I know, completely random, but I have had been the one in charge of the casting the Twilight movies things would have been very different. I am not sure what brought this thinking on other than I love the books and the movies don't do them justice.
My choices:
Edward: Henry Cavill (the new Superman but to me he will always be the Count's son)
Jacob: Steven Strait (the main guy in The Covenant. He is the perfect "big" Jacob but I think they would have had to use special computer affects to make him look scrawny enough for Twilight.)
Bella: Emily Browning (she is the girl from the movie, The Uninvited. Let's be honest, anyone is better than Kristen Stewart!)
Emmett: Taylor Kitsch (Tim Riggins from Friday Night Lights, Gambit, he just needs a hair cut.)
Jasper: Hayden Christensen (I am still debating on this one. Jasper is one of my favorites and he may be changed later on, but for now this works.)
Alice: Alexis Bledel (Gilmore Girls, I do wonder how she would look with short, spiky hair. She may get changed as well. Alice and Jasper are so hard to cast because I have an ideal in my mind and the two playing them right now are so wrong!)
Rosalie: Sophia Myles (Isolde)
Carlisle, Esme, and Charlie can stay as they are.
I may have to go read the books again.
Saturday, February 26, 2011
Tuesday, February 22, 2011
Copy Machines
One of the assignments I have for my current class is to be a discussion leader. Obviously that means I have to lead a 40 minute discussion in class, so I had to prepare discussion points and find outside resources. In addition I needed to make copied of all of this for the people in my group (about 11 copies). I prepared for my discussion on Saturday, Monday, and this morning. I finally felt prepared, printed off my copy and headed off to school to make my copies.
I arrived in the copy machine got everything started only to get the dreaded misfeed message. I cleared all the misfeeds I could find but the machine kept insisting their was something more. The other teachers in the room encouraged me to give up and let the office know. I then proceeded to the Rizo (which is used for massive amounts of copying and is rather annoying for small amounts). I made about have of the copies I needed when another teacher came in who needed to make some copies for her class, since I wasn't in a hurry I let her cut in front of me. She made her copies, left, and I went back to making copies. Two copies later, that machine broke. No more copy machines left to try.
I went back to my office to just print what I needed. I opened my file to find that the font was completely different from what I had already made copies of. (You would think that Word would have all the same fonts, but no). By this point, I was far too frustrated to continue and just compiled what I had. Fortunately I had one complete packet for my teacher. I hate the copy machines at work!
Don't worry though, I survived my thing and my teacher was very understanding.
I arrived in the copy machine got everything started only to get the dreaded misfeed message. I cleared all the misfeeds I could find but the machine kept insisting their was something more. The other teachers in the room encouraged me to give up and let the office know. I then proceeded to the Rizo (which is used for massive amounts of copying and is rather annoying for small amounts). I made about have of the copies I needed when another teacher came in who needed to make some copies for her class, since I wasn't in a hurry I let her cut in front of me. She made her copies, left, and I went back to making copies. Two copies later, that machine broke. No more copy machines left to try.
I went back to my office to just print what I needed. I opened my file to find that the font was completely different from what I had already made copies of. (You would think that Word would have all the same fonts, but no). By this point, I was far too frustrated to continue and just compiled what I had. Fortunately I had one complete packet for my teacher. I hate the copy machines at work!
Don't worry though, I survived my thing and my teacher was very understanding.
Sunday, February 20, 2011
Team of Rivals
I recently started a new book called Team of Rivals: The Political Genius of Abraham Lincoln. I have heard good things about this book and have been interested in learning more about Abraham Lincoln. To be honest I picked up this book out of selfish reasons, I am hoping to learn from Abraham Lincoln how to create a better working environment. Obviously he was able to create an amazing "team" of people who had every reason not to work together. Hopefully I will get some insights that will help me in my relations at work.
Anyways, I am only on chapter 2 but I am already surprised by how little I know about this man. When I picture Abraham Lincoln I see a stern face, the stove top hat, lanky limbs, and I guess you could say concern in his eyes. I had no idea he liked to tell stories and that people enjoyed listening to these stories. He would laugh and tell jokes and lounge on peoples' sofas (I guess I shouldn't say people, friends). For the first time I am seeing him as a "man" not the stone like god I have created in my head.
I have to say I am a little apprehensive to continue reading because I don't want my ideal to be shattered. I do love seeing Abraham Lincoln as a normal person, but I do worry that the author will somehow portray him in a negative light. I don't want my hero to be torn down. But, I have committed myself to the book and must press forward. Who knows, maybe he will be built on an even higher pedestal after I have finished.
Anyways, I am only on chapter 2 but I am already surprised by how little I know about this man. When I picture Abraham Lincoln I see a stern face, the stove top hat, lanky limbs, and I guess you could say concern in his eyes. I had no idea he liked to tell stories and that people enjoyed listening to these stories. He would laugh and tell jokes and lounge on peoples' sofas (I guess I shouldn't say people, friends). For the first time I am seeing him as a "man" not the stone like god I have created in my head.
I have to say I am a little apprehensive to continue reading because I don't want my ideal to be shattered. I do love seeing Abraham Lincoln as a normal person, but I do worry that the author will somehow portray him in a negative light. I don't want my hero to be torn down. But, I have committed myself to the book and must press forward. Who knows, maybe he will be built on an even higher pedestal after I have finished.
Sunday, February 13, 2011
Valentine's Day
I must admit I traditionally don't care for Valentine's Day. Probably because I have never had a date or the possibility of one. In the past I have stuck to calling it "Single Awareness Day", but this year my thinking is different. As per usual, I was sitting on bed thinking, when I realized I am grateful we have a day to celebrate love. True this day is typically reserved for romantic love, but I would like to dedicate my celebration to all of the ways I feel love in my own life. I think the best way to express this is to create a list.
I feel love for my students. I love that their minds are still open to the joy of learning. Life and experience has not jaded them yet. Plus I love that they wave to me in the hall and rush to give me hugs. (Sometimes I feel like a celebrity with all of the waves and shouts I get.)
I love that I am getting to serve in the Relief Society and actually gain a testimony of the program. I have a genuine love and concern for all of the sisters in my ward, which is something I have never experienced before.
I love that I have a roommate who puts up with me and still wants to hang out with me. I love her generosity and compassion. I love the strength of her testimony and that fact that she is always striving to be better. I also love that she cooks me delicious meals on Sunday and that she brings home Taco Bell almost every Friday.
I love my family. I love that we are together forever. I love that I learn from them, cry with them, laugh with them, and sit in silence with them. I love that I don't have to pretend or hide who I truly am. I love that my family prays for me and uplifts me. I love that they tell me they love me and encourage me constantly. I love that they see the best in me, in fact they see things that I don't.
Of course I feel love for my Savior and Heavenly Parents. What would the point of this life be if it weren't for the love they freely give me?
When I sit and think about how my life is so full of love I realize that it isn't "Single Awareness Day" but it is "I realize that I am not alone day". I am grateful that love is more than romance that is laughter, understanding, faith, family, friendship, hope, joy, peace, and so much more.
I feel love for my students. I love that their minds are still open to the joy of learning. Life and experience has not jaded them yet. Plus I love that they wave to me in the hall and rush to give me hugs. (Sometimes I feel like a celebrity with all of the waves and shouts I get.)
I love that I am getting to serve in the Relief Society and actually gain a testimony of the program. I have a genuine love and concern for all of the sisters in my ward, which is something I have never experienced before.
I love that I have a roommate who puts up with me and still wants to hang out with me. I love her generosity and compassion. I love the strength of her testimony and that fact that she is always striving to be better. I also love that she cooks me delicious meals on Sunday and that she brings home Taco Bell almost every Friday.
I love my family. I love that we are together forever. I love that I learn from them, cry with them, laugh with them, and sit in silence with them. I love that I don't have to pretend or hide who I truly am. I love that my family prays for me and uplifts me. I love that they tell me they love me and encourage me constantly. I love that they see the best in me, in fact they see things that I don't.
Of course I feel love for my Savior and Heavenly Parents. What would the point of this life be if it weren't for the love they freely give me?
When I sit and think about how my life is so full of love I realize that it isn't "Single Awareness Day" but it is "I realize that I am not alone day". I am grateful that love is more than romance that is laughter, understanding, faith, family, friendship, hope, joy, peace, and so much more.
Wednesday, February 2, 2011
No Poo
When I got my hair cut last week, I asked the stylist about shampooing my hair, you know how often and that short of thing. She recommended a routine called No Poo. What you do is rotate between using only conditioner and only shampoo. If you wash your hair every other day, the first time you would use just conditioner, treating it like shampoo, and the next time you wash your hair, you would use only shampoo. Following this routine will create healthier curls and replenish moisture. I am not sure if this technique works for people with straight hair but she said it is really great for curly hair.
Another suggestion she made is to pin up part of your hair while it is drying because with curly hair it drys flat at the top because the curls are weighted down. She said to take a few sections and kind of bunch them up (it is hard to explain in writing, but she showed me what she meant) and clip them there while the rest is drying. This is supposed to create more fullness along with perfectly formed curls.
I have decided to be brave and try her suggestions. I have to admit, I am a little afraid of the only conditioner because it seems like it would make your hair look greasy and kind of gross. I chose to do it though because if it does look horrid, I can always wash my hair again. So, tonight I washed my hair with only conditioner and part of it is pinned up right now. From what I can tell, my hair seems awfully curly tonight and it doesn't look greasy. Amanda tried it the other day and she said her hair was less frizzy, so we will see what happens. I am excited though because curly hair can be pretty frizzy and dry with some odd curlings in there. Hopefully tomorrow I will have a good hair day!
Another suggestion she made is to pin up part of your hair while it is drying because with curly hair it drys flat at the top because the curls are weighted down. She said to take a few sections and kind of bunch them up (it is hard to explain in writing, but she showed me what she meant) and clip them there while the rest is drying. This is supposed to create more fullness along with perfectly formed curls.
I have decided to be brave and try her suggestions. I have to admit, I am a little afraid of the only conditioner because it seems like it would make your hair look greasy and kind of gross. I chose to do it though because if it does look horrid, I can always wash my hair again. So, tonight I washed my hair with only conditioner and part of it is pinned up right now. From what I can tell, my hair seems awfully curly tonight and it doesn't look greasy. Amanda tried it the other day and she said her hair was less frizzy, so we will see what happens. I am excited though because curly hair can be pretty frizzy and dry with some odd curlings in there. Hopefully tomorrow I will have a good hair day!
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