I'd just as soon kiss a wookie...
So...Valentine's Day was a huge success. I got dressed up, curled my hair, wore make up...and um...went to work. And then school. Still, I had an awesome day - I even managed to sneak "Star Wars" into my lesson (we're talking about cloning). Appropriately enough, once again, students complimented my Princess Leia-ishness, even though Princess Leia doesn't have curly hair.
Whatevs. I'll certainly take the compliment...
Speaking of "Star Wars" - the 3D animated "Clone Wars" movie is supposed to be in theaters August 15. Sweet.
Oh yeah, I'm also pretty excited about "Wolverine and the X-Men" animated series coming out this fall. Watch the preview by clicking here.
There doesn't seem to be any Gambit in there...but I'm kinda liking the whole badass Rogue thing going on. It's about time someone wrote her as something other than a whiny little wuss...
And then there's the alternate version of Gambit in "New Exiles #2." He has potential, but I'm going to give it another couple of issues before I venture an opinion. I certainly hate this version of Rogue calling him, "G." It's pretty annoying.
Back to real life - I'm happy to say that this week holds much promise. I'm covering one of my favorite chapters in the book at work, the one about genetic technology. I don't test them on the info (because it can get rather complicated), so my students tend to relax a bit. I really try to encourage them to think about the wonders of science...and do my best to give them a balanced take on the possible applications of the knowledge scientists have gathered over the years. There is so much good to be done, but they need to realize that there's also unlawful, immoral, even maybe evil things science can be used for. I'm going to show them an episode of the old, black and white "Twilight Zone" series titled Number 12 Looks Just Like You. I can't wait. It's all about the loss of individualism, of one's own unique identity. It terrifies the hell out of me. And it makes them think. Getting students to think = good.
An added bonus is that I don't have school (the alternate route classes I take at night so I can finally get my teaching certificate and escape Catholic school) this week. I can use the free time to work on the paper I need to write on a book they're making me read. A book, I might add, that I totally disagree with. As of right now, I plan on writing exactly what I think...which will either impress the professor, or result in an F. But I think that's a chance I'm willing to take...
Well, part two of the amazingly wonderful 6 hour BBC version of Pride and Prejudice is about to start on "Masterpiece Theatre," so I'm out.
Whatevs. I'll certainly take the compliment...
Speaking of "Star Wars" - the 3D animated "Clone Wars" movie is supposed to be in theaters August 15. Sweet.
Oh yeah, I'm also pretty excited about "Wolverine and the X-Men" animated series coming out this fall. Watch the preview by clicking here.
There doesn't seem to be any Gambit in there...but I'm kinda liking the whole badass Rogue thing going on. It's about time someone wrote her as something other than a whiny little wuss...
And then there's the alternate version of Gambit in "New Exiles #2." He has potential, but I'm going to give it another couple of issues before I venture an opinion. I certainly hate this version of Rogue calling him, "G." It's pretty annoying.
Back to real life - I'm happy to say that this week holds much promise. I'm covering one of my favorite chapters in the book at work, the one about genetic technology. I don't test them on the info (because it can get rather complicated), so my students tend to relax a bit. I really try to encourage them to think about the wonders of science...and do my best to give them a balanced take on the possible applications of the knowledge scientists have gathered over the years. There is so much good to be done, but they need to realize that there's also unlawful, immoral, even maybe evil things science can be used for. I'm going to show them an episode of the old, black and white "Twilight Zone" series titled Number 12 Looks Just Like You. I can't wait. It's all about the loss of individualism, of one's own unique identity. It terrifies the hell out of me. And it makes them think. Getting students to think = good.
An added bonus is that I don't have school (the alternate route classes I take at night so I can finally get my teaching certificate and escape Catholic school) this week. I can use the free time to work on the paper I need to write on a book they're making me read. A book, I might add, that I totally disagree with. As of right now, I plan on writing exactly what I think...which will either impress the professor, or result in an F. But I think that's a chance I'm willing to take...
Well, part two of the amazingly wonderful 6 hour BBC version of Pride and Prejudice is about to start on "Masterpiece Theatre," so I'm out.