Weird - caught us in mid conversation.

[Don]

Kind of missed what i was saying, i still learn from the teacher, just not usually till later when i go over the notes from class which i took on what the teacher was saying.

No, I got what you were saying.  If you're dividing your attention, you're just not going to get as much out of the lecture.

People do have different ways of learning, but that's often used as a cop-out.  If you're paying attention and taking notes, when you read a line of your own notes, that bit of lecture will come back to you.  You'll not only have the little pice you wrote down, but you'll also be able to recollect its context

[۞†Grey Warden†۞]

Working on it, i have to arrange to steal my hat, such a mess, i have to be in postition tuesday outside her first class, which means I have to run from my class which gets out like 5 mins earlier usually to her classroom. This will be a long hard run.

Dina, I long ago learned to do other things whilst reading: Walking, Biking, sitting in a noisy room, showering, driving  , lots of things

[Doroga's Cousin]

I think those last two are the most concerning.

[Don]

Working on it, i have to arrange to steal my hat, such a mess, i have to be in postition tuesday outside her first class, which means I have to run from my class which gets out like 5 mins earlier usually to her classroom. This will be a long hard run.

Dina, I long ago learned to do other things whilst reading: Walking, Biking, sitting in a noisy room, showering, driving  , lots of things

Little surprises help.  I'm sure you know what she likes, her favorite beverage, stuff like that.  "I was at the store and I know you like x, so i just grabbed it for you".  Stuff like that.  Small gestures mean a lot 

I was driving the other day, and I saw a lady putting on lipstick in her rearview mirror   I was so upset, I almost dropped my newspaper

[۞†Grey Warden†۞]

I think those last two are the most concerning.

lol

Because the person i trust least in this world is myself, i do take driving really seriously, my books are all hidden away whilst i drive.

Little surprises help.  I'm sure you know what she likes, her favorite beverage, stuff like that.  "I was at the store and I know you like x, so i just grabbed it for you".  Stuff like that.  Small gestures mean a lot 

I was driving the other day, and I saw a lady putting on lipstick in her rearview mirror   I was so upset, I almost dropped my newspaper

Such a hassle, but hopefully worth it. Letting her think i didn't notice her stealing my hat, so i could arrange to steal it back and talk to her more, just a lot of effort.

[Arkham8]

Is it time? Am I jumping the gun here with the theme? 

You know, you'd think after being in a great relationship for 3 years I would have some advice to add...
But I do not 

[۞†Grey Warden†۞]

Hey good for you, I don't expect to get any real advice except from sitcoms. lol


Also great choice for super villain

[Dina]

GW, it doesn't matter if you can do a lot of things. I was able to read and have normal conversations since I was a child, as well as I am watching TV and writing now. But reading when another person is talking is supposed to be a lack of respect anyway. At least, that is here in Argentina. It would be considered rude for most people. And is specially rude to do that to a teacher, who is doing her job.

[Don]

That's just one thing that came to me..  and it is really good advice.  Worth the hassle.  Girls look into stuff like that more than you would think.  Be non-chalant about it.  Don't make it too flashy or expensive.  Little stuff.  It shows her that you were thinking about her, and went out of your way for her.

Dina, am I right?  I'd like a woman's opinion.  Do you like little surprises from your husband?

[Arkham8]

Oohhhh noo, GW. Sitcoms are badd.
Just be yourself and confident. Chicks dig confident.
Also... pheromones.

And thanks haha, I watched Unbreakable not even knowing what is was about or who directed it. Needless to say, it got me good.

[۞†Grey Warden†۞]

Dina it is rude. I just can't force myself. I try to pay full attention to stuff, but i can never do it. In   a lot of things i just can't function anymore without reading a book, i get twitchy i suppose. Ever since my teacher in 4th grade gave me the first harry potter in first grade and said i couldn't go to recess until i finished it (at that point my reading level was at a kindergarden level) it's just been ingrained. All my english teachers took me aside in high school and told me if i didn't want to pay attention i did not have to, i could read if i wanted to. It's wrong i know. But i feel better not doing what i do when i do pay attention because that is much much worse for everyone.

I ask questions.

[Don]

It looks like you've identified a flaw.  The next step is to work on changing it.

[Doroga's Cousin]

If I read in my English class the teacher would pick up the book and throw it at me from across the room.

[Don]

If I read in my English class the teacher would pick up the book and throw it at me from across the room.

The laws'll catch up someday...

[Arkham8]

If I read in my English class the teacher would pick up the book and throw it at me from across the room.

Wow...I'm a pretty calm, mellow dude, but if someone did that to me...(rage)

I try to be nice, respectful, and courteous to all people. But, like a certain wizard, I have severe authority issues and much the same reactions Dresden would. (Minus the fire)