Thursday, February 27, 2014

Tired

A nap after work is a great feeling, even if it means that your room is still a mess. 

Convos with Students

2/26/14 
“What did you do to communicate with your friends before texting?” –Middle School Student
“We passed hand written notes back and forth.” –Me
“Woah, nobody does that anymore.” “Did you ever use a telegraph?” -Students

“No, I’m not that old.” -Me

Tuesday, February 25, 2014

Monday, February 24, 2014

Lots of Monday Learning

Clothes from thrift stores aren't second-hand, they are clothes with experience!
There is a color called “Tiffany Blue.”
On average, people who pay with plastic spend 47% more than those who pay with cash.
The number one reason for college dropouts in financial issues, esp. credit card debt.
Cheetahs catches the gazelle only 1 out of 19 chases.

Sunday, February 23, 2014

Jesus. Friends. Awesome. ~Snow Camp 2014~

2/21/14
  • A double decker bus can make you a little woozy.
  • Zacchaeus was like a Peacekeeper.
  • A little bit of sign language.
  • That I'm not very good at sign language.

2/22/14
  • Knowledge from EA&NP: The number one rule of cannibalism is that you can’t eat your best friend or BFF of another cannibal. The best way to survive is to be a BFF with a cannibal.
  • “It’s fun to lie!” –BK
  • How to successfully play Capture the Flag!
  • The number on rule of Snow Camp is “Do Not Die.”
    • “The success of a leader is based on the success of Snow Camp. The success of Snow Camp is based on the number of students who do not die. So far, we have a great record – don’t ruin it for us!” –EA 
    • According to our cabin, there are 102 ways to die at Snow Camp.
  • I have problem with words:
    •  “I get tired when I’m hyper.” 
    • “Does any of you…”
  • Being “peer pressured” into snow-tubing is a lot of fun, even if those pressuring you are not actually your peers.
  • The punishment for any thing is that you'll be walking home.
  • In Greek, Snow Camp actually means Sleep Walking Camp. {Long Story}

2/23/14
  • My cabin is incapable of not spilling something at a meal.
  • “Jesus rose from the dead…people don’t usual do that.” -JB
  • Based upon my cabins standards (and many other standards) Snow Camp was indeed a success.


Thursday, February 20, 2014

History

Many of the streets of Madison are named after signers of the Constitution.  

That's How You Know...

Enchanted is 7 years old…and it is just as good as it was then. And the special features are amazing. 

Wednesday, February 19, 2014

Peace of Pi

There are a lot of people at H.A. Diner at 1pm on a Wednesday afternoon. 

Sunday, February 16, 2014

Wedding Weekend!

2/14/14 Today, I gained a brother.
2/14/14 How to help your sister get married.
2/15/14 How to set up [and clean up] for your sister’s wedding reception.

2/16/14 A nap is a great way to end a weekend full of wedding.  

Farmer's Daughter

2/13/14 Where the implement dealer that I've heard a lot about actually is.

Thursday, February 13, 2014

Cheeseburger!

2/12/14 I get peer pressured into things a little too easily…but it’s usually positive peer pressure!

Tuesday, February 11, 2014

Goodbye Child Star

I’ll never get to meet Shirley Temple.  

Adj.; Patience

Longsuffering is a word in the English dictionary.

Oops

I still have a habit of staying up late to finish books, only I don’t recommend it when you have to work the next day.

Money Classes

2/10/14 According to DR, I’m more of a nerd than a free spirit.
2/10/14 Women have a “security gland” that is attached to her face.

2/10/14 “A man doesn’t want to raise a princess.” – DR, in reference to a husband/wife relationship

Friday, February 7, 2014

Favorite People

2/6/14 A hockey game with KD and KG makes for a very interesting but fun time. 

“It’s moments like this that people probably think I’m drunk… when I’m completely sober.”

How to warm up after a long, cold walk home – crashing into a pile of blankets!

Wednesday, February 5, 2014

Paraphrasing

“It’s easier to add to the flame than start a spark.” 

Student Orgs

2/4/14 Not attending a CFFA meeting for the first time in at least 2 ½ years is a strange feeling.