I was digging in GITI a bit ago, looking for quotes I had saved from people, I found this one from Guy, it really seems to symbolize a lot of what I feel lately:
“my man has to be fast enough to catch me, strong enough to wrestle me to the ground, and loving enough to keep me from getting mad at him for doing it”
Universal Language of Music
I got hooked on this song before I even knew what any of the words meant. It is instrumentally (including voacally) very uplifting. Im still trying to decipher the lyrics and my opinion about them.
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Burdah – Mesut Kurtis
Chorus
Mawlaya salli wa sallim da-Iman abadan
‘Ala habibika khayril khalqi kullihimi
(Oh my Master, send Your salutations and blessings eternally
Upon Your Beloved – the best of creation) ( x 2 )
Muhammadun sayyidul kawnayni wath-thaqalain
(Muhammad is the leader [as the Final Prophet and the best of creation]
Of the two worlds, and of Man and Jinn) ( x 3 )
(Chorus)
Wal fareeqaini min ‘urbin wa min ‘ajami
(Leader also of the Arabs and the non-Arabs and their kin)
(Chorus)
Huwal habibul ladhi thurja shafa’athuhu
(Beloved by Allah is he, upon whose pleading we depend) ( x 3 )
Likulli hawlin minal ahwali muq-thahami
(From the terrors of the Day of Judgement, which on us descend)
(Chorus)
Thummar ridha ‘an Abi Bakrin wa ‘an ‘Umari
(Then we ask You to be pleased with Abu Bakr and ‘Umar ( x 3 )
Wa ‘an ‘Aliyyin wa ‘an ‘Uthmana dhil karam
(And ‘Ali and ‘Uthman – the generous one)
(Chorus)
Ya Rabbi bil Mustafa balligh maqasidana
(Oh Lord, with the Chosen One, grant us our goals) ( x 3 )
(Chorus)
Waghfir-lana ma mada, Ya wasi’al karami
(And forgive us for what has already passed,
Oh Most Munificent One)
(Chorus)
Curtis = “& Family”?
I hate inconsiderate assholes. Christmas cards about the most obnoxious forms of mail on earth. Too many are addressed to “Steve, Ellen & Family”. Who the fuck is “& Family”? Is it so hard to remember my name? C…U…R..T…I…S! Hell, at this point I would settle for K-U-R-T-I-S :-(. When it really sucks is when the card is from a family member, even if they are somewhat distant. I am an only child and I expect some sort of respect for that role. Anyone who writes “& Family” in place of a single additional name is a prick.
Making it to the Top
On Tuesday, November 8, 2005 Chris and I went back to Crowders mountain to go all the way to the top of King’s Pinnacle, the secondary peak at Crowders mountain. We began our hike at around 3:30pm, giving ourselves 2.5 hours to get to the top and back. We went up in daylight, but by the time we were on our way back down the sun was almost down and the woods surrounding the trail were dark. The view from the top is quite nice, but it is a little scary close to the edge, especially since it goes straight down. Getting to the top was most of the fun. Over half of the trail up is very easy, only a few rocks in places, but once passing the connection to “Turnback Trail” it is pretty much straight up, as is noted by the warning sign at that point. Chris and I had to rest a few times along the way, iincluding right before the giant rock that has to be climbed to arrive at the top. It is quite a chore to get to the top, but the view and feeling of accomplisment is well worth it.
Chris and I took several pictures during the hike, as well as from the top of King’s Pinnacle. Those images are posted to my gallery at http://www.disturbingthoughts.net/gallery.
For a more interesting view of the hike, see Chris’s Blog: http://www.psychoticwolf.net/archives/2005/11/view_from_the_t.php.
Course Closings
Registration had been open less than a week and already several courses are completely full. So far Ceramics Wheel I, Physical Conditioning and Small Group Communication are all full. The freshman entering for Spring get to register in December sometime. I’m really glad I was able to register when I did.
Intelligence vs. Luck
One who holds a true belief without intelligence is just like a blind man who happens to take the right road.
-Plato, Republic
Spring 2006 Semester
| Class
| Day
| Start
| End
| Data Structures (ITCS2214) | Lorrie J. Lehmann WebCT Internet
| 00:00:00
| 00:00:00 | Small Group Communication (COMM2105) | Sandy H. Hanson Main Campus: Colvard: 5041 Monday
| 11:00:00
| 11:50:00 | Wednesday
| 11:00:00
| 11:50:00 | Friday
| 11:00:00
| 11:50:00 | Physical Conditioning (KNES1201) | Keeley Loiseau Main Campus: Gym: 025 Monday
| 12:00:00
| 12:50:00 | Wednesday
| 12:00:00
| 12:50:00 | Introduction to Cognitive Science (ITCS3216) | Dr. Lori R. Van Wallendael Main Campus: Colvard: 5041 Monday
| 13:00:00
| 13:50:00 | Wednesday
| 13:00:00
| 13:50:00 | Friday
| 13:00:00
| 13:50:00 | Ceramics Wheel I (ARTC2172) | Joan C. Tweedy Main Campus: Rowe: 192 Monday
| 14:00:00
| 16:50:00 | Wednesday
| 14:00:00
| 16:50:00 | Metaphysics (PHIL3275) | Dr. Judith L. Presler Main Campus: Robinson: 303 Thursday
| 15:30:00
| 18:20:00 | | ||||||||||
Spring 2006: Course Descriptions
DATA STRUCTURES (ITCS2214) – A study of the theory and implementation of abstract data types (ADTs) including stacks, queues, and both general purpose and specialized trees and graphs. Programming emphasis is on the use of an object-oriented language to implement algorithms related to the various data structures studied including creation, searching, and traversal of ADTs. (Fall, Spring, Summer) (Evenings) (Internet)
SMALL GROUP COMMUNICATION (COMM2105) – Principles of discussion and deliberation in small groups. Practice in organizing, leading, and participating in various forms of group communication. Emphasis on problem solving and leadership skills.
PHYSICAL CONDITIONING (KNES1201) – The application and basic science of physical training programs designed to improve and maintain physical fitness. (Fall, Spring)
INTRODUCTION TO COGNITIVE SCIENCE (ITCS3216) – Crosslisted as PSYC 3216. Prerequisite: Consent of the Department. Interdisciplinary introduction to the science of the mind. Broad coverage of such topics as philosophy of mind, human memory processes, reasoning and problem solving, artificial intelligence, language processing (human and machine), neural structures and processes, and vision. (Spring, Alternate Years)
CERAMICS WHEEL I (ARTC2172) – Introduction to wheel forming methods and emphasis on skill development, design, glaze application, utilitarian and sculptural concepts, and basic high-fire techniques. Six hours. (Fall, Spring)
METAPHYSICS (PHIL3275) – Inquiry into the most fundamental and comprehensive structures and categories of reality, especially in relation to persons as knowers and agents. Discussion of such topics as: being, existence and truth; substance, essence ad accident; universals and individuals; mind, soul, matter and god.
The Tower Sings Again
After almost a 9 month absense, the Belk Tower, at the center of UNCC’s academic buildings now chimes again. It chimes on the hour and then sings 3 times a day. The absence of the sounds of the electronic Carillon in the tower caused a major “disconnecting” of the University community. The tower has always been a popular spot to gather, but it wasn’t until this morning that I remembered just how much more dramatic the activity level at the tower was last year before the Carillon ceased functioning. I was quite suprised this morning when I was entereing the campus and heard the sounds of the carillon chiming. Last Fall the tower played music 5 minutes before my noon class, so it was always sort of a warning of the time, but in some ways a motivational boost. I am very excited that the tower is back to its old self again.
Images Back Online
I am working on restoring my image system to my blog. It is at http://www.disturbingthoughts.net/gallery.
I will be backing this one up as to not lose it again through some deranged Movable Type plugin.