I done spill my drink!!

Well, San Antonio is done and over with. I was excited but overwhelmed at the fact that I flew alone for the first time. With all the recent hype on airplane safety, As I was sitting on the plane next to two big guys still drinking and swearing like they just found out about it, I thought of four things that, while not prohibited, would have made the passenger next to me a little scared of me than me of them.

4. Show up. I have come to the conclusion that I am just a weird person, which goes without saying. This hypothesis has come from many days of walking on campus and noticing the several stares I receive from the students. After checking my zipper twice, blowing my nose about three times, and then checking my zipper again, I have come to realize that I must look a little different.

3. Go in my normal travel apparel. I don’t travel by plane very often, but I do know that super long/baggy basketball shorts with my knee-length, black soccer socks is the most comfortable outfit I own. Top this off with some nice, black-tinted lil’ john sunglasses and I will be “ridin’ dirty”…dirty enough to where I might get the extra pat-down at the check-in and the wearied looks. Now, if only I could find a place that sells a nice set of grillz…

2. Layout my pass-along cards and two copies of Book of Mormon. Once the plane takes off, and they give us permission to unlock our table thing, I’ll begin to take out my missionary tools. “Would you like to hear a story of a young boy…” “We too hold those same beliefs…” “According to the Day of Defense, you are mistaken in…” This would take the number one spot, seeing as even I would kind of cringe sitting next to an over-zealous returned missionary, however, my next one just might win it.

1. Do my Arabic homework. Since Arabic seems to be the language that every ingenuous person fears due to recent and not-so recent events, opening my book and studying my vocabulary out-loud just might cause my neighbor to push the flight attendant button a little too much. I might even go the extra mile and teach them some of the words that I recently learned in my 101 class: “united nations” “suicide” “terrorism” just might get them on edge.

Well, it's done and over with. School is exciting and only two/three more weeks until finals/end of classes.

And if any of you haven't seen
this then its about time you do. I have only seen it 47 times and I get teary-eyed every time.

November Pics

Oliver with Tio Trevor

Enjoying Thanksgiving Dinner-especially the sugared Butternut Squash

At the Zoo-What do you think happened next?

Oliver with Tio Chad

Crossing the line

Who out there thinks Nick crossed the line today by using his scripture case (without any of the standard works in it) to conceal a book he was reading during sacrament meeting? I don't know what to think since he wore a tie and white shirt and even read a scripture out loud in Sunday School.

"So I spent most of my time looking for beer."

"Fleshy headed mutant. Are you friendly?"

"No way, eh. Radiation has made me an enemy of civilization."

It's ten years after World War 4 (2051 A.D.) yet I am loving life with the creation of the best idea I have ever had. Do you see that artsy synthesis of genius and chrome in the picture above? I created it last week. It's my new shower head. It consists of a 2-channel water diverter, two adaptable low-flow shower heads, and an extender arm. Each of the two shower heads comes equipped with a shut-off valve so I can have none, one, or both going at the same time. Does your back get cold when you rinse your hair? Mine doesn't. How long does it take you to rinse yourself off? I bet it takes me half the time. When you have to share the shower, are you often left out in the cold shivering? I'm not. Let me know if you would like a consult. I guarantee my work to be finished in 10 weeks or less. ;-)

By the way, you can find the movie clip to which I alluded here.

Ideas for Christmas Gifts???

Is it sad that I've seen this a dozen times? Or the fact that I know 90% of the references? And I do have to admit that in my freshman year I memorized Pi out to 50 places.

If you haven't seen this yet, give it a try. It will only take 2.5 minutes of your time. Without naming names, some of you have probably seen this, downloaded it, and forwarded it to others. There is no shame in this (at least that is what I keep telling myself).

And yes, I am still alive.

That is all

Chad

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-xEzGIuY7kw

Test Scores Part 2

For those of you who are interested and still read this thing, i have recieved my scores for my ESL TExES Exam. it is a passing one. 261/300. not as good as the first, but i will take it. it was a lot harder. anywho...i am now considered "qualified" to teach an elementary ESL classroom (or just elementary). Yea...now if only I could get a job. No but seriously, I have gotten a substitute job for one of the districts here. I'm hoping that a long term sub position will turn into a teaching position, (which is the way most of the teachers from my program got thier job) It's all very exciting. I only have 1 day left of class. I have scored the highest rank on all my projects and presentations. My teacher said that I will make an excellent teacher and not to toot my own horn, but everyone in class didn't want to go after me because in the words of my fellow students, "i am a hard act to follow." A cauple people have also said that I should be a graphic designer...who can argue with that? Maybe for my next career. Anyway...to sum things up...I am glad i passed and am excited to start teaching.