Boys Vs Girls

So yesterday in my Cultural Diversity class we were discussing whether or not same-sex classrooms were better then mixed-gender classrooms. There seemed to be many pros for a same-sex classroom one of which is that boys and girls learn differently and and if they are in a classroom of just boys or just girls they actually learn better. (studies show most classrooms today are actually geared toward the way girls learn) I expected debate on whether or not there should be same-sex classrooms, but I DIDN'T expect debate on whether or not boys and girls where different!!! I was shocked to hear more then one person say it is wrong to think boys and girls are different cognitively, that they boys only act like boys and girls only act like girls because that is what how they've been taught their whole lives. I couldn't believe it, do these people not observe children, have they NOT read the studies that prove boys and girls are different on a cognitive level.

I decided to stay out of this discussion, because I SO disagreed with their philosophy. I just couldn't understand where they were coming from. Watch small children and it's obvious boys are different from girls...we were created that way! All I could think about while I was sitting in class was this part from The Proclamation to the World

"All human beings—male and female—are created in the image of God. Each is a beloved spirit son or daughter of heavenly parents, and, as such, each has a divine nature and destiny. Gender is an essential characteristic of individual pre-mortal, mortal, and eternal identity and purpose."

We are different by Devine design, it's a Truth that has been from the beginning of time. It be true no matter how hard society tries to make it wrong. It makes me sad that these are the people who will be teaching our children...

Oscar Bash With Tash

The Oscars have come and gone and so has the party. Here's a run down of the BIG event...

As guests entered they walked the RED CARPET.

They were greeted by the giant "Oscar" .

The food was yummy, if I do say so myself...Chicken Oscars, Pastrami Pinwheels, Spinach Artichoke Dip, Cheese and Crackers, Shrimp Cocktail, Veggies with Spinach Dip, Cucumber Crisps with Olive and Chili tapenade, and Mini Carrot Cakes.

We played Oscar Bingo and the winners took home FABULOUS prizes.

There was also a prize for the BEST DRESSED.

As you can see the winner was a little choked up when she found out she won...can you blame her.

The rest are just random photos of the evening. All in all I would say it was good night, the only thing I would do differently is not have that many people in my tiny little apartment...there were 12 of us all together...it's a good thing we all get along!

A Weekend with Dogs and Sushi

Paul came out for the weekend and so did Kristin and Justin. Kristin and Justin were here to do a practice Hunt Test for their dogs. Paul and I drove out there to watch them for a little bit. The dogs seem to LOVE to fetch the dummies and ducks. And they are fast and follow directions pretty well. I don't know how well they did officially, but they seemed to do good from my point of view.



After watching the dogs Paul and I went for all you can eat sushi at IOU. They have AMAZING sushi. If you like it at all, I recommend you go their sometime. They have deliciously, unique rolls. The nigiri (the pieces of fish, not the rolls) are Paul's favorite.





This one is my FAVORITE roll the BOGUS! SO YUMMY!!!

Happy Valentine's Day!

The history of Valentine's Day is a bit of a mystery, it is centered around a Catholic Saint who was a mytar and had to do with love here are a couple stories I found online at history.com:

One legend contends that Valentine was a priest who served during the third century in Rome. When Emperor Claudius II decided that single men made better soldiers than those with wives and families, he outlawed marriage for young men. Valentine, realizing the injustice of the decree, defied Claudius and continued to perform marriages for young lovers in secret. When Valentine's actions were discovered, Claudius ordered that he be put to death.

According to one legend, Valentine actually sent the first 'valentine' greeting himself. While in prison, it is believed that Valentine fell in love with a young girl — who may have been his jailor's daughter — who visited him during his confinement. Before his death, it is alleged that he wrote her a letter, which he signed 'From your Valentine,' an expression that is still in use today.

Other Valentine's Day Facts

*Approximately 85 percent of all valentines are purchased by women.
*In addition to the United States, Valentine's Day is celebrated in Canada, Mexico, the United Kingdom, France, and Australia.
*Valentine greetings were popular as far back as the Middle Ages .
*The first commercial Valentine's Day greeting cards produced in the U.S. were created in the 1840s by Esther A. Howland. Howland, known as the Mother of the Valentine, made elaborate creations with real lace, ribbons and colorful pictures known as "scrap".

Just a little busy

I'm exhausted and my house is suffering. This is my weekly schedule for tne next few months.

Mon - Work 6 AM-3:30 PM
Tues - Work 6 AM - 2:30 PM - School 3:15 - 4:30 PM
Wed - Work 5 - 11:30 AM - School (at elementary school) - 12 - 3 PM School 6 - 8 PM
Thurs - Work 6 AM - 2:30 PM - School 3:15 - 4:30 PM
Fri - Work 6 AM - 3:30 PM
Sat and Sun volunteering at Good Samaritan Hospital for class - hours to be determined

This does NOT include homework, eating, driving, waking up, going to bed, showering, etc. Needless to say cleaning my house is totally at the bottom of the barrel of things to do...and it shows!

Also volunteering at the Good Samaritan Hospital is going to be a struggle. I was there last night for an orientation and I definitely was not comfortable. Basically it's a nursing home and I have a hard time seeing people in those places. It's very sad to see and it's difficult for me. I admire the people who work in those places and take of long term care patients. We will see how it goes.

Friday!!!

I'm SOOO glad it's FRIDAY! It's been one of the THOSE weeks and I'm glad it's over.

Super Bowl Party

I don't care about professional football AT ALL..college football I love however. But seeing as yesterday was the Super Bowl it was a good day to party! My friend threw a party and it was pretty fun. I really liked the all the different prizes...prizes for guessing what the first commercial was going to be, who would make the first touch down, interception, etc. I liked it so much I'm gonna the copy it and come up with some prizes for the upcoming Oscar Party!

Here are some party pictures.

Question for Punxsutawney Phil

Please explain why when you SEE your shadow it means 6 more weeks of winter. I know you get scared and run back in your hole for 6 more weeks, but it seems to me IF you see your shadow the SUN IS OUT and winter is coming to an end...