Name That Priority & Silly News

Hey guys! The dreaded day came on Monday…I went back to school after a glorious winter break. Ok, ok it wasn’t a dreaded day as much as it was just a telling day. Why was it “telling”? Well, it reminded me that craziness will ensue if I don’t get my priorities straight. Spending a few hours “greading” (Google Reader reading, as coined by Jenny) will take a huge chunk of time away from reading for my ecocriticism class. Le sigh. So, I thought I’d give you guys a few examples of things that should and should not be priorities in my humble, cranky, opinion.

Yes, a Priority

• Entering my give-away for a $40 gift card to Whole Foods! Have you entered yet? Have you told your friends, loved ones, fellow broke college students or starving artists about it? You don’t have to have a blog to enter (so, Facebook friends — you should enter, too!).
• Watching Oprah today since she will be featuring Michael Pollan (author of The Omnivore’s Dilemma) and Alicia Silverstone (actress and author of The Kind Diet) for her segment called, “Before You Grocery Shop Again: Food 101 with Michael Pollan.” Tivo or DVR or whatever this show if you aren’t a lazy butt at home before evening class  today (like me!)
  
• Strength training for women since it, apparently, improves cognitive function. See NY Times article here. I’ve really got to get back on the strength training ball. Literally.

No, Not a Priority.

• Firing an employee over a slice of cheese. I get the Domino’s sitch. But this? Not so much. (Thanks, Cassandra for posting the link on Facebook!)
• Banning the dictionary from school children since it contains the word “oral sex.” I’m sorry, but, these days, children are more apt to Google search “death” and find horrifying images of dead soldiers in Iraq than peruse the dictionary to giggle at the word “oral sex.” Just sayin’. (Thanks, Lindsey, for posting the link on Facebook!)
• Using the Shake Weight or 3-Minute Legs to “spot reduce” (not possible) or lose weight. Both of these devices seem to have been invented by a perverse frat boy with quite a sense of humor. Yaknowwhati’msayin’?

What priorities or non-priorities would you add to YOUR list for today?

Ok, I’m off to hit the books!

<3,

The Cranky One

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