Statements of Affirmation

[hrj]

I am THAT student; you know, that one annoying student there must be in every class. We had our biostatistics midterm last night. I couldn't help it. When the teacher announced that the exam would consist of 5 homework problems from the textbook -- 5 homework problems that we'd already done for homework -- I blurted out, "Can't we have something challenging?" A voice from the other side of the room said, "Please note that she does not speak for the entire class."

I am a properly socialized hunter-gatherer. thread_walker stopped by my office this afternoon with a bag of Scharfenberger chocolate squares as a thank you present for doing the Collegium CDs. And even though it was Scharfenberger, I not only shared them around with the co-workers, but I went out and offered them to other key personnel who have provided chocolate to me in the past. One of the recipients, confused, asked if I didn't like chocolate that much. So I had to explain the whole thing about properly-socialized hunter-gatherers and how it is essential to share special windfalls as a tribal bonding experience. I may have a warped set of social skills, but at least I've managed to acquire one.

I am finally ready for Fall to start. The morning fog has gotten into my soul ... and I've noticed that the colder it is at night the better I'm sleeping. Odd, but true.

Comments

[patsmor.livejournal.com]

I'll be happy to bond over Sharfenberger anytime. ;-)

[shalmestere.livejournal.com]

...I've noticed that the colder it is at night the better I'm sleeping.

True dat :-)

P.S.

[shalmestere.livejournal.com]

Scharfenberger chocolate squares

Scharfenberger comes in squares, like Ghirardelli?

ooooooOOOOOOOOoooooooo.... :-D

[thread-walker.livejournal.com]

that's nice sharing, as I'd tell my kids, but those were supposed to be for you. You were supposed to savor them and feel appreciated.

But now I know your "sweet" spot.!!!!LOL

[hrj.livejournal.com]

I have savored them and felt appreciated! But I also have to share.

[naadhira.livejournal.com]

re: THAT student... Being THAT student is what got me into this mess... I mean career. And even though I hate you when I'm the one teaching, I still think it's a Good Thing (tm). :)