Mind-ing

What does storing language in a box mean? Things that make me think.

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thought: Totally caught off guard (twice)!  It's like I got played, but in an endearing, teasing way.  How far would you go to save a fish?  Or is it really about the fish?

All shot on a phone, eight Nokia Shorts 2011 finalists, including the Jury Prize winner, premiered at the Edinburgh Film Festival.  This was the first of its kind for "pocket-sized" productions to be shown on the big screen.  "A Fish Story" was amongst these selected mobile pictures and my most favorite one.  To visit the official Nokia Shorts 2011 Vimeo page, click here.

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English as a Foreign Language (EFL) - Endearing Compositions

As my "short tenure" as Assistant Language Teacher draws to a close, many reflective moments come and go. My students in junior high school this year have really been challenged by their English teachers, especially in writing.  Obviously, the more content the more interesting errors prop up!  From the First Semester Finals, here are the ones that stood out (or are mere representatives...). 

**(Part 1) I challenge you to find the mistakes:

(1) Can you come to the panty? (2) vegetube (3a) potruck party --> this just made me nostalgic about the pottruck gym back in college. (3b) postlack party --> does this sound anything like the intended word? conjures the idea of a diarrhea party... (4) This is your febly team? --> wasn't trying to describe a feeble team. (5) On May 17th, we 9th greats went to Kyoto for a school trip. (6) I tasted so good. 

** (Part 2) Content that provoked a strong reaction:

A rather competitive sibling relationship no?  The student's word choice, not mine:

When I was five years old, I didn't like yogurt.  It was so sour for me.  But, my sister could eat yogurt.  My mother praised my sister.  It was mortifying.  So, I ate yogurt every day. Until one day, I liked yogurt.  Now,it is my favorite food.  I eat yogurt every day. 

Reflections on a recent school trip.  So honest for a test: 

It was so fun!  I learned about human relations in this trip.

It's difficult for me to forget this memory.

Speaks for itself: 

I liked deers better than temples.  So, a man taught me how to touch deers.

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thought:  I've always wanted to fuse my interests to learn more about sustainability and entrepreneurial efforts with my (super) love for bread.  Not a particularly new approach, but its success is inspirational and contributes to building momentum for more future good driven business models. (also a pretty exciting economics case study).

good:

Panera CEO Ronald Shaich opened up the first nonprofit branch of his 1,400-plus location restaurant chain in Clayton, Missouri, in 2010. At the time some thought his pay-what-you-want model, in which customers could simply take free food if they needed it, would be a disaster, especially in the midst of America’s hardest economy in decades. Early indications, however, were that Shaich’s idea, officially called the Panera Cares Community Café, might succeed. Now, one year later, people are certain: The free Panera is a hit.

Breaking Bread: Panera’s Pay-What-You-Want Model Is Thriving - Business - GOOD

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<3 ^ infinity

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thought:  Ew. What prompt the kid to scoop poop? Human behavior can be so...perplexing.

Apologies in advance for what you are about to view.  I know some folks find scatological topics in jokes to be particularly humorous - myself included - but this is plain gross!  

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This event will be at NYC's Union Square, June 17th, Friday, in the afternoon to evening.

To end TGI Friday by joining the festivities in making a handprint on the world, what a fun activity to do with friends, colleagues, family...a date. ;)  Nothing wrong with that right?

Wish I were there! Little actions, like grains of rice, can help a family or a whole community even.  Each microaction, each grain, contributes to a macro effect.  I think this is a lesson worth re-experiencing from time to time.  Plus, CREATING ART IS FUN!

What am I talking about?  Check out the site and learn more about the event. 

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WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE INANIMATE OBJECT?

Any fruit I can eat.  Minus pineapples.  Definitely plus durians.

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thought: I wanted to find something I could be good at doing...or be an actress.

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thought:  "I want to give you a home kitty." (okay, more so feeling)

Oh you advertisers!  Especially for good/humane causes.  There must be a technical term for this: conscious advertising, good advertising, cause advertising?*

According to an unknown source (so much for legitimacy - research underway), the most popular videos that people watch on YouTube are CAT videos.  The soft spot for kitties - undeniable. 

*public interest

Reblogged from helloyoucreatives:

Realising the only thing the Internet loves more than cats is talking cats. This is just far too cute.

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thought: This is a funny ad.

Ahaha!  Having taught teenagers and kiddies in Japan for two years, I definitely relate more to the teacher. Not understanding the source for eccentric behavior exhibited by some, which may be for normal reasons, causes misjudgment eh...

Reblogged from amacdonald13:

“You look dumber with your mouth open.”

This is bound to be a favorite. I find these ads to be so quietly awesome (if that makes sense). Everything from the facial expressions to the subtle breathing sounds is just great. So funny. I’ve definitely felt like that girl before in school!