Classes @ MindSay

Hallo!

So I've been in Germany for about a month now. So many things to talk about and so many photos to upload. But since I don't have internet in my apartment yet, and I'm still using the library for interweb usage, the huge update will have to wait. So this is a teaser. :P

The next update will include EVERYTHING that happened from my departure to my first month in Germany. And when I say everything I mean EVERYTHING! I feel like Harold Crick from "Stranger Than Fiction"....


Tschuess!

I just had a dream where (1) Jason was on a soap opera (I'm wanting to say Days of Our Lives--but don't hold me to it). His name was on the opening credits and then when it showed him it looked nothing like him (some dark haired guy with a beard). What's even more strange is that I don't even watch soap operas. lol Anyway, (2) was that I was hanging out with a mime (who wasn't really a mime because he said a few words every now and then) and he was totally hitting on me. And I kind of liked him. Wtf?
Freudian translation...? I'm thinking (1) says that I see Jason as some type of unobtainable person (like a character in a show) and possibly fake (because lets face it, soap opera ppl aren't exactly the best at acting)? I've no idea about the dark hair and beard. Possibly that I feel he's wearing a mask? Although if that's the case, it must be subconciously...because right here right now I don't think that. My initial response to (2) is that I'm recognizing that I'm attracted to guys who are "quiet" (like a mime) and closed - perhaps guys who aren't open to having a relationship, even though they're flirting? *shrug* I really would like to take a class or read a book or something on interpreting dreams.


Other updates include:
*Getting my hair cut! Wooooot! And possibly low lights and/or high lights. :) Btw, it's going to be ridiculously shorter ;)
*Going to campus today to grind my stone. Plan to see Greg and/or go out to dinner.
*I hate Lithography. I'm totally uninspired to come up with any creative imagery. Especially when I know that all Hilton will do is bitch and moan about it, cut it down, and basically say it's shit. He'll use his whole "A good drawing printed badly is a bad print and a bad drawing printed well is still a bad print" on me, then he'll turn to Micah who will have drawn a Windex bottle and a salt shaker (a sequel to his 409 bottle and cup--which, by the way, were completely out of perspective and proportion. Oh oh, AND because he was a dumb ass the "409" printed backwards) and say "This is printed nicely." God he's such an ass hole.

I hate when guys act like jerks because you don't flirt back and/or your reaction to their flirting is sarcasm (i.e. my form of flirting), rather than eye-lash-batting and incessant giggling (i.e. the expected form of flirting which I never do).

I went to C.B.'s for dinner with my mom and sis before going to see that new Eva Longoria Parker movie (Over Her[My?] Dead Body--kind of sad, btw). I had to pee super bad so I went to the rest room as soon as they seated us and left my drink ordering up to them (I assumed [correctly] that they would order my usual beverage of choice--unsweet tea with lemon). Well, when I got back our waiter came over and asked if unsweet tea was okay with me. I said "yes," and asked if we could get some more sugar (there was only one packet and I like about 2-3. I realize this makes is sweet, but I like to order unsweet tea and add the sugar so that I can [1] control the sweetness and [2] taste the granulated sugar as I drink from my straw). Well, he said
"No." and walked away. Oookay...? Then he came back later with it and started teasing (as well as flirting with) me about how he should just give me sweet tea and why I didn't just want that since I was adding sugar anyway, etc (I gave him my reasons, albeit rather sarcastically, as that is my inclination).
Later, a particularly beat-oriented, salsa-like song came on and I was kind of seat dancing to it (you know, slight move of the shoulders, tap of the foot, etc). I'm frequently moved to do this when a song I like comes on. It's in me to want to dance. Well, he walks by and is like "I see you dancing over there!" (Wtf, way to make a girl feel awkward, dude). Anyway, after that I kind of ignored him and then he became the "What's that, you're not going to flirt with me? Fine. I didn't think you were hot, anyway" guy for the rest of the meal. It's like jeez, get over yourself. Just because I'm blond doesn't mean I'm a flirt. Just because I have boobs doesn't mean I'm easy. Just because I'm fat doesn't mean I'm desperate.
I hate when guys put up those kinds of fronts because their egos somehow got bruised. I mean come on, if you're flirting with someone you don't even know then you shouldn't take things so seriously that if the girl doesn't flirt back (or else in my case is their normal sarcastic-flirt self who's flirting style is severely misunderstood on most occasions) your ego gets bruised over it.

Other updates include....
*I was supposed to go to a conference with my mom&sis in Nashville this weekend, but we decided not to.
*We (sis/me) were supposed to get together for lunch with Donna today but plans fell through. However, we rescheduled for possibly friday of next week.
*Greg had a hot date tonight...I hope it went well. He's such a sweetheart and he deserves a great guy (although I wish I could convert him and have him all to myself lol).
*I have a crap load of hw to do this weekend. Lithography's proving to be a bit of a bitch (I ate a whole king size chocolate bar on Thurs in an attempt to raise my spirits--it didn't work). Painting's okay...but also depressing. Marriage and Family's relatively interesting. I don't really have an opinion about History.
*Haven't seen/heard from Ryan since last week. I may call him next week. Maybe.
*Haven't talked to Ira in a while, either.
*Kind of planning a get together for sometime before finals week in April. So far I'm thinking the guest list will include but not be limited to Donna & Perry, Greg, Mama, Sis, Maria, Paula, Ryan, possibly Ira, Josiah & Suzanna, possibly Cory & Jessica, Ariel, Charles, and possibly Amy.

Ugh, I have heartburn and I've no idea why. I'm poping pills then it's off to bed. Goodnight all!

So just to make the transition a little harder for me my friends decided it would be in my best interest to not show up (Darn you Maggie and Ellyn).  But I guess there is a good chance I will see them later in the day.  So to sum up break I saw Emily nearly everyday which was spectacular.  My only wish was that I had planned out my schedule a little better so i would not have to be in school every damn day, but classes today should be very brief.  This semester SHOULD be easier, because even though i am taking 16 credits worth of classes, its more broken up (there are two breaks in the semester), and I have a lovely class called stress management.  Most of my classes I don't expect a lot of homework from except for my history class, and my math class.  And holy shit!  The vietnam veteran at MCC got glasses and just walked by me... haha.  So I still need to buy all my freaking books and get folders and paper and stuff.  Ugh I should just become a myspacer again so I could check the constant updates people make...  Well thats enough for right now, the constant boredom is already driving me mad.

The week is officially halfway over, and I am extremely nervous for the semester that just started. I've only had 3 days of classes, and I'm already wanting it to be over. Is that a bad sign? Ha, yes. Well, I guess in my mind, I believe it to be an interesting situation. I love my classes, but I'm finding that socially I am becoming slightly isolated, and it is taking its affect on me. Here are the classes, and what I think of them so far:

 

Monday--

 

*9:40am-11:05am: Elementary Piano with Gail Johnson-- I love this woman! She is so postive and knows a lot about the piano; however, when I listen to her speak about musical terms it irritates me. I can understand that this is elementary piano, but most of the people will need a base of reading music to actually play the piano, and she seems to lack the ability to explain how to read music. I may be alittle too judgemental, taking that I already know how to play the piano, and to read music, but I really feel terrible for the people that have never played before. I sat in class today trying to think like a student that knew nothing about reading music, or the piano, and I would be totally lost at this point. I have now started helping other students in class because I feel bad that they are struggling, and I almost feel obligated to help them.Taking that I have taken several music classes, music theory, and almost ate, slept and breathed music for sometime, that I know I have the ability to help the rest of the class. I'm not saying that the teacher doesn't know her material, but she just isn't teaching for comprehension of music, and making it so her students can learn with a foundation that will allow them to pick up any piece and be able to at least figure out how to play it. She is teaching on the basis of learning only the things that are part of your pieces that you are learning. It irritates me, but I guess I will have to start teaching the class, and answering questions, because it seems that she is really not interested in her students actually learning about music. I guess I can practice my teaching skills--I just won't get paid for it. That is a community college for you. Gosh, I can't wait until I'm out of here.

 

*3:45pm-5:10pm: Advanced Yoga with Cherrie Newman-- I could never find anything about Cherrie that I don't love! This woman is a light in my life that I am so greatful to have found. She owns the beautiful Yoga Loft in Sonora, and the more classes I take with her, I know that Yoga is something that will be forever in my life. She is always postive and willing to help in everyway. Cherrie has been my Yoga mentor through these last few years, and it will be with her help that I finish my certification. I love her. The class itself is filled with wonderful and dedicated people. I am looking forward to getting know each of them better, and it is a great way energize my afternoon. I love it!

 

*6pm-7:30pm: Bellydance with Janessa (at the college)-- I have known Janessa for about a year now, and I have loved every moment I have had with this woman. I had the pleasure of meeting her daughter (who is a few years older than me) and we traveled to Ashland, Oregon, to attend the Shakespeare festival this last October. This class has yet to start, and won't start until next week, but I know that it will be lovely.

 

 

Tuesday--

 

*8am-9:25am: Beginning Yoga with Cherrie Newman (Again!)-- Alright, so why am I taking beginning Yoga when I'm already taking advanced Yoga? Well, I wanted more practice, it wakes me up in the morning, and I get to have another class with Cherrie! It is pretty crazy having as many Yoga classes as I do, but it is all practice for my certification program. I know a few people in the class, and it is smaller than I have been used to, but it will be lovely. I look forward to having another chance through the semester to improve and grow.

 

*9:40am-11:05am: Sociology of American Culture with Paula Clarke (and Ted Hamilton)-- Alright, so my next two classes are called diad classes, which means that they are two subjects taught by two teachers, and are taught in relation with eachother. I have heard great things about these teachers, and have taken classes with teachers that have adopted their teaching style. The workload is EXTREMELY tough, and I will have to work hard, but I am excited! Word has it that these teachers are the hardest teachers on campus, and lord do I already know that (and I've only had one class meeting with them). Dr. Paula Clarke and Ted Hamilton are married, and a great teaching pair. They teach in a holistic manner where class dialouge literally runs the class. If they ask if anyone has any questions, and no one answers, they assign the exam due for the next class meeting, and it's done. They make you work, but I'm looking forward to it.

 

*11:20am-12:45pm: History of America from 1877-present with Ted Hamilton (and Paula Clarke)-- read blurb above...

 

*1pm-2:25pm: Jazz Studies with Rod Harris-- I have taken Jazz Choir, Jazz Band, and Jazz studies with Rod for a few years now. I did not have time to work it into my schedule last semseter, and I miss playing and singing greatly. I was excited to make things work yet again, and I ready for concerts and excitement to start again. The Barbara Morrison concert is in alittle over a week, and I'm going to be singing background vocals for her yet again! I had the opportunity to sing with her last year, and to be on stage with this powerhouse yet again is phenominal! I can't wait, and I'm sure there will be another blog on her after the concert.

 

 

Wednesday--

 

Repeats Monday, with one addition, and subtraction of Janessa's class...

 

*6:30pm-8pm: Tribal Bellydance with Felicity (at the Yoga Loft)-- This is the class which I perform with. This has no relation with the college but I thought I'd put it in here.

 

Thursday--

 

See Tuesday schedule

 

Friday--

 

I actually get a day off from school, and generally I don't have to work this day. I guess you could call it my catch up day!

 

 

That's it for now!

 

Namaste.

L.