Yay! Drawing!

So, my friend in my school newspaper saw me drawing something a few weeks ago and told me I should make something for the newspaper, so I made this. Twas fun o3o

-Noah

Skool Drules

So, since my three hour class got canceled today, I thought I'd take the opportunity to talk about the Quebec school system (ironic, isn't it?).

So, after primary school (grades 1 to 6), you go to secondary school, which is grades 7 to 12. In both of these, you're taught general stuff. Math, science, French, English, etc. With the exception of sec. 4 where you choose either advanced or regular math and sec. 5 where you choose either Bio/Geography (together) or Physics/Chemistry (also together) (think of it as like a bundle pack).

Most people who choose advanced math go in Physics and Chem and those who choose regular math go in Bio and geo. This makes sense, because there isn't any math involved in the bio/history course. I was kind of an exception to that rule, because I didn't want to do math stuff for a living (I'm looking at director/screen writer for movies or radio personality), but I hate bio and geo. Plus the physics teacher was cool as ice.

Anyways, after secondary school, you have cegep, which is pretty much university before university. You go into a specific domain, you choose all of your courses, etc. It's way cheaper, so it allows for students to get their bearings and discover what they truly enjoy doing before moving on to Uni. I, myself, when into C.A.L.L. (creative arts, languages, and literature) into the Media Arts program. Cegep, which, by the way, stands for Centre Education Général et Professionel, usually lasts about 2 years. (It's costing me about 1.6k to go for the two years.)

And, finally, you have Uni, which still costs a lot less than in the U.S. I think for a 3 year program, it goes to about 15 grand.

Anyways, I'm doing well in college, I'm above average in all of my classes, which I all enjoy, so that's good.

Anyways, see y'all later.

-Noah

Oops

So, I got caught up with a bunch of homework today, plus I went to go see Maze Runner, so I didn't have much free time. In this case, I'll just write about my thoughts on the movie:

It was good. Better than I thought it would be because of the reviews I'd read. The actors were good and the casting was well done. They did a good job of conveying the panic they felt whenever they got into fights or into tight places. All the movement felt very real. The monsters, Greavers, I think they were called, weren't the best CGI I've ever seen, but were passable.

The major flaw with the movie was that it gets kind of confusing, and I've read the book, although admittedly a couple of years ago. There are quite a few things that don't exactly make much sense, but I wouldn't say the plot is like swiss cheese or the roads in Quebec.

Overall, a good movie. I'll give it a 7.5 on 10.

QwQ

I promise I'll make a post tomorrow, okay, guys? Okay, thanks :)

It'll be about Quebec's weird school system and what I'm doing in it.

See y'all tomorrow. Sleep tight.

-Noah

Halloween, the Most Wonderful Time of the Year

So, a couple of days ago, I was at the local pharmacy to get some cereal which was half off (in case you're curious, it was Rice Krispies). After paying, I see what you see in the picture: a Christmas calendar.

This kind of frustrates me. WHY. THE. FUCK. WOULD. I. BUY. A. CHRISTMAS. CALENDAR. BEFORE. HALLOWEEN?

Anyways, this brings me to talk to what I'm going to be wearing for Halloween. My mates in the student radio, where I work, were pretty adamant that I should go as this after one of them suggested it. Finally, I'm going as Peter Pan.

You know what that means: I have to buy some tights.

This Halloween is also the first time I'm going to be going to a party (also courtesy of my radio mates).

In case you're asking yourself why this is the first party I've been to, since I'm 17, it's because the highschool I went to was not really the type of school where people party. I guess I'll talk about my school in a post later on.

Anyways, good night, everyone.

I'll see you all soon.

Noah

Oh, Canada

So, last week, while I was skyping with Ellie during school, she told me that it was 25°C where she was (the state of Texas) and that she was freezing her ass off.

I, being from the great country of Canada, scoffed at this and introduced her to the concept of Canadian winter, which I will now proceed to inform you.

Winter theoretically doesn't start until December 21st. However, in Canada, winter pretty much starts in mid October. Today is October 20th and it was around 3°C the whole day. Now, as a Canadian, I only consider this to be cool weather, not cold. I only wore a light jacket, scarf and hat while outside. Some Halloweens, it get's so cold that we have to wear our winter jackets and snow pants underneath our costumes.

This brings me to another concept which I introduced to Ellie: Snow pants. These magical sleeves for your legs go over your pants, are water proof and keep you warm. They aren't fashionable and are only worn when going out to play in the snow.

Speaking of snow, you may be wondering, "Noah, how do you drive in the snow?". The answer is simple, my friends, we have these things called snow blowers, which send the snow on the road onto out front lawns. We also have these wonderful objects known as winter tires, which have better grip and don't slip nearly as much.

At the apex of a Canadian winter, we usually end up with around 3 feet of snow, and we never really get school to close because of storms. I haven't actually had a day closed because of snow in over 5 years. I'm 17, by the way, just in case you were wondering.

Also, we can ski and snowboard from November to April, sometimes may. I can do both, but I prefer skiing.

Anyways, winter is my favourite time of the year and I'll explain more about why when the time comes (around Christmas). I guess I just spoiled the surprise about why. Oh, well.

Anyways, that's it for today, folks.

I'll see y'all soon.

-Noah

Starting Anew

So, a while back, maybe 3 months ago, I told myself I was going to start a blog, and that I was going to try and stick to it.

Obviously, that didn't happen.

However, the friend who I made over the summer who has a blog of her own (I'll post a link to it tomorrow or something, when I get to go on the computer) is making me go back to it, and I appreciate that she is doing this.

So, to start us off, I'm going to make a list of things I'm going to post over the next while. Ready? Here 'goes:

1. Drawings and paintings I'm gonna do.

2. Food I'm going to have cooked or baked.

3. Short films I'm making in school.

4. A guide to the Sefirot class in the MMORPG known as LaTale. I'll get to this in a bit.

5. Maybe videos of me playing LaTale.

6. Other stuff I find of somewhat interest.

So, that's about it.

Right, so about LaTale. I've been playing this game for about...a very long time. Since the Open Beta started, I think in 2007 or 2008. However, I played it on and off constantly and only got around to playing it well this past year. My current characters are a level 189 Holy Order (which I don't like that much), a level 184 Sefirot (which I adore) and a level 53 Treasure Hunter which I started on Sunday so that I can do some Ely (the in game currency) farming at later levels easier.

So, what else? Um...I look forward to posting some stuff. 4realz this time.

Also, thanks, Ellie.

Anyways,
I'll see y'all soon.