I realized this evening, after about a day's worth of snowfall, that I had the childhood that resulted in a 25 year old woman not knowing how to properly construct a snowman.
That being said, I am currently wading through an internal struggle between acting like a child and pouting, acting like a hot menstrual mess and sobbing, or acting like a Mighty Duck and dedicating myself to the game.
For the time being, I have chosen to wallow in self-pity and sit inside and pout. I will not cry over this. I will hide my embarrassment like every other God-fearing, bull-headed female I know and never. show. weakness.
... Actually, I'm hoping to teach myself and/or ask for help once my beautiful boyfriend and our awesome roommate are done making their snow dragon.
Yeah, the world has a sense of humor... and I'm usually the butt of the joke. Go figure.
Tuesday, February 26, 2013
Saturday, February 16, 2013
Oklahoma
What have I done this week?
I had a come-to-college meeting with my students. I tried to make them understand that I am on their side. I also taught. And, I used a snippet from Eddie Izzard as an example of gross motor skills. Win for me.
I sat in on a class that I am most likely going to be teaching in the Fall. I made a friend, kindof, who happens to have previously been employed with MY previous employer... and said kindof-friend left for similar reasons as myself.
I voluntarily went on a road trip with my mom, grandma, and cousin to Ooooklahoma. Yes, approximately 6 hours in a vehicle with three of the most interestingly connected people I know. So, that's fun... If yesterday had a color code, it would have been orange. Today was yellow. Hopefully tomorrow will be green... My fingers are crossed for smooth sailing in the 6+ hour drive back to the homestead.
I am coming to realize that my "sh*ts given" filter goes on and off at the most interesting times. I am also wishing more and more that I could actually let the words bouncing around in my head fall out of my mouth. Bright side, I know how I want to live my life. Unfortunately, telling my family they frustrate the hell out of me isn't an option. At least not while I am several hundred miles away from the safety of my own home.
But as far as doing things for myself this week, I tried to communicate with my students, and I tried to communicate with mah bo'friend.
I also think I will be completing the Love Dare during the rest of the Lenten period, and on through Easter. I am doing this for myself and for my sunshine.
I had a come-to-college meeting with my students. I tried to make them understand that I am on their side. I also taught. And, I used a snippet from Eddie Izzard as an example of gross motor skills. Win for me.
I sat in on a class that I am most likely going to be teaching in the Fall. I made a friend, kindof, who happens to have previously been employed with MY previous employer... and said kindof-friend left for similar reasons as myself.
I voluntarily went on a road trip with my mom, grandma, and cousin to Ooooklahoma. Yes, approximately 6 hours in a vehicle with three of the most interestingly connected people I know. So, that's fun... If yesterday had a color code, it would have been orange. Today was yellow. Hopefully tomorrow will be green... My fingers are crossed for smooth sailing in the 6+ hour drive back to the homestead.
I am coming to realize that my "sh*ts given" filter goes on and off at the most interesting times. I am also wishing more and more that I could actually let the words bouncing around in my head fall out of my mouth. Bright side, I know how I want to live my life. Unfortunately, telling my family they frustrate the hell out of me isn't an option. At least not while I am several hundred miles away from the safety of my own home.
But as far as doing things for myself this week, I tried to communicate with my students, and I tried to communicate with mah bo'friend.
I also think I will be completing the Love Dare during the rest of the Lenten period, and on through Easter. I am doing this for myself and for my sunshine.
Sunday, February 10, 2013
A Sigh of Relief, Followed Immediately by a Sigh of Disappointment
Followed shortly thereafter by a sharp exhale of determination.
Why the action phrases? Simple:
Relief: Friday was my last day working full-time. I got done with all of my reports, notes, and all but two e-mails by 5:20pm. I was supposed to clock out at 5:30. So, that's a win.
Disappointment: I graded exams on Saturday... the average score was 60.3%, with a high/low of 78/43. The students had their book, class lecture, a study guide, AND the front/back of a 3x5" note card. AND, they had the option of completing a 20-point extra credit assignment. No, I'm not going to make the test easy. Challenging, yes, but not "easy." It's a junior-level class... man up, you know?
Determination: Currently working to find additional resources for the students to read through, as well as some suggestions for note-taking and reviewing the textbook. I can't do everything for them, but I can try to make the class as interactive as possible.
On a lighter note, I'm continuing to relax and I am trying to get motivated to make a grocery list for tomorrow. Obligations never cease, it seems. But at least I'm not at odds with my company anymore.
Forecast: Relaxation, followed by video games and a night of rest.
Why the action phrases? Simple:
Relief: Friday was my last day working full-time. I got done with all of my reports, notes, and all but two e-mails by 5:20pm. I was supposed to clock out at 5:30. So, that's a win.
Disappointment: I graded exams on Saturday... the average score was 60.3%, with a high/low of 78/43. The students had their book, class lecture, a study guide, AND the front/back of a 3x5" note card. AND, they had the option of completing a 20-point extra credit assignment. No, I'm not going to make the test easy. Challenging, yes, but not "easy." It's a junior-level class... man up, you know?
Determination: Currently working to find additional resources for the students to read through, as well as some suggestions for note-taking and reviewing the textbook. I can't do everything for them, but I can try to make the class as interactive as possible.
On a lighter note, I'm continuing to relax and I am trying to get motivated to make a grocery list for tomorrow. Obligations never cease, it seems. But at least I'm not at odds with my company anymore.
Forecast: Relaxation, followed by video games and a night of rest.
Sunday, February 3, 2013
Expressionisms
I decided that I am going to start working on a themed photo 'blog-type deal. My initial ideas are as follows:
1. The Forgotten
2. Love
3.
(Side note, LOL @ the Superbowl power outage)
I find the outage so funny, in fact, that I am moving on to my regularly scheduled time-wasting. Happy Sunday!
1. The Forgotten
2. Love
3.
(Side note, LOL @ the Superbowl power outage)
I find the outage so funny, in fact, that I am moving on to my regularly scheduled time-wasting. Happy Sunday!
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