Well, I think it's time for that introspective entry to move on down the page. Not that I'm finished feeling introspective. Or ironic.
OH OH EMO!
Speaking of stereotypical music, my sister Katie and I pulled out some 1999-2000 era pop music. I'm talking "Blue" by Eiffel 65, some B*Witched, some BSB "The Call" action. With such a solid background in pop music, it's no wonder that I get a kick out of The New Pornographers or Bishop Allen.
If you're laughing, hey, those Backstreet Boys did pop music, and often did it quite well.
Anyway, camp is going fine. I definitely had a camp quote: "What's a pain in the butt?" I kind of had to make an effort to maintain control mid-week, but overall I'm really enjoying the kids. Cats rehearsal is going well, and by Cats rehearsal I mean the one that I have been do. I'm quite excited to get to know the cast, dance to something choreographed, and wear a unitard (maybe).
Hey, did anyone listen to that Josh Ritter song?
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I've been feeling ironic lately.
Not the deadpan humor kind of ironic.
Just kind of....ironic.
I have a lot to say, but at the same time, don't want to. Completely convicted, but entirely ambivalent. Face perked up in joy, but eyes clouded with bitterness.
You get the point.
Anyways, camp started this week, and we had a great week. I've honestly been learning a lot, and seeing how stuff I've learned about teaching applies and is easier than it sounds. For example, trying to focus on the things the kids do right, and letting them know that I notice. It's easier than I thought.
Yay for kids. :-)
It did break my heart to hear two kids today around the age of ten say "I hate myself." Sure they were tired and hot and frustrated and had autism, but hearing someone that young say that with such exaspiration really brought me back to the point (again), What's important here?
Musically, I've discovered Josh Ritter's "Thin Blue Flame", Good News for People Who Love Bad News spins in my car (because, seriously, what's June without a little bit of Modest Mouse action?), and I'll need to start memorizing the choral parts for Cats soon...
:D
But that Josh Ritter song...its nine and a half minutes of...
irony.
"all of us needs all of us" -- josh ritter
I've been feeling ironic lately.
Not the deadpan humor kind of ironic.
Just kind of....ironic.
I have a lot to say, but at the same time, don't want to. Completely convicted, but entirely ambivalent. Face perked up in joy, but eyes clouded with bitterness.
You get the point.
Anyways, camp started this week, and we had a great week. I've honestly been learning a lot, and seeing how stuff I've learned about teaching applies and is easier than it sounds. For example, trying to focus on the things the kids do right, and letting them know that I notice. It's easier than I thought.
Yay for kids. :-)
It did break my heart to hear two kids today around the age of ten say "I hate myself." Sure they were tired and hot and frustrated and had autism, but hearing someone that young say that with such exaspiration really brought me back to the point (again), What's important here?
Musically, I've discovered Josh Ritter's "Thin Blue Flame", Good News for People Who Love Bad News spins in my car (because, seriously, what's June without a little bit of Modest Mouse action?), and I'll need to start memorizing the choral parts for Cats soon...
:D
But that Josh Ritter song...its nine and a half minutes of...
irony.
"all of us needs all of us" -- josh ritter