Wednesday, August 1, 2012

Tuesday, April 17, 2012

Top Ten Things To Remember When Entering College As A Post-Homeschooler

1. Just because something is made in a cafeteria doesn't make it gross (but most of the time it is). Proceed with caution.

2. Remember to look around to make sure other people get a chance to answer questions in class.  There are more people per teacher now, and most students need more time to feel comfortable with the Lightning Round Answering that you did to get noticed among your 10 siblings.  Poor dears.

3. Roommates usually don't appreciate you wanting to read them a bedtime story like you did with your sister.  They are just weird like that.  (Also pillow fights and sharing clothes are discouraged.)

4. You don't have to read everything your teacher assigns even when they say you do.

5. Don't join every club known to man like you did in high school.  You won't have time for them all, trust me.

6. Try not to call your professors "Mom," they won't get it. (This is especially prudent when your professor is a guy.)

7. Nature study can be misunderstood, so don't continue to bring the new species of spider/moss/bird to your room to show your best buds.   You will likely get fined for that, by your RA since pets aren't allowed anyway.

8. Be proud of who you are and don't be afraid to stand up for who you are.

9. Celebrate the fact that you weren't exposed to only one way of learning and think outside the box!

10. Have FUN (Remember, Ultimate Frisbee is SO much more fun with more than one player.)

Wednesday, April 11, 2012

Today's Musing

So today while working in the archives at a school I sorted meeting notes for the school's Presidential Cabinet and a certain phrase caught my eye. One of the points was "A card of understanding was sent." Now apart from being odd, a few things came to mind: 1. When would one send such a card? 3. "Understanding" is so vague I mean it isn't "sympathetic" or "empathetic" or even "caring." 3. It is a sad state of inactivity for a card. It doesn't promise friendship or action of any kind, only recognition. 4. Would this be the card one sends after a big mistake? Like "Opps I just broke Grandma's family heirloom vase" = "A card of understanding was sent?" Or "I'm breaking up with you" = "A card of understanding was sent?"

Tuesday, April 10, 2012

Kim Stafford

Thoughts and inspirations, inspired by Kim Stafford.   I took his English workshop and listened to a lecture for an hour and was reminded to listen to my own soul's voice.  He recommends keeping a little journal of things seen and heard that fascinate you that can form a "mental savings account" for when you want to write.  I thought I'll try to write down three observations a day and share them with you all.  Working up to actually writing fiction for the first time since grade school.
1. Mary didn't choose to have an abortion...she said "Yes!" to God when confronted with a baby that was morally frowned upon by the community, unexpected, socially unwanted.  Almost more importantly...Joseph stayed around to listen to the angel and stayed to take care of his Son.


2. When listening to a lecture please, please, please don't talk over the speaker!  He or she might be trying to tell you something that is important for the next step in life.  Also don't text or play games in front of them.  (Rant over)


3. Rain is beautiful.

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