That sounds like a long day! Well I'm glad you got a chance to see American a bit more before you move there!

Yeah, I'm sure I'll enjoy them! They'll be hard but very interesting

Cool! Haha things sometimes work out that way. Well you can finally say you've gone in the arch now! What's it like? I mean, do you get to the very top and look out over the city? Yeah better than nothing

It's a cool game. I see. Ever thought about trying it? The only thing about it is that the community has some pretty rude and mean players, not new player friendly. If you're playing with friends or get nice teammates it's a lot of fun but mean players can really ruin your day.

Their next game is today! (OH MY GOSH I hadn't even realized it was today until I typed that )

Thanks! I see well there are a lot of rules and you can really make intense games out of it. There are so many complexities to the game that it would take a long time to explain . Basically you use your cards to attack your opponent, and if the attack hits they gain a "damage". When they have six damages they lose. You can use card abilities to give your cards attack boosts, or to get rid of damages, or to block their attacks, things like that. It's a lot of fun! But you have to invest.. eh... a fair bit of money

Cool! Are you going to go?

That's a good way to put it. I just.. I don't know ANYTHING COULD HAPPEN!!

I see.

Hey then you're almost done! Best of luck on your finals! . I've got finals going right now. Two down and two to go; I'll be done by Thursday. They've gone okay so far, but these last two are for my hardest courses. Man I'm so looking forward to winter break xD

Yeah I just thought it was a small world indeed.

Ahh that's too bad then. I hope you can make it work! I'm crossing my fingers

They're going to be here on February 6. Unfortunately it's a wednesday right around midterm period, but oh well . Congratulations! I'm happy for you!

No worries! I KNOW! EVERYONE I KNOW IS REALLY HAPPY ABOUT IT! We're so much more interested in the American elections than the Canadian ones it seems . I read somewhere that the ratio of Canadians that would vote for Obama over Romney is 7 to 1! It's awesome that Obama was reelected . I bet that would've been so cool to go, I can't imagine! . My midterms are going okay! Some I'm really happy about (... I got 100% in one math one xD) and others... well, they got scaled up so overall I'm feeling fine about them. I've just got one more, on Friday. Ahh right! I forgot that Thanksgiving for you is later. That'll be a nice break from school

Good to hear your exams are going well! Yeah it's a lot of work . Great

Really random question: do you know of a Namiko Kunimoto who's a professor at American? I think in the Arts department. I just found out that she works there, and if I worked it out right she's a second cousin. I just thought it was cool she works at American and you might know of her . I've never met her but she knows my grandpa

Yeah . I'm still listening to the album over and over again. Are Muse going to be going by where you are next year?

I've been good, thanks! School's been really busy but my last final exam is pretty early so I'll have a nice early start at winter break, and I'm really looking forward to that. I'm already really psyched for next year since I've got tickets to Muse and to a Supernatural Convention here

How've you been?

I'll probably be really slow in replying over the next little while with midterms and such going on; sorry!

Ahh really XD yeah I'm pretty sure you were right . Yeah they'd just be cut off

That's cool! That's really nice to look forward to . Do you have a lot of midterms coming up soon? Best of luck on them!

It's so good! SO GOOD. Big Freeze I didn't mention last time but I really like it too! A lot of people on here seem to not like it... I do think it sounds a bit like U2 but I do really like it. I totally forgot about that stream, thanks for reminding me! I think it's on youtube.. I'll have to watch it there. Are you going to watch them on Saturday Night Live?

I can't wait until the album arrives in the mail!

I don't think so, but that's a good question. And that's another good question, I'd never thought about what would happen to those provinces! . I would guess they would stay in Canada; they can't survive on their own like Quebec can. I don't think they'd join Quebec.

Best of luck with all your homework and classes!

Yeah I love little things like that

I'ver heard it at least fifteen times, not kidding . I absolutely love it. I KNOW RIGHT, SUPREMACY IS SO GOOD. It's my favourite along with Isolated System! I also love Panic Station (it makes me want to go crazy and dance ), Animals (I loooove the guitar... and the song is so dark, wow), and Explorers (it reminds me of going into space for some reason... being an astronaut... I think it's really beautiful), and Madness, and Follow Me, and... . I think I'd give it about 9/10 overall. What do you think of it?

That's good to hear, I'm glad! No problem

Glad you like it! Ahh yeah Quebec's situation is an oft-discussed topic here, at schools and especially during elections. I wonder if the province will ever actually separate. French-English relations have been tense throughout the whole history of Canada.

My classes are going well, thanks! Well, there was a math course which I've since... dropped xD... but I replaced it with another one that's going so much better.

I was watching old Supernatural episodes over again and there was one in season 1 that was based in St. Louis . Downtown St. Louis was mentioned a bit and there was little a "news report" with the arch in a picture

Yeah exactly!

Yeah, I would agree with you on everything. I think Matt's certainly improved at singing over the years. Yeah me too, but I don't think it will

It was really cool. Yeah it was pretty cool! The whole culture there, really, is so rich and interesting.

I'm glad to hear things are going well. Are you slowly getting over the homesickness as you're getting later into school? Yay I bet that was really nice!

Sounds like you really enjoyed it!

That must be exciting now that you're finally in classes! What's your favourite so far?

That's really cool they're one of the oldest then. I wonder, that probably would've split loyalties

I thought it was a little empty but I liked it more as the song went on. Glad you liked it! And yeah I know what you mean, it's not really what I was expecting either. I was thinking of a really fast busy song - a crazy song

I bet they will!

Yeah exactly, like St. Louis! In Japan we went to a lot of temples, some castles, and ate lots of good food . And oh my gosh, there was one day in Kyoto when we were visiting Nijo-jo - a castle built in the 17th century - and it started pouring with rain out of the blue, and then a lightning bolt struck 10 METRES AWAY! It was the loudest thing I've heard, honestly. I smelt smoke and we all just ran as fast as we could for shelter. It was really exciting after the fact

I'm back home now though; got back on Sunday! Went to the Supernatural Convention after our plane landed and now I'm just relaxing before school starts on Tuesday.

How have you been?

I would really love to! I hope you make your way there then! That'd all be really cool to see! Definitely look into it! You are going to have such a good time

It is! Yeah a lot of teams often do it seems. That's cool! And whoa they're really old too . Are they one of the oldest teams in the MLB then?

I hope it's good too. So far the songs have been a really interesting mix between old (classical music) and new (electronic, dubstep) music so I wonder if this next one will continue that trend; then we'd kinda confirm what the album will sound like, I think. Same, I think I'd skip it a lot if the lady was on it.

So disappointing

Do you think Muse will be back here in North America by next year?

Thanks! I'm writing from a hotel in Kyoto. I'm having a really good time so far! Only thing is the heat I think it was about 36 C yesterday! Apparently Tokyo is going to be hotter. Although I should barely complain since St. Louis gets that weather a lot!

I hope you do too

Nice to hear you are. I'm glad I can help a bit!

And I really would like to visit! It sounds really nice . I can't believe you're leaving so soon! DC will be . Is there anywhere in DC you'd like to see in particular that you haven't already?

Thanks! I was really surprised when I found out that the Argos were so old. Yep, they've been in Toronto the whole time!

Thanks! I know we can do better.

Under a week now! I wonder what it'll be like . I really, really liked Unsustainable. The "dubstep" (or whatever it is) parts have really grown on me and I love listening to it! I wonder if the lady speaking during the song will be on the album version or no.

I heard that NBC didn't air Muse. That would've been SO disappointing! I can't imagine what it would've been like for because you would've been looking so forward to it . It's a shame.

Regarding the performance though, I was so impressed Matt went for all the high notes! They seemed really energetic on stage (especially Matt )

I'm leaving tomorrow! I will have wi-fi while I'm there though. I can't wait!

Nice nice! I remember you telling me about going white water rafting! Glad you had a nice time

Ahh that is good. It just takes time.

No they didn't say what part of the city they were from, nor did they mention the Cardinals, sorry! But they did say I have to visit!

Yes! Won our last game too. The CFL has been around a long time, yeah. The Lions are one of the youngest teams, even, and they're around 60. The Toronto Argonauts are actually the oldest existing pro sports team in North America that has kept their original name; they were formed in 1873.

It was pretty bad but a lot of fun, still. Thanks! We'll definitely do more in the future, and we can only get better

OH JEEZ THEY DID? I DIDN'T EVEN KNOW! Hmm, October now. Well, still soon!

Can't wait too! They should play at least 2, of course hopefully more!

Leaving for Japan next week!

Great to hear! It's so nice getting a new laptop . Glad the 'n' key works!

Gee that weather sounds awful. Glad to hear they won and cool you got to go! It's still quite early in the season though, right?

Aww you're welcome! I hope you're feeling better.

Finally I met some customers from St. Louis at my work today! They were so nice! I told them I wanted to go to St. Louis and they said it's a wonderful city

Yes thanks! He's an amazing player . We have started off better for sure! We're 3-2 now; our last game we won 35-8. This Grey Cup will be extra cool too since it's the 100th!

The tournament, the tournament... can't say it went well . Honestly, I both didn't play my best, and had really bad luck (such bad luck that people were apologizing to me for winning with such good luck and me with such bad luck... yeah) and my teammates did too, it just wasn't our day. Ahh well! So since we didn't make it to the semi-finals we didn't have our games taped. Hopefully next time though!

Ahh we can PRE-ORDER! It's actually SO SOON!

Looking forward to Muse at the Olympic Closing Ceremonies?

That's alright! Well I am glad that you figured it out . Liking the new computer?

Yes, that's Vancouver for you! Well, recently it has been very very sunny actually. Not nearly as hot as where you are, of course, though very hot for us

I'm glad you're more excited! Sorry to hear you split up . It would be hard with school I think but still, that's never nice to go through

Thanks!

Great!

Okay, yeah I get what you mean .

We won 33-16 and Geroy DID break the all-time CFL record for receiving yards at that game, which was so cool to watch! The game took a bit of a break to honour him and it was really nice . We looked pretty good that game, too. Our next game we won 39-36, and though the game wasn't as close as the score indicated (we were the better team and deserved the win, in my opinion), they did manage to show some of our weaknesses. Our third game we lost 23-20, and I wasn't able to watch that game so I can't comment much on it XD. Next game is this Friday, against Edmonton. Yeah last season we started 1-6! That was a crazy season! So yes, we're starting better than last year

No problemo!

I'm doing another tournament on Saturday, a team tournament that I'm doing with my friends... and I just found out that most of the matches will be filmed and put on youtube

Yes it is a very silly song! I completely agree with you, everything you've said about it!

Seriously?? JEEZ that's hot! Meanwhile, Vancouver's been rainy all the time recently . Glad you liked the show! I wonder if an indoor or outdoor theatre would be cooler.

Well you've still got a couple more months before you have to go! Hopefully over time you won't feel so sad!

Yes! I actually just got in to the university's Honours Physics and Astronomy specialization

That sounds so cool! It sounds like you went on a clear day, too, so the view would've been perfect

Ahh I see what you mean. I understand! It definitely gets you sitting in front of the computer a lot. It's unfortunate that people can get so riled up and rude about a game.

We won again, 24-16. Of course that was another preseason game, and strangely, the Lions have a history of losing their preseason games a lot. Home opener against Winnipeg is today! I'm so excited!

Yeah you could say it is like Magic! Same kind of game. The main card games you could say are Pokemon, Magic, Yugioh, and now Vanguard. I think Magic is arguably the most popular in recent years, with Yugioh second.

Okay! I hope you can!

THAT NEW SONG IS HILARIOUS. Hmm. I absolutely loved the Prelude, for one thing. Then when that jazzy I-Belong-To-You-like section came on I was like, okay, okay, this is fine. For the main part, I think my final verdict is that the song is SOO over-the-top and ridiculous, which is okay, and it has awesome guitar riffs and Matt's crazy range ( he really can sing high still!), but the lyrics are weak and the choir could be toned down a bit or removed altogether. Still, I'm very excited to hear it a lot at the Olympics! Very proud to be a Muse fan

No I haven't! That's cool! I bet you're having fun

That sounds like the Rams are in a really good position going into the draft picks! I hope it's all true!

Speaking of sports, don't know if you've been keeping track with hockey but the St. Louis Blues are first in the league! And the Canucks are second...

You're welcome! That's really crazy, isn't it! It's gone really fast. And especially last trimester... it's big. When is the last day of school for you? Really! I've never seen them live but I imagine they would be an amazing live show, they've sure got the reputation.

I'm sure it will be . That's true, hopefully (and I think) there will be less light pollution. When are you leaving? I've never heard of him . What kind of genre? Ahh . You should be doing volumes soon too, those are pretty bad .

Yep! I loved them! My favourite songs from the album are probably Even You, Brutus and Happiness Loves Company. It is! Thanks, that is a GOOD song! I love it, thanks for sending it to me! . Bruce Springsteen is from New Jersey, right?

Right, they didn't win either and yet we were voted Most Dedicated Fans . Did you hear that Muse have pretty much confirmed recently that new music will be out by autumn?

I hope so too! Cool, how did the orientation go?

It can't . My first term is solely math, astronomy, and physics courses and I can't fit in any more. Next year, hopefully

I really want to! . Yeah we get a lot of tourists there because the bakery is situated in a really big tourist destination. Soo many free sweets . Well... I've gone on one run in the last week or so I could do way better

I should get back into it! That's really cool! Good that they're doing better than before. Things'll get better for sure! Ahh cool I bet you had a great time! They do? Yeah people can be really serious about it. Some people can be pretty mean if you don't play well but if you have nice teammates it's really fun.

The Lions played their first preseason game and won 44-10! Our back-up quarterback Mike Reilly played most of the game and was awesome

I actually did a Vanguard tournament yesterday . It was my first one! I tied for second, which was a big surprise

I'm sure you'll be able to go . I hope you can!

I agree. I think that it'll be VERY different (as Muse albums always are), but over time it'll grow on me like The Resistance did, which I didn't like as much at first. I don't think I'll have ever listened to dubstep seriously before this Muse album

That sounds reasonable! AHH!

Yeah, I know what you mean. I felt that way for a long time. Now I think I like university more than high school even

I bet! I'll try to fit it into my timetable. My course registration isn't until July and I can make unofficial timetables for the time being.

Yes they are! I always ask where they're from . No-one's said St. Louis yet! Work has been going quite well, thanks! The benefits from working are very generous; I get a free loaf of bread every day and if I do the late/closing shift I get to take almost anything that's left over home! So we have been eating a lot of... erm... sweets lately . But I will be going on more runs soon to balance that off - I better! It's good then that you'll have work then! Otherwise it may be a long summer . Minecraft! Ahh all those hours I played at that game yes, it's awesome! I'm playing lots of League of Legends right now.

I'm sure too . Ahh okay, good then!

It's a great game! . Well it doesn't use any specific teams or players; it's just that the cards are vaguely related to football. For example, there are cards like this: http://cardfight.wikia.com/wiki/Spike_Brothers_Assault_Squad, so not very realistic but that idea is that the characters are football players, and one strength of the deck is that it is very powerful!

That's perfect!! That would be great!

YES. SO EXCITED! I wonder what the theme of the album is this time. I mean, the album name is referring to the 2nd law of the thermodynamics (Go science!)... I guess it'll have to do with how unsustainable our ways of life are today and things. Ahh Muse you make everything so thought-provoking

I wonder when the first single will be out!

You're welcome! It's so crazy . Good!

Yeah I would too. That second course would also no doubt talk about the American government

I'm working at a bakery! I'm not doing any baking though, mainly just serving people. Especially as it approaches summertime, we get a lot of tourists, and I can tell you, honestly, the Americans are the nicest . I've been working about a month and a half now. First day of work will be cool!

Whoo that's awesome! Ohh lots of injuries, darn . It'll definitely be good to get people back. Oh wow! So were you happy or disappointed

Thank you! I can't wait!

I really hope so! Still, that would've been an awesome game to be at

I'm playing a new-ish card game called Vanguard (it's similar to Yugioh) and different types of decks have different themes... I'm trying to build one deck based around cards called Spike Brothers, which are "themed around American football teams"

Pretty soon!!

YOU SHOULD. Find some way to get there you wouldn't regret it!

ISN'T IT AWESOME? That first song is beautiful, and chilling, and so cool... and then that second is so different and I'm not even one for dubstep but I LOVE IT. It feels just so much closer now!! So, "The 2nd Law" is the new album title, I guess? Yes I did! I wonder which titles match those songs we heard...

CONGRATULATIONS!! That's awesome! I bet it feels so weird, but really satisfying too! I'm so glad it went well , sounds like you've had an awesome graduation!

It will be

It depends on which course I pick. There is one about Canadian government, and another that's an introduction to case studies and political issues drawn from Canadian and international contexts.

The first preseason game is June 13th (against Saskatchewan)! I don't think I'll be able to go since I've got work.

It's still early season yet for the Cardinals, I'm sure things'll perk up! And I hope that the Mets keep it up

I will be at the regular season home opener against Winnipeg! It's on June 29th. My dad is away that weekend so it'll be my brother and I going . And Geroy Simon (that star receiver I keep talking about) only needs 67 yards to become the all-time CFL leader in receiving yards, so he might do that in that game too! I can't wait!

Just two months away!

I'm glad to hear that . Yes Muse should take a hint! Any concerts coming up in St. Louis or Washington D.C. that you're keeping an eye on?

Oh

And you heard about Muse's new album trailer?

I'm sure you'll do great ! That sounds really cool and you're getting so many good opportunities! Sounds really exciting

That sounds really cool! You will love college . I really love course selection time

I think I'm going to take political science as an elective.

People haven't really begun to make predictions since the whole team hasn't been put together yet. Of course, my dad and I predict we'll win again, but we may be a tad biased . Training camp is in about a week! NFL draft seems really big even from here!

Ohhh just checked and our home opener will be against who we beat in the Grey Cup last year . Should be a good game!

Yay! I'm so glad to hear that! . When do you leave?

I can't believe it came up so fast! You would've seen them tonight, tell me how it went! I bet it was great!

Okay! I'm in Ravenclaw. My brother's in Gryffindor. What about your sister?

That's awesome you're done with AP tests too! . I'm so glad it's all behind you now! How did the exams go? Wow you got an internship there? That'll be perfect for you! You've started it by now... how's it going? You're welcome . That's good too!

Thanks! I'm very glad it's long.

For when you're in college, do you know what you'll be studying/what degree you'll be focusing on?

Yeah CFL is a lot earlier than the NFL. It comes up so fast! I hope so too . CFL has a draft but I'm not sure if it's just like in the NFL. I don't remember hearing about it as much as the NFL one so maybe it's not as big? I'm not sure. I will!

Ahh okay. Being there maybe gives you a bit of a different perspective on things.

This autumn is going to be AWESOME . Oooh you should go! Will you??

I bet a lot of bands/events will be going through Washington DC

Ahh lucky her! That would've been cool. If you do decide to, let me know which house you're in I wonder if we'd be in rival houses ...

YOU'RE DONE!!! I know that feeling it is very strange! It's weird to look back at all you've done. And 14 years... in school that long... it's just weird! I am so happy to hear how well things are going with you! That's awesome!!

Thank you! I'm really pleased with how it went. My next year starts in early September!

August'll be on us sooner than we know it! We're already over a quarter through 2012! CFL preseason starts mid-June. I'm really excited about it, because... well, of course, we're the defending Grey Cup champs (), but we have a new coach! Our old coach, Wally Buono, who's won two Grey Cups with the Lions (and three more with another team; and he's the CFL's all-time winningest (if that's a word) head coach) is still with the Lions (general manager and vice president, I think) but retired as head coach! So our new coach is our defensive coordinator Mike Benevides. I have no idea what to expect! We've also kept most of our old players, so it'll be a similar team except for the head coach part.

I see what you're saying. Do you see it changing anytime soon?

Yes, exactly for me too! That's how I think of it too.

And did you know that Matt has pretty much confirmed, in many interviews, an autumn 2012 release date for the album???

Well, short-term it's a lot of fun. It's awesome to do two little personality quizzes to determine your wand (wand wood and core apparently tells something about your personality) and your Hogwarts house! Other than that, you can make potions and "duel" other players. But for now, it's still in beta so that's about all you can do so you tire of it kinda quickly. So I think it's worth having an account so you can get your wand and house, but it lacks in things to do... so you shouldn't worry about spending too much time on it. It'll be more fun when more of the site is finished.

FOUR MORE DAYS! That's come SO FAST! Whoa! How're you feeling? How are things overall?

I finished all my classes and exams last Monday . I'm really, really liking it, even more than high school. I've done course planning for next year's courses and so far it looks really tough, but really interesting!

I see! Lots of football to watch, at least. I'm glad the Rams had a good draft! The experts aren't right about everything, the team could really do something unexpected with its new players. When does the NFL start, again? I always forget

That is interesting, I didn't know that! It doesn't really make sense... I mean, I'm not completely familiar with American politics but it sounds like it should be changed, and that's what the people are saying too. That does sound like an issue!

Yeah, I'm glad! Ahh well, my brother doesn't either, usually (he always makes fun of Matt's breathing ). Exactly!

Are you on Pottermore?

Hmm, I see, it must've been a really serious injury. Right, I guess they'll just have to wait and see. I know of two profs at school here who are Indianapolis fans and they were disappointed to see Manning go. I don't really blame the Colts since he was quite expensive for all that uncertainty. That is good! I know college football is huge in the States, will you be paying attention even though your school doesn't have a team?

Yay! That's awesome!

That's pretty exciting! Ahh that's true, well at least you'll be able to vote still.

I do dislike cross-sections, a lot . You probably won't be spending much time on them, at least

I will! Thanks!

I really really hope so!

By the way, my brother is starting to like Muse ! Don't know if you remember but he used to, well, not be able to stand their music. Now he likes almost all of The Resistance, and his favourite songs are Undisclosed Desires and Guiding Light

Phew, that's good!

Right, that's his name. Oh so the Broncos signed Manning! But isn't Manning injured and not even sure if he'll play? Or has more info gotten out on his injury and he can? Ahh I see. That does make sense, but I'm sure as you said you'll enjoy watching them!

TOMORROW?! I didn't realize it was so soon! That must be so exciting! I hope so too, and I'm sure it will be

Yeah I know what you mean, it is really weird. That's cool you voted! I still haven't voted for anything yet. Hey, don't you have a federal election later this year? Can you vote? That would be really exciting!

Yeah! So cool! You're welcome! Of course GOOD LUCK! I'm sure you'll do fine

Ahh the wait! Yeah he really sounds like he is.

Mine too! Well I knew Muse when Resistance came out but not enough to even know they had an album coming, so I missed that wait. I wonder when a song will be leaked ...

Don't worry at all about it! That's okay, at least you can still use your laptop!

I'm glad! . I bet you do!

That's great! I also heard that the Jets have signed someone really big? I hope it works out, for both teams. Ohh that's right, you will be! That's so exciting ! So you'll be starting to cheer for the Redskins?

I see, that's quite different from what it's like here. That is really coming up soon then! That sounds right up your alley good luck with it!

Wow you were so close! I've actually heard only a handful of their songs

That sounds so cool, glad you enjoyed it! Did you see Jupiter too? Jupiter and Venus have been really close together recently. I see, good luck on the project! They're okay if you get the basics but hard to get at first.

Really, cool! I hope they play those at their concert then. They probably will. . I've actually been getting more into him. My dad and I were in the car listening to the radio and he came up and my dad went on and on about how amazing a musician and person Springsteen is .

Of course! Yep, apparently! Probably by "new music" they don't mean a new album just yet, but I really expect we'll be hearing new Muse songs...