So, after all the terrible professors I have had and I'm sure you've had too, its nice to have a group of professors that break the boring academic stereotype.
So my JRN 492, Media Law, professor is a jack of all trades, seriously she's a ski patrol woman, she was a lawyer, she's a priest... honestly you name it she's done it.
So not only is she an interesting person, she realizes that an 8:30 am class about law is dull. Honestly she said on the first day, that whoever decided a journalism class needed to be at 8:30 in the morning didn't know how journalists work... She constantly complains about the time, its nice to be on the same page. So today she brought us doughnuts and orange juice then she read us stories and we watched videos.
Seriously?! How cool!
Law? Dull? Not with Carter...
Don't worry, it gets better...
My HST 302, Revolutionary America, prof is just a right-out the coolest professor I have ever had and the exception to the rule... First of all she came into class on the first day and said she didn't believe in papers or tests... we were having 2 take home essays, because 2 papers is enough.
She also said laptops are fine, she knows she will bore us and we will surf the net and go on Facebook, but as long as we look "polite" and look as if we're paying attention, she is fine... if we're looking at something embarrassing, like porn she may humiliate us in class, but she thinks its fine.
Just when I thought she couldn't break the standard anymore, she read her syllabus..
Seriously? This prof is amazing...
She writes and I quote...
"After two cuts, if you have a good reason for missing class, let me know via email or in person at least twelve hours in advance. (Good reasons include doctors’ appointments, family responsibilities, and so on. They do not include sleeping through your alarm clock or hangovers. Even if you know you will be hung over in advance.) If you have a medical emergency and are unable to email, please show up pushing a portable IV drip the next time I see you. :D"
Then she mentions not giving her hard copies of our only 2 assignments...
"In hard copy or I will tear myself in half and crash through the floor in a fit of rage a la Rumpelstiltskin. Or at least have a conniption fit. Right there in class."
"In hard copy or I will abandon this life and go run with the bulls in Pamplona. And if I am crushed by a raging bovine instead of turning in your grades, so much for YOUR Spartan sagas."
Hahahahahahah, Really?! Seriously? Awesome!
Her goal is to not look or act like a college professor. Accomplished, and it's been 3 days.
My sign prof is just funny, she's deaf and a hoot in a half. She makes fun of us all the time and makes hilarious faces. Explaining this more would force me to explain sign language and the jokes that come along with it and its hard to do that without actually showing you with my hands.
Seriously this semester has promise... let's see if it delivers.
Who sad 400-level classes were hard and boring?! Well, whoever they were, they must have been business or biology majors, because this is just fun.
That's all for now, until next time.
No longer delusional,
The official Maid of Honor.
(That story will follow shortly)
Monday, January 24, 2011
Tuesday, January 18, 2011
Beauty Queens and Magazines
So, Mrs. Webb came over while Mr. Webb was at work, he wasn't originally scheduled and didn't check, which Christine suggested, and therefore worked but didn't have to... Anyhow, Christine and I were left to our own devices, after some unspeakable fun... we decided to rip out Victoria Secret ads and add comments to them and paste them up all over the hallway, why not? right?
The comments included some stereotypes about models, don't judge you do it too, and some funny, witty remarks regarding poses, clothing and facial expressions... may I just say, everyone loved them, so go us!
So after we did that and composed ourselves, we decided to watch Miss America, PS: Christine is very selective about her beauty queens and was PISSED when Miss Nebraska won, just sayin.
Also, I will be the next Miss Michigan, in case you were wondering who would wear the crown... it's going to be me, now you can sleep tonight...
So after all that we decided to talk. I wanted to take this time to say, Christine is an incredible woman, an incredible Christian and and incredible friend and I am incredibly blessed to have her in my life.
Awesome day! I hope Rex has to work every weekend.
Oh and when life hands you lemons...make a bra
The comments included some stereotypes about models, don't judge you do it too, and some funny, witty remarks regarding poses, clothing and facial expressions... may I just say, everyone loved them, so go us!
So after we did that and composed ourselves, we decided to watch Miss America, PS: Christine is very selective about her beauty queens and was PISSED when Miss Nebraska won, just sayin.
Also, I will be the next Miss Michigan, in case you were wondering who would wear the crown... it's going to be me, now you can sleep tonight...
So after all that we decided to talk. I wanted to take this time to say, Christine is an incredible woman, an incredible Christian and and incredible friend and I am incredibly blessed to have her in my life.
Awesome day! I hope Rex has to work every weekend.
Oh and when life hands you lemons...make a bra
Wednesday, December 15, 2010
Webb House...
So, since I only had one exam this week, I decided to hang out with Christine all weekend.
On Saturday we went to see Easy A, which was funny.
Then on Sunday I went over to her house to talk, eat and go Christmas shopping with her because Rex has left her a widow this week due to finals.
Due to the blizzard outside, when Christine and I got home, we found out Christine had a snowday.
So since it was so bad out and Christine and nothing to do the next day, I spent the night.
The next day, I woke up and the fun continued.
Rex went to his exam and Christine and I took over the house, we decided to be productive, so I made her posters and she finished her Christmas cards. After our productivity, we decided to play in the snow.
So, there is an ADORABLE snowman outside her window and since we had like 87 inches of snow on the ground, we decided to make a snow dog for the snowman.
So, as excited as her 6th graders, we got dressed for the snow. Since I had no choice I wore what i had been wearing all day, leggings and a t-shirt. Luckily I brought a sweatshirt and scarf along with my coat, but no gloves.
So since Rex took his gloves, Christine said we could share hers, although I appreciated the gesture, how were we supposed to make a snow dog if we could both only use one hand. Inventive Christine came up with a solution to our problem. Dirty socks.
So, since I am the nice generous one, I gave Christine the right glove and suffered with the left glove and a dirty sock.
(Christine and I are both right handed, so i sacrificed the use of my right hand for her... I'm so selfless)
so we went outside ready to create man's best friend. However, the snow wasn't packing snow and it literally was blowing out of our hands. So I had a rather smart idea, or so I thought of using water. Christine thought I was absolutely insane but listened and got a jug of water.
After a few snowballs and an epic fail of a snow dog, Christine decided to cut our loses and make a snow rat using the water.
After the the miniature best friend was created we called it quits and went inside.
So, we threw the socks on the ground outside the door with the jug of water, took off our boots and threw our coats on the couch. Christine said we had to clean up before Rex got back because he HATED it when she left her coat on the couch because it didn't take that much effort to hang up, but we were tired and cold so we left the forbidden coat there for the time being.
Then it was lunch time, Christine started to make chili three-way for Rex as I cleaned the kitchen and did the dishes. (PS: I have to say, just because I know it'll make her mad, Christine's kitchen was a MESS)
At around 1:30 Rex texted Christine, this was not good.
Rex's exam started at 12:45 and if he was already done, he would be home before lunch was finished. (It takes like 3 hours to make chili three-way the RIGHT way)
Alas, rex had already finished his exam, in 16 minutes. So we took the defeat and decided it was OK that lunch wasn't going to be ready in time.
So Christine made him soup to hold him over until actual lunch.
After the kitchen was clean and we had eaten our weight in slim jims, we went into the living room to wait for Rex. When he made it home, I remembered the socks, the water and Christine's coat. So after he came in, I looked at Christine and said we forgot and he was like I already saw the socks, but I knew he didn't see the coat.
So I went out grabbed the water the socks and put her coat on the back of her chair.
Proud of my accomplishments, I said "He didn't notice the coat,"
This obviously defeated the purpose, but he wasn't mad so it was all OK.
Fast Forward after lunch.
Christine plays with Elsie Kitten in a humorous way and Rex and I always make fun of her, so obviously this time wasn't any different.
We were playing with Elsie and I was TAPPING her with this plastic stick.
Christine then grabbed it and started SMACKING me with it, saying "how do you like it?!" I then grabbed the feather toy and put it in her face to get my revenge (Christine and Rex shake feathers at Elsie and she jumps at them, its funny)
And then, if you read the last Webb blog you will understand, I grabbed the bumble bee and started saying "buzz buzz buzz" to Christine.
After our epic battle it was decided that I would leave after the cookies were done.
After some delicious cookies, Rex and I were teasing Christine to which she said
"OK you can go now..... but seriously we need to hang out again this week."
PS: I love the Webb's!
Christine is an amazing cook!
She made like 4,000 cookies... :)
On Saturday we went to see Easy A, which was funny.
Then on Sunday I went over to her house to talk, eat and go Christmas shopping with her because Rex has left her a widow this week due to finals.
Due to the blizzard outside, when Christine and I got home, we found out Christine had a snowday.
So since it was so bad out and Christine and nothing to do the next day, I spent the night.
The next day, I woke up and the fun continued.
Rex went to his exam and Christine and I took over the house, we decided to be productive, so I made her posters and she finished her Christmas cards. After our productivity, we decided to play in the snow.
So, there is an ADORABLE snowman outside her window and since we had like 87 inches of snow on the ground, we decided to make a snow dog for the snowman.
So, as excited as her 6th graders, we got dressed for the snow. Since I had no choice I wore what i had been wearing all day, leggings and a t-shirt. Luckily I brought a sweatshirt and scarf along with my coat, but no gloves.
So since Rex took his gloves, Christine said we could share hers, although I appreciated the gesture, how were we supposed to make a snow dog if we could both only use one hand. Inventive Christine came up with a solution to our problem. Dirty socks.
So, since I am the nice generous one, I gave Christine the right glove and suffered with the left glove and a dirty sock.
(Christine and I are both right handed, so i sacrificed the use of my right hand for her... I'm so selfless)
so we went outside ready to create man's best friend. However, the snow wasn't packing snow and it literally was blowing out of our hands. So I had a rather smart idea, or so I thought of using water. Christine thought I was absolutely insane but listened and got a jug of water.
After a few snowballs and an epic fail of a snow dog, Christine decided to cut our loses and make a snow rat using the water.
After the the miniature best friend was created we called it quits and went inside.
So, we threw the socks on the ground outside the door with the jug of water, took off our boots and threw our coats on the couch. Christine said we had to clean up before Rex got back because he HATED it when she left her coat on the couch because it didn't take that much effort to hang up, but we were tired and cold so we left the forbidden coat there for the time being.
Then it was lunch time, Christine started to make chili three-way for Rex as I cleaned the kitchen and did the dishes. (PS: I have to say, just because I know it'll make her mad, Christine's kitchen was a MESS)
At around 1:30 Rex texted Christine, this was not good.
Rex's exam started at 12:45 and if he was already done, he would be home before lunch was finished. (It takes like 3 hours to make chili three-way the RIGHT way)
Alas, rex had already finished his exam, in 16 minutes. So we took the defeat and decided it was OK that lunch wasn't going to be ready in time.
So Christine made him soup to hold him over until actual lunch.
After the kitchen was clean and we had eaten our weight in slim jims, we went into the living room to wait for Rex. When he made it home, I remembered the socks, the water and Christine's coat. So after he came in, I looked at Christine and said we forgot and he was like I already saw the socks, but I knew he didn't see the coat.
So I went out grabbed the water the socks and put her coat on the back of her chair.
Proud of my accomplishments, I said "He didn't notice the coat,"
This obviously defeated the purpose, but he wasn't mad so it was all OK.
Fast Forward after lunch.
Christine plays with Elsie Kitten in a humorous way and Rex and I always make fun of her, so obviously this time wasn't any different.
We were playing with Elsie and I was TAPPING her with this plastic stick.
Christine then grabbed it and started SMACKING me with it, saying "how do you like it?!" I then grabbed the feather toy and put it in her face to get my revenge (Christine and Rex shake feathers at Elsie and she jumps at them, its funny)
And then, if you read the last Webb blog you will understand, I grabbed the bumble bee and started saying "buzz buzz buzz" to Christine.
After our epic battle it was decided that I would leave after the cookies were done.
After some delicious cookies, Rex and I were teasing Christine to which she said
"OK you can go now..... but seriously we need to hang out again this week."
PS: I love the Webb's!
Christine is an amazing cook!
She made like 4,000 cookies... :)
Wednesday, December 1, 2010
Let it Snow, Let it Snow, Let it Snow
Super creative title right?!
I know, I know but it totally works
Dear Mother Nature,
Thank you! I know this is a weird occurrence for us, since our relationship isn't exactly roses and rainbows, but seriously I mean it, thank you! Usually, you like to make all of us college kids suffer through the snow and freeze on our way to class as early as November 1st, but this year you really outdid yourself. Yes, we have had cold days and rain, but NO SNOW until December 1st, as it should be. It's like you knew today was the start of the Christmas season.
Yes, the Christmas season starts AFTER Thanksgiving and Mother Nature I think you have proven your point... Snow starts when its officially time to start thinking about Christmas, DECEMBER 1st.
So again I thank you, now don't think this is an excuse for a blizzard or below freezing temperatures... We are finally on a good note, don't screw it up now.
Sincerely,
Katie
OK so I think for the first time ever I am not pissed that it snowed today. This is the first snow we have had this year and I am pleased. I am one of the biggest snow-haters but today it seems fitting. I am not a grinch, I do not hate Christmas, but this idea that Christmas season starts November 1st is baloney. Christmas starts AFTER Thanksgiving, that is why it is later on the calendar. Christmas decorations can go up now and the madness and greatness of the holidays can begin, because December and snow has finally come.
In conclusion, snow belongs in December.
So bring on the snow!
PS: Christmas music before December is ridiculous. Its like singing happy birthday to yourself a month before your actual birthday. See, it sounds crazy now doesn't it.
I know, I know but it totally works
Dear Mother Nature,
Thank you! I know this is a weird occurrence for us, since our relationship isn't exactly roses and rainbows, but seriously I mean it, thank you! Usually, you like to make all of us college kids suffer through the snow and freeze on our way to class as early as November 1st, but this year you really outdid yourself. Yes, we have had cold days and rain, but NO SNOW until December 1st, as it should be. It's like you knew today was the start of the Christmas season.
Yes, the Christmas season starts AFTER Thanksgiving and Mother Nature I think you have proven your point... Snow starts when its officially time to start thinking about Christmas, DECEMBER 1st.
So again I thank you, now don't think this is an excuse for a blizzard or below freezing temperatures... We are finally on a good note, don't screw it up now.
Sincerely,
Katie
OK so I think for the first time ever I am not pissed that it snowed today. This is the first snow we have had this year and I am pleased. I am one of the biggest snow-haters but today it seems fitting. I am not a grinch, I do not hate Christmas, but this idea that Christmas season starts November 1st is baloney. Christmas starts AFTER Thanksgiving, that is why it is later on the calendar. Christmas decorations can go up now and the madness and greatness of the holidays can begin, because December and snow has finally come.
In conclusion, snow belongs in December.
So bring on the snow!
PS: Christmas music before December is ridiculous. Its like singing happy birthday to yourself a month before your actual birthday. See, it sounds crazy now doesn't it.
Monday, November 22, 2010
Back to the Story Board
Well, I guess this title is a little misleading.
Anyhow, Thanksgiving is on its way which means this semester is coming to a close relatively soon and the stress is building relatively quickly.
So here's the scoop. I have decided to do a story on the curb cuts in Port Huron for my JRN 403 class. Its a great story, but its in Port Huron meaning to get any footage and/or interviews I have to go to Port Huron which is 30 minutes from my house and 2.5 hours from MSU.
So today I will be heading out there for another interview, downside?
It will be 5 and probably dark
It's 2.5 hours away
I have to drive 2.5 hours back, meaning I will be driving 5 hours for a 30 minute interview. No one can say I'm not dedicated to this field.
So to add insult to injury, I also have another story due the day we come back from Thanksgiving...
Journalism!
Yeah!
Driving!
Yeah!
All I have to say is that their better be some good music on the radio today.
Anyhow, Thanksgiving is on its way which means this semester is coming to a close relatively soon and the stress is building relatively quickly.
So here's the scoop. I have decided to do a story on the curb cuts in Port Huron for my JRN 403 class. Its a great story, but its in Port Huron meaning to get any footage and/or interviews I have to go to Port Huron which is 30 minutes from my house and 2.5 hours from MSU.
So today I will be heading out there for another interview, downside?
It will be 5 and probably dark
It's 2.5 hours away
I have to drive 2.5 hours back, meaning I will be driving 5 hours for a 30 minute interview. No one can say I'm not dedicated to this field.
So to add insult to injury, I also have another story due the day we come back from Thanksgiving...
Journalism!
Yeah!
Driving!
Yeah!
All I have to say is that their better be some good music on the radio today.
Monday, November 8, 2010
Blood..
I don't like blood.
I can handle my own if its flowing in a somewhat normal fashion, but if it gushes... you've lost me. And forget about other people's blood, I either get dizzy, throw up or both.
So apparently I can't handle even the imagery of blood or guts.
Yesterday, Jim, Ashley and I were walking back from lot 75 and we started to talk about curb stomping. Not a big deal right, I didn't think so either... until Jim mentioned that curb stomping is a pretty humane way to kill someone because if done correctly, the person's teeth will shoot into their brain and kill them. Yep. That's all it took. I as gone. I got hot and light-headed and then the puking started. Seriously, I wish I was joking.
I wish.
Not only did I get sick and light-headed and dizzy, Jim went to get his car and they took me home where I continued to throw up.
Walking up the stairs was fun.
So while I was laying in my bed, puking whatever was left in my stomach, there was NOTHING left in my stomach, (sorry this is so graphic!) Jim was playing around on my computer and making me laugh.
Flash forward to 4 a.m.
I woke up tucked into bed with the light off and the door locked.
My mind was BLOWN.
How did Jim lock my door? When did he leave? What happened?
Well I found the key under the door and then went back to bed... I woke up this morning and went on with my day only to find little notes left all over my desk... they were varied, from things about my floor to where my key was.
What a great night!
NOTE: Sarcasm
Who knew imagery could make me vomit?!
Oh yay!
I can handle my own if its flowing in a somewhat normal fashion, but if it gushes... you've lost me. And forget about other people's blood, I either get dizzy, throw up or both.
So apparently I can't handle even the imagery of blood or guts.
Yesterday, Jim, Ashley and I were walking back from lot 75 and we started to talk about curb stomping. Not a big deal right, I didn't think so either... until Jim mentioned that curb stomping is a pretty humane way to kill someone because if done correctly, the person's teeth will shoot into their brain and kill them. Yep. That's all it took. I as gone. I got hot and light-headed and then the puking started. Seriously, I wish I was joking.
I wish.
Not only did I get sick and light-headed and dizzy, Jim went to get his car and they took me home where I continued to throw up.
Walking up the stairs was fun.
So while I was laying in my bed, puking whatever was left in my stomach, there was NOTHING left in my stomach, (sorry this is so graphic!) Jim was playing around on my computer and making me laugh.
Flash forward to 4 a.m.
I woke up tucked into bed with the light off and the door locked.
My mind was BLOWN.
How did Jim lock my door? When did he leave? What happened?
Well I found the key under the door and then went back to bed... I woke up this morning and went on with my day only to find little notes left all over my desk... they were varied, from things about my floor to where my key was.
What a great night!
NOTE: Sarcasm
Who knew imagery could make me vomit?!
Oh yay!
Wednesday, November 3, 2010
Communication.... Arts.... Sciences....
So, I am currently sitting in the control room in the DMAT Lab watching TISM students light the set of Focal Point.
This would be the 11th hour I have spent in this building today and the 2nd day in a row I have wasted away within these walls.
I need to start paying rent... seriously.
I feel like the real world doesn't exist, just the journalism world. The world of VO/SOTs, Packages, Readers, Teleprompters, Padding, Key Frames, patching, AVID and headaches.
I have gotten 4 hours of sleep and barely any food, besides AMAZING sushi.
This is journalism....
Oh man.
Maybe, I'll just drop out and become a housewife, any takers?
Darn. So it looks like more sleepless nights, more crappy food and more headaches.
I think the real world may cause my eyes to burn from the excessive light.
This would be the 11th hour I have spent in this building today and the 2nd day in a row I have wasted away within these walls.
I need to start paying rent... seriously.
I feel like the real world doesn't exist, just the journalism world. The world of VO/SOTs, Packages, Readers, Teleprompters, Padding, Key Frames, patching, AVID and headaches.
I have gotten 4 hours of sleep and barely any food, besides AMAZING sushi.
This is journalism....
Oh man.
Maybe, I'll just drop out and become a housewife, any takers?
Darn. So it looks like more sleepless nights, more crappy food and more headaches.
I think the real world may cause my eyes to burn from the excessive light.
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