Thursday, April 29, 2004
Hey all.
Yesterday was like the most bipolar-type of weather I have ever encountered. I was all springy in a skirt and then ended up freezed my kabinkis (my dad's word for butt) off later in the night. Weird.
Anyhoo- these presentations are fabulous. They make me think about last year's. Everyone has a different take on society... My own utopia would consist of:
- Lots of sun with the ability to flip a switch to have a rainy day where you could sleep in or at least have a reason to do indoor work, etc.
- No racism. Or homophobia. Or war. Or corporate ladders. Or homeless people.
- Cute, cheap clothes (sandals that don't hurt toes) and no one with bad fashion sense. :-)
- All the books that have been banned.
- One day where everyone HAS to be nice to each other.
- Students that respect teachers (It's not that I don't think you all don't respect me, I have just heard A LOT of stories about students that my other T.A. friends have that have been just jerks this semester- it angers me.).
- For population control, I wouldn't limit children in a household, but I would allow people to petition to have some deported. I figure, if you are hated by like 30 people or more, you should just GO AWAY.
How about the rest of you? What would your personal utopias be like and why? [If you have a long enough answer, it will count for two posts.]
Yesterday was like the most bipolar-type of weather I have ever encountered. I was all springy in a skirt and then ended up freezed my kabinkis (my dad's word for butt) off later in the night. Weird.
Anyhoo- these presentations are fabulous. They make me think about last year's. Everyone has a different take on society... My own utopia would consist of:
- Lots of sun with the ability to flip a switch to have a rainy day where you could sleep in or at least have a reason to do indoor work, etc.
- No racism. Or homophobia. Or war. Or corporate ladders. Or homeless people.
- Cute, cheap clothes (sandals that don't hurt toes) and no one with bad fashion sense. :-)
- All the books that have been banned.
- One day where everyone HAS to be nice to each other.
- Students that respect teachers (It's not that I don't think you all don't respect me, I have just heard A LOT of stories about students that my other T.A. friends have that have been just jerks this semester- it angers me.).
- For population control, I wouldn't limit children in a household, but I would allow people to petition to have some deported. I figure, if you are hated by like 30 people or more, you should just GO AWAY.
How about the rest of you? What would your personal utopias be like and why? [If you have a long enough answer, it will count for two posts.]
Wednesday, April 21, 2004
Well howdy.
School is coming to an end. English Portfolio needs to be done still. The Utopia project is coming together...but we'll see how it goes! :)
I dont know where I stand in all of this presidential candidate stuff. I think I'm kinda at where most people are at...don't want to vote for Bush, but don't want to vote for Kerry. I don't know if I like either of them. I guess part of that problem is because I don't follow politics at all.
I guess I do have to say that I feel bad for Bush. I mean every country is like "Oh the US has so much money so they should be fixing the world" or they're like "Oh the US thinks they can control everything" so either way, it just sucks, and we're in the shit hole.
But whatever...HAVE A GOOD DAY!
School is coming to an end. English Portfolio needs to be done still. The Utopia project is coming together...but we'll see how it goes! :)
I dont know where I stand in all of this presidential candidate stuff. I think I'm kinda at where most people are at...don't want to vote for Bush, but don't want to vote for Kerry. I don't know if I like either of them. I guess part of that problem is because I don't follow politics at all.
I guess I do have to say that I feel bad for Bush. I mean every country is like "Oh the US has so much money so they should be fixing the world" or they're like "Oh the US thinks they can control everything" so either way, it just sucks, and we're in the shit hole.
But whatever...HAVE A GOOD DAY!
Tuesday, April 20, 2004
If you are having problems figuring out all the presidential candidates, check out this site that another T.A. told me of. It asks you questions and then tells you, based on your answers, which candidate fits you best. Pretty interesting if you ask me.
Monday, April 19, 2004
Wow. You all have been blogging fools! Whee.. that's fun. And there are WAY too many things for me to comment on. I am overwhelmed.
When I get overwhelmed (like how it sounds like a lot of you are feeling right about now), I start to need more fun.. more delirious fun. So, if you are reading this, get up and do a little jig. Pretend there is some hip-hop playing in your brain, and just let yourself dance a weird dance for awhile. It'll make you laugh, and it'll make you realize how everything will be FINE.
Kevin, the professor that is coming to visit the night class this week, said to me once: "Life is long, college is short." Basically meaning, don't sweat it too much. Other things in your life are more important.
I want these portfolios and utopia projects to be awesome, but I don't want you all sweating and perfecting it beyond all your energies. Do your best, write up something fun and creative, and then come to class with it and let's all talk about it!!
P.S. We have participation points in this class, and many of them will be based on the audience's participation with the presentation of the utopia projects. For instance, please have LOTS of questions for the presenters.. it'll raise your grade in the participation points AND it'll make class LOTS more fun!!
This week: [Apr 20] 8am Tuesday- IACC 114. [Apr 22] 8am Thursday- Outside-of-class work day. [Apr 22] Night Class- first 4 groups present. PORTFOLIO DUE FRIDAY BY 5PM. EXTRA CREDIT FRI-SAT AT ALUMNI CENTER.
Next week: [Apr 27] 8am Tuesday- 2 groups present. [Apr 29] 8am Thursday- 2 groups present. [Apr 29] Night Class- no class due to my conference at the Research Park.
Last week: [May 4] 8am Tuesday- 2 groups present and class evaluations take place? [May 6] 8am Thursday- anymore groups and the final plus I'll hand back portfolios. [May 6] Night class- finish up groups, class evals, final, and hand back portfolios.
When I get overwhelmed (like how it sounds like a lot of you are feeling right about now), I start to need more fun.. more delirious fun. So, if you are reading this, get up and do a little jig. Pretend there is some hip-hop playing in your brain, and just let yourself dance a weird dance for awhile. It'll make you laugh, and it'll make you realize how everything will be FINE.
Kevin, the professor that is coming to visit the night class this week, said to me once: "Life is long, college is short." Basically meaning, don't sweat it too much. Other things in your life are more important.
I want these portfolios and utopia projects to be awesome, but I don't want you all sweating and perfecting it beyond all your energies. Do your best, write up something fun and creative, and then come to class with it and let's all talk about it!!
P.S. We have participation points in this class, and many of them will be based on the audience's participation with the presentation of the utopia projects. For instance, please have LOTS of questions for the presenters.. it'll raise your grade in the participation points AND it'll make class LOTS more fun!!
This week: [Apr 20] 8am Tuesday- IACC 114. [Apr 22] 8am Thursday- Outside-of-class work day. [Apr 22] Night Class- first 4 groups present. PORTFOLIO DUE FRIDAY BY 5PM. EXTRA CREDIT FRI-SAT AT ALUMNI CENTER.
Next week: [Apr 27] 8am Tuesday- 2 groups present. [Apr 29] 8am Thursday- 2 groups present. [Apr 29] Night Class- no class due to my conference at the Research Park.
Last week: [May 4] 8am Tuesday- 2 groups present and class evaluations take place? [May 6] 8am Thursday- anymore groups and the final plus I'll hand back portfolios. [May 6] Night class- finish up groups, class evals, final, and hand back portfolios.
Thursday, April 15, 2004
Teri
Who is this dude? Is it Trav? Yeah definitely don't let him mooch off you. That's annoying.
Anyway
Me, Patti, and Teri have an awesome Utopia. It might be quite controversial, but then it makes it more fun! I'm excited to make some of the things that go with it. Of course, our utopia has to do with bling.
The title: Ghetto Fab Blingville or the GFB for short :)
Who is this dude? Is it Trav? Yeah definitely don't let him mooch off you. That's annoying.
Anyway
Me, Patti, and Teri have an awesome Utopia. It might be quite controversial, but then it makes it more fun! I'm excited to make some of the things that go with it. Of course, our utopia has to do with bling.
The title: Ghetto Fab Blingville or the GFB for short :)
Oooh... good things to comment on.
Teri: I know someone who did that too. You aren't being a bad friend. In fact, this dude might just thank you later for telling him to get his own or quit for GOOD.
Nicole: The next chance at Extra Credit is next weekend (April 23-24). At the Alumni Center, the GPACW (Great Plains Alliance in Computers and Writing) conference will be taking place. Friday is full of good sessions (I'll post 'em on here a.s.a.p. PLUS there are some undergrad students that may be presenting that day), and my session (on weblogging, of course) is at 10am on that Saturday (I know.. I know.. too early for most of you. Heck, it's too early for me, but oh well). I'll be giving 25 points again for anyone who shows up to a session and listens in, thinks about it all, and writes up a paragraph on what they got from it.
Matt: We are meeting in the IACC room 114 tonight.
Ryan: I think campus was all closed up on Friday anyhow. Plus, I only subtract late points per school day.
Laura: I love Monty Python. There's one episode where these guys are dressed up as chics and they're stoning someone.. it's funny. I can't explain it.
Heather: I loved the Variety Hour just because it was corny. And I loved that duo between Jessica and Jewel. That was excellent. I think Nick and Jess are the more improved Sonnie and Cher. / As for the psychotic ex.. oooh. That stinks. I had one that wouldn't leave me alone and HE dumped ME. Weirdos.
Patti: What was your trick in WINNING money? I don't gamble just because the two times I have, I lost. Then again, it was only a few quarters, but STILL.
Okay. That was a long entry. Remember- yours should be 5 sentences to be counted as a true entry.
*Paper #3s will be handed back today! I got 'em done. I am amazing. But my eyes hurt. Paper should come in gray.
*Portfolios will be due next Friday- check the Blackboard for the requirements sheet on those.
Teri: I know someone who did that too. You aren't being a bad friend. In fact, this dude might just thank you later for telling him to get his own or quit for GOOD.
Nicole: The next chance at Extra Credit is next weekend (April 23-24). At the Alumni Center, the GPACW (Great Plains Alliance in Computers and Writing) conference will be taking place. Friday is full of good sessions (I'll post 'em on here a.s.a.p. PLUS there are some undergrad students that may be presenting that day), and my session (on weblogging, of course) is at 10am on that Saturday (I know.. I know.. too early for most of you. Heck, it's too early for me, but oh well). I'll be giving 25 points again for anyone who shows up to a session and listens in, thinks about it all, and writes up a paragraph on what they got from it.
Matt: We are meeting in the IACC room 114 tonight.
Ryan: I think campus was all closed up on Friday anyhow. Plus, I only subtract late points per school day.
Laura: I love Monty Python. There's one episode where these guys are dressed up as chics and they're stoning someone.. it's funny. I can't explain it.
Heather: I loved the Variety Hour just because it was corny. And I loved that duo between Jessica and Jewel. That was excellent. I think Nick and Jess are the more improved Sonnie and Cher. / As for the psychotic ex.. oooh. That stinks. I had one that wouldn't leave me alone and HE dumped ME. Weirdos.
Patti: What was your trick in WINNING money? I don't gamble just because the two times I have, I lost. Then again, it was only a few quarters, but STILL.
Okay. That was a long entry. Remember- yours should be 5 sentences to be counted as a true entry.
*Paper #3s will be handed back today! I got 'em done. I am amazing. But my eyes hurt. Paper should come in gray.
*Portfolios will be due next Friday- check the Blackboard for the requirements sheet on those.
Tuesday, April 13, 2004
Boy, you all were busy busy busy while I was gone... wow. Isn't it going to be fabulous to have 3 months of summer! And no homework! That is what I am focusing on because my brain hurts.. it hurt before I went to Texas and now it hurts more. There were so many great presentations there! I'll have to share some paper titles with you all.. plus, I went to the top of the Tower of Americas, ate lots of authentic mexican, and met a great gal from the UK.. my roommate for the week.
This conference on Popular Culture had topics ranging from Sex and the City to Buffy to weblogging to Hip Hop in Germany to teaching stuff to sports to.. even one about Playboy and the gender images in the issues since it's beginning. It was crazy stuff!!
I learned a lot, and yet I am glad to be home in safe "little Fargo." Yup yup yup.
::Paper #3s will be handed back Thursday *crosses fingers*
::Portfolio Requirements sheet is on Blackboard
::Portfolios are due, for now, next Friday, April 23
::Thursday Night class will have majority of Utopia Presentations next Thursday, April 22
::This whole week- Group Work Time in the Computer Lab! (don't say I didn't give you any in-class time to work!)
;-) Later ya'll.
This conference on Popular Culture had topics ranging from Sex and the City to Buffy to weblogging to Hip Hop in Germany to teaching stuff to sports to.. even one about Playboy and the gender images in the issues since it's beginning. It was crazy stuff!!
I learned a lot, and yet I am glad to be home in safe "little Fargo." Yup yup yup.
::Paper #3s will be handed back Thursday *crosses fingers*
::Portfolio Requirements sheet is on Blackboard
::Portfolios are due, for now, next Friday, April 23
::Thursday Night class will have majority of Utopia Presentations next Thursday, April 22
::This whole week- Group Work Time in the Computer Lab! (don't say I didn't give you any in-class time to work!)
;-) Later ya'll.
Saturday, April 03, 2004
I wish I would I have taped my brother and my dad working on our new bathroom downstairs.. If I had a dollar for everytime they.....
Anyhoo- my brain hurts. Not tickles (see the Rectum). But I can still do math (see the Rectum... the April Fool's edition of the Spectrum). My brain hurts due to putting this presentation together. Why did I decide to do three different conferences all on different topics and all in one month? Erg.
Good luck to all of you on Paper #3. I'll see some of you next week!
Anyhoo- my brain hurts. Not tickles (see the Rectum). But I can still do math (see the Rectum... the April Fool's edition of the Spectrum). My brain hurts due to putting this presentation together. Why did I decide to do three different conferences all on different topics and all in one month? Erg.
Good luck to all of you on Paper #3. I'll see some of you next week!
