Skipping classes: No! Why would I do that? How am I supposed to know what I'm learning if I skip my classes? I'll really only do that if I'm sick or in a really bad mental place. Of course whether I can actually get myself to pay attention is another story; I try my best, but I am a scatterbrain.
Soda/Pop: We just call it soft drink! And yes I do; probably rather too much of it. I've been trying to switch to orange juice and water instead, but I still get frequent cravings for sweet sweet Coke.
Living elsewhere: I've barely even been out of Australia! I do like my country a lot (I sometimes read about the religious craziness in America and feel both deeply confused, because in Australia the Religious Right are a tiny minority with no power, and very sad). I think I'd really have to travel a bit more before I can come to a conclusion for that, sorry!
Scary games: Silent Hill 2, hands down, no contest. That was a game that had me almost literally crying with fear, and it's fantastic, because none of the monsters really presented a serious threat; it was all in my head. And it's not just out to scare you, either. It's a very thoughtful, tragic story. I actually cried for real when James got to talk to Mary one last time at the end. That was so simple and so sad.
I also have to award a runner-up prize to the Cradle, which is the only other level/game to provoke a physical reaction. I remember once accidentally getting the notice of one of the Puppets, haring off into a dark corner and leaning against the wall. It followed me, but I broke its line of sight, so it spent some time padding around the room looking for me - and once it was so close I could see the individual stains on its bandages. It finally left, and I breathed out, and went limp, and realized I'd been so tense I had been shaking.
And wow, I just realized I've been at my desk most of the day answering this. HELLO, I OVERSHARE, NICE TO MEET YOU. But it was fun!
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No! Why would I do that? How am I supposed to know what I'm learning if I skip my classes? I'll really only do that if I'm sick or in a really bad mental place. Of course whether I can actually get myself to pay attention is another story; I try my best, but I am a scatterbrain.
Soda/Pop:
We just call it soft drink! And yes I do; probably rather too much of it. I've been trying to switch to orange juice and water instead, but I still get frequent cravings for sweet sweet Coke.
Living elsewhere:
I've barely even been out of Australia! I do like my country a lot (I sometimes read about the religious craziness in America and feel both deeply confused, because in Australia the Religious Right are a tiny minority with no power, and very sad). I think I'd really have to travel a bit more before I can come to a conclusion for that, sorry!
Scary games:
Silent Hill 2, hands down, no contest. That was a game that had me almost literally crying with fear, and it's fantastic, because none of the monsters really presented a serious threat; it was all in my head. And it's not just out to scare you, either. It's a very thoughtful, tragic story. I actually cried for real when James got to talk to Mary one last time at the end. That was so simple and so sad.
I also have to award a runner-up prize to the Cradle, which is the only other level/game to provoke a physical reaction. I remember once accidentally getting the notice of one of the Puppets, haring off into a dark corner and leaning against the wall. It followed me, but I broke its line of sight, so it spent some time padding around the room looking for me - and once it was so close I could see the individual stains on its bandages. It finally left, and I breathed out, and went limp, and realized I'd been so tense I had been shaking.
And wow, I just realized I've been at my desk most of the day answering this. HELLO, I OVERSHARE, NICE TO MEET YOU. But it was fun!