I don't know that you're bad at reading the signs when she's giving mixed signals. I'd have trouble "reading" those signs, too.

smonster, I had a professor in college that used to drop her voice to a whisper. She taught freshman history classes , it worked

Heh. It also works teaching eleventh grade English. The louder they got, the quieter I got. They got the message eventually. Also useful: get closer to them as they start talking. I used to end up sitting on their desks until they shut up. Hope you're enjoying the job, despite the chatty kids, smonster! (I miss working with students. I need to get some teaching work at uni soon.)

I've got several students who always sit in class with an iPod earphone in one ear. It drives me nuts.

I bargained with the kids over iPods. They could have them in during quiet work time (we did a lot of writing in class) but not during discussions. iPods seen during class discussions got confiscated till the end of class. Setting a rule about it seems to help.

Really sorry to hear about your uncle, Teppy. And about the way the news was broken to you. Parents.

omnis, that is confusing. It sounds to this complete non-expert (I've only ever dated The Girl, and I asked her out) like she just wants to remind you that she's there. It sounds like a good sign.

Well, maybe it's once again a You Americans And Your Strange Courtship Rituals thing, but I do understand her. Sometimes I remember to call/sign someone (not just romantically speaking) when I'm too tired/not in the best of times to chat, but I want them to know they're on my mind, even if I can't give them the full attention they deserve at that moment.

All in all, I'd take it as a good sign. And I'm glad you have someone to get all excited for.

Also, P-C, good luck. Hil, I agree with what everyone said - I often complained about the situation of my university, and they don't allow students to do half of what you described here without a warning. smonster, about your group of six - that's why, sometimes, I'm glad that at 18 people here are being sent to the army.

And bonny and Sox - my dears, continued ~ma.

I guess the frustrating part is, I was just starting to get to the "sour grapes" moment mentally, and ready to move on. So confused! I'll text her when I get home tomorrow and see what time she gets off work.

Sounds good, omnis.

Now c'mon, professors. Let me know what you think of my final, revised budget proposal.

Hope your budget is amazingly well-received, Shir!

Much strength to bonny. Wishes for a peaceful passing for Niki.

I'm sorry, bonny. Much peace to you and to Niki.

I'm sorry, Bonny. Wishing you peace.

omnis, it could be that your co-worker is just feeling a bit conflicted about the idea of getting involved with someone in general. For me, when there is interest shown by another party, it can throw me into a sort of panic mode. In short, her mixed signals may be more about her than about you.

Bonny, much peace to you and yours.

For me, when there is interest shown by another party, it can throw me into a sort of panic mode. In short, her mixed signals may be more about her than about you.

That. Also? Anne is me.