TGIF

I am a good person (J) but there are times that these thoughts come to mind when I am at work.

“Why don't you slip into something more comfortable? Like a coma.”

“You are as pretty as a picture; I'd really like to hang you.”

Lost in Translation Part 2

We have several international students in the course this term: three from Hong Kong; one from Taiwan; one from Brazil; one from Vietnam.

They are settling in well and seem to cope magnificently with the chilly British weather. One even wishes for snow in December.

In one of the students tutorial sessions they raised the issue of not understanding acronyms used in correspondence (like ED for Education or RE for registered and EN for enrolled) and some academic terms like MLD for Moderate Learning Disabilities or NC for National Curriculum).

I have to admit that I too struggle with acronyms lately:

• DLSR Digital Single Lens Reflect
• LCD Liquid Crystal Display
• HD High Definition
• PDA Personal Data Assistant /Public Display of Affection(?)
• HHWW Holding Hand While Walking!!
• FFS Bleep, bleep, bleep

But I do understand WTF!! Not quite the lady you think I am at times.

Fall Back

Nights are drawing in, leaves on trees have turned their colours and wind had picked up – and clocks will go back this weekend. Summer is definitely over – I must have blinked.

We are all ready for winter hibernation. Dennis feels that he is – he had his flu jab and tooth filled. After all these essential maintenance he broke a toenail. I felt giddy because Dennis just pulled the nail out.

That was gross but wait when I told my friend R about the incident over the phone; R almost fainted because she thought a nail (that goes with hammer) was stuck on Dennis foot!! That will be a different story.

My list of things to do before winter is growing. Mild panic is rising.

Well full blown panic yesterday. I turned the shower and no water!! I called on Dennis who turned and twisted all knobs – nothing. I could either call in sick or use the balde and tabo to wash myself. The former was so tempting but I opted for the latter.

Lunch time my phone rang, it was Dennis. He ordered a new shower and it will arrive Friday. Then he thought of checking the shower again and found out that I did NOT pull the main switch. DUH! That was an indeed a very expensive DUH moment.

Back to the list I am really sad (i.e. obsessive) because I give myself a deadline normally before December to complete tasks/jobs around the house: from sweeping the leaves outside to taking down hanging baskets; from ordering food for Christmas to changing duvets to the winter ones. The list goes on and on and on…

Age is a state of mind

I was talking to my mother in law and I cannot remember the topic of conversation but these are some of her statements.

Mother in Law: I am not going to wear long skirts. People might think I am an old granny!

Mother in Law: I don't think I am going back to that place Marla. It is full of old folks.

PS Just to remind everyone that my mother in law is 83 years old.

The Meaning of Life

I am now 42 and apparently this is the answer to the Meaning of Life. How come? I do not know but there you go.

So what happened last Thursday?

I was working but I receive a package from the University Central Admissions. Surprise! They even glossed up my title. I am now called Registration coordinator (i.e. tig distribute, tig record and tig file).

Loving this title

Then the Bana took me to a pub meal after work. Fuss and hassle free meal making it so comforting and so satisfying. Lamat jod Babes sa surprises!!

It is compulsory to drool.

Salamat jod sa family and friends sa greetings: texts, emails, cards, multiply and friendster postings, lovely poem from J and company of girlfriends having fun - and that is the meaning of life.

Big minds

The students Bulletin Board is full of announcements regarding lectures and forums. Here are some of them.

What do you think?

Classical Liberalism’s Elitist Response

Potential Barriers to understanding Deep Time

Politics of Vulnerability

Energy for Transport

Personally, I would rather stay home and knit than attend any of these lectures ;-).