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Tuesday, August 29, 2006
Back By Popular Demand
If you told me a few months ago that after this blog was no longer a school assignment I would still be writing in it, I would definitely say you were crazy. But apparently, I am the crazy one. Why do so many of you enjoy reading this? I haven't the slightest idea. Wow. This blog is off to a terrible start. Without the structure of school assignment requirements, this blog could get really un-interesting. I believe it was Abraham Lincoln who once said, "If you are a racist, I will attack you with the North." And those are the principles that I try to carry with me in the workplace. So this blog didn't really have a subject-matter, but don't worry they won't all be this worthless. Take Luck.
Wednesday, August 23, 2006
Stay Tuned This Fall!
To those of you still out there who read this, if there are any of you... I'm not quite finished. . .YET. Stay tuned this fall because there is an exciting new lineup planned of all-new blogs just for your reading delight. That is, if someone comments on this blog and tells me they are still reading this. If such an event occurs, I will be back shortly. So let me know if you want some more, and you'll be sure to get it . . .
Sunday, May 21, 2006
Larry's Last Stand
Larry's finished. Yes, I know we never thought this day would come, but it's here. Larry's last concert was on Wednesday, and even though I attended, it seemed more like a dream than reality. Yes, it was an emotional night for all of us. Larry was special, in more ways than 3.
I guess the first thing that comes to mind when I think of Larry would have to be the loving way in which he taught. While too some it would seem that yelling, kicking people out of the class, and shooting with imaginary pistols would be hostile actions, those of us who knew Larry best know that these were the only ways Larry could express the deep musical admiration he had for each of us.
The second thing I think of is Nuance. Larry was always talking about "Nuance". While I still don't know what nuance is, and nobody else does either, I know that Larry was full of it.
Lastly, Larry's "Quiet Bus Ride" was superb. I think this attribute had the most lasting and profound effect on me. I even named my Jr. Jazz team after it, and we all know what an honor that is. Larry's contributions to my character cannot be calculated. Let's just say, I'll be a forever dogmented person.
I guess the first thing that comes to mind when I think of Larry would have to be the loving way in which he taught. While too some it would seem that yelling, kicking people out of the class, and shooting with imaginary pistols would be hostile actions, those of us who knew Larry best know that these were the only ways Larry could express the deep musical admiration he had for each of us.
The second thing I think of is Nuance. Larry was always talking about "Nuance". While I still don't know what nuance is, and nobody else does either, I know that Larry was full of it.
Lastly, Larry's "Quiet Bus Ride" was superb. I think this attribute had the most lasting and profound effect on me. I even named my Jr. Jazz team after it, and we all know what an honor that is. Larry's contributions to my character cannot be calculated. Let's just say, I'll be a forever dogmented person.
Sunday, May 07, 2006
Text Messaging
I think I've written a previous blog on the many pitfalls of text messaging, but I could be mistaken. Either way, this subject requires our immediate attention. The problem with text messaging is, there is no communication. Several studies have shown that 90% of human communication is NOT done verbally. So you're basically taking out all but 10% of normal communication. As you can formulate, this can provide for some strange misunderstandings.
For purposes of making fun of Jake, we'll also throw instant or "msn" messaging into this equation, as it's basically the same idea. I once heard a story about a young man who asked a girl to prom over msn messenger. The young man's name was Jake Glenn, and it happened for this very prom at Mountain View High School. Don't ask me what was going through his head, but apparently it was not much.
I once tried to carry out a text-messaging only relationship. It didn't work out too well. So in summary, text messaging sucks unless it's to Hank.
For purposes of making fun of Jake, we'll also throw instant or "msn" messaging into this equation, as it's basically the same idea. I once heard a story about a young man who asked a girl to prom over msn messenger. The young man's name was Jake Glenn, and it happened for this very prom at Mountain View High School. Don't ask me what was going through his head, but apparently it was not much.
I once tried to carry out a text-messaging only relationship. It didn't work out too well. So in summary, text messaging sucks unless it's to Hank.
Collecitve Soul
What's the deal with the calendar? It's totally useless. Collective Soul, on the other hand, is absolutely, positively, the most ridiculously awesome band ever to walk the earth. If you don't believe me, just go and watch the news.
There was a time, like I'm sure many of you are experiencing now, when I didn't think Collective Soul was the best band in the universe. I also thought I was happy. But then a little thing called DirecTV opened my eyes. While aimlessly flipping through the many, mostly useless channels, I stumbled across a live Collective Soul concert . . FOR FREE. Well at that very moment, my life was changed forever.
I can't say what it is exactly about C*SOUL that I love so much. It just makes me feel good. It's like the spirit or a drug trip. When you hear the sound, all your troubles just melt away. You feel like you could jump off a cliff and not even get hurt! So to all you people out there with drug problems, substitute crack with Collective Soul.
There was a time, like I'm sure many of you are experiencing now, when I didn't think Collective Soul was the best band in the universe. I also thought I was happy. But then a little thing called DirecTV opened my eyes. While aimlessly flipping through the many, mostly useless channels, I stumbled across a live Collective Soul concert . . FOR FREE. Well at that very moment, my life was changed forever.
I can't say what it is exactly about C*SOUL that I love so much. It just makes me feel good. It's like the spirit or a drug trip. When you hear the sound, all your troubles just melt away. You feel like you could jump off a cliff and not even get hurt! So to all you people out there with drug problems, substitute crack with Collective Soul.
Wednesday, April 12, 2006
Western Wats (only 1 T)
I work at Western Wats, yes that's with only one "T". It's not Western Watts. Western Wats stands for Western Wide Area Telephone Service. What we do, basically, is complete marketing surveys over the phone for various clients. It's a real hoot.
I started work today and let me just say, I was not disappointed. In fact, I liked it so much, I'm going to do it all again tomorrow. Why do most people hate this job? It's quite simple really, they just can't stand to sit in one chair for 3 or 4 hours at a time, and frankly, neither can I. That's why I love this job.
Several of my associates at school told me that my newfound job "sucked". While this may be true, from their perspective, I see it as nothing but a step or two or maybe even three up from my previous job at Orange Julius in the University Mall. Yes, sub-6.00 wages and grueling tasks made that job no fun. I do believe, however, that it was at the top of the fast-food job chain, which doesn't say much for the industry.
I believe a fast food restaurant job is the worst form of job you can have. I was surprised at work today that most people whom I spoke to on the phone were actually quite kind. This was not what I expected, as I know most everyone hates telemarketers, (though we are not telemarketers, we are interviewers). At Orange Julius, I thought most people in this world were rude. Therefore, Western Wats has been good for my overall outlook on life.
I started work today and let me just say, I was not disappointed. In fact, I liked it so much, I'm going to do it all again tomorrow. Why do most people hate this job? It's quite simple really, they just can't stand to sit in one chair for 3 or 4 hours at a time, and frankly, neither can I. That's why I love this job.
Several of my associates at school told me that my newfound job "sucked". While this may be true, from their perspective, I see it as nothing but a step or two or maybe even three up from my previous job at Orange Julius in the University Mall. Yes, sub-6.00 wages and grueling tasks made that job no fun. I do believe, however, that it was at the top of the fast-food job chain, which doesn't say much for the industry.
I believe a fast food restaurant job is the worst form of job you can have. I was surprised at work today that most people whom I spoke to on the phone were actually quite kind. This was not what I expected, as I know most everyone hates telemarketers, (though we are not telemarketers, we are interviewers). At Orange Julius, I thought most people in this world were rude. Therefore, Western Wats has been good for my overall outlook on life.
Tuesday, April 04, 2006
Laziness
I really need to town done my laziness a few degrees. It is taking a toll on my grades. As you read about in my previous blog, my grades have been slipping. I can attribute that falling off of my g.p.a. to one factor: Laziness. If I don't de-laziate soon, I may be in trouble.
I am extremely overqualified to achieve a 4.0 every term. The problem is, that I just don't. I know I can, but somehow the will is not there. I underachieve on every report card. Why? I've gotten ridiculously lazy. It's hurting my g.p.a., and I've got to find a way to reverse it before it's too late.
Back in the 6th grade, even the 8th grade, I was lazy. But not lazy enough to where it ruined my grades. I would ALWAYS do my homework before going to bed, even if that meant staying up till 4 a.m. or later. Nowadays, I find myself sometimes missing school to complete assignments, a sure way to fail.
How can I reverse the trend? Well, it won't be lazy. When I actually focus and work on my homework and pay attention in class, I find a 4.0 just completes itself. I can do homework extremely quickly when I focus, it's just . . . That dang "TV" has ruined my imagination and my attention span. I'll work hard to reverse the trend, however, and soon I'll be rolling in the A's.
I am extremely overqualified to achieve a 4.0 every term. The problem is, that I just don't. I know I can, but somehow the will is not there. I underachieve on every report card. Why? I've gotten ridiculously lazy. It's hurting my g.p.a., and I've got to find a way to reverse it before it's too late.
Back in the 6th grade, even the 8th grade, I was lazy. But not lazy enough to where it ruined my grades. I would ALWAYS do my homework before going to bed, even if that meant staying up till 4 a.m. or later. Nowadays, I find myself sometimes missing school to complete assignments, a sure way to fail.
How can I reverse the trend? Well, it won't be lazy. When I actually focus and work on my homework and pay attention in class, I find a 4.0 just completes itself. I can do homework extremely quickly when I focus, it's just . . . That dang "TV" has ruined my imagination and my attention span. I'll work hard to reverse the trend, however, and soon I'll be rolling in the A's.
4th Term
Well, here we are at 4th term. Finally. This term, I am going to get straight A's. Guaranteed. Of course, I have said such things at the start of each term this year. The 4.0 never seems to materialize, however. This term, however, things will be different.
I don't know what happens to me midway through the term. I just lose sight of the goal at hand. How can such a lapse in focus be avoided? I'm not sure. I must just stay consistent day by day, and not get lazy.
I'm very capable of getting straight A's. In fact, it would really be no problem for me to get a perfect report card every term. The problem is, I seem to forget this at 7 A.M. on some mornings. Those mornings when I decide to just sleep in instead of go to first period don't really seem significant at the time, but it adds up. By the last week of the term, I am asking myself what I was thinking back on those cold winter mornings several weeks earlier.
No. That's not going to happen this term. I will not allow it. I did miss first period today and yesterday, but that's not significant. It won't come back to haunt me in a couple months. No, 4.0 is in the books. Not just this term, but from now until I graduate. No Doubt.
I don't know what happens to me midway through the term. I just lose sight of the goal at hand. How can such a lapse in focus be avoided? I'm not sure. I must just stay consistent day by day, and not get lazy.
I'm very capable of getting straight A's. In fact, it would really be no problem for me to get a perfect report card every term. The problem is, I seem to forget this at 7 A.M. on some mornings. Those mornings when I decide to just sleep in instead of go to first period don't really seem significant at the time, but it adds up. By the last week of the term, I am asking myself what I was thinking back on those cold winter mornings several weeks earlier.
No. That's not going to happen this term. I will not allow it. I did miss first period today and yesterday, but that's not significant. It won't come back to haunt me in a couple months. No, 4.0 is in the books. Not just this term, but from now until I graduate. No Doubt.
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