Tuesday, February 09, 2010
My Papa!
My Papa is still the strongest man I know! To celebrate turning 50, last Saturday he set another California State record for bench press by lifting 407.5 lbs. The American record is 418 lbs and he assures me that he will be breaking that soon! Love you Papa!
Thursday, February 04, 2010
What's New?
What do people ask you when you see them? Hi! How are you? What's New? What kind of question is that? And how are you supposed to answer it? I mean, sometimes (depending on who's asking you) you can actually fill people in on the daily changes in your life. But to be honest, it's so hard to fill someone in in the two minutes of shop talk that you usually get with them.
So What's New? Well, my grandma moved into our house yesterday. She has been having some trouble remembering things for the last couple months and has been having some health issues and she can't really live alone anymore. My mom went with her to the neurologist on Wednesday and got some semi-good news. Well, the scans showed that most of her medical issues and mental issues can be attributed to mini-strokes that have been occurring for some time now. While that might not sound like the best news ever, it's actually the first real concrete answer we have gotten about what's actually causing her problems. For now she is living with us and trying to gain some weight and sharpen her declining brain functions. Please be in prayer for her. Pray that her meds will work and reverse the memory loss. Also pray for her because she is slightly depressed from crazy family stuff.
On a more fun/happy note, I about died in my Math and Fine Arts class today. My professor (who happens to be the head of the Math dept.) came into class and started lecturing. It didn't take long for me to notice that the back of her skirt was tucked into her tights. Now it was a long skirt so it's not like her butt was hanging out for the whole class to see, but you could definitely see up to about her knees. I really wanted to tell her that her skirt was messed up but I didn't really know how. Normally I would whisper to someone to let them know without embarrassing them too much, but she literally lectured the whole time. So what did I do? Absolutely nothing. I know, I am a jerk and I am sure one day something like that will happen to me. I just hope someone is nicer then me (and the other 29 people in my class) and they'll let me know.
So What's New? Well, my grandma moved into our house yesterday. She has been having some trouble remembering things for the last couple months and has been having some health issues and she can't really live alone anymore. My mom went with her to the neurologist on Wednesday and got some semi-good news. Well, the scans showed that most of her medical issues and mental issues can be attributed to mini-strokes that have been occurring for some time now. While that might not sound like the best news ever, it's actually the first real concrete answer we have gotten about what's actually causing her problems. For now she is living with us and trying to gain some weight and sharpen her declining brain functions. Please be in prayer for her. Pray that her meds will work and reverse the memory loss. Also pray for her because she is slightly depressed from crazy family stuff.
On a more fun/happy note, I about died in my Math and Fine Arts class today. My professor (who happens to be the head of the Math dept.) came into class and started lecturing. It didn't take long for me to notice that the back of her skirt was tucked into her tights. Now it was a long skirt so it's not like her butt was hanging out for the whole class to see, but you could definitely see up to about her knees. I really wanted to tell her that her skirt was messed up but I didn't really know how. Normally I would whisper to someone to let them know without embarrassing them too much, but she literally lectured the whole time. So what did I do? Absolutely nothing. I know, I am a jerk and I am sure one day something like that will happen to me. I just hope someone is nicer then me (and the other 29 people in my class) and they'll let me know.
Wednesday, January 27, 2010
Back in the Habit
Spring semester started last week and I can now say that I am quickly getting back in the habit of being super busy. How you might say? Well here's my current daily schedule as it stands:
Monday - Day of rest/Homework day. Babysit my neighbors kids in the afternoon. Homegroup in the pm
Tuesday - School from 8am - 1pm (at the earliest... it can be anytime really from 1 - 4). Tutoring from 6:30-7:30pm
Wednesday - Take my neighbors kids to school. Catchup day. Whatever I didn't finish over the weekend that may be due tomorrow. Housework. etc. Babysit my neighbors kids in the afternoon. Youth Group in the evening.
Thursday - Take my neighbors kids to school. My school from 8-4pm. Tutoring from 6:30-7:30pm.
Friday - Housework. Cleaning the house for the week to come. Getting ready for work. 2:30pm work.
Saturday - Work
Sunday - Work; 5:30pm get ready to do it all over again.
Despite already feeling the need to play catch up in every aspect of my life right now, school is going well. All of my classes (not the online ones) I share with this girl named Amanda who was in my Calc 1 class last semester. It's nice to go to class and know someone. It's also nice because I know I can't ditch that often because she may think I am a slacker. So far my classes are good. Calc 2 is hard but I think I am understanding the concepts and keeping up with the homework so far. Logic is dumb and the professor is an arrogant D-bag, but I am trying to have a good attitude about it. Math and Fine Arts is awesome! It's pretty much a class about geometric shapes that create art. It sort of feeds my OCD monster a little which is kinda fun! My online classes are good despite there being a lot of work that I am already a little behind in, but I plan on using today to catch up.
I've been fighting a cold these last two weeks which has taken a lot of energy out of me. But other then that, things are ok. We had a plumbing issue yesterday which was a pain in the butt. Lately it feels like the shit just keeps piling up on us (pun sort of intended but also very true), but God is still faithful and continues to provide our literal daily bread.
Monday - Day of rest/Homework day. Babysit my neighbors kids in the afternoon. Homegroup in the pm
Tuesday - School from 8am - 1pm (at the earliest... it can be anytime really from 1 - 4). Tutoring from 6:30-7:30pm
Wednesday - Take my neighbors kids to school. Catchup day. Whatever I didn't finish over the weekend that may be due tomorrow. Housework. etc. Babysit my neighbors kids in the afternoon. Youth Group in the evening.
Thursday - Take my neighbors kids to school. My school from 8-4pm. Tutoring from 6:30-7:30pm.
Friday - Housework. Cleaning the house for the week to come. Getting ready for work. 2:30pm work.
Saturday - Work
Sunday - Work; 5:30pm get ready to do it all over again.
Despite already feeling the need to play catch up in every aspect of my life right now, school is going well. All of my classes (not the online ones) I share with this girl named Amanda who was in my Calc 1 class last semester. It's nice to go to class and know someone. It's also nice because I know I can't ditch that often because she may think I am a slacker. So far my classes are good. Calc 2 is hard but I think I am understanding the concepts and keeping up with the homework so far. Logic is dumb and the professor is an arrogant D-bag, but I am trying to have a good attitude about it. Math and Fine Arts is awesome! It's pretty much a class about geometric shapes that create art. It sort of feeds my OCD monster a little which is kinda fun! My online classes are good despite there being a lot of work that I am already a little behind in, but I plan on using today to catch up.
I've been fighting a cold these last two weeks which has taken a lot of energy out of me. But other then that, things are ok. We had a plumbing issue yesterday which was a pain in the butt. Lately it feels like the shit just keeps piling up on us (pun sort of intended but also very true), but God is still faithful and continues to provide our literal daily bread.
Monday, December 21, 2009
Report Card
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99 Red Balloons...
Maybe they weren't red and there were definitely way more then 99, but last week I filled the president of OVS's bathroom with a TON of balloons. Every year as a staff we play Secret Santa and this year I was lucky enough (haha... lucky...) to get the President. Luckily (for reals) my mom's friend Keri got his wife so we decided to mess with them a little and gave them both the same presents everyday, including filling their offices (or office's bathroom) with a bunch of balloons. It was super fun and I really enjoy our staff Christmas parties... It's nice to see everyone without the kids around.
Keri and I buried behind over 200 balloons... We loaded these bags into a school van and then drove them over to the school.
My best friend the Air Compressor... I couldn't have done this without you! I blew up the first 100 or so with the AComp. before getting some back up to help tie the balloons. We drove the 200 balloons over and still ended up blowing up an additional 100 or so balloons... All I can say is Praise the Lord for young, healthy lungs!
72 Aqua Balloons...
Keri and I buried behind over 200 balloons... We loaded these bags into a school van and then drove them over to the school.
My best friend the Air Compressor... I couldn't have done this without you! I blew up the first 100 or so with the AComp. before getting some back up to help tie the balloons. We drove the 200 balloons over and still ended up blowing up an additional 100 or so balloons... All I can say is Praise the Lord for young, healthy lungs!
Wednesday, December 09, 2009
They Like Me... They Really Like Me!
Monday I finished my Calculus final finishing out the Fall 2009 semester! I ended up getting 51/50 on my final meaning that I scored above 100% on all three exams in the class. My professor even offered to write a letter of recommendation for me. I'm not trying to brag or anything like that. It's just so nice to feel like you are good at something. It's nice to feel like I am smart and I can get through this last bit of school.
Yesterday I met with an Academic Adviser to check on all my transfer credits and see how my General Ed and graduation requirements are going. Since I transferred from another Cal State school, all of my units transfer but the requirements are different for the two schools so I had to petition for a couple of classes to count in certain sections (which the adviser helped me fill out the paperwork and I turned it in after the meeting). If my petitions are approved, I will only be missing 3 classes to complete my Gen Ed which is nice. I also need 120 total units in order to graduate (40 units have to be upper division which I think I have around 15ish) and by the end of the Spring semester, I will have 112. So where does that leave me for school? Well, I have to meet with the Liberal Studies adviser to develop a contract outlining my course of study (Liberal Studies with a Math Concentration and a possible Minor in Foundational Math). The goal of that meeting will be to try to incorporate what I have already been taking and what I need to take (in order to pass all three levels of the Math CSET) into a course of study so I can graduate. If (When...) I pass the CSET, I can apply for a masters/credential program for Math.
I can't tell you how nice it is to feel supported at school. I actually feel like there are people there who want me to succeed and want me to graduate. And I finally feel like I am close and can actually finish school. This semester was a little hard just because of my bad attitude towards Computers but once I got over myself and just did the work, it was much easier. Looking back on this semester, I can honestly say that I like school again and I am excited for next semester! I know it's going to be a lot of really hard work, but I think I can do it and I am excited to try!
Yesterday I met with an Academic Adviser to check on all my transfer credits and see how my General Ed and graduation requirements are going. Since I transferred from another Cal State school, all of my units transfer but the requirements are different for the two schools so I had to petition for a couple of classes to count in certain sections (which the adviser helped me fill out the paperwork and I turned it in after the meeting). If my petitions are approved, I will only be missing 3 classes to complete my Gen Ed which is nice. I also need 120 total units in order to graduate (40 units have to be upper division which I think I have around 15ish) and by the end of the Spring semester, I will have 112. So where does that leave me for school? Well, I have to meet with the Liberal Studies adviser to develop a contract outlining my course of study (Liberal Studies with a Math Concentration and a possible Minor in Foundational Math). The goal of that meeting will be to try to incorporate what I have already been taking and what I need to take (in order to pass all three levels of the Math CSET) into a course of study so I can graduate. If (When...) I pass the CSET, I can apply for a masters/credential program for Math.
I can't tell you how nice it is to feel supported at school. I actually feel like there are people there who want me to succeed and want me to graduate. And I finally feel like I am close and can actually finish school. This semester was a little hard just because of my bad attitude towards Computers but once I got over myself and just did the work, it was much easier. Looking back on this semester, I can honestly say that I like school again and I am excited for next semester! I know it's going to be a lot of really hard work, but I think I can do it and I am excited to try!
Tuesday, December 01, 2009
Math Suicide
I just registered for my classes for next semester and I went with option 1. I will be going to school on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 8:30am - 4 or 5pm (depending on the day). I have registered for 17 units but 5 units are two online classes and 2 units are Math labs that usually only help better my understanding of concepts discussed in class. I have 7 classes (again, two are online and two are Math labs), 6 of which are Math classes. It might be Math suicide but I couldn't resist the Tuesday/Thursday schedule.
Two more days of class this week and one final on Monday and I am done for the semester!
Two more days of class this week and one final on Monday and I am done for the semester!
Sunday, November 29, 2009
Oh Wow
This is what I do when I can't go to sleep because I took a two hour nap at 4pm... I watch gross YouTube videos and update my blog... This video is pretty nasty so if you have a weak stomach, don't watch this!
Ain't It Good
Last night I had the unbelievable pleasure of attending the Simi Valley Cultural Arts Center production of Children of Eden. This play is one of Steven Schwartz's musical wonders and my good high school friend Darrienne Lissette Gross stared as Eve and Mama Noah. As the names probably tell you, this play is an artistic interpretation of the book of Genesis (specifically the story of Adam and Eve in the garden up until Cain and Abel and then jumps to the story of Noah and the Ark in the second act). The music was brilliant and the actors were incredible but the content of the play really bothered me. I say 'artistic interpretation' because it is a terrible interpretation of the book of Genesis. I won't even get into how off the content and order of events were in the play because they are too many to even begin to count, but what bothered me the most about the play was their interpretation of God (Father in the play). They (and by they I don't mean the company because they are just going with the script they are given... I guess I mean Steven Schwartz and John Caird) painted this picture of a mean, unforgiving father who abandoned his people. It just made me really sad to see this father who is nothing like the Father that I know and love.
All this to say, it was an incredible show and my friend Darrienne is AMAZING!!!! The show goes on for one more weekend so if you have the time, I highly recommend supporting one of our own, very talented Ojai native. She will also be performing in a production of Rent this coming New Year so check her out! This video is just a taste of Dar's amazing talent!
In other news, I am back to work for the next two weekends before my long 4 weekends off (with no pay which sucks but I've been trying to prepare for it for awhile now so hopefully everything will be ok... pray that my loan gets approved so I can pay for next semester which I register for on Tuesday) and I have one week left of school and one final before semester break! Ain't it good!
All this to say, it was an incredible show and my friend Darrienne is AMAZING!!!! The show goes on for one more weekend so if you have the time, I highly recommend supporting one of our own, very talented Ojai native. She will also be performing in a production of Rent this coming New Year so check her out! This video is just a taste of Dar's amazing talent!
In other news, I am back to work for the next two weekends before my long 4 weekends off (with no pay which sucks but I've been trying to prepare for it for awhile now so hopefully everything will be ok... pray that my loan gets approved so I can pay for next semester which I register for on Tuesday) and I have one week left of school and one final before semester break! Ain't it good!
Saturday, November 14, 2009
Let's Take a Vote...
Ok... I am going to be registering for classes soon (December 1st) and I thought I'd take a vote to see what schedule I should go for this semester. I am currently a Liberal Studies Major with a concentration in Math and am also picking up a Math Major to pick up some math classes in order to pass all three parts of the CSET Math exam in order to get into a Math Credentials program.
Option 1: 17 units (but 2 units are labs that I don't always have to attend)
- History of Mathematics - Online
- Health Issues in Education - Online
- Calculus 2 Lab - Tues and Thurs 8am
- Calculus 2 - Tues and Thurs 10am
- Logic and Mathematical Reasoning - Tues and Thurs 12
- Mathematics and Fine Arts Lab - Tues 1:30
- Mathematics and Fine Arts - Thurs 1:30
Option 2: 16 units (1 unit is a lab)
- History of Mathematics - Online
- Health Issues in Education - Online
- Calculus 2 Lab - Tues and Thurs 8am
- Calculus 2 - Tues and Thurs 10am
- Developmental Psychology - Tues 12-2:50
- Teaching Drama to Children - Fri 9-11:50
Option 3: 16 units (1 unit is a lab)
- History of Mathematics - Online
- Health Issues in Education - Online
- Calculus 2 Lab - Tues and Thurs 8am
- Calculus 2 - Tues and Thurs 10am
- Developmental Psychology - Tues 12-2:50
- Modern Mathematics for Elementary Teaching 1 - Numbers and Problem Solving - Mon and Wed 12 - 1:15
All of these classes are actually required... I prefer option 1 but what do you think?
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