tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2883226237165701608.post7752272210225915275..comments2023-10-15T04:23:50.187-04:00Comments on College Misery: Half Assed Big Thirsty From Hiram.Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2883226237165701608.post-63439311430381968892015-06-19T17:24:34.806-04:002015-06-19T17:24:34.806-04:00All of the above appeal to me, too. I also volunte...All of the above appeal to me, too. I also volunteer at a local community thrift store. That always has crap (lots of crap) to sort mindlessly. That also helps me to feel accomplished. :)The Contemplative Cynichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02088570661592922436noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2883226237165701608.post-64867130610388480972015-06-19T17:23:47.013-04:002015-06-19T17:23:47.013-04:00WooHOO, a kindred spirit. My people have a word fo...WooHOO, a kindred spirit. My people have a word for it:shinrin-yoku (forest bathing)...The Contemplative Cynichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02088570661592922436noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2883226237165701608.post-67379283213592520202015-06-18T18:18:52.019-04:002015-06-18T18:18:52.019-04:00Another vote for outdoor activities, though I thin...Another vote for outdoor activities, though I think mine may be a bit less strenuous than Surly's and Cynic's (more walk than hike, though I can go a good distance; gardening is also a good way to take my mind off other things for a while, and/or let them simmer -- or ferment, or fester, depending on the subject -- in a far corner of my brain), while accomplishing something with visible Contingent Cassandrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08161652083031423415noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2883226237165701608.post-67062225967645199992015-06-18T17:51:41.719-04:002015-06-18T17:51:41.719-04:00Same as CC: anything outdoors makes me feel great....Same as CC: anything outdoors makes me feel great. The more challenging, the better; a tough weekend backpack with fun people is the best. Nature makes you feel good, the challenge is invigorating, and the sense of accomplishment (and the beer and cheeseburger) when you're done is a nice "F-You" to the petty nastiness and stupidity of office work. Surly Templehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01928952492387247356noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2883226237165701608.post-64149869232012961832015-06-18T17:42:05.427-04:002015-06-18T17:42:05.427-04:00(not a spam link, really!)
https://s-media-cache-...(not a spam link, really!)<br /><br />https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/736x/48/85/ab/4885ab394a5515709bbb66487b17ae40.jpgDr. Mindbenderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16916271564719224677noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2883226237165701608.post-8953790149970386662015-06-18T14:16:39.385-04:002015-06-18T14:16:39.385-04:00Reading CM, definitely. And Apothic Red.Reading CM, definitely. And Apothic Red.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15711314415244801354noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2883226237165701608.post-12936880430607445642015-06-18T14:05:25.449-04:002015-06-18T14:05:25.449-04:00Read CM, drink and leave work early (when not teac...Read CM, drink and leave work early (when not teaching). It helps but it's getting less effective.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2883226237165701608.post-55092503595688299792015-06-18T12:11:17.075-04:002015-06-18T12:11:17.075-04:00My half-assed answer: I go for a hike. At least th...My half-assed answer: I go for a hike. At least that way, I feel like I've accomplished ONE thing, even if it's not work related. That makes me feel better. It doesn't mean I get any work done, but I feel better.The Contemplative Cynichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02088570661592922436noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2883226237165701608.post-67842442459416652542015-06-18T09:03:42.970-04:002015-06-18T09:03:42.970-04:00I think that occasional strategic loss-cutting may...I think that occasional strategic loss-cutting may benefit us and the students.<br />They'll have other proffies next semester, and we'll have other students.<br /><br />Group dynamics are not always in our control, and it's this more than any one student that causes things to go less than optimally, at least in my experience.<br /><br />As for what do you do? Friends, family, nights EC1https://www.blogger.com/profile/13414931249618049097noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2883226237165701608.post-55130785307300758572015-06-18T08:50:43.264-04:002015-06-18T08:50:43.264-04:00Some semesters, I just give up on a class, or all...Some semesters, I just give up on a class, or all five of them. I function for the remaining weeks. Then, when the grades are in, I set the out-of-office messages and disappear. <br /><br />See Fab's comment for the rest of my strategy. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02906546940408742913noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2883226237165701608.post-44458919203256845162015-06-18T08:17:33.646-04:002015-06-18T08:17:33.646-04:00It's gotten harder. I spend more time in my re...It's gotten harder. I spend more time in my real life and bank on the fact that time away from the job struggles will bring perspective. Uh, was I supposed to treat this lightheartedly? I got nothing.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com