A couple of my friends suggested that I start blogging. So, I guess I will jump on the blogging bandwagon and take a stab at it. I named my blog Mostly Sunny because that's how I try to see the world. Sure there are going to be some clouds along the way, but I like to try and see the sun through it all. If someone tells me that there is a 40% chance of rain, I like to respond, "Oh good, that means there is a 60% chance that it won't".
I teach psychology, and usually during every lecture, something funny happens. Whether it's the material, or a student making a comment, etc. I also encounter funny, interesting, intriguing things from time to time that makes for a good example for my classes.
I will be blogging about the things from my psychology class, mixed in with a little bit of outside lecture thoughts and experiences. Today, we discussed Sleep Disorders. From the difference between Insomnia and Sleep Apnea, to the possibilities of Sleep Walking. Did you know that there have been cases of Sleep Eating, Sleep Driving, and even Sleep Murder? One student shared with us that his nephew was sleep walking and ended up in the kitchen thinking it was the bathroom. This is actually a very common occurrence in children who sleepwalk. The student went on to say that he "smacked his nephew up side the head" and told him to go to the bathroom. I encouraged him not to smack his nephew anymore :) The class had a good laugh and it sparked other discussions among other students.
My other thought is this: When I took my 5 year old to gymnastics tonight, I was scanning the room as the children waited for their turn to go in. Why do we insist that it is o.k. for the girls to have gymnastics outfits where their little booties are hanging out, but the boys would look absolutely ridiculous with their's hanging out? Why do we as a society/culture say that it's o.k. for girls to show their bodies while we let the boys cover-up? You'll find that because I have a minor in women's studies, that I will question gender role differences from time to time.
Well, that's all for now and I will be blogging more soon!
