the second half of the last post is this. there is so much to write about, think about, contemplate, ruminate, cogitate… but it’s been a little over a week since i’ve finished with school, and i haven’t quite felt like i’ve had a proper vacation yet. paper-writing vacation, yes. more time with people – friends, [...]
Archive for December, 2008
what i’m writing these days: looking forward
Posted in 2008, tagged daily, new years on 31 December 2008 | Leave a Comment »
the things i’m writing about: looking back.
Posted in 2008, tagged new years, the deep end, things i learned on 31 December 2008 | Leave a Comment »
i like year-end lists. lists of the best cds, the best movies, the best blogs, the best of the bestic. (points if you know that pop culture reference.) mary schmich, of the New York Times, publishes something about reflection each new years eve, and i rather like it. it’s nice to summarize, to think about [...]
getting away.
Posted in 2008, tagged daily, nothing on 27 December 2008 | Leave a Comment »
in the meantime, i leave you my business card:
on mischief, or, my general motto.
Posted in 2008, tagged quotes on 26 December 2008 | Leave a Comment »
i don’t say we all ought to misbehave, but we ought to look as if we could.” — orson welles
grades, piggies & christmas.
Posted in 2008, tagged christmas, daily, school on 26 December 2008 | Leave a Comment »
introduction to literature: A advanced grammar: A literary criticism & practice: A astronomy: A education observation & practicum: A advanced composition: A- religion and politics: A- stupid anthropology & human origins: B the overachieving section of my brain lamented my one B for about 15 minutes, and then the rest of me congratulated myself on [...]
padre di buon compleanno.
Posted in 2008 on 23 December 2008 | 2 Comments »
today is the 40th anniversary of my daddy’s 21st birthday. a christmas birthday is never an easy thing, but all my father has ever really wanted, at very least for my adult life, is to spend time with his family. he is happiest on family vacations in the summer, on weekends with my mom, or [...]
early signs.
Posted in 2008, tagged definitely not news, school on 18 December 2008 | 2 Comments »
official grades update, because i’m obsessed and you don’t care but will humor me (you will, right?): religion & politics: A- advanced grammar: A advanced composition: A- astronomy (barring any unforseen tragic grade i get on a last project) final grade: A anthropology human origins: B introduction to literature: A five two classes to go. [...]
obsessed.
Posted in 2008, tagged school on 18 December 2008 | Leave a Comment »
although i still have one final left, an anthropology final on friday, i am OBSESSED with checking my grades. being a future teacher, i know i will regret saying this and get my karmic retribution, but i want my teachers to hurry up and grade the finals so i can get my grades! i keep [...]
whoa.
Posted in 2008, tagged nothing on 17 December 2008 | 2 Comments »
this guy behind me was having. it . out with the rolling chair in the computer lab. there were many utterances of “ya bastard” and much commotion, and probably some gnashing of teeth and rendering of garments. it was very biblical. doesn’t he know i have an 8 page paper due in 3 hours? i [...]
quote:
Posted in 2008, tagged quotes on 16 December 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Certain thoughts are prayers. There are moments when, whatever the attitude of the body, the soul is on its knees.” — Victor Hugo i fully, fully believe this.
