The many faces of Disney/Pixar

I know this video has been circulating Facebook and other social media for a few days now, but I just can't get enough of it. This man's nonverbals are fascinating!  I'm not sure what I enjoy more, the way he changes his facial expressions for each of the characters or the actual changes in voice characteristics themselves.  This man is definitely talented!

First Kiss?

Although we haven't gotten to the chapter on relationships, I couldn't help but share this video with you!  I friend sent it to me, and it is fascinating.  The story behind the video is that a woman took 20 people ask paired them up; they were then asked to have their first kiss with strange recorded. The nonverbal communication and obvious awkwardness is really interesting to watch.  Do know that you will be seeing all kinds of couples (opposite sex, same sex, older, and younger) kissing, and some couples' kisses are quite passionate.  You are not in any way, shape, or form required to watch this video, but from the nonverbal observation perspective, it is very interesting. It also goes against what we talked about with proxemics and tie signs, which adds to interest.

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Little Gentleman

I am not exactly sure where little ones learn things like manners and gender roles.  I am sure it is a combination of what they observe at home, in public, on television, etc.  What is even more interesting to me is watching my one little guy figure this stuff all out.  Today was a bit out of routine in our house.  Our normal daycare is closed for a week due to someone getting surgery.  I don't have a back-up daycare, and little man's grandparents aren't available.  Luckily, my niece runs a daycare; it is just a bit of a drive from Kasson and my home in Rochester.  That's where he is today and tomorrow at least. 

Anyway, I sent a message at lunch asking how things were going.  I learned that my little guy is being quite polite and honest, which is great! He is holding the bathroom door open for a particular little girl at daycare and closing it for her, too.  He has also gone out of his way to help the other kiddos over the course of the day and is "using his words" well.  He's growing up so fast...

Getting Direct

First of all, I have to point I have an older vehicle, and with all Minnesota vehicles this time of year, it seems to take a little bit of a beating.  My vehicles seems to be rebelling a little bit.  Not too long ago, the left turn signal went out, and I asked if my husband could fix it some soon when he had the time, which was rather indirect.  Then the right headlight went out (it came back after hitting a ice-made pot hole, but then went back off again when the temps dropped recently).  I asked if when he fixed the blinker, if he could fix the headlight.  Again, this was rather indirect.  When driving to work this morning, my front blower went out!  That was the last straw for me.  I sent an email to my husband saying that this Saturday he would need to either fix my vehicle or call someone who would, finally getting direct in my communication.  He responded with an email clarifying what needed to be done before calling to make an appointment.  In this case, I wish I would have just been direct from the beginning. 

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There's Something about a Truck...

Last night, a good friend of my husband's and mine got a new truck. He was absolutely fed up with his little Pontiac driving around Rochester in the most recent wintery conditions.  I commented on a picture that was posted in a group message that I liked it, the new truck.  He came back with a comment saying to tell Pat (my husband) thanks.  I clarified that I was the one complimenting it; I followed up explaining that a greatly prefer trucks to cars as a driver and as a passenger.  He said he didn't expect to read that coming from me, a girl. 

I guess I challenged his gender perceptions and stereotypes a little bit.

Crazy from a three-year-old's perspective

This past Saturday evening, my husband, son, and I were heading to church. When my son asked where we were going, my husband answered his typical response to the question: Crazy. Without skipping a beat, my three-year-old son responded in a way that clearly illustrated how his perspective of "crazy" was very different from my husband's.  Murphy said: Crazy is not a place you go.  Crazy is a way to be. 

You have to admit; that is pretty deep for a three-year-old.

New Student?

I'm not sure which factor contributed most: my hair no done, my glasses, the giant jersey, the jeans, or the boots.  Twice between 7:35 and 8 this morning I was mistaken for a new student, once by another teacher and once by a student I've had in my classroom twice.  I can't deny I was a little flattered, but I was also a little confused.  Maybe my self-concept is a bit off.  Maybe their perception was a bit skewed.  Either way, I can say that looking-glass self is in action today because I am now seeing myself a little differently, too.