December 14, 2007
FOUR FOR FRIDAY
Q1 - Two Birds with One Stone: What two daily, weekly, monthly, seasonal or annual chores would you like to combine into one chore (for instance, cooking dinner and taking out the garbage would be accomplished by just doing one or the other. Likewise, changing the baby's diapers and doing laundry OR showering and shaving--do one and the other happens without you even lifting a finger)?
Q2 - Squeamish: What is one thing that makes you absolutely squeamish?
Q3 - Effort: Juma Ikangaa, a world-class marathon runner from Tanzania, once said, "The will to win means nothing without the will to prepare." Do you agree?
Q4 - College: If you went to college, which turned out to be more beneficial to you today: the social experiences in which you participated or the academic training?
Posted by Mikal at December 14, 2007 10:26 AM
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1- Bedtime in the Nielsen household seems to take up most of the night. So I'd vote for making dinner is the chore to do and after dinner all kids just magically fast asleep in bed.
2 - Styrofoam rubbing together. I respond like a vampire to daylight.
3 - Works for some - Jordan worked harder than most. Problem is Bill Cartwright wasn't going to be Jordan no matter how much preparation went on. It starts with ability and then if effort is applied, magic happens.
4 - Loved college but was ready to move on after 4 years. I think both were equally important and valuable.
1. Two Birds: Wow... that's a toughie. But I think I'm gonna go with going to the bathroom (yes, it's a chore for me!) and showering. Perhaps two of the things I hate doing the most. So I guess in this case, I'd be taking 4 or 5 showers a day. I might not even need a bidet in that case... but of course, I'd still use one!
2. Squeamish: I'd have to say something really nasty gory like a guy's guts spilling out of his belly. That and human feces.
3. Effort: Yeah, I'd say I agree for the most part, especially in the realm of his sport of marathoning. In some cases, like getting in the last word, the greater will always wins.
4. College: So far, I'd say that the academic knowledge has been the most beneficial. Even though I studied computer programming and haven't done a wit of programming since, what I learned about computers in general opened up a lot of doors for me which resulted in getting all the experience I needed that got me where I am today. However, I do take advantage of the people I met while in college on occasion, and hope some day that one of my connections will work out to help make me a billionaire...
Q1 - Two Birds with One Stone: I have two jobs right now, so I would just like to work at one, and have the other completed at the same time. Two paychecks for 1 job would be sweet! But if that doesn't count, then I would definitley go with the showering and shaving. I get so sick of shaving!
Q2 - Squeamish: Extremly large individuals who have the swinging apron of fat in front of them when they walk. Haunts me for days.
Q3 - Effort: I agree because if you haven't worked for it, you shouldn't deserve it. Winning by chance, such as the lottery is sweet, but took no effort. The real winners in life are the ones who work toward that goal every day of their lives (and no, buying lottery tickets every day does not count!).
Q4 - College: Academic training. I felt like I was already socially experienced by time I got to college. That was just a side effect. And since I am now going to med school, let's hope it's the academic training!
Q1 - I would definitely shave, and love to have my laundry be done, folded and put away by the time I am finished shaving. Both things that make me say swear words.
Q2 - I saw a kid get hit by a car on Wednesday after work at the intersection of 1600 S and State. It made me gag and dry heave. That definitely made me squeamish.
Q3 - It all starts with talent and ability...then comes preparation. Some people just do things better without preparing. My best friend in High School did all kinds of drugs and didn't study for anything and got straight A's. Me on the other hand, didn't do drugs, studied my arse off and got B's and C's. My will to win was there.
Q4 - Still in college, but would have to say that both are equally important. The social experiences would probably come out on top, but not by much.
1: hmmm...I'd love to not have to shave. Take my shower and step out with a baby soft face.
2: Trying to write with a dried up pen.
3: Agree! While Jordan was gifted he definitely put effort into preparing to be excellent at what he did. If he hadn't there'd have been many players who could've out lasted and out played him. Cartwright may not have been able to but many talented plays could have.
4: I'd say academic training gets the edge. The ability to learn, problem solve, and annalyze have been valuable skills. And I feel like I was moderately skilled with social settings before I started college.
1. I think I'd like it if taking out the garbage traslated into the whole house being clean, and it that counts as more than 2, I'd just like the bathroom to be clean.
2. Metal utensils being dragged hard against glass... that squeal is awful.
3. You can wish for anything you want as much as you want, but until you actually do something about it you can't have it. You can't even win the lottery without at least getting a ticket.
4. I think my social experiences did more to define who I am today, so though I don't really consciously use either set of skills very often, I think the social experiences make up more of the underlying assumptions I have to make for day to day living.
Q1 - I would probably say that I would want to eat right and have exercising done for me. I wouldn't care if it was the other way around either. It seems that every time I focus on one, the other becomes very hard to do.
Q2 - To be honest, after having a child, there isn't a whole lot that makes me squeamish. People eating fish eggs is never a good thing though. SICK!
Q3 - I completely agree. Preparation is the key to anything. As one of my old bosses would say, "It's better to prepare for up coming clients than to play ping-pong." Peer-review meetings, one-on-one meetings, and the occasional yelling were all for preparation purposes. (Sorry, no one will understand that except Mikal and Jake).
Q4 - The social experiences are what benefits me the most. The academic aspect is important but I think the experiences that you go through are the most important.
What's up everyone? Bailey sent me this link, told me some duder writes some deep and meaningful questions every Friday and everyone answers them. I sooooo love to follow trends and be with the 'in' crowd, (yeah right) so here goes:
Q1 - I despise picking up after my dog when he uh... has evacuated the troops. Seinfeld said it best: aliens who come to earth and see humans being led around by dogs and bending over to collect their dog's poo. The aliens will naturally conclude that the dogs are the leaders.
If I could have this gross and degrading act done for me, I'd do just about every other chore out there.
Q2 - dog poo? Kidding. I'd have to say babies. I'm not only worried that I'm going to break them, I'm also worried they are going to discharge any number of liquids, solids, or liquidy solids onto me.
Q3 - I disagree. I have the will to win at Halo, but I do absolutely nothing to prepare.
Q4 - Social experiences hands-down. Sure, I received a great education but I am a completely different person now then I was before college. I went from being fairly shy and introverted to being outspoken and social. I also know how to deal (and live) with drunks,freaks, punks, metal dudes, stoners, jocks, dweebs, weirdos, preps, whackos, rednecks, and republicans.
My first posting. How exciting!
1. 2 FOR ONE: I'd combine cooking with eating. While cooking can be fun sometimes, eating really is more enjoyable.
2. SQUEAMISH: The one thing that nearly always make me squeamish is self-inflicted knife or other cuts. It's strange, because cuts or wounds inflicted by someone else are just another part of an action movie for me, but . . . I can't stand the self-inflicted ones. I cringe and even turn away when I see them on TV or in the movies.
3. EFFORT: I tend to agree with that statement. As many facilitators have told me over the years, "If you fail to plan, you plan to fail."
4. COLLEGE: I'd probably say I've most utilized the academic component these last few years, but, immediately after college, I probably took advantage mostly of the social experiences and connections.
1. I would love to not ever have to shave my legs again. I absolutely hate it!
2. My own belly button.
3. Although I agree without the will to prepare you won't get very far, but without the will to win how far can you really get?
4. The most beneficial part of college was the social experience. It taught me more life lessons then any academic class could ever give me.
1- I would combine picking up the dog crap in our backyard with folding the laundry. I don't mind the folding, but the crap-gathering is pretty much the worst thing ever.
2- Snails and slugs. Oh, so icky.
3- Absolutely agree. You need both - either one alone won't help you succeed... at the important things, anyway.
4- I guess I'd have to say the social experiences, particularly in that it was a safe place to learn independence and self-sufficiency.
Miss ya already, Mikey!
1. Doing the dishes and Christmas shopping.
2. Creepy bugs with many legs that travel fast.
3. Yes, you definitely need to prepare for most things you want to accomplish. If Juma Ikangaa didn't prepare would he have won any marathons? Would he even have had the stamina to compete?
4. Social and academic experiences were equally beneficial to my life today. Although, I did enjoy the social aspect a lot more.
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