[work][life][future][JET][roleplay][movies] that icon is a representation of my face right now
Woooow, I am so tired I...forgot I existed or something. It's been hectic for awhile, to say the least. Things with the conference papers went well, just had to write up a summary of events, but was tired enough that I forgot to put it in past tense. Wtf.
Work work work is pretty much all I've done this week, with some playing after work has finished which bleeds into my next paragraph. Hey, guys, segues are fun.
Went to see Avatar in 3D with a friend since she still hadn't seen it and hey, even if I've seen it twice, that was only in 2D. 3D and 2D didn't have a HUGE difference between them, but adding that third dimension did help the immersion level. Some bits made my eyes hurt a little what with the focus issue that you get on cameras and my desire to look at things other than what we were supposed to be looking at. Each time I watch a movie, I like to focus on a different element. First time, I just enjoy it. Second time, I look for details. Third time, I check backgrounds; and so on.
Let me tell you, focusing on background details in a 3D movie? NOT A GOOD IDEA. That was kind of painful. Also, having subtitles on a 3D movie was weird - sometimes the subtitle would move to the middle of the screen and be 3D and sometimes it'd be 2D and sticking out a wall panel. Weird shit, man. Having Japanese subtitles to the Na'vi language was cool though. Since I was trying to ignore the subtitles in general, it made me really listen to their language. The dude who wrote that? Props to you, sir. He obviously spent a hell of a lot of time on it.
But yes, social things combined with work things has all but killed my brain for RP. That and the absolute failure of nearly 99% of my notifications. If I haven't responded to your thread in awhile, it's probably because I never got notified for it. OR I JUST 100% FORGOT BECAUSE I'M A MORON LIKE THAT. Like with my monster threads. Wtf, self. Should be doing better with that, hopefully. Soonish.
Need to do the lesson plan for Class #3 and Class #4, then work out their handouts, but otherwise I'm just about done. Only having 4 classes in the third semester is weird, but good for the kids, I think. Helps them focus. 5th class is a review session and then it's their interview test, followed by me furiously baking again. Since I'll be gone for most of March (first week is English Camp, third week is the Philippines) I need to finish all of the first semester classes as well. Every year I improve upon or change the lessons, because I'm crazy like that, and to learn from my previous mistakes. I'm hoping that if I leave 1 year's worth of proven lessons to my successor they might find it a useful reference.
Speaking of which, I'm signing on for a fourth year. WHO SAW THAT COMING? RAISE YOUR HAND. Man, I need to learn to be an adult eventually. I should have a career or be in graduate school instead of being a part-time/full-time assistant teacher. BUT THIS IS SO MUCH FUN AND MUCH EASIER THAN A REAL JOB. BAW BAW BAW. *kicks self in pants*
I'm going to start looking for a new job soon, just so I can get the experience in and see whether I want to work or work while going to grad school or just go to grad school. WE'LL SEE. I don't know if I want the horror of a master's thesis.
Senior thesis was bad enough what with me getting anxiety attacks and passing out thanks to it. It might not be wise for me to throw myself back into that sort of strenuous academic environment. But I do want a Masters because I'd need it to get the sort of job/lifestyle I want in the future. But pile onto this the fact that Yoga and I are still sort of up in the air about our future aaaand wow I just made myself anxious again.
THINKING OF BUNNIES AND CAROUSELS NOW.
I'm going to go post at damned and finish my handouts for my next class. Dealing with the immediate future is so much easier. :( Baw. Adult fail.
And holy crick that is a giant block of text. IF YOU READ IT ALL, I APPLAUD YOU.
EDIT: wtf I still need to buy Christmas presents and send them out to people. WHAT IS WRONG WITH ME.
Work work work is pretty much all I've done this week, with some playing after work has finished which bleeds into my next paragraph. Hey, guys, segues are fun.
Went to see Avatar in 3D with a friend since she still hadn't seen it and hey, even if I've seen it twice, that was only in 2D. 3D and 2D didn't have a HUGE difference between them, but adding that third dimension did help the immersion level. Some bits made my eyes hurt a little what with the focus issue that you get on cameras and my desire to look at things other than what we were supposed to be looking at. Each time I watch a movie, I like to focus on a different element. First time, I just enjoy it. Second time, I look for details. Third time, I check backgrounds; and so on.
Let me tell you, focusing on background details in a 3D movie? NOT A GOOD IDEA. That was kind of painful. Also, having subtitles on a 3D movie was weird - sometimes the subtitle would move to the middle of the screen and be 3D and sometimes it'd be 2D and sticking out a wall panel. Weird shit, man. Having Japanese subtitles to the Na'vi language was cool though. Since I was trying to ignore the subtitles in general, it made me really listen to their language. The dude who wrote that? Props to you, sir. He obviously spent a hell of a lot of time on it.
But yes, social things combined with work things has all but killed my brain for RP. That and the absolute failure of nearly 99% of my notifications. If I haven't responded to your thread in awhile, it's probably because I never got notified for it. OR I JUST 100% FORGOT BECAUSE I'M A MORON LIKE THAT. Like with my monster threads. Wtf, self. Should be doing better with that, hopefully. Soonish.
Need to do the lesson plan for Class #3 and Class #4, then work out their handouts, but otherwise I'm just about done. Only having 4 classes in the third semester is weird, but good for the kids, I think. Helps them focus. 5th class is a review session and then it's their interview test, followed by me furiously baking again. Since I'll be gone for most of March (first week is English Camp, third week is the Philippines) I need to finish all of the first semester classes as well. Every year I improve upon or change the lessons, because I'm crazy like that, and to learn from my previous mistakes. I'm hoping that if I leave 1 year's worth of proven lessons to my successor they might find it a useful reference.
Speaking of which, I'm signing on for a fourth year. WHO SAW THAT COMING? RAISE YOUR HAND. Man, I need to learn to be an adult eventually. I should have a career or be in graduate school instead of being a part-time/full-time assistant teacher. BUT THIS IS SO MUCH FUN AND MUCH EASIER THAN A REAL JOB. BAW BAW BAW. *kicks self in pants*
I'm going to start looking for a new job soon, just so I can get the experience in and see whether I want to work or work while going to grad school or just go to grad school. WE'LL SEE. I don't know if I want the horror of a master's thesis.
Senior thesis was bad enough what with me getting anxiety attacks and passing out thanks to it. It might not be wise for me to throw myself back into that sort of strenuous academic environment. But I do want a Masters because I'd need it to get the sort of job/lifestyle I want in the future. But pile onto this the fact that Yoga and I are still sort of up in the air about our future aaaand wow I just made myself anxious again.
THINKING OF BUNNIES AND CAROUSELS NOW.
I'm going to go post at damned and finish my handouts for my next class. Dealing with the immediate future is so much easier. :( Baw. Adult fail.
And holy crick that is a giant block of text. IF YOU READ IT ALL, I APPLAUD YOU.
EDIT: wtf I still need to buy Christmas presents and send them out to people. WHAT IS WRONG WITH ME.