On Being Finished

So, it's hard to say whether I could get used to not having a job or classes, or whether I would die of boredom after a day or two. Granted, I have to say that it has been pleasant watching like five episodes of 24 today. Also, the fact that I could get used to being such a bum is not a good thing to me. That being said, I make an end of this post. This is Captain Danger out.

Once I Thought My Innocence Was Gone

What does that title have to do with this post? Very little, actually. In fact, it may end up having nothing to do with this post. However, I'm currently listening to "For the Longest Time" by Billy Joel while I wait for the time that I'm required to stay after school is out to expire. That song is a classic and is amazing and I wish that I had two or three guys who were willing to back me up while I sang it to an audience of some kind, because I think it would sound awesome.

Anyway, what this post is really about is the fact that I'm about to be done with student teaching. I could, I suppose, make a list of things I've learned. However, I generally try not to write anything that's really meaningful on this blog, as those who follow and actually read my blog (I realize it's a small number) may have noticed. That being the case, I just have to say that finishing my student teaching is going to be an experience that I meet with mixed feelings. Most of me is pretty happy to be done and graduated. However, there is a part of me, not a tiny part, but not a huge part either, that is going to miss it. I was actually thoroughly surprised today that the class that I've had to yell at the most was the one that seemed be the saddest to see me go. In fact, I'm a little surprised that students have been sad to see me go at all. I remember when I was in high school and had student teachers. It only happened a couple times (apparently Weiser isn't a school district in high demand for student teaching), but when it did happen I always hated it and just wanted them to leave so we could have our real teacher back. However, a large number of students seem like they're really going to miss me and several have said that they want to be my friends on Facebook. I don't think that's going to fly, but it's nice of them to say that.

Overall, I think that student teachers kind of come into the classroom at an immediate disadvantage. First of all, it's not your classroom, and so the policies aren't exactly how you want them to be. Also, when I came into the classroom, I didn't know all of the class and school policies, and so I didn't know whether students were breaking rules or not. I wasn't sure how strict or lenient to be, and I didn't want to change my cooperating teacher's entire system (I didn't, either). Also, students in the classroom seemed to feel that because I was a student teacher they could get away with more. The sad thing is, that's probably true in a lot of cases. It would be kind of dumb to send students to the office as a student teacher, because it makes it look like you can't handle them.

Anyway, I'm starting to wax a little verbose in this post, and I know that, when I look at someone's blog, if the post is longer than two paragraphs I tend to just skim it a little bit and not really read it. So, that being said, I leave you to your lives. Though I have to say that I have recently been reminded of another amazing mustache, as we've been studying the middle east in my class. This one is also on the face of a very evil man. Am I seeing a pattern here? Maybe this is why women hate mustaches so much. I'll leave you with the picture of this mustache:

This is Captain Danger out.

On Having Five Minutes to Kill

I currently have five minutes to kill. This seems to happen to me every now and then, when I don't have a lot to do to get ready for the next day of school, but I'm required to stay for half an hour after school is out. Therefore, here I sit. And, the main thing on my mind at the moment is the following: That sub that came in today to watch me while my cooperating teacher was gone was WEIRD! Holy crap was he weird. I've kind of noticed that about substitute teachers, actually. However this guy was the weirdest. I definitely raised my eyebrows several times during the day, when he was calling the students ugly or cracking your mom jokes at them. About their moms I mean. I he had had a mustache it would have been icing on the cake. But, I can't complain too much. After all, he did buy me lunch. This has me thinking of mustaches now, and it's almost time to go. Therefore, I'll leave you with a picture of an evil man, but he had one of the best mustaches in history.

This is Captain Danger out.

On Alter-Egos

Introducing Captain Danger's latest generally mild-mannered alter-ego: Mr. Chandler!

Here we see Mr. Chandler in his casual state, having just returned home from another day of teaching ninth graders. Mr. Chandler enjoys classic rock and is generally well-liked by his students. So, Captain Danger is Mr. Chandler by weekday, but his general dangerous self by night and by weekend. Observe the most recent ability Captain Danger has acquired, known simply as "Speed Mode."

In Speed Mode, Captain Danger is able to reach speeds upwards of ten miles per hour. I know, I know what you're thinking. "That's not possible! Even Captain Danger can't be capable of such speed!" However, it's true. You'd be surprised what a fat guy is capable of! Finally, I leave you, the reader, with one final picture. This picture depicts Captain Danger in his natural habitat, the outdoors, engaged in one of his many natural activities, protecting lives.

Now, you may ask, "Captain Danger, how are you protecting lives in this picture?" There are actually two ways that I'm doing just that. First of all, I'm looking so amazing that that in and of itself is saving lives. I'm sure that there are some people who would just keel over and die if I didn't look this good with such a perfect opportunity. Second, that piece of webbing that's attached to my harness is attached to a rappelling anchor, which is attached to a rope, which is attached to a person. Had the rappelling anchor failed (you generally have to trust the rope, otherwise you wouldn't be rappelling), I would have been there to use my enormous strength and bulk to hold up the person. It would have protected their life. Trust me. That being said, I have nothing more to say at the moment. This is Captain Danger out.

On Europe

So, I've been teaching about Europe recently in class, and I've decided on the countries I'd really like to visit if I were ever to have the money to travel there. I realize that this eventuality is not likely to occur, but here follows my list of countries to visit. Granted, the rest of the European countries are cool, too, but these are the ones that appeal to me most:

Andorra--It is just cool how it's up in the mountains and it's so dang small!

Norway--Because fjords are AWESOME! I've seen pictures and I really want to go and see some in real life.

Switzerland--Because I think the Alps look awesome. Also, I hear there is some flippin' amazing canyoneering in Switzerland, and I would totally be all over that.

Italy--Because, I mean, come on. I'm a history major, and I took the coolest Roman history class ever.

San Marino--Because it's right there in Italy, and aside from that, it looks really cool. Also, it's just awesome that it's small.

So, that's my main list. Given the opportunity, I'd visit other ones, but these ones are at the top of my list. I know that some of my friends are probably going to want to stab me because some country they love isn't on that list. Well, I'm afraid that's how life works. At any rate, that's all I've got for the moment. I think I'm going to tell the two students that I'm waiting on that they can color their maps at home and then go home myself. This is Captain Danger (also known as Mr. Chandler) out.

On Hoops

So, maybe I'm just complaining on this blog lately, and that really doesn't reflect my current life condition, but I have to say right now, the teacher work sample that I have to do to graduate really sucks. Why can't they just have me teach and trust my cooperating teacher to say that I did a good job? No one even looks at the stupid teacher work sample. It's just a hoop to jump through. Anyway, that concludes my rant. This is Captain Danger out.

Because I Feel Like I Should Post More Frequently...

I don't think I really have a lot to say right now, I just feel like I never write on my blog these days, and that is a terrible thing, because my writing is not something that the world should be without. That's for sure. Anyway, did you, my loyal readers, know that my left arm is still not to 100% combat readiness? It's very close. It's like 99.3%, which is good enough to do just about everything, but it's still not perfect, and that bothers me. I suspect that the answer to this dilemma may lie in the weight room. However, weight rooms are notoriously difficult to make it to. Whenever I think about going I think, "No, that's not necessary" and then I don't go. Does this show a lack of motivation on my part? It's possible. But, I ask you, what business does a guy who looks like this:

have at the gym? My point exactly. This is Captain Danger out.