| Friday, November 20th, 2009 |
| 8:38 pm |
On the Psychology of Nazism
"The older generation of the lower middle class grew more bitter and resentful, but in a passive way; the younger generation was driving for action. Its economic position was aggravated by the fact that the basis for an independent economic existence, such as their parents had had, was lost; the professional market was saturated, and the chances of making a living as a physician or lawyer were slight. Those who had fought in the war felt they had a claim for a better deal than they were getting." "The peasants felt resentful against the urban creditors to whom they were in debt, while the workers felt deeply disappointed and discouraged by the constant political retreat after their first victories in 1918 under a leadership which had lost all strategic initiative. The vast majority of the population was seized with the feeling of individual insignificance and powerlessness which we have described as typical for monopolistic capitalism in general." - Eric Fromm, Escape From Freedom |
| Sunday, November 15th, 2009 |
| 3:50 pm |
They Might Be Giants...awesome. Royce Hall was packed, and the mixed-age crowd was super high-energy. My childhood-self feels incredibly fulfilled. |
| Saturday, November 14th, 2009 |
| 8:51 am |
Went to a really cool performance art exhibition (in every sense of the word) last night at Highways curated by my friend from Antioch, Flint. She is way cool, and her show was provocative and moving: I don't want to say too much, but it involved group reading and nudity. I like going to such things, but I am ultimately comfortable with not being, myself, a performance artist in the classic sense. I am glad I have a friend who is one! |
| Friday, November 13th, 2009 |
| 4:45 pm |
My Life
I am teaching three preps, for a total of five classes, am the designated advisor for over a dozen adolescents (and their parents), am co-chairing one student club and entirely running a middle school engineering team (and it is Awesome but Difficult, as this is the first year we are doing it and I am spending woefully little time preparing), and just moved into my own apartment in which I still do not have internet installed (have to ask three neighbors for access to their electrical poles: civic infrastructure fails again) nor even my bookshelves put together. I am not supposed to drink caffeine but today went through a withdrawal headache (Green tea - so much win, why must you stab me in the head?) and I think I may be battling depression (lots of crying, lots of sleeping, lots of eating, less social interaction and running-about than normal). Also, applying to grad school. And I didn't do so well at Tai-Chi this morning, which is supposed to relax me but instead I realized that not only would I not win a fight with Jackie Chan, I wouldn't even be able to bend over far enough to tie his shoes. And did I consciously set out to do any of this? I mean, I said "yes" at various points. And here I am. On the plus side: Yay, employment! Also, I am, for the most part having fun. But part of me wants to s-l-o-w down. Not sure how to do that. |
| Thursday, November 12th, 2009 |
| 6:49 am |
They Might Be Giants. On Saturday. :-D Also, I want this. |
| Tuesday, November 10th, 2009 |
| 4:18 pm |
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| Saturday, November 7th, 2009 |
| 8:32 am |
An Education wasn't much of one. Would've been better if the alternative to college had been a legit marriage - that would've been an honest choice. As is, wasn't really the feminist plot I'd been hoping for. I'd wanted to go see Precious but the theater was so packed I would've had to sit in the front row and my neck can't take that. Maybe I'll see it today. |
| Thursday, November 5th, 2009 |
| 5:28 pm |
School school school school...and more grading. |
| Wednesday, October 28th, 2009 |
| 5:09 pm |
Sad news
I just found out that one of my professors, Dr. Jillian Jimenez has passed away. This is especially sad - I wrote her an email a while ago that she never responded to. I wonder if she was sick? I wish I had more time to talk with her about social work, I think it would have been nice to study with her at the graduate level. ::sigh:: |
| 7:55 am |
Still no internet in the apartment, and blogging from work doesn't appeal. Will write more when I have internet. Also, wind storms! Wow! |
| Saturday, October 24th, 2009 |
| 9:43 pm |
They were out of the mattress I wanted at IKEA. So, I bought a bunch of other stuff for my bedroom instead. I will try again tomorrow! I hadn't ever been to an Ikea before this summer in Maryland, and now I don't think I can bring myself to buy furniture anywhere else. I have been converted! I even got an ice-cube tray shaped like little fish while waiting in the checkout line. I don't know myself anymore. |
| Friday, October 23rd, 2009 |
| 6:44 pm |
OMG, moving tomorrow. So much to do! |
| Wednesday, October 21st, 2009 |
| 8:20 pm |
Long week. Tired. Having nightmares. Plus side: Will be moving Saturday morning. Yay! |
| Friday, October 16th, 2009 |
| 7:52 pm |
This Makes Me Feel Better
Sunshine Cleaning has everything from the kitchen sink to a nude Steve Zahn (whom, I confess, I loved in Daddy Daycare because of the Star Trek references, but have come to appreciate as an actor...the nudity is only marginally influential.) Also, the fever is entirely gone, and the cough seems to be settling itself comfortably in my chest. |
| 5:06 pm |
Feeling a bit better today. Overall mood not as grim as yesterday, but I'm not going to retract anything I wrote yesterday. Am aiming for a balanced view. Might try therapy. |
| Thursday, October 15th, 2009 |
| 1:34 pm |
Untitled.
I need a new title for this thing. Suggestions? |
| 7:13 am |
Ah, I am not allowed to come back to school until 24 hours have passed since my last fever. I confess, I am relieved. I still feel like sleeping and not moving at all. Good for you CDC, you make my life better. |
| Wednesday, October 14th, 2009 |
| 8:17 pm |
Today I am grateful for: Sick days. Modern medicine The rain. My dad. The internet. Hot water. Books. |
| 5:36 pm |
Am starting to feel better. Lots of ibuprofen and tylenol doin' the trick. wtg big pharma, you are good for something after all. In other news, must probably go in to school tomorrow. Wah. Also, must now do laundry, again. Also, my love-life sucks. Not that these whiney posts are helping that any, I am sure. bah. |
| Tuesday, October 13th, 2009 |
| 9:47 pm |
Fever broke twice thus far. Hoping this was the final time, and doesn't go back up. Was up to 103.2 and I called the doctor. Will go in tomorrow, I suppose. In a way, glad I don't have to go to school. Is that sad or what?? Perhaps I really do need to consider a change of career. |
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