So I managed to tear myself from Diablo II. That game is addictive...

It's Teacher's Day, the day when we commemorate, or commiserate, our mentors and guides. Yes, you'd probably never expect it from me, but I actually empathise with them.

Today, we salute all, young and old, who have tried, and tried again, to teach, to pass on knowledge, to bring out the best in others. A teacher is just that, someone who teaches. No matter of age, or size.

However, "teaching" should be a synonym for "frustration". If anyone has ever tried to impart knowledge to someone, he would know what a horrible experience it can be. People are idiots, no point denying that. And idiots are difficult to teach. It amazes me, truly, how teachers can resist the temptation to grab a chainsaw and play "Texas massacre". If I had some special power, like telekinesis, I would have a reputation for killing people in ways that involve sandpaper, melons, and acid. How do you resist the urge to just pulverise those annoying people who have no interest, don't pay attention, and give you attitude? When you know that you're wasting your time, and you might as well just turn away and twiddle your thumbs? How, and why? Are you sure it's healthy, taking all that crap? Brain tumours, anyone?

No seriously, to anyone it may apply to, stop being an idiot in class. When the teacher says "quiet", shut the hell up. It's not nice, it's annoying, and you make everyone else hate you. Especially the teachers. Also, before you join a band, think of the people who are going to suffer while trying to teach you something. Talentless idiots.

So, anyway, I'm not going let the past bother me this weekend. I must relax, and enjoy myself before the mathematics marathon begins.

-Joe