Men in Black

Aren't they the cutest things you have ever seen?

Happy St. Patrick's Day!

May your pockets be heavy and your heart be light,
May good luck pursue you each morning and night.
~Irish Blessing

A Freudian Slip?

Wednesday, we began discussing Freudian psychology (all fluff if you ask me).  We ended with a discussion on defense mechanisms.  One defense mechanism Freud proposed is projection.  This is where you project feelings you have on another.  So, I gave the following example to illustrate the point, "Maybe your life is a little dull, you're getting bored with your day to day life, and you think to yourself maybe an affair would help spice up your life.  So, your significant other comes home you accuse them of wanting to have an affair to alleviate the anxiety of wanting to have an affair."

Obviously I painted a very clear picture.  Later on that day, I had a student email me and asked where I got the example from?  He was wondering if it was a doorway to "my" unconscious.  

So, if you hear a rumor that I am thinking of having an affair.  It's so not true.  Freud has once again caused unnecessary havoc on unscientific ramblings.  

It's Official....

Our Little Girl is Growing Up!!!!

Today was Kindergarten registration. Ashlin was so excited...no surprise to anyone who knows her. She absolutely loves preschool and she is convinced kindergarten is going to be even better.  I am glad she is excited, I am not sure I am.  It was bittersweet walking into the school and seeing the sign.  I am so happy for her, but I am not sure I am ready for her to grow up.  SI love the fact that she gives me lots of hugs, kisses, and the I love you's throughout the day.  I will miss having her around (not the fighting with the brothers!!!).  

Really!?!

I have a student that failed my class fall semester. I noticed this student the first day of class when I called role and thought to myself, "REALLY!?!" There are 11 sections of general psychology and you had to choose mine again. What have I done to deserve this? Here it is almost midterm this particular individual has only turned in 2 of 6 assignment and has earned no points for in class activities. I have not seen them for weeks and had hoped they had dropped the course. Today was an exam day. Here the individual was finally attending class. I stared in disbelief at this student most of the class period. They made a wide variety of facial expressions during the exam as if they did not understand the question. Big surprise there! I am still saying to myself....Really, why my class again. I personally find myself quite entertaining but obviosly they did not. So, why sit through a second semester the same jokes, videos, and Etc. If you can answer this you are much smarter than me!

NINE WORDS WOMEN USE

(1) Fine: This is the word women use to end an argument when they are right and you need to shut up.

(2) Five Minutes: If she is getting dressed, this means a half an hour. Five minutes is only five minutes if you have just been given five more minutes to watch the game before helping around the house.

(3) Nothing: This is the calm before the storm. This means something, and you should be on your toes. Arguments that begin with nothing usually end in fine.

(4) Go Ahead: This is a dare, not permission. Don't Do It!

(5) Loud Sigh: This is actually a word, but is a non-verbal statement often misunderstood by men. A loud sigh means she thinks you are an idiot and wonders why she is wasting her time standing here and arguing with ! you about nothing. (Refer back to # 3 for the meaning of nothing.)

(6) That's Okay: This is one of the most dangerous statements a women can make to a man. That's okay means she wants to think long and hard before deciding how and when you will pay for your mistake.

(7) Thanks: A woman is thanking you, do not question, or faint. Just say you're welcome. (I want to add in a clause here - This is true, unless she says 'Thanks a lot' - that is PURE sarcasm and she is not thanking ! you at all. DO NOT say 'you're welcome' . That will bring on a 'whatever').

(8) Whatever: Is a woman's way of saying - - - - - -!!!

(9) Don't worry about it, I got it: Another dangerous statement, meaning this is something that a woman has told a man to do several times, but is now doing it herself. This will later result in a man asking 'What's wrong?' For the woman's response refer to # 3.

** Send this to the men you know, to warn them about arguments 

they can avoid if they remember the terminology.**