I looked at my blog: this blog for the first time in a looong time.
I also went through my posts and took out anything that was too personal. I guess you could say that this is my personal online journal, but not anymore, I'm going to make something out of this.
okay my screen name is: marrrriaf
well it goes for my twitter, hypemachine, and here so that's plenty Im assuming.
If you scroll through my past posts, you can find the vareity of topics I've covered over the past yeras. yes YEARS. This blog is old and dated but still functioning.
It's a work in progress. As I improve my HTML and other techy skills, it should look and flow smoother. :)
And that the end of this update on this blog.
Saturday, February 28, 2009
Historical Origin of The "Finger"
"This is not meant to be crude. It is strictly for your edification and enjoyment.
Before the Battle of Agincourt in 1415, the French, anticipating victory over the English, proposed to cut off the middle finger of all captured English soldiers. Without the middle finger, it would be impossible to draw the renowned English longbow and therefore be incapable of fighting in the future.
This famous weapon was made of the native English Yew tree, and the act of drawing the longbow was known as "plucking the yew." Much to the bewilderment of the French, the English won a major upset and began mocking the French by waving their middle fingers at the defeated French,saying, "See, we can still pluck yew! PLUCK YEW!"
Over the years, some 'folk etymologies' have grown up around this symbolic gesture. Since 'pluck yew' is rather difficult to say (like "pleasant mother pheasant plucker", which is who you had to go to for the feathers used on the arrows for the longbow), the difficult consonant cluster at the beginning has gradually changed to a labiodental fricative 'F', and thus the words often used in conjunction with the one-finger-salute are mistakenly thought to have something to do with an intimate encounter.
It is also because of the pheasant feathers on the arrows that the symbolic gesture is known as "giving the bird." "
Before the Battle of Agincourt in 1415, the French, anticipating victory over the English, proposed to cut off the middle finger of all captured English soldiers. Without the middle finger, it would be impossible to draw the renowned English longbow and therefore be incapable of fighting in the future.
This famous weapon was made of the native English Yew tree, and the act of drawing the longbow was known as "plucking the yew." Much to the bewilderment of the French, the English won a major upset and began mocking the French by waving their middle fingers at the defeated French,saying, "See, we can still pluck yew! PLUCK YEW!"
Over the years, some 'folk etymologies' have grown up around this symbolic gesture. Since 'pluck yew' is rather difficult to say (like "pleasant mother pheasant plucker", which is who you had to go to for the feathers used on the arrows for the longbow), the difficult consonant cluster at the beginning has gradually changed to a labiodental fricative 'F', and thus the words often used in conjunction with the one-finger-salute are mistakenly thought to have something to do with an intimate encounter.
It is also because of the pheasant feathers on the arrows that the symbolic gesture is known as "giving the bird." "
Wednesday, February 18, 2009
lookin' up, that aint a bad view
wow. a pretty satisfying night....
walked to yld... i was late, but thats alright...
i opened the door to the classroom and its pitch black inside. It took me a few minutes to get my bearings, and so i had a bit of fun and rubbed my hand all over one of my advisors face "by accident". after that, it was all good.
did alot of things in the dark, including drawing and mkaing funny noises.
chilled in the dark for abit longer,
then we took our chalk with us and headed out for our random good deed.
we walked over to langaram outside the library and started vandalizing.. not. we wrote nice things all over the side walk. it was fun!
then a security guard came and demanded to see whos in charge. hahah we didnt rly get in trouble.
it was good times.
then we walked back. and hung out in the classroom for a bit longer.
afterwards i walked home. I was walking slowly and looking at the stars and listening to my music.
i walked back to the site of vadalism and admired the job well done. Then i continued on and keep walking/skipping/twirling.
then i jumped the small barrier to the golf course and just laid on my back and did some star gazing.
it was amazing.
i found the big dipper
i love star gazing
it remined me of summer camp and how we'd do that every night on the mat laying on each other... good times..
i miss camp..
and then afterwards.. i walked home.
and thats todays evening adventures..
walked to yld... i was late, but thats alright...
i opened the door to the classroom and its pitch black inside. It took me a few minutes to get my bearings, and so i had a bit of fun and rubbed my hand all over one of my advisors face "by accident". after that, it was all good.
did alot of things in the dark, including drawing and mkaing funny noises.
chilled in the dark for abit longer,
then we took our chalk with us and headed out for our random good deed.
we walked over to langaram outside the library and started vandalizing.. not. we wrote nice things all over the side walk. it was fun!
then a security guard came and demanded to see whos in charge. hahah we didnt rly get in trouble.
it was good times.
then we walked back. and hung out in the classroom for a bit longer.
afterwards i walked home. I was walking slowly and looking at the stars and listening to my music.
i walked back to the site of vadalism and admired the job well done. Then i continued on and keep walking/skipping/twirling.
then i jumped the small barrier to the golf course and just laid on my back and did some star gazing.
it was amazing.
i found the big dipper
i love star gazing
it remined me of summer camp and how we'd do that every night on the mat laying on each other... good times..
i miss camp..
and then afterwards.. i walked home.
and thats todays evening adventures..
Thursday, January 1, 2009
BAM!
and so the cycle begins again, this thing we call a new year - it feels just like the last one
unravel -something corporate
aforementioned I won't be making any resolutions this year
but i do want to write something down, to set some sort of a guideline or thoughts from the beginning of the year, something that I can refer back to, so you can hold me accountable.
RAINBOW HEART - from darren at prc
each of us possesses a heart that contains all the colours and shines out for all the world to see
lets bring out the best in us
we are all meant to love, and we all are loved
TRAIN necklace - from prc
we are all going somewhere
our choices define where we go
sometimes times might be rough, but just stick through it with your head up,
and wait for the smooth road
never too late -hedley
SMILE -everyone
lift your mood
make a moment great
make a friend
unless possibilities
HOPE, DREAM, BELIEVE
keep them close to your heart
don't let anyone tell you that it's impossible
take risks
don't ever stop
Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band & With A Little Help From My Friends - The Beatles
MUSIC
soothes the soul
describes everything
calms you down
relate to it, enjoy it, share it
BLOG
let it out
look back and laugh
makes you think
and outlet of sorts
real FRIENDS
there for you through it all
keep the good times rolling
new ones don't hurt
bad day - daniel powter
unravel -something corporate
aforementioned I won't be making any resolutions this year
but i do want to write something down, to set some sort of a guideline or thoughts from the beginning of the year, something that I can refer back to, so you can hold me accountable.
RAINBOW HEART - from darren at prc
each of us possesses a heart that contains all the colours and shines out for all the world to see
lets bring out the best in us
we are all meant to love, and we all are loved
TRAIN necklace - from prc
we are all going somewhere
our choices define where we go
sometimes times might be rough, but just stick through it with your head up,
and wait for the smooth road
never too late -hedley
SMILE -everyone
lift your mood
make a moment great
make a friend
unless possibilities
HOPE, DREAM, BELIEVE
keep them close to your heart
don't let anyone tell you that it's impossible
take risks
don't ever stop
Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band & With A Little Help From My Friends - The Beatles
MUSIC
soothes the soul
describes everything
calms you down
relate to it, enjoy it, share it
BLOG
let it out
look back and laugh
makes you think
and outlet of sorts
real FRIENDS
there for you through it all
keep the good times rolling
new ones don't hurt
bad day - daniel powter
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