I know that college is my dream; I've wanted to go for the last 15 years and now I'm doing it, but damn! it's consuming all of my time. My GPA is still rockin' so it is totally worth it, but I've been so neglectful!
Rest assured my dear friends...as soon as finals are over for this semester, I'll have a full month to spew my ill informed and petty comments about the rethuglicans, religion, the general apathy and stupidity in the world, and maybe some funny stuff too.
For now, I'm wasting away writing papers that are of no interest to me. BUT, there is a bright spot on the horizon. In three days, I'll be in Springfield, MO for Skepticon!! I'll have two days away from the hubby to soak in all kinds of heathenistic, atheistic, scientific, and just plain terrific speakers. Wish I had funds; I'd purchase a camcorder or, at least, a digicamara to document my experience, but alas I am poor and barely scraped up the dough for the hotel and gas. I might even be able to eat while I'm there, but it's not a sure thing.
Anyway, I can't wait and I hope to meet some really interesting folks there this weekend!! Maybe I'll see you there! =)
Disagreement Is Not Disrespectful! Question Everything!
Wednesday, November 16, 2011
Monday, October 10, 2011
Why Do Men ... ?
Why do men feel it necessary to yell at the television screen during sporting events? Do they honestly think that their heroes can hear them?
Here I am, sitting on the couch, laptop in hand, trying desperately to critique my own paper, whilst my husband screams at the tube. I can't concentrate, I've run out of earplugs, and my vodka is running low.
Sanity wanes.
Here I am, sitting on the couch, laptop in hand, trying desperately to critique my own paper, whilst my husband screams at the tube. I can't concentrate, I've run out of earplugs, and my vodka is running low.
Sanity wanes.
I Know....I Know...
I know that I've been negligent, but it has been unavoidable. With three research papers to research and draft, my time has been completely swamped. The only reason that I am updating now is that my brain is on overload and I deserve a much needed break.
My local Secular Student Alliance club at school is up and running with an "Ask An Atheist" table in the works (so excited!). I'm thrilled, also, that we have a room scheduled for meetings for the rest of the semester. Funny story...
To begin the semester, we couldn't get a room booked for our meetings at all. In desperation, I tried several contacts at school for help. Eventually, I was recommended a conference room in the faculty offices (keep in mind that I'm just a club member, not an officer, but I know people in the Honor's Club). When I spoke to the secretary that was in charge of the space, she seemed to be totally cool (considering that we are meeting in the late afternoon, every other Friday - when nobody is on campus). She asked me for the name of the club, so she could write it in on the calender. I told her....she asked questions (had no idea what the SSA was).... I told her we were an atheist/agnostic club.... her body language immediately changed.
Imagine, a little old woman who is hunched over her desk, taking notes, when she hears the word, "non-believer". She instantly leans as far back in her office chair as possible, tells me that we will all find out the truth when we die, and tells me (in so many words) that she is NOT a "non-believer".
Well, I knew we were in trouble. She mentioned the department chair and the dean (who we may have to go through for approval) even though we are a recognized group on campus. Sufficed to say, I contacted the President of the group immediately. Luckily, he was able to meet with the department chair, and (thanks to his suave personality) we have the conference room for the remainder of the semester. Whew!
I have to tell you. If this is the kind of reception I should expect for the "Ask An Atheist" table next week, I'll have my work cut out for me. My problem is public speaking. I am really hoping to get a great deal of experience from the indignant believers first hand. I need it!
Well, I suppose that I should get back to analyzing literature (how exactly this will help me in my psychology career, I'm not sure). Cheers!
My local Secular Student Alliance club at school is up and running with an "Ask An Atheist" table in the works (so excited!). I'm thrilled, also, that we have a room scheduled for meetings for the rest of the semester. Funny story...
To begin the semester, we couldn't get a room booked for our meetings at all. In desperation, I tried several contacts at school for help. Eventually, I was recommended a conference room in the faculty offices (keep in mind that I'm just a club member, not an officer, but I know people in the Honor's Club). When I spoke to the secretary that was in charge of the space, she seemed to be totally cool (considering that we are meeting in the late afternoon, every other Friday - when nobody is on campus). She asked me for the name of the club, so she could write it in on the calender. I told her....she asked questions (had no idea what the SSA was).... I told her we were an atheist/agnostic club.... her body language immediately changed.
Imagine, a little old woman who is hunched over her desk, taking notes, when she hears the word, "non-believer". She instantly leans as far back in her office chair as possible, tells me that we will all find out the truth when we die, and tells me (in so many words) that she is NOT a "non-believer".
Well, I knew we were in trouble. She mentioned the department chair and the dean (who we may have to go through for approval) even though we are a recognized group on campus. Sufficed to say, I contacted the President of the group immediately. Luckily, he was able to meet with the department chair, and (thanks to his suave personality) we have the conference room for the remainder of the semester. Whew!
I have to tell you. If this is the kind of reception I should expect for the "Ask An Atheist" table next week, I'll have my work cut out for me. My problem is public speaking. I am really hoping to get a great deal of experience from the indignant believers first hand. I need it!
Well, I suppose that I should get back to analyzing literature (how exactly this will help me in my psychology career, I'm not sure). Cheers!
Monday, September 26, 2011
Backtracking
Ya'll probably know that, last week, Pat Robertson gave advice to a man whose wife was suffering from Alzheimer's; he told him to divorce her (F%CK "for better or worse; in sickness and health). Well, now he's decided to backtrack and be the hypocrite that we all knew he is.
In the video this week, he says, "I never would tell anybody to leave their sick spouse," although that is exactly what he did last week. What a liar!
In the video this week, he says, "I never would tell anybody to leave their sick spouse," although that is exactly what he did last week. What a liar!
I Get To Breathe!
Wow, I actually have an evening when there are no homework assignments to do. I am amazed! Maybe its because I just had exams in 4 of my 5 classes and my instructors thought we all needed a break. Whatever the reason, I'm glad.
Just chillin' on my couch, catchin' up on my favorite bloggers and loosening up with some 100 proof.
Gotta enjoy it while I can; I'm sure that tomorrow evening, I'll be bogged down in more work. =)
Cheers!!!!
Just chillin' on my couch, catchin' up on my favorite bloggers and loosening up with some 100 proof.
Gotta enjoy it while I can; I'm sure that tomorrow evening, I'll be bogged down in more work. =)
Cheers!!!!
Thursday, September 15, 2011
Why Do People Waste Their Money?
Well, let's see...
We are into our fourth week of the semester and, on average, half of my classmates are gone. The only exception is my Biology class (more on that below). Do these kids say, "Hey, I know, I can't find a job at MacBurgerFlippinJoint, so I'll go to college"? Then they enroll, pay their tuition, buy their books, then find out that they actually have to work at it! Oh my gawd!!!! Who would have thunk it?
On the facebook app that my school has available for its students, one guy writes, "Looking for other students who are taking college algebra to study with. my first two quizzes wasn't that good. : (" This guy might need to find an English tutor. In fact, my English (Comp II) class has about 10 remaining out of the 30 who started. So sad. My Honors World Civ course (which only seats 15, tops) is now down to 10 (33% reduction), with Psych and Philosophy following suit.
I just don't get it. Why do they even bother? If it's their parents sending them there, the parents should know better than to throw away their money on brats who can't have shown any initiative previously.
Surprisingly, though, my Biology class has only lost 2 out of 30 (so far). One of the girls is even home schooled (she wants to be a missionary when she grows up - how cute). I think it's because it's a relatively easy course so far, with a teacher who says things like, "I'm going to teach evolution in this class and if you don't ascribe to that way of thinking, all that I ask is that you learn the material." (Arghh) So the Prof is an accommodationist. I'm sure that makes it easier on the bible belters here.
Anyway, this penny-pinching, money-grubbing, can't waste a cent on what I can't use non-believer is going to do some more homework. I'm done complaining. =)
We are into our fourth week of the semester and, on average, half of my classmates are gone. The only exception is my Biology class (more on that below). Do these kids say, "Hey, I know, I can't find a job at MacBurgerFlippinJoint, so I'll go to college"? Then they enroll, pay their tuition, buy their books, then find out that they actually have to work at it! Oh my gawd!!!! Who would have thunk it?
On the facebook app that my school has available for its students, one guy writes, "Looking for other students who are taking college algebra to study with. my first two quizzes wasn't that good. : (" This guy might need to find an English tutor. In fact, my English (Comp II) class has about 10 remaining out of the 30 who started. So sad. My Honors World Civ course (which only seats 15, tops) is now down to 10 (33% reduction), with Psych and Philosophy following suit.
I just don't get it. Why do they even bother? If it's their parents sending them there, the parents should know better than to throw away their money on brats who can't have shown any initiative previously.
Surprisingly, though, my Biology class has only lost 2 out of 30 (so far). One of the girls is even home schooled (she wants to be a missionary when she grows up - how cute). I think it's because it's a relatively easy course so far, with a teacher who says things like, "I'm going to teach evolution in this class and if you don't ascribe to that way of thinking, all that I ask is that you learn the material." (Arghh) So the Prof is an accommodationist. I'm sure that makes it easier on the bible belters here.
Anyway, this penny-pinching, money-grubbing, can't waste a cent on what I can't use non-believer is going to do some more homework. I'm done complaining. =)
Tuesday, September 6, 2011
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