The Boast Post

[Anza]

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I learned the heart thing!! ^^

[Shea]

:banana: I had my first formal harp lesson this past weekend. The best part is, it was with Sylvia Woods!:banana: Then, I went to her concert and attended her workshop. All kinds of light bulbs went off in my head; I learned more about chords than I ever thought I could know! So, I'm sorry if I'm scarce for a little while, but I'm compelled to practice!

[Niamh]

wow thats pretty cool Shea!

[Anza]

Awesome, Shea!

[Pensive]

:banana: I had my first formal harp lesson this past weekend. The best part is, it was with Sylvia Woods!:banana: Then, I went to her concert and attended her workshop. All kinds of light bulbs went off in my head; I learned more about chords than I ever thought I could know! So, I'm sorry if I'm scarce for a little while, but I'm compelled to practice!


Congratulations, Shea! I hope your hard work will you pay off well. :)

[Anza]

I made soup!

[kiz_paws]

That is great, Shea, enjoy! :)

Anza, what kind?

[Anza]

Spicy soup to clear up my sinuses before regionals. It's horrible!!!!!!!!!!!

[SleepyWitch]

Eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeh, my thesis is almost finished! my boyfriend and me will proofread it tomorrow and I have to add a tiny little conclusion (in addition to my theoretical conclusions). then we have to format the appendices and print it. I hope there won't be any problems.....

I'm beginning to think that half of what I wrote it B.S. but I'll have to hand it in the way it is. If I go and revise everything, I'll end up going around in circles for 20 more pages.
keep your fingers crossed!

:sick:

[Anza]

YAY sleepy

[1n50mn14]

:banana: I had my first formal harp lesson this past weekend. The best part is, it was with Sylvia Woods!:banana: Then, I went to her concert and attended her workshop. All kinds of light bulbs went off in my head; I learned more about chords than I ever thought I could know! So, I'm sorry if I'm scarce for a little while, but I'm compelled to practice!

No way! That is so cool!!!

I got a LOT done today: I finally did my hair (eyay! Pink-ness again!), had a 1 year anniversary supper with my boy (eyay! Proudness), and fixed my cheetah print skirt, cause the zipper was broken. =[

[Anza]

Yay Becca! I fought off religious fanatics and blogged. I've been sick...
Anyone care to go read my blog? I wrote my speech for Latin class on the blog, in which I burst into tears right in the middle of it! It's something I've worked on for a while, and I'm presenting it to my class tonight, and to the Regionals Judges, on Saturday. Any vomments would be much appreciated!

[kiz_paws]

Eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeh, my thesis is almost finished! my boyfriend and me will proofread it tomorrow and I have to add a tiny little conclusion (in addition to my theoretical conclusions). then we have to format the appendices and print it. I hope there won't be any problems.....

I'm beginning to think that half of what I wrote it B.S. but I'll have to hand it in the way it is. If I go and revise everything, I'll end up going around in circles for 20 more pages.
keep your fingers crossed!

:sick:I would love to read what you think is B.S. ha ha :lol:

Anyhow, glad that you got this behind you, and good luck in the grade you get. p.s. I thought that you were married... :p

[SleepyWitch]

I would love to read what you think is B.S. ha ha :lol:

Anyhow, glad that you got this behind you, and good luck in the grade you get. p.s. I thought that you were married... :p

thanks kiz :)
hehe, yeah, I call my boyfriend "hubby", although we're not married YET. hehe, sorry if I confused you. but seeing as we're going to marry anyway (maybe in 2 yrs?), you can think of us as married :)

edit:trust me, you wouldn't want to read it. even if it's not bull it is so confusing it's nearly driving me crazy. it made perfect sense as long as I hadn't written in down, but now it's driving me crazy and I keep forgetting my own line of argument....

[SleepyWitch]

yeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee ee
eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee
I've handed in my thesis :banana:
I'm beginning to think it's all crap, but at least I'm rid of it :bawling:

[Virgil]

yeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee ee
eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee
I've handed in my thesis :banana:
I'm beginning to think it's all crap, but at least I'm rid of it :bawling:

:lol: Congratulations. :)

[Taliesin]

Well, this is not a sort of a sudden breakthrough but I still must brag that Il Trovatore is going quite well. I am performing, in the opera chorus, on big stage. There will be seven performances this season.
And I even have my part by heart and I can act and it is quite fun, actually, by now. The director is French, can't speak Estonian and doesn't speak English very well and uses a translator and stuff, but he's cool. And the actors are cool too, especially one that plays the part of Ferrando, but perhaps it is because that the choir doesn't communicate much with other actors, but Ferrando as a captain/general/something like that communicates a lot with his soldiers in the opera.
And it is quite fun to play a redshirt, actually.

Oh, and quote of the day, from the directors helper, also French, also not very good with English, trying to tell me I should look more unkempt:
"You look too straight"

[Niamh]

yeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee ee
eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee
I've handed in my thesis :banana:
I'm beginning to think it's all crap, but at least I'm rid of it :bawling:

I hope you do well Sleepy!

[barbara0207]

yeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee ee
eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee
I've handed in my thesis :banana:
I'm beginning to think it's all crap, but at least I'm rid of it :bawling:

:D Ha ha, that's exactly how I felt when I had handed in my theses, but they turned out well. So I expect you will do fine. :thumbs_up


Well, this is not a sort of a sudden breakthrough but I still must brag that Il Trovatore is going quite well. I am performing, in the opera chorus, on big stage. There will be seven performances this season.
And I even have my part by heart and I can act and it is quite fun, actually, by now. The director is French, can't speak Estonian and doesn't speak English very well and uses a translator and stuff, but he's cool. And the actors are cool too, especially one that plays the part of Ferrando, but perhaps it is because that the choir doesn't communicate much with other actors, but Ferrando as a captain/general/something like that communicates a lot with his soldiers in the opera.
And it is quite fun to play a redshirt, actually.

Oh, and quote of the day, from the directors helper, also French, also not very good with English, trying to tell me I should look more unkempt:
"You look too straight"

Great quote, Taliesin! :lol: :lol: :lol:

And congratulations. Il Trovatore is a great opera, and being on stage is a wonderful thing. I predict you will become addicted to it! :D

[kiz_paws]

Great stuff, Taliesin! That is fantastic (and I enjoyed that quote, ha ha). And SleepyWitch, thanks for that 'hubby' explanation -- cute! Happy times now for you -- now that the headache of writing the paper is done -- Signed Sealed and Delivered YAYAY!

Barbara who I have not 'seen' in a long time!] ;)

[RobinHood3000]

I'm a regular in a Facebook group on waiting until marriage to have sex. As one of the few atheists in a largely theistic community, I have the opportunity to shake things up and offer an alternative viewpoint on a regular basis. I feel like I'm making a difference and giving people some perspective on what we atheists are like.

[Pensive]

yeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee ee
eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee
I've handed in my thesis
I'm beginning to think it's all crap, but at least I'm rid of it

Hehe, I can relate to that. It feels wonderful to get rid of a responsibility! Congratulations! :D


Well, this is not a sort of a sudden breakthrough but I still must brag that Il Trovatore is going quite well. I am performing, in the opera chorus, on big stage. There will be seven performances this season.
And I even have my part by heart and I can act and it is quite fun, actually, by now. The director is French, can't speak Estonian and doesn't speak English very well and uses a translator and stuff, but he's cool. And the actors are cool too, especially one that plays the part of Ferrando, but perhaps it is because that the choir doesn't communicate much with other actors, but Ferrando as a captain/general/something like that communicates a lot with his soldiers in the opera.
And it is quite fun to play a redshirt, actually.

Oh, and quote of the day, from the directors helper, also French, also not very good with English, trying to tell me I should look more unkempt:
"You look too straight"

And she was the the director's helper in translation? Heh in this case I am quite sure there would be some more fun stuff awaiting you.



I'm a regular in a Facebook group on waiting until marriage to have sex. As one of the few atheists in a largely theistic community, I have the opportunity to shake things up and offer an alternative on a regular basis. I feel like I'm making a difference and giving people some perspective on what we atheists are like.

:lol:

Indeed you are.

Hmmm following Robin's example, I think I have got something to boast about. I am a Pakistani, yet I am not a terrorist.

[SleepyWitch]

Well, this is not a sort of a sudden breakthrough but I still must brag that Il Trovatore is going quite well. I am performing, in the opera chorus, on big stage. There will be seven performances this season.
And I even have my part by heart and I can act and it is quite fun, actually, by now. The director is French, can't speak Estonian and doesn't speak English very well and uses a translator and stuff, but he's cool. And the actors are cool too, especially one that plays the part of Ferrando, but perhaps it is because that the choir doesn't communicate much with other actors, but Ferrando as a captain/general/something like that communicates a lot with his soldiers in the opera.
And it is quite fun to play a redshirt, actually.

Oh, and quote of the day, from the directors helper, also French, also not very good with English, trying to tell me I should look more unkempt:
"You look too straight"

that's too cool, Tal. I didn't know you sing. :thumbs_up how come I missed that?

[mir]

Congrats, Sleepy and Taliesin!!! And to Robin for a) his interesting views; and b)atheism and Serenity ;)

Doubleboast for me - got better grades than half my class here although I was doing everything in a different language (mostly by studying insanely) . . . and am going to have a poem published! :D

[dramasnot6]

I'm a regular in a Facebook group on waiting until marriage to have sex. As one of the few atheists in a largely theistic community, I have the opportunity to shake things up and offer an alternative on a regular basis. I feel like I'm making a difference and giving people some perspective on what we atheists are like.

Go Robin! Nice to spread the word in such a creative away, and in such a suprising environment.

[SleepyWitch]

Congrats, Sleepy and Taliesin!!! And to Robin for a) his interesting views; and b)atheism and Serenity ;)

Doubleboast for me - got better grades than half my class here although I was doing everything in a different language (mostly by studying insanely) . . . and am going to have a poem published! :D

congrats mir, that's too cool :) sorry I didn't reply to your PM a couple of months back, I was so busy with my bloody thesis.

[Petrarch's Love]

yeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee ee
eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee
I've handed in my thesis :banana:
I'm beginning to think it's all crap, but at least I'm rid of it :bawling:

Congratulations, Sleepy!!! I'm sure it's a great thesis. Hope you're enjoying the sudden freedom. :)

[SleepyWitch]

Congratulations, Sleepy!!! I'm sure it's a great thesis. Hope you're enjoying the sudden freedom. :)

hey Petrarch, thanks :) :banana:
hehehe, yeah well, my freedom won't last for long, coz I gotta get started on studying for the exams (they start in August, but it's recommended to study for half a year to a whole year :eek:). but tell you what, I've been looking forward to that because I still prefer studying and reading stuff to writing and doing research myself... so it's OK :) :banana:
but before I start studying, my hubby and me are going to England for a week (Feb. 15-21). :)

[kratsayra]

Hey Sleepy - Congrats on finishing and turning in your thesis! That's great! And I hope you have a great vacation in England - that's a good way to reward yourself and take a break. :)

As for me - I'm happy cause I just found out I'll be presenting at a conference in April. I feel good about it because last year I went to the same conference on a panel formed by my professor. This year, my paper got accepted just on my own. :) It's not a super-competitive conference, but it's still nice to get the acceptance letter. Too bad it's in Macomb, Illiniois. :rolleyes:

[Bakiryu]

Today...........I listened to DEVO for over 12 hours.


(although i'm not sure if that's a boast, or a slight mental disorder :p)

[kiz_paws]

Baki: And that goes to prove that there is a little bit of Lily in all of us! :banana:

mir, that is wonderful news -- congratulations indeed! :thumbs_up

[Bakiryu]

Baki: And that goes to prove that there is a little bit of Lily in all of us! :banana:


:lol: yes and I'm blaming her! You know you gonne crazy when you've been listening to something from when you wake up to sleep for three whole days. :eek:

[Dori]

I received my report card and was astonished to find out that I maintained my 97 GPA from last marking period! My grades are as follows:

French (99)
English (97)
Psychology (97)
US History (95)
Math B (99)
Chemistry (94)
Microcomputer Apps. (97)
Physical Education (100)

And under the comments section of my report card, I received three (3) "Patrick does outstanding work"s. :D

[Chava]

I have made a friend

[kratsayra]

Dori - that is an excellent report card! Felicitations! Good job!! What year are you in school (you're in high school, right?)

[Domer121]

I have had 3 Espresso drinks today... and am still functional..

[Dori]

Dori - that is an excellent report card! Felicitations! Good job!! What year are you in school (you're in high school, right?)

Thanks. :) I'm a junior (11th grade) this year.

[Virgil]

My 12,000th Post!!!

[kratsayra]

Wow Virgil. That's amazing! Happy posting. :D

[LadyWentworth]

Congratulations, Virgil!

Wow! 12,000! I thought that my 1800+ that I currently have was "impressive"! :p

[dramasnot6]

I have made a friend

:D That's wonderful chava

[symphony]

I received my report card and was astonished to find out that I maintained my 97 GPA from last marking period! My grades are as follows:

French (99)
English (97)
Psychology (97)
US History (95)
Math B (99)
Chemistry (94)
Microcomputer Apps. (97)
Physical Education (100)

And under the comments section of my report card, I received three (3) "Patrick does outstanding work"s. :D
WOW!
:thumbs_up


My 12,000th Post!!!
:eek2:
:thumbs_up

[kiz_paws]

Dori, that is totally awesome -- sounds like you would be eligible for some decent scholarships once you finish high school and head for College or University! So keep it up my friend! Woot! :thumbs_up

Chava, sweet that you have made a friend. Friends are the flowers in our garden of life. :p

Virgil, that is incredible! Congrats :thumbs_up

[Granny5]

My Aunt, Ellen Massey, was librarian at Western Christian College in Regina, Saskatchewan back in the late 1960's. She wrote a book of poetry titled Quiet Moments. She died in 1969. I have been looking for a copy of the book for years but couldn't remember her last name after she divorced my Uncle and remarried or the name of the college. :bawling: But today I was doing some genealogy research and located her last name and did a google search. After 20 pages of results I located the college. I've sent an email to them requesting information on how I can obtain a copy of her book. I'm so excited.:banana:

[ntropyincarnate]

I've been accepted to the summer intensive at Oregon Ballet Theatre, level III-B!!! I'm excited!

[Anza]

Congrats on the Ballet intensive!!

[jon1jt]

hehe, I've opened a similar thread (Let's celbrate) before, but this one is better:
brag about your achievements (great and small) here.

Psychologists say it's good for you!
(clinically tested, not on animals though:lol: )


I read over 100 pages of Psychology today. Now my head is spinning and I probably haven't memorized much, but well, it's only for my general exam topic (don't ask about the special topic!).:idea:

um...I read three books in two weeks, and wrote poems, and thought about how we could end world poverty. :sick:

[kiz_paws]

Cool news, Granny5 -- good luck with obtaining that book!

ntropy -- congratulations to you!

jon -- that sounds like time well spent indeed :thumbs_up (how CAN we end world poverty... should be easy but everything is in the hands of the have's ... including the power to keep it there.... so sad... ) :(

[jon1jt]

jon -- that sounds like time well spent indeed :thumbs_up (how CAN we end world poverty... should be easy but everything is in the hands of the have's ... including the power to keep it there.... so sad... ) :(

All we have to do is get those have-nots to stop thinking they are members of the haves.

[Virgil]

My Aunt, Ellen Massey, was librarian at Western Christian College in Regina, Saskatchewan back in the late 1960's. She wrote a book of poetry titled Quiet Moments. She died in 1969. I have been looking for a copy of the book for years but couldn't remember her last name after she divorced my Uncle and remarried or the name of the college. :bawling: But today I was doing some genealogy research and located her last name and did a google search. After 20 pages of results I located the college. I've sent an email to them requesting information on how I can obtain a copy of her book. I'm so excited.:banana:

That is exciting. Tell what you think of it. :)

[pussnboots]

My oldest nephew has been asked to teach and play with the Chilean symphony orchestra. He will be in Chile for 6 - 8 weeks. He gets to bring his wife and daughter with him. He only has to pay airfare for his wife. All other expenses will be paid for plus he will get paid during his time there. My nephew plays the trumpet and he is actually quite good. He gets his masters this year and then is going for his doctorate. He currently goes to school in Michigan. We are so proud of him!

[kiz_paws]

That is truly an honor pussnboots, wow! Congratulations to you and your family! :)

[pussnboots]

That is truly an honor pussnboots, wow! Congratulations to you and your family! :)

Thx Kiz, last year he got accepted for the summer at a prestigious school conservatory in Santa Barbara.

[kratsayra]

Thx Kiz, last year he got accepted for the summer at a prestigious school conservatory in Santa Barbara.

Chile sounds very exciting. That's great.

I'm curious, what was the conservatory in Santa Barbara. I'm asking cause my boyfriend lives there and he works on (composing) music.

[pussnboots]

Chile sounds very exciting. That's great.

I'm curious, what was the conservatory in Santa Barbara. I'm asking cause my boyfriend lives there and he works on (composing) music.

I don't remember the name but I think its the only one in Santa Barbara.

[Granny5]

My husband, Motherhubbard's Dad, Poppy, has had a poem selected to be published on Far and Away, an outdoors ezine. The poem is Dry Run Creek that he first posted here.

[motherhubbard]

way to go Dad! you're a poet and didn't know it :p!

[Granny5]

But his nose sure does show it.

[Virgil]

My husband, Motherhubbard's Dad, Poppy, has had a poem selected to be published on Far and Away, an outdoors ezine. The poem is Dry Run Creek that he first posted here.

Yay Poppy! :banana:

[kiz_paws]

Yay Poppy, you rock! :thumbs_up

[1n50mn14]

Congrats, Poppy!

I was just offered my DREAM job, in Epsom, Surrey, the UK! Excercising and general stable work with horses XD! I have wanted to live in the UK since I was a young child. All I need to do is aqquire plane fare.

[Homyrrh]

I proudly read James 4:6 and 1 Peter 5:5...oh yeah!

[SleepyWitch]

hey, I lost loads of weight without dieting! my thesis worked wonders in that respect.
my pre-England weight was 57 kg
then after England (2005) I was a shocking 69 kg!
I shed most of that extra weight without any dieting once I was back home, but I got stock at 62 kg.
while I was working on my thesis, I lived mainly on coffee and nicotine and after I handed it in I was only 55 kg! :eek: I couldn't believe it!
but I'm afraid I lost a lot of muscle and the fat stayed around, because I didn't do my swimming while I was working on my thesis.

so, this last Sunday, I did 3,000 metres! (I used to do 3,000 a week, but it's really hard to get back into swimming once you've neglegted it for a while).
I'll do another 2,000 tomorrow and drag my hubbers to the pool again on Friday (if it's not closed because of Easter).
also, I really need to watch my weight now so it stays around 55-57 kg.
now that I've got a bit more leisure, I've got this craving for sweets all the time :(

[barbara0207]

I've got this craving for sweets all the time :(

Try fresh fruits (but not grapes or bananas, they've got lots of calories) or carrots and peppers (the red ones are rather sweet).

Have you tried sugar-free sweets? But careful, too much may have an unwanted effect on your intestines. :D

Otherwise - congratulations. I suppose swimming regularly again will make all the difference.

[Dori]

I ran a mile in 6 minutes, 45 seconds today. Not bad considering it was ~40 degrees (not taking into account wind chill) out and I was wearing shorts (my legs were numb throughout, as you might imagine). :p Also, coach told us to run at 60-70% (so as not to injure ourselves), so that's precisely what I did. ;)

I was fortunate enough to go to Myrtle Beach, South Carolina last week. We stayed in a condo with a good view of the Atlantic Ocean. :)

Just one last thing (which has been true throughout my spent existence): I can eat as much as I want and not gain weight (nothing over a pound or two, at least). :p

[Virgil]

hey, I lost loads of weight without dieting! my thesis worked wonders in that respect.
my pre-England weight was 57 kg
then after England (2005) I was a shocking 69 kg!
I shed most of that extra weight without any dieting once I was back home, but I got stock at 62 kg.
while I was working on my thesis, I lived mainly on coffee and nicotine and after I handed it in I was only 55 kg! :eek: I couldn't believe it!
but I'm afraid I lost a lot of muscle and the fat stayed around, because I didn't do my swimming while I was working on my thesis.

so, this last Sunday, I did 3,000 metres! (I used to do 3,000 a week, but it's really hard to get back into swimming once you've neglegted it for a while).
I'll do another 2,000 tomorrow and drag my hubbers to the pool again on Friday (if it's not closed because of Easter).
also, I really need to watch my weight now so it stays around 55-57 kg.
now that I've got a bit more leisure, I've got this craving for sweets all the time :(

Wow Sleepy, 12 Kg, that's like 25 pounds. Are you sure? You look fairly thin in your pictures. That's quite a swing for so short a time and for someone your size.

[kiz_paws]

Yes, your photos show that you look pretty darn good, Sleepy! So if that is with weight loss, than you've done good -- I'd not worry about losing more. But if fitness is on your mind, the swimming will definitely be a good toner. Wish to heck I could swim, what a fun way to tone up! Cheers, Kizzo :)

[SleepyWitch]

Wow Sleepy, 12 Kg, that's like 25 pounds. Are you sure? You look fairly thin in your pictures. That's quite a swing for so short a time and for someone your size.

yep, I found it incredible, too. I do wonder where all the fat went! but yes, I gained 12 kg in one academic year

thanks barbara, yep I eat fruit and veg every day, hubbers and me always have some fresh veg for dinner, like red peppers, carrots, radishes, kohlrabi... and I take some fruit to univ...



Just one last thing (which has been true throughout my spent existence): I can eat as much as I want and not gain weight (nothing over a pound or two, at least).
training for 2 hours a day wouldn't have anything to do with it? ;)

[Dori]

training for 2 hours a day wouldn't have anything to do with it? ;)

Nah, I only ran 3 miles today. :lol:

Actually, I do have a high metabolism which maintains my weight even in the off season.

[browneyedbailey]

My poem Out Where the Cotton Grows is getting an award today.

[Virgil]

My poem Out Where the Cotton Grows is getting an award today.

Hooray!!!!!


http://www.giftoflife.org/cards/amit-congratulations-480.gif

[browneyedbailey]

thanx gtg to get the award. Telll you what it gets when I get back

[browneyedbailey]

third place.

[*Classic*Charm*]

Congrats!!

[Remarkable]

I just got an award for an essay I wrote!I didn't think I'd get any,since it was controversial,against the subject,but it was appreciated!

[amanda_isabel]

Congratulations, Remarkable! (truly remarkable, and in a good way too :D)

Oh, as for something to boast about: I played with some make up earlier and wound up looking not like a mess! Yes! Make-up isn't my thing and the only thing I do know how to properly apply is foundation, not to mention that I cannot apply the same amount / weight of make-up on two different sides of the face and as a result I wind up with one of my cheeks "rosier", differently shaped eyes, etc., etc.. LOL!!!

[Virgil]

Oh, as for something to boast about: I played with some make up earlier and wound up looking not like a mess! Yes! Make-up isn't my thing and the only thing I do know how to properly apply is foundation, not to mention that I cannot apply the same amount / weight of make-up on two different sides of the face and as a result I wind up with one of my cheeks "rosier", differently shaped eyes, etc., etc.. LOL!!!

I've never been able to get the hang of the lipstick thing myself. ;) I keep smearing it across my mustache. :p

Congrats to you and to Remarkable for the essay. :)

[amanda_isabel]

I've never been able to get the hang of the lipstick thing myself. ;) I keep smearing it across my mustache. :p


practice makes perfect, Virgil :D

[Dori]

Well, let's see . . .

This week I lost 10 lbs. in four days to make my weight in the pole vault. Last night, I was fortunate enough to go on a National Honor Society field trip and I saw Pride and Prejudice as a play. Then, today, my birthday (YAY!), I took the class D section V title for pole vaulting, clearing 10 ft., 3 inches.

Have I boasted too much or shall I keep boasting?

[kasie]

No - keep boasting! Well done, you.









How did you lose 10lb - I want to know the secret, please:D

[Tiny Dancer]

I got a haircut that doesn't look shocking but actually looks better XD
haha my friend says i look like some sixties model/actress :P
ALSO
I managed to save up money (usually impossible for me) and with it I bought
The Virgin Encyclopedia of Sixties Music and
The Virgin Encyclopedia of Seventies Music

WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOH
happiness!!!!!! (is a warm gun)

[Dori]

No - keep boasting! Well done, you.









How did you lose 10lb - I want to know the secret, please:D


:D Well, there's an academic awards ceremony tonight from which I will probably get my fair share of awards.

Oh, I got a 96 on my term paper. :)

About losing weight: I ate little last week (salads and fruits comprised the majority of my meals) and I exercised more. I didn't even eat supper Friday night (and only ate half of my lunch - an apple and half a sandwich). I ran 1-2miles a day that week on top of pole vault practice, not to mention the 9 miles I did on the treadmill Thursday night. It was worth it though.

[pussnboots]

9 miles on the treadmill !!!! I dread doing just 1.5 - 2 miles. Way to go!!!

I have to say that losing 10 lbs in 4 days is not healthy but I guess you know what you are doing.

[kilted exile]

I am assuming the 10lbs in 4days will be basically the same as how boxers make weight before a fight. The majority of it is pretty much water weight & sweat, which will go back on again soon afterwards. This is why when you watch boxing you will see a day of fight weight given as well which in some cases can be up to 12lbs heavier than that at the official weigh in.

Not a particularly healthy (or long term) method for weight loss, but it wont do any real damage if you know what you are doing.

[Dori]

Yeah, I don't want to ever have to do that again (lose that much weight), but it will probably be a necessity once again at some point in the future.

Today at my academic awards ceremony I was completely surprised at some of the awards I received:

Highest Average in Math B
Highest Average in Psychology
Highest Average in US History
Highest Average in French III
Highest Average in ACE Microcomputer Applications
2008 3rd Highest Average (99.58, weighted, and that's 3rd in my class!)
The Frederick Douglass and Susan B. Anthony Award (from University of Rochester)***


***One qualified junior may be chosen each year. Nominations for the Frederick Douglass and Susan B. Anthony Award in Humanities and Social Sciences should be based on the following criteria:
-Course grades and co-curricular activities in the humanities and/or social sciences, and rigor of courses taken in these disciplines
-A demonstrated commitment to understanding and addressing difficult social issues
-Leadership
-A dedication to community action

[Virgil]

Yeah, I don't want to ever have to do that again (lose that much weight), but it will probably be a necessity once again at some point in the future.

Today at my academic awards ceremony I was completely surprised at some of the awards I received:

Highest Average in Math B
Highest Average in Psychology
Highest Average in US History
Highest Average in French III
Highest Average in ACE Microcomputer Applications
2008 3rd Highest Average (99.58, weighted, and that's 3rd in my class!)
The Frederick Douglass and Susan B. Anthony Award (from University of Rochester)***


***One qualified junior may be chosen each year. Nominations for the Frederick Douglass and Susan B. Anthony Award in Humanities and Social Sciences should be based on the following criteria:
-Course grades and co-curricular activities in the humanities and/or social sciences, and rigor of courses taken in these disciplines
-A demonstrated commitment to understanding and addressing difficult social issues
-Leadership
-A dedication to community action

Wow, that is fabulous Dori. You're one hell of a student. :thumbs_up

[Dori]

Wow, that is fabulous Dori. You're one hell of a student. :thumbs_up

And I'm only third in my class!

[pussnboots]

Ok, my boast post isn't as great as Dori's but I finally reached 500 posts. Actually this now makes 501. YAY ME!!

[Sweets America]

Well, today, I obtained my bachelor's degree. :)
I don't know the grades of the others but I'm quite sure I'm still among the best 5%. :brow:

Antiquarian said:

I resisted buying a book. For me, that's an achievement. LOL

I agree! :D

[AimusSage]

Nice boasts fellow humans of earth. :thumbs_up

I ate an ice cream today, which isn't that special, but I wanted to boast about it all the same.

Also, I started a minor galactic war by accidentally hitting a Björn Borg cube with my UFO on the way to R-U-Sirius, the binary star system that has a huge collection of puns for sale at discount prices. (the quality of the puns is debatable)

[pussnboots]

Congrats Sweets :banana: :banana: :banana:

[kasie]

I resisted a Starbucks' Strawberries and Cream frappuccino today. For me, that's a huge boast. LOL Don't know if I'll be able to resist tomorrow. Two days in a row? I'll go into withdrawal.

Antiquarian, the heat must be getting to you! Resisting buying a book one day and resisting a Strawberries and Cream frappuccino (in Starbucks, no less!) the next - I fear you must be ailing. Perhaps the best thing for you is to lie down in a cool room, not too darkened or you won't be able to see to read. :)

Congratulations, Sweets!


:D Well, there's an academic awards ceremony tonight from which I will probably get my fair share of awards.

Oh, I got a 96 on my term paper. :)

About losing weight: I ate little last week (salads and fruits comprised the majority of my meals) and I exercised more. I didn't even eat supper Friday night (and only ate half of my lunch - an apple and half a sandwich). I ran 1-2miles a day that week on top of pole vault practice, not to mention the 9 miles I did on the treadmill Thursday night. It was worth it though.

Further congratulations, Dori.

Re: losing weight. Er, thanks for the info - perhaps I'll file it for now....And I thought I had done well at the gym, cycling 10.5k and walking 1.5k on the treadmill, but I suspect I'm carrying considerable more weight and rather more years than you. :D

[kasie]

Temptation really caught up with me. LOL I'm scared.


Be sure your sins will find you out. :D

I've started using a new supermarket - today I discovered they sell books. My shopping bill came out £7 more than I expected- one fifth of my weekly shop on books and that's without logging onto amazon - hmmmm. Perhaps I should join Bookbuyers Anonymous? 'Hello, my name is kasie and I'm a compulsive bookbuyer.' What do you think? No, not yet.... Who was that saint who wanted God to make him free from sin, but not yet?

[sprinks]

After failing many tests in maths, I finally scored 87% in one!! :D YAY!! :)

[Sweets America]

After failing many tests in maths, I finally scored 87% in one!! :D YAY!! :)

Woooooooooo!! :banana: You rock my socks, and your socks, and everybody's socks! :D

[sprinks]

Woooooooooo!! :banana: You rock my socks, and your socks, and everybody's socks! :D

:D Thanks :D. That made me laugh though, and so it was like a "hahaha*HIC*haha" because I hiccupped in the middle of my laughter! :lol:

[Tiny Dancer]

I have a new friend!!
AND
HER
NAME
IS
...

Sprinks!!!

:banana: :banana:

that is my boast.

[sprinks]

I have a new friend!!
AND
HER
NAME
IS
...

Sprinks!!!

:banana: :banana:

that is my boast.

AWWWW :blush: Yay!! :D

I'm also going to boast that Tiny Dancer is my new friend too!! :D:D:D

:banana: :banana: (Those bananas make me want to dance...)

[Virgil]

After failing many tests in maths, I finally scored 87% in one!! :D YAY!! :)

Great job Sprinks. What type of math was it? Algebra, geometry, trigonmetry?

[sprinks]

Great job Sprinks. What type of math was it? Algebra, geometry, trigonmetry?

Thanks :). That test was on data analysis. I've failed trigonometry, algebra and linear functions. The whole class has failed most tests so far, but for the last topic we had a different teacher, and we all did great!!

[Virgil]

Thanks :). That test was on data analysis. I've failed trigonometry, algebra and linear functions. The whole class has failed most tests so far, but for the last topic we had a different teacher, and we all did great!!

Sounds like that original teacher was a jerk. If most students are failing the tests, then he's either not teaching correctly or the tests are bogus.

[sprinks]

Sounds like that original teacher was a jerk. If most students are failing the tests, then he's either not teaching correctly or the tests are bogus.

That's what us students keep saying!! :p. Thankfully the head of maths at our school has noticed the problem and something is being done about it. Our maths teacher (he was away due to illness, thats why we had another teacher) keeps blaming us every day, saying its our fault we do so bad because we don't do the work etc.... apparently he didn't notice that we did really well, with doing the same amount of work, but with a different teacher! :rolleyes:

[Virgil]

That's what us students keep saying!! :p. Thankfully the head of maths at our school has noticed the problem and something is being done about it. Our maths teacher (he was away due to illness, thats why we had another teacher) keeps blaming us every day, saying its our fault we do so bad because we don't do the work etc.... apparently he didn't notice that we did really well, with doing the same amount of work, but with a different teacher! :rolleyes:

Good for you. Around here it's so hard to get rid of bad teachers. And who suffers? The students.

[sprinks]

I got the highest mark in my Art exam!!!! :D:D:D Yay!! :)

[Virgil]

Alright Sprinksy! You get five stars for that. :D


http://content.ytmnd.com/content/d/3/4/d343e9ccdf93e9aab7477ea36d575eed.jpg

[sprinks]

Aww thank you Virgil!! :D. Those stars are awesome!! :D

[wyattmtthws]

An argument over the phone gave me a headache...next, my girlfriend dumped me...then it rained I was soaking wet...I got home and I found out..

I WON THE RAFFLE DRAW...BRAND NEW LAPTOP! WEEEEHHHHHHH!!!

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[sprinks]

I failed algebra and I liked it! LOL Had to have a tutor. :lol: Congratulations on passing data analysis!

Thanks Antiquarian :). I mentioned it in my last blog entry, that the maths teacher I was referring to, the one we were failing with, he's leaving!! :D. YAY!! :) It will be interesting to see what our classes exam results are like in comparison to the other classes, but I'll be happy if pass the exam :).

[Pensive]

I survived 46 degree C without a fan/anything to assist for continuous six hours. :lol:

[Sir Bartholomew]

i won this dance dance revolution contest and it was televised.

[Virgil]

I survived 46 degree C without a fan/anything to assist for continuous six hours. :lol:

That's 115F for we Americans. That's pretty hot. Was there humidity too or was it a dry heat? Ive been in a desaert where the temperature has reached 130F or 54.5C. But it was a dry heat. But at that temp who cares dry, wet, it's hot!

[Pensive]

That's 115F for we Americans. That's pretty hot. Was there humidity too or was it a dry heat? Ive been in a desaert where the temperature has reached 130F or 54.5C. But it was a dry heat. But at that temp who cares dry, wet, it's hot!

It's basically a hot dry place where I live, but one of the hottest in the country. Many people refer to it as a semi-desert too when agitated by the hotness.

And the electricity tends to go off quite a lot since we are facing a great electricity trouble in the country these day. Sometimes even for twelve hours a day but about eight-ten hours are normal everyday. This makes the matter worse and one sweats badly.

[Dori]

Report card came in:

Overall Average for the Year by Subject:
English ~ 98
Psychology ~ 97
US History ~ 97
Math B ~ 98
Chemistry ~ 89
French III ~ 98
Microcomputer Applications ~ 93
Physical Education ~ 95

As for final exams:
English ~ 98
Psychology ~ 96
US History ~ 99 (!)
Math B ~ 93
Chemistry ~ 84 (yikes!)
French III ~ 98
Microcomputer Applications ~ 87

[Virgil]

Report card came in:

Overall Average for the Year by Subject:
English ~ 98
Psychology ~ 97
US History ~ 97
Math B ~ 98
Chemistry ~ 89
French III ~ 98
Microcomputer Applications ~ 93
Physical Education ~ 95

As for final exams:
English ~ 98
Psychology ~ 96
US History ~ 99 (!)
Math B ~ 93
Chemistry ~ 84 (yikes!)
French III ~ 98
Microcomputer Applications ~ 87

What no hundreds?? You're going to have to:crash: improve. :p ;)

[EricP]

I just found out that I scored in the bottom 33rd percentile on my LSAT, which means I don't have to worry about going into debt paying to go to law school. OK, I guess that's nothing to boast about.

[Pensive]

Wow, it seems like you have done very well, Dori! :)

Hmmm my boast? I managed not banging my head against the wall when I really wanted to do so. Damn it now is that something to boast about?

[Dori]

What no hundreds?? You're going to have to:crash: improve. :p ;)

Yes, I know. :p

I came so close in US History though. :D

[Nightshade]

I just discovered I was the first person to use the term 'litnet' on the litnet. In other words I invented it !!!!!!!!!!!!.
cue manic laughter.... MWAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA
:lol::lol::lol::lol:
and HA!
:nod:

[Niamh]

I just discovered I was the first person to use the term 'litnet' on the litnet. In other words I invented it !!!!!!!!!!!!.
cue manic laughter.... MWAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA
:lol::lol::lol::lol:
and HA!
:nod:

Cool!!!!! :D
I was the first person to use the term Litaversary! :p

[Virgil]

I just discovered I was the first person to use the term 'litnet' on the litnet. In other words I invented it !!!!!!!!!!!!.
cue manic laughter.... MWAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA
:lol::lol::lol::lol:
and HA!
:nod:

How do you know that? :alien: Did you find your original post?

[Niamh]

I think she did! :nod:

[Virgil]

I think she did! :nod:

And how does she know it was the first time anyone had ever used the term?

[Nightshade]

Ehem.... well I looked it up, that is I looked up the term litnet and had it arranged from first occurrence to last...btw FYI there are over 500 occurrences of the term litnet on the litnet!

[Weisinheimer]

I did my first shift on my new job and I didn't kill my patient. Yes! I'm working as a health aide in someone's home.



I just discovered I was the first person to use the term 'litnet' on the litnet. In other words I invented it !!!!!!!!!!!!.
cue manic laughter.... MWAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA
:lol::lol::lol::lol:
and HA!
:nod:

wow! congratulations.

[AimusSage]

I would like to mention that I have recently become a God and that you all should not worship me, because gods do not deserve to be worshipped by you commoners.

[Scheherazade]

Ehem.... well I looked it up, that is I looked up the term litnet and had it arranged from first occurrence to last...btw FYI there are over 500 occurrences of the term litnet on the litnet!Not to rain on your parade, Night, but the search lists only the most recent 500 results in any search. The ones before that doesn't get listed.

Good luck on the new job, Weisinheimer!

And Aimus, welcome to the Club! ;)

[Nightshade]

Not to rain on your parade, Night, but the search lists only the most recent 500 results in any search. The ones before that doesn't get listed.

Not to rain on your parade or nothing but the first post I see is the 23of October 2005 ( the litnet crier!)
and the newest one I can see is in in october 2006
so :p

[Scheherazade]

I have no parade to be rained on so be my guest.

You mean since October 2006 the term hasn't been used?

[Nightshade]

No I was viewing oldest to newest and so it showed only the oldest 500...
:D

Edit: there have been 500 posts referring to litnet since the 28th of January this year.
:D

[Scheherazade]

In that case, it must be so... Way to go!

[kasie]

I have just completed the General Knowledge Crossword in Saturday's Daily Telegraph, for only the third time ever - and I only had to look up four clues. (Oh, all right, six clues.) Now I'm going to post it off and win £200 and a copy of Whitaker's Almanac - that's me and goodness knows how many hundred others. :)

[Niamh]

OOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!! I finally have something to boast about! :D
http://i138.photobucket.com/albums/q268/niamhking/artemisfowlposter001.jpg
http://www.online-literature.com/forums/blogs/viewblog.php?userid=23587&entry=6067
:D :D :D :D :D

[Weisinheimer]

That's awesome Niamh!! Way to go! :thumbs_up

[InspireMe]

i went to the dentist today after more than a year (yucky, i know), but i have nothing wrong with my teeth! no cavities! very noice.

p.s. this has nothing to do with boasting.. but, one thing i found absolutely silly.. my dentist asked me if i have kids. i stared at him for a moment and replied, "no, i'm only 19!" besides, i always thought i looked young for my age. what a weirdo.

[Virgil]

p.s. this has nothing to do with boasting.. but, one thing i found absolutely silly.. my dentist asked me if i have kids. i stared at him for a moment and replied, "no, i'm only 19!" besides, i always thought i looked young for my age. what a weirdo.
That does sound like he had some ulterior motives. I wouldn't trust him.

[SleepyWitch]

That does sound like he had some ulterior motives. I wouldn't trust him.

yeah, I thought so, too. it sounds like a pick-up line, as if he was trying to find out whether she's married.

[InspireMe]

yeah, I thought so, too. it sounds like a pick-up line, as if he was trying to find out whether she's married.

He could have been doing that, after all I noticed he didn't have a wedding ring. (It's a habit when I see a guy, I always look at his hands. Meh.) But he acted normal after that.. it was quite odd.

[Pensive]

Hmmmm...what to boast about! Let me think. Really there has been little lately for me to boast about. Maybe that at the moment I am controlling my sleep for quite a long time to adjust my sleeping routine. I really need to do that, educational institutes are just about to resume their studies!


He could have been doing that, after all I noticed he didn't have a wedding ring. (It's a habit when I see a guy, I always look at his hands. Meh.) But he acted normal after that.. it was quite odd.

And the guys with a wedding ring on, don't they use pick-up lines? :p

[InspireMe]

well, i would hope they direct their pick-up lines to their wives...

[kasie]

p.s. this has nothing to do with boasting.. but, one thing i found absolutely silly.. my dentist asked me if i have kids. i stared at him for a moment and replied, "no, i'm only 19!" besides, i always thought i looked young for my age. what a weirdo.

Maybe the dentist has a regular line of 'patter', like hairdressers: 'Have you been away on your holiday yet? Where did you go? oooh, lovely! Are you doing anything special this weekend?' etc. etc Maybe he was kicking himself for launching into his usual line of mindless chatter with only half his mind on it when he suddenly realised he had started on the wrong one!

[InspireMe]

ahh that is also what i thought he was doing, but i wasn't sure how to explain it. line of 'patter'... i love that!

something to boast about.. i got paid at work today and i got more than i expected! i worked harder than i thought. go me!

[Virgil]

Maybe the dentist has a regular line of 'patter', like hairdressers: 'Have you been away on your holiday yet? Where did you go? oooh, lovely! Are you doing anything special this weekend?' etc. etc Maybe he was kicking himself for launching into his usual line of mindless chatter with only half his mind on it when he suddenly realised he had started on the wrong one!

Possibly but I still wouldn't trust him Inspire. ;)

[RobinHood3000]

Recently got the sheet music for Don McLean's "American Pie" from the music store - so much fun. ^_^

[InspireMe]

Possibly but I still wouldn't trust him Inspire. ;)

yeah, i have to go with you on that. even if his intentions really were harmless, i don't trust him anyway. haha

[djy78usa]

Well, after seeing some of the other post counts around here, its not that impressive, but for someone that normally doesn't spend a lot of time on forums, 500 posts is a big number!

[Equality72521]

I haven't had a coke in two weeks.

I'm proud of myself!

[InspireMe]

hmm, my 40th post! yay! hahahahah try that for an unimpressive post count. but i'm still happy.. i'm usually terrible at keeping up with forums.

[samercury]

I've had my cell for almost a year now and I still haven't lost it (well, not for more than a day)! :D

[Bakiryu]

I decided to eat less sweets and lost 7 Pounds!!! :D

[Virgil]

I decided to eat less sweets and lost 7 Pounds!!! :D
That is great Baki. :)

[kasie]

I decided to eat less sweets and lost 7 Pounds!!! :D

Well done, Bakiryu - you are a model to us all!

[sprinks]

Yay!! Nice work everyone, you should be proud of your work no matter how big or small it seems to you!! :)

As for me... we had our awards assembly for Semester 1 (as my blog readers would know :)) and I got 5 awards, and am top of 4 of my classes: TEE Art, 1a/1b Drama, History and Media :)

[Lioness_Heart]

I got my A-Level results last week, and got 4 As with full marks in 9 of my modules.

And I actually got an A in further maths. Yay!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

That feels better.

[Scheherazade]

Way to go, Lioness! :)

What are your plans for the university?

[Virgil]

Very good Lioness. You are a true Lioness. ;)

[InspireMe]

i painted a picture for the first time in three years! :)!!
i am very proud of myself.

[aeroport]

Five Henry James novels in two and a half months... Plus lots of short fiction by HJ and by HP Lovecraft, along with two Roth novels.
Altogether a pretty productive summer. :)

[kasie]

Five Henry James novels in two and a half months... Plus lots of short fiction by HJ and by HP Lovecraft, along with two Roth novels.
Altogether a pretty productive summer. :)


Well done, Jamesian - but remember Thurber's comment:

I have the reputation of having read all of Henry James - which would argue a misspent youth....and middle age. :D

[Taliesin]

Told my mother about my sexuality today.

As they say, those that mind don't matter and those that matter don't mind.

[Virgil]

Five Henry James novels in two and a half months... Plus lots of short fiction by HJ and by HP Lovecraft, along with two Roth novels.
Altogether a pretty productive summer. :)
That is impressive. I couldn't read James in back to back novels. I would go batty. :D


Told my mother about my sexuality today.

As they say, those that mind don't matter and those that matter don't mind.
Tal, I hope it went well.

[aeroport]

Well done, Jamesian - but remember Thurber's comment:

I have the reputation of having read all of Henry James - which would argue a misspent youth....and middle age. :D

That is hilarious - and so true! I have almost everything he wrote at this point, and I still can't imagine having read it all. It's just too much...
Anyway, thanks, kasie and Virgil. :)

[Pensive]

Hmmmm a boast....well I admitted to myself just now that I have not got too much to boast about. Can that be a boast itself? :p


I got my A-Level results last week, and got 4 As with full marks in 9 of my modules.

And I actually got an A in further maths. Yay!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

That feels better.

Congratulations, that's just amazing! :banana:


Altogether a pretty productive summer.

That's good! :D


Told my mother about my sexuality today.

As they say, those that mind don't matter and those that matter don't mind.

:D

[Taliesin]

It went okay.
At least not like this (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7fEdyBdx_Ls).

I don't have that fancy accent.

[Niamh]

Something to boast about! I recieved post in work yesterday! It was a book and a box of chocolates from an Author with a card to say thanks for everything. Isnt that sweet!

[SleepyWitch]

congrats, everyone.
Tal, you can practice the fancy accent. I'm sure you'll get there ;)

[Lioness_Heart]

Way to go, Lioness! :)

What are your plans for the university?

Thank-you! and to Virgil and Pensive also.

I'm going to study physics at St Andrews University in Scotland come september, but it's getting scarily close...

[SleepyWitch]

my first batch of written exams are over :banana:
there's nothing to boast, really, but I'm glad I'm done with them.
Linguistics (today) was ****e. You can pick from 11 different topics and it's recommended to prepare one special topic plus this one thingy where you have to know bits from all areas and apply them to a text. I'd focused on syntax and studied loads and loads and kept the text thingy as a back-up.
as it turned out, the syntax question was a single essay question instead of 5 or 6 analyses. I could have written lots about this questions, only not from the angle that the examiner had in mind. so I did the text thing instead but was only able to answer 5 out of 7 questions because I had no idea about the other two topics :( :( so I'll probably get a C :( I could have gotten an A if the syntax question hadn't been an essay :( :( :(
but translation and essay writing went fine :)

let's hope Geography (Friday next week and the Monday after that) will be better as a compensation. (slim chance of that, but one can hope).

[browneyedbailey]

I have a Geometry class that's like 3 years above my grade level and in my Pre-Alg. year, I failed the section on Geometry. I was sooooo worried about this year, but I have made A's on all od my tests and never below a B on any hoework. Yay me!

[idiosynchrissy]

My grand achievement today? I did not call anyone a douche bag. Well except for Ming and Flash Gordon. But I mean real people.

[eyemaker]

This is my 1,000th post! Yay:)

[Virgil]

This is my 1,000th post! Yay:)

Yay!! Congrats. :D

[Poetess]

Eyemaker!!! JUST LIKE MIIIIIIINE! I mean I reached my boast post lol


It went okay.
At least not like this (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7fEdyBdx_Ls).

I don't have that fancy accent.

LOL
I like it, what`s the accent? I mean which part or country of Europe. I understand the American accent more... if not spoken too fast :p

[SleepyWitch]

LOL
I like it, what`s the accent? I mean which part or country of Europe. I understand the American accent more... if not spoken too fast :p

Poetess, I think it's North of England (probably very far up north, near Scotland). You can tell by the way they pronounce their o's and say "Our John". - better ask a native speaker, though

[Remarkable]

Everyone in my new class sees me as an authority in literature by now!

[kasie]

....I like it, what`s the accent? I mean which part or country of Europe. I understand the American accent more... if not spoken too fast :p

It's Northern Ireland - a difficult accent for a non-native to produce, easy to mimic but difficult to get just right, Catherine Tate makes not a bad job of it.

[TheFifthElement]

Well, I've finally sold the car and instead of slobbing on my a*se every day, I cycle the 3.6 miles to the train station (and back! 7.2 miles in total). Done the first week and now into the second and it's getting easier (and colder).

Today I nearly ran over a squirrel in the park. Squirrels, as it happens, are quite indecisive!

[barbara0207]

Admirable, Fifth! I couldn't do that - not every day and in all kinds of weather.

[SleepyWitch]

It's Northern Ireland - a difficult accent for a non-native to produce, easy to mimic but difficult to get just right, Catherine Tate makes not a bad job of it.

thanks kasie, I never knew Northern Irish sounds like this. but I suppose that explains why it sounds a little like Scottish

[eyemaker]

I got the highest score (149/150) in our Phil. Literature subject.. I only have one mistake- It has something to do with the teachers chosen font size, she's very practical when it comes to test papers. She often use one bond sheet for all 150 questions...:D We actually need extra effort in reading every questions slowly and carefully.

[TheFifthElement]

Admirable, Fifth! I couldn't do that - not every day and in all kinds of weather.

Thanks barbara! I've been lucky the weather's been pretty good so far, but I actually enjoy cycling in the rain! My route takes me through a local park and when it rains I get a days relief from dogs, especially those on flexi-leads - a cyclists nightmare!

[ntropyincarnate]

i lost 12 pounds in 3 weeks...i'm thrilled

[Tournesol]

Today I cleaned the house and changed the curtains...my back is killing me with pain right now, but I feel pretty good about myself!

[wilbur lim]

Being haughty may sometimes be significant and permits you to work to your zenith of ability.I am proud of myself today that I had finally,with hard toil,finished my homework.Now I shall continue to read my pristine book.

[samercury]

I got and A- on a chem exam I thought I failed :eek:

[Virgil]

I got and A- on a chem exam I thought I failed :eek:

Alright!!! That's great. :) :) :)

[kiz_paws]

i lost 12 pounds in 3 weeks...i'm thrilled
Hey, congratulations!


Being haughty may sometimes be significant and permits you to work to your zenith of ability.I am proud of myself today that I had finally,with hard toil,finished my homework.Now I shall continue to read my pristine book. :p Love it.



I got and A- on a chem exam I thought I failed Congratulations, samercury!

[wilbur lim]

What I am proud of today is that...I...am...demure and... eccentric.

[Nightshade]

Ive finally -finally mind you- done somthing with my profile!!
:banana:

( with the Niamh faerie's help of course!) :D

[SleepyWitch]

- I got an A on my oral area studies exam. that's one of my English exams. Area Studies (Landeskunde) is bits of history, geography, culture, current events etc. My special topics were The School System of the UK / US and Agriculture in the UK / US. After that there were a couple of minutes left for general questions. The teacher asked me about the political system in the UK, the role of the monarch today, (illegal) immigration in the US.
I got As both on the content and on my English language skills :) :) :)

- I've taken up jogging and went 3 times last week, 1x 4 km and 2 x 6 km. Last night we went again (my "hubby" rides his bike and I jog) and I did 6 km. The downside is I don't have time to do my swimming regularly what with exam preparation, so jogging doesn't tip the balance on the weight loss front.

[kiz_paws]

Yay Nightie! :lol:

Awesome jobs, Sleepy, congratulations! :thumbs_up

[barbara0207]

Great job, Nightshade! I love your background, font and colours. :thumbs_up

Congratulations, Sleepy! :thumbs_up I'm very happy you passed your exam, and with top marks, too! What's up next?

[TheFifthElement]

i just bought a wii-fit!!!!!! - yipeeeeeeeee

[Niamh]

congrats Sleepy! :banana:

[Nightshade]

Congrats sleepy!! And have fun fifth!

[Virgil]

i just bought a wii-fit!!!!!! - yipeeeeeeeee

This may sound silly but what's a wii-fit? [See Fith, I use the word silly in reference to me. ;)]

[SleepyWitch]

Great job, Nightshade! I love your background, font and colours. :thumbs_up

Congratulations, Sleepy! :thumbs_up I'm very happy you passed your exam, and with top marks, too! What's up next?

thanks :)
Literature (oral; I'm doing 19th c. novel and Shakespeare), didactics; and then it's the same all over in Geography: physical geo, regional geo, didactics.

[Nightshade]

19th c novels? early or late 19th centurey Sleepy? or are you doing the whole thing?
Shakespeare? does that mean you will be hanging out in the shakespeare subforums and joiing in with the shakepseare readings in the book club? - as a sort of study aid of course :p

[TheFifthElement]

This may sound silly but what's a wii-fit? [See Fith, I use the word silly in reference to me. ;)]

I see you tempered it with the word 'may' ;)

The wii-fit is a game that goes with the Nintendo Wii console and consists of a balance board and, I think, 49 'mini-games' designed to improve your fitness, mainly core stability. So it's got aerobic games, yoga, skiing, those sorts of things, and because it's linked to a games console it is also fun! Details here: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wii_Fit

[kiz_paws]

i just bought a wii-fit!!!!!! - yipeeeeeeeee
Awesome! I want one, too! :thumbs_up
Have fun, eh? :p

[Nightshade]

I just semi dismantled a chest of drawers emptied a shed ( contets of which is unknown) moved the chest fof drawers into the shed reassmebled it and put away aload of junk in pitch darknes and ugly rain.. and the only causlty was my thumb I seem to hae been stabed by a rusty nail from somthing in the shed...but it didnt draw blood so not too bad...
I need to talk to the landlady about getting somekind of light in the garden...:rolleyes:

[Virgil]

I see you tempered it with the word 'may' ;)

Well, one is never sure oneself is being silly. Otherwise one would be silly. I'm at least open to the possiblitiy of being silly. :lol: Oh and I am definitely very silly. :D


The wii-fit is a game that goes with the Nintendo Wii console and consists of a balance board and, I think, 49 'mini-games' designed to improve your fitness, mainly core stability. So it's got aerobic games, yoga, skiing, those sorts of things, and because it's linked to a games console it is also fun! Details here: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wii_Fit
Hey that's great. Between this and your post about giving up your car (I think I'm remembering that, though I have no idea where you posted it) you seem to be very serious about getiting fit. Good for you. It's been almost two years now that I really got serious in my exercise. I've been going to a gym (no high tech approach, but you know how old fashion I am ;)) two or three times a week plus a good walk at least once a week and I'm in as good of fitness as when I was in my twenties. It feels great. Best of luck. :)

[TheFifthElement]

Hey that's great. Between this and your post about giving up your car (I think I'm remembering that, though I have no idea where you posted it) you seem to be very serious about getiting fit. Good for you. It's been almost two years now that I really got serious in my exercise. I've been going to a gym (no high tech approach, but you know how old fashion I am ;)) two or three times a week plus a good walk at least once a week and I'm in as good of fitness as when I was in my twenties. It feels great. Best of luck. :)
Thanks Virgil :) I used it for the first time yesterday and today I am aching!! Which is good. The yoga exercises are really good, and a good support to the cycling which is going really well (despite the weather). As for getting serious about getting fit, yes that's probably the case. I recently read Haruki Murakami's semi-biography What I talk about when I talk about running and it reminded me of a few things. I guess it's easy to fall into the trappings of convenience, but I've always been quite an active person - we didn't have a car until I was 17 so I walked pretty much everywhere and I never used to be put off by distance. Obviously that's changed! But not anymore. I've been cycling for 5 weeks now and I'm already feeling the benefits in terms of improved mood, I'm less agitated than I used to be particularly when I get to work, and physically I'm more resilient - I've had a cold which was not a bad cold, and there are other benefits which I could only mention in the women's only thread ;) So, good news all round really :)

[SleepyWitch]

I just semi dismantled a chest of drawers emptied a shed ( contets of which is unknown) moved the chest fof drawers into the shed reassmebled it and put away aload of junk in pitch darknes and ugly rain.. and the only causlty was my thumb I seem to hae been stabed by a rusty nail from somthing in the shed...but it didnt draw blood so not too bad...
I need to talk to the landlady about getting somekind of light in the garden...:rolleyes:

nope, I had my exam today.

guess who's got an A? :banana:

[TheFifthElement]

nope, I had my exam today.

guess who's got an A? :banana:

Well done Sleepy :thumbs_up

[librarius_qui]

:thumbs_up If finances go as planned for November, I'll be glad to boast about something very peculiar to me, and you'll hear of me; :thumbs_up if things go really good, I'll boast of two things! :thumbs_up :thumbs_up

( :( If things DON'T work out however, is there anywhere I can say how miserable I'll be? ... :bawling: )


librarius
:crash:

[Weisinheimer]

I just passed the Biology CLEP test!! I'm so psyched.

[SleepyWitch]

congrats Weisinheimer.

er, what is CLEP?

[Weisinheimer]

CLEP stands for college level examination program. Basically, instead of actually taking a class, you can pass a test to demonstrate that you know the material, and get college credit for it as if you had taken the course.

[Virgil]

Good for you Weisy. Looks like Larry brought you some luck. ;) Oh you didn't need luck.

[Weisinheimer]

Haha, he was in my purse as I was taking it. That must've been how I passed, cuz it seemed like I was guessing for most of the questions.

[SleepyWitch]

CLEP stands for college level examination program. Basically, instead of actually taking a class, you can pass a test to demonstrate that you know the material, and get college credit for it as if you had taken the course.

I see. sounds cool :)

guess who's got an A in Teaching Geography (30 mins oral exam)?
bah, I'm really knackered now but I've got Physical Geography (40 mins) on Tuesday next week, so I really need to cram. :(

[Weisinheimer]

congrats, Sleepy. Good luck with the upcoming exam. I'm sure you'll do great.

[Domer121]

I just got 195 out of 200 on my english formal paper.!! the average was 160!!! Im so happy~~!!!! I pulled the curve up!!! :):)

[Weisinheimer]

Awesome job, Domer!

[Bitterfly]

And I gave my first post-graduate literature class today, and it didn't go too badly!! Horribly stressful but ultimately exciting! :)

[andave_ya]

And I gave my first post-graduate literature class today, and it didn't go too badly!! Horribly stressful but ultimately exciting! :)

:thumbs_up THAT is COOL. I am hoping to teach literature at a university sometime in the future :)

I've spent over three hours almost all in one go on a single scholarship.

[Petrarch's Love]

And I gave my first post-graduate literature class today, and it didn't go too badly!! Horribly stressful but ultimately exciting! :)

Sounds amazing, Bitterfly. I'm still getting a handle on undergraduate teaching (still a doctoral candidate near the start of the dissertation process), but it must be exciting when you get to lead graduate level discussion. How is it that it was your first class today, though? Our term is almost done. Is it some sort of short seminar or on an unusual schedule? What's your field or time period of literary interest? I'm a Renaissance woman, myself, as my screen name suggests.

[Bitterfly]

I'm in a slightly different system, which would be hard and long to explain, ha ha! My usual teaching is at undergraduate level, mostly literature and translation, but not specialised since the curriculum changes every year. This is the contrary of boring but keeps me working so much that I had to delay the post-grad class until now (it runs on till March)!

I don't consider myself a specialist of any particular period, but rather a dilettante in and exploratory amateur of many, even though my MAs (? not sure of the equivalent) were about authors of the Romantic and Modernist periods (my faves, in British literature). I still have a LOT to learn and read... And I haven't started on a doctorate yet (they accept you at university level here with a different type of post-graduate diploma), but I'll probably want to work on someone from that period again (or maybe from the Victorian era... see, that's the problem, too much to choose from!).

I noticed you were Renaissance, but I know practically nothing about that period (apart from Shakespeare, whom I've had to give classes on - and even then, not much). :blush:

The older the students are the nicer it is, because they actually understand everything you say! :D But it's hard because they've obviously more demanding.

[grace86]

Haha not a graduate student or anything, still working on my undergrad courses, but I just got a 99/100 on my ethnography midterm exam! My professor is in the top of the field on Mayan archaeology so I really feel like I accomplished something! I studied so hard for it!

I also got a B on my structural and descriptive linguistics midterm, which is crazy because I thought I was gonna fail that one for sure. Another one that I did major studying for!

[kratsayra]

And I gave my first post-graduate literature class today, and it didn't go too badly!! Horribly stressful but ultimately exciting! :)

That sounds really exciting! I'm a PhD student teaching undergraduate courses like Petrarch. I often wonder what it will be like, as a starting professor, to actually teach grad (or post-grad, depending on your location) courses. Sounds kind of daunting, so congratulations.


Haha not a graduate student or anything, still working on my undergrad courses, but I just got a 99/100 on my ethnography midterm exam! My professor is in the top of the field on Mayan archaeology so I really feel like I accomplished something! I studied so hard for it!

I also got a B on my structural and descriptive linguistics midterm, which is crazy because I thought I was gonna fail that one for sure. Another one that I did major studying for!

Good job on your midterms. It's also nice to hear a student happy with a B that they've worked hard for. :)

[sprinks]

We had our awards ceremony, I came first in History, Art, and the 1A/1B Drama classes :)

[Remarkable]

We had our awards ceremony, I came first in History, Art, and the 1A/1B Drama classes :)


Good work!!!

Ooh,I never thought I'd be THIS good in Physics!!!I always thought my area of ability was Literature...

[SleepyWitch]

congrats sprinks and remarkable!

I've just had my 40 mins oral exam in Physical Geography and got a B. I would have given myself a C. I did know a lot, but the stupid examiner kept asking the wrong questions. I had studied my two special topics in a systematic way and could have given them in a logical, well-structured order, but he kept asking about stupid "facts" that didn't even really have to do with my topic.
Anyway, I can't complain about a B.

[Scheherazade]

Congrats, Sleepy. What's left now?

I have just met a German lady who teaches ESOL at the college I work; have you heard from that job application yet?

[SleepyWitch]

Congrats, Sleepy. What's left now?

I have just met a German lady who teaches ESOL at the college I work; have you heard from that job application yet?

now there's only regional geography (I'm doing the structural change of the US economy + toursim in Germany).
about the application, the deadline is only in March and they haven't even got the details for 2009 on their homepage yet. so I hope they haven't cancelled this programme.

[1n50mn14]

Congrats to everybody!

New puppy knows how to sit, fetch AND do his business outdoors (most of the time.) And he's only 7 weeks. XD

[*Classic*Charm*]

New puppy knows how to sit, fetch AND do his business outdoors (most of the time.) And he's only 7 weeks. XD

Impressive!!!!

[Virgil]

Congrats to everybody!

New puppy knows how to sit, fetch AND do his business outdoors (most of the time.) And he's only 7 weeks. XD

Congrats to everyone from me as well. As to you Becca, wow, you are a good trainer. Seven weeks and all the they want to do is run, eat and sleep.

[1n50mn14]

Virg, as I'm not in school or working right now, I've got unlimited time, attention and energy to spend on puppy. He has about three hours of 'good phases' throughout the day. The rest is insanity.

[Virgil]

Virg, as I'm not in school or working right now, I've got unlimited time, attention and energy to spend on puppy. He has about three hours of 'good phases' throughout the day. The rest is insanity.

Yes I understand. :lol:

[Remarkable]

I won this competition organised by th American Embassy here and maybe,if over there they decide so,I might be going to the States for one month for summer school!It does feel wonderful to be the first time after time :-D !

[Weisinheimer]

Congrats Remarkble. That sounds awesome!! :thumbs_up

[Virgil]

I won this competition organised by th American Embassy here and maybe,if over there they decide so,I might be going to the States for one month for summer school!It does feel wonderful to be the first time after time :-D !

That's fabulous Remarkable. Where are you from? Your profile doesn't say. And what part of the US will you be?

[Joreads]

We had our awards ceremony, I came first in History, Art, and the 1A/1B Drama classes :)

Wow well done

[Thespian1975]

I've won best actor TWICE in our group awards ceremonies. I have also won best play in a national NODA awards - it was for The Haunting of Hill House.

[Virgil]

Well, with a name like Thepian, you ought to win best actor. :D Well, done. If you're ever a famous actor, you will let us know I hope. :)

[librarius_qui]

MY BLUE (playmo') TIMBERED HOUSE ARRIVED! I HAVE A HOME, NOW!!!

I bet noone shares this feeling! haha! :D


:crash:

[Remarkable]

That's fabulous Remarkable. Where are you from? Your profile doesn't say. And what part of the US will you be?

I'm from Albania:D.This summer...Mmmm...North Carolina is for sure and then we might be traveling a bit around the country:Washington D.C and so...
I should definitely update my profile:D!

Again boasting now:p...
Me and my friends from school created this absolutely fantastic innovative Christams Tree with coloured tyres of all kinds right in the middle of the city.It was for a competition but we ended having sooooo much fun(and sooooo much paint on our clothes)!We don't know yet if we'll win,though...

[Virgil]

I'm from Albania:D.This summer...Mmmm...North Carolina is for sure and then we might be traveling a bit around the country:Washington D.C and so...
I should definitely update my profile:D!

Again boasting now:p...
Me and my friends from school created this absolutely fantastic innovative Christams Tree with coloured tyres of all kinds right in the middle of the city.It was for a competition but we ended having sooooo much fun(and sooooo much paint on our clothes)!We don't know yet if we'll win,though...

Well, that is fantastic about you going to the US. If you happen to be in New York, let me know.

Ok, here's my boast. I gave my sixth blood donation of the year todaay. i think that is the most anyone can give in any one year. You are allowed to donate every 56 days here and I basically donated every other month. I do hope my blood helps some needy person. :)

[librarius_qui]

Well, that is fantastic about you going to the US. If you happen to be in New York, let me know.

Ok, here's my boast. I gave my sixth blood donation of the year todaay. i think that is the most anyone can give in any one year. You are allowed to donate every 56 days here and I basically donated every other month. I do hope my blood helps some needy person. :)


Your boas is much too kind, Virgil! It shouldn't count as one ... Maybe it counts as the opposite of a boasting! :D haha!


Libri~
:crash:

[Virgil]

Thanks Libri. :)

[kiz_paws]

What wonderful people to rub shoulders with indeed!

Congrats to all! :nod: :thumbs_up

[Weisinheimer]

I got a job! :banana::banana::banana:

[kilted exile]

I got a job! :banana::banana::banana:

The real boast comes when you retire:lol: nah, congrats

[SleepyWitch]

congrats Thespian, Remarkable and Virgil :thumbs_up

I finally got my exam results (for my graduation exams, similar to MA)
I've got an 1.68 overall. 1 is the best mark, like A and 2 corresponds to a B. So I'm somewhere around an A-. :banana:
I've got an A on my thesis :banana: and the dreaded C in Linguistics like I expected :( .

[kasie]

Congratulations, Weisinheimer - I hope you will be happy and successful in your new job.

Congratulations, Sleepywitch - what's next?

Congratulations, Virgil - does that mean you have an empty arm now? (Whoops, that dates me... and I shouldn't make jokes about such a worthy cause, so - apologies. They don't want my blood - too many allergies floating round in it, they said.)

[Virgil]

Great job Sleepy. Does that mean now you're a teacher?


Kasie, thank you. I've never heard the expession "empty arm" but yes I probably do. :D

[kilted exile]

I did well. Only 2 pints, then coke the rest of the night:)

[Virgil]

I did well. Only 2 pints, then coke the rest of the night:)

Great Kilt. That's discipline. You reminded me. I used to switch over to club sodas with a lime at some point. Everyone used to think I was still drinking something sophisticated :lol: and were shocked when they asked. One person was shocked at how much he thought I was drinking without getting the least bit drunk. :D

[Weisinheimer]

The real boast comes when you retire:lol: nah, congrats

haha, thanks.


Congratulations, Weisinheimer - I hope you will be happy and successful in your new job.


Thank you, Kasie. I hope so too. :)