Wednesday, May 28, 2008
Technology
I wouldn't be the LOST fan I am today without the newest technology. If I didn't get to sit around all day and night reading message boards, my RSS feeds, watching LOST videos on YouTube, and streaming the episodes on ABC.com, I might actually have to go out and get a life. Thank G-d for technology.
Sunday, May 25, 2008
How to Survive Traveling When You Forget Everything
1. Plan to go to San Diego and Tijuana and forget your:
sunglasses (Monique)
passport (Monique)
digital camera (both)
jacket (Monique)
comfortable shoes (Karyn)
bathing suit (both)
aleve (both)
2. Go to Macy's in San Diego to replace the sunglases, jacket, and shoes.
3. Have friend overnight the passport.
4. Die with a headache in Tijuana without the Aleve despite the 500 farmacias.
I'm dragging Monique back to San Diego in July for the Con. Hopefully, we will have learned quite a few things, and that trip will be more organized. I hope.
sunglasses (Monique)
passport (Monique)
digital camera (both)
jacket (Monique)
comfortable shoes (Karyn)
bathing suit (both)
aleve (both)
2. Go to Macy's in San Diego to replace the sunglases, jacket, and shoes.
3. Have friend overnight the passport.
4. Die with a headache in Tijuana without the Aleve despite the 500 farmacias.
I'm dragging Monique back to San Diego in July for the Con. Hopefully, we will have learned quite a few things, and that trip will be more organized. I hope.
Monday, May 19, 2008
Spoilers are bad
It is now time to stay away from all message boards and, especially, DarkUfo's site. The latter has revealed the name of the person in the coffin, and since I don't want a repeat of last year's debacle, I'm staying away.
I'm the idiot who read all about the flashforward and thought it was just a)speculation or b)a simple part of the plot. I had no idea that the flashforward was THE CLIFFHANGER. So, I went and told everyone in advance, and not a single person was left with their jaw open at the end. We were just perplexed as to what the jawdropping cliffhanger that TV Guide raved about was.
I promise, this year, I will be as surprised as everyone else.
I'm the idiot who read all about the flashforward and thought it was just a)speculation or b)a simple part of the plot. I had no idea that the flashforward was THE CLIFFHANGER. So, I went and told everyone in advance, and not a single person was left with their jaw open at the end. We were just perplexed as to what the jawdropping cliffhanger that TV Guide raved about was.
I promise, this year, I will be as surprised as everyone else.
Saturday, May 17, 2008
This is so much Fun!!
So here I am, blogging away on a Saturday night as the child I babysit for is sleeping. I'm avoiding cleaning the portable phone that she dropped orange silly putty on. The internet says to use WD-40. Are they kidding?
I'm listening to Johnny Pacar sing "I won't stand alone." It was written for his tv series Flight 29 down, which I've always likened to the teen version of LOST. I bought the books for my teens and forced them to read them.
This song totally fits LOST.
http://www.myspace.com/johnnypacarmusic
I'm listening to Johnny Pacar sing "I won't stand alone." It was written for his tv series Flight 29 down, which I've always likened to the teen version of LOST. I bought the books for my teens and forced them to read them.
This song totally fits LOST.
http://www.myspace.com/johnnypacarmusic
Blogging and the library
Since all my kids at the library love to read each other's blogs, why wouldn't they love to read mine? I can make more LOST fans! Also, they're always clamoring for book recommendations from me, and they always want to discuss Gossip Girl and the Hills with me, so this blog is definitely gonna be fun. My teen buddy, Cate, sitting next to me right now (well, she's actually sitting ON my desk) thinks I'm hysterical! Here's a pic of Cate and me.
LOST in the Library
While viewing the 7 and a half habits of highly successful lifelong learners, I thought about how I have already learned all of these habits from LOST. You can't be a stick in the mud and love LOST. I have to embrace new and crazy things! This blog should be fun. Here we go.
Habit #1: Beginning with the end in mind
My parents stopped watching LOST because they figured the LOSTies would never get off the island, that the show would never end. The season 3 finale proved them wrong.
Habit #2: Accept Responsibility for your own learning
I ask no one to watch LOST for me like my friends, Monique and Jen, do. I do my own work. (after I got busted for cheating in college)
Habit #3: View problems as challenges
I like to compare myself to Jack. We both are always trying to fix things. We both thrive in chaos. My friend, Jeff, once told me that he likes to know all about the plot upfront so there won't be any surprises. Where's the fun in that?
Habit #4: Have confidence in yourself as a competent, effective learner.
I was so eager to learn about LOST that I flew my friend, Karen, and myself out to San Diego last July just to hear what the producers had to say about the upcoming season.
Habit #5: Create your own learning toolbox.
I have purchased all the LOST books and DVD's, so ask me anything! Lostpedia is awesome too.
Habit #6: Use technology to your advantage.
I created a spreadsheet on the characters and published it on Google Docs.
Habit #7: Teach/Mentor others.
I have taught over 2 dozen people all about LOST, and they have learned to love it too. I try to teach Zerrie, but she just won't listen!
Habit #7 1/2: Play!
I do play. I play the LOST dvd's. I play the LOST experience. I play the LOST soundtrack. I play the LOST board game. I play with the LOST action figures (not really, they're still in their boxes).
Habit #1: Beginning with the end in mind
My parents stopped watching LOST because they figured the LOSTies would never get off the island, that the show would never end. The season 3 finale proved them wrong.
Habit #2: Accept Responsibility for your own learning
I ask no one to watch LOST for me like my friends, Monique and Jen, do. I do my own work. (after I got busted for cheating in college)
Habit #3: View problems as challenges
I like to compare myself to Jack. We both are always trying to fix things. We both thrive in chaos. My friend, Jeff, once told me that he likes to know all about the plot upfront so there won't be any surprises. Where's the fun in that?
Habit #4: Have confidence in yourself as a competent, effective learner.
I was so eager to learn about LOST that I flew my friend, Karen, and myself out to San Diego last July just to hear what the producers had to say about the upcoming season.
Habit #5: Create your own learning toolbox.
I have purchased all the LOST books and DVD's, so ask me anything! Lostpedia is awesome too.
Habit #6: Use technology to your advantage.
I created a spreadsheet on the characters and published it on Google Docs.
Habit #7: Teach/Mentor others.
I have taught over 2 dozen people all about LOST, and they have learned to love it too. I try to teach Zerrie, but she just won't listen!
Habit #7 1/2: Play!
I do play. I play the LOST dvd's. I play the LOST experience. I play the LOST soundtrack. I play the LOST board game. I play with the LOST action figures (not really, they're still in their boxes).
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