In other words, for example...

In keeping with the random nature of this blog, I'd like to begin by saying that if I do actually write a book, it will necessarily be a book that does not take itself too seriously (i.e. I will not take it very seriously and am therefore not sure what the draw would be in reading it...).

On that note,... well, actually, this next bit is totally unrelated, but it's fun to lead into an idea with "on that note...".  So, on that note, I have to admit that I enjoy figuring out where very common expressions came from originally.  As a matter of fact, just yesterday I was putting those Google Guru skills to work looking up where "ok" or "okay" might have originated and was not too surprised to find out that no one really knows.  I wasn't surprised because that is the nature of language... it's so fluid and evolves in the most bizarre way.  Mispronunciations, perpetual misspellings, misunderstandings, the need to create a word for something that previously didn't exist or hadn't been quantified semantically... And there I just digressed into a nerdy wonderland of thoughts... coming back now... (Click "read more" to get the rest of the story!)

Revolutions

Life seems to completely change every 6-12 months... I just can't figure out if that's interesting or scary...

Bottlenecked Ideas (Part Deux) / Ode of a Semi-Annual Blogger

Today is May 27, 2010, which means that the mid-year mark is already at my doorstep, and my head is still spinning from the first half.  That can't be good.

So, I think I just need to write a bit and unravel some of these twisted up thoughts in my overworked brain.  I don't want to think about politics, the Gulf oil spill, the economy, the still-sagging job market, money (or lack thereof), or the fact that my very smelly dog needs a bath.  No, I'd rather think about much lighter things today... it's just that finding lighter things to think about is tough...

It's Official...

SUPERBOWL XLIV:
Indianapolis Colts v. New Orleans Saints

It's January... time to start the "aquirkaday" blogging year

I have a certain appreciation for bizarre holidays and observances. So this blog is going to focus on the fact that it is International Quality of Life Month and that National Take Back Your Time Week (Jan. 25-29) is once again upon us.

And today is, of course, National Compliment Day, so I would like to take a moment to say that you look really nice. And you smell good too. :D

I'm all work and very little play these days, but since it is, in fact, International Quality of Life Month, I'm definitely making it a point to have a little fun and de-stress time. It would help, too, if the Saints would win the last game of the playoffs today against the Minnesota Vikings. That could definitely contribute to my feeling really, really happy. Brees, I'm lookin' at you.

So maybe that's not exactly a "quality of life" issue, but a if the Saints go to the Superbowl, there will be no underestimating the fierce pride that will well up in the hearts of every single New Orleanian both in the city and beyond (I had to include the "beyond" part 'cause that's where I am at the moment :P). Oh, and I should probably include this short letter to the city I love:

"Dear New Orleans,

If the Saints do make it to the Superbowl, please do not burn down the city. Thanks.

Love, Me"

On another note, I've already been hard at work making sure that I am able to participate in National Take Back Your Time Week, too. I finished planning the entire week already for the French 1010 classes I'm teaching - quizzes, PowerPoint presentations, assignments are posted online - everything! So that's me taking back my time. No last minute stressing, planning, trying to figure out what on earth I'm doing the next day in class... no sir. I'm taking back my time. And I'll have a little extra time to actually focus on reading and doing work for the classes I'm taking so I can finally finish this Master's degree! (And have a little fun too!)

Anyway, that's it for now. I'm getting back to work, so I can watch the game in a little bit...