Left Brain or Right Brain?

Left Brain ----- Right Brain
Logical -------- Random

Sequential ------ Intuitive

Rational ------- Holistic

Analytical ------ Synthesizing

Objective ------ Subjective

Looks at parts ---- Looks at the whole

Most individuals have a distinct preference for one of these styles of thinking. Some, however, are more whole-brained and equally adept at both modes. In general, schools tend to favor left-brain modes of thinking, while downplaying the right-brain ones. Left-brain scholastic subjects focus on logical thinking, analysis, and accuracy. Right-brained subjects, on the other hand, focus on aesthetics, feeling, and creativity.

Ok... just so you know... I gave my left-brained self a headache, trying to make myself right-brained! Is being spontaneous and creative really worth all the effort?!?!

Thank you!!

Well... Ashlyn is thankful for a trip to visit Grammy and Papa... a definate shopping trip none the less... and Kailey is thankful that she didnt have to get on a plane and STILL got to go shopping - on Grammy and Papa....

It is a purple Disney Princess bike... with a bag AND a water bottle!!

We love you guys.... and we'd still love you even if we didn't get special treats from you!!

A New Barry

Well, if you've read my previous post about the Bee Movie this will make sense... if not... this won't.... so read the other one first!!!

Good news... Canyon found a new Barry...

The good news is... its just a yellow fruit snack!!

Spring break

I can't beleive its already here... and just over a month left of school! I cant wait for school to be out... then we can have fun camping and visiting family and friends... best of all... NO MORNING ROUTINES!!!
Anyway.... besides having my procedure... the first part of spring break was rough!!! I PUT ASHLYN ON A PLANE BY HERSELF!!! I do think she did much better with it than I ... but nonetheless... it was traumatic!





As we were preboarding, a man with LOTS of paperwork came and started talking with us. He explained, after a couple of minutes, that he was an FBI agent and, seeing my obvious distress, said he would keep an eye on her for me. So he started up the ramp before Ashlyn, stopped half way, and waited. as the boarding lady took Ashlyn up the ramp he explained to her that he told me he was going to keep an eye on Ashlyn for me. Slight relief. I told Ashlyn and grammy both that the VERY SECOND Ashlyn stepped off th eplane to call me. They did... or at least pretty close... and Ashlyn said the FBI agent showed her his badge and literally kept watch of her the whole way. Not something a 9 year old really wants on her first excursion into non-parental freedom!!! She is having a blast shopping and eating lots of meals out.


The next Spring Break post will be Ashlyn's details of her trip.

Success!

I had my procedure Monday and am doing well! The doctor said the stone blasted up very nicely, but my kidney was inflamed (won't go into too much detail) because the stone had been in there for so long... so he had to put in a stent... which will come out in two weeks (again, won't go into too much detail). So far my kidney has not been in pain, and the pain has overall been minor... I have been extremely uncomfortable because of the stent, however... but that shouldn't last too ong. I've spent a lot of time reading in bed... so any good book suggestions!?!

Now... onto happier things....