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Posted by Nadezda on August 27, 2008, at 17:48:14
I ran out of propane yesterday, so I had to buy another tank. The flame on this tank is huge, and I can't do anything with it. it's incredibly noise, and huge and sputtering, and envelops everything immediately-- and given that what I'm trying to learn is a rather delicate operation it chars everything I'm working on..
I realize that it's not my fault. But for some reason, I don't understand, I suddenly feel lousy. Does this make any sense?-- I mean I can be disappointed and not get semi-depressed over it, can't I?
Nadezda
Posted by fayeroe on August 27, 2008, at 21:01:08
In reply to Arg., posted by Nadezda on August 27, 2008, at 17:48:14
I'm sorry about the flame. Don't take it personal.....stuff just happens. Pat
Posted by Nadezda on August 28, 2008, at 10:24:20
In reply to Re: Arg. » Nadezda, posted by fayeroe on August 27, 2008, at 21:01:08
You're right, Fayeroe. I guess as they say, stuff happens.
Probably it's the timing-- I dont have anyone to work with this week, so I was depending on (and looking forward to) working with the torch instead. It's not that surprising, I guess, that I was pretty demoralized by not having it, suddenly.
I may go downtown to Home Depot, although I don't think they have anything. Guess I may have to go out of the house and actually DO something.
So my One for today is to go out to Home Depot, and/or a museum or gallery this afternoon. Don't know if I'll really do it, but I'm going to try.
Nadezda
Posted by fayeroe on August 28, 2008, at 11:56:28
In reply to Re: Arg. » fayeroe, posted by Nadezda on August 28, 2008, at 10:24:20
It is a plan and that is what starts our actions. I am really proud of you and want you to let me know how the day goes. Okay? xoxox pat
Posted by Nadezda on August 30, 2008, at 13:26:34
In reply to Cheers for you! » Nadezda, posted by fayeroe on August 28, 2008, at 11:56:28
Thanks for the encouragement, fayeroe.
I did go out-- actually, I realized that we were supposed (for the first time in years) to have a gathering for some people to watch Obama's speech. So we did a lot of preparation for that, including getting things at Zabar's, which is a good food and housewares store near here.
That was a huge challenge, and I think I did pretty well despite being somewhat lost at the event itself. I don't mind feeling at sea so much, since I'm doing it more for long term things-- if they should happen-- than the moment. I don't know if we'll get to know any of the people better, but it was worth trying out. It's part of my overall plan to do more.
Maybe tonight I'll get to a museum.
How about you?
Nadezda
Posted by fayeroe on August 30, 2008, at 17:44:13
In reply to Re: Cheers for you!, posted by Nadezda on August 30, 2008, at 13:26:34
Wow~I didn't have the nerve to go to a neighbor's house to watch the speech.
How many people were there? My experience tells me that bonding over politics is very easy to do and I'll bet you that something good comes from this. I made friends in 2004 that I am close to and I moved away from Oklahoma in 2006. We talk quite abit and email often.
'I am so proud of you! Did you go to the museum? I hope that you did. Perhaps I can start living vicariously through you. :-)
I had two very strange experiences at work this week. Very, very. The one that shocked me the most was walking back into my classroom and the secretary (who "watched" the class for me") was sitting leaned back in my chair, her feet up on the desk and her legs spread wide.......with 24 male offenders looking at the ceiling. It wasn't pretty..I didn't blame them. That, of course, took hours to straighten out. She maintained throughout the entire mess that it wasn't inappropriate......she was just taking the moment to "relax". The offenders already have a very bad impression of her......my impression is that she needs to see a T yesterday. :-)
I received five Christopher Moore books from the library yesterday. Interlibrary loans. I am going to start, and finish, one tonight. I laugh so hard that my ribs and face will be sore tomorrow. If you like really funny and off the wall writing, Mr. Moore is the one to read.
xoxoxo Pat
Posted by Nadezda on August 31, 2008, at 18:34:13
In reply to Re: Cheers for you!, posted by fayeroe on August 30, 2008, at 17:44:13
I did finally get to a museum today! There was a show of amazing Durer prints at an out-of-the-way museum (which I'd never heard of) of Bible Studies-- so, it was almost empty and I got a chance to spend a lot of time without crowds of people milling around. It was great!
Of course, there's only so much Durer I can look at-- his work, although very complex is claustrophobic and a bit frenetic (under the static surfaces). So there were limits.
But still!
Your secretary sounds a bit strange-- It must have been awfully disturbing that she didn't acknowledge that her actions were extremely out of place--not to mention unprofessional and potentially harmful. She sounds like she's at the wrong job and needs to get out of there- the sooner the better. Did it take any work to undo the effects of what she'd done?
What do you teach? It sounds like a hard job.
Nadezda
Posted by fayeroe on September 8, 2008, at 14:32:39
In reply to Re: Cheers for you! » fayeroe, posted by Nadezda on August 31, 2008, at 18:34:13
> I did finally get to a museum today! There was a show of amazing Durer prints at an out-of-the-way museum (which I'd never heard of) of Bible Studies-- so, it was almost empty and I got a chance to spend a lot of time without crowds of people milling around. It was great!
I am very proud of you. Sorry that I haven't posted sooner but my computer has friend itself and I only check Babble when at the local library. Isn't it wonderful to get a museum to oneself? Yippeeeeeee. You really did step out!!!!
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> Of course, there's only so much Durer I can look at-- his work, although very complex is claustrophobic and a bit frenetic (under the static surfaces). So there were limits.I can only take so much of some artists because they fill my mind so much that I have to leave to think about the images.
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> But still!
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> Your secretary sounds a bit strange-- It must have been awfully disturbing that she didn't acknowledge that her actions were extremely out of place--not to mention unprofessional and potentially harmful. She sounds like she's at the wrong job and needs to get out of there- the sooner the better. Did it take any work to undo the effects of what she'd done?An offender asked me if she had "sexual problems"....when an offender gets up the nerve to ask the teacher that..you can bet they have all noticed her. I think she needs therapy big time~ anyway. Sometimes you jsut can't control yourself.It is so very inappropriate to act out in front of male offenders. Our boss is extremely passive agressive and I doubt he did anything about her behavior. :-( She is extremely aggressive towards him and the other employees. I do not let her behave towards me like that but we have some milder mannered men that she runs all over. Especially the one in charge of filling the classes.
I work at a prison that has 1000 offenders. 500 women and 500 men. I really like it. It is moderately hard but only if I let the women get at me. They are the hardest ones to handle. I have 3 weeks coming up with them starting the 17th. Testing. Cross your fingers. :-0
xoxo Pat
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> What do you teach? It sounds like a hard job.
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> Nadezda
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