To be perfectly honest. Just the usual- I guess. Schooling, working, etc.ing. Taking my computer in to get fixed tomorrow- will hopefully be able to watch the new episode of The Guild at the library and print the articles for school there (I hear there are 100 free sheets of printing per week- can it be true?). Elsewise, I'll need to print at Kinko's or set up another printer- this one's dead. Alas alack.
Trying not to stress about grades because profs say not to.
Neck hurts too much to write anything smart.
peh. lurve
Thursday, October 22, 2009
Monday, October 12, 2009
Busy Weekend (groan)
Maybe I don't really need to do the recommended readings for grad school. Maybe the required readings would be sufficient. Am going to explode my brain from over-informationing it too rapidly, I think. Or not.
I have so much stuff to bring to class on Tuesday. Seriously. I have three books and a hot water pot (you put water in it, plug it in, and the water heats up). Two books are for a kid studying homeless youth- one book is about a priest working with the homeless in Portland and another is about two children in an inner city neighborhood. The third book is for another kid who went to Sundance and saw the film version of Push (now called Precious because of the Dakota Fanning movie) and was interested in reading the book (which I was reading before class last Tuesday). Lastly, the hot water pot for one of the students from China-- he has had trouble finding one here!
We shot the first episode of the web series, /th3 inv1te this weekend. The website's up but there's nothing there yet- else I'd link you to it (remind me if I forget later). It was a loooong day- we were at S's apartment from 8AM to 6PM. There were two meal breaks and a lot of breaks from filming to set up the various scenes.
Stills--
The scene for the scenes (ha.. bad joke) with C. Pay attention to the details and let me know everything you seeeeee.
The set for the scenes with S. The bra is a nice touch >.<
Um, no one took photos of the shots for scenes with me apparently, and I was busy over makeuping. Hrm. Anyway, you can see it in the background of this photo. And it's me, so I can't get in trouble for putting it up, right???
The tentative release date for the first episode is October 31st. I think we're planning to put it up on Youtube (we have an account set up already). Next Saturday should be writing the script for episode two and editing the first episode. I'm not sure of all that will have to go into completing the episodes- hopefully not too much. Saturdays are already a pretty big commitment, and I'm trying to hold steady.
Had to study for forevuh today, miss seeing the limited Toy Stories in 3D in theatres and cancel Japanese in order not to fall behind in school due to shopping for props all day Friday and filming all day Saturday. Probably won't be able to do that again...
What else?
There's a character blog for Lt. Col. Wesson P. Smith (my character) on blogger as well. You can see it at: Lt. Col's Log. There's nothing up yet, but I'm going to write something about my char's cats, Liberty Bell and Fourth of July (ha!).
Also, really need to update the book-tracking ness. I finished Peter and the Shadow Thieves, Esperanza Rising, and Push. Must remember to update and write short reviews. But probably not going to happen anytime soon- ugh!
Goodnight goodnight! <3
I have so much stuff to bring to class on Tuesday. Seriously. I have three books and a hot water pot (you put water in it, plug it in, and the water heats up). Two books are for a kid studying homeless youth- one book is about a priest working with the homeless in Portland and another is about two children in an inner city neighborhood. The third book is for another kid who went to Sundance and saw the film version of Push (now called Precious because of the Dakota Fanning movie) and was interested in reading the book (which I was reading before class last Tuesday). Lastly, the hot water pot for one of the students from China-- he has had trouble finding one here!
We shot the first episode of the web series, /th3 inv1te this weekend. The website's up but there's nothing there yet- else I'd link you to it (remind me if I forget later). It was a loooong day- we were at S's apartment from 8AM to 6PM. There were two meal breaks and a lot of breaks from filming to set up the various scenes.
Stills--
The scene for the scenes (ha.. bad joke) with C. Pay attention to the details and let me know everything you seeeeee.
The set for the scenes with S. The bra is a nice touch >.<
Um, no one took photos of the shots for scenes with me apparently, and I was busy over makeuping. Hrm. Anyway, you can see it in the background of this photo. And it's me, so I can't get in trouble for putting it up, right???
The tentative release date for the first episode is October 31st. I think we're planning to put it up on Youtube (we have an account set up already). Next Saturday should be writing the script for episode two and editing the first episode. I'm not sure of all that will have to go into completing the episodes- hopefully not too much. Saturdays are already a pretty big commitment, and I'm trying to hold steady.
Had to study for forevuh today, miss seeing the limited Toy Stories in 3D in theatres and cancel Japanese in order not to fall behind in school due to shopping for props all day Friday and filming all day Saturday. Probably won't be able to do that again...
What else?
There's a character blog for Lt. Col. Wesson P. Smith (my character) on blogger as well. You can see it at: Lt. Col's Log. There's nothing up yet, but I'm going to write something about my char's cats, Liberty Bell and Fourth of July (ha!).
Also, really need to update the book-tracking ness. I finished Peter and the Shadow Thieves, Esperanza Rising, and Push. Must remember to update and write short reviews. But probably not going to happen anytime soon- ugh!
Goodnight goodnight! <3
Saturday, October 10, 2009
"Obama Derangement Synrome"???
Definition from the Urban Dictionary for Obama Derangement Syndrome:
The acute onset of paranoia in otherwise normal people in reaction to the policies, the statements -- nay -- the very existence of Barack Obama.
Ex: Obama's positions better reflect the change and new direction that the American people have been calling for, but those with Obama Derangement Syndrome would rather stick with failure than even consider voting for him.
-- a beautiful video from Rachel Maddow. I agree with this lady- we should be proud that our president has won the Nobel Peace Prize, and, although we rarely think of it in this manner, it is true that many, many people have won the award/recognition for things for which they have only yet striven to achieve (i.e. the Dalai Lama still leads a people exiled from their homeland):
The acute onset of paranoia in otherwise normal people in reaction to the policies, the statements -- nay -- the very existence of Barack Obama.
Ex: Obama's positions better reflect the change and new direction that the American people have been calling for, but those with Obama Derangement Syndrome would rather stick with failure than even consider voting for him.
-- a beautiful video from Rachel Maddow. I agree with this lady- we should be proud that our president has won the Nobel Peace Prize, and, although we rarely think of it in this manner, it is true that many, many people have won the award/recognition for things for which they have only yet striven to achieve (i.e. the Dalai Lama still leads a people exiled from their homeland):
Tuesday, October 6, 2009
Tired!
Which reminds me, I need to check my car's tires... they are all squeaky and ness.
Let's see, I think I never wrote about my job, but maybe I did and I forget. It is a crazy sleepy time. Anyway, working for Academic Affairs at UWB, mostly things relating to retreats and the 21st Century Campus Initiative (campus goals, how we're working to meet them, successes, etc.). Typing up evaluations, comments, timelines, etc. etc. and putting them up on the Blackboard website. Am genius of epic proportions. I will begin working 3 days a week soon, including Tuesdays and Thursdays, which are class days. So I will be at work all day and go to school for four hours in the PM and get home 10ish.
Spiritual death.
Anyway, that's that. School began today. It didn't feel like four hours, so thar's a plus. Our break was only fifteen minutes though, which uber detracts from the pointage. I had intended to have time to eat, but it wasn't so much enough and I didn't have much food anyway. Plus, we went to the computer lab, and you shouldn't eat in there (you shouldn't, really... oh one of the labs, I mean, there are a lot). I didn't say too much in the second half but said enough at the start, I think. Need to be vocal so's to make an IMPRESSION, but I want it to be good so it is all confusing.
Apparently, reading ahead of time was actually a b.a.d. i.d.e.a. because they want super specific details and I didn't take that intense of notes. So I didn't feel like I had much to say, you know? Though I did want to relate the experience of CEDAW in the UN with one theory, but lacked courage. CEDAW= Convention for the Elimination of Discrimination Against Women (close enough) and was created to fulfill its name (obviously...) but, though many agencies were present at CEDAW meetings in general, CEDAW staffers realized that they really should be included in ALL other human rights conferences because women should be represented in all groups. But they weren't so much accepted in this capacity- people only wanted them to have their conference once a year and go away for all other events.
I'll rethink and pretty wordify that thought later, but now that I got it down, I won't forget.
Finished reading Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society yesterday- need to write down some things so I can get it to mom to read. Then K prob. needs to read it. Oy.
Sometimes, could use a little sympathy. I feel like people think I live a life of leisure but I am become so busy. Could do with a little more lovin.
Let's see, I think I never wrote about my job, but maybe I did and I forget. It is a crazy sleepy time. Anyway, working for Academic Affairs at UWB, mostly things relating to retreats and the 21st Century Campus Initiative (campus goals, how we're working to meet them, successes, etc.). Typing up evaluations, comments, timelines, etc. etc. and putting them up on the Blackboard website. Am genius of epic proportions. I will begin working 3 days a week soon, including Tuesdays and Thursdays, which are class days. So I will be at work all day and go to school for four hours in the PM and get home 10ish.
Spiritual death.
Anyway, that's that. School began today. It didn't feel like four hours, so thar's a plus. Our break was only fifteen minutes though, which uber detracts from the pointage. I had intended to have time to eat, but it wasn't so much enough and I didn't have much food anyway. Plus, we went to the computer lab, and you shouldn't eat in there (you shouldn't, really... oh one of the labs, I mean, there are a lot). I didn't say too much in the second half but said enough at the start, I think. Need to be vocal so's to make an IMPRESSION, but I want it to be good so it is all confusing.
Apparently, reading ahead of time was actually a b.a.d. i.d.e.a. because they want super specific details and I didn't take that intense of notes. So I didn't feel like I had much to say, you know? Though I did want to relate the experience of CEDAW in the UN with one theory, but lacked courage. CEDAW= Convention for the Elimination of Discrimination Against Women (close enough) and was created to fulfill its name (obviously...) but, though many agencies were present at CEDAW meetings in general, CEDAW staffers realized that they really should be included in ALL other human rights conferences because women should be represented in all groups. But they weren't so much accepted in this capacity- people only wanted them to have their conference once a year and go away for all other events.
I'll rethink and pretty wordify that thought later, but now that I got it down, I won't forget.
Finished reading Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society yesterday- need to write down some things so I can get it to mom to read. Then K prob. needs to read it. Oy.
Sometimes, could use a little sympathy. I feel like people think I live a life of leisure but I am become so busy. Could do with a little more lovin.
Friday, October 2, 2009
Two Blogs Keeps me Really Busy
I think there may have been a lack of good grammar in that blog title. Hrm. It's Friday, my neck hurts, and I'm tired so, just for this one night, I'll through gramar to the wind (ha- okay, those two were on purpose... threw grammar to the wind.... gettit?).
Started a new job on Monday. Not very exciting but everyone seems nice. Lots of transcribing/data entry for the first two days with a tad of running around campus putting posters up thrown in. I think I may be getting overpaid. Have been asked to take on more hours- I only do 12 hrs a week right now, but I think grad school's gonna take a lot of time.
Had the orientation for grad school today, and it sure feels that way! Soooo much reading this first quarter and so much thinkin' goin' on. It is too tired to put g's at the end of words. "It is too tired"- I mean I am too tired.
Nanowrimo is coming up and I need to get to work on novel outlining. Think I'll do the one about the road trip to ComiCon. OH! Apparently a lot of people do Nanowrimo and get together at the Writing Center on campus. How exciting!!! (hear the lilt in my voice, please).
I wasn't going to watch Monk, but it's on, and I have the desire to leave you with this lame-o post and go see what that wily detective is up to. Should be studying. Hrm.
Moon is at the Crest for $3. Must. Go. Seeeeeeee!
Started a new job on Monday. Not very exciting but everyone seems nice. Lots of transcribing/data entry for the first two days with a tad of running around campus putting posters up thrown in. I think I may be getting overpaid. Have been asked to take on more hours- I only do 12 hrs a week right now, but I think grad school's gonna take a lot of time.
Had the orientation for grad school today, and it sure feels that way! Soooo much reading this first quarter and so much thinkin' goin' on. It is too tired to put g's at the end of words. "It is too tired"- I mean I am too tired.
Nanowrimo is coming up and I need to get to work on novel outlining. Think I'll do the one about the road trip to ComiCon. OH! Apparently a lot of people do Nanowrimo and get together at the Writing Center on campus. How exciting!!! (hear the lilt in my voice, please).
I wasn't going to watch Monk, but it's on, and I have the desire to leave you with this lame-o post and go see what that wily detective is up to. Should be studying. Hrm.
Moon is at the Crest for $3. Must. Go. Seeeeeeee!
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