1. If my University claims that it’s going to add more buses to a route, they should DO it.
2. Fuck tornadoes
3. Is Nebraska actually cool?
4. Does the marching band director ever shut up?
5. Why is pooping so embarassing?
6. I wish that E’s would bring back the plastic cutlery because running out of actual forks sucks, and the paper cups were bigger than the stupid plastic ones.
7. My English teacher is loopy.
8. HomeworkHomeworkHomeworkHomeworkNebraskatripHomeworkHomework
9. I’m so boned for guitar
10. Fuck fuck fuckity fucking fuck.
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Before college starts, people always ask the standard question “what are you looking foward to in college?” Now, many people would probably pick from standard answers like “girls/boys” or “football games” or “total freedom without parents”. But I. I did not choose any of these. Instead, my proud answer was “Delivery Chinese.” Now before you look at me all crazy (if you aren’t already), hear me out.
For starters, I come from a little town in the middle of Kansas. Delivery ANYTHING is a luxury. However, we did have delivery pizza. After awhile, though, getting only pizza delivered to your door can get a little old. So, if a bunch of friends were up really late partyin-er doing homework, the only option for a late night snack would be a pizza. And let’s be honest, sometimes pizza just doesn’t fill the void that only Chinese can satisfy.
Another factor that makes delivery Chinese awesome, is that it can be the perfect alternative to a meal. Sometimes cafeteria food is just nasty and unappetizing. Vegetable Lo Mein and egg rolls are a PERFECT alternative to mystery meat substitute!
Finally, Chinese food is the perfect party food. Most delivery Chinese places offer free delivery for orders over 10-15$. The easiest way to get around this is to grab a couple friends and “order-pool”. Finding someone to order with is also a great way to meet new people: just go into the lobby and shout “who wants Chinese?!” Usually, another Chinese cuisine enthusiast will chime in and join the party.
I became excited about college the moment I realized that KU had not one but more than three delivery Chinese restaurants! Finally, I can start my college experience the right way by eating Vegetable Lo Mein in the lobby of my dorm with friends.
While I was pondering what I want to do with the rest of my life after my bachelor’s degree in Music Ed, I have decided that I want to become a director of bands at a major college.
Then I got to thinking.
At all of the major college in KS, Ft. Hays, KSU, KU, Pitt St., WSU, Emporia St (I’m not including community or private colleges) have directors of bands and athletic band directors that are male. I was thinking back to a conversation that Langston was having about the major music schools (Eastman, Michigan etc) and all of the directors are male. Even in high school, I’ve seen that most marching band directors are dudes. It’s just coming across to me that in order to be successful in music that ISN’T performing, like marching band at high school level or college level, you have to be male. (and why are colorguard instructors mostly female?)
So, why are there not more women in these roles? I’ve had quite a few chick conductors, and they have all been badass.
Also, do you think that some instruments have “genders” attached to them? For example, “men can’t play flute, that’s for girls” or “girls who play tuba are manly” or something like that. Why is this? As an educator, is there anything I can do to make sure something like this doesn’t happen?
Just some food for thought.
I would like to take this opportunity to cheer on the Jayhawks tonight! And I found this little gem:
Our Father, who art in Lawrence, Hallowed be thy game. Thy tourney come, Thy championship will be done, in San Antonio as it is in Allen Fieldhouse. Give us this day our deserved victories. And forgive us our turnovers, As we forgive Roy who double-crossed against us. And lead us not into defeat, But deliver us from East Coast bias, For KANSAS is the basketball kingdom, And the tradition, And the glory, For ever and ever. Amen!
Rock Chalk Jayhawk, go KU!
Dear ugly male drivers in a ghetto pickup truck/UHaul:
When I want to turn a corner, I want to go about my business quickly. Therefore, don’t fucking LEER at me as you turn the fucking corner. Not only are you being stupid, you are SLOWING DOWN, which makes me not a happy woman.
