Ever feel like your brain is sitting idle?

QueenOfDa702 · Sep 29th, 2008, 02:27 PM

This might sound really stupid to some of you, but sometimes I just have the urge to pick up a text book (yes, I have some of those laying around from my school days) and just refresh my memory by reading through it and even learn something new along the way. I feel like in the past couple of years my brain has just sat idle since Im not in school(which I've had the urge to enroll for a few years now, just seriously havent had the time, I know I need to MAKE time. No lectures please

). I truly miss that feeling of learning and the knowledge that comes with going to school everyday.

Anyway, my point to this thread (besides asking if anyone feels like I do) is to ask if any of you have any websites to share that are just full of knowledge? Come on, I knwo there are some teachers out there with some useful sites! I would love to sit back a few hours of the day and read some interesting websites (if tPF will let me

). Im really interested in ANYTHING, any class you took in school, thats what interests me. I just got done reading through a whole book on Biology, a book that I studied when I was in 9th grade!

Am I a certified nerd for starting this thread?

missmustard · Sep 29th, 2008, 03:36 PM

That makes two certified nerds now! I love going through my old textbooks. Most of the time I will research a topic of interest on the internet, or watch NatGeo and the Discovery Channel whenever I feel the need to learn lol.

I don't have any specific sites that I go to, just whatever happens to pop up on the topic I'm researching.

ShimmaPuff · Sep 29th, 2008, 04:27 PM

google.com

QueenOfDa702 · Sep 29th, 2008, 04:37 PM

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Originally Posted by ShimmaPuff

google.com

Wait. Thats all? No paragraph? You dont like me, huh Shimma?

Google is my best friend! I always find interesting reads. I guess I was thinking more along the lines of someone sharing their "favorite" site. kwim?

ImASadGiraffe · Sep 29th, 2008, 04:41 PM

I read Wikipedia for fun. Not always the most accurate, but I like the search format.

lostnexposed · Sep 29th, 2008, 04:46 PM

I know what u mean! I'm still in limbo about applying to a Master's program. I feel like I'm not ready yet, but in the meantime, I feel like my brain is so idle because I haven't read a textbook since forever, and that's why I keep reading books(some really ready books and some light reading here and there) cause I was hoping it would help stimulate brain cells. I try to read newspapers but I just hate the papers they use so I go onto CNN, watch the discovery channel, and that other channel that always has those modern marvel things. who knew architecture could be so interesting?
Even that show "are u smarter than a 5th grader" helps a little but sometimes I feel so stupid when I can't answer a question.

I've tried reading the GRE books and taking some online tests. even did some practice SATs test eventhough that was done and over with.

I've been trying to read my French textbooks again to refresh the language skills.

But seriously, reading my old textbooks sometimes scare me cause I can't freaking remember some of it.

I try to read up things that I wouldn't even normally think of.

Pretty much anything to make me feel that my brain cells are being stimulated intellectually.

twinkle.tink · Sep 29th, 2008, 05:42 PM

I know just how you feel. I get that way too sometimes.

I usually brush up on my French or research, online a subject that interests me.

caitlin1214 · Sep 29th, 2008, 07:34 PM

My books range from classic literature to chick lit, so when I want a brain boost, I'll pick up a classic.

Right now I'm reading The Picture of Dorian Gray by Oscar Wilde.

oo0ehxtahcee0oo · Sep 30th, 2008, 05:25 AM

Digg.com

QueenOfDa702 · Sep 30th, 2008, 10:45 AM

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Originally Posted by oo0ehxtahcee0oo

Digg.com

Excellent!

amanda · Sep 30th, 2008, 11:10 AM

i was going to suggest digg as well, it gives a pretty good cross section of the news going on at any given time, both serious and non-serious.

I really like the Gawker Media blog network - gawker.com, jezebel.com, defamer.com, all kinds of sites. They update dozens of times per day on a variety of subject, some serious and intellectual and some silly and gossipy.

Jahpson · Sep 30th, 2008, 11:12 AM

read magazines on current events! like the economist or Time.

Compass Rose · Sep 30th, 2008, 11:37 AM

Oh, God! When I was a kid, I used to sit on Saturday or Sunday and read the old encyclopedia set that we had on our bookshelves.......Now, I go to www.space.com.
Now, that's interesting!!!

AudreyII · Sep 30th, 2008, 11:45 AM

I know my brain is sitting idle, I am so much thicker now than I was 10 years ago. Sometimes I think about digging out some of my university Maths stuff to give myself a brain workout, then I think nah, can't be bothered, plus if I really think about it, it scares me just how bad my memory is.
I'll check out digg.com though, looks interesting and very random... (and I don't have to leave my chair)

LVShoeFan2 · Sep 30th, 2008, 11:50 AM

I know exactly what you mean. I'm a college graduate, but I don't work anymore as I'm a SAHM surrounded by small children. Sometimes I feel like I'm getting dumber by the minute! Like Caitlyn, I read classic literature. Not only does it help keep the ol' brain sharp but the long, Russian novels can sure cure insomnia. A couple pages of War and Peace and I'm out like a light!

Sep 29th, 2008, 02:27 PM	#1
QueenOfDa702 Misunderestimated. Location: I've gone RAOKing crazy!	Ever feel like your brain is sitting idle? This might sound really stupid to some of you, but sometimes I just have the urge to pick up a text book (yes, I have some of those laying around from my school days) and just refresh my memory by reading through it and even learn something new along the way. I feel like in the past couple of years my brain has just sat idle since Im not in school(which I've had the urge to enroll for a few years now, just seriously havent had the time, I know I need to MAKE time. No lectures please). I truly miss that feeling of learning and the knowledge that comes with going to school everyday. Anyway, my point to this thread (besides asking if anyone feels like I do) is to ask if any of you have any websites to share that are just full of knowledge? Come on, I knwo there are some teachers out there with some useful sites! I would love to sit back a few hours of the day and read some interesting websites (if tPF will let me). Im really interested in ANYTHING, any class you took in school, thats what interests me. I just got done reading through a whole book on Biology, a book that I studied when I was in 9th grade! Am I a certified nerd for starting this thread? __________________ ~Valeen~ Happy Holidays to all my tPF friends! Click HERE to visit MySpace Please help get justice for Karley! http://forum.purseblog.com/animalici...ey-385571.html

Sep 29th, 2008, 03:36 PM	#2
missmustard Prima Donna Assoluta Location: Monterrey, Mexico	That makes two certified nerds now! I love going through my old textbooks. Most of the time I will research a topic of interest on the internet, or watch NatGeo and the Discovery Channel whenever I feel the need to learn lol. I don't have any specific sites that I go to, just whatever happens to pop up on the topic I'm researching. __________________

Sep 29th, 2008, 04:27 PM	#3
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Sep 29th, 2008, 04:41 PM	#5
ImASadGiraffe Relax... Location: IL	I read Wikipedia for fun. Not always the most accurate, but I like the search format. __________________

Sep 29th, 2008, 05:42 PM	#7
twinkle.tink Pixie Duster Location: Just call me Tink ;)	I know just how you feel. I get that way too sometimes. I usually brush up on my French or research, online a subject that interests me. __________________

Sep 29th, 2008, 04:46 PM	#6
lostnexposed Uh Oh It's E Location: RAOK Land	I know what u mean! I'm still in limbo about applying to a Master's program. I feel like I'm not ready yet, but in the meantime, I feel like my brain is so idle because I haven't read a textbook since forever, and that's why I keep reading books(some really ready books and some light reading here and there) cause I was hoping it would help stimulate brain cells. I try to read newspapers but I just hate the papers they use so I go onto CNN, watch the discovery channel, and that other channel that always has those modern marvel things. who knew architecture could be so interesting? Even that show "are u smarter than a 5th grader" helps a little but sometimes I feel so stupid when I can't answer a question. I've tried reading the GRE books and taking some online tests. even did some practice SATs test eventhough that was done and over with. I've been trying to read my French textbooks again to refresh the language skills. But seriously, reading my old textbooks sometimes scare me cause I can't freaking remember some of it. I try to read up things that I wouldn't even normally think of. Pretty much anything to make me feel that my brain cells are being stimulated intellectually.

Sep 29th, 2008, 07:34 PM	#8
caitlin1214 Santa Baby Location: Toronto, Canada (Eh?)	My books range from classic literature to chick lit, so when I want a brain boost, I'll pick up a classic. Right now I'm reading The Picture of Dorian Gray by Oscar Wilde. __________________ And this above all: to thine ownself be true, and it must follow, as the night the day, thou canst not then be false to any man. Polonius, Hamlet Act I, sc iii

Sep 30th, 2008, 05:25 AM	#9
oo0ehxtahcee0oo ☺Livin the good life Location: ♥In my DF's arms♥	Digg.com __________________ [Click photo to read thread!] My blog site has great FREE goodies!! (updated 11/26) www,dearmissie.blogspot.com We did it!! New Crafts Subforum celebration here!!

Sep 30th, 2008, 11:10 AM	#11
amanda I Bleed Georgia Red Location: Athens, GA	i was going to suggest digg as well, it gives a pretty good cross section of the news going on at any given time, both serious and non-serious. I really like the Gawker Media blog network - gawker.com, jezebel.com, defamer.com, all kinds of sites. They update dozens of times per day on a variety of subject, some serious and intellectual and some silly and gossipy. __________________ PROUD TO BE A UNIVERSITY OF GEORGIA BULLDOG! Read my blog: http://graduationday.wordpress.com

Sep 30th, 2008, 11:12 AM	#12
Jahpson Member Location: The Playground	read magazines on current events! like the economist or Time. __________________ Amazingly Sophisticated Happy Holidays to all my TPF friends!

Sep 30th, 2008, 11:37 AM	#13
Compass Rose Opie, My Schmopie!! Location: Southwest Florida	Oh, God! When I was a kid, I used to sit on Saturday or Sunday and read the old encyclopedia set that we had on our bookshelves.......Now, I go to www.space.com. Now, that's interesting!!! __________________ Teddie says......"They'll never find me in here"! Visit Me! www.greenfeatherdesigns.com

Sep 30th, 2008, 11:45 AM	#14
AudreyII Quite contrary Location: Stoneybridge	I know my brain is sitting idle, I am so much thicker now than I was 10 years ago. Sometimes I think about digging out some of my university Maths stuff to give myself a brain workout, then I think nah, can't be bothered, plus if I really think about it, it scares me just how bad my memory is. I'll check out digg.com though, looks interesting and very random... (and I don't have to leave my chair) __________________ My collection Oooooh, I love a bit of cake Insanity runs in my family, it practically gallops!

Sep 30th, 2008, 11:50 AM	#15
LVShoeFan2 Hiphopopotamus Location: Drinkin' your milkshake	I know exactly what you mean. I'm a college graduate, but I don't work anymore as I'm a SAHM surrounded by small children. Sometimes I feel like I'm getting dumber by the minute! Like Caitlyn, I read classic literature. Not only does it help keep the ol' brain sharp but the long, Russian novels can sure cure insomnia. A couple pages of War and Peace and I'm out like a light!