Good times. Oh yeah.
ohhh, I love it when past grads come up to the office. And there she was. The most negative woman ever created. They type that smiles and laughs as she's doing it: as she's making you want to just jump out the window. And as she comes wandering around the corner the first thing she says to me is "ohmygod, you're STILL HERE??"
hahaha *stabs her with pen* hahaha
When I tell her I'm about to hand in my thesis for defense, she then goes on to talk about how it was the worst experience of her life. When I comment on her baby strapped to her hip (that she pointed out as what she's "been completing this past year") she goes on to say how 'despite thinking this is all you want when you are trying for one, once you get it you realise they are not all fun and games and it isn't as great as you thought.' Strange as she actually already has a grown child so this isn't new turf for her. And strange that a 43 year old woman thought that about babies when my 30-something first-time mom friends have never said they thought having babies would be all fun and games.
When I comment I'm getting married, she makes a face and talks about how horrible that is for a number of reasons.
When I comment on getting a job, she snorts and rolls her eyes and talks about how school was the only time she was happy.
Good god, she was happy then?
I almost just brough up bunnies and puppies and rainbows as random topics to see what she'd say.
As for my ongoing process. Firstly - not going to the school today seems like a good start. At least for today. I'm just working towards Monday when I will meet with my supervisor, fill out some forms, hand in two clean copies to the Deans Office with those forms, and then wait six weeks. My supervisor will appoint an external examiner. In those six weeks I'll put together my 20-25min presentation and read up on any prep I want to do.
And freya, check out the website and search for "guidelines and formatting for graduate thesis" - there is this 15 page document that goes step by step. Main thing for me is the page numbering for Title page, toc, abstract, acknowledgments, etc...
Oh, and I so very very much want to find a better title. I hate my title. I might run a contest. Anyone with something good that ties in First Nations women's literature, replying to colonial perspectives on identity, law, legal narratives, resistance, transformation, connecting pieces... do feel free to offer up anything at all. I love dani's title. I should email dani. Yeah.
Anyhoo, I liked the idea of "'With Your Mouth Asshole': First Nations Women's Literature Responds to the Colonial Production of Identity." But I don't know if I'm allowed to say Asshole in a title.
That quote comes from Eden Robinson's short story Queen of the North where this guy keeps pestering a young woman about "How do I eat these" (fry bread) while really he's talking about how should he consume her identity as a sexualised Pocahontas myth. Her non-verbal reply is "with your mouth, asshole" - which is perfect here as her reply is not verbalised, but - rather - written. Thus really pulling us back into the power of literature to reply to this situation.
Babble babble.
xoxo
jenn
hahaha *stabs her with pen* hahaha
When I tell her I'm about to hand in my thesis for defense, she then goes on to talk about how it was the worst experience of her life. When I comment on her baby strapped to her hip (that she pointed out as what she's "been completing this past year") she goes on to say how 'despite thinking this is all you want when you are trying for one, once you get it you realise they are not all fun and games and it isn't as great as you thought.' Strange as she actually already has a grown child so this isn't new turf for her. And strange that a 43 year old woman thought that about babies when my 30-something first-time mom friends have never said they thought having babies would be all fun and games.
When I comment I'm getting married, she makes a face and talks about how horrible that is for a number of reasons.
When I comment on getting a job, she snorts and rolls her eyes and talks about how school was the only time she was happy.
Good god, she was happy then?
I almost just brough up bunnies and puppies and rainbows as random topics to see what she'd say.
As for my ongoing process. Firstly - not going to the school today seems like a good start. At least for today. I'm just working towards Monday when I will meet with my supervisor, fill out some forms, hand in two clean copies to the Deans Office with those forms, and then wait six weeks. My supervisor will appoint an external examiner. In those six weeks I'll put together my 20-25min presentation and read up on any prep I want to do.
And freya, check out the website and search for "guidelines and formatting for graduate thesis" - there is this 15 page document that goes step by step. Main thing for me is the page numbering for Title page, toc, abstract, acknowledgments, etc...
Oh, and I so very very much want to find a better title. I hate my title. I might run a contest. Anyone with something good that ties in First Nations women's literature, replying to colonial perspectives on identity, law, legal narratives, resistance, transformation, connecting pieces... do feel free to offer up anything at all. I love dani's title. I should email dani. Yeah.
Anyhoo, I liked the idea of "'With Your Mouth Asshole': First Nations Women's Literature Responds to the Colonial Production of Identity." But I don't know if I'm allowed to say Asshole in a title.
That quote comes from Eden Robinson's short story Queen of the North where this guy keeps pestering a young woman about "How do I eat these" (fry bread) while really he's talking about how should he consume her identity as a sexualised Pocahontas myth. Her non-verbal reply is "with your mouth, asshole" - which is perfect here as her reply is not verbalised, but - rather - written. Thus really pulling us back into the power of literature to reply to this situation.
Babble babble.
xoxo
jenn
posted by jenn at 10:17 a.m.
13 Comments:
How about just "With your mouth...First Nations Women's Literature Responds to the Colonial Production of Identity."
I dunno, titles are the hardest...oh and she came to see me too, can't pull the "feel sorry for me cause I just had a baby thing with me- I see through all that! *evil laugh*
fight for the asshole - challenging stagnant views on acceptable/vulgar language keeps in with the overall theme quite well i think. and if the author is still alive see if you can ask her permission.
and that other woman's a dork.
I often respond to people like that with "God, your life just sucks doesn't it? I'm glad I don't have to live with you!"
And I vote for keeping "Asshole" in the title.
I am in favor of the asshole title. It's my second favorite word, behind bastard.
And just be glad that woman isn't family.
I agree that the "asshole" title is perfect. Can you keep the original comma in place? It bothered me to see it without. Is that a title stylistic thing, or am I just pointing out your mad typing skilz?
oh yes, that was a typo. I would keep the comma in the title. I could go back in and edit to reflect this - but I ain't doing no edits I don't have to right now.
Unless someone were to pay me. This is my new clause on all statements. "Unless someone wants to pay me for that."
*and across the miles Jenn can sense Jim getting a pained expression on his face*
Urg, it's late, I'm hungry, sniffing and not packed yet, so I can't think of any good titles.
I think the asshole is needed. Otherwise would the "With your mouth" have as much effect?
Callie
I think it should be: "With Your Asshole, Mouth!"
*much giggling and running off of Bears*
I vote for the asshole.
Snerk.
*tries to remember title*
Ah! I think that was related to Foucault somehow...
Oh, that's me up there being snerky and anonymous.
i'm all for the bears suggestion.
well, of course I've voting for the asshole title, Budde might back you up on that one. You should tell freakazoid a fake one next time you see her, be like 'oh it's called, 'Why The Hell Are You Breeding?' or 'I Certainly Hope You Get Someone Else to Teach Your Child Manners Because You Are a Total Psycho Whore Bitch'.' That would be great.
Negativity is such fun, isn't it? Silly woman.
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