I'm watching the Duggars, because when I can't sleep I end up watching stupid TV. The oldest son's wife just went into labor, ten days early. Her doctor is out of town, and she doesn't feel comfortable with a different doctor, so they just decided to do a home birth. I don't know much about birth, but deciding on a home birth on that day seems like a bad idea, yes?

Jeez, I think it looks really pretty, Tep. Although I get the 'no shape" thing--with fine hair you gotta be vigilant and you know your head best. Still, I like the longer hair on you.

I talked through my presentation again and increased my time by twenty minutes. I don't know how people do this.

I'm going to eat a Fudge Round and watch Psych.

______ Porn isn't just us, right?

I just got de-friend (oh whatEVER) by a guy I haven't seen since High School because I used the expression "nerd porn" to describe his glee at jerry-rigging an internet connection in a remote locale.

Other People use Kitchen Porn and Punctuation Porn, etc., right? And even if they don't the construct shouldn't actually be confusing, should it?

(Actually, the problem may have been my use of the "N" word and not the "P" word. Dude, embrace it, you won. )

I think my mom has used the words 'kitchen porn'.

you are almost there, P-C

Aims, I agree with the people saying that an A is practically impossible to get on some courses. Our grading system's a bit different - they avoid using letters to persuade students that the equivalent of a B is a really good thing. Many of us still want a distinction more than life itself*. By the way, I don't know what stage of college you're at, but I've taught courses that are the equivalent of first year college English Lit, and would be happy to help if I can.

Beth, I hope the earthquake wasn't too terrifying. I can't imagine living in an earthquake area. Must be freaky.

______ Porn isn't just us, right?

I've encountered the phrase a lot. As for 'nerd' being the problem, aren't people supposed to embrace these sides of themselves post-high school? I love being a sociology nerd and a cult TV geek.

*If I don't get a distinction on my dissertation, I will be despondent. So far, what I'm writing is definitely not distinction standard. Blah.

And I was going to ask Aims a question - what would you say to a student of yours about a B?

I asked something similar--what do you want Em to believe about getting a B? She will pick up your feelings now and internalize them, so really think about that, too.

I don't know--I stopped worrying so much about the letter grade once I was in college. It was so much harder to get a B that I really valued them when they came. An A- was gravy.

Aims, you do know what they call the student who graduated LAST at Medical School, right? DOCTOR! Doesn't matter what the grades are, just matters that you LEARNED things, and pass the class, and get the parchment.

B is a very good grade. And Buffistas aren't Yetis.

So. I'll be a settler for the next few years of my life. And I already got mocked about it by a friend, but I don't think she knows how bad I feel about it.

But this move better be EXCELLENT for my family, because I'm so tired of fighting.

Oh, Shir. How much of a friend can this person be, if you don't feel close enough to tell her how you feel - or is there simply no way to do that which is not disloyal to your parents? I know you this has been your safe place to vent your thoughts and feelings, but are you able to let your true feelings on the matter show at all to the people around you?