Posted on October 16, 2003 by annieblog
I haven’t even done much tonight since I got home from work. I am going to watch the news then I’m going to have dinner at some point. I’m not sure what though – I have tons of veggies I need to eat – so it looks like steamed veggies for me. Then I’m gonna head to the coffee shop for something and go get gas in the Jeep. Sounds like a plan.
I have a little bit of grading to do, so I will do that. Then I want to dust (ok, I don’t WANT to, but I should) then I want to read. Pretty relaxing as far as I’m concerned.
I’m so happy tomorrow is Friday! We have a swamped weekend, but at least we’re together. I guess I’ll be watching Little Shop on Friday, going to the homecoming game on Saturday, then watching Little Shop again on Sunday – then it’s all OVER. Finally
Ok, I need to get crackin’ – (Whatever that means…)
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Posted on October 16, 2003 by annieblog
So far, so good today. I curled up on the bed with the kitty after my shower. I almost started to drift off, so I hopped up rather quickly. Had an excellent Comparative Humanities class. I really like this group of students. I have a test planned for later so I’ll bring some work to do so I can get some stuff done. Perhaps I can get everything done and just relax tonight – ok, dust the house, THEN relax.
Today is Boss’s Day and my secretary made brownies for all of us. She really is a great person – they just don’t pay her enough. Makes me sad. I usually give her gift certificates for all over town for her gifts. She really appreciates it. She’s a single mom with a boy in college. That’s expensive…
I’m going to lunch with Mark today. We hardly EVER get to have lunch together. The thing is, because we work together, everyone thinks we must spend every second together. Hello – we’re in different buildings and it’s a big campus! I do see him, not all the time. I do have a class by his office, so I see him then. But I really can’t remember the last time we had lunch together this semester – I’m sure we did, probably in August – before things started to get so hectic during the school year. I can’t wait. It’s kind of like sneaking away and doing something bad. But, we aren’t going to do anything bad (wink, wink, nudge, nudge)
I have lots of papers to read over Viktor Frankl’s “Man’s Search for Meaning” – do you know it? Give me your views….
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Posted on October 15, 2003 by annieblog
Mark and I went to a mexican restaraunt for dinner – now my clothes and hair stink. I hate that. I feel like I need to shower.
I am getting a sore throat – only from talking too much and allergies. Nothing big – but I’m going to finish housework and then settle down for the night with a cup of goodness – not quite sure what flavor of goodness, but we’ll see…
good night!
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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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