My grandma died a few hours ago. I was there, holding her hand. I'm grateful to have had such an amazing woman in my life. She was brave, she was sassy, and she was one of a kind.
I don't know what else to say right now. One moment I'm thinking and feeling so much that I don't know where to begin; the next moment...
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I don't know what else to say right now. One moment I'm thinking and feeling so much that I don't know where to begin; the next moment...
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I'm traveling back to NJ in a bit because things aren't looking good for my grandma. Please keep us in your thoughts.
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astrokill:
You and your grandma will be in my thoughts.
errance:
in my thoughts xo
It gets better, right?
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astrokill:
Thanks for the comment in my blog too! You're a teacher, so, it's a pretty important job, I think THAT'S amazing. You're shaping young minds... 
tabi:
everything gets better. i was asking myself this question a month ago, and now i'm saying "it can't get any better, right?"
ps: i miss you tons and i see drinks one day soon in our future. just sayin
ps: i miss you tons and i see drinks one day soon in our future. just sayin
It's hard to say what, exactly, my college freshmen are expecting when they walk into my classroom, but it amuses me each semester to find that they don't seem to be expecting me.
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nefaria:
They're expecting a crotchety old "Teacher", and they walk in and see Professor Delicious. I'd definitely jeopardize my college education for an affair with you. And I mean that. 
makeupandsin:
its cause your too hot to be a teacher
From Reuters: "Prime Minister Vladimir Putin was feted by Russian media on Sunday for saving a television crew from an attack by a Siberian tiger in the wilds of the Far East."
Seriously.
In other news, I need to fete Siamkittie for saving me from drunken disaster in the wilds of the Hustler Club. I had a fun time, but, you know, shit happens on...
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Seriously.
In other news, I need to fete Siamkittie for saving me from drunken disaster in the wilds of the Hustler Club. I had a fun time, but, you know, shit happens on...
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np33di:
glam rock still rocks! Sex, Decay & Rock'n'Roll.
thelibra:
it was great seeing you, too! next time, i'm leaving out the dud.
I'm asking for a raise tomorrow. Because I really deserve it. Wish me luck.
In other news, I found out one of my students, who works in fashion, has one of my favorite stores as his client. And he offered to get me samples. Bonus!
In other news, I found out one of my students, who works in fashion, has one of my favorite stores as his client. And he offered to get me samples. Bonus!
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lyrical:
yeah my boss is kinda a whore. I'm not surprised about it. Every Thursday is vampire night at my job. (lmao) and He decided he was going to have his dick sucked by one of them. She forgot to take out her "vampy teeth" and she ended up biting his dick. He's that guy. A dirty, lying, slut man.
The man who died on the tracks brought out the candor in the other subway riders that night. One woman admitted that she worried a friend of hers would kill herself. She said she couldn't understand wanting to commit suicide. I told her I could understand, that I'd even made a few halfhearted attempts. "But you're so pretty." she said. But having some people think...
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_bossanova_:
I'm with kentclark: I was reminded of your previous post, too.
But having some people think you're attractive, having them want to look at you, having them want to touch you, does not mean they like you. It doesn't mean you lead a worthwhile life.
This is so true. Some of the unhappiest women I've known have been the most physically beautiful. Many people don't understand depression, much less suicidal impulses. It's human nature to try to find external reasons for them, it's just sad that the real reasons aren't so easy to explain.
I'm so excited about next week. I want to see your burlesque outfit! I hope we have a chance to get out and have some fun.
nefaria:
Thanks!!! For the congrats, and for your lack of colorblindness. 
I just smile when people say things like "But, you're beautiful" or "But, you're so smart" in response to things like "I'm lonely" or "I'm really sad" as if you're immune to B because of A. I smile a lot.
Love you.
I just smile when people say things like "But, you're beautiful" or "But, you're so smart" in response to things like "I'm lonely" or "I'm really sad" as if you're immune to B because of A. I smile a lot.
Love you.
Sometimes my job is quite delightful. There are moments of personal understanding in spite of significant language barriers. Today, for example, one student told me how he loves people-watching, imagining the lives of the people he sees and wondering what those people would imagine about him. I taught him the word "reciprocal."
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_void_:
I can't imagine that it hasn't been studied ... there do seem to be books out there about people watching generally so to not look at cross cultural differences would seem silly ... or something.
vimes:
Thanks =]
Your blog was very much like a poem. Very cool.
Your blog was very much like a poem. Very cool.
Thank you, Duane Reade, for carrying Hanes Sporty Bikini Briefs. Because some mornings, a girl just can't find her underwear.
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vimes:
HAHAHAHA! nice
siamkittie:
I have like 100 pairs of undies.
Yeah, always when it's laundry time, I just go out and buy more.
Yeah, always when it's laundry time, I just go out and buy more.
Scientists have constructed a genetic map of Europe. I don't want to undermine that achievement, because it's great. But what about the rest of the world, motherfuckers?
I guess I'm particularly pissy because, for some reason the article doesn't explain, these scientists decided to leave out Sicily. My dad is Siclian, which makes me half Sicilian, so I noticed the oversight as soon as...
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I guess I'm particularly pissy because, for some reason the article doesn't explain, these scientists decided to leave out Sicily. My dad is Siclian, which makes me half Sicilian, so I noticed the oversight as soon as...
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kentclark:
Well, it could've been worse; forty years ago, they would've just mapped twenty chinless land-owning families in Hertfordshire and thought that was enough.
This map looks like they drew the line wherever they found spicy food--the Harissa Curtain!
This map looks like they drew the line wherever they found spicy food--the Harissa Curtain!
kentclark:
You have to be smuggled across the border hidden under crates of plain digestive biscuits.
My condolences to you and your family.