Alternatively suggested by mio ragazzo as an ‘Educational Network Fail’
I submitted this to Failblog.org, but it’s probably not humorous enough to make it to the main page. Man vs. Wild featured a new episode last night, and the Discovery Channel <3 site had a blatant typo. This is just a pathetic attempt to get hired as an intern there – I’ll update the page for you!
Posted in Culture and Society, Humor
Tagged man vs. wild, spelling error, website editing
A nursing student friend says it’s really easy to get double pink eye. I believe it. My sister gave it to me this past weekend, but at least the pharmacology behind the prescription is pretty cool.
another lesson learned: it’s easy to get caught up in the every day routine. i haven’t done much of anything besides research and mess around on Microsoft Excel for weeks now — it’s a killer.
Education is important. Acquiring the training and knowledge necessary to pursue my desired ‘practical’ occupation is necessary, essential. However, a large percentage of me, encompassing quite possibly the better part of my torso is hurting from the lack of reading and writing for personal enjoyment, and aching from the presuppositions of others that attending a graduate program or furthering one’s education academically is the only way of being in the world to know much of anything.
You are most likely aware that I am an academic at heart. Language and the expression of it is beautiful. Actions burgeon from ideas, and all of that poetic talk. Yet, it’s like drowning from drinking too much water — I have this coffee mug, and it looks innocent enough, sturdy. I am drinking water from it, but the cup never empties. My thirst never ceases either.
Philosophers recognized this a long time ago. But even if a philosopher is a lover of a wisdom, how does one reconcile never being able to reach a pinnacle, a certainty? The recognition of this bottomless well was acknowledged by both the East and West. Also, a person can learn and know, but never adequately apply, and without application of any sort, it is arguable that such learning is most assuredly wasted.
It states in the Analects (Waley, 1989): “The Master [Confucius] said, Yu, shall I teach you what knowledge is? When you know a thing, to recognize that you know it, and when you do not know a thing, to recognize that you do not know it. That is knowledge” (Book II, pg. 91).
According to various Google sources, in the Lives of Eminent Philosophers, Diogenes Laertius quotes Socrates as saying, “I know nothing except the fact of my ignorance.” Further, in the Apology, Plato reiterates the trial of Socrates, where he states, “Is there not here conceit of knowledge, which is a disgraceful sort of ignorance?” (Jowett, 459).
I hope there is never a time in my life when I am confident in the amount I have learned, in the length of years I have lived. The world keeps rotating. The people keep changing. And we should all keep growing, adapting.
Posted in Culture and Society, on Academics, Philosophy
Tagged academia, academics, Confucius, importance of education
WebcamMax.com has a nifty free trial software program that works with webcams to input cool effects. It did seem to cause a bit of lag, but it’s worthwhile, especially if you’re using a PC. The program also works with a variety of video messaging programs like Skype, AIM, and livestreaming sites.
There was a great quote from The Quotable Optimus Prime that falls in line with this past St. Valentine’s Day weekend:
From Prime says,
“We must have courage, Huffer. We can’t ignore the danger. We must conquer it.”
Episode: More Than Meets the Eye Part 2
Valentine’s Day is a crock. Most of us know this – the implications behind a holiday dedicated solely to material displays of affection and love are horrific. It seems only appropriate, though, that this post spends some time on the topic of love. A good friend of mine was recently ‘heartbroken.’ He sent a forlorn message asking, “Why do we do this to ourselves? What is the point of love?”
Humans have certain needs, not only for the physical intimacies that are included in any romantic relationship, but also for the emotional connection that “being in love” offers – the companionship, the laughter, and the memories that make living a bit more worthwhile, justifiable, and enjoyable. The majority of us suffer through the hardships and failed relationships in a stumbling attempt to find kindred spirits, but there will always be pain along the way. Even those who are in committed relationships have to continuously work at maintaining the strength and closeness with their loved ones.
The game of love is never won or lost, but remains constantly in play. Think about someone in your life who had made you happy, even if for a brief instant. Consider any of your friends, a family member, a confidante, even an acquaintance – someone who thanked you one day, gave you a smile, even. Wouldn’t it be worse to sit on the sidelines and referee the other players rather than to give it a try, to even move one piece on the board? We are social beings. Despite the pain and sorrow that can only come from interaction with others at times, to shy from forming a connection with a human being out of fear is needless avoidance, chosen loneliness, and in extreme cases, agoraphobic bitterness or despair.
Granted, an individual should feel comfortable with him or herself enough to be at peace alone. Yet, true strength is not found in avoiding the things that can cause us immeasurable joy and an equal amount of sadness – it is in confronting those challenges head on to experience the most we can out of life while we still have time to live it.
I guess this wasn’t a Valentine’s Day post after all. Do not take a created holiday too seriously. Instead of investing in frilly laced cards, gourmet chocolate, or near-wilting flowers, just use the time it would have taken to run to that store and swipe that credit card, and look at a person who you value. Get out that pen, paper, and stamped envelope. Ready your cellphone with their telephone number, your finger hovering over ‘send.’ Good. Now, tell them how much they mean to you not just on this day, but every day. And mean everything you say.
Posted in Culture and Society, Technology, The Meaning of it All
Tagged optimus prime, video blogging, vlogging
Welcome to the planet. Welcome to existence. Everyone’s here. -Switchfoot “I Dare You to Move”
This playlist is a work in progress:
1. Volcano – Damien Rice
2. Halo – Beyonce
3. I Dare You to Move – Switchfoot
4. With Every Breath – Leigh Nash
5.Let it Be – The Beatles
It just helps to relax and prepare for the day ahead. Do you have a morning mix, and if so, what’s on it?
Posted in Drums & Music, Introspection
Tagged morning, morning playlist, music playlist
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