....when a book has been removed from a library because it is "outdated" and "redundant" then maybe it isn't going to go over well with your students....
Just a though.
Monday, February 25, 2013
Friday, February 22, 2013
On Fridays it Snows
It seems like it snows (or is supposed to snow) every Friday. Even on the days that it's warm, it rains for a few hours in there somewhere. Inevitably I have to get out on Fridays at some point to go do something. But I try to stay inside and watch TV as much as possible.
Speaking of TV, I watch a ridiculous amount of it. Way more than I ever did at home, but that's probably because, for the first time in my life, I get to pick whatever I want to watch! Some of the shows I watch are kinda painful as far as tv goes (like Beauty and the Beast, it's pretty horrible, but I just can't stop). Some that I used to watch I ended up quitting (like Body of Proof, because like half the people left the show). Some, I wait for ever week (like Big Bang Theory. It's part of my Friday morning routine.)
And then there's Downton Abbey.
I've never been so overly emotionally involved in a show. Every time someone dies I cry. Every time someone gets married I can't stop smiling. Basically every time anyone does anything I react as if they're people that I actually know. Stupid show. Oh, and if you haven't watched, Maggie Smith is every bit as fabulous as you've heard. Even if it isn't your kind of show, at least google her quotes. She's absolutely hysterical.
I've also had to watch ridiculous amounts of Hamlet films. For class, of course. It's a tad bit ridiculous. But some of them are decent, so it isn't too bad.
Love ya,
Skylar
Speaking of TV, I watch a ridiculous amount of it. Way more than I ever did at home, but that's probably because, for the first time in my life, I get to pick whatever I want to watch! Some of the shows I watch are kinda painful as far as tv goes (like Beauty and the Beast, it's pretty horrible, but I just can't stop). Some that I used to watch I ended up quitting (like Body of Proof, because like half the people left the show). Some, I wait for ever week (like Big Bang Theory. It's part of my Friday morning routine.)
And then there's Downton Abbey.
I've never been so overly emotionally involved in a show. Every time someone dies I cry. Every time someone gets married I can't stop smiling. Basically every time anyone does anything I react as if they're people that I actually know. Stupid show. Oh, and if you haven't watched, Maggie Smith is every bit as fabulous as you've heard. Even if it isn't your kind of show, at least google her quotes. She's absolutely hysterical.
I've also had to watch ridiculous amounts of Hamlet films. For class, of course. It's a tad bit ridiculous. But some of them are decent, so it isn't too bad.
Love ya,
Skylar
Thursday, February 21, 2013
Wednesday, February 20, 2013
For New Adults.
Whenever anyone says "you're an adult now, you're on your own" yell "LIAR. I'VE STILL GOT MY MOTHER"
Your mother, though no longer legally bound to love you, has made quite a habit of it, and won't give you up easily.
So when you encounter something difficult, or unexpected, or stressful, and you have NO CLUE WHAT TO DO. Call your mom. Not only will she guide you to the correct answer (if she doesn't just give it to you outright) but she'll make you feel better.
So remember, all you recent adults, YOU ARE NOT ALONE. Your mother is always there for you (so is your father, but he's more likely to try to beat up the problem then solve it so...).
So call your mom. You won't regret it.
Your mother, though no longer legally bound to love you, has made quite a habit of it, and won't give you up easily.
So when you encounter something difficult, or unexpected, or stressful, and you have NO CLUE WHAT TO DO. Call your mom. Not only will she guide you to the correct answer (if she doesn't just give it to you outright) but she'll make you feel better.
So remember, all you recent adults, YOU ARE NOT ALONE. Your mother is always there for you (so is your father, but he's more likely to try to beat up the problem then solve it so...).
So call your mom. You won't regret it.
Tuesday, February 19, 2013
Rainy Days
Today is a rainy day.
On rainy days I like to sit inside.
And drink coffee.
And eat soup.
On rainy days I like to watch movies.
Or read a book.
On rainy days I don't like to be productive.
And I don't like to go outside.
But some days I have to leave my room.
To go to class.
To check the mail.
To get food so I don't starve.
On these days, in order to deal with it,
I embrace the rain.
I refuse to bring an umbrella.
I refuse to try to stay dry.
On these days, I dance in the rain.
And then I get a cold. But that's beside the point.
On rainy days I like to sit inside.
And drink coffee.
And eat soup.
On rainy days I like to watch movies.
Or read a book.
On rainy days I don't like to be productive.
And I don't like to go outside.
But some days I have to leave my room.
To go to class.
To check the mail.
To get food so I don't starve.
On these days, in order to deal with it,
I embrace the rain.
I refuse to bring an umbrella.
I refuse to try to stay dry.
On these days, I dance in the rain.
And then I get a cold. But that's beside the point.
Thursday, January 31, 2013
Decisions
Anyone that knows me knows that I'm not a thinker, I'm a feeler. If it feels right, then it is right, even if you don't know why.
So when I decided to transfer, I didn't know where I would go, but I knew it wouldn't be here.
To set the record straight, it isn't the school, or the people, or even the city that I dislike, and I don't regret coming here at all.
I was offered an amazing opportunity. And I went for it. I moved across the country, all by myself. No parents, no friends, just me, so that I could have an adventure.
And it was fantastic.
I love this city. I love the history, and the feeling that you're where everything is happening.
I've done some amazing things, like go to the 57th Presidential Inauguration. I've whined about tourists on my way to work, and been late to class because a motorcade was in the way of my bus.
I've had amazing professors (Dr. Cline, you're the best, and I'm sorry that I didn't get to spend more time in your program.) And amazing friends.
But I realized that I missed some things.
Like stars.
And country music.
And southern accents.
And chicken fried steak that actually tastes like chicken fried steak.
So I've decided that I need a new adventure.
Not sure where I'm going to go (though UT San Antonio currently has my attention) but I know that it won't be here. I've done what I came to do (except see the pandas, so there will be many trips to the zoo this spring) and now I'm ready to move on.
I love you all, and thank you for always believing in me, for sending me random stuff, for writing me letters, and generally being awesome people. You're the best.
So when I decided to transfer, I didn't know where I would go, but I knew it wouldn't be here.
To set the record straight, it isn't the school, or the people, or even the city that I dislike, and I don't regret coming here at all.
I was offered an amazing opportunity. And I went for it. I moved across the country, all by myself. No parents, no friends, just me, so that I could have an adventure.
And it was fantastic.
I love this city. I love the history, and the feeling that you're where everything is happening.
I've done some amazing things, like go to the 57th Presidential Inauguration. I've whined about tourists on my way to work, and been late to class because a motorcade was in the way of my bus.
I've had amazing professors (Dr. Cline, you're the best, and I'm sorry that I didn't get to spend more time in your program.) And amazing friends.
But I realized that I missed some things.
Like stars.
And country music.
And southern accents.
And chicken fried steak that actually tastes like chicken fried steak.
So I've decided that I need a new adventure.
Not sure where I'm going to go (though UT San Antonio currently has my attention) but I know that it won't be here. I've done what I came to do (except see the pandas, so there will be many trips to the zoo this spring) and now I'm ready to move on.
I love you all, and thank you for always believing in me, for sending me random stuff, for writing me letters, and generally being awesome people. You're the best.
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