Friday, January 22, 2010

What time is it?

I have always had a hard time with time. Let me explain... For some reason, I really never learned how to tell time. I think I missed that day in school (for Boyer that is not hard to believe). When I look at the clock I can read it, just fine. It is when people start saying, "a quarter after" or a "quarter to". I hate that! my brother had to sit down with me one day ( a few years ago) and teach me how to tell time (with a picture diagram). The problem is not the quarter after, or 15 after. The problem IS after you say a "quarter to", it does still not reveal what time IT actually is. I need to know the HOUR as well. My mom, once told me it was implied... Well if I knew the hour then I wouldn't be asking for the time!

Sorry to take out my frustrations in my blog. I think I am the only person on the planet that still can't tell time. For many of you, this is probably not the first time to hear about my issues with time...

I would like to share with you another day of school I probably missed. For some reason, I can't understand when people say "several", "few", or "couple". I remember, in 9th grade, english class, my teacher asked the class what several meant. I raised my hand, and said, "Doesn't it mean 7?" I was not trying to be 'cute', I honestly didn't learn that earlier. As many of you are thinking, the school system has failed us. No, I honestly think I either was sick that day, or playing with my pogs.

Well guys thanks for listening to my thoughts. Its a quarter after and I just wanted to share several thoughts with you!


5 comments:

M J said...

Ha ha ha, POGS. That's hilarious!

coopsmom said...
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coopsmom said...

Sorry I deleted the first post, I had a word missing, and knew one of the Jensen's would point it out.
Yes, lins you have struggled with telling time. More guilt to add to your poor mom. We should of enrolled you at Sylvan Learning.

M J said...

Uh, Terri....I think the proper word on the bottom sentence should read " we should HAVE enrolled you at Sylvan"...not "should of". Just thought you should know so you don't make that same kind of silly mistake again!

Whitney said...

I have a sister that had (has) a problem with time too. Don't feel too bad!

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