So I've enrolled in my topics for 2010.

Semester One
LLAW2109 International Humanitarian Law
LLAW3104 Trusts and Assignments (core)
LLAW3107 Advanced Public Law
LLAW3065 Workplace Compensation Law
INTR3061 Food, Frontiers and International Relations (only INTR topic that fits into my timetable)

Semester Two
LLAW3101 Real Property Law (core)
LLAW3102 Corporate Law (Drafting) (core)
LLAW3106 Intellectual Property Law
LLAW3048 Family Law

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My only issue is that they said I could start my Honours in International Studies in July 2010, which means that I'd have to drop Intellectual Property or Family Law or I'd have to kill myself overloading. And I want to do both topics - Intellectual Property so that I can help The BF in the future, Family Law for personal reasons. But I'll cross that bridge when I come to it methinks.

Should be an interesting year.

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I know this will not remain forever
However it's beautiful
Your eyes, hands and your warm smile
They're my treasure
It's hard to forget
I wish there was a solution
Don't spend your time in confusion
I'll turn back now and spread

My broken wings still strong enough to cross the ocean with
My broken wings, how far should I go drifting in the wind
Higher and higher in the light
My broken wings still strong enough to cross the ocean with
My broken wings, how far should I go drifting in the wind
Across the sky, just keep on flying

The pain that cannot be measured, the flow of time that cannot be measured
Even if that may fill up everything
I can still feel
What falls from the sky is not the rain. . .

Did I ever chain you down to my heart
'Cause I was afraid of you?
No, I couldn't hold any longer
Love is not a toy
Let go of me now
The time we spent is perpetual
Our future is not real
I'll leap into the air

My broken wings still strong enough to cross the ocean with
My broken wings, how far should I go drifting in the wind
Higher and higher in the light
My broken wings still strong enough to cross the ocean with
My broken wings, how far should I go drifting in the wind
Across the sky, just keep on flying

What falls from the sky is not the rain...
- Tane Tomoko, 'Broken Wings' (Trinity Blood)

Hannah xx

You Have an Inspired First Name

You are a highly original and naturally creative person. You are always thinking outside the box. You are have adventurous spirit, and you are extremely energetic. If you love something, it's easy for you to stay motivated. You have your own unique take on the world. Your views are both independent and progressive. You aren't shy about living a bold and interesting life. You are a bit stubborn and headstrong when it comes to what you believe in.

Hannah xx

Had a look through some of my cookbooks for ideas for our Christmas Party. Providing we have the money I'm planning on cooking the following -

1. Two whole chicken rolls, one with apricot, plum & walnut stuffing, the other with traditional herb & garlic stuffing
2. Spiced tofu and pepper kebabs (for Alex)
3. Asparagus with lemon sauce
4. Spicy potato wedges
5. Chilled cherry soup
6. Noodle salad with sesame-roasted spring onions
7. Butter bean, tomato and red onion salad
8. Trifle/Christmas pudding/Pumpkin pound cake
9. Fruit punch

Hannah xx

So after a fortnight's hiatus I'm back on Livejournal.

I actually didn't miss it all that much. Sure, I had nowhere to put my Blogthings. On the other hand, though, it was an almost rewarding experience to have to mull over my thoughts and feelings rather than just throwing them on the internet as proof that they exist.

Which brings me to my next point. Or lack thereof.

There are a few reasons for me not blogging, the main two being exams (Tort Law, thou art my bitch) and an experience a few week ago that left me hysterical on the floor of my room. Literally.

I can't even really explain it, and I'm not sure that I want to. It physically felt like I was punched in the stomach - does that make sense?

But the thing that hurt the most? Everyone making a point of telling me later how much fun they'd had. It was like any apology had to be tempered by the fact that hey, it's OK - your best friends made you feel horrible in your own house, but at least it was fun for them. Like a disclaimer, in that any disappointment or unhappiness is somehow made less valid because no-one else even noticed, and you can't voice any objections because then you're just not fun.

I know it shouldn't have taken two weeks to get over it, and I shouldn't still be upset. But I am, only I'm not going to say anything in real life because that would make people feel uncomfortable. So as of now all is officially well.

I don't think I'm going to blog as much though - I got out of the habit and I don't see the point of starting up again.

Hannah

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Fuck that.

Hannah

Waiting for Riss in Sages. Blogging from my phone using University internet.

Today has been a good day.

Interview went well this morning. I'm not going to read too much into it, because that way madness lies. But he said that he was happy with how it went, and that I'd hear back by Wednesday. Fingers crossed, it'd mean more money for manga. Pulp Fiction called to let me know they'd ordered in volume three of Nana for me. I <3 that store!

Got a Distinction for my INST Professional Student Presentation. At the high Distiction end too. The only thing that I did wrong is that I talked too softly and tried to fit too much content in, but it turns out that I made up for it in actually speaking to the audience, not just reading from notes.

The irony - unlike most people I'm not nervous when speaking in public, but I'm horrifically bad at it regardless.

Just talked to the Faculty Coordinator about 2010. Incredibly excited, she told me not to bother applying for Honours because, with my grades, I was going to get an automatic offer. Booyah! So only have six units to go (semester one 2010) before I can start on my thesis.

Now I just need a thesis topic...

Maybe I'll make a poll. Or take suggestions.

Riss is almost here, I've got a Writers Club meeting to attend, then home for sweet, sweet fondue with friends.

Life is good :)

I think.

It's sunny outside, and I'm wearing a silky, floaty skirt, and the future contains iced coffee.

Ah well. Small things :p

Hannah xx

Today I have a job interview, coffee with a friend, Writers Club meeting and a Fondue Dinner.

Squeeeeeeeee :)

You Are Apples

You have simple tastes in food, and you appreciate a basic, clean flavor. You don't think eating or cooking should be complicated. In fact, you're really not one for cooking much at all. Your best meals come together quickly and don't require many ingredients. If anything, you're the type of person who's more likely to pull out the oven mitts and bake every so often. Chocolate chip cookies are one of your favorite things to smell baking, and it goes without saying that you love apple pie.

Hannah xx

Well, I've got a few. No particular order.

The ending of Elizabeth, when Walsingham advises Elizabeth to kill Robert Dudley but she replies that she'll keep him alive "so I can be reminded how close I was to danger". The text at the end of the movie isn't correct though - it says that she never spoke to him in private again, which isn't true. He was always "my eyes" to her in their private correspondence, and when she died the casket by her bed was found to contain the last letter he ever sent her, shortly before his death fifteen years earlier. Personally I believe they truly loved each other, which makes the end scene of Elizabeth strangely moving in that, although false, it represents the sacrifices both had to make.

Most of Love Actually. The scene where Colin Firth's character runs to a Portuguese restaurant to tell Aurélia that he loves her. Prime Minister David and Natalie being caught kissing at the school concert. The Juliet-Peter-Mark triangle is always particularly touching too.

The last scene of Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind where Joel says "I can't see anything that I don't like about you" and Clementine says "but you will! But you will. You know, you will think of things. And I'll get bored with you and feel trapped because that's what happens with me" but they both agree to give it another shot anyway.

The song 'Tale As Old As Time' from Beauty and the Beast. It was always my favourite when I was younger.

The "they weren't you" scene from Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull. I know everyone complains about that film, but I loved it, especially the part where Indiana and Marion are reunited. My favourite scene is when they're talking in the truck and Marion accuses him of other women and forgetting her. Indiana admits "there were a few. But they all had the same problem". When she asks "Yeah, what's that?" he replies with "they weren't you, honey".

And my personal favourite -

The Millennium Falcon scene between Han Solo and Princess Leia in The Empire Strikes Back. It's been my favourite since I first saw it back when it was re-released in 1997. It's probably easiest if I just put the script here.

Han Solo: Hey, Your Worship, I'm only trying to help.
Princess Leia: Would you please stop calling me that?
Han Solo: Sure, Leia.
Princess Leia: You make it so difficult sometimes.
Han Solo: I do, I really do. You could be a little nicer, though. Come on, admit it. Sometimes you think I'm all right.
Princess Leia: Occasionally, maybe... when you aren't acting like a scoundrel.
Han Solo: Scoundrel? Scoundrel? I like the sound of that.
[Han starts to massage Leia's hand]
Princess Leia: Stop that.
Han Solo: Stop what?
Princess Leia: [timidly] Stop that. My hands are dirty.
Han Solo: My hands are dirty, too. What are you afraid of?
Princess Leia: Afraid?
Han Solo: You're trembling.
Princess Leia: I'm not trembling.
[Han moves in closer]
Han Solo: You like me because I'm a scoundrel. There aren't enough scoundrels in your life.
Princess Leia: I happen to like nice men.
Han Solo: I'm a nice man.
Princess Leia: No, you're not. You're...
[They kiss]

Honourable mention goes to the other major Empire Strikes Back scene, where Princess Leia finally tells Han Solo that she loves him, and he replies with "I know".

What can I say?

I've always had a soft spot for scoundrels ;)

Hannah xx

I really, really want this job tomorrow. I'm not going to be devastated if I don't get it, but the extra money would be nice and I feel weird being unemployed :s

How's that for half-hearted ambition...

Might have to take a break from Merits Review. I just started writing about "the mysterious report commissioned by the Commission", so I may go for a walk or watch some anime - have episode one of Nana and am getting the latest Full Metal Alchemist.

Head echoing again...

Hannah xx

What's a word for melancholy, but without the negative connotations? Or accepting, but without the implied passiveness? Excited, but without the energy? Thoughtful, but lacking gravity? Nostalgic, but for something that never existed?

I can't even describe things at the moment. This is why I don't normally blog at midnight.

There are more things in heaven and earth, Hannah, than are dreamt of in your vocabulary.

Hannah xx