New Level
Also, I have reached a new level of procrastination. I have a speech to deliver in 30 minutes. It is not written yet. The outline is almost done. Wish me luck! Continue reading New Level
Occasional musings from a Left-coast Canadian ExPat in Oxford.
Also, I have reached a new level of procrastination. I have a speech to deliver in 30 minutes. It is not written yet. The outline is almost done. Wish me luck! Continue reading New Level
I’ve had a disgusting, snotty, congested head cold all week. I know, it could be worse. And honestly, I don’t feel all that bad physically. Mentally, I’m a wreck. When I’m sick, I cut right back on exercise so that my body can rest and get better. This works for getting me rid of most … Continue reading You make me Sick
Calling all eligible bachelors (or bachelorettes for that matter): Are you having a fabulous Christmas party this season? Are you lacking an appropriate escort to said event? Look no further! I am available! And I am cute, and socially proficient! (Or at the very least, I will not get so drunk that I dance on … Continue reading Attention:
And lo, I have dubbed this, the sixth Day of November in the year two thousand and four, official Pyjamma Day. This is a day wherein I will endeavor to spend the next 24 hours (at least) in my pyjammas, doing as little productive work as possible. I have been busy, yo! I am all … Continue reading PJ Day
Ok, wrong kind of earnest. I decided on a “somewhat but not too controversial” subject for my 2nd prepared speech. For my evaluation, I was told that it was an “eloquent and well-written argument for a controversial subject.”
Of course my voice wasn’t very convincing – my speaking talent is still pretty iffy, but at least I can write, right?
Speech content after the jump.
Continue reading “Hey Vern, it’s Earnest!”
Wake up at 5:45am to Alarm #1 = boo. Realizee I have an extra hour to sleep until Alarm #2 = yay! Wake up to Alarm #2 firmly convinced it is Thursday = yay! Hear person on news refer to today as Wednesday = boo. Remember I still have a speech to write for Thursday … Continue reading Mixed Nuts
My 2nd speech is one themed “Be In Earnest” wherein I speak non-offensively about something I have extended knowledge and opinions on. Uh huh. From the instructions: Choose a subject of current interest on which you have definite convictions. The world is full of controversial subjects, and you certainly have strong feelings about some of … Continue reading Conviction