The Office

This is where i prepare my classes

The staff room looks very inviting - doesn't it?

Today post is The Office inspired. Steph, the brilliant sibling, sent me the box set for my b'day this year. I just watched a few episodes for the second time and besides all the rolling around laughing i noticed new things. As you do. For example the modern philosophies about the way we live and work, and where our dreams fit in with how we do so. I also began making comparisons between the show and my own life.

So the equivalent of The Office for me, would be our staff room. The character Tim is constantly frustrated by his colleague Gareth. Can you see where this is going with the picture above? Gareth=Table. perhaps.

Dawn has a dream to be an illustrator, however needs to have a job which actually pays. Her receptioning somehow turns into full time work, and leaves no occasion for her art. Illustrator=Director. perhaps.

Fortunately I have a boss who doesn't have a guitar or need to try and be funny or popular. She is however English. (hah hah). Where am I going with this? Amanda is frustrated and losing sight of her dreams. So that's what i've come up with so far. I guess i do this equivalency to understand media. I try to make sense of it by comparing it to my own circumstances.

Although, i get a kick out of teaching here, i already know it's not where i'll be forever and perhaps i'm rushing toward my future before it's necessary. I have to keep reminding myself that i'm going to study chinese again.