Yesterday, I have to confess, I did a really stupid thing on the bike. I hadn't been out much at all for about a month due to the hot weather and I was 'rusty'! I misjudged how quickly the traffic was stopping, had to do a quick stop (very unlike me because usually I am so good at judging traffic)... Sign in to see full entry.
Sunday, August 6, 2006
This natural appetite suppressant really works!
This plant extract (from Korean pine nuts) works by stimulating the release of two of the body's most powerful hunger suppressing hormones, CCK and GLP-1. It is not a stimulant and has been successfully tested in double blind studies. You can get it from the Life Extension Foundation's web site (... Sign in to see full entry.
Saturday, August 5, 2006
Stress test (you might want to take this test)
I am not sure exactly how it works, but this is amazingly accurate! Read the full description before looking at the picture. The picture below has 2 identical dolphins in it. It was used in a case study on stress level s at St. Mary's Hospital. Look at both dolphins jumping out of the water. The... Sign in to see full entry.
Friday, August 4, 2006
I'm no spring chicken
... but lately, I've been acting like one. Keeping up with these kids has gotten me jumping, dodging, dancing, placating, officiating... uh, what else? Today I discovered that these students love to chime answers in unison, kind of like a song. I felt like an orchestra director at times but it was... Sign in to see full entry.
Thursday, August 3, 2006
Blessedly cool tonight
We've had cool cloudy (albeit humid) weather all day today- not a hint of sunshine (thank God!) I think I would do well living in England or Scotland. Even though we live in a supposedly wonderful climate (Southern California), there are many times when we just shake our heads and say, "that damn... Sign in to see full entry.
Back at it today...
I had a day off yesterday and I missed my little students! The little girl who calls me 'Goldilocks' especially kept coming to mind. Then there is the little 4th grader who last week solemnly told me that 'she mostly writes novels.' I've designed a new teaching lesson for the little girl who is just... Sign in to see full entry.
Tuesday, August 1, 2006
The bully burst into tears today!
Today I learned what is behind the 'loud guy's' style. Today, he kept leaving the room to 'go to the bathroom' and once when he was out, the little girls told me that he was crying. I was concerned and went out of the room to investigate. "Those girls hurt my feelings!" he blubbered, wiping his eyes... Sign in to see full entry.
Monday, July 31, 2006
It's always a good idea to do your homework...
Today I decided to give my little Chinese students some more challenging work. Last week was all about finding out how smart they are and I found out that they are pretty darn smart. Over the weekend, I earmarked a whole bunch of the one-page worksheet exercises that they really like but this time,... Sign in to see full entry.
for you Bloggers who are concerned about global warming...
This is an excellent site with some very funny videos and tons of good information about how all of us can help to stop global warming. Go to: http://www.stopglobalwarming.org/default.asp p.s. the funny videos are in the 'Features' link- check out the Will Ferrell one- it's hilarious! This is the... Sign in to see full entry.
Sunday, July 30, 2006
The Dragon and the Johhny Cash shirt
Today I realized that one of the things I miss when I can't get out on my 'Dragon' (Suzuki 1400cc motorcycle- a Boulevard S83) is the mental exercise. A motorcycle rider's mind works in very specific ways while riding-- scanning everywhere, being in tune with the bike-- it's almost like entering a... Sign in to see full entry.