* They like to say "Oh, I'm soooo open minded, and you're stupid because you're not!" But, really, you're not open-minded before you're open-minded against people with close minds, too.
I would never call myself open-minded - well, okay, not anymore - before I stop getting pissed at people who aren't open-minded.

and also that the only reason I don't like Hemingway is because I think he's mysogynistic
Well, if you on't like mysogy-whatever, and think Heminway is it, then of course you don't like him. Duh. Being open-minded doesn't mean you have to like it, just that you accept it.

If you ask me, it sounds like it's him who's not open-minded. So, you're in a bad mood (I assume...?), a women, and your girlfriend has left you (she has?! Oh, *hugs*, I didnt know that. I'm so sorry to hear that). So what? That doens't mean it controls you or anything. That doens't mean you can't have your own opinions. If he was open-minded, then he would accept that. No, he's not open-minded. Open-minded doesn't mean you accept homosexuality or such. It means you accept everything and everybody and every life style. You don't have to like it. You just have to accept it.


Anyway, yes, school sucks. And this world (and the school) is filled with idiots. And I better stop rambling now. And stop spelling things wrong. Yes. Uhm.

*hugs*

[vampirespider.livejournal.com]

Oh, no - my girlfriend left to go back to England. She didn't break-up with me (if she had, I'm not sure I'd be in school).

That's exactly what I mean! And the whole misogynist thing is ridiculous - I know that literary value and womens rights don't go hand in hand, I'm not *stupid*, for god's sake. Argh!

Thanks for the comment - it made me feel a lot better about myself ;) *hugs*

[eska-rina.livejournal.com]

*headdesk* Okay, that's what calls for a big "Oops."

But... it's good I was wrong :)

[vampirespider.livejournal.com]

Nah, my phrasing was a little off, but yes - very, very good thing.

[shubassdk.livejournal.com]

Yeah, I can just imagine David beaving like that. He's known as "Svigermors drøm" in my house, because he's such a crown pleaser. Don't mind him, he's just stupid *hugs*

[vampirespider.livejournal.com]

*hugs* It's not that he's not a sweet guy, but he's just so annoying sometimes. And yes, you do get the feeling he's playing to a crowd. *hugs*

[shubassdk.livejournal.com]

I just noticed my horrible spelling. "Beaving"? "Crown"? Come on! I can't do better than that!

[vampirespider.livejournal.com]

Heh, it's okay - everyone makes typoes.

[myhappyface.livejournal.com]

*hugs* I feel your back-to-school blues and general disdain for idiots in lit class.

Also, something funny from my last spring term to make you feel a little better: in class, in front of PEOPLE, when asked what Ally in WWII carried most of the weight while the US and Britain were dragging their collective heels, I said thoughtlessly, "The French." And then I died of shame right there in my seat.

JP3 is *really* bad. Sometimes when I watch it I don't know how it wriggled its way past Universal firing squad, but I am so glad it did.

[vampirespider.livejournal.com]

*hugs* Thanks.

Heee, I know that feeling! I managed to get the US revolution and the French mixed up, and when my teacher asked to clarify (that the US revolution wasn't in 1789, but what was?) I managed to say the Danish constitution. Which was written in 1849, a date we all have drilled into our heads. Needless to say, the whole class stared at me like I was an idiot. Which I was, a bit. *g*

It is, but somehow I love it anyway. It's just so damn cute.

[siggen1.livejournal.com]

The Danish Constitution was written in 1849? That's acutally later than the Norwegian! Huh...

[vampirespider.livejournal.com]

Well, written in 1848, valid as of 1849. And hey, I never said my country was forward.

[siggen1.livejournal.com]

Sorry your day sucked, hon... It will (hopefully) get better. Hemingway sucks, too...

[vampirespider.livejournal.com]

He does rather.

I hope so too - I can't go through a school year like this.

[madfrog.livejournal.com]

*tickles* Smil, lille prinsesse, det er ikke sa darlig. David is a moron, albeit with annoyingly nice hand-writing. Just forget about it. *offers other kind words of sympathy that are currently choosing to stay far away from my mind*.

As for CDs? I really can't remember; I'd need a list of ones you have to be absolutely sure. But, the U2 ones you just got, RotK, Nik and Jay (if you ever happen to find any) and Bon Jovi are the ones that I can remember off the top of my head.

This is where I open this question back to you.

[vampirespider.livejournal.com]

*smiles just for you* He is rather. *hugs*

And I'll get on it during the weekend or so.

Left is Right and the Joshua Tree'd be nice.

*kiss* miss you

[madfrog.livejournal.com]

Ok, but uh, if you're sending them via usendit, I suggest you don't send them until Monday 5th September earliest, 'cause I'm not gonna be here to download them.

I'll get onto it.

x

[lattara.livejournal.com]

I think he's the one being the idiot, not you. You raised some very intelligent issues about *why* you don't like Hemingway, instead of just saying that you don't. He's the one with the problem. My teacher would be applauding *you*, because saying why you don't like a specific author or text requires very deep knowledge and analysis of the author's works.

[vampirespider.livejournal.com]

Heh, thanks. I just hate my opinions being dismissed out of hand as narrowmindedness.

[lattara.livejournal.com]

Anyone would be. I've only ever read one thing by Hemingway, and I quite agree; I don't like his writing. If someone else does, that's fine. I'd rather focus on someone else (like Dorothy Parker. heee. Now *there's* a Lady with a capital L)