The Happiness Thread

I thought I misspelled commission, but I didn't...I'm not a total failure...

 

You just misspelled "shitless."

 

That one isn't in my dictionary.

 

It isn't a metred, rhyming narrative! It isn't any good, but it is outside the box, the writing on the wall so to speak.

 

Weekeeeeeeend! Ok, so I set myself A LOT of work to do this weekend, so lots of resting won't be happening, but at least I don't have to get out of the house. Well, except on Sunday, going to a minerals and fossils exhibition, whoo!

Also it's sunny and I'm pretty satisfied with how the week has gone, and what I've done, so that's good.

 

Sometimes it's something so simple that can make you smile in spite of your self. There's that, and the fact that I get to see A Midsummer Night's Dream tomorrow.

 

I've been making good progress on an academic research paper which, if published, I believe would make me the first person in the country to write academically about this fairly recent issue. It has been a hell of a lot of work, but it's been worth it.

 

Today was just one of those truly splendid days...

 

While I'm stuck with research that I found interesting six months ago but now less so. If I got to choose now, I'd look into the topic of feminist pedagogy. I've no idea what the hell that is, which is why it would've been something new to explore.

On a happier note (since this is the happiness thread), I did make progress with my less interesting paper this weekend, plus I went sparring with this kickass lady who's really helped me with my technique, and yesterday hubby and I saw Cirque du Soleil's Quidam, which was pretty sweet!

 

There is only the Original Star Wars Trilogy to watch. Only three were ever made and only three will ever be made....

 

Two and a half. When the Ewoks enter ROTJ, the series ended.

 

Had a long, but fun day yesterday. Went quizzing with my brother and a friend, didn't win but we had a good time. Also, I had some junk food, it'd been a while.

The past few days I've had quite some compliments about my teaching from other teachers. They've remarked that they keep forgetting I'm not actually graduated yet, and how well I'm doing. That makes me really happy, seeing how about two years ago I was feeling sooo insecure about my teaching skills.

 

Double post, but I can't help no one else is happy.

I slept really great last night, even though I had to get out at seven, I actually felt completely rested and ready to start the day. I sleep ok usually, but mostly when I wake up I really don't feel quite ready to get out of bed.

Secondly, just finished a bunch of lesson plans I was kind of struggling with, so I'm glad to have that over with. I'm hoping to finish some other ones tonight, fingers crossed!

 

Yeesss, I got a job (as a student) in a bookshop! My first job in a Literature field. I had a first day today and I really like it.

 

Just got a response to the update on my comissioned project. I had emailed an edited version of the piece, not knowing if it was quite what they had in mind and they loved it. I mean not just a lukewarm fondness, but really, truly loved it.

The scary thing is, this is one of my whacky narrative pieces. Violet Bright is doing all right. My faith in some sectors of humanity and the power of faery tales is restored.

 

As I've told you before, you simply do not have the ability to write bad poetry. You are incapable of stinking. I bet when you fart it smells like roses.

 

i have sushi

 

Started working out again.

 

I'm happy because the first day of spring is just around the corner and all of the snow has finally melted away! And we're going to a first day of spring party this weekend at the home of some great friends we haven't seen in quite a while!

 

With the weather so much warmer, I've been able to pull out my pretty things. I know it's stupid, but I love being able to wear my dresses again. There is so much more motion and life.

 

It's spring!

 

Is it? Here in Southern California, you can't even tell it was ever winter. I guess I'll have to break out my spring Speedo and baseball cap. Also, maybe some argyle socks if I'm going shopping for beer. Time to get the car painted a festive two-tone grape and oil the hinges on the front door. Time to rotate the fridge magnets. I promise also to begin an exercise program involving picking up books and opening them so as to view the text on the inside pages. I might also shave off my winter beard and mount it on the wall like a hunting trophy. I have the wall space for that. I suppose I'll have to call my most gaseous relatives down here to begin the spring farting. Turns out there's a lot on my to-do list.

 

It's spring, Friday, payday and I'm drinking Hazel but cream coffee. Now if only I did not have to go to work.

 

Haha, well, you wouldn't say it's spring yet over here, but just the fact that we've officially changed seasons makes me happy. It was really foggy and cold here today, which was kind of a shame since all the kids were looking forward to watching the solar eclipse, but we actually got to see some glimpses of it, which was pretty cool.

Other things that make me happy: Only 100 days left until graduation! Whoo! Can't believe how time has flown.