Thursday, January 12, 2006
Final Semester Ignition!
Hot and fresh out the kitchen..
So, first i kinda want to apologize to my markham crew concerning my holiday glee.
I really truly feel that i had the most eye opening and heart crushing experiences of my life during this 'holiday season'. More crazy than ever. More heated discussions than ever. (probably more so than most would have liked). Also i've really taken to heart that although my experimentation with arguments and discussion has been highly effective (no doubt) in learning for myself, it also can have a negative effect on my relationships with other people that i do not originally intend. this stretches to my family, friends and ultimately my business associations. Indeed, even when you've got it all figured out (which is complete bull to start out with) i will ALWAYS have something to learn. So anyways, though sorry may not cut it, perhaps my actions will, in the future.
Sorry. And thank you for your unending patience! Especially you Andy!
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OKeyyyyy... so .. first 4 days in kingston have been a whalapaloozeee..
So after some sweet talking, shmooozing, galapaloozing around campus.
I now have my best (precieved) semester of my university career lined up.
Negotiations (monday 'night' class - 3hrs)
Philosophy 203 (to finish my queen's option and ethics requirement)
Small business Consulting (A very very challenging consulting/course/job)
So I'm in for what i believe will be a very challenging and rewarding semester.
Looking back I'd say that 2nd year was probably the most dull and annoying semester of my university career. I think i choose that, but keep in mind all my classes were picked by the university, so i guess i knew what i was getting into back then.
That said, i'm a still highly apprehensive about the semester. Maybe that's good. I'm also mixed in with high excitement, thats a good thing for sure!
Also, this Chile thing is no longer SUPER important to me, which is to me, also a very good thing. I however am looking forward to it greatly.
Even more, i think i've come to terms with my FTE experience this summer. One which will likely define who i am once again. This program never ceases to simulatneously freak me out, teach me about life, and push the limits of my abilities. It is a true blessing to be a part of this program.
Even better, i was just offered postitive reference information from the Prof in which i assisted in delivering the Shoe-Game for two years in. I randomly spoke to him in his office and we both agreed that it was a rewarding experience for the students and myself and that we have improved the program as a result.
So lots of stuff here: Lots of life stuff: lots of learning:
I'd also like to talk about the stuff i just wasnt able to talk about when i came back from my exchange and FTE. I really held back when i was home for a month in the summer and i hated that, i was misrible. My parents thought i was depressed. And admittedly now, i'll give them the benefit that i perhaps was very down on myself. In any case, everybody has helped in bringing me back to the same dick-ass Folkers you have come to know and love. (to hate). In either case let me know.
Which brings me to my theories about communication in general.
I just think there needs to be more of it. Less just ultimatium-ish stuff.
Less of this lack of communication stuff, it permeats my life and our society.
It makes me go mental. It makes me less sane, it makes me uncomfortable.
It frustrates me to the bone. Time for my sexist commment of the day.
I find that girls are far better at picking up and executing subtle implied emotions and information. I suck at that shit. Help me, or change for me... or maybe a little bit of both pleaaaaaaase.
Honestly i think i could just keep going. MY tagental nature will liekly continue to dive down more doorways and ill likely lose this post or explode.
My markham friends will always (hopefully) be my best friends.
Queen's is crazy. Don't ever forget. I need to shake the crazy away.
marky
So, first i kinda want to apologize to my markham crew concerning my holiday glee.
I really truly feel that i had the most eye opening and heart crushing experiences of my life during this 'holiday season'. More crazy than ever. More heated discussions than ever. (probably more so than most would have liked). Also i've really taken to heart that although my experimentation with arguments and discussion has been highly effective (no doubt) in learning for myself, it also can have a negative effect on my relationships with other people that i do not originally intend. this stretches to my family, friends and ultimately my business associations. Indeed, even when you've got it all figured out (which is complete bull to start out with) i will ALWAYS have something to learn. So anyways, though sorry may not cut it, perhaps my actions will, in the future.
Sorry. And thank you for your unending patience! Especially you Andy!
----
OKeyyyyy... so .. first 4 days in kingston have been a whalapaloozeee..
So after some sweet talking, shmooozing, galapaloozing around campus.
I now have my best (precieved) semester of my university career lined up.
Negotiations (monday 'night' class - 3hrs)
Philosophy 203 (to finish my queen's option and ethics requirement)
Small business Consulting (A very very challenging consulting/course/job)
So I'm in for what i believe will be a very challenging and rewarding semester.
Looking back I'd say that 2nd year was probably the most dull and annoying semester of my university career. I think i choose that, but keep in mind all my classes were picked by the university, so i guess i knew what i was getting into back then.
That said, i'm a still highly apprehensive about the semester. Maybe that's good. I'm also mixed in with high excitement, thats a good thing for sure!
Also, this Chile thing is no longer SUPER important to me, which is to me, also a very good thing. I however am looking forward to it greatly.
Even more, i think i've come to terms with my FTE experience this summer. One which will likely define who i am once again. This program never ceases to simulatneously freak me out, teach me about life, and push the limits of my abilities. It is a true blessing to be a part of this program.
Even better, i was just offered postitive reference information from the Prof in which i assisted in delivering the Shoe-Game for two years in. I randomly spoke to him in his office and we both agreed that it was a rewarding experience for the students and myself and that we have improved the program as a result.
So lots of stuff here: Lots of life stuff: lots of learning:
I'd also like to talk about the stuff i just wasnt able to talk about when i came back from my exchange and FTE. I really held back when i was home for a month in the summer and i hated that, i was misrible. My parents thought i was depressed. And admittedly now, i'll give them the benefit that i perhaps was very down on myself. In any case, everybody has helped in bringing me back to the same dick-ass Folkers you have come to know and love. (to hate). In either case let me know.
Which brings me to my theories about communication in general.
I just think there needs to be more of it. Less just ultimatium-ish stuff.
Less of this lack of communication stuff, it permeats my life and our society.
It makes me go mental. It makes me less sane, it makes me uncomfortable.
It frustrates me to the bone. Time for my sexist commment of the day.
I find that girls are far better at picking up and executing subtle implied emotions and information. I suck at that shit. Help me, or change for me... or maybe a little bit of both pleaaaaaaase.
Honestly i think i could just keep going. MY tagental nature will liekly continue to dive down more doorways and ill likely lose this post or explode.
My markham friends will always (hopefully) be my best friends.
Queen's is crazy. Don't ever forget. I need to shake the crazy away.
marky
// posted by Unknown @ 11:45 a.m. 
