Many Thoughts
I don't have a lot to say about yesterday that others haven't said better. The main thing I take from this is we need to take better care of each other in many ways. Everyone on my flist and circle, consider yourself hugged.
Last night was my work holiday party, which was chaotic and by the time I got to it, I was just glad for the free food. Fridays two clubs meet in the library and I hadn't realized the entire school was closing early for the party, I thought it was but never heard something solid enough to tell the kids. So the kids had to be pushed out but after a long day, it was nice to be surrounded by kids playing D&D and Minecraft and just being young and creative. Other than that, there was one small bump in terms of figuring out where my desk is going to go as things can be moved but not that much. It will be sorted, which is the bit that counts. And I finally had a chance to talk with the IT guys about the library website, so I can do more work on it.
The party itself was quite nice and I found out my Secret Santa was someone that I do consider a friend which is wonderful. She also gave me a mug and a Barnes and Noble gift card, proof that she really knows me. Also I had lots of great small moments and conversations and it was wonderful to realize that I am a part of the school community. My giftee wasn't at the party but I left her final present so I hope she got it.
Today was the Lord of the Rings' marathon at school, but I decided to go see The Hobbit instead. My main non-spoilery thoughts are how I can see that if someone didn't know that the story had a different feel they would be confused, but I loved it. Though I did keep wondering, I wonder what would have happened if this movie had come out first and then we see the others, a different approach to Middle Earth. The movie captured all of what I adore about the book, its humor and smaller scale, also the singing made me incredibly happy. Oh and the 3D was effective, that's some of the best use of it I've seen since Up and the scenery made me miss New Zealand. I have a coupon and gift card to Barnes and Noble and plan on acquiring the soundtrack as seeing the movie today was just what I needed.
Now I'm home with tea and I'm going to write, RP and enjoy a quiet weekend.
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Last night was my work holiday party, which was chaotic and by the time I got to it, I was just glad for the free food. Fridays two clubs meet in the library and I hadn't realized the entire school was closing early for the party, I thought it was but never heard something solid enough to tell the kids. So the kids had to be pushed out but after a long day, it was nice to be surrounded by kids playing D&D and Minecraft and just being young and creative. Other than that, there was one small bump in terms of figuring out where my desk is going to go as things can be moved but not that much. It will be sorted, which is the bit that counts. And I finally had a chance to talk with the IT guys about the library website, so I can do more work on it.
The party itself was quite nice and I found out my Secret Santa was someone that I do consider a friend which is wonderful. She also gave me a mug and a Barnes and Noble gift card, proof that she really knows me. Also I had lots of great small moments and conversations and it was wonderful to realize that I am a part of the school community. My giftee wasn't at the party but I left her final present so I hope she got it.
Today was the Lord of the Rings' marathon at school, but I decided to go see The Hobbit instead. My main non-spoilery thoughts are how I can see that if someone didn't know that the story had a different feel they would be confused, but I loved it. Though I did keep wondering, I wonder what would have happened if this movie had come out first and then we see the others, a different approach to Middle Earth. The movie captured all of what I adore about the book, its humor and smaller scale, also the singing made me incredibly happy. Oh and the 3D was effective, that's some of the best use of it I've seen since Up and the scenery made me miss New Zealand. I have a coupon and gift card to Barnes and Noble and plan on acquiring the soundtrack as seeing the movie today was just what I needed.
Now I'm home with tea and I'm going to write, RP and enjoy a quiet weekend.
This entry is also posted at http://ceitfianna.dreamwidth.org/363612.html. Please comment wherever you'd like.