Sass or Dare

OMG Duckies; I'm so scared. I'm at the library blogging right now and all the computers and lights flickered! I feel like I'm in Jurassic Park!



Anywho, before the lights flickered Kari, Steph and I were enjoying Starbursts--courtesy of Steph--and it was just magical.



As you know Starburst come in wrappers and I didn't feel like going to the garbage can, even though it's less than 10 feet away from my computer lol. So Kari dared me:
"Throw it from your seat and if you miss you have to shout 'I farted,' standing on your chair."
"I'll do it but I'm not standing on the chair."

So I aim for the garbage can--not believing in myself--and I miss. And immediately after, I get out of my seat and yell:

Good times!

(Its still raining outside but that has not stopped my internal-sunshine!)



I'm listening to Lady Gaga and the Original Broadway Cast soundtrack of the musical "Wicked"

so I'm keeping my spirits up. But I am tired duckies. And so I Baklahdah.

On our Wednesday class of Gender Activism, Rockstar and I were bored with the class discussion--as usual--and we decided to spice it up. Rockstar always throws (intentionally-offensive) curve balls in class, just to spark the embers under every one's feet. (It's so funny seeing the reactions from people in class...BRAVO Rockstar!)



Since he never means what he says (like "Women need to chill out") I decided to speak up in class too. The topic somehow changed to our Professor's anger issues (we hardly speak about anything gender-related) so I said:
"I don't get angry. My demon, Baklahdah, does. I blackout and my friends tell me my eyes glow."



As if a flip switched, everyone got really quiet--which is a rarity--and the only thing that broke the silence was Rockstar's laughing. I soon joined in and then everyone did too; class continued eventually.

In other news, yesterday I was invited to stop by Alyssa and Kendra's place to chat about our A-List lives and enjoy the feast they prepared. They made so much food and I was so hungry...thank you ladies!
We chatted, we watched deleted scenes from "Twilight" (they were sooooo sexual...watch them!), then we ended the night with "Sex and the City: The Movie."



I haven't seen the movie in ages and OMG...I miss it. (Whoever borrowed it from me, I'm coming to your place with a shotgun! JK...or am I?)

Anywho, we are way overdue for some "Words of Wisdom." Let's get to it!

"The best thing to be is yourself, regardless of the consequence. If you lie to yourself--by disregarding your true character--you're always going to have be on guard for cracks in your facade. Believe in your inner-beauty and people will love you for you."

OH! I forgot to mention that I'm hosting a Poetry Slam on April 6th (this upcoming Monday) at 7:30pm at University of Hartford's Hawk's Nest. Afterward (around 9pm) there's an open mic...so bring the talent, the sass, and the ferocity duckies!



Okay, even though my internal-sunshine is beaming brightly I need to go back to sleep.
I wish you the best of happiness. Stay true duckies.

Peace, love & Obama,
Gabriel Anderson

Disconnectedly Beautiful

Duckies! I am beaming with ferocity at 2:28am and I'm never going to stop. I woke up to a rainy day and I decided to not let it hinder my happiness. I am a bit stressed (I must admit); however it motivates me. To negate the gloominess of today's weather I donned a pink polo. Nothing stops me from enjoying life!



In addition to this Blackbird (my BlackBerry Storm) was acting funky today. Some of my people-friends called and asked me if my phone was alright because they couldn't send me any texts. I tried calling Mommy (as a part of my daily routine) and I was directed to the automated financial line for Verizon Wireless...Daddy forgot to pay my bill!


(Cue the sassy, dramatic music!)

But I think it worked out for the better. (Did I really just say that?! lol) Duckies, being disconnected from the world made me focus less on pleasing the masses and more on getting my life together. I feel like I've been in shambles for the last couple of days and today I realized my BlackBerry weighed more than I thought. It was very primitive though, sending emails from a library desktop computer but I was less of a mess today. Thank you Daddy? lol (I really need my phone though; I can't RSVP for lunch without it.)

With my BlackBerry blues, I was able to focus on my paper for my Rhetoric of Gender Activism class. In my paper I am juxtaposing the "nowadays" feminist, by use of protagonists from my two favorite movies: "Devil Wears Prada" and "Legally Blonde."


(In this photo: Anne Hathaway as "Andrea Sachs")

(In this photo: Reese Witherspoon as "Elle Woods")

Both of these women represent the challenges of the average woman and their struggle to be seen as equals in their given field. In addition to this, I conducted a survey (of 5o random people) on how college students relate and view modern-day sexism. (The paper is due Wednesday so if you'd like to read it I'll be happy to give you a copy after Wednesday.)

Anywho, Josh (my roommate) just gave me a fortune cookie and it was very rewarding.



It read: "Watch your character for it becomes your destiny." Mr. Fortune, you know me. I love my life. Thank you for the encouragement.

Speaking of encouragement, let's get to some "Words of Wisdom."

"When looking back at a beginning you realize the things you endured were worth it. Through the struggle and strife you managed to come out on top and if you didn't, a lesson was learned: It's never too late to start anew and remember...it's never too late to grow."

I just checked my email and I got some splendid news! I just accepted an offer for a preceptor position for a freshmen course next semester!



A preceptor is kind of like a teacher's assistant but not as pronounced. It's more like being an older honor student that aids other students in the course, while completing more demanding tasks. (Think of Emmet's position to Professor Callahan in "Legally Blonde.")

I am so excited for the future and I can't wait to kiss tomorrow.
I wish you the best of happiness. Stay true duckies!

Peace, love & Obama,
Gabriel Anderson