Developmental Psychology

This just happened: My developmental psychology teacher was talking about SIDS. She asked why eskimos and african americans have a higher rate of SIDS. We talked about how they bundle babies, which she shot down. I brought up the facial shape: Perhaps flatter noses impeded inhalation and air flow. Teacher: Ok guys, I have brought this up before but when the book references race, we are NOT talking about genetics. Me: *under my breath* That is not correct Teacher: Did you have something to say? Me: Yes, I just disagree that race isn't genetic Teacher: The only reason we see similarities is that studies have shown people tend to marry and procreate with others who have similar features and personality. Me: If you are talking about culture or even maybe personality, I am willing to say it isn't necessarily genetic. When you are talking about hair color, skin color, predisposition to diseases and conditions, you are absolutely talking about genetics. Teacher: So are you saying all light skinned people are white? Or all dark skinned people are African american? Me:...... completely speechless because she just made MY point. NO, they are not the same because they come from several different racial backgrounds. While we're at it, can I just say that "white" is not a racial group (whether you believe it is genetic or not) Me: I guess we are going to have to agree to disagree because I absolutely believe that race is determined by genetics. Teacher: Since we have now determined that race is not based on genetics let's continue........

Why I am not in church..... (with a six month lead in)

Here is the deal: -Worked all through last winter, spring and summer. Managed to drop about twenty pounds. -Got rid of all my fatty fatty fat clothes as a show of victory -Diagnosed with celiac -Gained twenty pounds in about three months -Diagnosed with rare, weird side effect of celiac. (MOST people start dropping pounds like magic after being diagnosed. Of course, I did not get that) -Now trying to get the weight off again. At least knowing that this time it is likely to stay off but....... -I am fat again and to top it off, I have NO CLOTHES! So, -Thought about going to church -After about thirty minutes of trying to squeeze into something, I gave up. Put jeans on and decided that I will do homework and watch football instead. Welcome to crazy town, population:me.

Had an interesting conversation with my public speaking teacher recently in which he educated me on proper clothing protocol for college. It seems that I have been missing out on some of the more celebrated traditions in this fine learning establishment. Cue Bow tie Tuesdays and Waistcoat Wednesdays. Add in my own Military Monday and we have what seems to be a quirky geek wardrobe staple for nearly every day of the week. I am interested to see how many of you have/do participate in these fun outfit trends! Don't forget to post pictures

So much has happened since my last post. My life has been so crazy I feel like I am chasing my proverbial tail. In late June I was diagnosed with Celiac Disease. It was like everything suddenly made sense. I have really struggled the last few years trying to find a doctor who would listen to me. My new doctor is AMAZING! We have been working together to help me find my way back to a healthy life. I transferred from Butler CC to WSU in August. I was ready to get on the fast track to getting my degree finished. It has been extremely satisfying in most ways. Before, I did mostly online classes, this semester I am in a classroom everyday of the week. The kids are in 1st and 2nd grade. How did that happen? They come home with homework and little projects and I am reminded that they are no longer babies but big kids with best friends, individual interests, and big dreams. Valerie is struggling with a little teacher PTSD from last year (Probably blog about that later). Slowly getting better, but we still have some bad days. I picked up a part time job at the college. It is extremely simple. Making students feel welcome, checking classroom equipment, cleaning up the study areas. It pays minimum wage but they let me do my homework, so I think it is a winning spot. Wish I could say that I am keeping up with my workouts but that has not happened. I tried getting up at 5am for a couple of weeks to squeeze it in but that did not last long. Don't really know yet how to fix this. I miss it. My husband and I bought insanity to do together but we have owned it for a couple of months now and have not done it together once. ::sigh:: All in all, we have been busy. Steven and I kiss each other on the way out the door most days and then kiss goodnight as we roll into bed. We joke about living with a stranger. Now, it is Saturday. Big sis woke up at 6:30am, Steven went to work(because the weekend I do not have homework is the weekend he works), I could probably get ahead in a class or two if I did some work this weekend. I need to go make breakfast and get the girls to Bug Lady. Maybe I will post more later! Have a great weekend!

I have become quite obsessed with a new website. Skinny Ms. She has recipes, workouts, playlists, and everything you need for healthy living. I love that if I need a specific workout for a body area that I am targeting, she has it. I love that if I need dinner ideas, she will give me a recipe that won't kill my diet. She even has a Gluten Free section. I love it! You should check her out. www.skinnyms.com or find her on any social media site. I have been so so lazy the last month or two. I hate how I feel right now. I am so ready to be back on track. You feel so much better when you are active. I am always amazed at how hard it is to get back into routine but once I am there, I always kick myself for not doing it sooner. I want to start running too. I have always been so very bad at it. Even when I am fit, I can dance or power through a 3 hour workout but ask me to run a mile and I am a heaving wheezing mess. I can jog walk for a few miles but not at any real speed. Definitely one of my main fitness goals. I also want to start doing more blog posts on my meal planning, my fitness, my crafts and my family. I love the outlet and I think it is good for school to keep my writing sharp.