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[QuietCanadian]

what was your favorite class in school?

Anything with numbers, really. And Music/Band, which also has lots of numbers of we're being technical.

What was your least favorite? Why?

I actually hated Phys Ed. I loved playing sports and still do, but PE was dumb. The days we'd play a team sport was fun, but hurdles and beep tests, get bent.

Did you have something that came naturally to you?

Almost everything until post-secondary school. I never had to work very hard in highschool, numbers stuff mostly was particularly natural. I don't think I was ever the super smart kid, but things like stats, finite, accounting just lend themselves to how my brain works for whatever reason (read: giant nerd).

Teachers that stood out?

My Physics teacher. He just cared about more than just if you were good in class and was far less rigid than most.

Lessons that were particularly meaningful or especially ridiculous?

Nothing that I can remember really.

 

[SimonSex]

One of the most memorable moments in my 12 years of Catholic school was in Moral Theology in high school. After climbing multiple flights of stairs up to the bell tower classroom, we could immediately see the teacher (a priest in his full robes) had written one word on each of the three chalkboards circling the room.

SEX. IS. GOOD.

He then proceeded to go into more detail than I expected about how you could tell from the consistency of vaginal mucus if a woman was fertile and ovulating

A good priest will do that.

 

[jason28053]

One of the most memorable moments in my 12 years of Catholic school was in Moral Theology in high school. After climbing multiple flights of stairs up to the bell tower classroom, we could immediately see the teacher (a priest in his full robes) had written one word on each of the three chalkboards circling the room.

SEX. IS. GOOD.

He then proceeded to go into more detail than I expected about how you could tell from the consistency of vaginal mucus if a woman was fertile and ovulating

Sounds like catholic pre marriage counseling to me lol

 

[Polranny]

I went to a private boarding school in the UK. My favourite subjects were English and Latin. In my first year I was streets ahead in Latin and used to charge my classmates for copying my homework; this was fine until I made a howling error and we were all grounded for a weekend for cheating.
Physics was my worst subject, I got a grade 9 fail first attempt and 'refrain from grading', which was almost unheard of, on repeat.
Sex education was almost non-existent. Housemasters were expected to give us 'the talk'. Our housemaster was single and queer, those of us who were savvy deliberately missed it; over the years the bastard damaged a lot of boys, I am told he spent his declining years in prison. I never attended any reunions.

 

[Mei5ter]

After climbing multiple flights of stairs up to the bell tower classroom, we could immediately see the teacher (a priest in his full robes) had written one word on each of the three chalkboards circling the room.

Ah, I can explain this. I think this was Professor Trelawney, and those were shawls rather than vestments. Easy mistake to make, but the circling chalkboards must have been a giveaway that Hermione had been practicing Wingardium LeviOsa again.

 

[Mei5ter]

Sounds like catholic pre marriage counseling to me lol

Better Sorry Than Safe?

 

[StacyLeigh]

The word "Club" generally implies fun (unless you're a seal, I guess). For those of us who didn't aspire to such heights, what did you do in Math Club? And was it fun?

It WAS fun, actually Since we were all in advanced math classes, we used each other as sort of a study group. But our main activity was supporting the local elementary and middle schools with free math tutoring and summer/winter STEM camps.

Or does what happens in Math Club stay in Math Club?

That's only true of Band...thank god my daughter chose orchestra instead!

You came to Lit to discuss this, didn't you?

I've been asked less-sexy questions before...

I don’t know bout her math club but my math club discussed how good this club was gonna look on our college apps and what other clubs we might consider joining for the same reasons. Once in a while we talked about cool proofs. Which do exist, but YMMV

100% this. I absolutely enjoyed it, but I never would have joined or lead if my Calculus teacher hadn't told me it would look great on a college application.

(and I'll just leave this here: https://archive.nytimes.com/opinionator.blogs.nytimes.com/2010/04/04/take-it-to-the-limit/)

Oh, hi there.

Heyyyy

I knew my nerd flag would catch your attention
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[jason28053]

I was also happy to be a member of The Breakfast Club

 

[Love_Is_Blonde]

It’s funny- thinking back to high school, I’m always embarassed that I wasn’t in more AP courses or that I didn’t perform better. I did not prioritize my studies. I put my friendships first. I still have a number of those friendships to this day, and I wouldn’t change that, especially since much of the Catholic school priorities that were stressed did not resonate with me. (Not all Catholic values, but at least my specific school).

But then I think about how neither of my sisters graduated high school. I was the only one to get a diploma and then somehow go to college (miracles do happen). Without being all doom and gloom, there was a lot of disfunction and abuse (substance, physical, emotional, etc) throughout my upbringing. The good news is that eventually, therapy was a huge part of my healing and something that I revisit frequently in my adult life. It has helped me immensely. (It’s just hard to find a good therapist sometimes).

Now I feel like I’m in constant search of an intellectual challenge. Maybe I’m trying to prove something to myself. I’m in 3 bookclubs. I have my masters degree. I am in the process of applying to a doctorate program. I surround myself with people who value learning and bettering themselves; that can look very differently depending on the situation.

I guess my point is, and maybe my question is, do we/you have something that you are still trying to prove to yourself that stems from when you were younger? Is there a belief about yourself that you are trying to disprove or overcome?

 

[hotwords229_A]

do you have something that you are still trying to prove to yourself that stems from when you were younger? Is there a belief about yourself that you are trying to disprove or overcome?

I don’t think there is.

If anything, I think I try to tamper people’s belief in me.
Unlike many people, I feel like I’m often trying to convince people that I don’t know what I’m doing, I don’t know what I’m talking about, I’m probably not right and they might not want to trust me so much.

I don’t mean this as a humble brag, but I often feel like I get too much credit.

 

[SimonSex]

I guess my point is, and maybe my question is, do we/you have something that you are still trying to prove to yourself that stems from when you were younger? Is there a belief about yourself that you are trying to disprove or overcome?

I think that it is quite admirable that you present yourself with intellectual challenges, surround yourself with quality people and have a desire for more. Perhaps, and I’m no analyst, the satisfaction should lie in the quest rather than the perceived goal.

Some need that tangible thing that they can point to and say, “Look, I did it!” I was once one of those people, and now in the autumn of my career, I am not.

 

[cheekygirl75]

I guess my point is, and maybe my question is, do we/you have something that you are still trying to prove to yourself that stems from when you were younger? Is there a belief about yourself that you are trying to disprove or overcome?

I think if I could, I’d go for my masters degree just to prove to myself that I could do it. Undergrad took me way too long, but right at the end, I figured out how to study and do work so now I wonder if I could do a grad degree.

 

[QuietCanadian]

Heyyyy

I knew my nerd flag would catch your attention
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[Apisto42]

I’m curious.​

what was your favorite class in school? What was your least favorite? Why? Did you have something that came naturally to you? Teachers that stood out? Lessons that were particularly meaningful or especially ridiculous?

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I had the opportunity to take a one semester microbiology class and a one semester plant class. They were actually the best thing about HS classes. Just a bunch of nerds that had already completed all the required shit, so it was fun.

The rest of school? Almost completely useless.

 

[Lord Pmann]

I’m curious.​

what was your favorite class in school? What was your least favorite? Why? Did you have something that came naturally to you? Teachers that stood out? Lessons that were particularly meaningful or especially ridiculous?

Favourite class was always math. Specifically, geometry and trigonometry. Those were problems you could figure out purely by reason, even if you knew nothing about the subject.

Least favourite subject was anything Literature related. History bored me, too. I disliked those because the grading was either subjective or it was just memorization. Don’t get me wrong, I excel in all fields of study. But I really couldn’t stand memorization.

Also, I was forced to take drama in high school. That was the stupidest class I ever had to take. And what made matters worse was that my sister was in drama club with the same teacher, several years before. My teacher was so excited when he saw my last name. He learned early on I wasn’t dedicated to that shitty class like my sister.

I guess my point is, and maybe my question is, do we/you have something that you are still trying to prove to yourself that stems from when you were younger? Is there a belief about yourself that you are trying to disprove or overcome?

I always try to be the best at everything I do. I don’t want anyone to be better than me. I mean, you can tell by my Lit posting. It’s clearly better than all the others, right?

But honestly, it’s not about keeping anyone else down. It’s just that when I do something, I expect to be able to master it. I honestly know there will always be someone better than me. However, I still try to be the best. I’m certain there’s a real case study for a shrink in there.

 

[Love_Is_Blonde]

If anything, I think I try to tamper people’s belief in me.
Unlike many people, I feel like I’m often trying to convince people that I don’t know what I’m doing, I don’t know what I’m talking about, I’m probably not right and they might not want to trust me so much.

I don’t mean this as a humble brag, but I often feel like I get too much credit.

Do you feel like you’re asked to do too much already, or like you’ve got too much responsibility? Or are you worried about letting someone down? I think it’s clear that you are approachable and you make people comfortable. People enjoy your company. So it might be as simple as that?

Some need that tangible thing that they can point to and say, “Look, I did it!” I was once one of those people, and now in the autumn of my career, I am not.

I think shiny, tangible things are very attractive. But I think it’s more of a faith in myself that I’m searching for.

Oh, and how does one know when he or she is in the autumn of one’s career? There is no easy stopping point! I don’t want it to be when I keel over.

I think if I could, I’d go for my masters degree just to prove to myself that I could do it. Undergrad took me way too long, but right at the end, I figured out how to study and do work so now I wonder if I could do a grad degree.

Yes! You see? I completely relate to this. Why climb the mountain? Because it is there. I also relate to not really having learned how to study until I got to college. Better late than never.

Favourite class was always math. Specifically, geometry and trigonometry. Those were problems you could figure out purely by reason, even if you knew nothing about the subject.

Ugh I hated Trig. Hate with every fiber of my being…the teacher did not help matters. He liked to talk about basketball during class.

I always try to be the best at everything I do. I don’t want anyone to be better than me. I mean, you can tell by my Lit posting. It’s clearly better than all the others, right?

But honestly, it’s not about keeping anyone else down. It’s just that when I do something, I expect to be able to master it. I honestly know there will always be someone better than me. However, I still try to be the best. I’m certain there’s a real case study for a shrink in there.

Why? What if someone is better than you are at something? Logically, there will always be someone better… it’s a fact for everyone.

When was a time when someone was better than you were at something that mattered to you?

 

[Lord Pmann]

Ugh I hated Trig. Hate with every fiber of my being…the teacher did not help matters. He liked to talk about basketball during class.

Trig is harder than geometry. I’m one of those weirdos who still uses trig.

Why? What if someone is better than you are at something? Logically, there will always be someone better… it’s a fact for everyone.

It is a fact. I’m aware someone will always be better. I do know this.

I’m super competitive. Again, never to anyone’s detriment. Or I always try to avoid that. But it’s an internal thing. In my mind, I just try to be the best. If I try to be the best and I miss, at least I know I tried my hardest.

When was a time when someone was better than you were at something that mattered to you?

There are several things.

- I went to a very good high school. Despite doing very well, I was not in the top of the class. I didn’t dedicate a lot of time to my studies in high school, so that one didn’t bother me, though. But if you used class rank, I would’ve seemed mediocre.

- I work with some brilliant people. There are several people that I work with who are better at their jobs than I am at mine. I wish I was the best.

- I was a semi-pro athlete at one point for a kind of obscure sport. Obviously I wasn’t going to be the best in the sport. But maybe the best in my city. But there were 4-5 people who were just always going to win more than I was. One I could never beat. But there was one guy who kicked my ass about 80% of the time. He was twice my age. Had one lung. And wore pajama pants during our matches. This drove me crazy. I hated it. I did finally get to where I beat him more. But it was years.

 

[Love_Is_Blonde]

Are you a “Glass half-empty or half-full” type person?
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*Cue the music from the Life O’Brian*
Always Look on the Bright Side of Life…
whistle whistle whistle

It’s all perspective or how you choose to look at things, right? Some are much easier than others. Do you lean toward the bright side, or do you tend to look at the more negative parts of things? Do you think that being around more positive people is annoying or uplifting?

If you’re in a rut, what helps you get out of it? Are you a person who can ask for help or do you have to do most things by yourself?

 

[Love_Is_Blonde]

I’m super competitive. Again, never to anyone’s detriment. Or I always try to avoid that. But it’s an internal thing. In my mind, I just try to be the best. If I try to be the best and I miss, at least I know I tried my hardest.

I think that that right there is when you can be satisfied. Thanks for answering.

 

[hotwords229_A]

Do you feel like you’re asked to do too much already, or like you’ve got too much responsibility?

I think I put a lot into being responsible and it’s exhausting.

Or are you worried about letting someone down?

Yes, very much.

I think it’s clear that you are approachable and you make people comfortable. People enjoy your company. So it might be as simple as that?

I mean . . . I’m likeable, I’ll give you that.
But I seem to get far more credit or faith from people than I deserve—that’s not me being down on myself, seriously, nobody could ever love me as much as I do! But, I don’t know, I guess I could use a little more criticism every now and then.

 

[hotwords229_A]

Do you lean toward the bright side, or do you tend to look at the more negative parts of things?

I think I’m pretty realistic about things. I do always try to think how things can go horribly wrong, but I don’t see that as being negative, just playing the “What if” game. Also, I think that helps in being more prepared for eventualities.

Do you think that being around more positive people is annoying or uplifting?

As long as they’re reasonable, uplifting.
If they are just unrealistically super positive about everything all the time I would be very annoyed.

If you’re in a rut, what helps you get out of it? Are you a person who can ask for help or do you have to do most things by yourself?

Go for a walk. Walks cure everything (except a broken leg).
I’m a fix it myself kind of guy.

 

[Apisto42]

I guess my point is, and maybe my question is, do we/you have something that you are still trying to prove to yourself that stems from when you were younger? Is there a belief about yourself that you are trying to disprove or overcome?

I think most people’s issues in adulthood stem from their childhood. Everything is more … emotional (?) when you’re a child, so I think it has an overly large effect on your outlook on life for the rest of your life. Even if you do therapy and/or understand intellectually what your triggers are, you still have to deal with them.

None of my issues come from school work. School was easy for me. Not to give the impression that I was a straight A student, but I understood that I just needed to do well enough to go to the next step. Plus I found standardized testing to be a strong point. I was a solid C+ student who consistently scored in the 99 percentile.

Grad school was my favorite part of all the schooling I did. No wasted classes, just stuff I was interested in.

My issues in adulthood stem from a dysfunctional family as a child. It was some bullshit. But I’m old enough now to recognize them, know what my blind spots are and adjust (usually).

 

[Apisto42]

Also, I was forced to take drama in high school.

It this where your love for pony play started?

 

[Apisto42]

Are you a “Glass half-empty or half-full” type person?
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*Cue the music from the Life O’Brian*
Always Look on the Bright Side of Life…
whistle whistle whistle

It’s all perspective or how you choose to look at things, right? Some are much easier than others. Do you lean toward the bright side, or do you tend to look at the more negative parts of things? Do you think that being around more positive people is annoying or uplifting?

I hope for things to work out well. I plan for rivers of liquid shit. I’m pleasantly surprised when things go well, but I’m not overly distraught if they don’t.

People who pretend to be positive all the time scare the shit out of me. I think they’re mental.

If you’re in a rut, what helps you get out of it? Are you a person who can ask for help or do you have to do most things by yourself?

Exercise is always a good short term solution. If your body is happy, it has a big impact on your mental health.

Long term? I have to start doing something different. Otherwise it’s just a hamster wheel.

I have a couple people that I trust for good advice which is fabulous.

 

[birdy]

Do you lean toward the bright side, or do you tend to look at the more negative parts of things?

I remind myself that everything will be okay. One breath at a time. One step at a time. One day at time. While sometimes I fixate on the negative at times, I realize that when this happens it is when I am lacking decent sleep. Sleep makes a huge difference in my global perspective. I believe that whatever energy you put into a situation you will receive back.

Do you think that being around more positive people is annoying or uplifting?

Uplifting, absolutely. I work with a few Negative Nancy's and Debbie Downer's and it drags my energy down if I'm not grounded enough to blow them off.

If you’re in a rut, what helps you get out of it?

Sleep. Sleep. Sleep. Lol.
Changing my diet.
Working out.
Establishing a routine.
I'm still working on this, but these things have helped me in the past.

Are you a person who can ask for help or do you have to do most things by yourself?

I am getting better about asking for help. I realize now that I need it at times, and that it's okay to ask.