tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4619019089060464771.post1808890127668174464..comments2023-10-30T06:40:47.696-06:00Comments on Recovering Potter Addict: My Life in March: STRIKE!!!! ... and Disney's Frozen on IceAyleehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07639250102446794830noreply@blogger.comBlogger32125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4619019089060464771.post-10408385369455783502015-04-16T20:20:06.459-06:002015-04-16T20:20:06.459-06:00Thanks, Jessica!Thanks, Jessica!Ayleehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07639250102446794830noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4619019089060464771.post-31352884065926428622015-04-15T14:54:13.588-06:002015-04-15T14:54:13.588-06:00Wow. Being on strike sounds so stressful. I’m gl...Wow. Being on strike sounds so stressful. I’m glad you made it through. Nice way to welcome you back lol.<br />I loved seeing that picture of the Olaf snow cone on Instagram. It totally looks like his brains!!Jessica @ Books: A true storyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05678981938821085754noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4619019089060464771.post-39158811530137246852015-04-12T11:28:05.307-06:002015-04-12T11:28:05.307-06:00Oh good grief - as if it would be his pleasure to ...Oh good grief - as if it would be his pleasure to train his replacement!! I did also experience very similar bs to that from my employer...Ayleehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07639250102446794830noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4619019089060464771.post-89124480297820958282015-04-12T11:26:11.974-06:002015-04-12T11:26:11.974-06:00Yup, back to normal! For me, there reached a point...Yup, back to normal! For me, there reached a point in CoM where I just couldn't stop reading - it started in on the action and did not let up. Hopefully the same happens with you!Ayleehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07639250102446794830noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4619019089060464771.post-45053580916384679622015-04-09T11:48:37.797-06:002015-04-09T11:48:37.797-06:00My husband has been on the brink of a strike sever...My husband has been on the brink of a strike several times but luckily it hasn't happened yet. But it's stressful when management comes around trying to get the workers to show them how to do their job so they don't need them during the strike. Sure - I'll train my replacement! Grrr<br /><br />mmmmm - brains lol<br /><br /> <a href="http://www.fwiwreviews.net" rel="nofollow">Karen @For What It's Worth</a>Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13958940283330319507noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4619019089060464771.post-21242157474641307522015-04-08T20:21:52.049-06:002015-04-08T20:21:52.049-06:00Pfft- Professors sometimes... *smh*. Anywho, I am ...Pfft- Professors sometimes... *smh*. Anywho, I am glad the strike is over, and life can go on as normal (somewhat). I chuckle a little bit that you went to Frozen on Ice... But Olaf's brains look yummy. I am in the middle of Crown of Midnight and I am enjoying it, but having a hard time connecting with the story, I still have a ways to go yet. I look forward to seeing more of you around the interwebs.~Sara @ Just Another Storyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07870692977272702662noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4619019089060464771.post-39940189829599768242015-04-07T12:17:28.872-06:002015-04-07T12:17:28.872-06:00Yes, hopefully! It would make it seem like it was ...Yes, hopefully! It would make it seem like it was all for nothing if this doesn't turn out well for us.<br /><br />Hee!! :):) I enjoyed the heck out of it and I can't wait to get to Heir of Fire!<br /><br />Thanks, Romi :DAyleehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07639250102446794830noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4619019089060464771.post-66068895174956762532015-04-07T12:14:57.109-06:002015-04-07T12:14:57.109-06:00Hmm, I would imagine it is pretty similar in Quebe...Hmm, I would imagine it is pretty similar in Quebec. Grad students are weird in that we are simultaneously both students and employees of the university. We do have classes, but only a minimal amount. Most of what we do is research, and the teaching thing is kind of like a part-time job.<br /><br />But yes, finally!Ayleehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07639250102446794830noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4619019089060464771.post-15681154229052181182015-04-07T12:12:21.009-06:002015-04-07T12:12:21.009-06:00It is indeed a colourful snow cone XD
We haven...It is indeed a colourful snow cone XD<br /><br />We haven't found out yet what our new contract will entail. The third party arbitrator has 30 days from the end of the strike to decide, so we'll see...Ayleehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07639250102446794830noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4619019089060464771.post-53823613675641912792015-04-07T12:10:51.331-06:002015-04-07T12:10:51.331-06:00Thanks, Lauren. It was very stressful, but things ...Thanks, Lauren. It was very stressful, but things are going better for me now, thankfully. I hope your friend wasn't affected by the strike at all!Ayleehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07639250102446794830noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4619019089060464771.post-11892488885561909672015-04-07T12:06:02.846-06:002015-04-07T12:06:02.846-06:00It's slower so far! :DIt's slower so far! :DAyleehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07639250102446794830noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4619019089060464771.post-66309886619430266732015-04-07T12:05:38.090-06:002015-04-07T12:05:38.090-06:00Thanks, Lauren! I shouldn't complain too much ...Thanks, Lauren! I shouldn't complain too much - my life is good :)Ayleehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07639250102446794830noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4619019089060464771.post-67019294585628164772015-04-07T12:04:32.683-06:002015-04-07T12:04:32.683-06:00All the time, really?! That's crazy. The hope ...All the time, really?! That's crazy. The hope is that we get a good enough deal this time around that we don't need to go on strike again in a few years time... <br /><br />I wouldn't mind grading these assignments all THAT much if only they were better constructed. As it is, they're not, and the students' answers are all over the place -_-<br /><br />Thanks, Alex! <3Ayleehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07639250102446794830noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4619019089060464771.post-31628740485108705752015-04-06T01:31:50.626-06:002015-04-06T01:31:50.626-06:00I’ve never been on a strike, so I can’t begin to c...I’ve never been on a strike, so I can’t begin to comprehend how draining it likely is, but I’m so sorry you were so berated for having your say. Here’s hoping the outcome is one that is suitable and beneficial!<br /><br />You read CoM! Yaysies! I’m so excited and happy that you managed to get to it, Aylee! I adored it to utter pieces, but then there’s Heir of Fire and everything is intense and brilliant and cuttingly gorgeous and sad. Cannot wait, now, for you to read THAT!<br /><br />And lastly, OH MY. That snow cone in Olaf’s head looks amazing. Want.<br />Xx<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4619019089060464771.post-90832440891599557152015-04-06T00:25:14.884-06:002015-04-06T00:25:14.884-06:00Hmm, I don't understand this: ''Gradua...Hmm, I don't understand this: ''Graduate students do the majority of teaching and marking'' What does it mean? It's not really the same here, in Québec. :P But, oh, I did not know you lived in Canada too! We had strikes here too so, yeah, I do know what it is although I was still in high school so I didn't participate, although I could have...<br /><br />Thank god you can breathe now!!!!Lolahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00239617000942734999noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4619019089060464771.post-51128754426647744812015-04-04T22:28:07.283-06:002015-04-04T22:28:07.283-06:00Oh wow! I can't people were threatening to run...Oh wow! I can't people were threatening to run you guys over. That's really crazy. Did you find out what kind of a deal you got?<br /><br />Out of curiosity, is Olaf's brain a colourful snow cone?A Canadian Girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07127164685941412250noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4619019089060464771.post-87522199740925053152015-04-03T20:17:14.653-06:002015-04-03T20:17:14.653-06:00Wow, the strike sounds like a really intense situa...Wow, the strike sounds like a really intense situation. I'm sorry you had to deal with angry comments and such negativity. It would have really got me down too. I hope the new deal works in your favor, and good luck with all the grading/research you have to do. A friend of mine is in grad school in Canada right now too and she's super busy trying to do her thesis! <br /><br />Ooh Frozen on Ice? How fun is that? And I love that Olaf cup- such beautiful brains! lol<br /><br />-LaurenShooting Stars Maghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16074581473656321052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4619019089060464771.post-78429549868425094592015-04-03T15:59:17.476-06:002015-04-03T15:59:17.476-06:00Busy busy!! Strikes are stressful. Hopefully this ...Busy busy!! Strikes are stressful. Hopefully this month is a bit slower for you. Jillianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07629286727932554109noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4619019089060464771.post-47748479870786526352015-04-03T11:14:48.630-06:002015-04-03T11:14:48.630-06:00Glad to hear the stress of the strike is over, and...Glad to hear the stress of the strike is over, and that you will have a fair resolution. It sucks that you have so much to do now that it's over! I'm glad you at least got to have some fun with Frozen on Ice and with Crown of Midnight. That series just keeps getting better with each book. Hope you love Heir of Fire!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4619019089060464771.post-10395206925202427432015-04-03T09:44:11.282-06:002015-04-03T09:44:11.282-06:00Aw, thanks, but brave is one of the last words I w...Aw, thanks, but brave is one of the last words I would use to describe myself. And yeah - I definitely need to take that advice into account! This much sitting and writing really does put a strain on my body.Ayleehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07639250102446794830noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4619019089060464771.post-67358059651293667192015-04-03T09:38:04.766-06:002015-04-03T09:38:04.766-06:00Heh, I think I will - thanks Mel!!Heh, I think I will - thanks Mel!!Ayleehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07639250102446794830noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4619019089060464771.post-28829568605009312652015-04-03T09:37:32.938-06:002015-04-03T09:37:32.938-06:00Aww, thanks, Katie! It's the nature of my posi...Aww, thanks, Katie! It's the nature of my position as I am both a student and an employee of the university, which complicates things. I think this whole experience has been eye-opening for everyone.<br /><br />Oh, I'm all for more Olaf-brain-fun-things for this month haha!!Ayleehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07639250102446794830noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4619019089060464771.post-33763056672923224922015-04-03T09:34:57.544-06:002015-04-03T09:34:57.544-06:00haha, not all Canadians are super nice and polite....haha, not all Canadians are super nice and polite. That's a stereotype, if a very positive one. If only everyone was nice and respectful like the world's image of Canada has us, then I'm sure this strike would have been a completely different experience. You on the other hand are much too kind and generous with your words! :)<br /><br />I reread Throne of Glass via audio to prepare for Crown of Midnight - I'd definitely recommend the audio! It was great. <br /><br />Thanks, Megan! April is already shipping up to be much calmer :)Ayleehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07639250102446794830noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4619019089060464771.post-80648587885222929392015-04-03T09:29:00.084-06:002015-04-03T09:29:00.084-06:00Overwhelming, definitely. I am glad I stuck it thr...Overwhelming, definitely. I am glad I stuck it through though because on the plus side I made some worthwhile friendships. <br /><br />I can pretty much guarantee that I'll get to Heir of Fire before Queen of Shadows... I just don't think I'll be able to put that one off any longer! Thanks, Micheline <3Ayleehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07639250102446794830noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4619019089060464771.post-65049913598489669622015-04-03T09:26:23.710-06:002015-04-03T09:26:23.710-06:00It was and it is. But it's all over now and I ...It was and it is. But it's all over now and I can breathe a bit easier! Thanks, Carina! :)Ayleehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07639250102446794830noreply@blogger.com