Posted on October 15, 2003 by annieblog
Ah, lunch time – and I forgot my lunch. Lovely. I ate stuff from the machine. Healthy, huh? Oh well, once in awhile it has to be done. I don’t have time to go off campus, so I’m stuck with candy and chips. We have nothing healthy in our machine. Ok, maybe gum.
I am in the process of ordering textbooks to review for upcoming semesters. I am excited. I love looking through textbooks. Especially the poetry ones. I actually got this awesome one in the mail this morning. It is for students interested in analyzing literature and how to write about it. I am keeping it. I already have tons of pages marked.
I am wondering how to correctly review books in a class. I hate having to give tests or quizzes over the readings. Plus, it’s not fair that only a few of them actually do the reading. What am I to do? I would appreciate some feedback on this – email me. I have tried numerous ways in the classroom, but I’m not sure what the best choice is. Let me know if you have ideas, or if you experienced fun concepts in your college lit classes. Reminder: The lit class I’m talking about is for non-majors – in other words, students that just want the credit – not my favorite kind of lit student. Give me the lit student the LOVES lit and I’m happy. That’s why I teach.
“Literature is one of the humanities, so-called because its study makes one more fully human, more able to understand and appreciate the full range of human experiences and human emotion.” Pat McKeague
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Posted on October 15, 2003 by annieblog
Another day. I was busy last night. But I felt I didn’t get much done. I am so tired though. I should be able to get a lot done during work today, but I still have lots to do when I go home. I haven’t really had time to think about anything – you know, writing and stuff. I am giving a test this afternoon, so hopefully I can just get some grading done and possibly even sit around and read. Glory days!
Hey, by the way – I AM like Aphrodite! Usually some of those quizzes are bizarre, but this one was right on the money.
I am anxious to have some “ME” time tonight. I need it. ok, so most of the night will be devoted to house work and stuff, but at least I don’t have previous commitments. I probably need to call my mother too. That will take awhile. I will probably have to do something else while I’m on the phone with her. Like do the dishes or something.
Enough about cleaning. I AM obsessed. But that’s a whole different story. Ok then, I should probably get working.
“The worst loneliness is not to be comfortable with yourself.” Mark Twain
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Posted on October 14, 2003 by annieblog
Posted on October 14, 2003 by annieblog
Well, I’m about done for the day. I have a few more things to do then I’m heading out for a nail appointment. I haven’t had nails for over a month! Since Mark got sick and his surgery and all that stuff – I haven’t had time. Hell, I wasn’t even in the state for awhile. But things are back to normal and he’s so much better. So, I think I can cruise out and get my nails done – finally.
Great quote from a student report today – “Normalcy is the absence of abnormalacy.” He was presenting on the way society views what is “normal” and what is “deviant”. I liked that quote. I think I’ll put it up in my office.
I am supposed to be the rep for SKD – the English honors society for 2 year colleges. I don’t know what to do. We haven’t had it on our campus since 1997. I am one of the “founders” so I should probably do something with it. Plus, it benefits the students. However, I don’t know if I want to devote the time to it. I’m not real good at that. Plus, I don’t know how to go about it. I am unsure of myself. Sometimes I think it would be great, then other times I relish my nights at home. I think I need to speak with the chair lady – she’s in Alabama. I’ll try and touch base with her and get some feedback. Oh, I’m so selfish, aren’t I?
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Posted on October 14, 2003 by annieblog
We had our comedy show last night. It went ok. I sucked ass a few times. I think I was trying too hard. Plus it really has been awhile since I’ve done it. I can’t wait to watch the tape. That’ll be the true test. That and feedback that I get today.
Tonight I have a satellite seminar. There are only 4 of these left. Yeah. I don’t really mind them, I mind having to be at school again. Sometimes I just wanna be home. Tonight I have to clean the bathrooms. So I’ll get that done some time. I also have speeches to grade. Aren’t I lucky?
I really didn’t get much sleep last night – I got to bed after midnight and got up before six. Not much sleep for me anyway. I’m surprisingly peppy, so that’s a good thing.
I really wish I had more time to write. I know, I know, they say that you make time for what’s really important – I guess sleep is winning out. I have these awesome ideas, but I have so many other things that take pecedence right now – like grades…midterms…RCF shows….PTK stuff…. on and on.
So, I leave you with…
“If not now, when?” The Talmud
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Posted on October 13, 2003 by annieblog
You can not imagine what my head feels like. It’s Throbbing uncontrollably. I can hardly move. It’s all sinus related, but still. God help me!!!
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Posted on October 13, 2003 by annieblog
How can I look up people’s blogs? I hate just looking on the most recently updated sidebar. I want to read a lot of people’s blogs – not just a few here and there. Help. Email me and let me know. Thanks
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Posted on October 13, 2003 by annieblog
Why is it important to me to stop off at the coffee shop on the way to work? I have coffee at home. I don’t know. I never finish all they give me – because I ask for the tall grande. Gigantic. Sumatra today. There’s just something about coffee shop coffee.
I went to bed early last night, but I didn’t fall asleep for awhile. Then I woke up with a sinus headache. Lovely. Guess the pressure is falling again. This is homecoming week on campus. Which means this week will be crazy busy. We have improv tonight. I’m excited. I haven’t been on stage for that since April. We have a lot of things planned. But I’m nervous because Mark won’t be there. This whole Little Shop thing must end soon. I’m so sick of it. There’s so much drama. Plus it’s wearing him out. I mean, my God – he had surgery three weeks ago – that’s all. But those people up there expect him to do everything. Give him a break.
I dread going. Not for Mark’s sake, but because of the whole experience. I hate drama and phony people. That’s all they have up there.
I have a busy day at work. I wish I could’ve slept in today – even though I slept a good part of the weekend. Now that fall is here, the mornings are ideal for sleeping. My favorite thing to do on chilly mornings.
Ok, gonna make some copies.
“Here roses leave shadows on the ground…” Sappho
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Posted on October 12, 2003 by annieblog
Ah joy – I stayed up late and wrote. I got the premise for another short story in order. I also had one going through my head right before I fell asleep. How does that work? I sometimes think I need a way to copy my thoughts before I drift off to sleep. I don’t know how I’ll do that though. I don’t want to write it down. I don’t want to talk into a recorder – because I am half asleep – just at that drift off moment. Talking would suddenly wake me up. So, I don’t know what to do. I try and remember everything, but it comes out all murky in the morning.
I was looking around at sites and I came to a teacher rating site. I had to look at my school – someone rated me! They liked me. They said the class wasn’t fun, but the teacher was – I’m assuming lit and writing isn’t their thing. That made me happy, in fact, it made me wanna write more. For some reason… I looked up Mark too, he’s on there, he’s rated a few times. Of course, he’s got a following of students a mile long at all times. He would be a great teacher to have. He’s fun and he knows his subject. Plus he’s awfully cute.
The day is awesome! The weather couldn’t be better. I ran to the veggie market and got some fresh fruits and stuff. I am ready to eat healthy now. It seems when we have yummy fresh stuff in the house we eat so much better. It’s just a matter of keeping it all in the house at all times. I came home and immediately ate two tomatoes. Delicious. I plan on baking some apples after dinner tonight – what a yummy little treat for us. I’ll pack my lunch for tomorrow and load it up with lots of goodies. I am craving celery and peanut butter right now for some reason. Must need protein.
Well, I need to start laundry and get that going. Mark is working in Indy and will be back soon. The Chiefs won. I am happy. I listened to most of the game, but I was getting busy. Fall is for football – winning football. I felt like getting a beer and sitting out in the porch and listening to the wind. But instead I’m gonna strip the bed and change the sheets. Domestic goddess am I.
B-I-N-G-O B-I-N-G-O B-I-N-G-O and Bingo was his name.
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Posted on October 12, 2003 by annieblog
Well, I was a writing fool tonight. I have submitted to two anthologies. One about Robert Frost poetry and the other to Dhazie books for their “mean” anthology. Guess I’ll just wait and see. I got all my work done tonight. I also have finished all my writing. All that’s left is reading. So far, so good.
I need to keep motivated in my writing, otherwise who knows what will happen.
I thought I’d include a link to the anthology that has my pagan poetry in it.
Here’s a link to foliate oaks – an ezine that has my poetry in it this month.
Read, give me feedback
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