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...
Thursday, May 27, 2010
Sunday, January 24, 2010
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...
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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...
Wednesday, November 11, 2009
The 3-Way Stop
One of the things I like least in life is sitting at a red light. I know, I know... "Why so negative, Stacie?". Well, ok, maybe it's not the worst thing ever, but it's just not my favorite. And those pesky left-hand turns where you don't get an arrow to help a girl along and everyone decided that they needed to drive in the opposite direction at that very moment and before you know it your little green left-hand light is red again, which ultimately renders it useless... wow... sorry, I guess I got a little away from myself for a moment there. *Ahem* So, after all that ranting, I made an observation the other day (imagine that...). :)
I was driving down a road when suddenly I came to... you guessed it... a red light. Now, here I was, at the red light, needing to make a left turn, when I realized that there would be no arrow this time either. This time, however, I was content. Why, you might ask? Because, friends, this time I was sitting at the dead end road of a three-way stop, and I knew that when that light turned green, there would be nothing in my way. I was going to make that left-hand turn totally unobstructed, free as a bird. Oh yes...
So what is the moral of the story? the point even? There isn't really one actually. I just really felt vindicated right there, and decided that if all I can do to deal with my annoyance at the "other" left-hand turn traffic signals is to appreciate the ones that actually let me go somewhere, then that's just what I'll have to do.
Have yourself/ves a fabulous Veterans' Day! :)
Remember, bravery isn't not being scared; it's going anyway. Here's to you vets!
I was driving down a road when suddenly I came to... you guessed it... a red light. Now, here I was, at the red light, needing to make a left turn, when I realized that there would be no arrow this time either. This time, however, I was content. Why, you might ask? Because, friends, this time I was sitting at the dead end road of a three-way stop, and I knew that when that light turned green, there would be nothing in my way. I was going to make that left-hand turn totally unobstructed, free as a bird. Oh yes...
So what is the moral of the story? the point even? There isn't really one actually. I just really felt vindicated right there, and decided that if all I can do to deal with my annoyance at the "other" left-hand turn traffic signals is to appreciate the ones that actually let me go somewhere, then that's just what I'll have to do.
Have yourself/ves a fabulous Veterans' Day! :)
Remember, bravery isn't not being scared; it's going anyway. Here's to you vets!
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