Grading is now done. Grades are submitted. Now switching my brain to off for a few hours.
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'Tis Himself, OM.
20 December 2011 at 4:46 pm (UTC -5) Link to this comment
I’ll forgo the obvious comment. Have a nice, relaxing time PZ.
robb
20 December 2011 at 4:50 pm (UTC -5) Link to this comment
ahhhh…i have to do grades tonight. :(
Glen Davidson
20 December 2011 at 5:00 pm (UTC -5) Link to this comment
Just play a DI fellow, and think “God did it.” That’s certainly a switch from thought.
Glen Davidson
Azkyroth
20 December 2011 at 5:01 pm (UTC -5) Link to this comment
Gross Douchebat: “PZ Myers converts to fundamentalist Christianity!”
shouldbeworking
20 December 2011 at 5:09 pm (UTC -5) Link to this comment
Since you have some free time, I could FedEx some of my marking to you, just so you can keep that critical thinking brain at its peak. Please?
Nerd of Redhead, Dances OM Trolls
20 December 2011 at 5:16 pm (UTC -5) Link to this comment
Just try the Hallmark Channel. On of those mindless drivel format movies will jump-kick your brain enough to move it to bed with a good book.
John Morales
20 December 2011 at 5:18 pm (UTC -5) Link to this comment
Himself,
I shan’t.
“How can we tell the difference?” :)
EvoMonkey
20 December 2011 at 5:34 pm (UTC -5) Link to this comment
I find that a nice ale or a little small batch bourbon (or maybe 2) really facilitates this.
Larry
20 December 2011 at 6:35 pm (UTC -5) Link to this comment
Ah, yes. I used to do that as well. Of course, I was an undergrad at the time and finals were over. No sense burning off brain cells when there was beer to be consumed.
holytape
20 December 2011 at 6:50 pm (UTC -5) Link to this comment
If you can turn off your empathy, you can become a fully fledge republican.
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becca
20 December 2011 at 6:57 pm (UTC -5) Link to this comment
just got my grades today, too – and found I got a B in a class I was certain I’d get at best a gentleman’s C, and more likely a D. I hope your students get as pleasant a surprise, Professor.
evader
20 December 2011 at 7:16 pm (UTC -5) Link to this comment
Tickle fights are a great way to unwind and stop thinking!
Although I would encourage you to wait until you get home…
magistramarla
20 December 2011 at 9:23 pm (UTC -5) Link to this comment
Ahhh, I remember those days from teaching. Getting those last grades turned in was such a relief.
Plenty of chocolate, a few stiff drinks (eggnog at this time of year) and some adult activity with the hubby usually got my mind off of school for a while.
Cannabinaceae
20 December 2011 at 9:33 pm (UTC -5) Link to this comment
I’ve got some Grade B that I’m about to use in a chicky-wicken brine.
rainabess
20 December 2011 at 9:39 pm (UTC -5) Link to this comment
I wish my teachers would turn in my grades! I’m in suspense, here. But good for you for being done!
DLC
20 December 2011 at 10:42 pm (UTC -5) Link to this comment
Bah, when in doubt, give them a c- !
sunnydale75
21 December 2011 at 1:36 am (UTC -5) Link to this comment
>If you can turn off your empathy, you can become a fully fledge republican.<
Hey now!
They feel empathy.
For each other.
Sometimes.
-Tony
sunnydale75
21 December 2011 at 1:41 am (UTC -5) Link to this comment
>I shan’t.
“How can we tell the difference?” :)<
Heck, I thought the obvious response was “To the theists will we lose you, if turn off your brain you do.”
Sorry PZ, your brain must remain on all day, every day.
Tony
Azkyroth
21 December 2011 at 3:40 am (UTC -5) Link to this comment
All at once? O.o