Sentences with phrase «thinking about whether»

If I start thinking about whether or not I've gotten enough praise, or sales, or respect, I'll get worked up, because there will never be enough to fill the God - sized hole in me.

I have already purchased it... Now I'm thinking about whether to keep it or return it.

I also wanted the mythology to be thought - provoking to readers by creating a concept that would have them thinking about whether or not it was possible that a race like the Hunters could actually exist.

You will probably realise it without even thinking about whether it is right or wrong — it'll just feel instinctively correct one way or another.

Thinking about whether to buy this or the new Kobo eReader Touch?

Further below we provide some helpful resources, but ultimately parents have to spend time learning about any program they are considering — asking questions, observing, and thinking about whether it is the right fit for your individual child.

And unlike policy wonks, they're not thinking about whether it's a traditional public school, charter school, magnet or private school.

«I really want the kids not mindlessly grabbing for the phone, but thinking about whether or not the phone... is going to be their source of entertainment,» Diana Smith, principal of the Washington Latin Public Charter School told ABC News.

Thinking about whether school partnerships drive effective school improvement, our evaluation of The Gaining Ground Strategy (2009 - 11), comprising school - to - school partnership working; additional support from School Improvement Partners (SIPs); additional training in Assessment for Learning (AfL); and study support, found that Gaining Ground consistently had a positive effect on pupil attainment and attendance.

But raising standards in the absence of proper funding for implementation, clear thinking about whether these changes will really allow our kids to compete globally and ensuring that the whole exercise isn't just an exhausting and expensive dance of «move the goal» is equally important.

Gateway's executive director, Sharon Olken, said the point is to get families thinking about whether the school is right for them; applicants are not judged by their writing skills or even the content of their essays.

I had an experience this past school year that really got me thinking about whether the curriculum I was using was adequate to teach my gifted students to grow into creative, productive and responsible adults.

«We wanted to look particularly at Egypt because it represents an interesting case of thinking about whether and how to include refugees in the national system or set up separate schools,» says Dryden - Peterson.

Tom and Colonel Johns (Bruce Greenwood) are both presented as jaded cynics who have long - forgotten about «the American way», which presumably inspired them to join the army in the first place in their younger days, and now just see the job as a way to pay their bills, and simply trying (though often failing) to avoid thinking about whether or not what they're doing is right.

If you're presently thinking about whether or not you want to be like one of the many interracial couples out there, here are five benefits that just might get you thrilled.

I was just thinking about whether or not I had too many scarves and this post reassured me that I don't!

J. says he'll probably go the gym tonight and I spend the next hour thinking about whether I want to join him.

Well I must say for being born and raised in New York, it hasn't made me any better at dealing with the temperature drop, dark skies or bitter cold... and I am truly contemplating a move to a warmer climate (still thinking about whether this is my impulse reaction to the beginning of winter in NYC or if it is a true feeling I should jump on....

This Christmas, many of us will already be thinking about whether to buy noisy toys, techy gadgets or beautiful keepsakes for our loved ones.

After 6 + month of wearing boots it's time to start thinking about whether last year's shoes will last for another season.

, I started thinking about whether I wanted to continue this blogging journey.

After attending three Berlin Fashion Weeks, I've been thinking about whether to go or not for quite some time and want to share my reasons with you today.

Before you start thinking about whether your favourite dress is too short for a first date, consider where you're going and what you'll be doing.

For a long time, whenever I had some money left I just went shopping, and as soon as I liked something I just bought it — without really thinking about whether I can combine that piece to my existing wardrobe or whether it fits into my wardrobe in terms of its colors.

Rather than thinking about whether certain nutrients from traditional diets are good for us or bad for us, we should seek to understand how they all work together in proper balance to promote radiant and vibrant health.

Years ago, my friend the IT consultant blew my mind by telling me that when his client submitted a new request, he just said «yes» without even thinking about whether he could actually deliver.

There are people, including some I fund, who are working on that, but the cost per ton recovered is in the $ 100.00 - plus regime, and you need to get down into the, you know, probably $ 20.00 to $ 30.00 regime before you can start to say, «Okay, let's multiply that by 36 billion, and start thinking about whether or not we should do this or not.»

And we were interested in thinking about whether we could approach this question in a «big data» sort of way.»

They «were used without people thinking about whether they were humane,» Glassgold says.

This includes thinking about whether drugs might be developed to affect the behavior of Notch by targeting specific sites on Rumi.

The study suggests that the role of the respective governments must not be underestimated when thinking about whether and under what circumstances the internet can be a catalyst for political change.

«Some are very aware of this social representation — it's like a cloud that hovers over all of their thinking about whether they can be in a relationship or whether another person is going to want to be with them.»

You're not thinking about whether there's demand for people who have gotten Ph.D. s or done postdocs.»

Some island governments have even begun thinking about whether they may have to relocate their entire populations, should sea levels rise high enough to render their idyllic homelands uninhabitable.

So, if I was thinking about Talleyrand, I'd write about Talleyrand; and if I was thinking about whether Google should be on the Security Council, I'd write a page about that.

He said he's still thinking about whether he will vote «yes» on the omnibus rent / property tax cap / mandate relief bill when it comes to the floor.

As I am preparing for Thanksgiving and all of the chaos associated with it, I am also thinking about whether or not my boys really understand what it is to be thankful.

I had to do some deep thinking about whether this party was going to meet my needs, as both a control freak and a birthday enthusiast who wants my children to feel honored on their special days.

Because they are so busy thinking about whether or not it makes them happy?

So much of my reservation toward CIO was spent worrying whether or not it was right or wrong, never really thinking about whether it would work or not.

And generally, a good a rule of thumb is that if you feel that the child is staying up really late, because they had a nap, then you might start thinking about whether that child really

Most importantly, when thinking about whether or not to start your child in kindergarten, remember that you are thinking about his long - term success in school and not just his short - term performance in kindergarten.

Then I get doubly anxious thinking about whether the IEP issues at school should be something I need to drop everything and work on, and I feel my entire body stiffen.

When you're thinking about whether or not you're going to breastfeed your baby, it helps to get all the information you can about infant formula and breast milk.

Even though it's likely that you have a de facto pumping station already (given that you currently are spending what feels like 70 % of your life attached to your breast pump), it's worth thinking about whether or not it's set up the way you'd like it to be, or if there is anything that can do to make yourself more comfortable.

I've been thinking about whether I'm «real» in my friendships.

when you were simply thinking about whether to have chicken or fish for dinner.

Paddy Power rolled out the VIPP Club offer on 22nd May and have not put a time limit to it yet, so great news for all of those who are still thinking about whether to join in or not.

I reckon that Wenger will now be thinking about whether he can risk waiting for Arteta or whether he has to provide cover for him in the January transfer window.

If Arsene Wenger therefore decides to allow Ospina to leave the club this summer, then of course we must start thinking about whether Szczesny will return to Arsenal, rather than go out on loan again.