5 posts tagged “qotd”

What were you afraid of when you were younger that seems silly to you now?
Submitted by wandie

Growing old

In honor of World Teachers' Day today, tell us about a teacher who had a positive impact on your life.

A number of teachers had a positive impact on my life:

Mrs Bell, who encouraged some very creative writing. My teenage years were a mixed up time and she allowed me to express myself in a way that helped me to become myself without judgment or fear.

Then there was Prof. Al-Malaika, who still to this day haunts me with her wonderful animated descriptions of polymer chains and additives as spaghetti and sauce.

For a long time I wanted to be a teacher, but during my early twenties I realised it was a huge burden. I remembered the teachers, who for one reason or another had let me down. From the ones that turned away during the insidious bullying, to those where were obviously intelligent and passionate about their subject but simply had no ability for communicating that knowledge with young people. So I let it go.

Hats off to those who saw in me something the others didn't. You encouraged me to be myself. I am eternally grateful.

Which friend or acquaintance most influenced your taste in music? 
Submitted by Rev Stan.

Hmmm my school friend Rachael most influenced my musical tastes in way I never expected. She was always ranting on about a band called Marillion. Oh how we scoffed at her! Number two singles, "dancing in stilettos in the park", what a silly pop-rock affair!

Then she lent me a copy Fugazi, the album that changed my life. The searing guitars lifted me up whilst the burning anger and bitterness of the forlorn lyrics branded my teenage soul. I have been a fan now for over 20 years, been through the rough and the smooth with a band that always given back as much as they take from the fans. We are a community, and we have found a better way at www.marillion.com.

Thankyou Rachael, wherever you are.

What set you apart from the rest of the kids at school?

Submitted by jks.

I was very booky, a little geeky, studious and quiet. Oh and that other thing that I'm sure we'll talk about later ;-)

Tell us two truths and a lie about yourself.

1. I hate ice cream.

2. I have two piercings.

3. My pornstar name is Goldie Randerson.