Is this thing on?

[coffeesnob318]

Wow. It's been a while since I've posted. It's been even longer since I've posted anything real. So how about an update?

The semester is now in full swing. My students gave their first speeches this week. They're always so nervous, since it's the first official presentation they have in class for which they receive a grade, so I make it a simple one. They just have to pick a piece of literature that means something to them and tell us why it's significant. I love these speeches. Some of them blow it off, which I'll admit is easy to do, but some of them really open up. It not only serves as a get-up-and-try-not-to-pass-out activity but also as a community-building one.

Also, I love all three of my classes this semester. It's partially the students, but not completely, because I always have generally good students (as those that aren't interested in being there typically aren't after the first few weeks). It's mostly whatever's going on with me. Something in me has shifted recently, and I haven't quite processed it yet, but it's a welcome change. "Relaxing" isn't exactly the right word, but it's a similar experience. I don't know. At any rate, I'm interested in what I'm doing again, and that's good.

All's quiet on the boy front. Too quiet. Downright eerie. I think I just saw a tumbleweed roll by.

I've been reading a lot, if you haven't noticed. That's pretty much all my posts have been for a while. It's good for introspection, but maybe not so good for the socialization. But Maggie and Michelle have helped with that. It's hard to be completely antisocial when you live with two other people.

Is this post as difficult to read as it is to write? I feel like I'm posting in someone else's journal, which is weird because, you know, I'm not. Yeah.

Anyway, I thought I'd touch base with the three of you who haven't given up on ever hearing from me again. *waves* Have a good day.

Comments

[kayqy.livejournal.com]

*waves* Ye be havin' a good day too, me matey! *doesn't care that Talk Like a Pirate Day is technically over*

Glad things are going well for you. I'll see you at church!

[coffeesnob.livejournal.com]

Yes! Did you see Nathan's myspace picture? He's dressed like a pirate. Best costume ever.

[chicklet73.livejournal.com]

It not only serves as a get-up-and-try-not-to-pass-out activity but also as a community-building one.

*raises hand*

I'd be the one trying not to pass out. Public speaking...brrrrr...*shivers*

Glad to hear the semester's going well and you're feeling relaxed(ish) and good (definitely).

♥

[coffeesnob.livejournal.com]

See, though, if you took my class, you could give one speech as the good doctor. I give extra points for costumes. You'd be my favorite.

[chicklet73.livejournal.com]

SWEET.

And I, in gratitude, would spend the rest of the semester totally sucking up to you. ("Wash your car?" "Pick up your dry cleaning?" "Brew your coffee?" "Certainly!")

[rhiannonhero.livejournal.com]

Hi! Happy to see you! :D

[coffeesnob.livejournal.com]

*waves*

[gradeafan.livejournal.com]

Thanks for taggin in!! heh....base touching humor....

It's good to get ur report....and u seem to be just yourself.

{{hug}}

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[coffeesnob.livejournal.com]

Thanks. I'm feeling more like myself. Maybe that's the weirdness. It's been a while.

I read a book!!!

[(Anonymous)]

I read a book, I read a book! I really read a book! I havent done that since college....or is that high school.....? Anyway, I READ A BOOK! It was a garden book by Jerry Baker..(the old dude who puts beer, ammonia,soap, sugar and all sorts of other things on his yard). It was a great book!
ok, I have read kids books...but do those really count? Anyway, the last time I was at the library, I also picked up a book... I don't really remember the name (and am too lazy to go upstairs to find out the title) but it has something to do with- - only the cat knows..it is a mystery. The title looked familiar, so i picked it up. Maybe you read it? is it any good?
Anyway, I miss you!!!
margarett
oh, kids are doing great! Micah is busy as ever, Raven is talking away...3 word sentances!!!!!!

Re: I read a book!!!

[coffeesnob.livejournal.com]

You read a book! Good job!

I like that guy. He's become one of my dad's heroes. Dad's been planting trees like mad. He spends most of his waking hours outside. Retirement has made him really busy.

I know nothing of this cat mystery book of which you speak. But I would read it. My "to read" list is enormous.

Aw, I miss you and Jeff and the kids. *hugs* Give everyone hugs and kisses for me.

[nonnierms.livejournal.com]

I didn't give up on you yet :p Besides, I've not been the most up-to-date on my journal, either LOL I keep meaning to move over the myspace posts but meh, I am lazy ;)

Have a good day, too!

[coffeesnob.livejournal.com]

Eh, no one says you have to move them over. I only cross-post occasionally. I haven't even blogged on the myspace recently.