Male and Female Imponderables--No more Shakespeare
POSTED BY: Tristan
UPDATED: Friday, August 4, 2006 21:44
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No others for her, MsG - she is an only. She is still in a family of freaks though, having me and my wife as parents...
For reasons I can't explain, I ALWAYS wanted the first name Alex. Evry story I ever wrote that was a proxy for what I wanted to do - Alex was the main character's name.
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New first name?
Does "Emperor" count?
"Don't put your trust in revolutions. They always come around again. That's why they're called revolutions. People die, and nothing changes." -Terry Pratchett "Night Watch"
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Hello, again, fellow Imponderable-ers...at least for a few moments. Can't go to bed yet, the sheets are still drying (Yes, we have more than one set, but it sounds funnier that way).
MisterG, welcome to the fast-paced world of pondering. It's ok, this is actually kind of a slow day. You should try being gone a weekend and catching up with two threads that whizzed by 
I am happy with my name. In my younger years, I liked the name Trace (pronounced "traes"). I also fell in love with Tristan a long time ago...it may not be my birth name, but more people may know me by that name than any other!
Welcome back, LittleAlbatross! Glad to hear you had fun.
NVG, even if you never have children of your own, you are a wonderful father.
Alright, all, I am off to check the sheets. I will see you all tomorrow!
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Ahh, names... well my first name, I rather like, because it's a traditional irish name (for all my american passport and accent, i dont have a drop of "american" blood in my body) and here in california, i've almost never had someone else named that. i like it in that respect.
My middle name, i've come to respect, though i use to hate it because of the crude jokes that could be... nvm.
My last name, oh god i hate it. And if i told you guys anything about it, with a phone book of california you could find me. it's so damned unique (basically cause my dad's father made it up) that if the terminator comes to kill me.... i'm screwed. (dunno where the terminator reference came from, only saw that movie once a long time ago.)
On the subject of reading logs... yech. So, second grade I believe I was supposed to read for 30 minutes a night. Call me petty, but this really annoyed me at the time. And reading logs have bugged me ever since. Something about a lack of free will, that maybe if i didnt have to do it, i'd want to. Anyways, last two years my english class has required 5 hours a week. Which i guess isnt really that much, but...same principal. Plus i'm way busier... urgh. I've been known to fudge the damn things, no one but TAs ever checks them. And for some absurd reason, history books (which half the time i really enjoy) dont count! 
"But, these strong women characters?"
"Why aren't you asking 100 other guys why they don't write strong women characters?" -Joss Whedon
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Hi All...
PR: Is it this type of sushi?
(sorry, bit large)
When my brain fries (pretty often) I call it Edo-style sushi ('s how I heard it described once), actual name is nigiri sushi -- and usually the ones that most westerners think of/parody when they talk about 'sushi.' 
There are a couple other types -- in Hawaii, there used to be "pan sushi" (think a pyrex cake pan with a thick layer of sushi rice and covered with canned tuna cooked in soy sauce and sugar, scrambled egg slivers, and/or other items that might have been in a maki-zushi), there's a "pressed" sushi, and chirashi sushi
(basically a bowl of sushi rice with the nigiri toppings on top).
Rugbug: Darnit! We can't persuade you to join us? 
I agree, being with the same kids all day, every day is a lot more than I can tolerate....but that's why I teach high school students. 
NV: I agree with the earlier suggestions -- read to the children you're taking care of, make the reading an adventure by asking questions of the pictures, guessing what will happen next, have them create alternate endings... When they have homework, when they're young, show interest in their work, be excited with them on their successes, encourage them to figure things out.
Another thing you can do is model good behavior for homework (if you have any work you take home). Avoid being negative about your "homework." You don't have to be excited about doing it, but your attitude towards your work helps them develop their own attitude towards the same work.
*hugs NV* Thank you, thank you for the positive words about teachers. My co-workers and I definitely appreciate hearing the public appreciate what we do.
To all the bubble bath horror stories: *giggle* Since I don't have any jets in my bath tub, I've never experienced that situation of overloading bubbles...
Guy: 
Most of the foods I mentioned fall under the "looks can be decieving" category. I guess I shouldn't explain what balut or bagaoong is.
Whomever mentioned tiny whole fish: Was it dried? It could be iriko.
..grew up eating that as a snack...and people I know talk about eating a bowl of rice with a handful of these on top with a great deal of nostalgia. It's described as a type of anchovy.
Reading logs: *heh* I fall under the 'odd duck' category...my parents pushed doing 'reading logs' when I was young, because I read so much. Slowed me down quite a bit, since writing is not my strong point (typing, yes, hand writing things, not so much). Sad part about that though was I was reading in the MS readathon (anyone remember that?) and there was an article on the girl who read several hundred books for the readathon in the local paper.
The other thing I remember about reading as a youngster was the SRA program...I was far ahead of a majority of the students in the short readings. (I was also ahead of myself when compared to myself in long reading sections.) My teacher at the time basically told me that I wasn't going to do any more short readings until I caught up with the longer readings (short readings was a single card with something to read on one or both sides, the longer readings were longer cards folded in half to make a mini-booklet/brochure with the reading on the first two pages and question/answer section on the last two pages.)
*bleh* I give up trying to make small postings. Maybe I'll be able to do it tonight.
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*yawn stretch*
I was kidnapped by my best friend this morning! That was fun. I don't get to see enough of her.
So what were we talkin' about?
TrogMan, glad a few things are breaking free! Also glad my advice yeilded some results! (yes, that was mine! 
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Quote:
Originally posted by Ged:
When I have a SO, we're usually inseparable. I'm just an affectionate kind of guy. Love holding hands, being together and what not. As for other guys, well I don't know. It seems a lot guys in their 20's are looking for fast women - flavor of the week type of deal.
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Why must you be in Texas?
I find myself asking that a lot. I need to get myself a Firefly so distance isn't an issue! Gorram gas prices and cost of living and my desire to go back to school
Cute, caring, Buddhist, Harry Potter and Firefly fan... What more could a girl want?
Whitefall, theater kids at my high school were snobs. The snobbiest of the snobs. Mega evil nasty snobs!
I hated my high school.
Desktophippie, I also read on the toilet. But also in the bath, on the rare occasion I take one. The only tub in the house is in my mom's bathroom, which is attached to her room, so I can't just go up there anytime I want for a bath.
On a side note, I don't know how y'all could have "Half Blood Prince" this long and not have read it! I was done with it two days after it came out.
Well, when you're done, come talk to me, We can bounce theories off each other.
Umbrage was removed because she was the one who sent dementers after Harry. Also, she was carried into the woods by centaurs and traumatized (though she survived. Pity).
I never minded reading logs. It was easy homework, as far as I was concerned. I just did what I did and got credit; no extra work involved.
Y'know, I thought I had a pretty good reading capacity and speed... Y'all are makin' me feel average. That doesn't happen much. Browncoats are just really smart and gifted, it seems!
I always liked the name Lily, sort of wanted that when I was a kid. Or Goldie. Mostly, I just wanted some name that could not in any way be made fun of. I'm not sure that even exists, though.
I adore my name, now. Not many my age ahve the name Rose. Though I've had several people assume I was names after my grandmother, which annoys me a little bit. But then I get to counter with "No, I was named after the symbol of the coming Buddha."
Yeah, Neko, that's the stuff!
I gotta get me some sushi.
My mom describes me as a frustrated English teacher at times. I do like getting the language right, and would like to spread the learning. But... Bleh. With what's in place now, I don't think I could deal with it. I would want to go on a killing spree of the school board or something; it would just give me an ulcer. Or something.
Look, I'm finally caught up! Sorry about the disappearing act earlier...
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Mornin' all. Just dropping in and out. Be back Sat, maybe.
Hugs to all.
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Morning my darlings...last day of 5 kids:) Yippee!!
Ok I will be back in about 6 hours so I know there will be nine million posts.
Continue discussion of what name you really wanted:)
I choose to rise instead of fall- U2
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Morning to all...
PR - sorry about forgetting who gave me that advice, but thanks anyway! We've talked more in the last two nights than in the last year. I think it is still in the "worse before it gets better" stage, but at least we both agree on the goal - a better relationship and better communication. That is huge (to me).
I'll be gone all weekend to NYC - visiting some old friends for a fun guy getaway weekend. My SO had hers about 6 weeks ago, so here is mine! So, I'll be back and posting on Monday. Then, off to Edmonton for a week for work, but I can still post from there...
One other thing about the name stuff - I go by my middle name, and I have a first initial. Blame my parents - they literally thought that would be "neat". It is such a pain in the a** sometimes - every form in the world is a chore! Oh, well, it is eccentric and therefore noteworthy to some.
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Music is good.
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