the instructions never work when you don't follow them
I'm just going to PUT THIS OUT HERE ...
Me: **provides extremely specific, detailed instructions**
Students: **something else**
Clients: **something else**
THE UNIVERSE AT LARGE: **something else**
The Universe: WHY IS IT NOT WORKING?!?!?!?
Me: ....
Universe: THIS IS ALL YOUR FAULT.
Me: ...
Universe: ...
Me: **choosing between coffee & wine**