This morning I drove all the way to the gym and realized I forgot my running shoes. My brain was still shut down from last night's sleep despite three cups of coffee and as I drove home I was on major auto-pilot. Not wanting to run this ship into the shoreline, I thought it best I just lay down for a moment. That was at 8am. At 9am I woke up to a quiet, empty house and a brain that was back to it's full capacity (that whopping 10% we stupid humans use). It felt amazing! We really underestimate our body's need for sleep (and quiet, empty houses) sometimes.
I'm taking a grammar class this semester because the thought of my comma-splicing-ass teaching freshman how to write should be a major concern to those paying for their education. We're not just learning the rules of grammar; we're learning easy and clear ways to teach them to our students. When I don't have a funny grammar mistake to use, I've decided to use song lyrics, like these:
We girls collect, like old friends, here to relive your darkest moments. (Florence & The Machine)
I may be bad, but I'm perfectly good at it! (Rihanna)
Control your poison, babe. Roses have thorns, they say, and we're all getting hosed tonight. (Lady Gaga)
Run fast for you mother; run fast for your father; run for your children, for your sisters and brothers. Leave all your love and your longing behind; you can't carry it with you if you want to survive. (Florence & The Machine)
What's your favorite song lyric?
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