N.E.R.D - Everyone Nose (All The Girls Standing In The Line For The Bathroom) Remix from universalmusicgroup on Vimeo.
I really do like the group of people in this video. Lupe. Pharrell.Kanye.
February 21, 2009
Everyone Nose
February 13, 2009
February 12, 2009
February 3, 2009
Unisex
My name, Tristan, is a unisex name. I don't think that was my p
arents intentions, but that's just how it happened. The person that I have become (including my lean toward feminism....or outright feminism) allows me to appreciate the the unisexiness of my name.
like that? unisexiness. ha.
Continuing...
Apparently (according to an individual who I had the privilege of "listening" to today) there are only boy names and girl names. Those names should stick to those sexes, and it's humorous when girls have boy names.
The craziness of the idea of a unisex name blows her mind, apparently.
Although it seems petty, the idea of unisex names intrigues me.
I find that if you are a female, it has the possibility of getting you under the radar when it comes to applying for certain things.
The mentality of believing in only boy names and girl names tends to mean you have a mentality of other gender specifics that only hinder gender roles in society.
As a future educator I find that we have the power to influence students, and when one believes in strict gender specifics it impacts the classroom. It leads to projects/assignments geared to solely girls/boys and limitations. (i.e. "you can't do that because you are [insert gender here]..."
arents intentions, but that's just how it happened. The person that I have become (including my lean toward feminism....or outright feminism) allows me to appreciate the the unisexiness of my name.like that? unisexiness. ha.
Continuing...
Apparently (according to an individual who I had the privilege of "listening" to today) there are only boy names and girl names. Those names should stick to those sexes, and it's humorous when girls have boy names.
The craziness of the idea of a unisex name blows her mind, apparently.
Although it seems petty, the idea of unisex names intrigues me.
I find that if you are a female, it has the possibility of getting you under the radar when it comes to applying for certain things.
The mentality of believing in only boy names and girl names tends to mean you have a mentality of other gender specifics that only hinder gender roles in society.
As a future educator I find that we have the power to influence students, and when one believes in strict gender specifics it impacts the classroom. It leads to projects/assignments geared to solely girls/boys and limitations. (i.e. "you can't do that because you are [insert gender here]..."
January 31, 2009
Slumdog Millionaire
AMAZING!I don't know why I didn't see this movie a month ago when I had the opportunity in San Diego, but better late than never.
My next purchase will be the soundtrak...no doubt about it.
January 28, 2009
LGBTQ
Should an LGBTQ club/organization be allowed in a middle school setting?
I don't understand how it is difficult to understand the concept of a middle school child knowing if they are LGBTQ.
The concept of a girl liking a boy is apparently easy and the concept of a boy liking a girl is apparently easy.
So why cant LGBTQ middle schoolers know about their sexuality?
Why would you doubt their competance to understand what they do and do not like?
Give kids more credit. The problem with adults is they often times do not remember what it is like to be a kid because they have spent so much time trying to be an adult.
I don't understand how it is difficult to understand the concept of a middle school child knowing if they are LGBTQ.
The concept of a girl liking a boy is apparently easy and the concept of a boy liking a girl is apparently easy.
So why cant LGBTQ middle schoolers know about their sexuality?
Why would you doubt their competance to understand what they do and do not like?
Give kids more credit. The problem with adults is they often times do not remember what it is like to be a kid because they have spent so much time trying to be an adult.
January 14, 2009
the mentality
men*tal*i*ty: the set of one's mind; view; outlook
Today was a true test of mentality in comparison to the mentality of my kids at work.
Today more than ever I wished that we were more alike than different.
Today I did not appreciate our differences, but literally, hated them.
Today I blamed Charleston and all its twisted misfortunes for the Charleston mentality that is within my kids.
There was a fight.
There have been plenty, but none have impacted me as much as this one has, and I'm not sure why. Whenever my kids get into a fight with one another I view it as a poor reflection on my character and my ability to be a WINGS Leader. I have high expectations for my kids which consequently stresses me out because often times they don't meet them as I wish they would. But I refuse to lower my standards because the world isn't going to give them any favors.
But...there was a fight between two my kids.I run over to pull the other one off of the other.I then notice that three boys (who are older) just sat there and watched, who I then gave an earful. It was all a blur, but from what I understand I was shaking and completely out of character.
I HATE that I had to become like that.
I HATE this community these kids have to live in make them believe they have to physically fight to prove themselves.
I HATE this community that won't allow these kids to be kids.
I HATE that they feel like they can't stand up for someone out of the kindness of their heart without being persecuted.
I HATE it.
I want to take them away and show them that there is a world out there where being a kid and living a kid's life is possible. It upsets me that I feel that most of them will not get the opportunities they deserve. It upsets me that eventually the badge and blue lights will be the end all be all.I feel as if working at Chicora is a learning experience, but a mistake. I'm still in school and haven't had a chance to teach, and I'm already getting burned out by my work. I haven't had the chance to the civil servant I strive to be.
Today was a true test of mentality in comparison to the mentality of my kids at work.
Today more than ever I wished that we were more alike than different.
Today I did not appreciate our differences, but literally, hated them.
Today I blamed Charleston and all its twisted misfortunes for the Charleston mentality that is within my kids.
There was a fight.
There have been plenty, but none have impacted me as much as this one has, and I'm not sure why. Whenever my kids get into a fight with one another I view it as a poor reflection on my character and my ability to be a WINGS Leader. I have high expectations for my kids which consequently stresses me out because often times they don't meet them as I wish they would. But I refuse to lower my standards because the world isn't going to give them any favors.
But...there was a fight between two my kids.I run over to pull the other one off of the other.I then notice that three boys (who are older) just sat there and watched, who I then gave an earful. It was all a blur, but from what I understand I was shaking and completely out of character.
I HATE that I had to become like that.
I HATE this community these kids have to live in make them believe they have to physically fight to prove themselves.
I HATE this community that won't allow these kids to be kids.
I HATE that they feel like they can't stand up for someone out of the kindness of their heart without being persecuted.
I HATE it.
I want to take them away and show them that there is a world out there where being a kid and living a kid's life is possible. It upsets me that I feel that most of them will not get the opportunities they deserve. It upsets me that eventually the badge and blue lights will be the end all be all.I feel as if working at Chicora is a learning experience, but a mistake. I'm still in school and haven't had a chance to teach, and I'm already getting burned out by my work. I haven't had the chance to the civil servant I strive to be.
January 13, 2009
Nike
I'm starting to get into sneakers more and more, and not just Converse.But, I'm too cheap to buy them. I wish I weren't.
These are pretty cool. I think.
Channel Zero.
January 11, 2009
December 22, 2008
4-inch heels....
"My feet hurt [because I'm wearing four inch heels and have been walking around the mall for quite sometime now] can you just bring the car around?"
Boyfriend: "No, you just gotta break them in. [and I can say this because I'm wearing my nice, warm, and comfortable Nike Dunks]"
Oh the irony.
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