Today, I was doubly foiled by my archnemisis; The University.
Someday, it will burn.
That is all.
Monday, August 31, 2009
Monday, August 24, 2009
A SMALL DOSE OF BACKSTORY
A little history seems to be in order. My profile rather succinctly summarizes me, but there are a few details that I should mention; I'm graduating from university in less than a year, if all goes well; and I'm supposed to be planning a wedding, which is apparently an incredibly trying time for the relationship in question.
My betrothed, whom I will affectionately refer to as The Pyro, is in the same place in his education. So in addition to trying to scrape up the cash for a wedding, plan it and book the various necessities, we will also be trying frantically not to fail any of our final-year classes.
I also work, full-time. The Pyro works part-time during the school year and full-time during the summer. This sounds like a recipe for madness.
But, it also gives birth to many a random coincidence that will, perhaps, keep us both amused and hopeful.
This blog came into being as a record for these anecdotes; 'Dr. Horrible's Sing-Along Blog' is well known on the interweb, and that is where my title comes from. There is a particular scene involving frozen yogurt during which the words 'What a crazy random happenstance!' are uttered. The scene in question is not, in fact, happenstance, but rather completely contrived. However, there have been numerous occasions during which this phrase has been very applicable.
May there be many more.
My betrothed, whom I will affectionately refer to as The Pyro, is in the same place in his education. So in addition to trying to scrape up the cash for a wedding, plan it and book the various necessities, we will also be trying frantically not to fail any of our final-year classes.
I also work, full-time. The Pyro works part-time during the school year and full-time during the summer. This sounds like a recipe for madness.
But, it also gives birth to many a random coincidence that will, perhaps, keep us both amused and hopeful.
This blog came into being as a record for these anecdotes; 'Dr. Horrible's Sing-Along Blog' is well known on the interweb, and that is where my title comes from. There is a particular scene involving frozen yogurt during which the words 'What a crazy random happenstance!' are uttered. The scene in question is not, in fact, happenstance, but rather completely contrived. However, there have been numerous occasions during which this phrase has been very applicable.
May there be many more.
Sunday, August 23, 2009
THE BEGINNING OF THE END
So, there's this saying- 'speak of the devil, and the devil shall appear.' I'm sure it's been heard many a time, but never, before yesterday, had I truly experienced this phenomenon.
My co-worker, whom I hearby dub Audrey (after her favorite celeb Audrey Hepburn), was discussing our inevitable return to the hallowed halls of The University. I commented on the fact that I knew the names and faces of many classmates who probably had no idea I existed, due to my aversion to speaking up in class. As an example, I held up Pixie (so named for her adorable haircut), who has been in at least six of my classes, beginning in my second year. Pixie was quite outspoken, which was nice as she tended to vocalize the questions that many of us had, and which also meant that pretty much everyone knew her name. I was fairly certain that she had no idea who I was.
Minutes later, who should walk into the store but Pixie herself! I greeted her and she squinted at me somewhat suspiciously.
"You look incredibly familiar," she said
"Yeah, I'm in most of your english classes, Pixie." I replied.
"Oh! Cool, what's your name?"
"Jinx,"
"Ah, that's neat! Well, I work as a waitress so you could have been anyone."
"Yeah, I know the feeling,"
We continued to chat inanely for another minute and then she left, saying she would see me in school. Right as she left, Audrey leaned over and whispered "Well, now she knows your name!"
My co-worker, whom I hearby dub Audrey (after her favorite celeb Audrey Hepburn), was discussing our inevitable return to the hallowed halls of The University. I commented on the fact that I knew the names and faces of many classmates who probably had no idea I existed, due to my aversion to speaking up in class. As an example, I held up Pixie (so named for her adorable haircut), who has been in at least six of my classes, beginning in my second year. Pixie was quite outspoken, which was nice as she tended to vocalize the questions that many of us had, and which also meant that pretty much everyone knew her name. I was fairly certain that she had no idea who I was.
Minutes later, who should walk into the store but Pixie herself! I greeted her and she squinted at me somewhat suspiciously.
"You look incredibly familiar," she said
"Yeah, I'm in most of your english classes, Pixie." I replied.
"Oh! Cool, what's your name?"
"Jinx,"
"Ah, that's neat! Well, I work as a waitress so you could have been anyone."
"Yeah, I know the feeling,"
We continued to chat inanely for another minute and then she left, saying she would see me in school. Right as she left, Audrey leaned over and whispered "Well, now she knows your name!"
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