What Tesla and I did.
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Feb 19, 2012
Squids n spiders
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What Tesla and I did.
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Feb 16, 2012
The Most Epic Fancy Friday Ever
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By: Thomas E. Delphi York College of PA
Attention! FANCY FRIDAY WILL GO GLOBAL!
I want to invite people from every continent on the face of the planet! THE FANCY UPRISING HAS BEGUN, HEIL DRESS PAN-… Ahem…allow me to explain.
Fancy Friday is a small holliday started in York College of Pennsylvania. Every F…riday, particpants, men and women both young and old, will elect to dress well for the day, changing polos and t-shirts for suits and dresses, dress shoes and heels. Casual Wear, barring work requirements, is considered unacceptible. If you DON’T like the idea of Fancy Friday, that’s fine, you don’t need to participate.
If you like the idea, act and dress well on March 9th and perform the following:
On Friday, March 9th, I would like at least one participant from each of the following regions of the Planet: East Asia (China, Japan, Korea), West Asia (The Middle East), South Asia (India to Iran), South East Asia (Vietnam to the Phillipines), Central Asia (Kazakhstan!), North Asia (East Russia), North Africa, Central Africa, South Africa, West Europe, East Europe, Scandinavia, Russia, South America, Central America & the Carribean, North America and Oceana.
I would like everyone who participates around the world to post a picture of themselves in their Fancy Friday attire onto Facebook. As such, I would hope everyone I invite to participate will pass on the invitation to their friends and post this event to their Facebook feed.
Stay classy kids and lets make this happen!
Feb 15, 2012
Definition of Looner
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Now that is a big balloon!
What is a “looner?”
That’s what I will be researching!
Wikipedia’s definition:
A balloon fetish is a sexual fetish that involves balloons. A balloon fetishist is also referred to as a “looner.” Some balloon fetishists “revel in the popping of balloons and [others] may become anxious and tearful at the very thought of popping balloons”. Others enjoy blowing up balloons or sitting and lying on them.
Very interesting topic to research. Keep an eye out for posting as I do my research.
If you are a Looner and would like to be interviewed please email me at pcrider@ycp.edu. Put Looner in the subject line of the email.
Thank you!
~Pattie
Feb 15, 2012
4 year old bitch
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You know Emily? I saw Emily!
More people than I can imagine saw that 4 year old bitch.
She’s from Dayville, Conneticut.
Acting all high and mighty!
Emily you have a long stupid name that makes no sense.
Damn girl, you looked fantastic taking “Best in Show” at the Westminster Dog Show 2012.
Even more impressive is you just gave birth to fifteen pups.
You go bitch!
~P.
P.S. Congrats to Emily’s owner and handler. Beautiful Irishsetter!
Feb 13, 2012
College with your kid
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Imagine my surprise when Jarrid told me Thursday he was coming to visit me on Sunday. Since when does he give me notice?! 🙂
We had lunch at my home and engaged in a deep conversation about the universe, God, the Mayan calendar, supernovas, and more. During this conversation, Jarrid brings up that he has been really thinking about going to college. He talked about getting a degree in graphic design and I told him about classes I’ve already taken in design. It’s one of those conversations parents dream of having with their child. Jarrid has come to realize he didn’t apply himself in high school and now as an adult wants to further his education. Good for him!
After lunch we went to my parents house. Dale, Jarrid, my mom and I all played cards. Dale and I kicked their butts. 😉 Jarrid talked to my dad (who was surprisingly pleasant) about Zeth who has signed up for active duty in the Army after graduating this year. I brought up Jarrid’s interest in attending college and my parents were happy to hear he wants to enter college.
On the way home we stopped at my sister’s home. Her and Sam are both sick so we didn’t stay long. Tesla finally called and talked to Jarrid and Blaine. Tesla and Blaine are taking gymnastics together tomorrow.
Finally back to my home and Jarrid began asking me all types of questions about York College. I was happy to share my opinion of YCP ranging from the campus, professors, courses and how to apply. I told him to look online at the college website while we were sitting around talking about it. Jarrid looked at the majors offered and said, “I’m going to apply here.”
“Really?” I asked.
“Yeah, I’m starting the application now.”
I can’t put into words how happy I would be having Jarrid attend YCP. Actually, when Jarrid told Tesla, she said, “That’s awesome Jarrid! You can go to school with mom! I’m going to go to school there too!”
How freaking cute is that?!?!
Jarrid applied tonight and is going to his high school to get the records transfered tomorrow. I’m proud of him for taking the first step in improving his future. I also think it’s wonderful he wants to attend the same school as his mom.
Cross your fingers for Jarrid to start in the Fall term!
~P.
Feb 11, 2012
Rape, Aggression, Defense
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Ready to kick ass
Ever get that gut feeling you are being watched?
How can you lower your chances of being attacked?
Do you know what to do if you are attacked?
York College of PA is offering a free self-defense course to all female students. The Rape Aggression Defense System is a program of realistic self-defense tactics and techniques for women. This system is a comprehensive, women-only course that begins with awareness, prevention, risk reduction and risk avoidance, while progressing on to the basics of hands-on defense training.
The class includes self-defense techniques including defensive stances, punches, elbow and knee strikes, kicks, breaking chokes and holds and ground defense. The final day includes simulation scenarios where you can test your new skills on campus safety officers playing the part of aggressors. This is a perfect opportunity to vent any anger over parking tickets.
The courses are taught by nationally certified R.A.D. instructors and provide each student with a workbook/reference manual. This manual outlines the entire Physical Defense Program for reference and continuous personal growth, and is the key to our free lifetime return and practice policy for R.A.D.
Thursday, February 16th 6-9 PM
Friday, February 17th 6-9 PM
Saturday, February 18th 12-3 PM
Sunday, February 19th 12-3 PM
Once the course is completed each female student gets a R.A.D. t-shirt to wear around campus!
Interested in taking the R.A.D. System self-defense class, contact the campus safety office at 815-1403 or stop by in person in Manor Northeast.
Be prepared,
~P.
Feb 11, 2012
Jersey Shore, PA
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I have two admissions to make.
1. I’ve never watched the television show Jersey Shore.
2. I didn’t know where Jersey Shore, PA is located.
From what I understand, the television show has cast such a negative view of New Jersey, that even New Jersey doesn’t want them filming their show there. Wow, that’s pretty bad.
Since NJ doesn’t want Jersey Shore anymore, Pennsylvania has stepped up and invited the cast to Jersey Shore, PA. Who knows if they will take Pennsylvania up on the offer. My thought is if their own state doesn’t want them, why invite them here?!
The last thing we should do is invite people behaving badly into our state. We have enough of our own Commonwealth problems!
No New Jersey Shore,
~P.
Feb 2, 2012
There is a dog in the hall
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My day went rather well. Nothing earth-shaking happened and I appreciate the occasional, uneventful day.
First off was Spanish II and we had to do oral presentations. I spoke as “Maria Gonzalez” about my visit to Cancun. I told them about the Mayan ruins, the beautiful beaches, and shopping for hand-made goods. I took an empty bottle of Kahlua that was shaped like the Aztec architecture in that region, two hand-beaded necklaces, a woven purse, a painted clay dish and the tickets I had for entering the ruins at the city Chichen Itza. I managed to speak my new name, where I went, what I wore, what I did, bought, liked…etc. I earned an 82% and that made me happy.
Second was Document Design class but we had a speaker instead. She talked about internships, resumes, cover letters…blah blah. I did my homework for Human Communications during her presentation. Occasionally I would look up, nod my head and even make a relevent comment. Other than that, I was absorbed in HumCom and finished the paper before she was even done her speech.
Last class was Writing 202 and we were discussing our topics for research. My professor asked what my topic was and I said dogs. I deliberately gave a super broad topic and waited for her to say, “And what about dogs?” to nudge me on with my specifics.
“I want to research skin care for hairless breeds of dogs. Due to this breed of dog’s extreme tendency to have acne-ridden, dry, skin I hope to find the best way to care for my dog.”
“I see,’ Nancy answered. “Your dog doesn’t have hair?” she asked.
“Not really,” I answered.
Jumping into the conversation someone yelled out, “Can she bring him in the day she presents?
That’s not really a cool idea. If I’m giving a presentation, the last thing I want to worry about is Ying peeing on the floor while I talk!
“Actually, he is in my car right now, I’ll go get him,” I offered.
I ran out to my car and put Ying on the leash. We walked down the hallway like we owned the place. My classmates thought Ying was so cute and so well-behaved. He walked around the room saying hi to everyone, then curled up at my feet. At least he behaves in front of crowds. My example of summarizing a chapter of a story earned me 47/50. Happy with that too!
Class was over and we beat feet and paws off campus.
Me and Ying…..out.
~P.
Feb 1, 2012
Go see the Principal
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What’s the worst thing a teacher can say to a student? Go to Principal “Doe’s” office. That statement strikes fear in all students.
I remember in Dover Middle School, getting caught with chewing gum in my mouth by Mr. Gohn, not once but twice. He told me to put the gum on the end of my nose. This was 7th grade I believe and there was no way in hell I was putting gum on the end of my nose and setting myself up for ridicule by my classmates. OH HELL NO! So I refused and Mr. Gohn said, “You have two options, put the gum on your nose or go to Principal Keller’s office.” I stood up and said, “I’ll go to the office.” Mr. Gohn paused and said “really?” and I replied, “yes.” He raised his hands up and said, “well, ok then, go.”
I went to the office and was given detention that afternoon. Ironically, the assistant principal was on detention duty that day and told us to leave as soon as he walked in the door. Score one for team Pattie.
Now today was different. I was told to go see the principal because….I now have to follow Canadochly Elementry school’s 6 day cycle and can only volunteer on day 6, after noon. For the past three weeks, I had been volunteering in Tesla’s class one day a week on a Monday, Wednesday or Friday. Ms. Dettinger and I would get in touch and decide a day that worked with my college classes. Keep in mind, there are parents that come in everyday. While the children were at music class, Ms. Dettinger asked me out to the hall. She explained I can come in on day 6 and John can come on day 3.
I started to cry in the hall. What kind of bullshit is this? I can’t volunteer in my daughter’s class now because John called the office and laid down some strict schedule for when I can come in. I see no reason for this restriction. John has not volunteered in Tesla’s room so far this year. If he can only make time on “Day 3 after noon” that is his scheduled time and I would respect that. It should not cause me to lose time in Tesla’s classroom just because he isn’t going on any other days.
Adding salt to my wound, I learn Tesla has not done her homework for the past two days. My head felt like it was going to rupture. Why the hell isn’t Tesla getting her homework done? John won’t let me see Tesla after school, pick her up from school or let me do homework with her. Yet he isn’t doing homework with her! How is this happening? He states I can’t get Tesla after school because she has a strict schedule (and he isn’t allowing me to be part of it.) Apparently homework isn’t making the schedule either.
I’ll be seeing the principal very soon and getting to the bottom of this.
With a tablet and pencil in hand,
~P.
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