Sweet, I officially consider myself to have a fan base of at least 2 that I know of. For all you creeping in the shadows out there, come on and admit that you follow my life. Its ok, I follow my life too.
Did I complain about Festival? I probably shouldn't but I feel obligated to let the John Murphy fan base know that my MS did not in fact recieve a 2. Well, I guess we did in sight reading. Nope, no 2s for us at all actually. we got straight 3s..... It was mildly disappointing, but scores were rough on Tuesday, and my MS didn't deserve 1s, so it kind of just happened. I'm fairly certain that Friday with the HS will be better.
So I'm going to discuss my reading habits over the last 10 years. In MS, I read pretty hardcore because its fun to read. Then in HS when you're supposed to read your text books, I largely didn't. In fact, I didn't read a single thing for English class from the beginning of my freshman year until halfway through my senior year. what really makes it impressive is that I had the highest grade on one test in Mrs. Barnes class. Then in college I was really bad about reading text books, but I normally picked the material up. And aside from Harry Potter, I didn't really read for fun. Totally lame I know. Anyhow, that brings me to my 3rd year of teaching. In part of my prep time, I hangout with the MS librarian and watch the silly things that kids do. And watching them turn in their books, has caused me to start checking out books from the MS library. Yes people, I'm 26, a teacher, and I'm reading at a 7th grade reading level.
Last thought for the night. I love Billy Joel. I love The Office. Therefore, I love this: http://www.collegehumor.com/video:1900687
Wednesday, March 4, 2009
Monday, March 2, 2009
Festival news-age
Hm.... is it really possible to have two incredibly intense weeks in a row? Evidently it is. Let me lay it out for you.
Last week:
Monday- School -> WW quintet practice -> home around 9:45
Tuesday- School -> Pre-Festival concert -> home around 9:20
Wednesday- School -> Brass Band -> home around 10:15
Thursday- School -> Brass Band concert @ New Buffalo -> home around 11
Friday- School -> home (thank goodness)
This week:
Monday- School ->WW quintet practice -> home around 9:15
Tuesday- School -> MS Band Festival -> (church maybe?) Schoolcraft's musical practice -> home?
Wednesday- Band Festival working -> counseling -> home?
Thursday- WW quintet gig @ Andrews -> School to rehearse HS Band -> HHS musical practice -> home
Friday- HS Band Festival 9am -> School -> home?
Its crazy to be John Murphy sometimes, but I guess I'm kind of crazy. I really think that I have the crazy effect on people, maybe I just bring it out. Prime example would be Mr. Ben Harris. I remember him as a freshman being very quiet and not talking.......and anyone who knows him now would say that is the anti-Ben. Well, truth of the matter is my entire band out in CA was quiet when I arrived....and now they're not so quiet..... Maybe its some sort of weird pheramone.
Thought of the day: Its not my fault.
Its one of the things I'm working on. I can't blame myself for everything that isn't perfect, and just because something isn't perfect doesn't mean that its not ok. It was actually really refreshing today to go to school and be like "ok, this isn't totally my fault....sweet!!" Not that I'm trying to dodge responsibility for things, but I can't kill myself over it.
Taylor Swift- White Horse.....yup, you are actually a princess. That is all.
Last week:
Monday- School -> WW quintet practice -> home around 9:45
Tuesday- School -> Pre-Festival concert -> home around 9:20
Wednesday- School -> Brass Band -> home around 10:15
Thursday- School -> Brass Band concert @ New Buffalo -> home around 11
Friday- School -> home (thank goodness)
This week:
Monday- School ->WW quintet practice -> home around 9:15
Tuesday- School -> MS Band Festival -> (church maybe?) Schoolcraft's musical practice -> home?
Wednesday- Band Festival working -> counseling -> home?
Thursday- WW quintet gig @ Andrews -> School to rehearse HS Band -> HHS musical practice -> home
Friday- HS Band Festival 9am -> School -> home?
Its crazy to be John Murphy sometimes, but I guess I'm kind of crazy. I really think that I have the crazy effect on people, maybe I just bring it out. Prime example would be Mr. Ben Harris. I remember him as a freshman being very quiet and not talking.......and anyone who knows him now would say that is the anti-Ben. Well, truth of the matter is my entire band out in CA was quiet when I arrived....and now they're not so quiet..... Maybe its some sort of weird pheramone.
Thought of the day: Its not my fault.
Its one of the things I'm working on. I can't blame myself for everything that isn't perfect, and just because something isn't perfect doesn't mean that its not ok. It was actually really refreshing today to go to school and be like "ok, this isn't totally my fault....sweet!!" Not that I'm trying to dodge responsibility for things, but I can't kill myself over it.
Taylor Swift- White Horse.....yup, you are actually a princess. That is all.
Sunday, March 1, 2009
Song Lyrics
So for anyone who doesn't still know this, I still use AIM. Not fancy GAIM or Meebo, or anything like that, just plain AIM. Anyhow, I used to be very confused with some people's away messages. It seriously took me at least a week or so with some people I'm friends with on AIM to realize that their away messages had gone away from any semblance of something sensical to song lyrics. Now, perhaps their lyrics are related to their life/mood/whatever, but I don't ask. Don't ask don't tell, right?
While I'm on the whole away message subject, it really grinds my gears when people don't put up any sort of away message. I mean it takes like 3 seconds to put up "I'm away from my computer right now" I'm going to time it.....ready......go. Yup 3, maybe 4 seconds, but I mis-clicked twice. Should it be a big deal? No, but I kind of think of it like someone putting you on hold. Wouldn't you be ticked as heck if you were on the phone with the cable company saying "hey, I think that my bill is wrong, can we look at charges from January-February?" and then listened and got absolutely nothing? Now granted wandering off for a bit happens, but when you're gone for like 20+ hours at a time, come now people. I'm not trying to be all stalkerish, but seriously people.
In other news, I picked up a book at Barnes and Noble today. The Feel Good Handbook. Its got some really good stuff in it. It kind of freaked me out at first because the first page I opened to and read was describing me perfectly. It was more than a little scary, but I took it as a sign that I need to read it. Hopefully by the end of Lent I'll be a changed Murphy.
Lastly for tonight, Lenten news. I'm Catholic, and therefore known for giving up things for Lent. In High School once, Brian O'Neill and I gave up our virginity for Lent. (Don't worry, it was just funny nerd-talk) I gave up fast food and soda last year as part of my weight loss. This year, I'm not giving anything up. Nothing at all. Instead what I'm doing is going to church at least twice a week, weekly confession, and actually taking care of myself. The last part might sound rediculous, but I put everything in my life before my own well being. I mean I don't have a family doctor (haven't since 2003), dentist, optomitrist, I don't sleep all through the night (although that is for quasi-selfish reasons), I eat more junk than I really should. Add to that I have this weird "I'm going to die at age 26" thing (seriously, its this deep down feeling that I've had since I was about 10) and it can be a little scary to be John Murphy. So I decided that its time to take care of myself so I don't die. Thats all kiddies.
(Band Festival this week....think I'm getting a 2...)
While I'm on the whole away message subject, it really grinds my gears when people don't put up any sort of away message. I mean it takes like 3 seconds to put up "I'm away from my computer right now" I'm going to time it.....ready......go. Yup 3, maybe 4 seconds, but I mis-clicked twice. Should it be a big deal? No, but I kind of think of it like someone putting you on hold. Wouldn't you be ticked as heck if you were on the phone with the cable company saying "hey, I think that my bill is wrong, can we look at charges from January-February?" and then listened and got absolutely nothing? Now granted wandering off for a bit happens, but when you're gone for like 20+ hours at a time, come now people. I'm not trying to be all stalkerish, but seriously people.
In other news, I picked up a book at Barnes and Noble today. The Feel Good Handbook. Its got some really good stuff in it. It kind of freaked me out at first because the first page I opened to and read was describing me perfectly. It was more than a little scary, but I took it as a sign that I need to read it. Hopefully by the end of Lent I'll be a changed Murphy.
Lastly for tonight, Lenten news. I'm Catholic, and therefore known for giving up things for Lent. In High School once, Brian O'Neill and I gave up our virginity for Lent. (Don't worry, it was just funny nerd-talk) I gave up fast food and soda last year as part of my weight loss. This year, I'm not giving anything up. Nothing at all. Instead what I'm doing is going to church at least twice a week, weekly confession, and actually taking care of myself. The last part might sound rediculous, but I put everything in my life before my own well being. I mean I don't have a family doctor (haven't since 2003), dentist, optomitrist, I don't sleep all through the night (although that is for quasi-selfish reasons), I eat more junk than I really should. Add to that I have this weird "I'm going to die at age 26" thing (seriously, its this deep down feeling that I've had since I was about 10) and it can be a little scary to be John Murphy. So I decided that its time to take care of myself so I don't die. Thats all kiddies.
(Band Festival this week....think I'm getting a 2...)
Saturday, February 28, 2009
Don't think I don't think about it
Ok kids, I finally buckled and decided to restart a blog. Why? Because I read Kathy's and Libby's pretty regularly.
So the real question of the blog, is how many people do I think are going to read it. I guess it all depends on how many people follow the updating of John Murphy's e-life.
The real irony of this blog is that truthfully, aside from the two previously mentioned blogs, I just look through random blogs and laugh at how pompus some people come off. I'm sure I do the same thing, but I'm John Murphy. I do what I want to do. As a very close friend once told me "I'm a grown @** man, I do what I want to and don't apologize for anything" It makes me laugh.
I find myself focusing on a single thought most days and then comparing it to most aspects of my life. Today's thought comes from Mr. Darius Rucker (not sure about his last name, but its a song) Its a quality song, bringing up thoughts about regret. I really don't regret much, and truly think that most things happen for a reason for you to grow and learn. I do regret the summer of 2004, though I'm told walking with a walker or cane is over-rated.
So thats it kids. We'll see if anyone actually reads this.
So the real question of the blog, is how many people do I think are going to read it. I guess it all depends on how many people follow the updating of John Murphy's e-life.
The real irony of this blog is that truthfully, aside from the two previously mentioned blogs, I just look through random blogs and laugh at how pompus some people come off. I'm sure I do the same thing, but I'm John Murphy. I do what I want to do. As a very close friend once told me "I'm a grown @** man, I do what I want to and don't apologize for anything" It makes me laugh.
I find myself focusing on a single thought most days and then comparing it to most aspects of my life. Today's thought comes from Mr. Darius Rucker (not sure about his last name, but its a song) Its a quality song, bringing up thoughts about regret. I really don't regret much, and truly think that most things happen for a reason for you to grow and learn. I do regret the summer of 2004, though I'm told walking with a walker or cane is over-rated.
So thats it kids. We'll see if anyone actually reads this.
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