People are always hanging out in the left lane here. It makes my husband SO ragey. I don't care when I'm driving because I tend to stick to the speed limit so have no need for that lane!
Ive said this before but i agree. Nowadays, Cheerleading in my town EVERYONE gets trophies. Everyone. In my day you only got it if you placed in the top three.
There are just so many people today that feel entitled. That they should be able to get a job without trying, that once they get a job, they deserve a raise just because they want one. So many people think they should get their whole bonus no matter what. I just don't get it.
Post by Faevantastic on Jun 27, 2013 11:30:07 GMT -5
I believe in healthy competitions too. We went to our friend's kids' soccer game last year, if they lead more than five goals, they weren't allowed to score again. DH was pissed about that. There's nothing wrong with losing, as long as you're a good sport about it.
Post by Regina Philange on Jun 27, 2013 11:30:41 GMT -5
I actually have a tough time keeping up. Everyone flies here. But i usually don't go in the left lane except to pass, so technically i am not an asshole. I go the speed limit!
Paula Deen is a racist. Maybe APOLOGIZE instead of everyone has regrets. You got caught bitch that's why you regret it. WTF a plantation wedding with "slave" labor!
Hernedez, wasn't homeboy caught on his on security camera with a gun in hand coming back after the crime. STUPID!
Driving: I had a Philly stop and the cop just told me make a full stop at the sign, I passed, even without fully parallel parking.
My UO: I hate when people call the stomach bug the stomach flu. There is no flu on the stomach bug. It just grates me.
Also: Using a cell while driving: illegal. Passing in the right lane on the highway/interstate: illegal. Age to get license: 18. Average cost of driver's ed and tests: $2,000+.
I would have so much rage over this. What if there is some asshole going 40mph in the left lane who won't move over?
Post by musiclover on Jun 27, 2013 11:34:58 GMT -5
For some reason I can never say, "Practice makes perfect" to my son. I tend to say, "Practice makes better". I have no idea why I do that....maybe because no one should feel they need to be perfect at something.
I think competition is healthy and I'm going to have a problem if A's future sports, classes, and school are of the "everyone is a winner and amazing" sort.
Totally. Losing with dignity and grace is just as important a lesson to learn as winning with humility.
I believe in healthy competitions too. We went to our friend's kids' soccer game last year, if they lead more than five goals, they weren't allowed to score again. DH was pissed about that. There's nothing wrong with losing, as long as you're a good sport about it.
How old were the kids? I would be OK with Lou getting a trophy now. Aww a trophy just for being Lou. <3 But, yeah when he gets older if he gets a trophy that means you were one of the best, and that makes the trophy so much more meaningful. And hey, its OK not to get a trophy and be the best all the time.
For some reason I can never say, "Practice makes perfect" to my son. I tend to say, "Practice makes better". I have no idea why I do that....maybe because no one should feel they need to be perfect at something.
Also: Using a cell while driving: illegal. Passing in the right lane on the highway/interstate: illegal. Age to get license: 18. Average cost of driver's ed and tests: $2,000+.
I would have so much rage over this. What if there is some asshole going 40mph in the left lane who won't move over?
Is it illegal to drive slowly in the left lane. Driving in Florida makes me insane.
For some reason I can never say, "Practice makes perfect" to my son. I tend to say, "Practice makes better". I have no idea why I do that....maybe because no one should feel they need to be perfect at something.
That is a good one! And also because no one is ever perfect.
I think everyones a winner is fine for little kids who don't really "get it" yet. But for older kids? no. Everyone is NOT a winner and you have to learn that. Otherwise how would you even truly know what you are good at?!
We had our first ever spelling bee at my school last month. I was amazed at the number of third graders crying hysterically when they were out. No sympathy! Sorry you spelled the word wrong. Be happy for the winner and shut up.
I believe in healthy competitions too. We went to our friend's kids' soccer game last year, if they lead more than five goals, they weren't allowed to score again. DH was pissed about that. There's nothing wrong with losing, as long as you're a good sport about it.
How old were the kids? I would be OK with Lou getting a trophy now. Aww a trophy just for being Lou. <3 But, yeah when he gets older if he gets a trophy that means you were one of the best, and that makes the trophy so much more meaningful. And hey, its OK not to get a trophy and be the best all the time.
How old were the kids? I would be OK with Lou getting a trophy now. Aww a trophy just for being Lou. <3 But, yeah when he gets older if he gets a trophy that means you were one of the best, and that makes the trophy so much more meaningful. And hey, its OK not to get a trophy and be the best all the time.
Our friend's kid was 9 years old.
And the kids were forced to stop making goals? Ugh, i don't like that.
Post by musiclover on Jun 27, 2013 11:42:19 GMT -5
More of a FFFC, but I just kinda had a mini tantrum across the hall at work when I realized that my co-workers ate the rest of the tasty chocolate that we were sharing. (huh)
SO I ate my salad for lunch and then started fantasizing about the tasty goodness in dark chocolate covered almond form across the hall. I skip across the hall and go to where the box has been all week and see that it is gone......co-worker then informs me that her and my boss finished all of them today. In my mind, I picked up her desk and flipped it over in hulk fashion, but instead I called her a dirty chocolate eating whore and walked away. It looks like I was kidding when I said it, but deep down a teeny part me of me meant it. I need to go to therapy over my chocolate addiction.. me thinks :^)
PS: does it make me look worse to share the truth that I had probably eaten more than my share earlier in the week.
ETA: The local Nuns make this chocolate and it is seriously sooooo good!!!!!!!!!!!! Damn those nuns know how to bake!!!!!
I think everyones a winner is fine for little kids who don't really "get it" yet. But for older kids? no. Everyone is NOT a winner and you have to learn that. Otherwise how would you even truly know what you are good at?!
We had our first ever spelling bee at my school last month. I was amazed at the number of third graders crying hysterically when they were out. No sympathy! Sorry you spelled the word wrong. Be happy for the winner and shut up.
What? I can't even imagine. Is it society? Their parents? I just don't get it. I truly hope that this nonsense is not indicative of how everything will be for our children. Like others have said, not everyone can win and just because you aren't good or "the best" at one thing doesn't mean there isn't something else out there that suits you better.
We also have a law that says if your wipers are on so must your headlights. No one abides by that law. The assholes don't realize that it is for others to see YOU not for you to see. Don't get me started on the jerk that was on the expressway at 9 pm without lights on (no daytime lights either).
Okay, so this is what I don't get. You know the brouhaha on ML about zipper merging and USING ALL THE LANES!? But then we are just supposed to leave the left lane free for passing all the time? I will drive in the left lane, but a) I routinely go above the speed limit, lol; and b) I will move if over someone behind me wants to go faster than I am going.
Dorothy Zbornak I want to go around the Nurburgring so fricking bad!!!! Do you have a supercar I could borrow? I can come visit and stay with you and take your car around and it would so make my lyfe!!1!!1!!!!11!!1
Okay, so this is what I don't get. You know the brouhaha on ML about zipper merging and USING ALL THE LANES!? But then we are just supposed to leave the left lane free for passing all the time? I will drive in the left lane, but a) I routinely go above the speed limit, lol; and b) I will move if over someone behind me wants to go faster than I am going.
eta: also, the interstate that runs by Tallahassee is only 2 lanes each way.
I feel like zipper merging only makes sense when everyone is aware that you are supposed to zipper merger. Which isn't usually the case. So, if I am the only one who is aware of zipper merging on my commute in, I'm going to sit there in the merge lane with my blinker on looking like an idiot. I'm not willing to do that. I'll stick with my asshole driving instead.
But really, I turn them on all the time b/c I am afraid I will forget if it isn't just routine.
Mine stays on all the time too. A couple of times, I drove without headlights on because I didn't realize DH turned them off after being in my car. Whoops.
We also have a law that says if your wipers are on so must your headlights. No one abides by that law. The assholes don't realize that it is for others to see YOU not for you to see. Don't get me started on the jerk that was on the expressway at 9 pm without lights on (no daytime lights either).
Its the same here. And I get so ragey when people are driving in the rain without their headlights on. Its hard to see them!!
There are signs on the road that say to turn lights on in the rain, but still people don't. I want copys to pull them all over, but then the cops will get wet. So they don't. boo