$1000 and 4 months down the drain
Well, here it is at the end of the term and time to reflect on my first semester as a junior. I really am a terrible student. I have no discipline and next to no motivation. My history class was interesting but I procrastinated way too long on the term paper and ran out of time. My research methods class was boring as can be, but easy. I should have been able to get an A in that class with very little effort. But apparently more effort than I was able to muster. I will be lucky if I pass that class. But a C appears possible.
Why am I such a failure at school? I am so lazy and as I said, undisciplined and unmotivated. I keep hoping that things will change but they never do. And neither do I.
I can see what needs to change. Why can’t I do it?
I suck.
Avoiding extremes. Where?
Jody and I were talking about Catholic Blogs this weekend. As far as I can tell, they come in two flavors; the ultra-conservative, Latin is the only language Jesus would be happy with, Gregorian Chant to the exclusion of all other music adherents, and the full-time mother writing about NFP and home-schooling.
Where are the blogs/posts that are for those of us living in the real world?
I’ve always considered myself conservative but I think I am really orthodox without being very conservative or liberal. I mean, compared to those who want to roll back everything that’s happened since the Second Vatican Counsel, I must appear to be an extreme leftie. I just want us (the Church) to follow the guidelines and rubrics as they are. One example: in the Rite of Marriage published in 1969, it says, “If there is a procession to the altar, the ministers go first, followed by the priest, and then the bride and the bridegroom. According to local custom, they may be escorted by at least their parents and the two witnesses. Meanwhile, the entrance song is sung.” When have you ever seen the bride and groom process in together? I never have. Sure, sure. People will have all sorts of reasons why they think things should be done in a certain way. For me it comes down to, “How does the Church say to do it?”
So I think I’m going to try to make at least an occasional post about what I think the Church is saying and giving my slant on what’s best where there is room for creativity.
Adam’s punishment
I am really unhappy at my job right now. Maybe I’ll have the energy to go into all the details of my dissatisfaction at some point, but not today. One factor I will mention is that the college has recently undergone a reclassification study. This is necessary every five years or so to make sure that the jobs we are doing are accurately reflected in our titles and job descriptions. There are many people who’ve been told that the job they are doing is worth more than they are currently being paid. They are the winners in this reclass lottery. I, on the other hand, have been informed that I am being paid too much for the job I do. That’s a pick-me-up.
At the same time, I am ruled by inertia. When do I ever do anything until I have to? So I may just burrow deeper into the pile of excrement that is my job and ride it out. I highly value putting in one’s time and this seems to dovetail nicely with that attitude.
Letter to the Editor
Saw this today. Third letter.
Hope for an alternative
I agree with Kim Morrison that Barack Obama would be a great president. I have hope that he can provide free health insurance for everyone.
I have hope that he can bring our soldiers home and make the world a safer place. I have hope that he can protect Americans from poverty by printing more money at the mints.
And, I have hope that he can make me a taller, more attractive, wealthier person, immune to all illnesses. The best part is that all of these will be accomplished at absolutely no cost to me.
Some skeptics would say that he can’t do these things because he hasn’t had enough leadership experience, foreign policy experience, or government experience. Some would say that Obama can’t provide for all our needs without doubling taxes. And, some would say that he hasn’t provided one piece of a specific plan to reach these goals.
Well, to those people I ask, “Where is your hope?”
All these years I’ve been creating accomplishments and gathering experience to list on my resume. From now on, I’ll just list my hopes and plans. All that work was so unnecessary.
Angie Smucker
Racine
Classic
January, part 1
I drove down to southern California a couple times this month. The first time was for the family Christmas get-together. Almost everyone who might possibly be there was. It was pretty cool. Check here and here for pictures.
The second time was for a Studio Photography Lighting Workshop. This turned out to be a disappointment. The instructor knew his stuff but wasn’t too good at teaching it. An outline would help this guys presentation immensely. Despite the downside, I’m glad I went. If I hadn’t, I’d still be thinking I should have. But now I know I do not need to attend any more from this guy.
On both trips, I was unpleasantly reminded of one of my biggest pet peeves, drivers who like to cruise in the fast lane. For the love of God people! Doesn’t ‘Slow Traffic Keep Right’ mean anything to you? This kind of thing really pushes me toward road rage. If I had another person in the car to keep company, I might be less sensitive to the bad driving of others. But as it is…
Clearly, more travelling needs to take place
create your own personalized map of the USA
or check out our California travel guide
Yes, I’m bored. Bored and bereft of creativity.
First photoshoot
Here is a photo from my first photoshoot. It was nervewracking but ended up being cool. The model, Sabrina, was very easy to work with. I’d like to get more into photography and I think that working with different subjects will help me to improve.
There are additional photos on my flickr page. I’d appreciate any feedback.
Thanks!
