Today I had school AGAIN!
gosh. school. sigh. and homework. BIGGER sigh.
But, today was better. I remembered why I am an English major--not because I love to read (which I do, but i prefer a modern YA novel over literature from 860 or whatever), but because English professors can be so gosh darn freaking hilarious and witty and weird. Case in point,
my Brit Lit 1 professor (i already took Brit lit 5 or something, but order is overrated) on her teaching philosophy, "I believe in that thing about how you should teach a man to fish instead of giving him fish so he can feed himself. Well, of course, only if he likes fish. I LOVE fish. I eat it 4 times a week. I'm probably dying of mercury poisoning. But I get it at that whole foods store.."
haha, so nothing like a good focused lecture.
meanwhile my desk neighbor was writing a spectacular poem about Zombies, in which he ended up rhyming "dat" to "at" and I asked him if the attacking zombie arm was attached to anything, to which he responded that it was half-detached and pointed to that part of his text.
Then after I got out of class today I had an interview with Science Matters, an after school science program I could potentially be a teacher for. It looks promising, but we shall see. The interview went well, but I did have troubles finding the interview location at first. I got to the address and was like, "Um...that's a liquor store.. Stupid Craigslist. Scammed again." But the actual place was two doors down.
Today I missed:
My friend Holly and an old class I took in high school called, "Modern Mythology" where we watched a lot of star wars movies and I explained Beowulf or something with lego scenes.
Today I read: Some more of This Lullaby. (MockingJay is out, but I haven't finished Hunger Games..I'm always behind the times).
Now I'm gonna go do something productive and then babysit a small Asian child who constantly growls and headbutts me.
Best Wishes!
Tuesday, August 24, 2010
Monday, August 23, 2010
Oh, school.
So today was my first day back at school.
Turns out I kindof missed UCCS, like, the view, and the coffee haha.
But, the class? not so much. And the homework? Definitly not looking forward to that.
Normally I start off really excited for my classes, but this semester might not be so lucky.
My first class is Spanish Culture, which is all fine and great, but my professor is outrageously ADD, and I don't think she has a clue what's going on most of the time, we began with a random rambling about Spanish government and then some horribly done video talking about the culture mix of the architecture or something. I should try and care and be more worldy, but sometimes I just have a hard time.
My second class today is called Gone with the Wind-The Myths of the Old South. I just signed up for a random humanities course, and then was confused when I got to class because apparently I bought the wrong books. So expecting to start a class on Mexican immigration, I found instead a class about Scarlet O'Hara or something. I'm not sure how I feel about this.. the professor literally suggested that it would be ideal if we each watch the 4 hour long movie 3 times before the midterm. Probably not going to happen.
Anyhow, Its wonderful to have a friend at school. I'm super grateful for all my bonding with Brittany in Costa Rica, its nice to have a truly friendly face to see. I also ran into a new friend from work who I was able to chat with in the hall. After two years its nice to finally know a few people in the sea of strangers.
I also had a job interview today. I hate interviews. They ask stupid questions like, What goal have you accomplished recently? Or how do you feel about regulations that aren't clear? I'm much better at just showing someone that I work unreasonably hard at everything and am insanely reliable. Telling them about it hardly feels convincing. I want the job, (big bucks) but I'm not getting my hopes up.
This blog is ridiculously boring OH DEAR.
Today I missed:
The University of Costa Rica (it was weird to be back at the old school, no giant trees or parrots or people staring at me and my albinoness)
Today I read :
Some more of This Lullaby (I think Sarah Dessen is overall pretty cool and sometimes her sentences blow me away.) also sometimes her plot lines annoy me, and the characters sometimes make me crazy.. but that's maybe a good thing.
Ciao!
Turns out I kindof missed UCCS, like, the view, and the coffee haha.
But, the class? not so much. And the homework? Definitly not looking forward to that.
Normally I start off really excited for my classes, but this semester might not be so lucky.
My first class is Spanish Culture, which is all fine and great, but my professor is outrageously ADD, and I don't think she has a clue what's going on most of the time, we began with a random rambling about Spanish government and then some horribly done video talking about the culture mix of the architecture or something. I should try and care and be more worldy, but sometimes I just have a hard time.
My second class today is called Gone with the Wind-The Myths of the Old South. I just signed up for a random humanities course, and then was confused when I got to class because apparently I bought the wrong books. So expecting to start a class on Mexican immigration, I found instead a class about Scarlet O'Hara or something. I'm not sure how I feel about this.. the professor literally suggested that it would be ideal if we each watch the 4 hour long movie 3 times before the midterm. Probably not going to happen.
Anyhow, Its wonderful to have a friend at school. I'm super grateful for all my bonding with Brittany in Costa Rica, its nice to have a truly friendly face to see. I also ran into a new friend from work who I was able to chat with in the hall. After two years its nice to finally know a few people in the sea of strangers.
I also had a job interview today. I hate interviews. They ask stupid questions like, What goal have you accomplished recently? Or how do you feel about regulations that aren't clear? I'm much better at just showing someone that I work unreasonably hard at everything and am insanely reliable. Telling them about it hardly feels convincing. I want the job, (big bucks) but I'm not getting my hopes up.
This blog is ridiculously boring OH DEAR.
Today I missed:
The University of Costa Rica (it was weird to be back at the old school, no giant trees or parrots or people staring at me and my albinoness)
Today I read :
Some more of This Lullaby (I think Sarah Dessen is overall pretty cool and sometimes her sentences blow me away.) also sometimes her plot lines annoy me, and the characters sometimes make me crazy.. but that's maybe a good thing.
Ciao!
Sunday, August 22, 2010
running
I think I've spent the last two days running from my life, not even metaphorically, but physically. And even though I SUCK at running my legs feel as torn apart as my heart does right now because i've put myself in constant motion, jumping at the chance to run, walk, swim laps, hike, and drive. I don't know why I feel all weirdly frustrated about life, maybe its because school is starting or something, but i just keep feeling like if I just keep moving forward physically, it will sort out.
I'll let you know how that works out.
So far, I just have lots of muscle aches.
But, it was a nice hike today.
I'll let you know how that works out.
So far, I just have lots of muscle aches.
But, it was a nice hike today.
Saturday, August 21, 2010
Ready....go!
So, blogging. That's fun. I should really add to my lists of aspirations and obligations and projects. I just don't have enough projects really. So, I'm gonna start a new one! I'll see how often I can blog. If it starts going badly I may have to make rules to keep up my posts, but for now..I'll just do this when I feel like it.
Today I...
attempted running. I think i almost made it a mile at a painfully slow jog. Then I walked 4 more miles home. It was a loop, and I kindof thought I'd be able to cover more of it, faster. However, a short fraction in I started dying. I'm hopeful that I have exercise-induced asthma, but I probably just am lamely out of shape and pathetic. I'm leaning towards the second one because I woke up sore and still with shaky-hand syndrome after a bit of driving range yesterday..who knew golf was physically demanding?
watched an episode of 30 days, you know? that guy from the McDonald's documentary? He was doing one on gay parenting (a conservative christian woman who is totally-anti-gay-parenting and believes its just horrible to let gay people raise children) lives with two gay men and their 4 adopted boys for a month. I have to say I was surprised at her unwavering attitude at the end. As one of the parents said, "Is no home better than this one?" .It was as if the woman would have still said "yes." Though she agreed they were both loving, wonderful parents. This makes me want to bang my head against a wall. I am continually frustrated by people's unwillingness to challenge their own beliefs. I think its good to have strong beliefs, just be careful what you base them on. And don't let them be static. I think my own opinions on this and similar matters have changed drastically over the past 2 years or so. I haven't got it all figured out, but
28One of the teachers of the law came and heard them debating. Noticing that Jesus had given them a good answer, he asked him, "Of all the commandments, which is the most important?"
29"The most important one," answered Jesus, "is this: 'Hear, O Israel, the Lord our God, the Lord is one.[a] 30Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind and with all your strength.'[b] 31The second is this: 'Love your neighbor as yourself.'[c]There is no commandment greater than these."
So, how would you love your neighbors if they were gay? Or homeless children? by denying them the right to have children? By denying them a chance at a loving, if somewhat less-conventional family?
just sayin.
(OH, great, Bethany.. start your blog off with controversy)
Now I'm going...
To puppysit ... or in other words, swim, play with dogs, and watch someone elses t.v. Whilst making money.
Cheers!
Today I...
attempted running. I think i almost made it a mile at a painfully slow jog. Then I walked 4 more miles home. It was a loop, and I kindof thought I'd be able to cover more of it, faster. However, a short fraction in I started dying. I'm hopeful that I have exercise-induced asthma, but I probably just am lamely out of shape and pathetic. I'm leaning towards the second one because I woke up sore and still with shaky-hand syndrome after a bit of driving range yesterday..who knew golf was physically demanding?
watched an episode of 30 days, you know? that guy from the McDonald's documentary? He was doing one on gay parenting (a conservative christian woman who is totally-anti-gay-parenting and believes its just horrible to let gay people raise children) lives with two gay men and their 4 adopted boys for a month. I have to say I was surprised at her unwavering attitude at the end. As one of the parents said, "Is no home better than this one?" .It was as if the woman would have still said "yes." Though she agreed they were both loving, wonderful parents. This makes me want to bang my head against a wall. I am continually frustrated by people's unwillingness to challenge their own beliefs. I think its good to have strong beliefs, just be careful what you base them on. And don't let them be static. I think my own opinions on this and similar matters have changed drastically over the past 2 years or so. I haven't got it all figured out, but
28One of the teachers of the law came and heard them debating. Noticing that Jesus had given them a good answer, he asked him, "Of all the commandments, which is the most important?"
29"The most important one," answered Jesus, "is this: 'Hear, O Israel, the Lord our God, the Lord is one.[a] 30Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind and with all your strength.'[b] 31The second is this: 'Love your neighbor as yourself.'[c]There is no commandment greater than these."
So, how would you love your neighbors if they were gay? Or homeless children? by denying them the right to have children? By denying them a chance at a loving, if somewhat less-conventional family?
just sayin.
(OH, great, Bethany.. start your blog off with controversy)
Now I'm going...
To puppysit ... or in other words, swim, play with dogs, and watch someone elses t.v. Whilst making money.
Cheers!
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