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It is true that gaming can be as anti-social as reading a book or watching TV and yet there is some kind of stigma attached to gamers. Perhaps it's that those of us reading and watching TV can more easily hide the parts that aren't socially acceptable – like the gruesome violent chapters of the book or the sexual scenes that might go into "too much detail" for some. Is it better because when you see someone reading a book with a blue cover you don't KNOW that they are reading about killing off millions of people? (For example! I don't actually know of a book that discusses that but I'm sure there is somewhere.) Whereas in a game, you can see it, hear it, read about it, or get some sensationalized news story about the game? I'm not sure exactly what my thoughts are on this except to say that I'll be interested to find out if and when these real world games provide real world solutions that are actually implemented.
Our blogger following discussion was a lot of fun and I came away with a list of bloggers/ideas I want to learn more about. Much of the time though, it felt like this, albeit with more analysis and synthesis of what we read:

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How Kings do Business: Royal Betrayal in A Knight's Tale
Before we begin, I want to state up front that this is a work of fiction. It isn't the actual story – but I think you'll agree with me, it would be awesome if it were. It isn't even the story I think they intended, it's just what I saw peering between the cracks. I've seen A Knight's Tale literally hundreds of times, and it's nice to see something new in it.
In the movie, we meet a few memorable noble figures. One is Adhemar, Count of Anjou. Another is Jocelyn, Princess of Navarre. Another is Edward, Black Prince f Wales and Crown Prince of England. Before I go on, lets unmask this rogue's gallery.
Edward is easy. He's a major historical figure in his own right. But he provides a bit of context and substantiation of one of the dates in the film. That date is 1370, the year of his return to England. He returned to England because of the Treaty of Bretigney, which temporarily ended the Hundred Years' War between England and France. It ended with a major French defeat, and marked the height of England's power within France.
As part of the treaty, certain French nobles agreed to enter 'custodial care' in England as collateral for France paying its debt to the victor. Among them was Louis I, Duke of Anjou. He is the closest and most reasonable historical facsimile to Adhemar, and there are a few good reasons to think that. First, in his lifetime he was known also as the Count of Anjou before being promoted by the King of France. Second, he is Duke at the time of the movie. Third, he has close dealings with Edward, the Black Prince, being his hostage. Now, hostage takes a little explaining here. Being a noble hostage in these times did not equate to being kept in a closet. It was expected that if your captor was honorable – and Edward was honorable – then you would be treated according to your station, which frequently meant the ability to move about and frequent travel with or in your captor's entourage. We see exactly this in the movie.
Here is where the betrayal sets in. Historically, the Duke of Anjou escaped captivity and returned to France, only to be ordered on pain of dishonor to go back into custody and pay his debts. In order to pay those debts he needed money. Enter Jocelyn, the Princess of Navarre, presumably the daughter of King Charles II of Navarre. There is no solid historical analogue of her character in the historical record, but if we assume a little bit and pencil the rest in, a story starts to emerge. In 1369, just before the start of the movie, King Charles conspired with John V, Duke of Brittany to form a mutual defense treaty, effectively aligning himself with the French King by making an alliance with a noble who was both loyal to France and a direct traitor to the King of England. Jocelyn is Princess under these conditions and is a lovely jewel that, if captured, could be of great benefit to any man seeking an alliance with her father (yes, I know, this is fairly anti-feminist. It isn't an unreasonable take on the attitudes of the day, though). Edward wants that alliance, but can't have it himself because it would be an alliance with a traitor and that looks weak. Louis (Adhemar) wants that, because it will mean he can curry favor and perhaps leverage his freedom. And, of course, William wants that because he loves Jocelyn.
At one point, Adhemar says boastfully that he has "entered into negotiations with [Jocelyn's] father" to make her his bride. It is possible that as quietly as it was said, someone in Edward's entourage heard Adhemar saying that and reported it to him. This would have told Edward two useful things:
1. Adhemar plans to marry the Princess of Navarre and will try to use that as leverage to avoid paying his debt and/or secure his freedom.
2. That William also loves Jocelyn. If he didn't, why would Adhemar have used that as a barb in the first place?
Knowing the second, Edward hatches a plan. First, Edward places Adhemar in command of the Free Companies. Then he sets him loose on France, in order to disrupt his alliance with King Charles by forcing him to fight Frenchmen. Because the Free Companies do not follow the codes of chivalry and honor, though, and because Adhemar allows them to pillage madly, he grows wealthy by feasting on the spoils of war. Thus, Edward has to disband the Free Companies, lest he lose his mercenary commander because he grows rich enough to buy his freedom. He recalls him to England, and there hatches his second treachery.
Over the summer, he'd been allowing Sir William Thatcher / Sir Ulrich von Lichtenstein to grow more and more skilled and noteworthy at the joust. With each victory and tournament championship he got new armor, a new horse, new gear and new confidence. At just the moment he becomes "on a horse, with a lance, unbeatable" Edward disbands the Free Companies and goes to tournament, knowing that Adhemar will have to go with him and will naturally compete.
Adhemar proves canny and self-aware at this moment, because instead of fighting a superior opponent honorably on the jousting arena, he defeats him by exposing his secret fraud. He exposes that Sir Ulrich von Lichtenstein is nothing but a commoner in disguise, nothing but a fraud. Rather than accepting defeat at this moment, Edward decides to move more openly and capitalize on an opportunity.
As William Thatcher is exposed, at this darkest moment, his old friend Edward comes as a friend. On the surface, Edward's decision to knight William makes no sense. The dichotomy between nobility and commoner is one of the best forms of social control available to royalty in these times, so it would take a powerful inducement for him to set that aside. However, if we look more closely, we see exactly that.
By knighting William, Edward gains several things. One, he reactivates his best weapons against Adhemar's growing prestige. Two, he enables William – now firmly an English noble, not a mere Flemish nobody – to have the credentials to marry Jocelyn, keeping her father from forming a more permanent alliance with John V and thus weakening English control of France. Three, he gains prestige for both himself and his court, confirming that the most valorous knight in the world is English (not Flemish; of London not Gelderland) and that he will himself be seen as progressive and merciful for helping a man in his darkest hour. So he benefits personally, financially (through Adhemar's continued ransom payments), and politically. A win all around. So in a way, his decision was not only good strategy, it was inevitable.
Then, in a desperate last bid for power, Adhemar cheats. He breaks the code of the joust and tips his lance, then because of this he brings Sir Thatcher to deal to him the greatest disgrace – he defeats Adhemar while wearing no armor at all, showing him that he isn't the least bit afraid of Adhemar's power. That is a terrible strategic move on Sir Thatcher's part, but it work out, punctuated by his screaming "William" – an exclamation which, like the choice to knight him in the first place, is both seemingly inexplicable and ultimately sensible in context.
Because, you see, with Edward's help, this nobody-knight William defeated him. He was defeated by a name, a story, a boy. William.
It really makes a whole lot more sense, I think.


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When I was in Spain, I learned a lot about tapas. What is tapas? Let's see if you can spot the commonalities amongst these dishes.
If you guessed that they're all small sized appetizers, you're right! Tapas is said to have originated in Sevilla, Spain. The term is derived from the Spanish word "tapa", which translates as "cover" or "lid". How is this relevant?
Well, the Spanish are social creatures so it only made sense that they carry food and drinks around with them as they mingle. In this case, a small plate (aka "cover/lid") of food on top of a drink (normally a wine, cocktail or apératif) to keep themselves energized and quenched. It is the traditional way of eating food at a Spanish bar or restaurant. Tapas can be composed of a variety of bite-sized hor d'oeuvres, like seafood, olives, deli meats, cheese, vegetables, etc., which can be hot or cold. The possibilities are endless. Even though they are considered appetizers, eating enough of these can form an entire meal.
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Unmasking the frauds in the BCS standings
Reader and friend of the blog, Brandon Thompson, has submitted for your review a closer look at the BCS top 25 and the competition they have played to date.
The six teams at the top of the chart (click to enlarge) are the undefeateds. As you can see, Ohio State has achieved its top ranking by beating Division 1A teams with a cumulative record 0f
17-23 18-23. Number 3 Boston College has also feasted on weak competition. In fact, the only undefeated team in the BCS top 25 that has played a schedule of Division 1A opponents with a combined winning record is USF.
Of the remaining teams in the BCS top 25, the ones with at least one loss, there are 8 that have played competition with cumulative sub .500 records.
The SEC has 7 teams in the BCS top 25 (the most of any conference) and guess what? All 7 teams have played opponents with cumulative winning records. This lends even more credence to Mergz' argument that intra-conference play in the SEC is reducing the conference's chances at having a representative in the much-ballyhooed but ultimately unimportant "national championship" game. This is exactly what makes the bowls and polls system unfair. It penalizes teams that play tough schedules and rewards those that don't.
By the way, for our PAC 10 fans out there, the PAC 10 has 4 teams in the BCS top 25 and only Oregon has played a schedule of Division 1A opponents with a cumulative winning record.
For those of you that are interested, here's the back up to Brandon's work. Feel free to post comments. I'm sure he'll be reading them.


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It's all in the perspective.
Is a deep wood a place to navigate or a journey to savor?
Need there be a distinction?
Can each path, no matter the necessity, offer both an avenue and a destination?
Are the promises we truly need to keep the ones we make to others, those oaths whose completion would justify the giving away of ourselves?
Or… Are the promises we must regard as sacrosanct the ones we make only to ourselves?
No one would know if I do or don't….
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I've just finished sipping Aveda tea at the company's Holborn HQ where I met up with vice president and creative director, Antoinette Beenders. The world-renowned hairstylist is in town for a flying visit as she juggles her mammoth job role (which includes overseeing the brand's global creative direction and product development) to launch new hairspray, Controlforce.
Having been in the making for five years, the spray offers firm hold performance with net-zero impact on the environment, thanks to Aveda's funding of renewable energy. And judging by the popularity of its sister spray - Airforce - it's set to become a firm favourite (pun intended) with session teams, salon professionals and consumers across the globe.
Antoinette is predicting big hair will be quite literally huge this autumn and has used Controlforce to shape various voluminous looks on models in a US shoot set to be released this August.


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Ahoy Mateys! From now on, I will be putting a log onto all of my pictures, to be sure they are not stolen from anyone. Here is the logo:
Please only use my pictures if you ask for my permission! If you want my permission, email me at firstname.lastname@example.com. Also, if you've been wondering about the new pages, you will find out tomorrow. I'll give you a hint: Look!
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I'd like the blog to focus more on cuckoo clocks, and I plan to talk about the origins of cuckoo clocks, the difference between one day and eight day cuckoo clocks and what features define Chalet and traditional style cuckoo clocks
Williamsburg, VA (PRWEB) September 26, 2009
David Rothberg, founder of http://www.GrandCuckooClocks.com, recalls his fascination with grandfather and cuckoo clocks beginning at a young age.
"My grandfather collected grandfather clocks, cuckoo clocks and various other clocks, and I was intrigued by their uniqueness," said Rothberg. "Ever since then I was interested in clocks, and when the opportunity arose to start my own business, I decided to take after my grandfather," he added.
Rothberg founded his website in April of 2009, which is fast becoming the premier online destination for grandfather and cuckoo clocks.
"We know that all of our clocks will last a lifetime because they come from the most reliable suppliers," said Rothberg. "In addition to our handcrafted grandfather clocks, we offer cuckoo clocks from the largest distributor of German Black Forest cuckoo clocks in North America."
While Rothberg now offers a comprehensive selection of grandfather and cuckoo clocks, he plans to continue to expand his website in the near future. "We're looking at grandfather clock kits right now," said Rothberg. "With a little handiwork, a person can build their own grandfather clock from this kit, which makes a great family heirloom."
The most recent addition to GrandCuckooClocks.com is a new blog at http://www.CuckooClockBlog.com where Rothberg plans to discuss all matters grandfather and cuckoo clock related.
"I'd like the blog to focus more on cuckoo clocks, and I plan to talk about the origins of cuckoo clocks, the difference between one day and eight day cuckoo clocks and what features define Chalet and traditional style cuckoo clocks," said Rothberg. "I also want to discuss topics of interest related to cuckoo clocks, and throw in a few facts about grandfather clocks as well."
With special promotions, free giveaways, a referral rebate and an unrivaled selection of quality grandfather and cuckoo clocks, GrandCuckooClocks.com is the perfect place to start a collection or find a great family heirloom. "I firmly believe that our grandfather and cuckoo clocks add charm, style and beauty to any home or office," added Rothberg.
About the Company:
GrandCuckooClocks.com is backed by MAD Ventures, Inc., which is owned and operated by Mona and David Rothberg, veteran marketers with 35 years of experience.
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Time tested and now I lose my temper on those phone calls, I'm sorry that you called. Yea! Coz I am damn pissed off! I got these kind of calls almost everyday and its frustrating!! Who Sold me? Who? tell me ! tell me! Idiot Moron, you make money without my permission you stupid Onion Head!
What calls do I received? I bet this happen to you too and here's how I DEAL with them, and I use alot of stupid in my head.Phone Rings for all the calls la of course Caller A: Hi Ms. Chan Cantik? Me: You're calling from? Caller A: Are you Ms. Chan Cantik? (Stupid right, why should I reply you that's me and that's my name there's so many scam out there? Idiot) Me: What is it regarding? Caller A: I am calling from Hotel Onion Head.. can you give me 2 minute? Me: No I am busy (Caller A still want to talk) Caller A: Actually our Hotel wants to offer you our membership bla bla bla Me: I am not interested with whatever you want to offer me! Ok! You hear me! I don't want to know Caller A: Can you please tell me why? (Stupid idiot, Its not Free right? Malas Cakap summo) Me: (Hang up the phone) Caller B: Hi is this Ms. Cheryl Cantik? (Argh.. again?) Me: Who is it? Caller B: Ms. Cheryl Cantik.. you got 'Onion Head' Bank Credit Card Right? We would like to offer you balance transfer Me: I cancelled the card already Caller B: Do you want to apply it again? (What? Freaking Asshole ! !!!!! ) Me: (Hang Up) Caller C: Hello, Ms. Cantik Me: What is it regarding? Caller C: Are you Ms. Cantik Me: Why should I tell you? Duh! Caller C: We're Calling from 'Onion Head Gila' Bank Credit Card and we would like to offer you balance transfer Me: I don't have debt, what to transfer? Caller C: Oh, then can we offer you attractive Personal Loan Me: Why would I want a personal loan? Caller C: Maybe you want to shop? (Idiot la this caller!) Me: (Hang Up) (Caller C call back) Caller C: Hi Ms. Cantik, why do you hang up my phone? Me: (Hang Up again) Caller D: Hi Ms. Cantik Cantik Me: How can I help you Caller D: Are you Ms. Cantik Cantik? (They all got script geh, so its always the same.. no creativity cis!) Me: What is this about? Caller D: I am calling from Onion Head Gila Bank and we would like to offer you personal loan? (Why stupid bank Call again? They give my name to several ppl..) Me: Somebody called me awhile ago, and you call me telling me the same thing! Stop Calling me. (Hang Up) Caller E: Hello Ms. Banyak Cantik Me: What is it regarding Caller E: I am calling from Bank Onion Head Gila Gila Me: I am not interested with whatever you want to say, don't call me. (Hang Up) Caller F: Hello Ms. Terlalu Cantik Me: Who's on the other line? Caller F: I am calling from Bank Banyak Onion Me: What is it regarding? Caller F: We want to tell you exciting news, our Bank has pre approved bla bla bla Me: Wrong Number la! (Hang up)


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I'm not cool enough to pull off "French".
Just last week, on Trying to be Conscious (a GREAT blog that you should check out), Cécile wrote about the elusive and ever-sexy French style. She explains what she thinks are the essentials and how it can be achieved. As I read over her post (http://tryingtobeconscious.wordpress.com/2012/04/29/how-to-look-french/), I found myself laughing because it was so spot-on.
The French have a seemingly effortless style that exudes "cool". The women aren't over-done; the skirts aren't too short and the tops aren't too tight, typically, they are not smeared in make-up. The men will look more put together than your typical American male and are probably a bit more interested in wearing what is currently trending (as opposed to the U.S. khaki pants and blue blazer ensemble). However, they will not be too over the top either and they would never look like they have tried too hard. And that, the whole "don't-look-like-you're-trying-thing", is why I think this look can be so hard to achieve; with a casually draped scarf and hair thrown up in a messy bun they are able to exude the attitude of:
"Why would I dress up? I don't need to impress anyone because I am so cool as I am, obviously. ( I mean, I am French, no?)"
As an American I find this hard to pull off.
First of all, I do want to impress you, it is inherently part of my culture; I'm aching for you to like me…immediately (https://breadispain.wordpress.com/2011/08/24/the-truth-about-cats-and-dogs/). I am desperately uncool because of this desire and have never been able to convincingly achieve blasé-ness (a quality that the French have, without a doubt, perfected). So even, if I were to leave the house with a "casual cool" look I would then ask you if you thought it was okay.
"What do you think? Is it too casual? Can I pull this off? Do I look stupid?"
I'm not even sure the French would understand the questions.
"Why do you want to know what I think? I don't understand. Oh wait, is this what insecurity is? I have never witnessed it before. Interesting, I don't like it, it is not attractive; this makes you seem desperate, no?"
Yes, yes it does; and this desperation completely destroys any aspect of a "casual" or "cool" look that I attempt.
Second of all, I was raised in the southern United States (any Southerner reading this need not bother with the following explanation but for the rest of you…). The southern U.S. is not a place that greatly values the natural look. When my grandmother was on oxygen in a nursing home she still had her hair and nails done every other week. In fact, the nursing home had a salon in-house for just such a purpose…every Southern lady goes to her grave with perfectly coiffed hair. The clothes and the make-up are another thing. I was taught from a very young age that a lady never leaves the house without make-up on, even if you are just popping out to the store; and I distinctly remember having to fight for faded jeans (let alone ripped) because they were "tacky". Basically, southern women do not do "casual" well; we are either looking fabulous or in workout clothes…with make-up on. If I try to pull off a "relaxed" bed-head look I seriously just look like I rolled out of bed. I cannot figure out how to give it that perfectly unfussy appearance the way the French women can.
So, I am destined to live in France surrounded by "casual cool", a look that I will never quite manage. In the meantime, I will happily forgo any further attempts at attractive messy hair, continue to wear workout clothes on the street, and over dress for parties.


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Dr. Vinton G. Cerf, Google's Vice President and Chief Internet Evangelist is another keynote of the II Multicore and Parallel Computing miniconference that will be held on Tuesday 25 of January 2011 in Brisbane, Australia, part of LCA2011.
Known as the "Father of the Internet", Vint won the ACM Turing award in 2004 with Robert Kahn.
Vint will be presenting from 10:30 till 11:30 am. Details of his talk will be posted soon.
You can still join the speakers of this miniconf: CFP ENDS November 8, 2010.


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There's a Lot of Worry That Trump Is a Dangerous Authoritarian—Could It Be That We Barely Have a President at All?
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The Lake Preston Divers defeated the Dell Rapids St Mary Cardinals in straight sets on Thursday, September 7th, at Dell Rapids St Mary High School. The Divers won by scores of 25-5, 25-16, 25-19.
Veronica Beck led the offense in kills with four in the match. Cassie Mullaney, Rhiannon Glazier, and Maddie Schwebach all had two kills each. Schwebach had four blocks at the net for the Cardinals. Cassy Geraets added two blocks. Geraets also finished the night with 11 set assists and five digs. Adyn Heinricy led the team in digs with 15.
The Cardinals (4-5) are back in action on Tuesday, September 12th, when they travel to the Flandreau Indian School.
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On October 15th, I shared a post on Facebook:
"Ethan, Daisy and I are very excited to introduce you to the newest member of our family, Ruby Rose Bessey born September 26, 2015. We are in love…"
I think we almost broke Facebook! The outpouring of love and support was incredible. I could truly feel the genuine joy that our greater community felt for us. Due to the slightly vague nature of my post, a good friend said that she thought there was probably a lot of people doing math that night… because just 9 months ago, I was still pregnant with our son Leo. Nine months ago, having a heart attack was the furthest thing from my mind. And little baby boy clothes filled the dresser.
But here we are.
For those of you who have followed our story, you know we have been very open about our experiences. From losing our son, to shifting our vision for our family, to delivering our still birth son, Leo, to suffering a heart attack a week later… if you scroll back through my blog, it's all there.
But adoption is different. This isn't just about our family, and it feels inappropriate to share details. I can tell you that our daughter, Ruby, is adopted. The doctors were very clear that it would be dangerous for me to get pregnant again. Adoption is a heart wrenching, bittersweet process that brings together strangers in a very intimate way. Previously, when I was pregnant, I took prenatal vitamins. I never ate sushi, or drank alcohol. And despite all my efforts, I learned that sadly, I don't have any control over the outcome of the pregnancy. You can imagine how hard it is then to have even less control. With adoption, adopting parents have no control over what a birth mother is eating and drinking and smoking. Access to prenatal care can be spotty. It's all a huge leap of faith. And as a very wise friend of mine pointed out, Ethan and I have no reason whatsoever to trust leaps of faith. So, I have no idea why we thought we should move ahead with adopting. But we did. And now we are home with a beautiful little bundle of amazingness. Daisy has a sister. We are a family of four. Really, a family of 7. Daisy's been talking a lot about the babies we have lost. She is so wise beyond her years and truly understands the inner emotional roller coaster Ethan and I have been going through since adoption became a reality for us. We love Ruby as though she grew in my belly. Her little sounds, her loud cries, her tiny onesies do remind all of us of the babies that did not get to grow up in our home. And while a few out there may think "oh good- now this family can heal and be all better", most of you know that there will never be an "all better" for us. Ruby is not a bandaid to make the pain of our losses go away. I would never ever put that on any child. She will grow and thrive in this family- and Ruby will always know that although she did not grow in my belly, we got to her as soon as we could to bring her home. And the home we brought her to is full of love, and sadness, and joy, and gratitude. So much gratitude.


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Zoom H2 Digital Recorder: A partner in artistic and technical crime
I bought this device to help me with my video and photos. I'm still figuring the thing out, and I'm not sure it's exceptional, though it does seem to record acceptably. I just wonder if it is good enough for filmmaking.


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Sunshine, scorching weather, and ice-cold drinks — the perfect ingredients for a great summer. It officially starts June 21, so get ready with this strawberry-lemon soda recipe.
For an adult beverage, substitute a bottle of sparkling wine instead of sparkling water.
In a blender, place strawberries, lemonade, and sugar, and process until puréed. Strain through a fine mesh sieve and transfer mixture to a large pitcher. Gently stir in sparkling water until blended. Serve over ice, garnished with mint leaves


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REA Real review, Real practice, Real results.
REA's Texas High School TAKS English Language Arts, Exit Level, Study Guide!
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* The book's full subject review refreshes knowledge and covers all topics on the official exam, including reading, literary analysis, viewing and writing, and vocabulary
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* Key tutorials enhance specific abilities needed on the test
* Targeted drills increase comprehension and help organize study
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TAKS (Texas Assessment of Knowledge & Skills) Exit Level English Language ArtsREA helps Texas students get ready for TAKS Exit Level English Language Arts! - Provides the instruction and practice students need to pass the test
Succeeding on the TAKS English Language Arts
About This Book
This book will provide you with an accurate and complete representation of the English Language Arts sections of the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (TAKS). Inside you will find reviews that are designed to provide you with the information and strategies needed to do well on these tests. Two practice tests (which include a reading and written composition section and a revising and edit-ing section) are provided, both of which are based on the official TAKS. The practice tests contain every type of question that you can expect to encounter on the TAKS English Language Arts tests. Following each test, you will find an answer key with detailed explanations designed to help you com-pletely understand the test material.
About the Test
Who Takes the Test and What Is It Used For?
Texas law requires that students must pass all parts of the Exit Level TAKS to receive a high school diploma from a Texas public school. The Exit Level TAKS includes four subject areas: English lan-guage arts, mathematics, social studies, and science. The questions on the English language arts test are based on objectives that test students on basic understanding, literary elements and tech-niques, analysis and evaluation, a written composition, and revising and -editing skills. These objec-tives are used to assess the Student Expectations outlined in the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS).
When and Where Is the Test Given?
These four Exit Level TAKS tests are given to students for the first time in the spring of their eleventh-grade year. The TAKS is not timed. Students are allowed to have as much time as necessary to re-spond to every test item. Retests are given for students who do not pass the TAKS. Students are al-lowed to use highlighters and colored pencils in the test booklet to emphasize important information. They are also allowed to use a dictionary and thesaurus on the reading and writing portions of the test but not on the revision and edition section.
Is There a Registration Fee?
No. Because all Texas public high-school students are required to take the TAKS pass the test in or-der to receive a high school diploma, no fee is required.
Test Accommodations and Special Situations
Every effort is made to provide a level playing field for students with disabilities taking the TAKS and seeking a standard high-school diploma. The decision to use a particular accommodation with a stu-dent is made on an individual basis and takes into consideration both the needs of the student and whether the student routinely receives the accommodation in the classroom and when taking tests. If a student receives special education services, all accommodations must be documented in the stu-dents individualized education program (IEP).
Additional Information and Support
Additional resources to help you prepare to take the TAKS include:
d the official TAKS website at http://www.tea.state.tx.us/student.assessment/taks/booklets/index.html
d the Texas Education Agency at http://www.tea.state.tx.us/
How to Use This Book
What Do I Study First?
Read over the review sections and the suggestions for test-taking. Studying the review sections thor-oughly will reinforce the basic skills you need to do well on the test. Be sure to take the practice tests to become familiar with the format and procedures involved with taking the actual TAKS.
When Should I Start Studying?
It is never too early to start studying for the TAKS. The earlier you begin, the more time you will have to sharpen your skills. Do not procrastinate! Cramming is not an effective way to study, since it does now allow you the time needed to learn the test material. The sooner you learn the format of the exam, the more time you will have to familiarize yourself with the exam content.
Format of the TAKS English Language Arts
The English Language Arts section of the TAKS is designed to test students' ability to read and write, understand and remember basic literary concepts, and revise a composition so that it is grammati-cally correct. Students will be asked 28 multiple-choice items and three open-ended items based on reading passages. They will write an essay in response to a writing prompt and will answer 20 multi-ple-choice questions about revising and editing.
The types of passages included on TAKS ELA are as follows:
d a literary selection
d an expository (informational) selection
d a one-page viewing and representing piece
The two passages and one-page viewing and representing piece will have a common theme and are referred to as a triplet. The combined length of the triplet is about 3,000 to 3,500 words and the paragraphs of the literary and informational passages are numbered for easy reference. Students will also write a composition in response to a writing prompt.
Scoring the Tests
Multiple-choice questions on the TAKS have only one correct answer. Because of this, these items are machine-scored.
Open-ended items, also called short-answer items, require students to write a brief response. Open-ended items are based on the literary or expository selections only; no open-ended items ad-dress the viewing and representing piece. These items assess Objectives 2 and 3 only and may be based on either an individual selection or both selections.
For open-ended items that address one selection, students have five lines to respond on the an-swer document. However, for items that ask students to make a connection between the literary and expository selections, students have eight lines to respond.
Students' responses to open-ended items are scored based on content; writing conventions are not taken into consideration unless the frequency and/or severity of errors causes clarity problems. Possible scores for open-ended response are 0 (insufficient), 1 (partially sufficient), 2 (sufficient), and 3 (exemplary).
Students' compositions-their responses to the writing prompt-are evaluated on a scale from 1 to 4. Compositions are scored for both rhetorical effectiveness (Objective 4) and the conventions of standard written English (Objective 5).
Test-Taking Strategies
What to Do Before the Test
d Pay attention in class.
d Carefully work through the review sections of this book. Mark any topics that you find difficult so that you can focus on them while studying and get extra help if necessary.
d Take the practice tests and become familiar with the format of the TAKS. When you are practicing, simulate the conditions under which you will be taking the actual test. Stay calm and pace yourself. After simulating the test only a couple of times, you will feel more confident, and this will boost your chances of doing well.
d Students who have difficulty concentrating or taking tests in general may have test anxiety. Tell your parents, a teacher, a counselor, the school nurse, or a school psychologist well in advance of the test. They may be able to suggest some useful strategies to help you feel more relaxed so that you can do your best on the test.
What to Do During the Test
d Read all of the possible answers. Just because you think you have found the correct response, do not automatically assume that it is the best answer. Read through each answer choice to be sure that you are not making a mistake by jumping to conclusions.
d Use the process of elimination. Go through each answer to a question and eliminate as many of the answer choices as possible. By eliminating two answer choices, you will give yourself a better chance of getting the item correct since there will only be two choices left to choose from.
d Work quickly and steadily and avoid focusing on any one question for too long. Taking the practice tests in this book will help you learn to budget your time on the actual test.
d Work on the easiest questions first. If you find yourself working too long on one question, make a mark next to it on your test booklet and continue. After you have answered all of the questions that you know, go back to the ones that you skipped.
d Be sure that the answer oval you are marking corresponds to the number of the question in the test booklet. Since the multiple-choice sections are graded by machine, marking one wrong answer can throw off your answer key and your score. Be extremely careful.
d Work from the answer choices. You can use a multiple-choice format to your advantage by working backwards from the answer choices to answer the question. You may be able to make an educated guess based on eliminating choices that you know do not fit the question.
TAKS Objectives*
Section 1: Reading
Chapters Objectives
Chapter 1: Vocabulary, Part 1 Objective 1: The student will demonstrate a basic understanding of culturally diverse written texts.
(6) The student acquires an extensive vocabulary through reading and systematic word study. The student is expected to
(B) replay on context to determine meanings of words and phrases such as figurative language and technical vocabulary
(C ) apply meanings of prefixes, roots, and suffixes in order to comprehend
(E) use reference materials such as glossary, dictionary to determine precise meanings and usage
Chapter 2: Vocabulary, Part 2 Objective 3: The student will demonstrate the ability to analyze and critically evaluate culturally diverse written texts and visual representations.
(6) The student acquires an extensive vocabulary through reading and systematic word study. The student is expected to
(F) discriminate between connotative and denotative meanings and interpret the connotative power of words
(G) read and understand analogies
Chapter 3: Summarizing Objective 1: The student will demonstrate a basic understanding of culturally diverse written texts.
(7) The student comprehends selections using a variety of strategies. The student is expected to
(F) produce summaries of texts by identifying main ideas and their supporting details.
(8) The student reads extensively and intensively for different purposes and in varied sources, including American literature. The student is expected to
(B) read in varied sources such as diaries, journals, textbooks, maps, newspapers, letters, speeches, memoranda
(C ) read American and other world literature, including classic and contemporary works.
Chapter 4: Literature Objective 2
The student will demonstrate an understanding of the effects of literary elements and techniques in culturally diverse written texts.
(10) The student expresses and supports responses to various types of texts.
(B) use elements of text to defend, clarify, and negotiate responses and interpretations.
(11) The student analyzes literary elements for their contributions to meaning in literary texts. The student is expected to:
(A) compare and contrast varying aspects of texts such as themes, conflicts, and allusions both within and across texts;
(B) analyze relevance of setting and time frame to text's meaning;
(C) describe and analyze the development of plot and identify conflicts and how they are addressed and resolved;
(D) analyze [the melodies of] literary language, including its use of evocative words and rhythms;
(E) connect literature to historical contexts, current events, [and his/her own experiences]
(F) understand literary forms and terms such as author, drama, biography, myth, tall tale, dialogue, tragedy and comedy, [structure in poetry, epic, ballad,] protagonist, antagonist, paradox, analogy, dialect, and comic relief as appropriate to the selections being read.
Chapter 5: Inferences and Conclusions Objective 3: The student will demonstrate the ability to analyze and critically evaluate culturally diverse written texts and visual representations.
(7) The student comprehends selections using a variety of strategies. The student is expected to
(E) analyze text structures such as compare/contrast, cause/effect, and chronological ordering for how they influence understanding
(G) draw inferences such as conclusions, generalizations, and predictions and support them with text evidence [and experience]
(12) The student reads critically to evaluate texts and the authority of sources. The student is expected to
(A) analyze the characteristics of clearly written texts, including the patterns of organization, syntax, and word choice
Chapter 6: Evaluating Information Objective 3: The student will demonstrate the ability to analyze and critically evaluate culturally diverse written texts and visual representations
(12) The student reads critically to evaluate texts and the authority of sources. The student is expected to
(B) evaluate the credibility of information sources, including how the writer's motivation may affect that credibility; and
(C) recognize logical, deceptive, and/or faulty modes of persuasion in texts.
Section 2: Viewing And Writing
Chapter 7: Viewing Objective 3: The student will demonstrate the ability to analyze and critically evaluate culturally diverse written texts and visual representations
(19) The student understands and interprets visual representations. The student is expected to:
(B) analyze relationships, ideas, [and cultures] as represented in various media; and
(C) distinguish the purposes of various media forms such as informative texts, entertaining texts, and advertisements.
(20) The student analyzes and critiques the significance of visual representations. The student is expected to:
(B) deconstruct media to get the main idea of the message's content;
(C) evaluate and critique the persuasive techniques of media messages such as glittering generalities, logical fallacies, and symbols.
Chapter 8: Writing an Essay Objective 4 The student will, within a given context, produce an effective composition for a specific purpose.
Objective 5 The student will produce a piece of writing that demonstrates a command of the conventions of spelling, capitalization, punctuation, grammar, usage, and sentence structures.
Chapter 9: Revising and Editing Objective 6 The student will demonstrate the ability to revise and proofread to improve the clarity and effectiveness of a piece of writing.
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Microsoft finally released to the public the Beta 2 of Internet Explorer 7. It has lots of great features like tabbed browsing and integrated search bar (like Mozilla Firefox) and page zoom (like Opera) among others. It has a nice new interface, although it's kind of weird to see the address bar way on top of the window.
From a browsing point of view, it is quite pleasant; Microsoft did a good job of enhancing the web-browsing experience. Now that IE 7 has tabbed browsing, it may finally take back those that shy away and moved to Firefox.
The bad side: rendering. We can't really blame IE 7 for rendering problems encountered by some sites (some of my projects included) since it is still in its Beta stage. However you definitely can't blame the website developers since IE 7 changed the way it implemented CSS (check out the IEBlog for details). Some CSS hacks don't work anymore and some hacks that are meant not to be rendered by IE are now supported.
The ugly: for website developers like me that use CSS instead of tables in laying-out content this is definitely not good news, especially if you use CSS hacks. Two of my CSS-based websites were rendered "ugly" by IE 7, fortunately there are lots of resources on the web that detailed "what went wrong." It is definitely safe to stick with standard CSS and fortunately I have minimal use for CSS hacks enabling me to provide the necessary "adjustments" quickly (lesson: if it looks great now and you used CSS hacks, brace yourself for a chilling ride).
IE 7 has yet taken on its "real" form yet, so it's quite early to tell how it would affect the users and developers, but it is definitely a welcome update to the aging IE 6.


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I forgot how much I love colores! Blue sky. Greed grass. Purple and yellow flowers. God is so creative and wonderful! I don't think us minnesotans would be as thankful for spring and sunshine if it weren't for the tough winters! These trees are in bloom all over Atlanta! I LOVE them!
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Magnolias. Miss them. Love the leaves, too – glossy on top and fuzzy on the bottom. Enjoy Georgia – one of my favorite states I ever lived in!
I like this blog because it is totally true when it says us minneotans wouldnt appreciate the warm weather if it wasnt for such cold and harsh winters. The warm weather is exciting.
I like thi blog because the warm weather is coming and I am very siked about it. Its totally true how us minnesotans appreciate the warm weather more because we have such long cold winters.


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So, we've got a new Alexandra track – I always assume it's good since it's from Alexandra and so far, she hasn't disappointed me with her single releases. 'Start Without You' is the new single from Alexandra Burke's re-release of her debut album, 'Overcome'. There are no slated release dates yet but we're pretty sure, there are going to be new tracks on the re-release including this RedOne produced track, 'Start Without You'.
To be lawfully honest, the reggae-themed single from Alex is somehow a bore to me. Maybe it's a summer smash for some, but it lacked uniformity across the track. Although it's quite surprising to see a reggae production from mega producer RedOne, the almost novelty-like beats didn't just fit together as a whole. Having said that, 'Start Without You' has the potential to grow on your playlists but the truth is- there are other summer smash songs that are coming out and they're better than this. Agree? Well, listen for yourselves.


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Netscape 6 Released
Tuesday November 14th, 2000
Netscape 6 has been released. You can download the installer here.
#191 Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: To RvR statement via MSN Explo
by bjensen <firstname.lastname@example.com>
Saturday November 18th, 2000 12:52 PM
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Yes I did Ben... hehe!
IE does use *native* UI components... right there in comctl32.dll... the saame comctl32.dll file that *most* Win32 apps draw from.
In fact, comctl, simply means 'common controls'... and you'll be hard pressed to find *any* Windows application that doesn't utilize it in one form or another.


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Need help on career move
Ok long story short. I have been working in a busy city hospital ED for 5months going on to 6 months now. I hate the ED it is not for me, I work nights BUT the pay and benefits are amazing!!
I got a offer to work at a outpatient ASC, normal day hrs, holidays off and the occasional Saturday. Pay cut of about $2 from my hospital base pay and the benefits arnt as good. But I know I'll be much happier. I used to work ASC before and loved it.
I'm just having a dilema. Should I leave the ED and go to the ASC even though I know I'll be happier but the pay and benefits arnt as good?
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Joined: Nov '16; Posts: 29; Likes: 8Feb 20, '17BTW I do want to mention I been a nurse for almost 2 years now with the ED being my only hospital experienceFeb 21, '17Without knowing your financial or medical/health insurance needs it's hard to answer. Your physical and emotional health is important. ASC's are great places to work.
Perhaps you could take the ASC job and work per diem a few days a month in the ED until you sort out how the pay cut affects your life style?Last edit by brownbook on Feb 21, '17 : Reason: clarityFeb 21, '17It sounds like you really liked asc and the only reason you are thinking of staying with the ed is the money. If you can afford it and the benefits are decent, do what makes you happier.Feb 23, '17Thanks guys. I decided to stick it out in the ED for at least a year and try to pay off my student loans asap. Then hopefully I can transfer within the hospital to their same day surgery. I am working perdiem at the surgery center ������


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The California Supreme Court has ruled non-compete agreements illegal except in a very few circumstances. The law allows for them explicitly in cases involving the break-up of a corporation or partnership, but beyond those exceptions written into the law the Court ruled that the law simply prohibits an employer from restricting a former employee's right to engage in their profession. The full ruling is here. Given that it's the California Supreme Court ruling on this, Federal courts are likely to follow this ruling when interpreting California employment law. So if you work in California and your company had you sign a non-compete clause, it's out the window now.
Note that this doesn't mean you can do anything you want. If you got training at the company's expense, for instance, the clause that says you must either stay a certain length of time or re-pay the cost of the training (probably pro-rated) is still enforceable. If you do something like take company confidential information (eg. software source code, customer lists, etc.) and give it to your new employer, your former employer has grounds other than non-compete they can sue you on. And if you're a salesman and openly solicit your former company's customers to follow you to your new one, your former company again can sue you for that.
Friday, August 8, 2008
Non-compete agreement? Not in California.
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Verbs can be simple to understand sometimes. Verbs are action words. What complicates the understanding of verbs are the tenses. Understanding when to use which tense and in which situations is what makes it complex. Down below are some general rules that can be helpful in understanding the tenses and when to use them.
Simple Present (Basic Form or S- form): Shows general facts, constant states, or habitual or repetitive actions. It is also used for future events.
Ex: They walk home together.
Simple Past (Base For + -ed or -d or Irregular Form): Expresses actions that happened during a specific period of time in the past. It can also show states of being in the past.
Ex: They walked home together.
Simple Future (Will + Base form): Shows actions that will happen at some time in the future.
Ex: They will walk home together.
Simple Progressive Forms are for continuing actions.
Present Progressive (Am, Is, Are + Present Participle): Present progressive show verbs that are in progress at the present time.
Ex: They are walking together.
Past Progressive (Was, Were + Present Participle): Show actions that were in progress at a specific time in the past.
Ex: They were walking together.
Future Progressive (Will + Be + Present Participle): Future progressive verbs show actions that will be in progress at some point in the future
Ex: They will be walking together.


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Worshippers flock to Jerusalem ahead of Yom Kippur
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(Worthy News) - Thousands of Jews have been attending the traditional Selichot (penitential) prayers at the Western Wall in Jerusalem in recent days, ahead of the holiest day in the Jewish calendar, Yom Kippur.
Yom Kippur marks the end of the Ten Days of Repentance, which begins on Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish new year. This period usually sees a surge in visitors to the Jewish Quarter in the Old City of Jerusalem, some for the purposes of prayer and some, including many secular Israelis, just to enjoy special atmosphere up close. There are also "Selichot tours" of the Tower of David and the Jewish Quarter. [ Source ]
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TGIF - Thank God It's Firefly Day 5
I may be in England but, a Browncoat to the core, my Firefly DVDs came with — shoulda seen the mystified looks of the French at the café in Montpellier airport when, during the long wait for the flight, yours truly was enjoying the "Jaynestown" episode. I need to state that "Out of Gas" is actually my fave episode and "Jaynestown" comes in at a close second.
Here are the shiny things for this TGIF:
Serenity Now/Equality Now - Can't Stop the Serenity
Serenity movie screenings to support Joss Whedon's favorite charity, Equality Now, happening June 22-24 in 44 locations worldwide. Even if you've never seen the movie or show, if it is showing somewhere near you, go see it. Me, I'm going to the midnight show in King of Prussia, PA on June 23, 2006. They can't stop the signal!
Done the Impossible - The Fans' Tale of Firefly and Serenity.
After a long wait, the production team is getting ready to ship the DVD before July 20. Pre-orders are being accepted now. Watch the two shiny trailers on the site!
Firefly Bloopers - via YouTube.
This is that video the cast put together, which is on the Firefly Series DVD Boxset.
Best Jayne Moments - via YouTube.
I've noticed my own self appreciating Jayne and Adam Baldwin best in a series full of favorite chars. Shiny!
River Misunderstood - via YouTube.
River clips set to Matchbox 20's "Unwell" - superb video.
Adam Baldwin singing "Hero of Canton" - via YouTube.
Did I mention, I love Adam Baldwin — rocking actor!
Well, that's it from this side of the pond. More next week.
Keep on flyin'
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Ryan has only been gone for two days, my mom for one, but it seriously feels like an eternity. Perhaps the boredom of two unexpected days off has made me a bit lonely, but it also reminded me of the importance of loved ones.
When I was really deep into my eating disorder I would have told you I was fine by myself. I didn't need anyone and liked being alone, which I now realize is because it was the easiest way to use destructive behaviors; especially when my family caught on, or were solicited to help by my treatment team. I loved Ryan's long shifts because it meant I had all meals by myself, I could be at the gym for as long as I wanted, and I could do the exercise I wanted without being scolded or feeling guilty for getting caught. <— (notice I didn't say feeling guilty for engaging in my eating disorder and physically hurting myself…sad, right?!)
I am sad to say there was a brief moment where I thought, "perfect, no Ryan, no mom, a house to myself with a treadmill right upstairs, and a fridge stocked full of lettuce," but that was a very short thought because:
- My lower back and knees tend to bother me if I overdo it and that is not something I want to deal with.
- I don't like feeling hungry anymore. I mean, a little hunger is fine but that awful gnawing at the inside of my stomach that comes from restricting is just terrible. And now my body is so used to my meal plan, it gets these horrific hunger attacks if I eat anything below what my nutritionist prescribes. So, I decided normal, healthy meal options it is!
- Ryan would know I was cutting corners, as he always does, and his famous line is "CJ, I get paid to assess people's health on a daily basis, I can tell if you lose even one pound!" I love living with an intensive care unit nurse!
- What would I gain by 7 days of restriction and exercise abuse?
I have said this numerous times by once you let ED in partially, it opens a flood gate that authorizes total infiltration into your life. I know this from personal experience, so really I have everything to LOSE if I give into my unhealthy thoughts. I would be taking 38459083850 steps back in my journey, and put myself so much farther away from the goals I have set out to accomplish. I want my life back and by making poor, unhealthy decisions, I would be giving the ok, for ED to control me again. Not happening this week, (or hopefully EVER).
So after this thought subsided, and I had spent way too many hours in my home alone, too many meals unaccompanied and starting to talk to my dogs more frequently, as if they were my bestest friends, I realized how a solitary life is so un-fulfilling.
Sure its only for a week now, and I am not trying to throw myself a pity party, I'm just thinking back to all those times when my counselors warned me how eventually, even with my ED companion, I would start to feel the isolation, because people stop trying to help or include you.
It's not your loved-ones fault! Most of them probably gave it their best effort to assist, or understand the struggle, but its human nature that if you get pushed away enough, eventually you take the hint.
I can't stand to think what my life would be like without my family. I know in the last year my mom started separating herself from me out of fear, and that was just heart-breaking.
We have always been so close, more like sisters or friends than mother daughter, and she recently told me she started building a wall because she wanted it to hurt less WHEN I died.
When she made that statement no recovery was in site for me….pretty much everyone had lost hope, including myself, and just tried to keep me alive as long as possible through partial, or full hospitalizations.
One morning, when my mom was visiting, she came downstairs as I ate breakfast before work, to talk and have her coffee. Well there wasn't much talking. I saw tears streaming down her face as she sat down beside me and begged her to tell me what was wrong. All she could say was she had to accept that her daughter wanted to die, and was scared to leave because she knew she would be getting that dreaded phone call soon.
I was stunned…death never crossed my mind. I mean, I knew the statistics and they are pretty scary, but when I looked in the mirror I didn't see a person who could die! I wasn't nearly as skinny as those pictures you see of the "typical" anorexic, and I still could afford to lose a few pounds in my mid-section.
I was very wrong.
I don't often see my mom very emotional. Yes we hug and love each other, but we aren't a big crying family. I had to leave for school almost immediately following our encounter and was completely distraught all morning. I e-mailed my mom, texted her, did anything I could to understand more of what she was feeling, and finally it started to sink in.
I was the one who initially pushed everyone else away because I wanted to be alone with my disorder, with permission to do things I selfishly wanted to do, but now the tables had turned. People were starting to be so worried about my condition, they were almost too fearful to remain close.
I'm so glad my mom was open with me that day, because it prompted similar communication with Ryan. He shared his feelings, explaining how he couldn't sleep at night because he was constantly checking my pulse. He panicked when I didn't answer the phone because he thought something had happened, and he never wanted to do anything but sit, play cards and board games, or watch movies, because he wanted to keep me still so I wouldn't burn excess energy. He was scared, every single day that I wouldn't be around anymore, and would lose his wife before either of us turned 30.
So now I'm sitting here, in my kitchen by myself, contemplating another dinner alone, and thinking that if I continued being consumed by my eating disorder, I would be doing this far more often than just a week.
I am so grateful, and feel immensely blessed to have such a supportive family, that has stuck by me for a very very very long process. These few days have proven how much I need them, even when I want to say "I'm and adult and can do this by myself."
Everyone needs a little help sometimes, a hug now and then, and maybe even an "I love you." I once thought there was shame in asking for these things because it demonstrated that I was a weak person, and gosh darnit I was not that! But now I feel that asking for assistance, accepting my feelings, and expressing my emotions, are all a major signs of strength and courage.
I need to remember this every time I want to go back to my old ways, which as you all know from my previous posts, has been more frequently lately than I would like. I haven't done a PTG in a while, but family is definitely something I am thankful for, every, single, day, and I will be using them as my motivation to achieve the multiple goals I have set this week!
How about you…
Do you have trouble asking for help?
Do you get lonely or appreciate solitude?
What are you thankful for today?