At some points over the last few weeks, I've alluded to the seemingly random tabbed browsing that I've had as a result of Fight of the Day festivities lately. Just so people know what I'm talking about a little better, here's tonight's list.
1. steve rodgers - Google Search
2. Captain America - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
3. oscar the grouch's worm - Google Search
4. bucked teeth - Google Search
5. buck teeth - Google Search
6. Socrates - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
7. Sulfuric Acid Youtube Videos
8. hemorrhage - Google Search
9. Mother Goose rhymes
10. Rhyme Generator - Rhyme Machine
11. Billy Mays - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
12. Facebook | Home
The funniest thing about this set of a dozen sites is that this isn't nearly as interesting as some nights. Fight of the Day keeps life interesting, that's for sure.
If I keep this up too much longer, I'll end up on several FBI watch lists, I'm sure.
Tuesday, November 3, 2009
Wednesday, August 26, 2009
Words of Advice from Rafiki
"Look beyond what you see."
Those are the words that Rafiki speaks to Timon in Lion King 1 1/2. At that point during the movie, Timon has been exiled from his tunnel-digging pride of meerkats and is out on his own, looking for a place to live. Rafiki, in his seemingly infinite wisdom, points Timon in the right direction, but Timon thinks that he is being sent toward Pride Rock, home of the lions. However, after a few minutes of what Timon calls "existentialist mumbo jumbo," I believe, the meerkat realizes that he is being directed to actually look past Pride Rock and discover the oasis that lies beyond what he can see.
Twice in the last week that I've been back here at Virginia Tech, I've been walking through campus and have looked up. Instead of noticing the building right in front of me, or even the ones across the drillfield, it has been the mountains far north and west of campus that have caught my eye.
They're beautiful! And they're always there! I don't understand why I haven't noticed them this clearly before, just walking through campus.
Maybe it's because there's a metaphor here. Don't lie, you knew this was coming.
Maybe it's because I've changed a lot in the last few years. Especially last year, while I was a junior, I was so uptight and worried about the littlest things that I lost a lot of my vision of the big picture.
What am I doing? Where am I going? What are the things that I'm doing now that will get me there?
These things didn't really click with me as three interconnected questions until earlier this summer. In short, I had three wonderful musical experiences this summer that have really solidified my dream of being a music educator. They also helped me focus in on the things that I need to perfect and correct in my educational philosophy in order to become the teacher that I dream to be.
Another awesome change that I've experienced in the last year is really, truly, and honestly adopting the philosophy of aloha. I learned this one back in driver's ed class in high school, but it works outside of the driver's seat too. Basically, aloha means both "hello" and "goodbye" in Hawaiian. Whenever you're confronted with a problem, especially one that's out of your control, you just say aloha, acknowledging it and saying "goodbye" to it at the same time. It's not worth our time or energy to devote frustration and stress to things we can't change. Dave McKee might call this GOIMO (pronounced gwee-mow), or Get Over It, Move On. Either one works. Since putting this outlook into action, I've been able to deal with a lot less stress and enjoy everything that I do with a much greater intensity and passion.
So, in short, my advice for you is this. Don't dwell on the things that you can't control, and be sure to realize that the things that you are doing now are leading you to the future. The classes you take, the decisions you make, and the paths you go down all lead somewhere, so look beyond what you see.
I bet you all thought I was going to throw Hakuna Matata in there, too. Fooled you!
Those are the words that Rafiki speaks to Timon in Lion King 1 1/2. At that point during the movie, Timon has been exiled from his tunnel-digging pride of meerkats and is out on his own, looking for a place to live. Rafiki, in his seemingly infinite wisdom, points Timon in the right direction, but Timon thinks that he is being sent toward Pride Rock, home of the lions. However, after a few minutes of what Timon calls "existentialist mumbo jumbo," I believe, the meerkat realizes that he is being directed to actually look past Pride Rock and discover the oasis that lies beyond what he can see.
Twice in the last week that I've been back here at Virginia Tech, I've been walking through campus and have looked up. Instead of noticing the building right in front of me, or even the ones across the drillfield, it has been the mountains far north and west of campus that have caught my eye.
They're beautiful! And they're always there! I don't understand why I haven't noticed them this clearly before, just walking through campus.
Maybe it's because there's a metaphor here. Don't lie, you knew this was coming.
Maybe it's because I've changed a lot in the last few years. Especially last year, while I was a junior, I was so uptight and worried about the littlest things that I lost a lot of my vision of the big picture.
What am I doing? Where am I going? What are the things that I'm doing now that will get me there?
These things didn't really click with me as three interconnected questions until earlier this summer. In short, I had three wonderful musical experiences this summer that have really solidified my dream of being a music educator. They also helped me focus in on the things that I need to perfect and correct in my educational philosophy in order to become the teacher that I dream to be.
Another awesome change that I've experienced in the last year is really, truly, and honestly adopting the philosophy of aloha. I learned this one back in driver's ed class in high school, but it works outside of the driver's seat too. Basically, aloha means both "hello" and "goodbye" in Hawaiian. Whenever you're confronted with a problem, especially one that's out of your control, you just say aloha, acknowledging it and saying "goodbye" to it at the same time. It's not worth our time or energy to devote frustration and stress to things we can't change. Dave McKee might call this GOIMO (pronounced gwee-mow), or Get Over It, Move On. Either one works. Since putting this outlook into action, I've been able to deal with a lot less stress and enjoy everything that I do with a much greater intensity and passion.
So, in short, my advice for you is this. Don't dwell on the things that you can't control, and be sure to realize that the things that you are doing now are leading you to the future. The classes you take, the decisions you make, and the paths you go down all lead somewhere, so look beyond what you see.
I bet you all thought I was going to throw Hakuna Matata in there, too. Fooled you!
Friday, July 10, 2009
Goals for Senior Year
Alright, so my junior year at Virginia Tech was pretty sweet. Lots of fun with old friends, made lots of new friends, and just had a lot of good times all around. That being said, here are a few goals that I have for my senior year.
1. Hillcrest events. Some great programs and events have happened in Hillcrest over the last few years that really ought to continue. I (along with a few other people) am currently brainstorming about the possibilities of continuing three of these awesome programs. They are, in no particular order: another scavenger hunt, another Jeopardy! game for Hillcrest and friends, and Fight of the Day V. I'm also open to putting together other fun events for my Hillcrestacean family. Let me know what you think!
2. Senior recital. I really enjoyed putting together my junior recital last year, and I especially enjoyed performing it for about 125 of my friends and family. I enjoyed it so much that I've decided to go for the Music Performance option in my major and perform a senior recital next spring. I've already started practicing some stuff, and the date is already set. Mark your calendars for Sunday, February 28, 2010 at 8pm. My goal is to put together a program that I will learn from as well as enjoy, and a program that my audience will be able to enjoy as well. Be there.
3. Fun with the MVBones. This past year, the MVs trombone section grew by leaps and bounds in terms of cohesion and basic friendship. I had a great time getting to know everyone this past year, starting some new traditions, and making great music. This coming season (and beyond), my plan is to take all of the experiences that we had this past year to new levels of fun, friendship, music, and service.
4. Sonata visits to local schools. Finally getting things going at the end of the 08-09 academic year with Sonata was like a breath of fresh air. In one week, we performed for kids, worked with them in master classes, and presented a "Brass Day" for some elementary schoolers over in Riner. In that week, we reached close to 250 students. My goal for the coming year is to continue this work with much greater frequency and impact. Who's with me?
So, there's a few things that I've been pondering these summer months about the upcoming academic year. Let's hope I can achieve all of these things while taking classes, too.
I've been told that the end note on [Satter]white Noise posts is often the best part.
1. Hillcrest events. Some great programs and events have happened in Hillcrest over the last few years that really ought to continue. I (along with a few other people) am currently brainstorming about the possibilities of continuing three of these awesome programs. They are, in no particular order: another scavenger hunt, another Jeopardy! game for Hillcrest and friends, and Fight of the Day V. I'm also open to putting together other fun events for my Hillcrestacean family. Let me know what you think!
2. Senior recital. I really enjoyed putting together my junior recital last year, and I especially enjoyed performing it for about 125 of my friends and family. I enjoyed it so much that I've decided to go for the Music Performance option in my major and perform a senior recital next spring. I've already started practicing some stuff, and the date is already set. Mark your calendars for Sunday, February 28, 2010 at 8pm. My goal is to put together a program that I will learn from as well as enjoy, and a program that my audience will be able to enjoy as well. Be there.
3. Fun with the MVBones. This past year, the MVs trombone section grew by leaps and bounds in terms of cohesion and basic friendship. I had a great time getting to know everyone this past year, starting some new traditions, and making great music. This coming season (and beyond), my plan is to take all of the experiences that we had this past year to new levels of fun, friendship, music, and service.
4. Sonata visits to local schools. Finally getting things going at the end of the 08-09 academic year with Sonata was like a breath of fresh air. In one week, we performed for kids, worked with them in master classes, and presented a "Brass Day" for some elementary schoolers over in Riner. In that week, we reached close to 250 students. My goal for the coming year is to continue this work with much greater frequency and impact. Who's with me?
So, there's a few things that I've been pondering these summer months about the upcoming academic year. Let's hope I can achieve all of these things while taking classes, too.
I've been told that the end note on [Satter]white Noise posts is often the best part.
Sunday, July 5, 2009
Two Totally Unrelated Videos
Trust me on this one, readers.
Watch the two videos embedded below in the order that they're listed. Then answer a few questions for me.
And now for something a little...lighter...
First of all, thanks for your time.
Now, three questions. Please answer in a comment below. Feel free to remain anonymous if you really want to.
1)Choose an adjective to describe your current state.
2)Roughly what percent of the first video did you comprehend?
3)Roughly what percent of the second video did you comprehend?
4)On a scale of one to ten, with one being "meh" and ten being "I cannot live without it," how much do you want to see a flatlander baby roller skate on a Mobius strip?
Why do we need shock value in our food commercials?
Watch the two videos embedded below in the order that they're listed. Then answer a few questions for me.
And now for something a little...lighter...
First of all, thanks for your time.
Now, three questions. Please answer in a comment below. Feel free to remain anonymous if you really want to.
1)Choose an adjective to describe your current state.
2)Roughly what percent of the first video did you comprehend?
3)Roughly what percent of the second video did you comprehend?
4)On a scale of one to ten, with one being "meh" and ten being "I cannot live without it," how much do you want to see a flatlander baby roller skate on a Mobius strip?
Why do we need shock value in our food commercials?
Tuesday, June 30, 2009
On Notice: Travel Edition
Well, friends, it only takes one weekend trip to the Hampton Roads/Virginia Beach area to find enough stupid people and things to put on notice. Here's three:
1. I didn't realize that some people are still as stupid as the driver of a random gold Toyota Camry I parked across from at a local Exxon. This woman apparently didn't realize that you're supposed to turn your car off while you pump gas. Seriously, lady, it's the first thing you learn about pumping gas! I don't care how hot it was the other day, or how much more comfortable you'd be if you left the air conditioning running. Suck it up. For doing your best to passively blow me and all of Carmel Church to bits, you're on notice.
2. Drivers along I-64 East, you suck. Back story: Signs around miles 215-220 start warning us about "Earlier truck fire at mile 242, expect delays." Around mile 238: gridlock. As soon as we crawled our way through to exit 242, people realized that there was nothing there anymore. After the last little bit of rubbernecking subsided, traffic resumed normal flow. Anyone that listened to the traffic reports on the radio would have realized that everything had been cleaned up and that there weren't even any police or fire vehicles on our side of the road. Ugh.
3. The worst offense of the weekend, however, belongs to McDonalds Corporation. Twice in the last four days, I've stopped at your restaurants (one along I-64, one along I-95) and ordered two of your delicious apple pies for just $1. Both times, I've been denied the confectionary goodness that is the McDonalds Apple Pie. Saturday night, I got 20 miles down the road before I realized that my pies were missing. Tonight, I only had to drive from the first window to the second. For your sake, McDonalds, I hope the third time is the charm. Otherwise, I may have to say what my friend Stack once said. And McDonalds, you don't ever want me to say, "We're not friends!"
Every trip I take goes from "On the Road Again" to "Country Roads, Take Me Home ."
1. I didn't realize that some people are still as stupid as the driver of a random gold Toyota Camry I parked across from at a local Exxon. This woman apparently didn't realize that you're supposed to turn your car off while you pump gas. Seriously, lady, it's the first thing you learn about pumping gas! I don't care how hot it was the other day, or how much more comfortable you'd be if you left the air conditioning running. Suck it up. For doing your best to passively blow me and all of Carmel Church to bits, you're on notice.
2. Drivers along I-64 East, you suck. Back story: Signs around miles 215-220 start warning us about "Earlier truck fire at mile 242, expect delays." Around mile 238: gridlock. As soon as we crawled our way through to exit 242, people realized that there was nothing there anymore. After the last little bit of rubbernecking subsided, traffic resumed normal flow. Anyone that listened to the traffic reports on the radio would have realized that everything had been cleaned up and that there weren't even any police or fire vehicles on our side of the road. Ugh.
3. The worst offense of the weekend, however, belongs to McDonalds Corporation. Twice in the last four days, I've stopped at your restaurants (one along I-64, one along I-95) and ordered two of your delicious apple pies for just $1. Both times, I've been denied the confectionary goodness that is the McDonalds Apple Pie. Saturday night, I got 20 miles down the road before I realized that my pies were missing. Tonight, I only had to drive from the first window to the second. For your sake, McDonalds, I hope the third time is the charm. Otherwise, I may have to say what my friend Stack once said. And McDonalds, you don't ever want me to say, "We're not friends!"
Every trip I take goes from "On the Road Again" to "Country Roads, Take Me Home ."
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