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March 6th

Mood: Okay


Well, I'm still bit weird, but better than I was last night. We talked and I do feel alot better, because I saw something that gave me some confidence in us.

Didn't really do too much today. Got up around 2pmish, and just had a bit of a lazy time before getting on the PC to do some work. Yeah, what fun. It's all I'm doing right now, but it's got to be done. It's too important to screw up, and it's not only a matter of owning everyone, but of personal pride. If I pull it off, I can boast til I'm poka-dot (lovely colour, don't you think?) in the face.

If, only if.

Least I got Tuesday afternoon to look forward to. I guess it's sinking in now, and although I'm acting as if I'm gunna barely see her, I'll just try and treat her better while I still can.

Least I can do.

So yeah, my project. I've managed to make an abstract Animal class, which will be the template for the different species - lions, gazelles etc.. After all, all the animals simulated move in the same way. Some may move faster than others, but they still move the same. They all eat the same. So it's better program design which might get me a bonus mark or two.

Hopefully.

I've also managed to get a Lion class working a little bit. It's very very basic and does nothing except display a lion at specific co-ordinates, and then every day, move the lion one pixel across the screen - implying movement. It doesn't look great, but that's because of the flickering problem. I still need to find a way of converting the image to a GIF file, because I'm sure that will have a major improvement to the flickering I'm currently experiencing.

But I can't find anything online. It must be possible, surely?

Ahh I don't know.

I'm getting to the more complex parts of the program now, animal behaviours and buffering.

Yikes.

Didn't do anything else. Guess I'm a little distracted.

Night

Chris.

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March 7th

Mood: Alright

Well, I'm going to keep this short, because I'm dead on my feet.

I'm just...ugh. So tired. I won't be staying up too late, I can guarantee you that.

At least I get to see Holly tomorrow. That's something, because today's been a bit .. I dunno. Off? Nah, that's not the word. It's a bit hard to describe really, but I'll explain as I go along - maybe you'll get me.

Last week I saw my stalker from last year lol. She didn't see me, but I thought she'd left. Ah well, minor sidenote.

Got up around 8am ish - barely slept. I guess I can speculate why...doesn't take a genius, but yeah. Moving on. Did a bit of work, I've managed to finish off the lion class, and make a gazelle class. There's no difference except for one variable which points to a different GIF image, but it's extending the animal class, and is now moving around. Okay, so it's only an improved version of the program I mentioned yesterday, but still, it's a better design, which is important! I still need to get sorted with it really, because Dan needs his AI book back. I think I'm done, but I'd best double check really.

Finally showed people. They didn't seem too impressed. O_O! Had a bit of a chat with Dan and Tony about it. I'm going to try double buffering again, because Tony's given me an e-book on games programming. Should come in handy. I so hope that I can get this working, it's really slowed my progress down. I know I can make fast progress with it, once I get this damned thing cracked. I guess I've lost focus with things, especially 'cos of the weekend.

Grrr.

Still need to re-do my design section as well. I might do that tomorrow evening actually. Needs to be done, and it'll help me feel better at least about that part. Bleh. It's beginning to frustrate me, and that's the last thing I want. I can't let this defeat me. I can't prove the guys from Lancaster right. Won't let it happen, even if it means I don't sleep as much. Anyone that knows me knows I don't sleep enough anyway! =P

I really wasn't in the mood for the classes, but gotta be done, right? The compilation class wasn't so bad, and I'm happier about it now I know what it's going to involve. It should be straight foreward once I put my time into it. However, for the assignment, we're going to be making our own. Let's just say, that won't be a barrel of laughs.

Had another Cream Egg McFlurry. So good.

I'm sure I'm funding a McDonald's worker's wage with the money I'm spending in there recently. =x

The evening class wasn't so bad. Was pretty short. It's my teachers last few months before he retires and travels around Europe, so I guess that's why it's so laid back. Thing is, for the assignment, we're going to have to do java.

BUGGER :(

I hate VB. =/

Ah well. He's also moved the exam to April. I guess that's a good thing, so I can get it out the way, and only have to deal with two in June/July when I'll be cramming my project and other assignments.

Almost finished the mod applications. Down to my final page. Looking at them, some of the applications are pretty good, but when you look at their posting history, some haven't posted in weeks, or in some cases months! If you aren't going to show on the boards, why bother? I can understand personal things taking precedance, but still, 80% of members haven't posted since mid-Feb or so. Just havin a giraffe!

At this rate, there'll be three new mods. =x

Oh well, I guess it's better to have good all-rounders than lazy bums.

So yeah, I got bored, and thanks to the lucozade, I've picked up. So I decided to go through my blog, and look at my happiness as it varies over time. I've only done July 2003 -> December 2003, but it seems that my happiness really takes a downturn in late September, over Halloween, the run up to Christmas and the final week of the year.

I knew about the last one, I always get reminded of things I don't have, what's happened in the year past, etc. and just tend to dwell on things unnecessarily.

Erk.

I'll carry on some other time, see if there's any real trends or if it's just random.

Anyway, I'll be off. I've got to get some sleep before I see Holly.

Night.

Chris.

March 8th

Mood: Good


Talked to Jeanne tonight. She's coming over from LA end of the month, and seems keen to meet me. Not sure why, we don't really talk anymore. We aren't as close as we were. We used to be very good friends, but times have changed, and we said/did things after my trip to LA that pushed us apart. Jon's trying to get us to go to a gig, but I dunno. It'd be good, but I don't know.

Managed to have a good talk with Holly online. Wasn't about anything in particular, but it was good we talked how we did. She did manage to cheer me up (won't embarrass her by saying how, but let's say it was sweet). We just chatted, played a game or two and then planned Friday. Since it's not long til she moves, I thought I might as well treat her, take her out etc. It was just what to do.

In the end, I suggested Constantine, the movie based upon Hellblazer. Okay, so the writers fuxed it up, but I'm curious about it. It was previewing at the weekend, so I thought that'd be a good thing to go see, especially since there's a lack of movies on right now.

Well, after a bit of deliberation, we arranged it for Friday evening, and staying in to watch Shaun of the Dead. I don't mind. Okay, so I'm not treating her as much, but I don't mind, long as I get to be with her and such.

So what else did I do today. Hmmm...did the usual meet up with Holly, then wandered over to the music department again. Did the usual town laps and general talking about whatever with Kay, then went into a computer room to help out some of Kay's friends with their report. It wasn't so bad, sorta enjoyed it, but I guess that's because I knew most of the class personally to some extent.

It was kinda hard not to write the work for him, and I don't think I did it too much. I could have prompted him better, made him think about the work first, rather than give him the ideas. I think that's they need - the prompting. They know the subject better than me, but after this uni course, I know how to write reports, and deal with questions like that.

Still wasn't bad, although it was a shame I didn't get to spend longer with Holly. Ah well, I've got Friday to look forward to.

Got back home, and started falling asleep. I'm exhausted, but I can't catch up. Sunday night has taken it's toll I guess. I just need a solid 12 hour sleep to get me back with it. Can't do it tonight because I have class tomorrow, and I'm getting up in the morning to do some project work.

Still haven't done any project work. Gah. I really need to get myself working again. I wasn't in the mood last night, and the same has happened tonight. I just can't be bothered. I know I'm not doing too badly, but I want to get cracking with the fun stuff the animal behaviours and so on, not keep bothering over this flickering or the paperwork.

Speaking of projects, Nick's half dropped out of the course.

Damn.

He was vague as to why, but he won't finish until the year after now. It's a shame really considering there's only 15-16 weeks left of the course. But he must have his reasons.

>.<

Night.

Chris.

March 10th

Mood: Better


This will be short because I've had a busy few days and gotten behind with things. I'm actually writing this on Sunday, so give me a break. If I had wrote down a few bullet points, I'd have completely forgotten what I'd done today, which is the reason it will be short.

So yeah. I'm talking to a guy that thinks sound is only sound when someone hears the sound. Otherwise, it's not a sound. I tried pointing out how that even if a meteorite was to strike the earth in an uninhabited area, and no one heard the sound, that it would make a noise.

Apparently he disagrees.

Oh and this is the same guy that thinks there's almost 1 billion drug users in the world. lol. He amuses me, but frustrates me at the same time. He quoted a definition of sound from dictionary.com (so invaluable). It said sound was a wave within the hearing range of a human.

Thing is, I checked out the definitions myself. He coincidentally ignored the next line that said sound was a wave of any frequency.

Thing is, he's still sticking to his way of thinking. Wow. He's stubborn, I'll give him that.

Plans have changed for tomorrow. We're staying in til 9ish, then meeting Kay and Nat for a night out. We're going out tomorrow instead of Saturday because it's the last weekend Nat's out. Ah well, I get to spend time with Holly, that's the important thing.

Then again, wouldn't suprise me if they go out on Saturday as well. I doubt I will, but if they're out, I guess I'll be out myself.

In other news, I've been working on the site somewhat. Not that you can see it. Yet anyway. Maybe if you're real nice to me, I'll show you. It's work in progress mind. :p

We've practically selected the mods now. Finally. Only took us..ohh..three months O_O! I know I was a little responsible for the hold up, but at least it's getting sorted. It's becoming a pain. Nearly there though. There's one or two members I've never really spoke with, but with so many members, that's little suprise.

I forgot to mention how I watched Layer Cake yesterday. It's a pretty good movie. A general British gangster movie, but still, it's pretty good. Worth a watch anyway.

And just when you thought you could get away with it, you're wrong. I just saved talking about the project til last =P.

Worked on it a little more, I'm about one hour (two max.) from completing the design section. I might try it tomorrow, although I've got to run an errand, so it's likely it'll be have to wait til Sunday.

Just wish I'd have made more progress lately.

Grrr.

Night.

Chris.

Mood: Good

Well today was good. Real good. It was good spending quality time with Holly.

So yeah, got up around 10ish and after a bit of screwing around online, I went to tidy the house up. After all, can't have her seeing the house what it's normally like, can I? Few hours later I was pretty much done and got dressed to run an errand for my mum.

After that quick trip, I got home and screwed around online and the LPU for a little while to kill the time until it was time to meet Holly. It dragged, but it eventually came around. I was meant to be meeting her outside my old high school (which is 5 minutes walk from my house, if that, on the same road as well). So I waited at the corner of the road, because I wasn't sure which bus stop she would get off at. So I wait. And wait. A little later than expected, the bus pulls up outside the school, where I was expecting it to.

A guy gets off. Hmm...that's not Holly. And then the bus pulls away.

O_o

I thought she'd get off at the next bus stop. Nope. Drove right past. Uhhh o_o?

So I rang her. Nada. But yeah, after a bit more waiting, we eventually found one another. Turns out she'd got off at the next bus stop (the other side of my house, 2 minutes walk :P). We met up, and after a quick detour to the chippy (yum), we went home. Had our tea, then went upstairs to watch Shaun of the Dead. It's such a quality film, and it seems Holly loved it too. She missed a joke or two as well. It's one of those movies though, too many jokes and such to pick up on in one viewing. It's possibly my favourite movie of last year.

Maybe.

But yeah, it was really good. We kinda snuggled and watched it. It was so good (yes I know I've said that lots, but it's true). I'm gunna miss nights like that. I know it's not the last time we'll do things like that, but they'll be less.

I think O_o?

After that and a bit of just general good times, we went out, although a little later than planned. It's funny really, no matter what bus we aim to catch, we're always late. Embarrassingly late.

It's all Holly's fault! Damn her =P.

The night was okay, nothing amazing. I was in the mood for a good pit, but noooo, no one was up for it except for one/two songs. And the DJ seems to be getting increasingly limited in her selection of music. Surely there's demand for more than a handful of artists? I know you're the DJ and you pick what to play, but playing two/three Metallica, G'n'R etc. songs, is a little excessive.

Ah well, I don't think any of us was really in the mood for it. Well, except Nat, but to be honest, she was fooked. Kinda frustrating, but you gotta do what you gotta do. As the night drew to a close, we started to leave, and we all (Kay, myself, Oggie, and co.) were invited back to Nats for the night. Bit of a risk, but I'd happily take it.

After shelling out more cash, we got home. It was alright, but I was a little overwhelmed. Not exactly sure as to why, but I just sorta went real quiet. Meh, I guess I was just concerned about her. But things settled down and we had a good night.

Oh and Nat snores like a strangled seal.

(Note: I didn't sleep with Nat, just in the same room as).

Night.

Chris.

March 12th

Mood: Not Bad

Wow I'm tired.

So so tired.

I guess the little sleep I got last night (went to sleep around 4am ish, and didn't get much sleep because I had a hard time deciding which side to sleep on. I could either sleep on my left side and snuggle up to Holly and hurt my fuxed collar bone OR sleep on my right side and not really snuggle with Holly. I had to go with the latter unfortunately.), and then I kept waking up for various reasons.

Got up earlyish, watched Spongebob and then walked to town with Kay. After a quick BBQ wrap from M&S (gorgeous) and a strawberry shake (ultimate morning after drink), I came home to get changed, clean myself up a bit and pick up Holly's stuff. She left it here last night because it was easier.

Anyway, got back into town, and since Holly was at her sisters, I ended up wandering the town with Kay, Phil, Shaun etc. Was alright, but nothing amazing. I guess I was too tired for it.

Towards the end of the afternoon, ran into Holly, and chatted for a little bit in the Cellar before seeing her to the bus stop. Quick trip to Tesco's for a (priceyish) bottle of port and blue WKD for some home made cheeky vimto goodness.

I kinda wish I hadn't bought them now. I've spent far too much money in the last few days. I can't afford ish. I've got like £50-70 left until my final installment shows up, which could be three weeks or more.

...

I guess I'll have to be careful. Blah.

I so need to get a job, especially since this teaching things seems to have vanished *roll eyes*.

But yeah, the vimto's were incredibly cheeky. Half and half. After one and a half, I was pretty tipsy lol. Well, I didn't intend on drinking when I got out, so why not?

Got into town (no thanks to the tart of a bus driver that screwed my ticket up! I asked for a return. He printed a single. I told him how he'd printed the wrong one, and he printed a 40p single again. Uhh...that doesn't make a return. He told me it would be okay. In the end it was, but only because the driver couldn't be assed to bother with it. He's a cool bus driver anyway.) and met up with the rest. Again she was quiet.

Meh. Hate it when she's like that. I want her to talk to me. I know it's unlikely I'll be able to do anything, but it's worth a try, right? I just wish I had more of an effect on her happiness. Meh.

Got to Vies and I'd sobered up! What the hell?! That wasn't what I paid for! Sucked monkey.

Vies as a whole wasn't bad. It played alot of hip-hop which was a pleasant suprise, and it was pretty drama free. Sorta. It just tired me out even more, and all the smoke didn't help. It seems that the smoke in vies is effecting me more and more. It's making me feel ill now. BLAH.

Oh yeah, while I'm on the topic of Vies, PsychoBiteyGirl made an appearance and tried it on again. Meh. She wouldn't get the hint at first. =/

Then that guy who keeps trying it on with me tried again. Nothing against liking people of the same sex, but when I'm avoiding you intentionally and mouthing to my girlfriend "HELP!!", surely that hints I'm not interested? Talk about not taking a hint...

God I'm so tired.

*dies*

Night.

Chris.

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