My students are apparently all on crack. I should flunk them all for not giving me any.
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[rant] I'm really getting tired of apathy and bitterness. Why is it so fucking cool to look down on people for being happy? If someone takes joy from the simpler things in life, why give that person shit for it?
I see this attitude all the time at school. Nobody wants to learn or be passionate about anything. They're too "cool." It's much more fun...
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I see this attitude all the time at school. Nobody wants to learn or be passionate about anything. They're too "cool." It's much more fun...
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buckknuckle:
Thanks for the kind words.
minibeanie:
some people just feel better about themselves when they can find something wrong with others....but we are only human....oh, and Im not talking about me.....I try not to judge.....cause I dont want anyone to judge me.... 
So . . . my girlfriend called me last night while I was drunk, and apparently we had an argument. I don't remember a thing either of us said, but it seems that I was right. She sent me an email to apologize this morning.
Why can't this happen when I *know* what I've been arguing about so that I can relish my victory?
I...
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Why can't this happen when I *know* what I've been arguing about so that I can relish my victory?
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rosehips:
Ha, I don't know if I actually know how to use beholden right, I just know when someone is using it wrong.
Heh, If you only knew how many people I have punched in the throat. Some of them are bound to be homophobes. Anyway I hate that crap. Straight guys always thinking gay guys are after them, then getting pissed off about it. Stupid, conceited and totally lacking in grace. I don't see why its not considered a compliment even when you are not interested.
I wish I could not remember the drunken arguments I get into. Or the stupid things I do/say when drunk. I am always keenly aware of everything I did.
Heh, If you only knew how many people I have punched in the throat. Some of them are bound to be homophobes. Anyway I hate that crap. Straight guys always thinking gay guys are after them, then getting pissed off about it. Stupid, conceited and totally lacking in grace. I don't see why its not considered a compliment even when you are not interested.
I wish I could not remember the drunken arguments I get into. Or the stupid things I do/say when drunk. I am always keenly aware of everything I did.
sprat:
Be thankful you won. And that you received the call. Me? I get shitfaced, call someone, start an argument then lose it.
Argumentative writing? Tell me more.
Argumentative writing? Tell me more.
I was almost recruited by girl scouts today. It was scary.
The scene opens on a busy grocery store entry way. A herd of girl scouts and their mothers and selling cookies. I exit with a twelve-pack of PBR, girlie products, and pliers.
Girlscouts: COOKIES! WANT SOME COOKIES?!?!
Me: Ummm . . . sure. I'll take some thin mints.
Girlscout mom: Thank you sooooo much...
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The scene opens on a busy grocery store entry way. A herd of girl scouts and their mothers and selling cookies. I exit with a twelve-pack of PBR, girlie products, and pliers.
Girlscouts: COOKIES! WANT SOME COOKIES?!?!
Me: Ummm . . . sure. I'll take some thin mints.
Girlscout mom: Thank you sooooo much...
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sprat:
Hypothetical:
you bring home an ugly baby. seconds before you mum has a chance to say "wow, what an ugly baby!" you get in with "isn't s/he gorgeous? s/he looks so like you, mum!"
What do you teach?
you bring home an ugly baby. seconds before you mum has a chance to say "wow, what an ugly baby!" you get in with "isn't s/he gorgeous? s/he looks so like you, mum!"
What do you teach?
nimiipuu:
It is sad 
I dont know why she's gone but if it wasnt by choice its kinda shitty that her set was put up without her here to see it.
I dont know why she's gone but if it wasnt by choice its kinda shitty that her set was put up without her here to see it. Hey everyone--
For the few people whom I talk to somewhat regularly, I apologize for my recent absence. People should not be allowed to get married and make me feel obliged to travel out of state in the middle of the most hellish part of the quarter.
I'm trying to stop in and read and keep track of the groups and everyone's lives, but I'd...
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For the few people whom I talk to somewhat regularly, I apologize for my recent absence. People should not be allowed to get married and make me feel obliged to travel out of state in the middle of the most hellish part of the quarter.
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fatdavid8:
It's almost to mid-semester here, so I pretty much have no life. It's gray, mid-February bleck out here in the corn, and the students are surly. 
It's gray, mid-February bleck out here in the corn, and the students are surly. 
ratbastard:
Understood loud and clear. Wanna baby rat for a pet??
Holy shit! Valentine's day barfed all over my computer! 
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ansia:
Desire is the root of all evil. Oh, and there are just too many beautiful women in the world ... which doesn't help any. Even if you have a beautiful one of your own it doesn't mean you become oblivious to all that is out there - well some people do I guess ... alas, I am not one of these people ... actually I'm not sure I really want to be 
As for your Dr. Pepper question ... nope, never tried that. I haven't had Dr.P in a while actually ... 'tis becoming all rare as rocking-horse shit again where I live
As for your Dr. Pepper question ... nope, never tried that. I haven't had Dr.P in a while actually ... 'tis becoming all rare as rocking-horse shit again where I live
I am not a Grammar Nazi (TM). I am a Grammar Superheroine.
I just need an outfit, some theme music, and a commanding, awe-inspiring Super Voice. Seriously, that last detail cannot be overlooked. How many superentities mumble and lose their trains of thought?
I could also use a sidekick or Super Pet.
Hmmm . . . perhaps an owl? Owls get associated with cerebral stuff...
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I just need an outfit, some theme music, and a commanding, awe-inspiring Super Voice. Seriously, that last detail cannot be overlooked. How many superentities mumble and lose their trains of thought?
I could also use a sidekick or Super Pet.
Hmmm . . . perhaps an owl? Owls get associated with cerebral stuff...
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fatdavid8:
Are you teaching college freshman? Don't bother with the comments and corrections. Just let them get out of there, so they can socialize with their buds and ... socialize with their buds.
Man, I don't think I could ever teach again: the disinterest of most students and the distress of giving poor marks were too much for me. Hell, I've had just about all that I can take of students' pissy attitudes from working in a library, and I only work with the public 15 or so hours per week.
Man, I don't think I could ever teach again: the disinterest of most students and the distress of giving poor marks were too much for me. Hell, I've had just about all that I can take of students' pissy attitudes from working in a library, and I only work with the public 15 or so hours per week.
nimiipuu:
Thanks for the book idea's ( "The Blood Runs Like a River Through my Dreams" or "The Boy and the Dog are Sleeping"? Both are memoirs by a guy named Nasdijj. ) Im looking forward to reading them. 
Crede tamen speculo quod te negat esse iuvencum.
--Publius Ovidius Naso
Ahh, the "Ars Amatoria." A book of great wisdom. I keep reminding myself of this line when I look in the mirror. I examine my reflection and ruminate . . . the past, the present, the future . . . and after a while, I come to agree with Ovid.
Non credo me iuvencum...
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--Publius Ovidius Naso
Ahh, the "Ars Amatoria." A book of great wisdom. I keep reminding myself of this line when I look in the mirror. I examine my reflection and ruminate . . . the past, the present, the future . . . and after a while, I come to agree with Ovid.
Non credo me iuvencum...
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buckknuckle:
The only class I ever failed in all my years as a student was Latin. Fuck latin in the throat with a screwdriver. I know that's harsh language, but that's how I feel about it. It's called a dead language for a reason. You can take that dative tense and shove it! 
the_mekon:
heh
yeah thanks for that. its just a job after all
a tequila night is waaay overdue. I might buy the bottle I saw the other day that had a skull and crossbones on the front..a good idea?
yeah thanks for that. its just a job after all
a tequila night is waaay overdue. I might buy the bottle I saw the other day that had a skull and crossbones on the front..a good idea?
I stayed up until 6am over the weekend, so I won't be able to sleep tonight and will be tired all day tomorrow.
I waited until dark to refill my engine coolant (which, of course, requires mixing antifreeze with water since my car takes "special" coolant that isn't sold already-diluted.)
I tried to go to the bank today (yes, Sunday) to get quarters for laundry....
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I waited until dark to refill my engine coolant (which, of course, requires mixing antifreeze with water since my car takes "special" coolant that isn't sold already-diluted.)
I tried to go to the bank today (yes, Sunday) to get quarters for laundry....
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fatdavid8:
RE: "quarters for laundry"
Hmmmm ... that sounds like it should be the title to a Tori Amos album.
Despite everyone's reassurances to the contrary, let me assure you that this is going to be the rest of your life. I don't know what sort of traumatic brain injury I suffered in my mid-twenties, other than perhaps that drunken nine-month stretch in New Orleans, but I can't find my ass with both hands and a flashlight anymore.
Welcome to the Senior-Jeopardy Hall of Fame, babycakes. Don't forget to pick up your AARP card as you pass by the front desk.
Hmmmm ... that sounds like it should be the title to a Tori Amos album.
Despite everyone's reassurances to the contrary, let me assure you that this is going to be the rest of your life. I don't know what sort of traumatic brain injury I suffered in my mid-twenties, other than perhaps that drunken nine-month stretch in New Orleans, but I can't find my ass with both hands and a flashlight anymore.
Welcome to the Senior-Jeopardy Hall of Fame, babycakes. Don't forget to pick up your AARP card as you pass by the front desk.
lokicaprion:
Being the same age, I can tell you that this is just a dumb phase, because I think I'm going through the same thing.
It starts roughly at birth, and continues on for roughly eight hundred years. We'll get through this!!!
It starts roughly at birth, and continues on for roughly eight hundred years. We'll get through this!!!
Ladies and gentlemen . . .
. . . 'tis a straight tequila night.
. . . 'tis a straight tequila night.
buckknuckle:
More frightening words have never been spoken. 
So I have the job... sort of at least. I'm going to be a contractor for 90 days and he's giving me $5K of the clothing allowance. So even if things don't work out I'll still end up with $20K.
Wooooo - fucking - hooooooo!!!!
Happy Monday doll!