My UO: by the time someone graduates high school they should have at least a solid basic understanding of algebra and grammar. I'm not saying this to be a downer on students, more so that the educational system needs to do a better job. Also not getting down on teachers. My biggest thing is the syllabi that is used statewide in various places.
I wrote a paper for my English comp class about the state I live in vs. the common core method because VT has an F in mathematics and a D in English whereas the common core has about an A- in mathematics and I think an A in English. I work at a college as an admin assistant and a math tutor, and the skills of students coming out of high school make me sad.
My UO: by the time someone graduates high school they should have at least a solid basic understanding of algebra and grammar. I'm not saying this to be a downer on students, more so that the educational system needs to do a better job. Also not getting down on teachers. My biggest thing is the syllabi that is used statewide in various places.
I wrote a paper for my English comp class about the state I live in vs. the common core method because VT has an F in mathematics and a D in English whereas the common core has about an A- in mathematics and I think an A in English. I work at a college as an admin assistant and a math tutor, and the skills of students coming out of high school make me sad.
I know you said you aren't trying I get down on teachers, but it's hard when you work at a school Where the lowest grade possible on anything is a 50 and the administration harasses you if you try to fail a kid to uphold any standards of any kind. The problem really isn't the teachers, but the system including the parents. Helicopter parenting hasn't helped this last generation out- probably my uo of the day
I don't generally like kids except my own and my friends' kids. Even with some friends's kids, there are a few that I simply tolerate.
I realized this at the pool the other day how annoyed I am by most children. Lol
My husband is the same way. Expect I think he's coming around.
I actually don't really mind any smaller children. But now that my daughter is five, other kids that age and a couple years older are not my cup of tea. I'm thankful that most of her friends we have over don't make me nuts. Ha!
September Siggy Challenge - Favorite Thing About Fall:
On the yogurt note, I LOVE greek yogurt, but I'm really picky about it. I really only like Oikos for eating straight (especially their vanilla) and only use plain for cooking or as a very healthy substitute for sour cream (when doing that I don't care about the brand so much).
I do love guacamole but not plain avocado . . . and right now can't do the guac soooo . . .
My UO: dogs are cute but I never want to own one. I can't be bound to walking it daily, never going on a trip without lining up a dog sitter, and picking up its poop. It's just not worth it to me.
We have a cat and she is enough of a handful.
This made me smile just because dogs and babies are very similar. Have to clean up their poop, love toys that squeak, can't leave them alone, always chewing on shit. Bonus points for babies because they don't shed fur all.over.the.damn.house!
My UO: dogs are cute but I never want to own one. I can't be bound to walking it daily, never going on a trip without lining up a dog sitter, and picking up its poop. It's just not worth it to me.
We have a cat and she is enough of a handful.
This made me smile just because dogs and babies are very similar. Have to clean up their poop, love toys that squeak, can't leave them alone, always chewing on shit. Bonus points for babies because they don't shed fur all.over.the.damn.house!
My UO- I will never eat Taco Bell. Ew.
My husband and I call it "Taco Hell" because of the after effects. So good, but soooo bad.
I find the Star Wars movies boring - I actually call them "Snore Wars" since I've never made it through an entire movie, maybe I should try watching them during the day but every single time I pass out within 15 mins of it starting. My husband on the other hand, is probably the biggest Star Wars geek and I even let him make our son's room Star Wars themed.
I don't know what miracle whip is but that's not an opinions, that's a fact lol.
I've seen it before but am confused by it - is it mayo?
This is Miracle Whip It's different from mayo in that it has a sweet taste to it and a lower oil content. Have you ever seen the commercials where they encourage people to try miracle whip? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NR3BVN8ofk8
I think quinoa is disgusting and the only way I could tolerate it is if it were swimming in a sea of ranch dressing.
I can't for the life of me understand everyone's fascination with quinoa. I like almost ALL foods. I've tried preparing it a bunch of ways at home, tried it out at restaurants...just, nope.
I wish I liked it but sparkling water of any kind is disgusting. I love drinking water (when it doesn't make me nauseous) and I love soda but soda water is just nasty. Doesn't matter if you flavor it, still gross.
They used to make a sparkling water called clearly Canadian and it was delish! Any others I've tried are just awful.
My UO: by the time someone graduates high school they should have at least a solid basic understanding of algebra and grammar. I'm not saying this to be a downer on students, more so that the educational system needs to do a better job. Also not getting down on teachers. My biggest thing is the syllabi that is used statewide in various places.
I wrote a paper for my English comp class about the state I live in vs. the common core method because VT has an F in mathematics and a D in English whereas the common core has about an A- in mathematics and I think an A in English. I work at a college as an admin assistant and a math tutor, and the skills of students coming out of high school make me sad.
I know you said you aren't trying I get down on teachers, but it's hard when you work at a school Where the lowest grade possible on anything is a 50 and the administration harasses you if you try to fail a kid to uphold any standards of any kind. The problem really isn't the teachers, but the system including the parents. Helicopter parenting hasn't helped this last generation out- probably my uo of the day
I'm curious what you mean by helicopter parents? My thought would be that a helicopter parent would be interactive with the child and teachers in helping the kids succeed.
I wish I liked it but sparkling water of any kind is disgusting. I love drinking water (when it doesn't make me nauseous) and I love soda but soda water is just nasty. Doesn't matter if you flavor it, still gross.
They used to make a sparkling water called clearly Canadian and it was delish! Any others I've tried are just awful.
OMG Clearly Canadian!!! I loved that stuff in highschool. I read somewhere that they got bought by a venture capitalist, and they were accepting pre-orders by the case, and if they reached a certain amount of order, they were going to start production again sometime this year!
I wish I liked it but sparkling water of any kind is disgusting. I love drinking water (when it doesn't make me nauseous) and I love soda but soda water is just nasty. Doesn't matter if you flavor it, still gross.
They used to make a sparkling water called clearly Canadian and it was delish! Any others I've tried are just awful.
OMG Clearly Canadian!!! I loved that stuff in highschool. I read somewhere that they got bought by a venture capitalist, and they were accepting pre-orders by the case, and if they reached a certain amount of order, they were going to start production again sometime this year!
Clearly Canadian was the shizz! H mentioned it was coming back and I thought I saw it when grocery shopping, but realized as I was reaching for it the label read Clearly American. Yeah, no.
My UO... Some people (nobody in particular) on some days need to remember this is an online forum and chiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiil ooooooouuuuut. Everyone has an opinion and it's fine to voice it. But there are way bigger things in life then arguing on TB.
Also. I love oranges. But I HATE orange juice. Blah!!
My UO: Starbucks drip coffee tastes acidic and burnt.
This! I agree whole heartedly. All of my friends love Starbucks but I don't like paying 4 dollars for a cup of mediocre coffee. They have decent food though. I will only go to Starbucks if I have a gift card because otherwise I can't afford it
My UO... Some people (nobody in particular) on some days need to remember this is an online forum and chiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiil ooooooouuuuut. Everyone has an opinion and it's fine to voice it. But there are way bigger things in life then arguing on TB.
Also. I love oranges. But I HATE orange juice. Blah!!
Recap of "vague bumping"...Bump and then it blows up.
My UO: Starbucks drip coffee tastes acidic and burnt.
This! I agree whole heartedly. All of my friends love Starbucks but I don't like paying 4 dollars for a cup of mediocre coffee. They have decent food though. I will only go to Starbucks if I have a gift card because otherwise I can't afford it
It tastes burnt because they burn their beans on purpose..
I don't like when adults refer to me as "mama" when I'm pregnant. I ain't yo mama!
So i am okay with my husband calling me mommy when he is talking to my son. Like mommy will get you some milk. But I HATE when he leaves for work or something and says love you mommy! Ummm try wife! Haha
My UO: by the time someone graduates high school they should have at least a solid basic understanding of algebra and grammar. I'm not saying this to be a downer on students, more so that the educational system needs to do a better job. Also not getting down on teachers. My biggest thing is the syllabi that is used statewide in various places.
I wrote a paper for my English comp class about the state I live in vs. the common core method because VT has an F in mathematics and a D in English whereas the common core has about an A- in mathematics and I think an A in English. I work at a college as an admin assistant and a math tutor, and the skills of students coming out of high school make me sad.
I know you said you aren't trying I get down on teachers, but it's hard when you work at a school
Where the lowest grade possible on anything is a 50 and the administration harasses you if you try to fail a kid to uphold any standards of any kind. The problem really isn't the teachers, but the system including the parents. Helicopter parenting hasn't helped this last generation out- probably my uo of the day
I'm curious what you mean by helicopter parents? My thought would be that a helicopter parent would be interactive with the child and teachers in helping the kids succeed.
I would think a helicopter parent would swoop in and scream at the teacher/administrators for not giving their special little snowflake the A+++++ they clearly deserve.
I don't like when adults refer to me as "mama" when I'm pregnant. I ain't yo mama!
So i am okay with my husband calling me mommy when he is talking to my son. Like mommy will get you some milk. But I HATE when he leaves for work or something and says love you mommy! Ummm try wife! Haha
Haha! I feel the same way! My husband does call me mommy around our daughter and that doesn't bother me at all. Just when other people do it simply because I'm pregnant. Ah!
I think quinoa is disgusting and the only way I could tolerate it is if it were swimming in a sea of ranch dressing.
I can't for the life of me understand everyone's fascination with quinoa. I like almost ALL foods. I've tried preparing it a bunch of ways at home, tried it out at restaurants...just, nope.
I'm Jewish and my family eats it during holidays. We like it but it is an acquired taste.
I think quinoa is disgusting and the only way I could tolerate it is if it were swimming in a sea of ranch dressing.
I can't for the life of me understand everyone's fascination with quinoa. I like almost ALL foods. I've tried preparing it a bunch of ways at home, tried it out at restaurants...just, nope.
I'm Jewish and my family eats it during holidays. We like it but it is an acquired taste.
That and it has to be cooked well. Try the frozen individual packs of quinoa from target. It is spinach, tomatoe, feta mixed and it's delicious! Also the preflavored boxes are good...Plain quinoa is not that great.
I think quinoa is disgusting and the only way I could tolerate it is if it were swimming in a sea of ranch dressing.
I can't for the life of me understand everyone's fascination with quinoa. I like almost ALL foods. I've tried preparing it a bunch of ways at home, tried it out at restaurants...just, nope.
I'm Jewish and my family eats it during holidays. We like it but it is an acquired taste.
That and it has to be cooked well. Try the frozen individual packs of quinoa from target. It is spinach, tomatoe, feta mixed and it's delicious! Also the preflavored boxes are good...Plain quinoa is not that great.
I've noticed that if I buy the dry bags I hate it, but the frozen packs from trader joes (no flavor, just regular quinoa) I love it. Super weird.
I think quinoa is disgusting and the only way I could tolerate it is if it were swimming in a sea of ranch dressing.
I can't for the life of me understand everyone's fascination with quinoa. I like almost ALL foods. I've tried preparing it a bunch of ways at home, tried it out at restaurants...just, nope.
I'm Jewish and my family eats it during holidays. We like it but it is an acquired taste.
That and it has to be cooked well. Try the frozen individual packs of quinoa from target. It is spinach, tomatoe, feta mixed and it's delicious! Also the preflavored boxes are good...Plain quinoa is not that great.
We sometimes use plain quinoa as a substitute for brown rice when we are in a hurry because it cooks faster when we are putting something like stir fry or curry over it. By itself as a side, DH loves that earthy flavor but to me its so earthy it tastes like dirt!!!
My UO, I hate when people bug me about the sex I'd like for my child. Um, the last time I checked I didn't really have a choice. No I don't care if I have one of each, I care if they're healthy.
I think quinoa is disgusting and the only way I could tolerate it is if it were swimming in a sea of ranch dressing.
I can't for the life of me understand everyone's fascination with quinoa. I like almost ALL foods. I've tried preparing it a bunch of ways at home, tried it out at restaurants...just, nope.
I'm Jewish and my family eats it during holidays. We like it but it is an acquired taste.
That and it has to be cooked well. Try the frozen individual packs of quinoa from target. It is spinach, tomatoe, feta mixed and it's delicious! Also the preflavored boxes are good...Plain quinoa is not that great.
This may be worth another shot! The boxed ones have been a failure for us, but I'll give the frozen a try! Thanks
My UO is Caitlyn Jenner. I am sick of hearing about it. She's all over the magazines, Facebook, TV, etc. Is there really nothing else to talk about?? Seems like everybody has something to say and personally I'm sick of hearing about it. People do a lot more with much less praise. Let's move on people it's 2015 she is not the first transgender.
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Where the lowest grade possible on anything is a 50 and the administration harasses you if you try to fail a kid to uphold any standards of any kind. The problem really isn't the teachers, but the system including the parents. Helicopter parenting hasn't helped this last generation out- probably my uo of the day
Baby F.......02/02/2016
I don't generally like kids except my own and my friends' kids. Even with some friends's kids, there are a few that I simply tolerate.
I realized this at the pool the other day how annoyed I am by most children. Lol
BFP 12/31/14, EDD 9/08/14 ~ Natural M/C 2/21/14 at 11.5 weeks
BFP 5/24/15 - EDD 2/4/16
My UO- I will never eat Taco Bell. Ew.
Married since 8/7/10
Married since 8/7/10
Married since 8/7/10
Clearly Canadian was the shizz! H mentioned it was coming back and I thought I saw it when grocery shopping, but realized as I was reaching for it the label read Clearly American. Yeah, no.
Baby F.......02/02/2016
Also. I love oranges. But I HATE orange juice. Blah!!
Baby F.......02/02/2016
Married since 8/7/10
Baby F.......02/02/2016