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On The Edge


On 04/16/2013 at 10:11 PM by GamerGirlBritt

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Long time no see...

I don't think I'm addicted to video games. I mean, I try to limit my game time to weekends, and 90% of the time I succeed. But I just realized, if I don't play for awhile, I'm just not happy. I don't have much hobbies outside of playing video games. So obviously when I don't play I'm a little on edge. But the last few days have just been ridiculous.

Bioshock Infinite is still sitting completely untouched on my dresser. Shame, isn't it? I just don't want to start it knowing I won't be able to fully commit to it because I have a multitude of other things in the back of my mind. Actually, I have REALLY bad anxiety. Like, really bad. So I need to have all necessary tasks completed before I even think of doing anything leisurely. I guess that's a good thing, but it really stresses me out, and apparently that's part of the reason I'm depressed. 

But on a slightly lighter note...

Get ready to laugh...

I'm in this teacher cadet class at school. Don't even ask me why I took this shit. Well, it's dual enrollment so I get college credit for it, plus one more cord to have around my neck at graduation. Probably not the best reasons to sign up, but what's done is done. Anyway, my exam is a field experience in which I have to visit this inner city middle school that's like at risk. But I have to do this like 15 times. Not to mention, it's an all boys school. And it's 6th grade. Fuck.

I'm about halfway done, I've visted about 8 times. And sometime next week I have to teach a lesson. ME. TEACH A LESSON. TO CHILDREN. Talk about a mindfuck. I possess no patience, and I'm not exactly the gentlest of souls, so....we'll see how this goes. 

Since I'm pretty swamped and can't actually game as I would like to, I rely on music for relaxation. I just discovered this guy named Jake Bugg the other day. I'm sure most English people are already acquainted with him, but his album just made it over to the American iTunes store last week. He's pretty great. Like a 19 year old Bob Dylan. And god do I love Bob Dylan.

Heres the link to my second article. Please excuse how incredibly lackluster and poorly thought out it is. Kinda threw it together past two in the morning:

 http://whatculture.com/gaming/10-underhand-ways-video-games-get-you-hooked.php


 

Comments

Matt Snee Staff Writer

04/16/2013 at 10:22 PM

all boys.  sixth grade. You're braver than I am!  

leeradical42

04/16/2013 at 10:51 PM

Well i can definently see why you dont want to start a game especially Bioshock without having the time to totaly getting into it,me like you have a ton of rpgs sitting on my shelf but one Devils summoner I am excited about playing but really dont want to start it until i have time to plqy it for more then a couple of hours, I want to really be able to sink my teeth into it.

BrokenH

04/16/2013 at 11:54 PM

All I can say about partcipating in a 6th grade class room composed of all boys is that it will be character building. lol. Luckily kids tend to be better behaved when you're physically in their proximity. It's online anonymity that turns many boys and girls into complete trolls. Additionally, there is such a thing as "nice children". They're not all monsters. lol.

Honestly, I think you'll be fine Britt. It's not as if you haven't dealt with creeps before yet despite it all you keep on chugging along. That's an admirable trait.

I know how you feel with the anxiety. I have a bit of a diagnosed anxiety problem myself.

asrealasitgets

04/16/2013 at 11:54 PM

A reason why I didn't buy Bioshock and avoiding any content related to it. I'll eventually buy it, hopefully before fall when we get an avalanche of new games and systems, but not now.

Teaching. I hope you don't make the mistake of being overly nice and approachable. You only have one chance to affirm you are in control, otherwise it's an uphill battle. 

File:Dolores Umbridge as Defence Against the Dark Arts teacher.jpg

V4Viewtiful

04/17/2013 at 12:19 AM

Haven't bought BI yet but i've read every spoiler i could, i don't get that feeling of being spoiled or unsuprised most people get, i suppose i can block prior expectations out.Laughing

A Teacher ay? Welcome to the education system, I work part time in a nursery for 5s and under. I'm a total push over and they seem to gravitate towards me, If i'm not doing Admin work i'm reading stories to them. It's a total mad house!Surprised

Heard of Bugg, kids got chops. I like Dylan meself, lately i've been delving into Trip-HopCool

GeminiMan78

04/17/2013 at 12:46 AM

Thanks for spreading the Bugg! Sorry just could not resist that pun.lol. Yeah, he rules. Nice to see some young cats doing real music. I'll be looking for him on amazon for sure.

 Good luck with the 6th graders. I was pretty tame up till 6th grade then I got a wild hair up my ass and was getting into trouble all the time. Mostly stupid pranks and such.

 And bravo on your most exellent self discipline and keeping your priorities straight. Summers just around the corner, maybe you can get some proper gaming time in then.

jgusw

04/17/2013 at 07:06 PM

An at risk school for boys?  They don't just irresponsibly drug them like some other schools do?  One of my friends worked as a sub in an at risk school.  She told me it was sad.  Almost every boy in the class was put on medication for add/adhd and it wasn't a "special" kind of class.  That's freaking scary. Frown

GamerGirlBritt

04/18/2013 at 04:24 PM

That's exactly how the class I teach is. Like 12 out of the 15 student are on meds. Pretty sad.

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