I second Black Beetles' recommendation of Apocalyptica. They're awesome -- check out their version of "Hall of the Mountain King":

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zf2aIVKp1OY

Also, I know Gregorian chant isn't for everyone, but Gregorian's version of Ave Satani (the theme to The Omen) is really good. It's from their album The Dark Side:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BxZMU-jV7s0

I've got one from a Canadian: Allen Dobb's "Bellingham Rain"

Spring is really gorgeous here, and very wedding-worthy, although you might get a sprinkling of rain.

I've never planned a wedding here, but you could check out this site for possible locations:
http://weddingswest.com/Victoria/Ceremony_Locations/

If you want old buildings, St. Ann's Academy is beautiful. Do a Google Image search and check out this site:
http://www.stannsacademy.com/Weddings.aspx

I've been in the Swans Hotel wedding suite (top floor loft full of original art, plus rooftop deck) and it's great. You could definitely work out a brunch there, plus it's in Old Town, which is full of old buildings (some lovely, some falling apart but still kinda cool).

Craigdarroch Castle is another possibility. But really, there are so many, and it all depends on your own taste. You should definitely pay a visit and check out a few places in person.

Good luck!

Bury a few cloves of garlic in the soil. This worked really well for our miniature rose -- no more aphids!

This is the kind of situation white lies were made for.

"Sure, although I am seeing someone, just so you know" -- if you want to hang out as a friend.

"Sorry, but I'm seeing someone, and he wouldn't be too thrilled with that" -- if you want an out.

If I were the guy, I'd way rather hear the white lie than "No thanks". Ouch!

What do you mean, "end"? Armageddon is a myth. Getting hit by a giant meteor (the sci-fi version of Armageddon) is not likely. Violent social and political change leading to another world war? Maybe. Large-scale death and displacement due to climate change? Likely. But the entire planet exploding, or all the people just vanishing? That's just melodramatic fantasy to fuel half-baked disaster movies to distract us from all the potential small-scale catastrophes we can actually do something about.

Congratulations on your success at school! It doesn't sound like you're a "loser" or have bad luck to me, it just sounds like you're picky and for the most part focused on other things besides romance. There's nothing wrong with that, although I can understand why you'd feel frustrated. I had a friend who was in your situation at that age, and what it came down to was she was just holding out for the right guy. But seeing all her friends in relationships made it tough.

I don't think making out with guys you're not attracted to is the answer. Why not just accept that this is going to take a bit of time? I know it doesn't seem like it, but 21 is way too young to start feeling desperate. Still, it sounds like you mostly hang around women. A mostly-female campus is great for keeping you focused on your studies (and worth it, I think), but not great for meeting a wide variety of guys. Once you're off to grad school, you'll likely find more of a mix.

In the meantime, stop thinking of yourself as a loser. It's not true, and guys will pick up on it and see it as a turn off. You want to feel confident in yourself and curious and open to others. It's possible that some guys are intimidated by your intelligence and achievements -- too bad for them. Seek out smart men and build friendships based on shared interests, like kitschnsync said. Eventually you will find men who find your intelligence sexy and your discerning attitude toward other guys an asset. Mostly, just don't buy in to that "poor me, guys don't like me, I'm such a loser" attitude. Identify yourself with your successes, and accept that you've chosen to wait until the right guy comes along. There's no need to feel inadequate about that.

One other thing: physical confidence is always attractive. Learning how to dance or getting involved with sports are great ways to have fun and meet lots of guys in a casual, low-stakes setting.

Have you read Elective Affinities, by Goethe? It doesn't have the same breathless quality as LLD; it's much more measured (almost literally so), but it is most definitely cerebral, especially if you're into chemistry or topography.

I'll also suggest Mary Shelley's Frankenstein. It's thrilling, and pure genius.

If there were a pill that elevated your mood, gave you energy, made your body slimmer and more shapely, made your complexion glow, helped you sleep better, improved your sex life, and helped prevent chronic diseases, would you take it?

Of course you would! And you can. It's called exercise.

Here's the mantra I repeat: when in doubt, work out.

Because getting off the couch is the hardest part. But you will not regret it. And once it becomes a habit, you'll start to look forward to it, especially if you choose activities you already enjoy. Ride a bike, hike up mountains, go to spin class, play sports. Do something every day. It takes 3 weeks to make a new habit. Start today. Start now.

I'm not sure about the teaching credentials you need to teach at private schools in the U.S., but it would really help to have some experience either in the classroom or working with kids (coaching, mentoring, etc.). Some volunteer experience working in a school would be a good idea. Knowledge of your subject is important, but the ability to manage a classroom is essential. They will be looking for a high degree of professionalism, good organization and time management skills, and creative teaching ideas (take a look at the state curriculum to get a sense of what's required to be taught). A flair for the dramatic also helps (teaching is 95% theatre), and a real interest in and patience with teenagers (and their parents).

Talk to the advisers in the faculty of education at the university you currently attend, and they will fill you in. The academic job market is tough right now (as you probably know), and teaching high school could be a good option if it feels right for you. It's very demanding, though, and you should definitely have a good idea of what you're getting into before you start.