Wednesday, April 29, 2009

Papers and Salmon and Narcissism (?)

Again procrastinating my paper (due tomorrow). Good news is that one of my finals was cancelled  and is now a 2 page paper on the meaning of culture. Superb. 

Made some salmon for me and my boyfriend last night. Unfortunately, I didn't have much else, so I found a simple recipe on food network: Salt and Pepper Salmon from Tyler Florance (aka really simple salmon)



Not too bad. Really simple. Served it with some salad. :) I can't wait until I have the time and money to make REAL food. Just a few more months. 

For my HDFS class (Human Development and Family Studies) we had to listen to a radio show featuring Jean Twenge. It talked about "Generation Me" and how the end of Generation X and all of Generation Y are all narcissists. I personally think that it is very insulting.

Mostly I am insulted that Twenge seems to be blaming this Me generation for the "problems" that it is having. However, it is the parents and society that has shaped these children. These children, unfortunately, are the result of over-parenting and over-praise. Of course there is nothing wrong with praise, but only when it is deserved. 

I'll try not to rant too much because I have a lot to say on the subject. 

Any thoughts on the interview?

Christine

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