I'm random, thanks for asking.

It's been forever, but we finally had another movie day. Austenland, 5-hour Pride and Prejudice, and the second half of North and South. Snacked all day on cheese fondue, plus chips, popcorn, and banana bread. Twas nice to finally have a real TV at my house. Well, a bigger one. However, it's a flat screen HD, and my dvds are not HD, so the quality was a bit weird. Austenland looked ok, but it's brand new, so maybe that's why.

I really need to go to bed. It may be a 3 day weekend, but tomorrow I have to go in to work to get ready for the week. Also, I will grade at least 5 poetry books. Maybe the reading tests too. I can do this!

Every so often, and entire day of friends, junk food, and movies is not only acceptable but necessary. Wives and Daughters and North and South make for hours and hours of fun. Yelling at annoying characters, looking up actors on IMDb, and failing to keep our fingers out of the chip bowls.

We tried to watch Much Ado About Nothing but Netflix doesn't have subtitles. We couldn't translate Shakespeare in our heads fast enough to keep up with the plot.

But, today is back to real life, chores, etc. This is actually ok with me. Maybe I'll fit in an ep of Doctor Who.

My new betta's name is Fiery Nicholas. Fiery because of his coloring, and Nicholas after Nicholas Higgins from N&S. I can't break the tradition of naming bettas after fandom characters.

I'll post a picture when I'm able to get a good shot without using the flash.

I need an attitude adjustment. It's not fair for me to expect my students to be happy and control their moods when I do a crappy job at this myself. Even if they are the reason for my crappy mood, which they sometimes are, I can't use that as fuel for the fire.

Tomorrow is not really planned out yet. Hopefully I can take care of that in the morning. For a few minutes today, I thought about taking away the Valentine's Day party on Friday. However, that would be really mean of me, unless they really act up the next few days.

When, if ever, is it ok to give up on a kid (and that's only semi-rhetorical)? One who misses so much school that he can't even catch up when he's there, and won't do anything that requires thinking for himself.

I really need a dose of Jane Austen or N&S.

Either it was due to me being starving, or my steak burrito really was the best Chipotle I've ever had.

I seem to have lost my digital camera. Must search the apartment more, but this makes me very sad if it's gone.

Too bad Barnes and Noble is not close to home like Borders, because they usually have what I want without having to order it. Borders, however, is cheaper.

Got North and South in print, though I've already read 44 of 56 chapters online. Totally worth buying the book. I'll be sad when I finish the book though. Why is it I get hooked on this but can't seem to start the 6 other books laying around?

I waited until after noon to brave the stores. Starbucks was pretty busy, but the baristas were still friendly. Of all places, I decided to hit Arizona Mills because I wanted to go to Gap Outlet. It was crowded, but not insanely so. Gap had everything on sale, at least 30% off. What did I zero in on most? Loungewear. Not things I need, but PJs and sweats. I did get one sweater and some socks, but my favorite purchase was a pair of striped flannel pants. The set was $40 at Gap Body last year for a tank top and pants, and though I was dearly in love with the striped pattern, I couldn't justify the cost. So, imagine my joy at finding the same patterns as last year, this time with long sleeve shirts, for $30, on sale for half price. Sweet! Yes, I get way too excited about flannel pants, but I REALLY wanted these last year.

Borders does not have North and South in stock, but it's available online here: http://www.online-literature.com/elizabeth_gaskell/north-south/ I'm too impatient to order it, and it's free online, so yay. I'm already on chapter 10.

I've done no grading, and I'm about halfway through my laundry, with a huge pile on hte floor to be put away. Tomorrow, mayhaps.