When I first started teaching 5th grade, I had a boy in my class named Chase. Chase was quite the little charmer, very funny and smart and, I'm convinced, a future politician, as he could be quite the schmoozer.
Every morning he'd come in smiling and our conversation would go like this:
"Hey Ms. Yates, how ya doin?"--Chase
"Im good, Chase, how are you?"
"I'm good, Ms. Yates. It's good to be good."--Chase
"It's good to be good."
Wouldn't it be nice if we had someone to remind us first thing in the morning how good it is to be good? Because it is. We aren't required to be great or spectacular everyday, and if we were, we'd all be cast in The Stepford Wives 2. At least in my books, being good is enough for me (and sure beats the alternative).
This isn't to say that I don't want great days, or to be a great therapist or a great friend, or have everything in my life just great. Because that would be...great. But, I also don't feel like I'm settling when things are just good. It's good to be good.
Thursday, October 27, 2011
Wednesday, October 26, 2011
The Lurking Challege: Admitting We are Lurking on the Internet
It is time we admit it. I'm guilty. You're guilty. Your coworkers, classmates, and friends are guilty. Guilty of internet stalking.
It just so easy to do. You are friends with someone who is facebook friends with so-and-so and next thing you know, you're looking at sorority pictures of so-and-so from 2005.
Another favorite: "Omg, did you see _________'s wedding pictures?? That dress/ring/bouquet/groomsman is beautiful!" Um no. I didnt see it because I havent seen or spoken to __________ since high school. BUT, now that you bring it up, I'm going to go check it out for myself.
Not to get all 'researchy' on ya, but studies on happiness and perceived happiness say that this kind of stalking ('information gathering' as I prefer) has a particularly detrimental effect on women. We are much more susceptible to the happiness comparison, mainly because women are more like to post pictures and statuses about things that make them happy.
Ex: "The gorgeous flowers my finance sent me! (with picture)" or "Just refinished the kitchen in our dream home (with picture)!"
I, too, am guilty of these things. Let's get real. You are too.
http://thoughtcatalog.com/2011/why-everyone-needs-to-accept-that-theyre-a-giant-creeper-on-the-internet/
It just so easy to do. You are friends with someone who is facebook friends with so-and-so and next thing you know, you're looking at sorority pictures of so-and-so from 2005.
Another favorite: "Omg, did you see _________'s wedding pictures?? That dress/ring/bouquet/groomsman is beautiful!" Um no. I didnt see it because I havent seen or spoken to __________ since high school. BUT, now that you bring it up, I'm going to go check it out for myself.
Not to get all 'researchy' on ya, but studies on happiness and perceived happiness say that this kind of stalking ('information gathering' as I prefer) has a particularly detrimental effect on women. We are much more susceptible to the happiness comparison, mainly because women are more like to post pictures and statuses about things that make them happy.
Ex: "The gorgeous flowers my finance sent me! (with picture)" or "Just refinished the kitchen in our dream home (with picture)!"
I, too, am guilty of these things. Let's get real. You are too.
http://thoughtcatalog.com/2011/why-everyone-needs-to-accept-that-theyre-a-giant-creeper-on-the-internet/
Sunday, October 23, 2011
A GREAT weekend!
What a fantastic weekend!
Friday was the Jason Aldean concert in Denver. He. Is. Amazing. And a really great performer. Corinne, my fave country concert goer, is a blast to go with!
Saturday was the long-awaited, second annual Zombie Bar Crawl! Last year (for reasons we still arent sure of...) we went as 80's workout girls (?). This year, we went with actual zombie makeup. Next year, we are shooting for fake blood.
Jason Aldean Concert! |
Friday was the Jason Aldean concert in Denver. He. Is. Amazing. And a really great performer. Corinne, my fave country concert goer, is a blast to go with!
Zombie Crawl |
Ive never seen the sky so blue |
laying in the 'graveyard' |
Thursday, October 20, 2011
I love the 90's!
This is soooo great!
http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?v=2539916142295
Boy Meets World. Jurassic Park. Are You Afraid of the Dark? A Goofy Movie. Rocko's Modern Life. Fruity Pebbles. Sister Sister. America's Funniest Home Videos. Anamaniacs. Bill Nye. Captain Planet. The Mighty Ducks. Game Boy. Saved By The Bell. Full House. Home Alone. Legends of The Hidden Temple. Wayne's World.
This pretty much sums up my childhood. The only thing missing is those classic Nickelodeon shows: Salute Your Shorts, Pete and Pete, and Hey Dude. THOSE were the classics. And, how could Titanic not be on the list?? Yes, it came out in 1997. We were 11.
http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?v=2539916142295
Boy Meets World. Jurassic Park. Are You Afraid of the Dark? A Goofy Movie. Rocko's Modern Life. Fruity Pebbles. Sister Sister. America's Funniest Home Videos. Anamaniacs. Bill Nye. Captain Planet. The Mighty Ducks. Game Boy. Saved By The Bell. Full House. Home Alone. Legends of The Hidden Temple. Wayne's World.
This pretty much sums up my childhood. The only thing missing is those classic Nickelodeon shows: Salute Your Shorts, Pete and Pete, and Hey Dude. THOSE were the classics. And, how could Titanic not be on the list?? Yes, it came out in 1997. We were 11.
Wednesday, October 19, 2011
Fall and Football
Horsetooth Rock |
Looking out over the Rockies |
Also, this past weekend was our annual CSU football game and trip to the Pumpkin Farm. By annual, I mean we did this last year and again this year...irrelevant.
GORGEOUS sky |
tailgating |
CSU played Boise State. And yes, we got our asses handed to us. Final score: 63-13. FIFTY POINTS. It was great to see such a good team play, but man, poor Rams. As usual, tailgating was a blast and I didnt get my bourbon taken away this year.
Harvest Farms |
A solid weekend I would say!
Tuesday, October 18, 2011
Read First:
http://thoughtcatalog.com/2011/so-youre-getting-married-thats-really-really-cool/
This spiel pretty much sums up where I am in my life right now. Don't get me wrong, I am so happy for friends who have found the person they want to spend the rest of their lives with, I love going to weddings and celebrating with them, and essentially love love and a healthy relationship (hence my future profession). However. I blame Facebook. 110%. Every weekend I see that little red heart and "so and so is engaged to _______". In addition, people I would normally not know about (acquaintances, friends of friends, etc.) I now the the intimate details of their love lives. I am not being cynical--just observing and commenting on our current life phase. I know I cannot be the only one to feel this way, as I have had the conversation with several friends. That being said, I cannot wait to celebrate the weddings in the near future with dear friends.
Up next....baby phase.
http://thoughtcatalog.com/2011/so-youre-getting-married-thats-really-really-cool/
This spiel pretty much sums up where I am in my life right now. Don't get me wrong, I am so happy for friends who have found the person they want to spend the rest of their lives with, I love going to weddings and celebrating with them, and essentially love love and a healthy relationship (hence my future profession). However. I blame Facebook. 110%. Every weekend I see that little red heart and "so and so is engaged to _______". In addition, people I would normally not know about (acquaintances, friends of friends, etc.) I now the the intimate details of their love lives. I am not being cynical--just observing and commenting on our current life phase. I know I cannot be the only one to feel this way, as I have had the conversation with several friends. That being said, I cannot wait to celebrate the weddings in the near future with dear friends.
Up next....baby phase.
Sunday, October 16, 2011
Sometimes I forget this....
A friend just sent me this link:
http://www.lshs64.com/enjoytheride.html
Sometimes, and I am sure I'm not the only one, I forget all of the blessings in my life and focus on the small annoying distractions. It can be so easy to forget that I have great friends and a great family, or that I am doing exactly what I want to be doing with my life, or that I have so many opportunities to be thankful for. Sometimes, school and life get so overwhelming, that all of these other things go on the back burner until the grad school fog lifts and I can see it again. Maybe I will make this my New Year's Resolution....can I start it in October, though?
http://www.lshs64.com/enjoytheride.html
Sometimes, and I am sure I'm not the only one, I forget all of the blessings in my life and focus on the small annoying distractions. It can be so easy to forget that I have great friends and a great family, or that I am doing exactly what I want to be doing with my life, or that I have so many opportunities to be thankful for. Sometimes, school and life get so overwhelming, that all of these other things go on the back burner until the grad school fog lifts and I can see it again. Maybe I will make this my New Year's Resolution....can I start it in October, though?
Thursday, October 13, 2011
Grad School Humor
My statistics midterm was turned in today at 12:30 on the dot. After spending several hours (~15+) on this, my brain is too full to function. But, alas, Stats class started at 12:31 on the dot. My professor, who is German, tends to make at least 1 or 2 sexual references per class--and yes, I have kept a tally. Today, though, got a little out of hand. In learning about Factor Loading (and dont worry, I dont know what it means anyway) we use a sort of rotation to determine the amount of factor loading. So, in regards to this (and to help us understand...??) my professor offhandedly told us that "when we are statistical experts, our pick up line is 'baby, you can rotate my factors anytime'." 1 point. And, in response, a friend asks if that is how he met his wife....our department head. 2 points. Awkward. So, he told us no, they knew each other before they were statistical experts. So, in response to THAT, another friend mentions that it was simply "statistical foreplay" before they were experts, which is a phrase he likes to say quite a bit in regards to Exploratory Data Analysis (which, I hardly know the definition....or the purpose). 3 points. Double awkward. Cue awkward laugh all around.
Grad School Humor
Grad School Humor
Wednesday, October 12, 2011
Georgia/Tennessee game in Denver!
Me and Amy at Mellow Mushroom |
Beth, Kelly, and Me |
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