วันอาทิตย์ที่ 20 พฤษภาคม พ.ศ. 2550

Weird stuff...



secret bunker...don't tell anyone...




Watch out: cows falling!





Here is the smallest website in the world.

However, navigating the site demands great skills ;) ....
I enjoyed the art gallery. The news are a bit hard to read though...

วันเสาร์ที่ 19 พฤษภาคม พ.ศ. 2550

Steamed flies?

Triggered by Eriks topical post in which I found this
"it's not that food in shops [in Europe] is of a better quality (it often isn't)," I want to outline my current does-it-really-matter-do-have-tiny-flies-in-your-tea-bag-as-they-will-be-deadlydead-anyway-once-hot-water-is-being-poured-over-them thoughts.
As always, I buy my fennel seeds at the Indian store, because they are a lot cheaper then the German drugstores or supermarkets.
Today, they had a different brand than ususally, which didn't bother me at all. Same weight, same price, same seeds...that is all I am interested in. However, when I wanted to open the bag at home, I discovered tiny flies inside. Not one, not two...I am bad at guessing, but I would say...."a lot". I wondered what to do - the thought of drinking flie's shit did not really charm me. Neither the thought of swallowing an eye or flie's blood. The situation also reminded me of the incident last year, when I bought sticky rice (unfortunately, I have to mention that this also happened at an Asian market, which is not really of interest here). AFTER having nearly finished my bowl of rice, I discovered a huge amount of ..worms....YUCK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!I cannot tell how many there were, but certainly a lot. I did not recognise them, because those in my rice did not really move anymore....
Yeah, well...coming back to my tea: I do not know whether it really matters to soak them..I mean - they won't change the taste, will they? And after all...even in these organic food products they have all kinds of insects. It's nature! And we are animals.
Carnivores. ..
So who cares? (apart from the flies?) That's life, in'it?

Countdown....iiieekkk

Here is the ultimate top ten countdown...

10. 28 minutes until my friend helps me fix the pc-problem

9. 5 days until Germany's next topmodel will be chosen

8. approximately 1 year until I have my own washing machine

7. only 576 more lifes until I become enlightened (if I work hard...)

6. about 15 years until I marry (which shall be Feb. 22, 2022)

5. about 9 months until I leave this flat and hopefully this city.

4. 3 years until I will take my first gap year and travel the world.

3. 6 months until I have my final exam and finally will be a fully fledged teacher.

2. 7 days of school until holidays start (which will be June 21st, but due to pentecost and other holidays, I have only 7 days of school..)

1. One month until I go back to Thailand

F.A.N.T.A.S.T.I.C.O.

วันพุธที่ 16 พฤษภาคม พ.ศ. 2550

วันอังคารที่ 15 พฤษภาคม พ.ศ. 2550

The Meritocracies Paradoxon

Here I am - sitting at my PC after a day of work (or supposed - to - be- work). The deadline for handing in my thesis is coming threatening close.
I should create a concept on some topic related to my lessons. The concept should be transferable so that other teachers can use (STEAL!) it. I feel tempted to sign my thesis with the words "create your own concept, gnahaha!" instead of the common sentence of allowance for others to use mine.
However, it is up to them. They should know that the concepts always SOUND good, but in reality hardly ever work. Unless you are teaching in a class full of saps. And if that was the case....well, then you would not need a teacher's suggestion at all. So, coming back to my point: the papers we type, the suggestions we make...are usually...sorry, for speaking so frankly (and good God - beware that any of my teacher's will ever read my blog)....crap. Bullshit. Not working. Idealistic-Sensefree-Stuff. Non-Recycleable-Paper which is actually the only reason for keeping them in school shelves.
Just to give a very small glimpse of what I am talking about. Today I held one of the lessons that is praised in my thesis and which worked so well in this "highly motivated class with students who are only highly motivated because of my highly motivating material! So if you want to experience the best lessons ever and if you have ever wanted to see your students happy, hard working, bombarding you with questions....Then do.......TTTTTTTTTHHHHHHHIIIIIIIIIIISSSSSSSSSSSS......[detailed description of lesson given."
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Now I will provide you with two quotes from my students. Beware all teachers: if you want a copy of my thesis and if you belong to those who are happy and trustful enough to believe in others, then do not continue reading.
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Quote number one:
"Could we not just stop this topic?"

Number two:
"Well, this is the worst story I have ever read. I just cannot force myself continuing."

Yeah me. I was good. I really managed to enthrall my students!...

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And the State Examination Office for the First State Examinations for Teaching Professions in Schools (or whatever is it's English name) they will believe me. They are not interested in the truth, that's the thing. They want to live in their dreams thinking that everything works well, that they do not have to improve the teacher's education, because they are doing their job very well.
And me? I get the grade I need and I pretend to be at least average (or above).
Meritocracy sucks. But that's only my opinion.

วันพุธที่ 9 พฤษภาคม พ.ศ. 2550

The reason for my blogs title

Here is one more things that I do in my spare time. This series is hilarious...and actually the reason for my blog's title...

For a fantastic laugh...click..

Who can do it?

Unfortunately, I do not have enough motivation or time to write posts...but here is what I do after a long day of preparing lessons....

I never knew how bad one can be at these things. Try your luck...