Sunday, April 3, 2011
Thursday, March 24, 2011
After you!
I was trying to leave school this afternoon, more specifically, waiting to turn left onto the main road out of the parking lot.
At that moment, two individuals, who I assume were parents, were coming from opposite directions and attempting to turn into the school. One needed to turn right and the other needed to turn left.
Both drivers gestured to the other, "after you!" with palm outstretched. Well isn't that polite! Neither man took up the offer, instead each gesturing to the other again. Haha! Still no one is moving. Ok, this is now obnoxious and idiotic. This false chivalry continues for 20 to 30 seconds. Finally the man who needed to take the left turn entered the parking lot, honking angrily as he passed by. I don't get it. Does that make him less chivalrous? Was his manhood injured by being the first to turn into the damn driveway? Was it better to keep stupidly holding up traffic? Now I just think both of them are assholes.
I don't know why I didn't honk.
At that moment, two individuals, who I assume were parents, were coming from opposite directions and attempting to turn into the school. One needed to turn right and the other needed to turn left.
Both drivers gestured to the other, "after you!" with palm outstretched. Well isn't that polite! Neither man took up the offer, instead each gesturing to the other again. Haha! Still no one is moving. Ok, this is now obnoxious and idiotic. This false chivalry continues for 20 to 30 seconds. Finally the man who needed to take the left turn entered the parking lot, honking angrily as he passed by. I don't get it. Does that make him less chivalrous? Was his manhood injured by being the first to turn into the damn driveway? Was it better to keep stupidly holding up traffic? Now I just think both of them are assholes.
I don't know why I didn't honk.
Tuesday, March 22, 2011
Testing brings out the best
So it's testing time again; everyone's favorite time of year. Evidently, it's also the time some of us educators show our own deficiencies.
The other day, one of the staff math teachers let me know that she recommended that I have a 'read aloud' group of students for the math section of the test (some students get their questions read aloud to them as an accommodation). She let me know it wasn't because she didn't like me and wanted me to have extra work, but instead because she knew I could read the middle school math expressions correctly. At first, I thought she was joking. She must have seen the look on my face because she explained, "No, really. I've had some non-math teachers read "x^2" as " 'x' two" instead of " 'x' to the second power." I didn't know reading exponents was such an upper level skill.
This afternoon, I found out that one of the teachers had students take the 1st quarter part of the test (we are in the 3rd quarter). Yes, all of the quarter tests share the same book, but each section and its page numbers is clearly labeled on the front of the book. Additionally, the script we were supposed to read to the students word for word clearly said "3rd Quarter" at least twice. So now that teacher has to hunt down those students and have them take the correct test. How could you mess that up if you read the script? Oh, I think just answered my own question.
The other day, one of the staff math teachers let me know that she recommended that I have a 'read aloud' group of students for the math section of the test (some students get their questions read aloud to them as an accommodation). She let me know it wasn't because she didn't like me and wanted me to have extra work, but instead because she knew I could read the middle school math expressions correctly. At first, I thought she was joking. She must have seen the look on my face because she explained, "No, really. I've had some non-math teachers read "x^2" as " 'x' two" instead of " 'x' to the second power." I didn't know reading exponents was such an upper level skill.
This afternoon, I found out that one of the teachers had students take the 1st quarter part of the test (we are in the 3rd quarter). Yes, all of the quarter tests share the same book, but each section and its page numbers is clearly labeled on the front of the book. Additionally, the script we were supposed to read to the students word for word clearly said "3rd Quarter" at least twice. So now that teacher has to hunt down those students and have them take the correct test. How could you mess that up if you read the script? Oh, I think just answered my own question.
Wednesday, February 2, 2011
Can't Help Myself...Sorry, More Facebook Statuses...
People just can't hide their stupidity now that the free world is at their fingertips.
On Sunday, I noticed this status from a girl I know from middle school:
Fast forward to Wednesday's status:
On Sunday, I noticed this status from a girl I know from middle school:
Okay, okay, I'm glad that she had a nice day, and it doesn't sound that bad.
Fast forward to Wednesday's status:
I'll let you flesh out all the rest on your own. Just had to share.
Monday, January 31, 2011
People Who Poop In Socks
Today, my husband and I went on a beautiful hike to the Fire Tower at Hanging Rock State Park. The view was incredible, and I hiked without whining. All in all, incredible. I also met some wonderfully friendly people also enjoying the unseasonably beautiful day. However, I still managed to encounter at least the remnants of a fool.
the Fire Tower is essentially a big empty building with a staircase on the outside. People hiking the Mountains to Sea trail are meant to use the inside as a backpacking shelter. Some other people decided that it should be used as a place to dump their trash, and so Chris decided that we would pack out 48 empty water bottles. Gold Star for the Day.
Chris owned his Gold Star for the year when he found a sock. A sock filled when human feces. And no, someone did not in fact wipe with said sock. They pooped IN the sock.
We got a good laugh in over that one, mostly because Chris hadn't actually managed to put his hand in it the sock. But really? Let's use some common sense. Where were you, Sock Person? In the wilderness. Where do animals successfully relieve themselves everyday, with almost no detection? In the wilderness. What does "nature" do to poop? It breaks it down and uses it for nutrients. What does a cold, backpacking shelter and a sock do? Preserve it forever, in a room designed for people to sleep in.
Food for thought.
the Fire Tower is essentially a big empty building with a staircase on the outside. People hiking the Mountains to Sea trail are meant to use the inside as a backpacking shelter. Some other people decided that it should be used as a place to dump their trash, and so Chris decided that we would pack out 48 empty water bottles. Gold Star for the Day.
Chris owned his Gold Star for the year when he found a sock. A sock filled when human feces. And no, someone did not in fact wipe with said sock. They pooped IN the sock.
We got a good laugh in over that one, mostly because Chris hadn't actually managed to put his hand in it the sock. But really? Let's use some common sense. Where were you, Sock Person? In the wilderness. Where do animals successfully relieve themselves everyday, with almost no detection? In the wilderness. What does "nature" do to poop? It breaks it down and uses it for nutrients. What does a cold, backpacking shelter and a sock do? Preserve it forever, in a room designed for people to sleep in.
Food for thought.
Sunday, January 23, 2011
Math Nerds
At least four of my Facebook "friends" have posted this status (or a similar one) in the past few days.
This year we will experience 4 unusual dates.... 1/1/11, 1/11/11, 11/1/11, 11/11/11 .... NOW go figure this out.... take the last 2 digits of the year you were born plus the age you will be this year and it WILL EQUAL TO 111 .... STRANGE!!! Let me know if it works for you. It did for me.
One friend even asked "math nerds" to explain why it works this way. I explained, but I don't think my knowledge about this issue makes me a "math nerd". It just means my IQ is above 75.
I don't know how anyone could look at this "problem" and not instantly understand why it works out that way. When I think about how I am smarter than the average person and wonder what that means in practical terms... things like this make it so much more clear.
You see, it always works that when you take the current year and subtract the year in which you were born, the difference will be your age (or the age you will turn this year). Or if you take the current year and subtract the age you will turn this year, the difference will be the year you were born. Or if you add the year you were born and the age you will turn this year, the sum will be the current year. HOW CAN PEOPLE NOT SEE THIS? AND WHY DO YOU NEED A "MATH NERD" TO EXPLAIN THIS TO YOU?
Maybe I should go watch another episode of "Primetime: What Would You Do?" so I can once again restore my faith in humanity.
This year we will experience 4 unusual dates.... 1/1/11, 1/11/11, 11/1/11, 11/11/11 .... NOW go figure this out.... take the last 2 digits of the year you were born plus the age you will be this year and it WILL EQUAL TO 111 .... STRANGE!!! Let me know if it works for you. It did for me.
One friend even asked "math nerds" to explain why it works this way. I explained, but I don't think my knowledge about this issue makes me a "math nerd". It just means my IQ is above 75.
I don't know how anyone could look at this "problem" and not instantly understand why it works out that way. When I think about how I am smarter than the average person and wonder what that means in practical terms... things like this make it so much more clear.
You see, it always works that when you take the current year and subtract the year in which you were born, the difference will be your age (or the age you will turn this year). Or if you take the current year and subtract the age you will turn this year, the difference will be the year you were born. Or if you add the year you were born and the age you will turn this year, the sum will be the current year. HOW CAN PEOPLE NOT SEE THIS? AND WHY DO YOU NEED A "MATH NERD" TO EXPLAIN THIS TO YOU?
Maybe I should go watch another episode of "Primetime: What Would You Do?" so I can once again restore my faith in humanity.
Friday, December 17, 2010
More Facebook Idiots
I still don't understand why some people - in particular, people a generation older than me - post personal information on Facebook such that EVERYONE can see it.
The WFU Psychology Department has an administrative coordinator named Teresa who is responsible for lots of things: printing and copying bills, colloquia and receptions, proofing theses, etc. She is basically the equivalent of Robin Hawkins. And during the first week of our program, she added all the graduate students as Facebook friends (her request, not ours). She also appears to be Facebook friends with the majority of faculty members.
So here's the thing. Apparently Teresa is going through a separation/possible divorce with her husband, and she has made ALL THE DETAILS public for EVERYONE TO SEE.
So it starts like this on Wednesday, 9:55pm:
--(Teresa) is happy her husband is back home!
But less than 24 hours later:
--(Teresa) is sitting here in shock. How can one man be so fickle?! Who knows whether my husband is back or not!
A couple of people comment that they are praying for her, and that God will make everything okay. They ask what happened. She replies, again, FOR EVERYONE TO SEE:
--He's been home Monday and Tuesday night. Had someone break into his home where he's been the last 3 months last night. So he went back there for the night. Tonight he suddenly comes in and says it's not working. How can you decide it's not working when you haven't given it a chance? I've had it!
Someone named Marvin offers some support. She replies yet again:
--Thanks Marvin! The last 3 months I learned that Teresa is an okay person without her better (or worse) half. And I'm definitely not going to put up with being jerked around. I'm so angry right now I don't know what to do! But I really am relying on God to get me through whatever happens.
Some "supportive" comments offered by Teresa's various Facebook friends include:
--Tee - stand your ground. I am all about reconciliation but earned. He cannot come back unless he earns his way back. At this point, you are stronger on your own. Call if you need me.
Yes, a strong woman deals with her marriage issues by telling 657 Facebook friends about them.
--If you need anything feel free to call. I'll be out and about tomorrow if you need lunch or something just call and let me know. I'm just glad to hear you have grown thru all this and standing firm on God's word and not letting the mess shake you.
NOT LETTING THE MESS SHAKE YOU? SHE IS WRITING PARAGRAPHS ABOUT IT ON FACEBOOK!
My favorite part is that she has gone back and commented on old profile pictures that include her (ex-?)husband:
--Well, that was in the days when he actually loved me. Definitely not the case any more! But I'm getting used to it.
I don't understand why this man wouldn't want to be with her!
The WFU Psychology Department has an administrative coordinator named Teresa who is responsible for lots of things: printing and copying bills, colloquia and receptions, proofing theses, etc. She is basically the equivalent of Robin Hawkins. And during the first week of our program, she added all the graduate students as Facebook friends (her request, not ours). She also appears to be Facebook friends with the majority of faculty members.
So here's the thing. Apparently Teresa is going through a separation/possible divorce with her husband, and she has made ALL THE DETAILS public for EVERYONE TO SEE.
So it starts like this on Wednesday, 9:55pm:
--(Teresa) is happy her husband is back home!
But less than 24 hours later:
--(Teresa) is sitting here in shock. How can one man be so fickle?! Who knows whether my husband is back or not!
A couple of people comment that they are praying for her, and that God will make everything okay. They ask what happened. She replies, again, FOR EVERYONE TO SEE:
--He's been home Monday and Tuesday night. Had someone break into his home where he's been the last 3 months last night. So he went back there for the night. Tonight he suddenly comes in and says it's not working. How can you decide it's not working when you haven't given it a chance? I've had it!
Someone named Marvin offers some support. She replies yet again:
--Thanks Marvin! The last 3 months I learned that Teresa is an okay person without her better (or worse) half. And I'm definitely not going to put up with being jerked around. I'm so angry right now I don't know what to do! But I really am relying on God to get me through whatever happens.
Some "supportive" comments offered by Teresa's various Facebook friends include:
--Tee - stand your ground. I am all about reconciliation but earned. He cannot come back unless he earns his way back. At this point, you are stronger on your own. Call if you need me.
Yes, a strong woman deals with her marriage issues by telling 657 Facebook friends about them.
--If you need anything feel free to call. I'll be out and about tomorrow if you need lunch or something just call and let me know. I'm just glad to hear you have grown thru all this and standing firm on God's word and not letting the mess shake you.
NOT LETTING THE MESS SHAKE YOU? SHE IS WRITING PARAGRAPHS ABOUT IT ON FACEBOOK!
My favorite part is that she has gone back and commented on old profile pictures that include her (ex-?)husband:
--Well, that was in the days when he actually loved me. Definitely not the case any more! But I'm getting used to it.
I don't understand why this man wouldn't want to be with her!
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