" Thorough flood, thorough fire, I do wander everywhere..."

I wanted to use two quotes for today's blog. Both are kinda relevant. I couldn't decide. The second one is later.

First thing's first. Half term has been and gone, as has my second proper week at Pensnett High School. Was an okay week. The kids were awful, they are behind with the work across all classes, but I've done my best and there's not much else you can ask of a supply teacher. At least I've put some effort in, unlike a lot of supply/cover staff whom I've seen in the past. Through flood, through fire, have I faced the hardships and come out feeling at least vaguely useful.

"Lord, what fools these mortals be!"

The internet is full of silly stuff. There's tonnes of it, and it makes you wonder who comes up with ... well ... most of it really. Just this evening I've been pointed to some frightening/amusing (depending on who you are) things.

May I draw your attention to Dramatic Lemur. Is it cute? Is it scary? Is it both?!
Check it out @ http://www.collegehumor.com/video:1799458/

As my initiation into Danish culture continues thanks to the lovely Miss Rischel (<3), I've spotted certain differences between the Danish concept of law enforcement and our own. While we may "fuck the police", the Danes embrace their police force and churn out a considerable number of cop shows. Of these I am reliably informed that the delightful Anna Pihl is classic entertainment best enjoyed when full of alcohol. Having watched a trailer/opening credits, I can honestly say that Morse/Taggart/Wexford have nothing to fear. Here's your chance to be initiated into Danish cop drama at its finest.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oRTGDWBWGdQ

I'm not certain the British sing songs about their police force: The Scotland Yard Rap doesn't really ring off the tongue. Plus Brits can't rap anyways. Arguably neither can the Danes, as this little video proves.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RA1vBooFHy8

Sarah Connor Chronicles

I've gathered that the new Terminator: Sarah Connor Chronicles has been advertised on Freeview all week (no idea what channel) but I've been trying to keep up with news of the series for a while, simply because I love Summer Glau ¬_¬ I finally got to watch a few episodes of it this week after work, and I have to say I rather enjoyed it. I of course asked Spence if he'd seen it, and he told me that one of the first things he thought while watching it was that "this is just Burrage's kind of thing". Damn he knows my taste in TV well!! He didn't think much of it, but I like to point out at this point that he didn't think much of Gene Roddenberry's Andromeda either. I still got him hooked on that xD

Anyways, T:SCC was a good, action-filled romp with some quite violent and icky bits in it. Sure it may screw up the "official" terminator timeline a bit, but its all good.

And did I mention it had Summer Glau? ¬_¬

I'll leave you with this fabulous piece of cinematography.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a1Y73sPHKxw

~J