::Leader Board:: Ahnko Honu Takes The Lead Chapter 22!

gyosh · Sep 22, 2016

RichM said:
Then my work here is done.

Seriously, this lady near me (I'm at a golf course with the team) came over to make sure I was okay.

Blew. Pepsi. Out. Of. My. Nose.

gyosh · Sep 22, 2016

gyosh said:
Seriously, this lady near me (I'm at a golf course with the team) came over to make sure I was okay.

Blew. Pepsi. Out. Of. My. Nose.

. . . But not on my new iPad so I got that going for me.

RichM · Sep 22, 2016

gyosh said:
I didn't like being pulled from my class to go with the older classes for math and reading in elementary school.

I refused to skip grades.

I was so adamant on being a "normal" kid that I flunked out of chemistry my senior year for cutting the class so much and didn't graduate on time.

I didn't go to college because I didn't want to have to measure up to other people's expectations.

Really, I was just full of s** and scared of not being able to deliver on all that potential and pretty much pissed it away.

So yeah, I do have a regret or two.

I was put in accelerated math classes starting in junior high because some standardized test indicated I was a math genius. I wasn't, I was just good at taking tests. As I result, I got in waaay over my head as the classes went too fast for me and I never understood anything-- for years. I even had a teacher who complained to me that "your test scores indicate that you should be doing better, so you must not be trying very hard." The truth is, I was trying so hard I wanted to cry, but I just wasn't that good at math.

gyosh · Sep 22, 2016

RichM said:
I was put in accelerated math classes starting in junior high because some standardized test indicated I was a math genius. I wasn't, I was just good at taking tests. As I result, I got in waaay over my head as the classes went too fast for me and I never understood anything-- for years. I even had a teacher who complained to me that "your test scores indicate that you should be doing better, so you must not be trying very hard." The truth is, I was trying so hard I wanted to cry, but I just wasn't that good at math.

I think that's why I score high on IQ tests. That test makes sense to me. Same with tests heavy in physics. I'm not strong in math but the way things work makes sense to me. Music theory becomes much clearer to me when I visions piano and see the keys.

But Freeda's right. I have the attention span of a three year old. If I don't get it immediately, I lose interest.

That sucks about your math experience. I wonder how many kids get tracked like that because of being able to test well?!

PereBourik · Sep 22, 2016

Freeda said:
I was really counting on the much-lauded "potential" of my high IQ.

Which, as it turns out, means nothing without hard work.

I feel so ripped off.

High Potential Under-Achievers of the world unite!

PereBourik · Sep 22, 2016

gyosh said:
Seriously, this lady near me (I'm at a golf course with the team) came over to make sure I was okay.

Blew. Pepsi. Out. Of. My. Nose.

Did that once with Dr Pepper (don't judge). I still remember the number that the carbonation did on my mucus membranes. Oh the pain! Thanks for bringing up one of the few bad memories I had successfully repressed.

Chopped Liver · Sep 22, 2016

RichM said:
I was put in accelerated math classes starting in junior high because some standardized test indicated I was a math genius. I wasn't, I was just good at taking tests. As I result, I got in waaay over my head as the classes went too fast for me and I never understood anything-- for years. I even had a teacher who complained to me that "your test scores indicate that you should be doing better, so you must not be trying very hard." The truth is, I was trying so hard I wanted to cry, but I just wasn't that good at math.

Thanks for this. It reminds us teachers to be careful of what we expect. Kids might really be doing their best.

mailman · Sep 22, 2016

PereBourik said:
High Potential Under-Achievers of the world unite!

I'm in! How did we all end up here??

salukulady · Sep 22, 2016

Chopped Liver said:
You know that really cute kid you posted a few posts back? Picture him without his dad.

Now STOP EATING COOKIES and take better care of yourself, dammit!!

You, too, Sally! And I mean it!!!!

How are we supposed to live around here if PoHos don't take better care of themselves?! Sheesh!

Agreed. I def don't want to go blind or lose a foot. That would suck.

Chopped Liver · Sep 22, 2016

salukulady said:
Agreed. I def don't want to go blind or lose a foot. That would suck.

That would suck big time. Please take care of yourself. We need you.

Chopped Liver · Sep 22, 2016

My trip to Mim's on Friday is in doubt. Stupid gas shortage. I will make a definite decision tomorrow . . . Bummer!

Guess I could still order the one I am eyeing . . .

hoosierhiver · Sep 22, 2016

Not a great day. I took the Jeep into Bloomington yesterday for repair and rented a car to get back, this evening we went to Bloomington, we picked it up on time for Matt's soccer game 25 miles North. After a few miles the brakes start smoking on the right side so we take it back, we sat there for hours, missed the soccer game and in the end had to rent another car to get back and pick up Matt. Most bummed about missing the soccer game, car crap is just part of life.

Debby · Sep 22, 2016

bbycrts said:
Get a Xiaomi Mi Band - the 1 or 1S model are cheap. They're not fancy or gee-whiz, but they work well, count steps and do sleep tracking, and can be found for under $20 on Amazon.

Sheryl and I have used them and been very happy with their performance.

https://smile.amazon.com/Xiaomi-Wri...d=1474486023&sr=1-4&keywords=xiaomi+mi+band+2

Thanks!! I'll see about getting one soon!

gyosh · Sep 22, 2016

Sheesh.

Just got home from that golf match. About 15 miles away at the most. 98 minutes to get home.

mailman · Sep 22, 2016

hoosierhiver said:
Not a great day. I took the Jeep into Bloomington yesterday for repair and rented a car to get back, this evening we went to Bloomington, we picked it up on time for Matt's soccer game 25 miles North. After a few miles the brakes start smoking on the right side so we take it back, we sat there for hours, missed the soccer game and in the end had to rent another car to get back and pick up Matt. Most bummed about missing the soccer game, car crap is just part of life.

Bummer, Mike. Car problems are never any fun....

salukulady · Sep 22, 2016

Chopped Liver said:
My trip to Mim's on Friday is in doubt. Stupid gas shortage. I will make a definite decision tomorrow . . . Bummer!

Guess I could still order the one I am eyeing . . .

what gas shortages?

gyosh · Sep 22, 2016

salukulady said:
what gas shortages?

There's a pipeline break in that area that is causing a shortage at the refinery if I"m not mistaken.

Chopped Liver · Sep 22, 2016

Yep. Pipeline leak has been re-routed now but will be several days before things are back to normal. Many stations here are out of gas. My tank is almost full, but a 3 hour round trip is gonna make a huge dent in it. Not sure there will be gas to refuel when I need to.

Chopped Liver · Sep 22, 2016

Plus the road to Mim's is curvy mountain roads. Not much cruise control usage on that trip.

What to do . . .

Chopped Liver · Sep 22, 2016

It's after 11 pm and I have to get up at 5:30. I guess what to do is go to bed for now . . .

Nighty night, PoHoians!

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