Ah ha, so now that you've found me, what are you going to do with me?
Yes, I've been away for a while, and I have a good excuse. I've got a new guy and a new gal in my life and all my free time has been focused on trying to catch a nap and squeezing into my skinny clothes.
So look around, get comfy. Read what you like, and disregard the rest (especially the stuff that makes no sense whatsoever. I don't make any lofty promises, nor do I profess to have the slightest writing ability but, hopefully, I'll entertain or enlighten you along the way.
A little about the lunatic whose life you're about to explore: I'm a (yikes!) 31-year old New Yorker, now based in Toronto, who spends most of her time getting lost in a city with no grid systems of roads and worrying whether she'll ever find a satisfying job.
I've been told that I'm full of contradictions and inconsistencies ... not that I'd remember as a young victim of senility. I play the French horn in an orchestra, but enjoy listening to rap and hip-hop. I speak fluent Chinese and English (English, obviously), but get a wild kick out of pretending to know neither when the situation suits me. I willingly studied science and math in college, but I occupy myself working in non-profit arts. I say one thing and mean five others. I am generally a cynic, but still I get weepy whenever I watch "The Color Purple" or "Terms of Endearment" on TV, of which I personally boycotted for two years, mainly due to lack of funds. To tell the truth, most of the time I truly enjoy being playing the role of a human enigma. It keeps 'em guessing, and maintains my self-professed aura of mystery.
Enough said? Oh yeah, I also talk too much, but if you were to ever meet me in person, you'd most likely have to initiate conversation.
Enjoy!
So I've committed myself fully to becoming a full-fledged teacher. No more of this part-time, tutoring, after-school help stuff. I want the real deal. Something about molding the minds of the next generation to create a fresh crop of individuals passionate about algebra and equations. I never imagined I would enjoy this so much, and it's not even at the expense of my artistic nature (if I could brag about even having one). I think I've found something really good here, and I might even venture a guess that this is my true calling in life. Yoo-Hoo!!! Over here! It's Teacher Evvy!
What's currently burning a hole through my mind and heart:
1/5/07... I return to my mathematical roots and endeavor to pass on my knowledge to others. Well, not really. I hope to inspire youngsters to want to learn about and do math on their own. A tall order, I know, but I've always liked being the underdog sort.Short rants 10/5/00 - present
Short rants, to 10/5/00
Moments of Inspiration
Very occasionally, the ego takes a vacation and the creativity sneaks back in.
Evvy in Love
Pretty flowers grow, the sun shines brightly upon a smiling face. All is well with the world as she frolicks across the fields.
Mental Scrapbook
Stories of my life so far to scare my future children.
Fiercest Competitors
The older sister - dominator, advice-giver, protector - that is, until little sis grows old enough and tall enough to challenge that power.
Knowledge is Power?
I strive for a loftier goal in life - to impart my vast knowledge upon on the young - but I still cling to my day job.
Career Superwoman
"Workin' nine to five, what a way to make a livin.' It's all takin' and no givin' ..."
Philosopolitics
Warning: Opinions expressed here are judgemental and nonsensical.
Drop me a line sometime at [email protected], or sign the guestbook and I'll ring you.
