Sunday, August 7, 2011
I'm in love with my best friend
Monday, July 11, 2011
Poetry Experiment #2 - Gogyohka
This form of verse was developed by a poet called Enta Kusakabe. He first came up with the concept in 1957. From the 1990s onwards he began his efforts to spread Gogyohka as a new movement in poetry, and there are now around half a million people writing this form of verse in Japan.
Sunday, July 10, 2011
What Teachers Make
He reminds the other dinner guests that it's true what they say about
teachers:
Those who can, do; those who can't, teach.
I decide to bite my tongue instead of his
and resist the temptation to remind the other dinner guests
that it's also true what they say about lawyers.
Because we're eating, after all, and this is polite company.
"I mean, you¹re a teacher, Taylor," he says.
"Be honest. What do you make?"
And I wish he hadn't done that
(asked me to be honest)
because, you see, I have a policy
about honesty and ass-kicking:
if you ask for it, I have to let you have it.
You want to know what I make?
I make kids work harder than they ever thought they could.
I can make a C+ feel like a Congressional medal of honor
and an A- feel like a slap in the face.
How dare you waste my time with anything less than your very best.
I make kids sit through 40 minutes of study hall
in absolute silence. No, you may not work in groups.
No, you may not ask a question.
Why won't I let you get a drink of water?
Because you're not thirsty, you're bored, that's why.
I make parents tremble in fear when I call home:
I hope I haven't called at a bad time,
I just wanted to talk to you about something Billy said today.
Billy said, "Leave the kid alone. I still cry sometimes, don't you?"
And it was the noblest act of courage I have ever seen.
I make parents see their children for who they are
and what they can be.
You want to know what I make?
I make kids wonder,
I make them question.
I make them criticize.
I make them apologize and mean it.
I make them write, write, write.
And then I make them read.
I make them spell definitely beautiful, definitely beautiful, definitely
beautiful
over and over and over again until they will never misspell
either one of those words again.
I make them show all their work in math.
And hide it on their final drafts in English.
I make them understand that if you got this (brains)
then you follow this (heart) and if someone ever tries to judge you
by what you make, you give them this (the finger).
Let me break it down for you, so you know what I say is true:
I make a goddamn difference! What about you?
Monday, May 30, 2011
A Really Special Present
Do you like watching NetGeo programmes?
Would you like to be face to face with a lion?
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For just $490.00 you can give this unique present for your grandmother!
(Experience: Going on a safari)
Do you like old movies?
Would you like to meet your favourite actor?
Ludmilla has the perfect present for you!
For just $350.00 you can give this unique present for your best friend!
(Experience: Traveling to Hollywood)
Do you like traveling?
Would you like to know vampires?
Hugo has the perfect present for you!
For just 2L of blood you can give this unique present for your sister!
(Experience: Meeting Nosferatu)
An interview with Robin Hood
Hello everybody, and welcome to the first edition of OurTime News. Today we have a very famous character here to answer a few questions, he is the man who says "stealing from the rich to give to the poor is the rule" ... Sir Robin Hood of Locksley.
Robin: Oh, thank you, it’s a pleasure to be here.
Interviewer: We thank you for accepting our invitation.
Robin: * Smile *
I: Robin, your father asked you not to risk too much in the forest because of the The Sheriff of Nottingham, why didn’t you listen?
R: I wanted to live my life instead of being stuck in a farm. Locksley is a great place, but I would never be famous if I didn’t leave the countryside.
I: How did you meet Maid Marian?
R: It was during one of my training courses, she attended a free class and we started chatting, then one thing led to the other, you know.
I: You have a great relationship with Little John, don’t you? And why did he change his name?
R: Yes, yes we are very good friends, he is like a big brother to me, he always protects me and helps me in many ways. Little John is just a funny nickname for a man his size.
I: How do you feel being an outlaw?
R: It is not easy I must admit, I had to leave my father and Marian, but it is also an exciting lifestyle, you see, I meet a bunch of mates and live incredible adventures.
I: How did you feel after discovering what had happened to your father?
R: * sad smile * I was very sad when I learned he had died. Marian was there by my side all the time and she was very supportive.
I: Are you planning to get married any soon? How many children would you like to have?
R: * laughter * Yes, I want to get married soon. We’re organizing everything right now. I would like a boy and a girl... they’ll be good archers as their father and they’ll have their mother’s beauty and education.
I: Well Robin, I am immensely honored with your presence here, and I really hope you and Marian have a long and happy life. Thank you. Thank you all for watching OurTime News. Have a nice night.
(written by Luiza Santana)
Friday, May 20, 2011
Fairly Unfairy Tales #1
Thursday, May 19, 2011
Poetry Experiment #1

Charles and Alice


(They later discovered they were Lewis Carroll and his young muse, Alice Liddell! Follow-up activities included reading an adapted version of Alice in Wonderland, and listening to Painting Flowers, performed by All Time Low. Check wall display photo here!)
Wednesday, May 18, 2011
Quiz: What kind of teenager are you?
a. Anything Versace, Gucci, or Valentino
b. Basic black clothes
c. Jeans and a Tee
d. I don’t often go to parties
2. If your house were on fire, which of the following objects would you save?
a. My collection of My Chemical Romance’s CDs
b. My Nintendo Wii
c. My handbag, because I have all I need inside it
d. My books and laptop
3. What is playing in your IPod?
a. Indie music
b. Green Day
c. Britney Spears
d. Simple Plan
4. What do you never miss on TV?
a. I don’t watch much TV
b. Pretty Little Liars, Gossip Girl, The OC
c. Vampire diaries, Supernatural, True Blood
d. The Big Bang Theory and Friends
5. What is your ideal partner like?
a. Athletic, blond, fair eyed, preferably rich
b. Sensitive, romantic, attentive
c. Smart and sarcastic
d. Dating is not on my mind right now.
6. What would the best occupation for you be?
a. Musician
b. Scientist
c. Writer
d. Anything famous
7. What animal would be good company for you?
a. A hamster
b. A big dog
c. A small dog
d. A black cat
8. Which of the following adjectives best describes you?
a. Calm
b. Glamorous
c. Romantic
d. Smart
9. What do you usually do in your free time?
a. Go shopping
b. Listen to music
c. Study
d. Read
10. Which of the following would be the perfect vacation destination for you?
a. London, England
b. Tokyo, Japan
c. Home is my favorite place on Earth
d. Paris, France
Mostly £: Preppies - You’re a preppy! The world hates you but you don’t care because you’re fancy. Watch out for vanity!
Mostly ♥: Emos - You’re an emo! Society doesn’t see you with good eyes but you have a good essence. Stay away from sharp objects.
Mostly Ø: Loners - You’re a loner. You wish you didn’t ever have to leave the world inside your head. Come out and play!
Mostly ∞: Nerds - You’re a nerd! Everybody wants to seat near you on test days. You should be careful with people trying to take advantage of you.