Friday, October 29, 2004

Head of State - So this morning I went straight to Bio after pulling the all niter studying for this stupid exam. As I'm driving down Walton, I see:

1) All these Oakland County Sheriffs, my first thought, dang it must be a lot of speedy drivers here.
2) I see turing into OU campus, OU police officers so now my thought process is dang it, can't speed through campus.
3) Then moving along the OU apartments, I see Auburn Hills police at each entrance.
4) I look to the IM Football Fields and see massive helicopters all over the place. Then I notice all the cool guys all dressed up, yup Secret Service dudes.

To think I was about 30 feet away from President Bush this morning. He was staying in downtown Rochester for the night, to do some more campaigning. However, it bothered me a lil as I could hear swarms of helicopters circling campus while I am tryin to take the Bio exam. I walk out to see everybody staring at the helicopters in the sky. My thought now was dang it why can't P. Diddy come here and Bush go down to Wayne State. Oh well, that's the way the cookie crumbles.

Oh yeah, I finished The DaVinci Code last week! It is by far the biggest book I've read to date yet, surpassing White Fang. I must say that this is an excellent book to read because I literally did not want to stop reading. However, I do not recommend it to the younger believers, gotta love that blasphemy.

Anything Goes

Thursday, October 28, 2004

Reputation -What can I say, I love most of my Special Ed kids. Today I was chit chatting with my Vanilla Twin Girls, Cidney and Nicole. They kept telling me that they do not want to be in Special Ed by the time they hit high school. The reason being it was due to embarrassment of being in Special Ed. I kept telling myself that it is my goal to get them out. However, they still have some glitches with how to do the fundamentals in the subject areas.

But then in a way I know how they feel, in terms of ashamed of being in a Special Ed class. So I asked them how do their friends feel about them being in Special Ed. They told them that they just lie to them about where they are at. I started cracking up and here is how the convo went:

K: So what do you tell your friends when you go to Math?
C: Oh, we tell them that we are going to Advance Math?
K: Don't they ever look at your homework, and see that you are still doing simple Math?
N: No, we just try to change the subject.
K: So what do you say when they ask you who is your Advance Math teacher?
C: Oh, we say that we do not how to pronounce their name because it is very long.
N: Then they will say a name.....
C: Then we go oh yeah that's it.
K: (laughing) So what do you tell them when you go to Support (Study Hall) class?
C: Oh we tell them that we are going to Tech Ed?
K: What the heck is Tech Ed?
N: Eh, we tell them that we build cars and stuff.
K: (Scratching my head) And they believe you?
C: Of course!
K: So why are you ashamed of letting your friends know that you are in Special Ed?
C: Cuz I have a reputation, (with a shoulder shake)
K: What rep is that?
C: Cuz I'm popular!
K: Understandable

Gotta love'em, because they crack me up. Oh well, time to continue on this all niter studying for dumb Bio.

20-Head

Wednesday, October 27, 2004

People wonder why I am very DTA and today just proves it again. It's been about a month now that I learned Mike and Joel wanted to go their own way this year for OU v-ball. It was cool with me because we won the championship last year and I can see how they want to see if they can lead their own team. For the past few weeks, they were feeding me on who they were recruiting. Today, I learned that they got desperate and took half of our team away. Pissed? You bet I am, because Alisa (signed earlier this year) and Erin were gonna play bigger roles this year. Losing Jane (graduated) and Lisa (no schoolie) was something we could deal with, but now possibly losing Mae for this semester is by far the biggest blow. She was probably the top defensive specialist amongst the females.

I'm upset that those 2 took a part the dynasty that has been established. I'm thankful though that Mae will do her best to play and I still have my SpongeBob for one more semester. I'm thankful that they are still loyal to the team. Luckily I picked up Kristyn as a weak side hitter to help offset the loss of Erin. Tim told me today that Mike's team were practicing and were running the same offense as our team. How do I know? Because we're the only ones that run the type of offense I designed for our team.

I am excited though because Mike was the leader who took out Joey's team so they cannot say they have been to the Finals 8 straight times. So it adds more competition in this year's league with the split of us 3. However, someone said it best yesterday about the teams for v-ball "It looks like Stan and K are gonna run the tables again this year." Things happen for a reason, and this just shows who your real pals are. It's time to get down, and tattoo some people ;)

Love Song

Tuesday, October 26, 2004

It's funny when poor officiating really do cost you a game though. The same ref again screwed us, the same ref who denied my game winning TD in the first week. Last possesion, we got called for 3 flag guarding and of course 2 of dem were on me. First one I can understand, because I caught the ball at my hip level, so some could think it. However, the 2nd one frustrates me as I was running with the ball, the CB grabbed my arm and held on to it to slow me down so he could grab my arm. I used my strength to pull my arm back, and then the pretty yellow flag comes out and the crowd boos for the poor call.

The Ref's mistakes on the eventually game winning drive:
1) Stood on the field, as Phil was running to pick a rainbow pass off. But Phil stopped because the ref did not move.
2) I-Unit's offensive pass interfernce from their WR which leads too....
3) The game winning TD, but the WR had both feet out of bounds, The Ref still said it was good.
4) The crowd throws more boos!

Gary, the head person of OU IM Rec this year knows that The Ref sucks. The rule at OU IM Staff is that no one can talk down on another member. However, even Gary said in a nice way to me " that he is not the best ref there." Everybody complains about The Ref! So as V-ball and B-ball seasons start for OU, a new proposition was made today. Valene wants Gary to hire me to be a part of OU IM Staff since she will be heading v-ball this year. V, Kristen, and Joe want me to train some of the other officials, and get paid for being the head official. So we'll see if Gary wants to hire me, although I told him I'd do it for free. I just hate seeing OU IM games go down because of dumb and poor officiating. What's even funnier is that Gary even cut down The Ref's work schedule.

My Goodies

Monday, October 25, 2004

So I finally got word that yes, I do have a mild concussion from the Docta. So if this thing persists, then I should get a CAT scan, which I am kind of excited for because I've never gotten one of those before. Well at least OU football season is coming to an end today with one last game. It sucks that we will not be going to the playoffs this year. Although, I can't complain much because we don't serve to go anyways.

My parents are also going to NYC next week! Dang it, I mean they are going for the usual 1 day thingy again. Man, I am so bummed that I cannot go because I could use a nice drive to relax. But let's see on that Monday I have class which I could careless for. However the more important things, is that I have my first I.E.P. meeting with one of my students. I really want to make sure those who are testing my girl Jessica B or J.B. as I like to call her now, don't shaft her so she needs to stay in Special Ed. Then later on Monday night there is the important Fantasy NBA Draft! Oh well, I think I'm gonna take a road trip soon enough once I recieve those who owe me, so I can pay back those that I owe.

Move Your Body
So I finally got word that yes, I do have a mild concussion from the Docta. So if this thing persists, then I should get a CAT scan, which I am kind of excited for because I've never gotten one of those before. Well at least OU football season is coming to an end today with one last game. It sucks that we will not be going to the playoffs this year. Although, I can't complain much because we don't serve to go anyways.

My parents are also going to NYC next week! Dang it, I mean they are going for the usual 1 day thingy again. Man, I am so bummed that I cannot go because I could use a nice drive to relax. But let's see on that Monday I have class which I could careless for. However the more important things, is that I have my first I.E.P. meeting with one of my students. I really want to make sure those who are testing my girl Jessica B or J.B. as I like to call her now, don't shaft her so she needs to stay in Special Ed. Then later on Monday night there is the important Fantasy NBA Draft! Oh well, I think I'm gonna take a road trip soon enough once I recieve those who owe me, so I can pay back those that I owe.

Move Your Body

Friday, October 22, 2004

So I went to FE 215 tonight, and my prof said that my row is the loudest row in the class. Everyone notices because Nicole and I from now on are not allowed to sit next to each other class, as we are just loud but funny. However, my prof also congratulated me after class for being quiet and not "wiggly" during class. I explained to her my constant headache situation and she believes that I have a slight concussion. Even right now, my headache persists and I had a couple of dizzy spells too. Man it just feels like my brain or something wants to explode out of my head. My neck is so stiff too that it hurts to look to either side.

Some good medicine tonight, was watching the Card's win! Man, it's gonna be an awesome series, the Red Sox vs. the Red Birds, don't know who to root for? I just hope it goes the distance with 7 games. Also on a Survivor front, I'm glad they did not vote for Eliza, so I still have 3 of my 4 still in. Although, I am beginning to like Ami now because I like how she plays the game. She speaks only when it is time to speak and she's very good at observing the game.

Broken

Wednesday, October 20, 2004

Wow, was tonight's game exciting! Man I do not know who I want to win, the Yanks or the Red Sox? I love an underdog but at the same time, I am probably one of the few who actually like the Yankees too. At least in the NL, I'm still rooting for the Lou! I miss my childhood memories back in the S-T-L.

Speaking of memories, it's been a lil over 3 years now since I've lived in the Twp. I'll never forget that first night I moved my stuff in. I was cruising down 26 mile Rd and it was pitch dark and all it had was a Mammoth Video, McDonald's, and an Amoco. Today, I cruised down 26 Mile and the growth is exciting yet frustrating too. Here are the new things that they've put up over the past 3 years that I love:

Meijer - Grocery Shopping, what don't they have?
Home Depot - Gotta get my handy man supplies from somewhere.
BlockBuster - Games and DVD's galore!
BW's - Chicken Wings!
Chili's - Need some place for a sophosticated meal for once.
Comerica - So easy to take care of my account now.
Target - Eh, it's always nice to have this around.
SpeedWay - Cheaper gas prices!

Now the things that I wish we could get rid that is built already:

Kohl's - Too many bad memories here.
Payless Shoes - No quality b-ball shoes here.
StarBucks - Yucky coffee!
Rio Wraps - Man, need to replace this with Taco Bell.

So with all this commercialism, of course traffic is now starting to build up some more. More homes are being built in the Twp. Kind of frustrating because everything seemed to be going at a steady, and peaceful pace. However, the cool part is that I believe we are getting a movie theater in this area too! Although, I miss the Heights too.

It's So Easy

Tuesday, October 19, 2004

Man, sleep schedule is totally out of whack then again did I really ever have one? With so many things going on in my life, I'm actually thankful that some things are coming to an end. The football season is nearing an end so now I can attend to get ahead of all my homework. It sucks though, I mean talk bout respect, today's game was amazing. The other team actually kept track of my stats throughout the game. Although I feel like Keyshawn, get all the yards but no TD's, and it's frustrating. Everyone else in the league, has figured out what the # 1 on my jersey stands for now. I'm also thankful that the WB V-Ball league is short because I don't like the fact of leaving 5:14. I miss my bro's and sisters in fellowship.

This past Sunday, I was coaching v-ball and football to some of my CBC kids. The parents loved the idea of this, so hopefully I can spend more time with them too. Talk about passion and desire to learn more bout the game of v-ball. I mean my girls, Jessica, Abby, Anna, and Emily kept wanting to stay outside in 40 degree weather to work on passing and serving. My goal for them is that I want them to be able to be the next S.S. of v-ball as they get older. I also worked with my boyz, Chris, Joseph, Phillip, Daniel, and Andrew on football. Man, if only half of them had more committment as the girls do with football and stopped focusin on feeding their tummys. However, it was funny how the boys kept making fun of the sport of v-ball. So the girls have issued a challenge that in a month, it will be a battle of the sexes girls vs. boyz. Man I can't wait to watch that. I love my girl Jessica, because she even participated in my football drills with the guys.

On The Way Down

Monday, October 18, 2004

Wow, what a weekend with a car theme to it. I'm kind of bummed that I didn't go to Mommy Moy's yummy hot pot especially with my favorite noodles. In addition, that the Hong's were there. Anyhoot, I returned to Basketball City today to run it up in Roachville, ghetto but it's like the Faygo of b-ball in this area.

After a good day of ballin, my cuz's and I were walking out. Then that's when we realized that my cuz's car got jacked up. They did a pretty good number on the door I must admit. It sucks because they took my cuz's cellie and wallet. So for the next 4 hours, we stayed at B-Ball City trying to take care of the situation because it just seemed like things kept getting worse. I tried not to be insensitive, while trying to deal with the cops, and AAA but it was entertaining for me. Because I just believed that there is something good that will come out of it. I sent my cuz's home with a friend while I hitched a ride with the tow truck dude. Man, riding with tow truck people for so many times, I gotta admit they are fun people to talk to.

While I got this to help take care, then there is my lil sis. Who had a flat on Friday, and for some odd reason goes out and buys 1 new tire. What happened to the spare, or at least 1 more tire? Anyways, to cut both of them short it's another situation that I have to help my sis in.

Anyways, it's a cool 4:46 now and I guess I should take a nap because it's gonna be a long day with the fam.

Not So Cool

Friday, October 15, 2004

I don't like it when I lose patience with people. I hate it even more when I let it show. It sucks even more when it feels like it has stabbed you right in heart. Sigh, sinners aren't we all?

For the longest time, I kept wondering what it would be like to have at least 1 CBC kid in where I was student teaching at. Well yesterday @ Iroquois it finally happened, well ex-CBC but close enough. As I was outside during 6-7 th hour patrolling the hallways, a familiar looking kid kept staring at me, and I did the same. It was Brandon Wong, boy has he grown now so now I got one kid calling me by my first name at Iroquois. It feels wierd too.

Today, I got the email that everyone else in the ED program has been waiting for. It's the email telling you which school you have to go to for your yearlong interview of student teaching. Meaning it's the end of the road of our college career. Just the other day I was chilling in the ERL with Mandi, Randy, Jen, Erica, and Suga Mama. They were all excited to be leaving OU finally and this semester would be their last together. The email says that if my interview goes well then I'll be student teaching at Magahay Elementary School working with the 6th grade class. I was kind of bummed because yes this is what we're all looking for, but yet I wasn't too happy.

I'm bummed because for the most part I won't see all my peeps at OU anymore.
I'm bummed because I love school and the goofing around that comes with it.
I'm bummed because I got 6th grade because I put down 4th grade as my first choice. I like doing 4th grade because then I can see the fruits of what I've been doing for 2 years. Teachin 6th grade, I won't get to see them because they'll be outtie.
The positive to possibly being there is that it is really close to my house and it's still in the Utica district. As a matter of fact, I believe it will only take me 20 minutes to get there.

Concetta and I were talking bout it today in class before I knew I was going to be here. She knows how much I love teaching @ Iroquois with my special ed because I want to get at least one student out of there and back into general ed. Since we're both Twppers, and live bout 5 minutes away from each other, we were hoping on another thing. We think it would be cool if we both got to student teach in the same building. So I wonder where she, Monica, Sarah, Josh, Kari, Erin, Nicole, M-Beth, and Julie are going?

Hmmm kind of a bummy day with my patience with certain peeps and the reality now of leaving OU.

Operation-Monopoly

Wednesday, October 13, 2004

Memories - I don't know how many weeks it's been into this semester now. For the most part, I'm living it up in all my classes. For the most part, Monica and I have been partners on everything in class. It's funny how, she is a Titan in the class of '01 so we always have that in common. The cool part about OU Football is that a couple of freshmen are Titans too. We were discussing how things have changed and how it was when I was on the team. With all this reflecting, I started looking back at all my school's websites to see who is still there. Plumbrook Elementary School was where it all started after transferring from Willow Woods. I started here halfway through my 2nd grade. I looked at the staff list, and there they were Mrs. Didur my 2nd grade teacher! I'll never forget her because she was my teacher my first year there. I saw Mrs. Raneiri, my sis's 1st grade teacher, she would always help me pick my sis up from school. Finally, Mrs. Harris and Dr. Gitlin well more so Mrs. Harris was one of the teachers who inspired me to be what I want to be today. She was one of the coolest teachers because she was my 3rd grade teacher. However, she loved our class so much she promised she would be with us in the 5th grade. She kept her word, and I noticed that she is still teachin 5th grade. Every Friday we would have a 5th grade battle of an hour of Dodge Ball, Mrs. Harris vs. Dr. Gitlin.

However, I was disappointed that the server to Davis Middle School was not working :( Which leads me to Stevenson High School so many memories there. I noticed that Mrs. Appleton is gone as she was the "hottest" teacher at school. I remember a lot of us guys tried to get into her class, to uh learn trig uh yeah that's it. Coach Bye, Price, and Emanuelle are all still there teaching and coaching. Mrs. Chase is now teaching at SHS though, whoa! She was my History teacher at Davis, and she was da bomb because all we did was talk bout hockey in her class. I noticed Mrs. Lusk is gone, no one spent as much time as I did with her in detention. Detention, man now there's a place where I got a lot of my homework done :) I always kept track of how many minutes I spend in detention by having tick marks in my locker. Lockers, another thing I miss about school! I was the only person who owned 4 lockers at SHS, 2 regular lockers, 1 football locker, and 1 b-ball locker. The 2 regular lockers helped me with the time I spend chillin at my locker plus closer to some other classes so I can cut down on unnessary detention. Actually, come to think of it I had 5 lockers :) I always used my sister's locker too if I got lazy to go back to any of my lockers. Finally, I saw Madame White no matter how many times I got in trouble with her, she always knew the real me. I mean I had her for French class for all 3 years! She was always able to tolerate my behavior, and trust me to help run the class. I'm glad she is still there too no matter how many times I had detention with her too.

With that, hopefully Monica and I can find some time to go back and visit SHS. Have you looked back at your school to see any of those teachers that stuck out to you in the past is still there?

So Far Away

Tuesday, October 12, 2004

Ya know after our football game today, I was just gonna be flat out complaining and pissed about today's entry. It frustrates me that I sit out for one play and it goes for an INT then returned for a TD. It irritates me how I decide to play on the bad hammy and chicky, to have more catches and yards then the rest of the team.

However, tonight He reminds me again that there are more things that are more important. I went to the Cantonese Gospel Night Outreach because some asked me to help out with the children's program. So as I walk in the door, who is the first person I see? I see my Grandpa and so I went to greet him right away. It baffled me because he is a man who's heart is so harden about the church concept. Then I found out that Uncle J had drove him out here with other peeps to share the gospel. I talked to Stephen to see if there will be follow up on the peeps who were here. Uncle J drove my Grandpa home while I stayed after to help clean. I was the last to leave with Joycie's mom to make sure everything was back in order and cleaned. I praise Him for using others to help reach out to my Grandpa. It's humbling to see how Uncle J has such a huge heart for my grandparents.

With that, I think I have some sort of ear infection to now :) Oh well, enough bout me although errr I left my Bible at CBC yesterday! PTL again just for using different people so the past 48 hours I could see Chris Q, Yuwei, and my Grandpa hear His Word.

Yeah

Monday, October 11, 2004

Redskins vs. Ravens, wow was that a fun game to watch! Man, all those hard hits were just so exciting to watch. I love Ray Lewis and Ed Reed because they talk so much, to psyche each other up, make the game entertaining, and they can back it up. Which leads me to say this, man my groin hurts along with my hammy after playing some more football today. I'm glad that I'm starting to get underneath my cuz's teammates. Our West Coast offense was clicking today, with our timing routes which hopefully turns into a W this Monday. My cuz, kept trying to talk smack to me because we both each had an INT already. At the height of this jawwing, I got my 2nd INT and returned it for a TD. I looked at him, flexed my bicep and kissed it with a wink. Smah mouth football only pumps me up even more. Then after my 1st recieving TD, I kept insisting his team cover me closer. My cuz, made referrences that even Moss is allowed his token TD, so of course I had to go get another. And another I shall get, however just for fun I threw it back so Stan could run it in, just to save anymore running on my hammy. I stared down one of them because I don't appreciate them picking on Aric just because he smaller. I mean I'm smaller than their Big Red guy, why don't he come pushing me around when I look at him? As the game, wore on of course the game started getting chippy because Eric got tripped. So I guess that made our pretty blue flags that we were wearing irrelevant. Because on one of my grabs, I just darted through their team, then I got tackled because he just wrapped me up. Ooooh that only got me more excited as I just wanted to toss my flags down and say I'm ready to hit too.

I got hit some more, but it just feels so good in a way. Some wear n tear, with some war wounds, man just gotta love that feelin of an intense battle. If only my chicken and hammy didn't hurt so much. Oh well, it's all mental, 4th quarter baby is the test of who wants it more.

In My Own Mind

Friday, October 08, 2004

Well I pulled an all niter last night and still ain't sleepy yet. I guess that's because I've had a lot on my mind today. One thing is that I am really learning a lot in terms of being a student teacher for the Special Ed at Iroquois Middle School. Although I'm bummed that the students aren't as responsive as my elementary kids were, but I'm still learning. I've become close to some of my students already, one is my 6th grade girl, Jessica. I've been doing a lot of 1 on 1 help with her math needs. She's such a cutie and it pains me to see her in here because I know she is a really bright girl. During my prep hour, I got a chance to look at her files in terms of IQ scores, etc. She barely qualified as a special ed student, so I know that she is smarter than she thinks she is to be in there. I also read some of her strengths from the school psychologist, saying that she is a hard worker and always wants to please others. I see all that in her when I spend time with her for math because she always wants to show Miss Wojie how well she is doing. In 4 weeks, she has her IEP meeting/testing to see if she shall remain in special ed or not. I want to get her out of special ed, but at the same time she isn't strong enough to do some of the subject matters on her own. I really want to get all those special ed kids out of there because some of them don't need it. But I gotta start one at a time, so I will put a lot of effort in helping Jessica get out of there and be ready to take that test. I also get a chance to meet her parents as well, so I hope I can help everyone else to continue to progress.

I saw and read things that just kept bring back the history. It's wierd how Dan mentioned it something along the line with it prior to what I saw/read today. Sometimes, I just wish I can bury it but it creeps back in some sort of way. One part, I thought I had something encouraging to say, but seeing what I saw today just kind of makes me feel as if there is no point to it. Then reappears those "what if's" things that you wonder if you did things differently. Seeing/reading it really opened my eyes of how some have really changed. The more I think about it, the more frustrated I get because I feel as if I failed. Wow, even thinking about it even more, it serves as 2 fold. The trip to Lapeer is maybe what I need to heal because I know I must keep that hope. Although, maybe Dan and the crew were right about me 5 years ago, and it is what it is today.

Most Wanted

Wednesday, October 06, 2004

Woohoo my Did You Know fact for the day! Today, I learned from everyone laughing at me in class that using too much hand sanitizer is bad for you :( Everyone started laughing at me because I kept talking about how good it feels on my hands and stuff. Everyone got a kick out of it even more when I told them that I used it 5 times within an hour during Bio just because I got bored. I believe it is true because I've noticed now that my skin on my hands are cracking and developing some serious dry skin. So to all y'all use soap and water! I just gotta cut down on this stuff, and here I thought it was the greatest invention because I have it in all my bags and car.

What else, I've really started getting back into watching boxing lately. It brings back of my childhood memories of my daddy and I just watching boxing on HBO all the time. I remember I would never be able to stay up long enough for the main event then my dad would wake me up for the final round. It also helps that I bought the game Fight Night 2004 too.

Finally, just as I thought my body couldn't take anymore. Howie's friend, asked me to play with them on Thursday night now in the Warren league. The tough part will be balancing all this with everything else in my life. Plus, Wendy wants me to play with her team on Sunday's for pick up too at SchoolioCraft. 6 is now that magic number, with that must sleep earlier and continue to maintain energy and prodution during the day.

Move Your Body

Monday, October 04, 2004

Suffering in Christ, man it's just hard to go through suffering alone now in Christ. Whoooo what a concept. So it's finally kicked off, the week where all leagues start and already it kind of sucks. I know that I will need to sleep a little longer in order for my body to feel the way it is right now. Today, was the kickoff for the OU season for football. My mindset, forget everything that we accomplished last year because this is a new year. After 1 game now, I've developed the reputation once again because of all the chatter on the field. I just play the game and people recognize it for them to make comments as these:

"Man, we can just start calling you Champ (as in Champ Bailey)"
" Watch # 1, he's their go-to guy"
" Nice interception, # 1"
" # 1 is their Terrell Owens, somebody cover him"

It just sucks that we lost by a touchdown. We got beat by a better team today, I can say that for sure. Although, we had 2 shady calls. The first was my interception and where the ball was spotted. I picked it off in the endzone right at the goalline, but the ref said I was down at our 1. Then I had a touchdown reversed, as the line ref said I was out of bounds. Although other peeps said that as I dove, both of my feet dragged at the back of the endzone. We need a # 2 reciever behind me because now the rest of the league has taken notice. In addition, same thing as last year, we need another good cornerback on the otherside of me. Our CB and S got burned on the same play twice. Without Ray, our team isn't as strong defensively because he was our Freak. He was the only other respectable defensive player that peeps took notice of last year. Unless something happens, as Peter said today I just gotta lock down on every team's top reciever now instead of just defending half the field. Man, gotta find the joy through this suffering.

# 1, the new jersey number of the season since they don't have # 13 :(
I learned a few things today, first off although it was only a day, I'm glad that I got to worship with the Ambassadors peeps at Echo Grove. Man, I love Echo Grove's distance it's only 20 minutes from my house.

However, I had a nice drive down Mound just seeing all this open farm land, and trees drooping over the road with their leaves in all different colors. Standing in front of the lounge, I wish I had my camera, because it was just gorgeous. The lake had its ripples, the tree branches swaying in motion, capped off with a beautiful sunrise.

I drove past Big Red too! That place brought me so many memories, of apple picking with the family. I remember the hay rides too and chuckin apples at my sister. Man I miss that place.

I also learned how far 32 Mile went down which is pretty far. I'm thankful that they Romeo bypass is almost complete so now we can fly down M-53 til 34 Mile. I also learned that Drahner Rd amazingly streches out pretty far too.

I had a good time just reflectin on what joy is and what Paul was writing about.

I got a chance to see how the PK's will look like this year for football. I wish some of the teams would be as awful as the team we played today. Well, at least I got to be called Dante on kickoffs and they kicked away from me.

Finally, I learned that xanga actually has some advantages to it. I actually created an account for xanga too. The question is, do I sell out on blogspot?

Happy Happy Joy Joy - Ren & Stimpy

Friday, October 01, 2004

I came home last night from 5:14 sitting on the couch and just having some good prayer time. It's too bad that I wake up this morning to just have a bad day. Eh, I've had worst but in the end it's still funny to laugh at my day. Here are the events that lead up to the not so good day:

1) Overslept for Bio class

2) Parked the car on the top floor of the garage. As I walk out with my backpack on, the zipper busts loose and out came my books and notes all over the parking structure.

3) Worst part about the zipper, was that the bag of french bread from 5:14 spilled everywhere :(

4) Arrive to Bio, 35 minutes late to only find out the prof forgot the review sheet for next week's exam.

5) Got McDonald's breakfast after Bio. Got home to figure out they overcharged me on my breakfast.

6) Arrived to FE 215, only to realize that I left my homework at home!

7) 2 Fast 2 Furious my way back home thinking it would take only half hour at most to get back to class. However it took an hour to get back, but boy did class fly by.

8) She took attendance when I got back, and most peeps knew that I left. However, I thought I was slick pulling a fast one on the prof. But yeah, she smart and pointed that out, and the class got a good laugh.

9) She let out us early though so we could go watch the Debate. Yes, the sad part is that I actually watched it and only reinforced my feelings that what both of them say is a crock of shit.

10) Finally, watched Survivor only to see Mia got voted off! Dang, stupid old Lisa who think's she is with the young group. At least she finally sided with the old crew, because she is 44!

So what a Thursday, all I can do is laugh about it. You can laugh too if you think it is funny. Well the bright side is that I can say hey it's Friday now. The sad part is, I'll be serving up the ABC ya know. Seriously though, man that Debate was draining because you've got Kerry complaining about Bush's run. While it's easy for him to complain because he ain't the prez. Then you got Bush screwing around the Iraqi's and the education system over here. They both kept talking bout how their plans will work. I wish I was there to moderate, but I don't know how the G can that guy sit there for 90 minutes straight. Anyways, I think both gentlemen are a couple of lying bastards. Here is a funny website, just click on it (Presidential Debate) and hit the "click to play" picture, and make sure you have your sound on.

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