An experiment

So as I sat in Mr. Reedy's class today and seeing how his mind works, (no PhD here) I thought it would be great to experiment on him. So next Monday we all come into class and sit in completely different chairs and answer to other people's names. It takes all of us to pull this off. I think he will crack up at it. I must say his classes are the most entertaining. He brings a wealth of information to the table and brings us closer to know that we need to relax and not take ourselves so seriously. I think that he is secretly working on his PhD in psychology. all the things he does are experiments on the human mind. Or he just enjoys teaching people who want to learn. We all seem to want to learn. But always remember that it isn't what you learn but how you apply yourself. I can say that I know some of us might fail but we will pick ourselves back up and attack again. Others will fail and choose a different path. Some will pass and go down the road and be happy. No matter what the situation we all are in this together. Even though we may not agree politically or morally with each other on certain views, we are still after the same goal. It is difficult to put down petty differences at times. I being the biggest one at that. I do confess though that I generally let it go pretty quick unless someone has really tried to make me angry. I never intentionally try to anger someone. I want to challenge people to use their intellect. I think that is the greatest thing we can do is to challenge ourselves to accomplish something greater than what we think we are capable of. What do you think?

And one other thing.

So today is a double dose day. I thought it would be fun to talk about the muscles. Ok not so much fun but way interesting. Everything we learn about the body is amazing to me. The human body has so many depths that it boggles the mind to think of everything and its symbiotic relationship. I think that as we focus on one particular item it becomes more and more clear that we are looking at something so wonderful and unique it makes me thankful to be alive. I wonder if we will continue these thoughts as we become nurses. We will always be in amazement when we are treating the worst patient ever? I hope so. I know that I have learned alot from all of you. I can see that we will persevere through the tough times. I know some will fall by the wayside but as a whole this is a good class. I think we are getting s small taste of what is up ahead. But i reality next semester will be a defining moment. Dont let the "extra Sausage" bother you. We can all do this. Ok enough of the positive talk. Now go out there this weekend and relax study a little and be happy when you come in Monday. You need to recharge your batteries. I just wish I had a bigger battery.

Tim

Da Weekend

Ok it is Saturday and I am sleepy. But I thought I better ramble on a bit before the day slips away. So while I was in open lab Friday morning, I heard another student from a older class remark about my comment on the legalization of marijuana. I know many student have not seen the effects of long term usage. I know it is such a cool drug and it is the thing to make a stand on. Lets ask a simple question. Do you want someone high driving your cab, bus, train, plane or the car you are in? So you want someone high operating on you, taking care of you, or better yet writing you a ticket?. My point is it will become more acceptable if it is legalized and productivity will fall. There will be even greater divisions of people in our society. The need to get high has been around for ever. But it is a desire only. The body doesn't need it to survive. I hope we all can be mature and look at the implications on society if it is legalized.

Presentation Day

So it came and went. Presentation Day for Nursing Strategies. I think everyone was well prepared. Tea was given out. Now some of you will try it others will go what the heck is that for? Never mind. it is the thought that counts. I for one was impressed by the time put into the efforts. It shows that we have an exceptional class. I would have loved to see the other classes presentations. When the day is over your fears and expectations are all gone. I think that many people fear speaking in public for the wrong reasons. Sometimes in life we fear the silliest of things. I can see that when you really dive into the work or presentation you become apart of it and the fears subside. All in all I am glad that we had the class. Some things i did not agree with but I am used to the world not seeing things my way. If I had it my way we would all be able to play a musical instrument and there would be a taco stand on every corner with no fear of gastrointestinal problems. Hope you all are stoked for the next 8 weeks of A & P. I know I have muscles on the brain already. Oh and Jacque, Serenity Now Serenity Now Serenity Now SERENITY NOW OR ELSE!!!

The game is on...

So you think that it all is fair. Well I do not want to burst any bubbles but life is not always fair. Just look at some of our test scores! I must say that the delusions of grandeur I had about having perfect grades were really dashed. But I am also optimistic that we all can do better. how much better will be seen. As I sat studying bones again, I realized that I was going about this all wrong. I should be studying how to study better. Funny how sometimes a class has suggestions for you and you shrug them off. Well study habits must be used well. So if you have any suggestions, lets hear them.
So for those of you that have Psychology and Algebra you know that Mr. Reedy has a way of getting his point across. Sometimes you grasp his concept and accept it quickly. If you are like me you beat your head against the table and say where did that 3x go to? Then after another 3 new concepts you go, wow I know where the 3x went to and I don't care anymore.
You may have questioned why do I have to cite my sources in English? I am in your camp too. But I do know somewhere in the deep depths of hades there is a struggling minion who does nothing but checks papers for all eternity. After he reads mine he bangs his head on his hot table. I also think that an argument doesn't need explaining as long as no one gets killed. Why do I need to know if it is a post hoc or ad hominem? It baffles my mind. I just want to know if the argument got settled.
Now I have left our dear Professor Chris alone in this post. I can say that he is a sly one. Does he have a devious plot up his sleeve. I pray he doesn't. I would start to bring up classmates but then they know where I sit and might put some nasty bacteria on my seat and cause me to go into convulsions. No ideas Jacque! So my main theme for today is to just stick with it and make the best of everything that is placed before you. Approx 18 months to go and we will be in a new phase. Remember your StrengthQuest Strengths, apply them often and if you don't believe them, get your astrology read.
Remember that there is only room for 5 lbs of sausage. Don't think that anyone can add sausage to you. It just isn't right!