My insights are not particularly, um, insightful. In fact, I'm probably dead wrong about these things. But hey, I like making a fool of myself. ( My predictions for Deathly Hallows )

I was fortunate enough to see OotP at midnight with stephanie206 and her awesome family and friends. We were at a big IMAX theater packed full of Potter fans (including two of my students ... they thought it was hilarious that I was there, and I was so glad to see them, actually. One of the things I love about my students is that they all seem to understand ( Read more... )

It's been a rainy Fourth here. At first, the gray skies depressed me a bit. DH and I didn't have any plans to watch fireworks and cook out, but had there been clear skies, I could have smelled the neighbors' charcoal and seen the fireworks from my backyard. Vicarious celebrations are sometimes even better than the first-hand experience ... less ( Read more... )

Okay, no he didn't. But if he did ...

( Just for kicks )

I am crying my eyes out after having just seen this film. If you haven't already, see it.

Passed my math placement test today. That's a big relief, not only because I had to pass in order to register for my econ summer class, but also because it means I still remember something from high school (though I did have to study for a few days before I could take the test, but come on, who among us really knows the quadratic formula without ( Read more... )

I'm trying to register for an introduction to macroeconomics course at my local community college. I expected the process to be easy. I would call them up, give them my money, and then go to the class. But I actually have to apply, take a math placement test (!), and send transcripts. I feel the stress of college all over again! ;-D ( Read more... )

I was mean today. And it came back to bite me. *sighs*

Have you ever watched Jerry Springer or a similar show? I have. ( Read more... )

So, tomorrow is my very last faculty meeting of the year. In today's all school faculty meeting, we had the "opportunity" to see the color scheme of the bathrooms that may or may not be renovated for the next school year. While I'm happy to have newly renovated bathrooms, please don't spend my June days showing me color schemes. Talking about ( Read more... )

I believe I owe a belated happy birthday to scatteredlogic. (I'm not one hundred percent sure, but I've seen birthday wishes on others' LJs.)

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, scatteredlogic! You are one of the most supportive, positive people in fandom! Thanks for all of the hard work you do to make this place fun!

Also, today is vanityfair00's birthday, so

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, vanityfair00! Thank you for your ( Read more... )