Re: New Challenger Approaching

Word: Higher

Sadly, 'tis true.

supercalifragilisticexpialidocious cute

I tried to be all cool and typed in: supercalifragilisticexpialidocious cute. The result? This:




Not as cute as a puppy!

PS. Check out http://whenparentstext.com/

It is awessssoooommmeeee.

Re: New Challenger Approaching!

Word: Predicament.

hahahaha

New Challenger Approaching!

Try this one on for size:
Google image search a word, and then post your favourite result back here. Give abstract concepts a go.



The word? Extra.

Step in the Right Direction

I was directed to this video just today of Sir Ken Robinson's lecture on education. It was rather coincidental, as I was already planning on dropping by to share some thoughts on school as a whole. I don't mean to get into a discussion of the education system as a whole; the video is just too cool to not share.

I'll start by apologizing for my uninspiring use of this blog. I said I'd be updating biweekly or at least in that realm, and I have not. And it's definitely harder for everyone to stay interested when it enough of us stay dormant for extended periods of time. In part, I wasn't wanting to interrupt the discourse people were starting with Q&As, because I felt like veering away from that for a moment, so I wanted to let that play out first. I can't promise a more frequent use of the blog, because my schedule may or may not allow for it. As a matter of fact, I probably don't have time for this right now, but I've been itching to get back at it.

Returning, at last, to relevant interests.

I was zipping up my coat to leave campus today after what can only be described as the most undemandingly grueling six consecutive hours of class when I was overcome with a realization: I really enjoy being a student. That wasn't the first time I've said this, but it did seem different. I realized, of course, that this was probably the first time in the past three years that I've had that realization while in school. I probably say I enjoy being a student during the summer, or after exams are over in December, but I've never felt that way in the middle of all the stress. And as such, I find myself in a curious dilemma. I feel like I've got too much on my plate, but there isn't a single thing I want to drop. And that realization made me enjoy being a student more.

I've decided to cut this one short, because I'm distracted. And I feel as though I'll drift into saying the kinds of things I'm working on avoiding.



C Music:
I like to challenge myself, so I tried to pick songs all with the same first letter. I noticed afterward that every song I picked talks, in some way, about being distant. Whether it's being distant from your goals, from the girl you want, or escapism of some form.
Link here

Re: New Years Resolutions

I've always felt like New Years Resolutions were just another way of telling ourselves that we need to improve, that they were a shot to our own hearts. Talk about lowering self-esteem. I still feel this way, but for some reason or another I keep finding myself coming back to my thoughts about these resolutions and about big things that happened in 2010. I won't go into that here, 'cause most of it is quite personal, but if you can't control your curiosity, you know where to find me.

As for my actual resolutions, I don't know if I want to state any right out, but I will say that I want to try to mend friendships, grow in others, and just make sure I don't fall off the deep end with a certain few. I tell myself this every year, and I'm sure you've all made this kind of "resolution" one time or another, but this is my challenge to you all. 2011 is yet another new year, and I'm sure it will be filled with its fair share of good things and bad, but let's not let the bad things take control of us. Instead, take the positives out of the negatives and extend a hand to someone who needs it, whether that be a friend you've known for a long time, someone you've lost touch with, or someone who just seems like they need a friend. We've all been there at some point in our life, and for me, that time was this past fall. But a friend extended their hand to me, and even though not a lot of words were exchanged, this persons presence seemed to ease things just enough so that I was able to get through my situation. And I thank that person for that.

We've all been there, and let's not forget that.

How's that for sappy?

Brent

New Years Resolutions

Anyone have one/some?
Anyone want to share theirs?