Gloria – Glory
Honorifice – Honor
Pralium Facio – Join the Battle
Animus – Courage
Gradior Quo – By Marching into Death
Prodo – We are Delivered
In Excelsis – Excellence
Precedo – In the Highest
Bellator – Warrior
Decerte – Will Fight to the Death
Adversa – Against all Enemies
Incurro – Attack
Invadoria -? Invade
Desideratus Fatum – Welcome to the Destiny
Desideratus Bellum – Welcome to the War
Track title: A Call to Arms
Music and lyrics by: Jason Hayes and Glenn Stafford
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Quasi-psuedo-Latin lyrics
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Gloria
Honorifice
Pralium Facio
Animus
Gradior Quo
Prodo
In Excelsis
Precedo
Bellator
Decerte
Adversa
Incurro
Invadoria
Desideratus Fatum
Desideratus Bellum
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Badly translated lyrics
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Glory
Honor
Join the battle
Courage
By marching into death
We are delivered
Excellence
In the highest
The Warrior
Will fight to the finish
Against all opposition
Attack!
Invade!
Welcome to destiny
Welcome to War
Thursday, November 12, 2009
Thursday, November 20, 2008
Positive Attitudes
- Smiles easy.
- Willing to change ideas, dress, behavior when appropriate.
- Able to see other person's point of view.
- Almost never complains.
- Accepts responsibility for mistakes.
- Seldom criticizes others.
- Considers what is helpful or good for others.
- When talking to other people looks them in the eye, but does not try to stare them down.
- Respects the ideas and opinions of others.
- Never makes excuse.
- Has a variety of interests.
- Consistent.
Sunday, November 9, 2008
An Autumn's Tale
Only one word for it, AWESOME!
SPOIL ALERT, DON'T READ BELOW UNLESS YOU WATCHED THE FILM.
This not so much of a review but rather a note to self why this film is good. The acting were good, I can't give it perfect 10, but it's damn close. It's a love story but some how this old film is so refreshing compare to all the other love stories. It's a great example how two good people who are very different and not attracted to each other initially fall in love through natural kindness toward each other and personal growth.
The characters are very well developed. There's no feeling of stretching or rushing to the "point." One of the most moving moment is the exchange of the watch and bracelet. The symbolism of this gesture is quite extraordinary. We know Figgy was giving her the bracelet, but she giving him the watch was so well hidden in the plot and evade our mind until it's the right moment for the story. I was certainly too occupied by the emotional good-bye between the lovers to even wonder what she gave him till he stopped chasing the car and open the box.
Why do I think this symbolism is so good? To him, the bracelet is everything he had, all his money, his car, everything, and when he gave her everything he has, it tells us that she means everything to him. For her, the watch was a family heirloom, it's very valuable and it's probably THE most valuable item she possesses. This tells us how much he means to her. And then the watch and bracelet themselves, which is perfect for each other but now are separate. One can not help but feel sympathy for them. But it's natural to ask, if they love each other so much, why aren't they together? We know quite clear that he loves her and he showed it, hinted it, but he never said it. She is however, not completely certain of her future and their future as even though he's a good person, he also has his flaws. Had she stayed with him, he might never change and even though they love each other, they may never be happy together. Her thoughts were clearly spelled out in one scene where she was writing her diary.
The only thing I wished to be done differently is the ending. Because before that the story was a solid 10. The ending should give us a hint of how long it has been since they separated, was it a few months? A year? Two years? As Jen was walking with the girl on the beach, through their conversation, we should be given a hint of how long it has passed since she moved in with them. When Jen and Figgy sees each other at the end, it's both good and also not so good. The good part is they didn't simply rush toward each other and they didn't say much. I think it's really that "Table for two?" broke the romance in that. What I think would be a better ending is either cut right before he says "table for two" or she simply slowly walk toward him and they both turn toward the resturant and walk toward it together, they might be talking to each other to catch up what happened all this time they were separated from each other but we can't hear anything they say. It'll be a bit more satisfying.
Anyway, a great movie and has become one of my favorites.
SPOIL ALERT, DON'T READ BELOW UNLESS YOU WATCHED THE FILM.
This not so much of a review but rather a note to self why this film is good. The acting were good, I can't give it perfect 10, but it's damn close. It's a love story but some how this old film is so refreshing compare to all the other love stories. It's a great example how two good people who are very different and not attracted to each other initially fall in love through natural kindness toward each other and personal growth.
The characters are very well developed. There's no feeling of stretching or rushing to the "point." One of the most moving moment is the exchange of the watch and bracelet. The symbolism of this gesture is quite extraordinary. We know Figgy was giving her the bracelet, but she giving him the watch was so well hidden in the plot and evade our mind until it's the right moment for the story. I was certainly too occupied by the emotional good-bye between the lovers to even wonder what she gave him till he stopped chasing the car and open the box.
Why do I think this symbolism is so good? To him, the bracelet is everything he had, all his money, his car, everything, and when he gave her everything he has, it tells us that she means everything to him. For her, the watch was a family heirloom, it's very valuable and it's probably THE most valuable item she possesses. This tells us how much he means to her. And then the watch and bracelet themselves, which is perfect for each other but now are separate. One can not help but feel sympathy for them. But it's natural to ask, if they love each other so much, why aren't they together? We know quite clear that he loves her and he showed it, hinted it, but he never said it. She is however, not completely certain of her future and their future as even though he's a good person, he also has his flaws. Had she stayed with him, he might never change and even though they love each other, they may never be happy together. Her thoughts were clearly spelled out in one scene where she was writing her diary.
The only thing I wished to be done differently is the ending. Because before that the story was a solid 10. The ending should give us a hint of how long it has been since they separated, was it a few months? A year? Two years? As Jen was walking with the girl on the beach, through their conversation, we should be given a hint of how long it has passed since she moved in with them. When Jen and Figgy sees each other at the end, it's both good and also not so good. The good part is they didn't simply rush toward each other and they didn't say much. I think it's really that "Table for two?" broke the romance in that. What I think would be a better ending is either cut right before he says "table for two" or she simply slowly walk toward him and they both turn toward the resturant and walk toward it together, they might be talking to each other to catch up what happened all this time they were separated from each other but we can't hear anything they say. It'll be a bit more satisfying.
Anyway, a great movie and has become one of my favorites.
Monday, September 8, 2008
I love you forever
Quoted below are something I came across while browsing randomly, a bit cheesy, but it does bring back the old memory when life was young and stupid.
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when a girl bumps into your arm
while walking with you
she wants
you to hold her hand
When she wants a hug
she will just stand there
When u break a girls heart
she still feels it when
u run into each other 3 years later
When a girl is quiet,
millions of things are running through her
mind
When a girl is not arguing,
she is thinking deeply
When a girl looks at you with eyes full of
questions,
she is wondering how long you will be
around
When a girl answers, "I'm fine," after a
few seconds,
she is not at all fine
When a girl cries she wants you to hold her
close and tell her everything is
going to be ok
When a girl stares at you,
she is wondering why you are playing games
When a girl lays her head on your chest,
she is wishing for you to be hers forever
When a girl says she can't live
without you,
she has made up her mind that you are
her future
When a girl says, "I miss you,"
no one in this world can miss you more
than that
When a girl is mean to you after a break-up
she wants you back, but shes
scared she'll get hurt and knows
you're gone forever
Guy Facts:
When a guy calls you,
he wants to be with you
When a guy is quiet,
He's listening to you...
When a guy is not arguing,
He realizes he's wrong
When a guy says, "I'm fine." after a few
minutes
he means it
When a guy stares at you,
he wishes you would care about him and
wonders if you do
When your laying your head on a guy's
chest,
he has the world
When a guy calls/texts/comments you everyday,
he is in love
When a (good) guy tells you he loves you,
he means it
When a guy says he can't live without you,
he's with you til your done
When a guy says, "I miss you,"
he misses you more than you could have
ever missed him or anything else
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when a girl bumps into your arm
while walking with you
she wants
you to hold her hand
When she wants a hug
she will just stand there
When u break a girls heart
she still feels it when
u run into each other 3 years later
When a girl is quiet,
millions of things are running through her
mind
When a girl is not arguing,
she is thinking deeply
When a girl looks at you with eyes full of
questions,
she is wondering how long you will be
around
When a girl answers, "I'm fine," after a
few seconds,
she is not at all fine
When a girl cries she wants you to hold her
close and tell her everything is
going to be ok
When a girl stares at you,
she is wondering why you are playing games
When a girl lays her head on your chest,
she is wishing for you to be hers forever
When a girl says she can't live
without you,
she has made up her mind that you are
her future
When a girl says, "I miss you,"
no one in this world can miss you more
than that
When a girl is mean to you after a break-up
she wants you back, but shes
scared she'll get hurt and knows
you're gone forever
Guy Facts:
When a guy calls you,
he wants to be with you
When a guy is quiet,
He's listening to you...
When a guy is not arguing,
He realizes he's wrong
When a guy says, "I'm fine." after a few
minutes
he means it
When a guy stares at you,
he wishes you would care about him and
wonders if you do
When your laying your head on a guy's
chest,
he has the world
When a guy calls/texts/comments you everyday,
he is in love
When a (good) guy tells you he loves you,
he means it
When a guy says he can't live without you,
he's with you til your done
When a guy says, "I miss you,"
he misses you more than you could have
ever missed him or anything else
Wednesday, September 3, 2008
NINETEENTH CENTURY ETIQUETTE
THE LANGUAGE OF NINETEENTH CENTURY ETIQUETTE BOOKS
To summarize the basic reason for polite behavior in any time period or situation:
"The true aim of politeness, is to make those with whom you associate as well satisfied with themselves as possible. ...it does whatever it can to accommodate their feelings and wishes in social intercourse."
On Introductions:
"On introduction in a room, a married lady generally offers her hand, and a young lady not. In a ballroom, where an introduction is to dancing, not friendship, you never shake hands -- only a bow. It may perhaps be laid down, that the more public the place of introduction, the less hand-shaking takes place."
All quotations are from Civil War Etiquette: Martine's Handbook and Vulgarisms in Conversation. (see bibliography)
BASIC SOCIAL RULES FOR GENTLEMEN
ALWAYS
Wear gloves on the street, in church & other formal occasions, except when eating or drinking
White or cream colored gloves for evening
Gray or other darker colors for day wear
Stand up when a lady enters a room (or your presence in a large room)
Stand up when a lady stands
Offer a lady your seat if no others are available
Assist a lady with her chair when she sits down or stands, especially when at a table or when the chairs are small and light
Retrieve dropped items for a lady
Open doors for a lady
Help a lady with her coat, cloak, shawl, etc.
Offer to bring a lady refreshments if they are available
Offer your arm to escort a lady (with whom you are acquainted) into or out of a building or a room at all social events, and whenever walking on uneven ground
Remove your hat when entering a building
Lift your hat to a lady when she greets you in public (Merely touching the brim or a slight "tip" of the hat was very rude)
NEVER
Refer to another person by their first name in public
Curse or discuss "impolite" subjects when ladies are present
Leave a lady you know unattended, except with permission
Use tobacco in any form when ladies are present
Greet a lady in public unless she acknowledges you first (see "Always" #12)
Eat or drink while wearing gloves
BASIC SOCIAL RULES FOR LADIES
ALWAYS
Graciously accept gentlemanly offers of assistance
Wear gloves on the street, at church & other formal occasions, except when eating or drinking
NEVER
Refer to another adult by his or her first name in public
Grab your hoops or lift your skirts higher than is absolutely necessary to go up stairs
Lift your skirts up onto a chair or stool, etc.
Sit with your legs crossed (except at the ankles if necessary for comfort or habit)
Lift your skirts up onto the seat of your chair when sitting down (Wait for, or if necessary, ask for assistance when sitting down at a table or on a small light chair)
Speak in a loud, coarse voice
BALLROOM SPECIFICS
REQUESTING DANCES
Gentlemen, it's an honor! Request it as such
Ladies, never refuse one gentleman and accept another for the same dance, unless it was previously promised
ON THE DANCE FLOOR
Gentlemen, lead the lady on and off the dance floor
Bow and curtsey before starting to dance
Gentlemen, always thank the lady for the honor of dancing with her
Ladies, a smile and a nod are sufficient responses to a gentleman's "Thank you"
Never dance with the same partner more than once or, at most, twice in an evening, especially with your spouse
Gentlemen, when at a dance you are expected to dance, and dance frequently, leaving no "wall-flowers" who are willing, and waiting to dance
DINING ROOM SPECIFICS
ARRIVALS & SEATING ARRANGEMENTS
Be punctual for all dinner engagements. Food may not be served before all guests are seated
The host leads the guests into dine with the senior lady (in age or social standing) on his left arm. All other gentlemen follow with a compatible lady on their left arms. The hostess takes the left arm of the senior male guest and enters last
Gentlemen seat the lady they are escorting to their left. All gentlemen remain standing until all ladies are seated
Married couples are never seated together (They are together enough otherwise)
Ladies remove their gloves when they are seated. Gentlemen remove theirs just before seating themselves (gloves were often placed in tail coat pockets - See Social Rules for Gentlemen re gloves)
DINING AND DEPARTURE
The gentlemen are to tend to the needs of the lady on their left, as well as make agreeable conversation with ladies to either side and across the table (size of table permitting)
A lady never serves herself from a buffet line. She informs her dinner partner of her wishes and he brings her plate to her
Basic rules of polite dinner manners apply then as now regarding use of table ware, personal habits, use of table ware, etc.
Some interesting bits of advice for the era:
Gentlemen may tuck his napkin into his collar to prevent soiling his shirt or tie, but ladies should place their napkin in their laps
Do not use your knife to carry food to your mouth or put your knife into your mouth
Do not rinse your mouth out and spit into the finger bowls or water glass
Do not gorge yourself excessively during any one course. Never ask for seconds as all other diners must wait until you are finished before being served the next course
Opinions varied regarding ladies' withdrawal to the drawing room after the meal while the men indulge in port, cigars and masculine conversation. Follow the lead of the host and hostess
SELECTED BIBLIOGRAPHY
Aldrich, Elizabeth, From the Ballroom to Hell: Grace and Folly in Nineteen-Century Dance, Northwestern University Press, Evanston, Ill, 1991.
Chesterfield's Complete Rules of Etiquette, Dick & Fitzgerald, New York, 1860. (available in facsimile format)
Civil War Etiquette: Martine's Handbook and Vulgarisms in Conversation, R.L. Shep, Mendicino, CA, 1988. (Handbook originally published in 1866, and Vulgarisms in 1864.)
Hilgrow, Thomas, Hilgrow's Call Book and Dancing Master, DaCapo Press, Inc. New York, (originally published in 1864.)
Kasson, John F., Rudeness & Civility: Manners in Nineteenth-Century Urban America, Hill and Wang (div. of Farrar Straus and Giroux), New York, 1990.
(Other sources were original etiquette books in the presenter's personal collection.)
Checklist Copyright: Glenna Jo Christen 1999-2002.
Return to Works-In-Progress page.
Updated 9 March 2002 (b)
To summarize the basic reason for polite behavior in any time period or situation:
"The true aim of politeness, is to make those with whom you associate as well satisfied with themselves as possible. ...it does whatever it can to accommodate their feelings and wishes in social intercourse."
On Introductions:
"On introduction in a room, a married lady generally offers her hand, and a young lady not. In a ballroom, where an introduction is to dancing, not friendship, you never shake hands -- only a bow. It may perhaps be laid down, that the more public the place of introduction, the less hand-shaking takes place."
All quotations are from Civil War Etiquette: Martine's Handbook and Vulgarisms in Conversation. (see bibliography)
BASIC SOCIAL RULES FOR GENTLEMEN
ALWAYS
Wear gloves on the street, in church & other formal occasions, except when eating or drinking
White or cream colored gloves for evening
Gray or other darker colors for day wear
Stand up when a lady enters a room (or your presence in a large room)
Stand up when a lady stands
Offer a lady your seat if no others are available
Assist a lady with her chair when she sits down or stands, especially when at a table or when the chairs are small and light
Retrieve dropped items for a lady
Open doors for a lady
Help a lady with her coat, cloak, shawl, etc.
Offer to bring a lady refreshments if they are available
Offer your arm to escort a lady (with whom you are acquainted) into or out of a building or a room at all social events, and whenever walking on uneven ground
Remove your hat when entering a building
Lift your hat to a lady when she greets you in public (Merely touching the brim or a slight "tip" of the hat was very rude)
NEVER
Refer to another person by their first name in public
Curse or discuss "impolite" subjects when ladies are present
Leave a lady you know unattended, except with permission
Use tobacco in any form when ladies are present
Greet a lady in public unless she acknowledges you first (see "Always" #12)
Eat or drink while wearing gloves
BASIC SOCIAL RULES FOR LADIES
ALWAYS
Graciously accept gentlemanly offers of assistance
Wear gloves on the street, at church & other formal occasions, except when eating or drinking
NEVER
Refer to another adult by his or her first name in public
Grab your hoops or lift your skirts higher than is absolutely necessary to go up stairs
Lift your skirts up onto a chair or stool, etc.
Sit with your legs crossed (except at the ankles if necessary for comfort or habit)
Lift your skirts up onto the seat of your chair when sitting down (Wait for, or if necessary, ask for assistance when sitting down at a table or on a small light chair)
Speak in a loud, coarse voice
BALLROOM SPECIFICS
REQUESTING DANCES
Gentlemen, it's an honor! Request it as such
Ladies, never refuse one gentleman and accept another for the same dance, unless it was previously promised
ON THE DANCE FLOOR
Gentlemen, lead the lady on and off the dance floor
Bow and curtsey before starting to dance
Gentlemen, always thank the lady for the honor of dancing with her
Ladies, a smile and a nod are sufficient responses to a gentleman's "Thank you"
Never dance with the same partner more than once or, at most, twice in an evening, especially with your spouse
Gentlemen, when at a dance you are expected to dance, and dance frequently, leaving no "wall-flowers" who are willing, and waiting to dance
DINING ROOM SPECIFICS
ARRIVALS & SEATING ARRANGEMENTS
Be punctual for all dinner engagements. Food may not be served before all guests are seated
The host leads the guests into dine with the senior lady (in age or social standing) on his left arm. All other gentlemen follow with a compatible lady on their left arms. The hostess takes the left arm of the senior male guest and enters last
Gentlemen seat the lady they are escorting to their left. All gentlemen remain standing until all ladies are seated
Married couples are never seated together (They are together enough otherwise)
Ladies remove their gloves when they are seated. Gentlemen remove theirs just before seating themselves (gloves were often placed in tail coat pockets - See Social Rules for Gentlemen re gloves)
DINING AND DEPARTURE
The gentlemen are to tend to the needs of the lady on their left, as well as make agreeable conversation with ladies to either side and across the table (size of table permitting)
A lady never serves herself from a buffet line. She informs her dinner partner of her wishes and he brings her plate to her
Basic rules of polite dinner manners apply then as now regarding use of table ware, personal habits, use of table ware, etc.
Some interesting bits of advice for the era:
Gentlemen may tuck his napkin into his collar to prevent soiling his shirt or tie, but ladies should place their napkin in their laps
Do not use your knife to carry food to your mouth or put your knife into your mouth
Do not rinse your mouth out and spit into the finger bowls or water glass
Do not gorge yourself excessively during any one course. Never ask for seconds as all other diners must wait until you are finished before being served the next course
Opinions varied regarding ladies' withdrawal to the drawing room after the meal while the men indulge in port, cigars and masculine conversation. Follow the lead of the host and hostess
SELECTED BIBLIOGRAPHY
Aldrich, Elizabeth, From the Ballroom to Hell: Grace and Folly in Nineteen-Century Dance, Northwestern University Press, Evanston, Ill, 1991.
Chesterfield's Complete Rules of Etiquette, Dick & Fitzgerald, New York, 1860. (available in facsimile format)
Civil War Etiquette: Martine's Handbook and Vulgarisms in Conversation, R.L. Shep, Mendicino, CA, 1988. (Handbook originally published in 1866, and Vulgarisms in 1864.)
Hilgrow, Thomas, Hilgrow's Call Book and Dancing Master, DaCapo Press, Inc. New York, (originally published in 1864.)
Kasson, John F., Rudeness & Civility: Manners in Nineteenth-Century Urban America, Hill and Wang (div. of Farrar Straus and Giroux), New York, 1990.
(Other sources were original etiquette books in the presenter's personal collection.)
Checklist Copyright: Glenna Jo Christen 1999-2002.
Return to Works-In-Progress page.
Updated 9 March 2002 (b)
Tuesday, August 26, 2008
30 Day Challenge
I came across someone's blog who's owner did a 30 day challenge on improving his handwriting. This inspired me to do the same. I think this is an awesome idea, to set a goal each month to improve on some aspects of self and become a better person afterward.
My first 30 challenge is to improve my handwriting as well.
My first 30 challenge is to improve my handwriting as well.
Sunday, August 24, 2008
Barack Obama, Joe Biden, and Hillary Clinton
Does it surprise anyone that as of today, Obama and McCain are dead even in national polls? I mean seriously how fucked up is America that at a time when the economy, the war and more importantly our future are all going down hill, thanks to G. W. Bush, and yet, half of this country still rather going to hell for whatever rumors or beliefs and prejudice they have against Barack Obama to rather vote for McCain.
First of all, I'm not a fan of Barack Obama, I seriously doubt his qualification to lead, but at least he wont' screw up like G. W. I mean, it's hard to even if you try. But the Obama fans are retarded to just listen to some good speeches and fall for it. At least Obama is not dumb, by his choice of Biden (which is probably the best choice he would make), he just got my vote. The more I learn about McCain and watch his ads, the more I realize that he is a two face, sneaky old bastard.
What sucks even more is the rest of retarded democrates who would rather vote for McCain than Obama. I mean seriously, how dumb can you be? Those are the kind of selfish, extremists who shouldn't even label themselves as democrates. I mean I'm not even a demacrate and I know when to vote for the lessor of the two evils. Why? because it affects you, me, and everyone in this world.
First of all, I'm not a fan of Barack Obama, I seriously doubt his qualification to lead, but at least he wont' screw up like G. W. I mean, it's hard to even if you try. But the Obama fans are retarded to just listen to some good speeches and fall for it. At least Obama is not dumb, by his choice of Biden (which is probably the best choice he would make), he just got my vote. The more I learn about McCain and watch his ads, the more I realize that he is a two face, sneaky old bastard.
What sucks even more is the rest of retarded democrates who would rather vote for McCain than Obama. I mean seriously, how dumb can you be? Those are the kind of selfish, extremists who shouldn't even label themselves as democrates. I mean I'm not even a demacrate and I know when to vote for the lessor of the two evils. Why? because it affects you, me, and everyone in this world.
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