*cue dramatic violins*

*looks at the time* Nope. you're not seeing things. I'm posting later than usual. The power went out sometime during the night. I don't really know why. I think something happened with one of the utility poles down the street. That's where all the power trucks were congregated. Anyway, it was back on why I got back from dropping off mom at work. Went by my usual routine in the morning. I checked some of my e-mail, went on my forum, then the browser went all wonky. I looked at my modem, and sure enough, the green "cable" light was out. I unhooked it, waited and then hooked it back up again thinking it was something with the modem itself. It worked for a little while, but then it went blotto again. So I turned the TV on to check and, sure enough, the cable was out. Even though we had power again, we still didn't have cable. So, since I couldn't really do anything online, I burned a few CD's and packed up a few things from the bedroom. Then I had to leave and go to the orientation. Everything is fine now, obviously.

Speaking of which, the orientation itself went fine. I sat, filled out a shitload of paperwork and watch some "videos." I almost fell asleep during one of them. And I filled out enough paperwork with enough personal information that I felt as though I was signing away my firstborn child. I took two tests. One was a typing test (35 wpm in case you were curious) and another a data entry test. I scored good on the typing test (surprisingly considering the amount of typos I make) and fair on the data entry test. I attributed it to it being timed and stuff. If it wasn't being timed, I think I would've done better. I have to return tomorrow to give them another form of ID since I apparently need two and I didn't have another one with me. It's not like I carry my Social Security card around with me all the time. Since I don't remember where I put it, I'll have to use my birth certificate to prove that, yes I was actually born. I think next they'll ask me for a vial of my blood.

I was able to get some help in regards to BitTorrent (thank you thesnipe). I haven't been able to fully test it yet since I wasn't able to get online for much of the day and was gone for the rest of it. The torrent I had originally downloaded was corrupted, which explain why I could hear it, but not see it.

We got a call back from the lady about the duplex. She seemed interested in my mom's proposal about the pets, and she wanted to know when we could move in. My mom said at the first of the month. The realtor said that she'd told the owner that they need to shampoo the carpet and paint first. Mom said she wanted to have a look at it before we commit. I don't blame her. I'd want to as well.

After I finished my orientation, I stopped by BAM and was able to pick up the May issue of 'Shojo Beat.' I haven't read very far in it yet, but I do agree that the chapter of 'Kaze Hikaru' is undeniably cute. I may do a write up either tomorrow or Friday depending.

And out of the Tori songs I've collected thus far, I think this one is my favorite. "Spark" is my second favorite...

Trivia of the day: Scientists have determined that most rocks on the surface of the Moon are between 3 and 4.6 billion years old.