Fill My Cup - Yesterday, my G-ma had her surgery done in the morning, and praise god that it was a successful one. She has a pacemaker in her heart now, and seemed to be feeling better afterwards. I went back to Beaumont after my class to see my mommy in there too. However, things went south all of a sudden. My G-Ma had no strength in her to move any part of her body, could not even use her lips to speak, and could not even open her eyes. She was complaining about chest pains which I thought was normal. However, the doc told me that he is worried about those chest pains because it should not be there. The docs and nurses are worried that she could have a heart attack and are trying to figure out the cause of it.

I'm really thankful right now, that my G-Ma is at Troy Beaumont because for the past couple of days now it has been the center for me. All I do is go there to and from school or at home, 15 minutes each way. I asked for some time off from the v-ball games so I can spend more time at the hospital. I went back last night for my 3rd trip after our OU V-ball 2nd round game. It was a sight I haven't seen in awhile, my grandparents children all in the same room together. My mom, and aunt as sisters trying to tend to my G-Ma, while my 2 uncles as brothers keep trying to talk to the nurses. Then there was me, the 1st grandchild just trying to help out as well.

My uncle was telling me how he was scared when he took her to the ER that Sunday morning. He told me at one point that my G-Ma's heart beat went to 0 so it did flat line and 5 docs came in trying to get it back up. My G-Ma kept throwing up last night, but she kept telling me how much she appreciates me always displaying my love to my parents. I keep waiting and praying for the doc to switch my G-Ma out of Critical Care, so the family can be a little relieved.

Tonight, is the OU V-ball Finals too and as predicted it is Mike's team vs. us. It has been estimated that this Finals will draw the biggest crowd, with at least 3 sororities coming, the OU Women's team, some of the eliminated teams, and parents all coming in to watch. This makes it 9 straight Finals appearance now, and we are going for the repeat championship once again. My ankle, is almost healthy, but I am drained of energy with the constant thought of my G-Ma being in the hospital. I never realized how much it takes out of you when you have a loved one in the hospital. I am hoping tonight when I go back that they decide to switch my G-Ma to the Telemetry unit instead.

Mountains Move

Fill My Cup - Yesterday, my G-ma had her surgery done in the morning, and praise god that it was a successful one. She has a pacemaker in her heart now, and seemed to be feeling better afterwards. I went back to Beaumont after my class to see my mommy in there too. However, things went south all of a sudden. My G-Ma had no strength in her to move any part of her body, could not even use her lips to speak, and could not even open her eyes. She was complaining about chest pains which I thought was normal. However, the doc told me that he is worried about those chest pains because it should not be there. The docs and nurses are worried that she could have a heart attack and are trying to figure out the cause of it.

I'm really thankful right now, that my G-Ma is at Troy Beaumont because for the past couple of days now it has been the center for me. All I do is go there to and from school or at home, 15 minutes each way. I asked for some time off from the v-ball games so I can spend more time at the hospital. I went back last night for my 3rd trip after our OU V-ball 2nd round game. It was a sight I haven't seen in awhile, my grandparents children all in the same room together. My mom, and aunt as sisters trying to tend to my G-Ma, while my 2 uncles as brothers keep trying to talk to the nurses. Then there was me, the 1st grandchild just trying to help out as well.

My uncle was telling me how he was scared when he took her to the ER that Sunday morning. He told me at one point that my G-Ma's heart beat went to 0 so it did flat line and 5 docs came in trying to get it back up. My G-Ma kept throwing up last night, but she kept telling me how much she appreciates me always displaying my love to my parents. I keep waiting and praying for the doc to switch my G-Ma out of Critical Care, so the family can be a little relieved.

Tonight, is the OU V-ball Finals too and as predicted it is Mike's team vs. us. It has been estimated that this Finals will draw the biggest crowd, with at least 3 sororities coming, the OU Women's team, some of the eliminated teams, and parents all coming in to watch. This makes it 9 straight Finals appearance now, and we are going for the repeat championship once again. My ankle, is almost healthy, but I am drained of energy with the constant thought of my G-Ma being in the hospital. I never realized how much it takes out of you when you have a loved one in the hospital. I am hoping tonight when I go back that they decide to switch my G-Ma to the Telemetry unit instead.

Mountains Move

Whirlwind - Hmmmm I wonder if this is my earliest entry ever? This Thanksgiving weekend or as they call it a break, was for sure not no break for me. It seemed like everything I had expected to happen didn't happen. Then again, it is God's control and not mine but now I am just left with a bunch of emotions of peaks and valleys. This weekend also reminded me of why I should be more DTA too.

Turkey Day was smaller this year, as it was just my cousins, and sis eating. Actually kind a liked it smaller this year too. Friday was Turkey Bowl, I guess or just football. Oh well, I have a lot of scrapes and scars from the ice cutting my knees up. But I'd take that over the sprained ankle I have now from Saturday b-ball. It sucks I kept playing on it, then after sharing I stopped. The low point was when Mike asked me if I could give it a go because the team needed me and I had to sit it out.

Then came Sunday morning worship, I was somewhat drained already from Guys Night. My mommy called me right after worship was over with. She informed me that my Grandma has just entered the ER at Troy Beaumont and wanted me to go right away to see what was going on. I just wanted to freeze time right there, because I did not know what to do. It was like I wanted to spend more time talking to everyone that came back home. Then I had to see what was going on with Stephanie and Carmen for today. Auntie Betty needed me to help her find the tri-pod for Jr. Church. Lil' Abby wanted me to talk to Miles because he got her all upset. It was like everything came at me like an avalanche.

I chose to go to Beaumont first, and as I was driving I could not help but think what if this was it my last chance to see my Grandma? I kept reflecting about the times we had, and praying that I can make it in time and that everything is ok. I thank you to those who had are keeping this in their prayers as well. I was escorted to the Critical Care area, and thought brought back memories of last year as my Grandma was here. The nurse pretty much told me, that my Grandma was suffering from an irregular heartbeat and showed me how her heart was beating. Her heart kept having these pauses and the time intervals kept increasing and it hit up to 7 seconds a beat. That was when they gave her some pill to speed her heart rate back up because they believed that if they didn't then she would of flatlined.

My Grandma was given other pills to take but she was unsure about it. So I was translating what each pill does and the tough part was trying to bring back all my toy-san vocab. As the day went on, I called Kristyn to give her a heads up about everything and that I will have to skip the first round for OU Playoffs with my bum ankle and that I wanted to be with my mom when she came to visit my Grandma. However, it turned out that I had to play because half the team was still gone for the weekend. Some peeps around the league had heard about my G-ma and could see I was injured and gave me props for playing.

So now what? I continue to sit by my phone waiting for Beaumont to call me what time the surgery is. It is tough because I have a presentation to give this afternoon, I wanted to hang out with Emoy before he goes back, and the 2nd round of playoffs start today. The other team already made it clear to me that they will be gunning for me since I am injured. I am tired, and drained but cannot give up.

Move

Frost! - Was that cool today or what? First day of snow before Thanksgiving! Anyways, I was ath the Lowery Center today @ OU. Prior to then, I thought it was a big babysitting joint for the parents ot drop their lil' ones off while they go to class. Dude, I was dead wrong! The Lowery Center is a pre-school/nursery place for kids from 9-4 everyday. That is just so cool, so I volunteered today since I have to write a paper about my experience down there. I was in the playroom for a good portion of the time, I just kind of stuck out since it was my first day. None of the kids wanted to play with me :( all of which were 4-5 year olds. So I went off shooting baskets on my own :) Until a lil girl, named Bionca came up to me and held my hand. Then she pulled towards the other kids, and then we all played. It was because of her initiative that I was able to play tag, races, and etc. with them

M-Beth works down there too, which helped out so that I could chill with someone. Bionca though really made my day by always holding my hand and showing me around. I'm thankful for her openness, and it is an experience I'll never forget down there.

Thank goodness I don't have to wake up early for Bio, Thursday morning. I was reading, well listening to Chinchie's xanga, and sweeeeeet she has one of my all time favorite songs on her site now! I love Look at Us by Serena Paris!

Out To Get Me

Let It Go - Well just got word, that the OU V-ball playoffs start this weekend. I was hoping that I could get that extra day to kick back with Ben, Liu's, and The Legend Killer at the very least. Eh, can't eat too much this week, cuz it will be time to go to work. Going for the 9th straight Finals appearance.

If there is another thing that I am thankful for, is the ability to recharge my energy each day or the thing where I do not need too much sleep. So it felt good tonight to know that I stayed up for the past 3 hours rotting my mind away on Smackdown vs. Raw. I wonder how long Papa Wong and I can keep playing this game? I wonder if we'll see the debut of Cowman this weekend created by The Legend Killer himself? Possible Royal Rumble this Saturday for the CBC Belt?

Anyways, time to sleep in which means me for moi probably getting up at 9 a.m. One thing I do not have is the ability to sleep-in uncontrollably.

You Can't See Me

Gnivigsknaht - Hmmmm I kept staring at my planner today during SE 355. I am really looking forward to this week, well of course peeps could make the case for Thanksgiving week. Which for some strange reason much like a Valentine's Day, yeah Thanksgiving should be everyday. Anyways, so what to look forward to well what stinks is that I'll either be late or not there at the CBC Service on Wednesday night. I have yet to be at the start of a Thanksgiving Service, why I tell you? Cuz of work, you would be surprised that so many people find it satisfying to sink their teeth into some ABC is equavilent to turkey. Anyways, let's move past that Thursday mmmm turkey with the family. But with Turkey Bowl on Friday now, and OU V-ball playoffs starting this weekend, well can't eat much. Finally Saturday is the Guys Reunion I guess you can call it that, and it is in the Twp. Hmmm I wonder if my Abby is coming over on Thanksgiving Day?

But the biggest thing I look forward to this week, is getting most or if not all my homework done! Yup it sounds dorky but I am trying to get 2 weeks ahead of my classes. Today I had a brain fart many times too, because in SE 355 we have to write down a question relating to Special Education or teaching. We have to do this at the beginning of each class and our prof would answer them. So what does my card read:

"When do you think the NHL lockout will end, and will the Pistons repeat this year as champs?"

Everyone else got a crack out of it :) I am glad I can put a smile on peep's faces. I also had a meeting with Prof. Pipan because he wants us to give him of what we think our grade should be. So of course I said "5.0" but it sucks because the OU system only goes up to 4.0 So now I do not know what I should give myself? I wanna say 4.0, but honestly I do not deserve it. So AHHHHHHH what should I give myself? A 3.99999?

Held On To You ;)

Royal Rumble - So the talk of the weekend was the Pistons vs. Pacers brawl. Since Friday night, and even until I heard the suspensions today, the actions of each player has been on my mind. First off, I want to say is that Ben Wallace is wrong for shoving Artest like that, while many want to blame Artest. It was not that hard of a foul, and I believe if the positions were switched, I bet Ben would of tried swatting that shot too, with only 45 seconds left. Ben realizes is hence he wants to apologize to Artest.

2nd thing is, I honestly believe I would of done the same thing if I was Artest. Had I got hit with a beer bottle, I would of flew into the stands too. Yeah as professional athletes they are suppose to have a higher standard, but at that does not give anyone the right to push that point. Example would be, if I had my class and someone hurled something into my classroom hitting one of my students, I would fly in there too. I believe Jackson should of been suspended with the most games for his actions.

However, with all that said maybe my agreement with Artest's actions are wrong. Yesterday at CBC b-ball, I lost my patience and threw a couple of chairs across the room. It is one thing to know that I am open on offense, it is another then when your teammates tell you, but what pushed it is when the opposition says the same thing. Once Stockton was traded, things went smoothly, I loved my team because it was a team where we complimented each other so well with or without the ball. Majority of the offense went through me, and the credit goes to great teammates in Big Nasty, Cougie Boozer, Jerry aka G.Hill, and Ol' Mike. But what I said earlier, whether it be Artest or myself, came during sharing. Big Nasty was sharing, and as we were reading Gal. 5:22-23, main words self-control really stuck out at me. Like peeps saying bout Artest right now, I gave those who believe a bad name yesterday for my actions with the chairs. Just that competitive spirit and fire in me, but it must be fruitful too.

Man almost 2 a.m. and I have about 8 hours left to start and finish my paper on my girl Jessica B.

Let's Get It Started ;)

Lions, Panthers, and Mustangs "Oh My" - I'm thankful that I finally got my interview over with at Magahay Elementary School. Although it did not go according to what I was expecting, in the end it is God's Will for me to be there for the whole year of 2005. Starting January I will be officially a Magahay Mustangs. Which only means, at the end of this year I will no longer be an Iroquois Panthers :( I am still upset that I am no longer an Edmonson Lions either :( I still miss my Edmonson kids, there has been not a night where I don't go through my pictures of them and think about them as I go to bed. I can only hope Jackie, Carlee, Chris, Brendon, Kayla, Monica, Rob, etc are having a good year.

Which led me to today just taking pics of my Iroquois kids. Because of their age I can't even call them kids, more like young adults to me already. Although I was sadden that I found out that Kylie, Jessica B, Nicole, and Cidney all got into a fight yesterday. Plus Sarah got involved too and she ain't even in my class, aiyah my girls! 2 of them got sent down to the counseling office too. I'm glad that I got a chance to at least talk to Jessica B. and Nicole in private to see what went down because I don't want none of that going on in my room especially those that I love. I got a good shot of Alyssa too today, I believe that she can succeed back in the mainstream! I plan on doing a surprise visit next week on my break between classes because I don't think I could go a whole week plus without seeing them. Carl believes that it is impossible for me to still be there and at Magahay starting in January, well I guess I'll have to prove him wrong.

Which leads me to my first impressions of Magahay. Well it helps that my teacher loves sports, it is just too bad he is like 60 something. I can't wait till I get to decorate my own desk with OU and Michigan stuff because Lambert's desk is full of Sparty love. It will be a challenge for me at this joint with 31 kids. The school is much like Messmore meaning open classrooms. Some of the kids do not like the current student teacher, I am assuming because he is 40 something. They got more excited for me it seemed like because they know my age, I seem more hip-hop, and well love Eminem. I even met a girl today in my class, Jacklyn who reminds me of Jackie from Edmonson. Miss my kids still, my dream would be if they could all be at CBC so that I can at least see them once a week.

My Class

Ghosts of the Past - Mike, Joey, and I all sat in the corner of the Rec Center complaining about all the bad teams in this year's league. The tough part was learning that Joey has decided to pull his team out of the league this year, mainly due to scheduling conflicts. No 4-Play this year, and we sat there reminising our battles the past 4 years, each winning the title 4 times. This is Joey's last semester which probably means the end of his team. This only reminds me again how much I love being at OU and my time is coming to an end too. Yet to not have one last Finals matchup against each other is just not the same. It is wierd to know now that this year, odds are we are going to our 9th straight Finals and facing a new opponent.

What is one last battle with each other though? Joey and I along with Mike and Jeff a new v-ball stud at the Rec decided to go at it in 2's. Our game of 2's for fun, drew more attendance than all the other IM v-ball games going on today. Of course the game ended 15-13, but we all didn't care who won/lost because we knew that it was gonna be the best v-ball game of this semester. We had other people coming up to us afterwards, wanting us to show them the fundamentals. We believe we set the bar at OU and it just upsets us to see this semester's teams look so bad.

At least the Men's League ended today, making our team the champs. With Joey's team done, since I've already collected 1 shirt, if our team wins the Co-ed I've already decided to give my championship shirt to Joey. Kind of a graduation gift, but we also respect each other and I want him to go out of IM as a champ because he does not take a single play off.

Which leads me to the last thing, where I struggle at. So far, every team sees our's and Mike's team as arrogant and cocky. Reason is, if our team has a big lead I usually tell our team to help sideout for them but in a subtle way. Every team views us as insulting the other's team's intelligence. While Mike and Joel making it obvious by either purposely serving to the wall or passing 1 handed. My way at least, I learned from CBC and Howard, ya know just serve it out. So it is tough that Mike and our team has this perception of being arrogant, but is that fair? I mean we play the game the way it is meant to be played. We'll see if our play makes others play at our level, but Finals prediction Mike's BSF (which stands for Bump, Set, Fuck, their motto) vs. 4-Getta Bout it.

Ahahahahahah

Daddy's Here - Today, I was blessed to witness more peeps entering His family. I like today's format better too because of the testimony sharing before getting dunked. Part of the baptism is, public testimony which is better than baptismal dinner. Either way it is still all good, but just for once I would like to try how Highland Park does there baptisms. In the summer, they go out to a beach or some big body of water and have their baptisms there. Sounds pretty cool eh?

Seeing those in YTF/D-Ship wanting to mature in Christ is just so encouraging. One of my boyz came up to me after worship and asked me what it was like when I got baptised. I was sharing with him and he told me that he is really excited bout the next chance to get baptised. I also believe that he knows the purpose as well, and I just ask God to prepare his heart for the next opportunity.

Which leads me to my last thing for tonight, I am excited to see one of my boyz continue his growth at CBC. However, I also got a chance to stick around for Jo, and B-12's family's going away party. I am still bummed that Jo is leaving for Shanghai soon and I am sure her girls feel the same way. I did my best, but His Will will be done, just wish I could see her continue with her faith at CBC. Even cruised around tonight, thinkin back those days when we first met and how we treated each other.

Rookie

Conference Call - Today was my first day of being on the flipside of parent-teacher conferences. Back then, my parents never went to my conferences because I was a good boy :) well it helps working at the restaurant so they never knew some of the things that I did. Anyways, I got a chance to meet a lot of my kids parents, and it was great joy for me too because a lot of my students came. So I got to spend time with them while Ms. Wojie would talk to the parents. However, I do wonder if Kevin's parents are gonna come in. Yesterday I learned that he was suspended for telling another one of my students, Mercedes to "go down there." When Ms. Wojie told me that at first I had no clue what she was talking bout. Then she said that Kevin pointed and told Mercedes that, and he is lucky that this isn't my classroom because boy I would of smacked him around first for saying that.

I looked through J.B.'s portfolio that she prepared for conferences. It is funny because the kids are told that they are suppose to put only bout 5 of their best work in there. She has everything since the beginning of the school year, so it is the fattest one there. But she takes pride in her work and she just wants to do well in Special Ed. I spent time with her at her Bake Sale since she asked me to go to that as well, and I purchased some yummy goodies. I got a chance to talk to Nicole and Sarah, 2 of the 3 now as I call them the Mall Girls, all they were missing was Cidney. Although I always wonder why Sarah always giggles when I walk in, but I had a good chat with Nicole bout scary movies. Then I gotta chance to meet another one of my cuties, Alyssa's mom. Alyssa really catches my attention because she is dealing with domestic probs at home. So sometimes she talks to me bout it, but then she doesn't because of the length. I just really want to help her in and out of the classroom. She is always the first one done with her work and does what she is asked of.

Lastly, I should of asked for permission to go to Bruno's IEP meeting today. He reminds me of me in terms of how he talks back to teachers and sometimes so care-free bout doing his homework. He is also 14 next week and is in the 7th grade, so he is of course older than all the 8th graders too. I feel we really connect, just because he views me as the coolest teacher in the school because of my age, and that I can relate to them. Just last week he got kicked out of Art class, so instead of him going to the office, I had him come to my room so we can chat. I really don't want to leave this school, almost the same feeling I got when I was at Edmonson earlier this year. I really miss my kids at Edmonson and I wonder how they are doing in the 5 grade now. This job is so rewarding and I love all my kids, although some of them are good friends to me too because we have our own handshake and stuff.

Show Me Your Soul

Respect Mah Authoritay! - So the thought of the day was, do I challenge our prof in his thinking bout being born gay? After last week's incident, who had the guts to challenge the prof the way Michelle did? I shared about the incident to C.Lip and he wouldn't even go up against a prof. So I figured what they hey, might as well make it exciting because of my lil prob with authority figures. However, I had to talk to Michelle first because she felt so discouraged as she described as "being slammed" by the prof. I brought the subject up today in class, and I believe our prof, had a sense where I was going with it. So rather than battling it out like he did with Michelle, he asked if I could save it for another time with him. He sensed that I was more prepared in the argument bout homo's because he kept giving me the look of "which point am I going at." Defending the faith, bout P-2 too, whether it is a prof or not, I ain't scared. Grades is one thing, faith, hope, and love is another. Don't try this with your higher ups either ;)

Model

Discouraged - Man I just got done watching the Pistons double OT victory over the Clippers. I was having these thoughts during worship this past Sunday as Pastor B was challenging the question. I will have to expand on it eventually but more or less, how much love can you give to others? And how do you keep it up when they just spit back and throw it in your face?

Is it me, or does confrontations just surround me? Today @ the Rec Center as I was watching the games before our's, I was holding onto the other game ball. I was entrusted with it since I am tight with most of the staff there. Then this Marko Jaric look alike comes up to me, trying to start something because he wanted the ball for his team to practice. He kept trying to rip it from my hand, until we were in each other's faces. I finally gave it to him, because my mind was hey I'll give you that ball all you want when I see you in the playoffs ;)

Speakin of playoffs, you had the scene Mike, Joey, and I all talking on the court. We were all discouraged by the schedule this year. Joey's team is in but his team cannot make it to most of their games. Mike & Joel do not like the new schedule either, and they took it out on Krystin which I took offense to. But keep it cool with her, because we'll see them in the playoffs too. However, it was cool for our games now because now we have our own crowd, the OU V-ball Girls Team. They also like our team name too, 4-Getta Bout it, guess who came up with that one. I figure I wanna send a message to the rest of the teams out there, bout there chances of winning.

Lastly, I was discourage @ Troy's v-ball game because I helped the refs call a lot of stuff against our own team. Then when there were some calls that were iffy, I suggested replay for a couple of them to be fair. MJ Chisholm's team fires back at me and tells me "to go screw yourself" and they used some inappropriate language to some of my other teammates. It is one thing they direct things at me, but it is another when they try to imtimdate our team. There big, round fella kept doing most of the talkin, so I stated reasons why it should be replay, then I ended it with "are you following me Tiny Tim?" Of course, the rest of there team takes offense to me calling there teammate a name, and I am wondering did y'all just not to the same to my team? A big surprise that some of us had to get separated, but man being honest to help them with calls, I thought it would be respectful, a sense of goodsportsmanship. It didn't go that way, which again raises my early question from above.

I guess, I need a refill on His love.

Realest

DarkSide - So this weekend was quite an eventful one, I guess. I kept thinking back bout what JW shared about, in terms of thanksgiving. Well on that day at least, I am still thankful for being alive. With the injury bug going around now, I'm glad the cut over my eye and my bone bruise from the People's Elbow is healing up. I'm thankful for JW's kind gift of trying to lure be back to the DarkSide :) MTG, new series! I'm also thankful for today's message as it was a challenging one for each of us. Thankful for God giving offering us the gift of salvation as I was reminded today, with my bread and juice! What else is there? Thankful for the amazing things that happened at the Youth Retreat. I'm thankful for the time I fellowshipped with B-12 and Carmen (gotta give her a nickname now) today. Thankful also for Krystin playing with us this year for OU V-ball, her attitude has been like a breath of fresh air for me. I'm thankful for the 3 on 3 I got to play against the OU Women's V-ball team :) and I look forward for the next time, because we swapped digits. Finally, I'm thankful for being able to get the classes that I wanted for next semester. 2 of the 4 I'm in there with Monica! Plus I am thankful for having at least 1 class with Erin, and I cannot wait till tommorrow to see everyone else's schedule. Thankful for the chance to go to sleep now!

Open The Eyes Of My Heart

Bush Ramifications - Today in FE 210, we were discussing bout a book we are suppose to be reading and how it relates to the world. As discussions continued, it started getting political hot & heavy too. After the first 5 minutes, you can tell who voted for who a battle line was drawn out between Bush vs. Kerry. The discussion turned into bickering amongst each other and the 4 silents ones (Monica, Sarah, Nicole, and myself). I only kept my mouth shut because I haven't been to class in a week now. Anyways, we started talking bout homesexuality and are people born gay or is it by choice. Prof. Pipan said that it is fact that people are born gay, and to me that was a bold statement to make. Granted that I do not have all the facts either, while the motherlover Michelle was arguing that it is by choice. Many people slammed Michelle hard because she was trying to bring in her beliefs and at the same time she is recognized as ignorant too. In the end, my prof shut her up so bad that Michelle got up and just stormed out of class. Michelle is a sister in Christ, and I know as the crew knows it is up to me to figure out how to restore peace in the classroom. If only I had more facts to back up Michelle at that time.

In other news, Howard may be done for the year :( We won 4 out of 5 games tonight in the Warren league, man I'm glad that I finally get to run a quicker offense. All I got to do was hit shooters the whole night. This league is great because of some of the Open v-ball players playing here. It sucks though to possibly think that Howie is done for the year, I feel as if through this league together he can still teach me so much more. I put the pressure on myself to pick it up with our top passer/setter gone.

Hmmm time to watch Survivor!

Tic Toc

Good morning, so I figured to do a morning entry since I don't feel like going to Bio that early in the morning. At Iroquois Middle School yesterday, I learned that next week I'll have half days, yay for that. However, it would only be a yay if I was a student :( It's a boo because I have to stay for parent-teacher conferences all the way till the evening. I do look forward to meeting some of my students' parents though. I had another interesting convo with Cidney again, as she was telling me how she's gonna get braces. However, she'll never smile because it will ruin her rep. Gotta love this girl because of the fact that she thinks she is so much older than everyone else.

Finally, I can say I went to GG's (Ajishin) to eat with my small group. It's a blessing to have this small group and share a meal together. But man, I must of had food poisoning or something because my stomach was not feeling right that whole night. Going to Larry's, man I felt really queasy or something like that. Then off to my game, as each game passed my stomach was like in knots. I was just thankful to get through the night and now the Z Team is in first place. 420's continue to scout me to prepare for next week's game. Hmmm I guess it is time to go to class now. I do look forward to going to the Rec with Ashley after class. We're gonna put ourselves in what I call the chamber at OU. We're gonna see who the real deal is, boy I hope she is as good as she advertises herself.

My Prog's

Hopeful One -Man, my parents are coming back from NYC right now. So bummed that I could not go, but I did attend my first IEP meeting today! It looks like my girl J.B. will still be in Special Ed for another year and I got a chance to learn more about her weaknesses. I still believe that she will get out of Special Ed eventually. Harvest Night was a great blessing because it was a nice change of pace. It was encouraging to see some of my YTF girls serving in different capacities. Whoa, the moonwalk was cool too, BooBoo (Christine) and I definetely had fun in there together. Tex and Mex, was quite interesting as well but in the end for the glory of God. Finally, something else has been on my mind. The idea and thought as some would say quite insane, but I must try to do something. As each day passes now, I learn a lot more in terms of which avenue to go and how to deal with it. As someone close to me once said, "you can't save the world." My reply "you're right but at the same time I rather die trying then not do anything at all."

I got back from the OU V-ball Capt Meeting tonight, a lil disappointed because I did not see Joey's team. Has our battle for OU V-ball supremacy finally ended? If it has, then a new chapter was written tonight as peeps peg Mike's team to challenge us in the Finals. V was talking to me about how she's gonna be calling sportsmanlike conduct this year too. See you have T.O.'s touchdown dances, then in v-ball I have my Kill Celebrations. My poses/dances after a kill is to entertain the game, some are still annoyed by it. But as T.O. from Shannon Sharpe said "if you don't like it, then stop me." If 6 v-ball leagues aren't enough, T-Yee has asked me to run with him in the new all men's league at OU. Let's tally that one up for 7 leagues now during this semester, yup I'm thankful that I am still The Kid and haven't hit that Senior mode yet. It is all bout training and making my body a slave in this area. Mental, physical, and spiritual as 1 on the court ;)

Voting Prediction: Bush Repeats as Prez, like father like son.

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