What do you "assign" to the Shire? - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

Lhunardawen · 12-08-2005, 02:34 AM

My Chem lab instructor, for giving back my quiz paper with TWO smilies written on it. One said "Yay!

" to congratulate me on my success in balancing a particularly difficult chemical equation. The other said "Ngek!

" pertaining to the joke I gave as an answer to the bonus question.

The smilies had me scared a bit, but mostly they made me laugh.

Oh, and I assign redox reactions. They are just sooo fun.

Roa_Aoife · 12-08-2005, 12:50 PM

I assign walking out of a History final, knowing that you pwned the essay question that counted for 50% of the test (no exageration) and professors that encourage debate, discussion, and the expression of your opinion to the point that you can declare that you hate the subject (Business) and think it's the most boring thing in the world, but the class was fun all the same.

Orominuialwen · 12-08-2005, 04:25 PM

Whipped cream, chocolate mousse, and garlic bread. However, under no circumstances should garlic bread be combined with the previous two!

The way it gets all quiet when it snows. All you can hear is your footsteps, your own breathing, and snowflakes landing in your hair. Even when cars pass by, they hardly make a sound.

Laitoste · 12-08-2005, 07:14 PM

Being excited about writing a paper.

Sending a long letter to your grandma, who will then go and show it to all of her "geezer friends". (Her words, not mine

)

Snow falling outside my window, nearly blending into the metal sky beyond.

Only having two more classes of Chinese left!

The quiet anticipation after getting the glorious, creased, blue package slip in your PO that proudly proclaims, "SECOND NAME ON BOX", meaning someone somewhere loves you.

Picking out the perfect gift for a whole 3 people on your list!

Smelling the real Christmas tree my friends decided to put up in their dorm room.

The relative calm restored after the insanity of Christmas Fest (too many old people in Norwegian sweaters).

Excitement over next semester's classes.

Watching my roommate get excited about getting up early on Saturday morning to eat breakfast with Santa in the cafeteria.

The Christmas postcards my roommate's mom's Sunday School class sent to her (especially the ones who don't know how to write!).

Knowing you still have an hour before facing the frigidness of the front desk.

Taking a much-needed nap on the window-seat.

Stupid puns in the middle of long classes.

The candlelight services on Christmas eve when we sing Silent Night a capella with all the sanctuary lights dimmed and our candles glowing. Even our top school choir can't beat that heavenly sound.

Feeling connected to an entire gymnasium full of people during the Christmas Fest choral concert, and getting to sing, even though you aren't in choir for a reason!

Tomato soup and Swiss cheese.

Long discussions about moving to France or South America with friends and raising sheep or llamas, even if only in jest.

Being told by one of your professors that Socrates would like you.

Oddwen · 12-08-2005, 07:45 PM

Stupid puns. And the people who hate them.

The synths in The Deftones' "Change (In The House of Flies)" and lostprophet's "Sway".

Eonwe · 12-10-2005, 11:11 AM

lets see...

The Trans-Siberian Orgestra! Lazer shows. Wicked solos. Rocking out to the wonderful music of Christmas Carols.

Wonderful nights out with friends, celebrating a surpise birthday party.

OOOO! and Saturday mornings off from work! and sleeping in till 10:30!

oh oh! and knowing that Chritmas break (aka, skiing in West Virginia) is only three days away!

Feanor of the Peredhil · 12-10-2005, 11:20 AM

The feeling of completion that comes from finishing your first semester of college life. After a few nights thinking "How am I ever going to manage this?", knowing that you've got at least a few As heading for you and knowing that even if you bomb Psych, you still did your best and couldn't possibly have tried harder. It's a good feeling to know that you tried your hardest, even if you don't succeed because it means so much more to you than success with minimal effort.

I also assign small smiles. Not spontaneous ones, though they too are welcome, but the small, hesitating smiles that come from glimpsing something that truly makes you happy. Those smiles are what make me grin.

12-08-2005, 12:50 PM	#2
Roa_Aoife Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Someday, I'll rule all of it. Posts: 1,696	I assign walking out of a History final, knowing that you pwned the essay question that counted for 50% of the test (no exageration) and professors that encourage debate, discussion, and the expression of your opinion to the point that you can declare that you hate the subject (Business) and think it's the most boring thing in the world, but the class was fun all the same. __________________ We can't all be Roas* when it comes to analysing...* -Lommy I didn't say you're evil, Roa, I said you're exasperating. -Nerwen

12-08-2005, 04:25 PM	#3
Orominuialwen Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: May 2003 Location: Umbar, but before the corsairs took over. (Ave Maria University, FL, USA) Posts: 632	Whipped cream, chocolate mousse, and garlic bread. However, under no circumstances should garlic bread be combined with the previous two! The way it gets all quiet when it snows. All you can hear is your footsteps, your own breathing, and snowflakes landing in your hair. Even when cars pass by, they hardly make a sound. __________________ Gone for lentSeeyou at Easter! (And on Sundays too, maybe.)

12-08-2005, 07:14 PM	#4
Laitoste Wight Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Behind the hills Posts: 164	Being excited about writing a paper. Sending a long letter to your grandma, who will then go and show it to all of her "geezer friends". (Her words, not mine ) Snow falling outside my window, nearly blending into the metal sky beyond. Only having two more classes of Chinese left! The quiet anticipation after getting the glorious, creased, blue package slip in your PO that proudly proclaims, "SECOND NAME ON BOX", meaning someone somewhere loves you. Picking out the perfect gift for a whole 3 people on your list! Smelling the real Christmas tree my friends decided to put up in their dorm room. The relative calm restored after the insanity of Christmas Fest (too many old people in Norwegian sweaters). Excitement over next semester's classes. Watching my roommate get excited about getting up early on Saturday morning to eat breakfast with Santa in the cafeteria. The Christmas postcards my roommate's mom's Sunday School class sent to her (especially the ones who don't know how to write!). Knowing you still have an hour before facing the frigidness of the front desk. Taking a much-needed nap on the window-seat. Stupid puns in the middle of long classes. The candlelight services on Christmas eve when we sing Silent Night a capella with all the sanctuary lights dimmed and our candles glowing. Even our top school choir can't beat that heavenly sound. Feeling connected to an entire gymnasium full of people during the Christmas Fest choral concert, and getting to sing, even though you aren't in choir for a reason! Tomato soup and Swiss cheese. Long discussions about moving to France or South America with friends and raising sheep or llamas, even if only in jest. Being told by one of your professors that Socrates would like you. __________________ "If we're still alive in the morning, we'll know that we're not dead."~South Park

12-08-2005, 07:45 PM	#5
Oddwen Drummer in the Deep Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Next Sunday A.D. Posts: 2,145	Stupid puns. And the people who hate them. The synths in The Deftones' "Change (In The House of Flies)" and lostprophet's "Sway". __________________ But all the while I sit and think of times there were before I listen for returning feet and voices at the door

12-10-2005, 11:11 AM	#6
Eonwe Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: In a world grown ever smaller. Posts: 678	lets see... The Trans-Siberian Orgestra! Lazer shows. Wicked solos. Rocking out to the wonderful music of Christmas Carols. Wonderful nights out with friends, celebrating a surpise birthday party. OOOO! and Saturday mornings off from work! and sleeping in till 10:30! oh oh! and knowing that Chritmas break (aka, skiing in West Virginia) is only three days away! __________________ I've got bridge club on Wednesday, Archery on Thursday, Dancing on a Friday night! Last edited by Eonwe; 12-10-2005 at 11:14 AM.

12-08-2005, 02:34 AM	#1
Lhunardawen Hauntress of the Havens Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: IN it, but not OF it Posts: 2,538	My Chem lab instructor, for giving back my quiz paper with TWO smilies written on it. One said "Yay! " to congratulate me on my success in balancing a particularly difficult chemical equation. The other said "Ngek! " pertaining to the joke I gave as an answer to the bonus question. The smilies had me scared a bit, but mostly they made me laugh. Oh, and I assign redox reactions. They are just sooo fun.

12-10-2005, 11:20 AM	#7
Feanor of the Peredhil La Belle Dame sans Merci Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: perpetual uncertainty Posts: 5,517	The feeling of completion that comes from finishing your first semester of college life. After a few nights thinking "How am I ever going to manage this?", knowing that you've got at least a few As heading for you and knowing that even if you bomb Psych, you still did your best and couldn't possibly have tried harder. It's a good feeling to know that you tried your hardest, even if you don't succeed because it means so much more to you than success with minimal effort. I also assign small smiles. Not spontaneous ones, though they too are welcome, but the small, hesitating smiles that come from glimpsing something that truly makes you happy. Those smiles are what make me grin. __________________ peace

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