No spring, nor summer beauty hath such grace, as I have seen in one autumnal face.
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Thursday, 19 November 2009
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We Sing, We Dance, We Steal Things
By Jason Mraz
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today was long woke up at five thirty got a job that didnt start til eleven so i got to crawl back into my warm bed for a few more hours and got up at nine like normal people do and took a hot shower which was wonderful then i got dressed and went to school the kids were total brats today think they can walk all over me because i apparently look like a tenth grader i dont think so a few got their phones and ipods taken up i think i will start turning them into the office instead of being the cool sub who gives them back at the end of class to change it up a little they dont give a damn about rules or they magically dont understand english all of a sudden so they can pay the ten bucks to get their shit back its no skin off my nose ive been nice but enough is enough i say no more youtube you better ex out that god damn window yeah i am still standing here right behind you waiting i know they get a chill when they think they should hear me coming but i tell you what i am like a lion in heels they dont know til im right there they turn and jump and its too late and their throats are gone they scramble to look busy and i say keep up the good work so maybe i didnt say god damn but i sure wanted to these kids ask the dumbest questions things they know i cant answer like did you party in college what do you think moron do i look dead of course i partied in college so i danced on a bar that one weekend what about it youre never gonna hear about it from me or anyone else whod feed your depraved sixteen year old imagination i am not having any of that hot for teacher business because all of you high school kids remind me of the second graders i subbed for that one time except they are one thousand times better behaved and still have respect for people who know more shit than they do so think about it the next time you make a pass at me kiddo and know that youre damn lucky im a bloody professional or you would be on the ground crying for your mother for the first time in years go do your damn homework and quit whining or there will be blood :)
Hahaha that was fun. I'll have to do it again sometime. Anyway, it's been a long week and it's not over yet. This weekend should be interesting; that wedding I've been mentioning is finally upon me. Maybe there will be pictures posted here. I gotta head up to the ville pretty much right after class tomorrow, so I have to go pack. (Because when you have to get all dolled up, you need lots of things. If any girls read this, you will know exactly what I mean.)
I wake up way too early these days. I wish I could still make it on 5-6 hours a night.
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I'm a coyote and I got a taste for your lovin'
We're comin' back for more
You know why we're comin' for you
You know we should be, we should be together
Wednesday, 18 November 2009
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Part 1
Oh my goodness third grade. I liked third grade a lot. My teacher was Mrs. Waldman and she was from Ohio. I was new to public school and I only made one friend that year, Becky. She was the tallest and most awkward girl in class; she had buck teeth and a lisp and went to speech sometimes instead of recess. I was kind of jealous of that because she got to do more reading than anyone else and I was a little book-whore even then. She didn't come back in third grade, and I never found out what happened to her; don't even remember her last name.
This was the year I first took an interest in art; I wanted to have something neat to do so the other kids would ask about it and then want to be my friend. (That didn't really work out.) This was also when I wanted to be a marine biologist, so I drew whales and dolphins fairly exclusively.
Anyway, I subbed third grade today and it really brought me back. Eight really is the best age ever. But again, I could not do it everyday. I named one kid Batman for the day because he shared a name with a Batman actor. He was thrilled until I told him that Batman never gets caught doing the wrong thing or loses his shoes in class. Another kid demanded that I call him HotDog (so I did). Then everyone wanted different names so there was an Angel, an Elizabeth, a Banana, and a Chuck. I think Elizabeth and Chuck were having an illicit affair because they were awfully friendly. As friendly as third grade boys and girls get, anyway.
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Lethe of Heaven- Don't think I don't know what Lethe means. I like the pictures you take and the things that you make, even when I don't understand them. You're a great puzzle to me because you never give enough words; a true man of mystery. Every thing I learn is by some secondary inference, some dropped hat or phrase, some biased critique of art. I could be learning a truth, but I could be constructing an illusion. But maybe that's what you're after. Who can say?
Tuesday, 17 November 2009
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So...
does anyone have anything particular they want me to write about? just interested to see what i get.
in other news, i killed that test and that is one class down, and one to go. hire me to teach your brats history please.
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In Your Honor
By Foo Fighters
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OK godfatherofgreenbay, here you go.
1. I wear a size 8 1/2 shoe. Wide. Which is so hard to find that I usually just suffer in medium width until the shoe stretches out a little.
2. I've never bitten my fingernails, but I keep them short
3. because I used to play clarinet.
4. Now it's a habit and I can't help but cut them down every four days or so.
5. I went to public school and I never got into trouble or jumped off of a bridge.
6. I once considered changing my major to musical theatre. No shit.
7. I hate volleyball with an undying passion because I was made to play it in elementary school
8. If a guy has long, janky fingernails, I don't care how nice/rich/hot he is, he will never have a chance with me. Hugest turn-off ever.
9. When I was in third grade I saw Free Willy and wanted to be a marine biologist for a few years afterward.
10. I have always been vaguely angry, but am great at controlling it now, despite what you've been told. So if you thought I was aggressive, you were right.
11. I've been seriously asked to get married twice.
12. Never had allergies; feel bad for people who do.
13. I have a sister who is only like me in her mule-headed-ness.
14. I'm a sucker for an accent. It's gotten me in trouble before.
15. I haven't spoken to my father since I was 15 or 16.
16. Never thought I'd get into education.
17. I don't eat seafood, period.
18. It's difficult for me to hold on to friends, usually. I think I stop letting them be human in my head and when they fuck up royally and don't handle it as well as I think they can, I think less of them and it dies.
19. I have more guy friends than girl friends. My friend Eddie says it is because I am aggressive and okay with it. I think guys are just easier to be friends with than chicks. [shrug]
20. I have always loved spinach. Never gave my mother flak about eating vegetables. Only meat. My sis and I used to switch meat and vegetables.
21. I've broken both of my arms (when I was 11 and 12); you can still feel where I broke them.
22. I'm mainly left-handed, but ambidextrous about a few things.
23. Want a quarter-sleeve tattoo really badly but haven't gotten around to drawing it up; I don't think it'll happen until my mother is either senile or gone from the good earth.
24. People don't say my name a lot. Not to me, anyway.
25. I don't play poker or any card game involving money. Won't even play poker if money isn't involved.
OH OH OH BEFORE I FORGET! STAR TREK COMES OUT ON DVD TODAY AND I AM GOING TO GET IT. Aiiieeee i am so excited
Monday, 16 November 2009
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Copping a feel was a bad choice.
That kid is being punished. Let's just say that he is very lucky.
In other news, I was productive and studied for my final tomorrow. Joy to me.Also (breaking news), I just got a phone call from Missouri from a man who wanted to speak with Elizabeth, who owns a dog kennel and has the same number as me. Strange.
"May I speak with Elizabeth?"
"There is no Elizabeth here, you have the wrong number."
"Are you sure? She has a dog kennel; I'm looking for a certain kind of dog. Is this [insert my number here]?"
"Yes, that is my number, and there is no Elizabeth here. You have the wrong number."
"Oh, ok, thanks."
[click]
errr....
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Dune was good, now I can concentrate on The Historian. -
You've Got Mail
I don't care what anyone says, I love You've Got Mail; I watched it last night during dinner. Tom Hanks and Meg Ryan are just lovely together (and in Sleepless in Seattle, too).
Another week is upon me. One class ends with a vicious test, and I go to a wedding. What else?
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pretty, blank canvas, won't you speak to me?
Saturday, 14 November 2009
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Skin and Bones
By Foo Fighters
Walking After You
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I am always glad to see you. Especially when it's been years.
Was going to the Renfest today, but got stuck in traffic and the two I was going to meet decided they were leaving early (it is an all-day thing, for the record) so we met for lunch instead. Then I went to meet my other old friend; the conversation was as good as hot chocolate and fire on a freezing day.
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I think my favorite thing about where I live is hearing bugs and owls at night.
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It's been 2117 days since I joined xanga, how about that?
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Deep within this frame of mind
Heart of hearts oh valentine
Friday, 13 November 2009
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So I killed it.
I wasn't really concerned with time or information; just hoping to keep my audience engaged. Having endured through the last few presentations through sheer force of will, I wanted my talk to be a little more interesting...I even had them watch a short bit of Sir Ken Robinson's TED talk on education, specifically the part about Gillian Lynne.
I believe I was successful.
Now I have got my smock on and it is time to paint before I go completely off it. -
So I've got this presentation to give tomorrow (today, later) on Exceptionality in my Special Pops. class. I love how my blog entry form is telling me "exceptionality" is misspelled. So basically, I have to talk for twenty minutes about smart kids. Well, it's really more complicated than that, but...
When I run out of statistics and assessment woes, I'll just talk about myself.
ba-dum tchsssh
really though, i'm stressin'
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haha this speaks to me
Wednesday, 11 November 2009
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Where is my music itunes? o_O
I paid for it, I want it.
Florence and the Machine is like another Vetusta Morla, I just have to have the songs. Thanks to nimbusthedragon for introducing me to them.
Also fun music by Paolo Nutini.
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I think the internet-intensive age has given us all stellar lurking abilities. Some may hate that terminology but that's what it is. Most everyone has got that one site (or three) they always read and never comment on but if those people are like me, they look through the footprints and wonder why. As for me, I don't often feel I should say anything, unless it's one of those places that gets boatloads of comments...sometimes I do comment on the odd random site, but I do not generally hope for nor expect reciprocation; it is always a pleasant surprise to receive acknowledgment.
It's like giving your opinion where it may not be wanted. It is politeness, an etiquette thing. I really believe in social niceties that don't seem to exist anymore. There is a whole lot of speaking your mind to anyone or thing. Just because someone has opened themselves up to proverbial attack does not necessarily mean they should be attacked without provocation and even then, not without due consideration. Some fights just aren't worth it, and internet name-calling never is--having a reasonable discussion with someone who completely disagrees with you too often devolves into nastiness. If you're going to try and hit me, shoot through my reasoning, not my hairstyle; if you do, all I'm going to do is laugh.
(Yes, yes, yes I know that by putting your life/stories/thoughts/etc out there into the void, you open yourself up to criticism, opinions, judgement, comment war, tra la...but I do not try to partake in an activity that would anger someone. Ask my opinion, I will give it...but telling someone unasked that they're totally wrong about something, or taking comments personally...it's not the way. Yeah, guilty. I've said things I shouldn't have said, pissed people off, come across harsh, etc...but who hasn't? I try not to do these things anymore, the endeavor never ends. One day, I keep telling myself, I will be wonderfully poised and all kinds of gracious and refined. One day.)
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And now a bit of silliness, scroll to the bottom if you do not like surveys.Name, please.
true name? false name?
Approximate Age?
The Modern Age, November 11, 2009
Are you happy in your life?
getting there
Do you feel like anything is missing?
from what?
Do you plan on being a musician/artist/writer?
I am these things
Do you think you are artistic?
I know that I am.
Have you ever tried hard drugs?
No.
What age would you like to die?
in 2063
Would you let your kids smoke weed?
everyone's entitled to be stupid every now and then.
Are you an angry person?
yeah
Do you laugh a lot, but don’t really mean it?
oh, i always mean it.
Do you like to think you are popular?
not really
Describe your most terrifying dream.
Pursuit by velociraptors...I run until I either kill them or wake up before they discover my hiding place.
What band would you die to see live?
the foo fighters, but i had rather just buy a ticket, instead of die.
How would you like to die?
Passing from one dream to the next.
What’s your opinion on self-mutilation?
why?
Do you believe in capitalism?
mostly
Communism?
is flawed
Freedom of speech or controlled society?
the former
Would you consider yourself intelligent?
yes
When was the last time you cried?
don't want to recall
When was the last time you laughed?
at a text message
Ever had your ass kicked?
No.
What’s your middle name?
Conniving
Single or taken?
singular
If taken, do you love this person?
Who is your best friend?
i've got a few
Why is this person your best friend?
because they never put me between rocks and hard places
Are you moody?
some would say so
Are you depressed?
no more; i do not like it
Are you in a good mood today?
comme ci, comme ca
If not, why are you not?
i hate busywork
Are you afraid of the swine flu?
Not particularly. it spreads fast, but isn't especially deadly.
Are you afraid to be yourself?
not everyone sees the whole picture, so no
What would you label yourself?
thinking
Do you live with your parents?
with my ma
How many siblings do you have?
just one
Do you wear skinny jeans?
sometimes, i got the legs for it.
Are you emo?
i'm not a fan of public displays of negative emotion.
Are you aware that all emo kids look exactly the same?
do they?
Are you anti-racist?
i'm anti-willful-ignorance
Explain your personality in 3 words.
sleeping silly beast
What do you wish your name was?
I like mine just fine. It has power
How old do you want to be when you get married?
Old enough
What do you want to name your kids?
something interesting that they'll hate me for when they're young but love me for later.
When was the last time you brushed your teeth?
after lunch
What are you wearing right now?.
an old flannel shirt and jeans
Say something random.
throwing your voice around all day is fun
What do you wear to bed?
an old flannel button-up
What color is your underwear?
black
Am I getting too personal?
Who?
What’s your view on nihilism?
I don't cultivate an opinion on this.
Pacifism?
meh. I think it's sad if you can't think of a single thing you would fight for.
Do you read literature?
a bit.
Do you love horror movies?
Not really. They tend to bore me.
[this is as good an answer as I can come up with, so I will keep it]
Do you like comedies?
a good bit
Do you have anger problems?
I don't believe so.
Do you talk to yourself?
No, just sing
Has anyone ever told you you have a nice smile?
when they notice
Nice eyes?
sometimes
Nose bleed?
yes
Ever been so mad you cried?
No, been mad enough to shake.
Are you listening to anything right now?
this song is stuck in my head...Cosmic Love by Florence and the Machine
Do you have any phobias?
a few
Are you an insomniac?
not at all
Are these questions pointless?
Maybe
Favourite colour?
blue, brown, anything richly colored
Stolen from the ineffable Raiderjester. Such a lovely boy.
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