June 2011
6 posts
Perhaps this whole “getting into a prestigious PhD program” thing is going to be a little trickier than previously planned. I mean, I wasn’t counting on just showing up and getting in on my good looks or anything (although it worked for the chick on “Legally Blonde”, but I didn’t think it would be trial by fire and then some Jeopardy Champions thrown in for...
A coworker was talking about sports or...
inthemeantime:
dakotamiller:
Coworker: What he did was so gay!
Me: What did you say?
Everyone around us:
Coworker: I didn’t mean it like that! I meant “gay” as in “stupid”.
Me:
Seriously people*. Using “gay” as an insulting term MAKES YOU LOOK STUPID. When otherwise intelligent people use the word that way, it makes them look even stupider. Quit doing that.
*not any of you...
The best laid plans...
Let’s play catch-up, shall we? I know, it’s been too long… Well, for me - I’ve been saving up snark to a point where bitchiness has now began to ooze from my pores. It’s unhealthy. I’m assuming it’s less than fun for those around me, too, so I’m making an effort. But the bottom line is that I don’t have to pull any punches anymore, so here...
I’m spending my evening watching one of my young thespians in her dress rehearsal/debut in The Music Man. One of my former students. Her mom got me the ticket and invited me. I must have been a horrible teacher.
