How I spent my Linguistics Lecture.

So basically I spent the better part of my Linguistics 303 lecture doodling. While the lecturer droned on about Pragmatics, I drew up random little stick figure comics with random little conversations.
These were just a couple of my more morbid ones.














They're pretty self explanatory.

I know I should have been listening, but two hours? And (which is a discourse marker, this particular one linking parts of a narrative, or is it linking related ideas? Wow, I really should have listened) the first hour is the most boring -although, obviously most informative part- so can you blame me?














Besides, I got a few laughs out of them... and then I lost the cap of my Jimnie Pencil into this chick's bag but I couldn't be arsed asking her to get my cap from out of her bag.
Now I wished I had because I think my pencil looks retarded without that rounded bit covering the rubber.

Yes, I am rather strange.

Right, so I know I should be studying for the two tests I have next week, and more importantly the test I have this week on Thursday but I can't really be arsed. Wow, I have quite a wonderful mentality towards life and my school work.
My motto has become, "can't be arsed."
It works.
Try it.

And on another note, watched the penultimate episode of Skins Series III. Wow. That's all I have to say. I have to say, I love JJ. His character is so endearing, and I can't wait for the finale. Although I'm a bit bummed that it's ending so quickly.

Wow, it's kind of sad that I'm really excited about something like Skins, when the characters are all about two years my junior, soon to be three. In my defense, when I started watching Skins Series I, I was the same age as the characters lol. Yes, brilliant argument.
I've just stuck with the programme, it's brilliant. In my opinion, despite the real out of it scenarios and unrealistic situations at points, it's one of the best damned things on telly.

Even if it's currently not on TV in New Zealand, at least not Series III. They're doing reruns of Series I, I think they may be leading it all the way up to Series III. (But thanks to me and my rather seedy ways, I will have already seen them all =P)

So I can't remember where I was going with that, or why I even started talking about Skins at all. I'm rather inconsistent, and prone to tangents.

Another 'best on TV -but not really on TV here- right now' for me is, yep you guessed it, NBC's The Office. I have yet to see Season 5, but I've seen all Four previous seasons and they are absolutely hilarious. I'm just dying to watch Season 5, I just have to hold on.

And now I absolutely must go study. Until next time...

Avoidastudyitis

Alright, I'll admit... no matter how hard I try I 'never' get shit done on a Sunday. Unless of course there's something due in on a Monday, but half, no make that all, the time I barely finish whatever it is early Monday morning... proving that I never get anything done on a Sunday.

I'm trying to change this, I really am but what with so many procrastinating outlets, the attempt to actually study is never even attempted.

The attempt to attempt to attempt to study.

The idea is ridiculous, why don't I just stop fucking around and study? Because I can't, it's just... I just can't. There's something seriously wrong with me, I'm not kidding. And I also have a theory. I have Avoidastudyitis disease.
It is very real, very serious and very deadly.

Symptoms include:

• The need to do anything but study.
  
• Constant checking of any social networking profile you have, this includes, facebook, twitter, bebo, or myspace.
• Staring out the window, if you're situated near a window, if not, the wall suddenly becomes so very interesting as does the ceiling.
• Inanimate objects, with your help, begin to move and talk and dance on your table.
• Every little thing that is in no way shape or form connected to what you're trying to study for becomes interesting.
  
• You suddenly find time to watch episodes of shows you either haven't seen before, or have seen many times before. Same goes for movies.
  

There are other symptoms but have yet to be identified, nothing but the facts on my blog. Cough, cough.

Diagnosis
Avoidastudyitis can be easily diagnosed by checking the amount of work that is done by the end of the day, or 'study session' if there is very little to no work done, and you have nothing to show for all the time spent confined in your room but little drawings and updated (facebook/bebo) profiles. Diagnosing Avoidastudyitis is just like disagnosing any other illness, just look for the symptoms and add up the findings to confirm the diognosis.

Treatment
There are currently trial treatments ranging from 'do your work pills' to a good old fashioned 'ass whooping' but these studies have yet to produce a well balanced, and feasible treatment that aids in helping stop Avoidastudyitis from taking over completely.

Prognosis
Due to the lack of a proper treatment, many sufferers from Avoidastudyitis will more than likely fail most of their courses.

What a shame.

So there. I've completely forgotten what I was talking about in the first place, and because I also suffer from 'lazyarse-can'tbebothereditis' I won't scroll up to see for the sake of continuity.

Screw this, I'm going to go watch and episode of Chuck.

-P.S I've recently become addicted to the U.S version of the Office. And I've heard a lot of 'the UK version was better' and yada yada hoo hah. And although I'm only a little way through Season 3, because my mate has yet to give me the rest of Season 3 along with Season 4, I have to say that it is pretty damned funny. It wouldn't have won all those awards if people didn't agree. And sure I haven't watched a full episode of the UK version, and I'm sure it's just as funny, or as some people seem to think, better than the US version but right now I'm in love with the US version.

I do have my gripes, like Steve Carell's character, Michael... can you say annoying!? I can't stand him, but then there are parts in the show where I can't help but feel so sorry for his patheticness.

But on to the commendations, summed up into three characters. Jum Halpert, Pam Beesly and Dwight Schrute. The pranks Jim and Pam (mainly Jim, my favourite character) play on Dwight are priceless and I find myself in hysterics at Dwight's reactions. Honestly, not only were the characters casted well but their lines are brilliant. Other characters are brilliantly done as well, like Stanley, or Ryan the temp (well not anymore). I could go on, but I should stop ... this is just a symptom of Avoidastudyitis, talking about the Office (which I spent a sum of at least 10 or so hours watching) in this long winded fashion.

Okay, I really am outta here.

The Pros and Cons of Sarcasm

Just a note I posted on facebook.

First of all, I'll provide a brief definition of the word; for those of you who who've been living under a rock (retarded starfish-like people) for most of your life, and have no understanding of what sarcasm means or entails.

Sarcasm: n.
1: a sharp and often satirical or ironic utterance designed to cut or give pain
2: a) a mode of satirical wit depending for its effect on bitter, caustic, and often ironic language that is usually directed against an individual
b) the use or language of sarcasm
Etymology: French or Late Latin; French sarcasme, from Late Latin sarcasmos, from Greek sarkasmos, from sarkazein to tear flesh, bite the lips in rage, sneer, from sark-, sarx flesh; probably akin to Avestan thwarəs- to cut

It's synonymous with 'wit'. It's just a slightly cruder, if not meaner, cousin of the term.


On to the pros and cons.
(Disclaimer: the opinions and views demonstrated in this note are solely those of the author and should not be taken to heart as actual/official findings or beliefs. Offense should not be taken, as the note is not intended to harm or offend -much.)


PRO
-You can separate the strongminded from the weakminded with but a well placed sarcastic remark.
CON
-You can also wind up with a black eye if not handled correctly, you've not assessed the situation as well as you initially thought. i.e Weak mind, strong fist.


PRO
-You know what you're talking about even if your adversary/victim does not. The use of irony introduces an element of humour which may make the criticism seem more polite and less aggressive.
CON
-However, understanding the subtlety of this usage requires second-order interpretation of the speaker's intentions. Which idiots lack, and if you're alone and no one with the same caliber mind is around, it detracts from the hilarity of the moment. Recounting the moment to someone isn't as good as having the person there to share it.


PRO
-You can sound sincere, even if you're not. "Oh joy."
CON
-The recipient of the remark takes the remark at face value as enthusiasm, or worse, a compliment.


PRO
-Sarcasm is synonymous with wit.
CON
-It's also been referred to as the lowest form of wit.
(Albeit by imbeciles whose feelings -what is that?- are hurt or something equally gay.)


PRO
-It is awesome in every non-sarcastic sense of the word.
CON
-Not everyone thinks so, but they don't matter do they?
(Just kidding, you do, you matter a great deal. -classic example of sarcasm-)




There are a lot more pros (and for the sake of diplomacy, cons as well) that have not been mentioned, but when one is stretched for time one has to cut the good things in life short to be continued at a more suitable time.

Until then, I leave with you another example of a biting sarcastic remark.
"What? No one hates you, people just don't see the lighter side to your unlikable qualities, therefore not liking you very much."

P.S. If you have any suggestions feel free to comment with them, be it a pro, a con, or both. Unless of course you had trouble reading the note, then I don't think you have enough brain capacity to do so. So do yourself a favour and don't stress yourself.

Another blog, another planet.

Disclaimer: This blog and its contensts may be utterly ridiculous and is intended solely for recreational use, of the blogger and/or the reader of the blog. Any views or opinions expressed are solely those of the author (and likeminded individuals) and do not necessarily represent those of sound mind.


Hi!!!

Well brilliant. I don't have all that much to say, so I've decided to throw up (my middle finger to middle america) just kidding... a Haiku.

Anti-Conformity

Categorised Sheep
Following the Latest Trend
Leave the Flock to Live

Turns out I do have something to say... isn't that how it always pans out?

Anyway, I'm giving the whole blogging thing, I believe it's pronounced ogging, the BL is silent, another go, a fresh start if you will. But I've given up on 'Ramblings of a Deranged Islander.'
So...Fresh Starts, because the best part is hoping that the next time round will be better than the last.

Right, so the reason for the title 'So I heard...' well... isn't it obvious? Everything we say is an utterance that may or may not have been uttered before and than reproduced at one's (in this case mine) leisure. But in a plagiaristic manner, oh no no no... plagiarism is a sin in my eyes and should also be a sin in yours. Give credit where credit is due, or no doubt you'll get sued. Or, in New Zealand, have your internet connection turned off.

How fucked up is this? Guilt Upon Accusation law 'Section 92A' calls for internet disconnection based on accusations of copyright infringement without a trial and without any evidence held up to court scrutiny. Messed. Up.

However I have notes to copy into little notebooks that my friend convinced me to buy (instead of normal exercise books or a large leaf pad) before I find myself stretched for time. Because I have this habit of overlooking time and procrastinating like mad, well good.
Erm, no doubt this won' t get updated for ages, but one thing that I update pretty regularly... my twitter account. :P I'm slightly addicted. Matz_Enig

Until next time...

Adios.