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.
I run our middle school spelling bee.
We have 2 excellent spellers. Excellent. Last year, K won. She went to states. She lost at states. N was a gracious loser of our school bee, and congratulated K.
This year, N won. K's mom called the effing PAPER and said that I ran the spelling bee wrong... Gee, lady, I don't remember you complaining I did it wrong last year when your kid won. She also called the spelling bee and tried to BUY her daughter a spot in. They said no.
N won the STATE bee and made it to the national one. She deserved her spot.
We have 2 excellent spellers. Excellent. Last year, K won. She went to states. She lost at states. N was a gracious loser of our school bee, and congratulated K.
This year, N won. K's mom called the effing PAPER and said that I ran the spelling bee wrong... Gee, lady, I don't remember you complaining I did it wrong last year when your kid won. She also called the spelling bee and tried to BUY her daughter a spot in. They said no.
N won the STATE bee and made it to the national one. She deserved her spot.
That lady is a piece of work. I can't even imagine what K will be like when she grows up *sigh*
We have 2 excellent spellers. Excellent. Last year, K won. She went to states. She lost at states. N was a gracious loser of our school bee, and congratulated K.
This year, N won. K's mom called the effing PAPER and said that I ran the spelling bee wrong... Gee, lady, I don't remember you complaining I did it wrong last year when your kid won. She also called the spelling bee and tried to BUY her daughter a spot in. They said no.
N won the STATE bee and made it to the national one. She deserved her spot.
That lady is a piece of work. I can't even imagine what K will be like when she grows up *sigh*
I agree. And she's a talented young lady. She's a great speller, band member, and singer. I've heard she's very intelligent in her class subjects.
I think they would have done her a service to let her know that she is very talented and has many wonderful skills but sometimes others will win too, and its important to be a gracious loser.
That lady is a piece of work. I can't even imagine what K will be like when she grows up *sigh*
I agree. And she's a talented young lady. She's a great speller, band member, and singer. I've heard she's very intelligent in her class subjects.
I think they would have done her a service to let her know that she is very talented and has many wonderful skills but sometimes others will win too, and its important to be a gracious loser.
Seriously, what was her mom thinking? I hate hearing about parents like that.
Complete tangent, but one year my brother was in charge of the TV graphics for the national spelling bee. They hand delivered the words to him only about an hour before the tournament in a sealed envelope. He had already had to sign a bunch of stuff beforehand. It seemed so over-the-top secretive at the time, but after hearing about that crazy mom now I understand. I guess these parents will do anything for an advantage for their kid.
Oh yes. My bad bad night in college was due to Howl at The Moon buckets. Anyone familiar with those? I wont go near a bucket ever again.
Yes! We went there for my bachelorette party... what a great time! We shared buckets though... I understand that's key ;-)
Speaking of drinking, I went out with some folks last night and the bar we ended up at had no IPA's, no Guiness, and no Southern Comfort (apparently they had a heavy weekend and the truck was due today). Anyhoo, I asked for a whisky sour and they made it with an egg white. Is that a thing? I was just expecting whisky and sours...
The egg white thing is especially popular in the UK I believe.
Walmart has dropped Paula Deen products. They aren't exactly perfect. Most of their merchandise comes from China which is a huge human-rights violator. Pot calling the kettle black...hello! I also think people are making a huge deal out of this too. No one is perfect and we all have said things in the past that is flame worthy.
Major retailers like Target, Walmart, etc. take their imports very seriously. There are a ton of requirements you must meet to sell them goods produced in China. The regulations and screenings are strict, their are audits etc.
My UO is that the made in China stigma is outdated. Some of the best quality products across many categories of consumer goods are made in China. Just because your goods are stamped Made in X doesn't mean they didn't really come from China. It is very easy to get around stamping requirements.
That may be so in some cases, but China is one of the countries where human rights violations and basic safety violations are rampant. When I see the Made in China, I wonder if a safety inspector was bought off, or if they cut corners on the quality of materials.
But you're right, the rules for the "Made in" stamp need to be stricter, or at least clearer as to the country (or countries) of origin.
Yes! We went there for my bachelorette party... what a great time! We shared buckets though... I understand that's key ;-)
Speaking of drinking, I went out with some folks last night and the bar we ended up at had no IPA's, no Guiness, and no Southern Comfort (apparently they had a heavy weekend and the truck was due today). Anyhoo, I asked for a whisky sour and they made it with an egg white. Is that a thing? I was just expecting whisky and sours...
The egg white thing is especially popular in the UK I believe.
Good to know. It wasn't unpleasant, just... ummm... unexpectedly frothy.
pretty much everything is made in china these days! I am lol'ing at not liking walmart because all their stuff is made in china. I mean, all everyones stuff is made in china!
I think frozen margaritas are for weenies. On the rocks for life!
Last night I had half sangria/half margarita. Whoever invented that is a genius.
There's a restaurant here that makes swirls. Frozen margarita with frozen sangria. They are so yummy, it's the only exception to the frozen margarita I make. Those things will kick your ass though.
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).
They may have been driving a rental car and not realized it! My husband has done this.
Sadly the bumper stickers and stick family says no, it wasn't a rental. The guy had to know that he had no lights on it was dark!
I think frozen margaritas are for weenies. On the rocks for life!
Last night I had half sangria/half margarita. Whoever invented that is a genius.
There's a restaurant here that makes swirls. Frozen margarita with frozen sangria. They are so yummy, it's the only exception to the frozen margarita I make. Those things will kick your ass though.
Are you speaking of Tia's? We used to have one close by but it closed. I loved me some swirls...pretty much the only frozen drink I liked.
There's a restaurant here that makes swirls. Frozen margarita with frozen sangria. They are so yummy, it's the only exception to the frozen margarita I make. Those things will kick your ass though.
Are you speaking of Tia's? We used to have one close by but it closed. I loved me some swirls...pretty much the only frozen drink I liked.
No Tomasita's, but the same owners. In Santa Fe, Tia's is only open or breakfast and lunch.
Oh yes. My bad bad night in college was due to Howl at The Moon buckets. Anyone familiar with those? I wont go near a bucket ever again.
Oh yeah! We ordered one on a night out and none of my friends liked it. SO, I drank most of it! I don't remember much else from that night! I would still drink one if it was offered to me!
I haven't read though the UO yet, but mine for the week is I hate pigtails on grown women. What is it with waitresses and putting their hair in pigtails?! Gag. Or worse, pigtail braids. We had a waitress with this yesterday, she was clearly my age (30s) and it just looked WRONG.
I believe if you are an adult woman, pigtails have no place in your life.
I hate most kids music. Andrew listens to what we listen to. He loves The Beach Boys.
I totally agree. We never listen to kids' music, ESPECIALLY in the car. My space, they have to listen to my music. I'll skip the tracks with language, but overall I believe it is good for them
My kids love Nickelback, Pitbull, Hilltop Hoods, you name it
I haven't read though the UO yet, but mine for the week is I hate pigtails on grown women. What is it with waitresses and putting their hair in pigtails?! Gag. Or worse, pigtail braids. We had a waitress with this yesterday, she was clearly my age (30s) and it just looked WRONG.
I believe if you are an adult woman, pigtails have no place in your life.
But, but, but what about the bedroom?
Hahahah Gisa, I won't go there Leave that to you!!!
I haven't read though the UO yet, but mine for the week is I hate pigtails on grown women. What is it with waitresses and putting their hair in pigtails?! Gag. Or worse, pigtail braids. We had a waitress with this yesterday, she was clearly my age (30s) and it just looked WRONG.
I believe if you are an adult woman, pigtails have no place in your life.
But I need to wear pigtail braids when my hair is too short for a regular braid.