Today is Sunday.
The new school year of 2009-2010 starts tomorrow at Christian Life Academy where my wife and I teach.
Yesterday I did two things that I had never done before in my life. First, I ate a peanut and its shell whole. Second, I got my hair dyed, only because they had a special when I went to get my hair cut and I thought it would be cool to try it once.
I took Matthew, my 13 year old, the Zeagler's music by the house and we played the bass and lead together on a little song that we made up. It was fun. Then we ate a steak together at the Texas Roadhouse on Siegen. Matthew just started wearing contacts about a week ago. He figured out how to manage sticking them in his eye fairly quickly.
The teacher retreat on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday of last week was quite nice. We went to Lake Fausse by Henderson, LA. I was able to take quite a few interesting pictures of the wetlands and white egrets that are plentiful here.
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Sunday, August 9, 2009
Sunday, December 14, 2008
December 14, 2008
It snowed this last Thursday. School was canceled.
Friday was a full day at school with all classes meeting instead of using the block schedule. Andrew, Matt and I also had a band practice for the elementary Christmas program at 1:30 PM.
Saturday I took Andrew and Matthew shopping at Guitar Center and C&M Music. Matthew bought a new Ibanez guitar for $300. I also bought a new countryman microphone for CLF.
Today was Sunday. We had a great worship service this morning. We sang Joy to the World, Hear Our Praises, Holy, Holy, Holy, Holiness, and You Are God Alone.
Andrew, 15, and Matthew, 12, played in their first concert tonight. Drew played the bass guitar and Matt played the electric guitar at CLF for a Christmas program. The church was packed with probably 400-500 people coming to see their Pre-School through 4th graders singing in the choirs. We had to learn 9 songs. Andrew Campagna played the drums for us. We got to the church at 4 PM to practice. The program started at 6:30 and went to about 8 PM. Drew and Matt did a great job. It was exciting seeing them do so well after spending the last 3-4 weeks practicing.
Today was also Donna and my 17th wedding anniversary. I took her out for lunch at the Chinese buffet by our house. We didn't get to do anything big yet because of our busy schedule today. It has been an awesome 17 years.
Friday was a full day at school with all classes meeting instead of using the block schedule. Andrew, Matt and I also had a band practice for the elementary Christmas program at 1:30 PM.
Saturday I took Andrew and Matthew shopping at Guitar Center and C&M Music. Matthew bought a new Ibanez guitar for $300. I also bought a new countryman microphone for CLF.
Today was Sunday. We had a great worship service this morning. We sang Joy to the World, Hear Our Praises, Holy, Holy, Holy, Holiness, and You Are God Alone.
Andrew, 15, and Matthew, 12, played in their first concert tonight. Drew played the bass guitar and Matt played the electric guitar at CLF for a Christmas program. The church was packed with probably 400-500 people coming to see their Pre-School through 4th graders singing in the choirs. We had to learn 9 songs. Andrew Campagna played the drums for us. We got to the church at 4 PM to practice. The program started at 6:30 and went to about 8 PM. Drew and Matt did a great job. It was exciting seeing them do so well after spending the last 3-4 weeks practicing.
Today was also Donna and my 17th wedding anniversary. I took her out for lunch at the Chinese buffet by our house. We didn't get to do anything big yet because of our busy schedule today. It has been an awesome 17 years.
Thursday, October 30, 2008
October 30, 2008
Today was Thursday.
The boys and I got to school today around 7:30 AM. I continued testing today on Chapters 3 in my Spanish I, II & III classes. Mr. Fredie graded all of the tests for my classes.
In BMA class I shared a devotion on the word "redeem". I defined it, talked about the sinfulness of mankind and used the LA riots of 15 years ago as an example of the wickedness of man.
Mr. Fredie and I visited after third period for a few minutes and I asked him some questions about his college classes. He mentioned to me something along the lines of the theory of proportions and how psychology has a lot of the developmental side of childhood stages nailed down.
I visited Mr. Mahan's World History class during fourth period for about 30 minutes.
After school I searched for my son Matthew, 12 years old, for about 25 minutes before I found him in the elementary school office. I was upset that he had not followed our regular routine and that he wasted my time. It also took us probably 20 extra minutes of fighting traffic because of the later leaving time. That bummed me out that we lost almost an hour after school. I took a nap and awoke a little tired still at around 4:30. Donna, Ash and Andrew came home before I left the house. I felt like I need to wait around a bit before I left. Donna was complaining that there was only chicken again for supper. I kissed her before I left. I am now at What a Burger on Siegen Lane.
The boys and I got to school today around 7:30 AM. I continued testing today on Chapters 3 in my Spanish I, II & III classes. Mr. Fredie graded all of the tests for my classes.
In BMA class I shared a devotion on the word "redeem". I defined it, talked about the sinfulness of mankind and used the LA riots of 15 years ago as an example of the wickedness of man.
Mr. Fredie and I visited after third period for a few minutes and I asked him some questions about his college classes. He mentioned to me something along the lines of the theory of proportions and how psychology has a lot of the developmental side of childhood stages nailed down.
I visited Mr. Mahan's World History class during fourth period for about 30 minutes.
After school I searched for my son Matthew, 12 years old, for about 25 minutes before I found him in the elementary school office. I was upset that he had not followed our regular routine and that he wasted my time. It also took us probably 20 extra minutes of fighting traffic because of the later leaving time. That bummed me out that we lost almost an hour after school. I took a nap and awoke a little tired still at around 4:30. Donna, Ash and Andrew came home before I left the house. I felt like I need to wait around a bit before I left. Donna was complaining that there was only chicken again for supper. I kissed her before I left. I am now at What a Burger on Siegen Lane.
Sunday, October 5, 2008
October 4, 2008
Today was Saturday.
In the morning at breakfast I spent from 9 AM until 12 PM scanning through 600 songs from my Praise & Worship Fake book. I made some lists of what songs would be good for each of my worship leaders, Peter, Brandi, Michael & Patti.
I took Donna to Mr. Gaddis for lunch.
I took Matthew to Guitar Center after my nap.
I picked up Ashlyn from her friend Lizzy's house and we stopped by the church for an hour from 8:30 PM to 9:30 PM and made copies of the music and set up the stage.
In the morning at breakfast I spent from 9 AM until 12 PM scanning through 600 songs from my Praise & Worship Fake book. I made some lists of what songs would be good for each of my worship leaders, Peter, Brandi, Michael & Patti.
I took Donna to Mr. Gaddis for lunch.
I took Matthew to Guitar Center after my nap.
I picked up Ashlyn from her friend Lizzy's house and we stopped by the church for an hour from 8:30 PM to 9:30 PM and made copies of the music and set up the stage.
Tuesday, September 23, 2008
September 23, 2008
Today was Tuesday.
Just got back from open house at the high school. I made six seven minutes presentations. Talked to Mrs. Mills and apologized for having to get on her son last year in one of my classes. Parents were very friendly and receptive at open house. Met missionary, Robin's mom a voice teacher.
School went well. I gave it all I had in planning and energy. We went over Test 1 for reviews today. Had to be more strict with Spanish II class to demand their attention during instruction. Strictness worked very well. Today I asked students to write out on a piece of paper, "I did well (or poor) on this test because I . . ." I got some interesting responses which I read to the class anonymously.
First period was spent planning and reading over lessons and ideas for Spanish I, II and III classes. Part of lunch was spent looking for some alternative TAB and rhythm diagram sheets to print from the Internet.
Students did not practice guitar as aggressively as I thought they should so I gave them homework to take home. I want to pick up the pace.
I got a hair cut a little before 9 PM at Supercuts tonight on the way home from school.
Andrew showed me a song that him and Matthew recorded. It is quite good and Matt's guitar skills are improving greatly.
Andrew has been playing the keyboard at home a lot. Today I was taking a nap before going to open house and I thought Andrew's playing was an ice cream truck outside because he kept playing the same line over and over.
Just got back from open house at the high school. I made six seven minutes presentations. Talked to Mrs. Mills and apologized for having to get on her son last year in one of my classes. Parents were very friendly and receptive at open house. Met missionary, Robin's mom a voice teacher.
School went well. I gave it all I had in planning and energy. We went over Test 1 for reviews today. Had to be more strict with Spanish II class to demand their attention during instruction. Strictness worked very well. Today I asked students to write out on a piece of paper, "I did well (or poor) on this test because I . . ." I got some interesting responses which I read to the class anonymously.
First period was spent planning and reading over lessons and ideas for Spanish I, II and III classes. Part of lunch was spent looking for some alternative TAB and rhythm diagram sheets to print from the Internet.
Students did not practice guitar as aggressively as I thought they should so I gave them homework to take home. I want to pick up the pace.
I got a hair cut a little before 9 PM at Supercuts tonight on the way home from school.
Andrew showed me a song that him and Matthew recorded. It is quite good and Matt's guitar skills are improving greatly.
Andrew has been playing the keyboard at home a lot. Today I was taking a nap before going to open house and I thought Andrew's playing was an ice cream truck outside because he kept playing the same line over and over.
Tuesday, September 16, 2008
September 16, 2008
Today was generally a good day. It was a B-day at school. First period I had a Spanish II class. Second period was Bible & Musical Arts class. Lunch was next. Third period was Spanish I with my son Andrew in the class. In 2nd period, Shawn was not there to help me teach, but we rehearsed Eddie Jame's Freedom, Jesus Paid it All and Worthy.
I asked Mrs. Devitt for five more Spanish II books because some of the ones we have have some water damage.
In Spanish I class I had some special guests help me act out a dialogue. My guests were the Kleenex box and the paper clip holder. I acted out the Spanish dialogue with some different voices. The students laughed and enjoyed it.
I have some neighbors this evening, starting at about 10:30 PM, that are out yelling at each other at the top of their voices.
I helped Matthew, my son of 12 years, write a paper for Mr. Reid on Pointe Coupee Parish.
I also got to practice Jesus Paid It All with Andrew, 15, in his room. He was struggling with 3/4 time signatures today earlier. He seemed to do better tonight. I played Ashlyn's acoustic guitar and sang while Andrew played the electronic drums in his room.
Donna, my wife, looked great today in her new clothes. She said that she had a better day than yesterday as well.
We ate at the Wendy's on Bluebonnet on the way home today. It was relaxing and it was nice to be with the whole family.
I asked Mrs. Devitt for five more Spanish II books because some of the ones we have have some water damage.
In Spanish I class I had some special guests help me act out a dialogue. My guests were the Kleenex box and the paper clip holder. I acted out the Spanish dialogue with some different voices. The students laughed and enjoyed it.
I have some neighbors this evening, starting at about 10:30 PM, that are out yelling at each other at the top of their voices.
I helped Matthew, my son of 12 years, write a paper for Mr. Reid on Pointe Coupee Parish.
I also got to practice Jesus Paid It All with Andrew, 15, in his room. He was struggling with 3/4 time signatures today earlier. He seemed to do better tonight. I played Ashlyn's acoustic guitar and sang while Andrew played the electronic drums in his room.
Donna, my wife, looked great today in her new clothes. She said that she had a better day than yesterday as well.
We ate at the Wendy's on Bluebonnet on the way home today. It was relaxing and it was nice to be with the whole family.
Monday, September 15, 2008
September 15, 2008
Today was Monday, our first day back at school after Hurricane Gustav.
I went jogging this morning without my contacts in. I saw a dog outside but I could not tell if it was Midnight or not. The clock on my MP3 player was 10 minutes faster than the clocks inside the house so I wasn't quite sure what to believe.
I was tired today after getting only about 4-5 hours of sleep last night. My Spanish II class of 25 high schoolers was talkative today. I was patient with them even though their mouths needed some bridles on them. I took off 5 points of participation on four students.
I learned how to play the song "Call Me Old Fashioned" on the keyboard at home tonight.
At 5:10 PM I visited Dr. Wolverton, my chiropractor. He did a great job as always on my back.
LA state is intercepting some of my payments to the U.S. Treasury. I owe LA only about $1000 now and Federal only about $400. I was trying to pay of the Federal taxes first but LA is getting in the way. I just hope they are keeping books right for me. They only send out a yearly statement so I never know what they are doing unless I pick up the phone and stay on hold for a while.
Matthew ate two pieces of pizza for lunch and almost threw them up the next period in P.E. He said to me, "They worked me harder today than you."
We had family devotions and read I Corinthians from The Message Bible. The best part I thought was this: "Just think--you don't need a thing, you've got it all! All God's gifts are right in front of you as you wait expectantly for our Master Jesus to arrive on the scene for the Finale."
I like this because if you realize you don't need another thing to make you content, you can be content with what you have. Mr. Purdue mentioned in the finance class that I missed, of which he briefed me on later that all the advertising we are flooded with on TV, Internet and billboards teaches us to be discontent so we will buy what they are selling.
I had an idea to start a word processor file on my computer today called blessings, in which I would keep a running list of all of my blessings and keep adding to it.
Another verse I read this evening was from II Corinthians 13. "We don't just put up with our limitations; we celebrate them."
I went jogging this morning without my contacts in. I saw a dog outside but I could not tell if it was Midnight or not. The clock on my MP3 player was 10 minutes faster than the clocks inside the house so I wasn't quite sure what to believe.
I was tired today after getting only about 4-5 hours of sleep last night. My Spanish II class of 25 high schoolers was talkative today. I was patient with them even though their mouths needed some bridles on them. I took off 5 points of participation on four students.
I learned how to play the song "Call Me Old Fashioned" on the keyboard at home tonight.
At 5:10 PM I visited Dr. Wolverton, my chiropractor. He did a great job as always on my back.
LA state is intercepting some of my payments to the U.S. Treasury. I owe LA only about $1000 now and Federal only about $400. I was trying to pay of the Federal taxes first but LA is getting in the way. I just hope they are keeping books right for me. They only send out a yearly statement so I never know what they are doing unless I pick up the phone and stay on hold for a while.
Matthew ate two pieces of pizza for lunch and almost threw them up the next period in P.E. He said to me, "They worked me harder today than you."
We had family devotions and read I Corinthians from The Message Bible. The best part I thought was this: "Just think--you don't need a thing, you've got it all! All God's gifts are right in front of you as you wait expectantly for our Master Jesus to arrive on the scene for the Finale."
I like this because if you realize you don't need another thing to make you content, you can be content with what you have. Mr. Purdue mentioned in the finance class that I missed, of which he briefed me on later that all the advertising we are flooded with on TV, Internet and billboards teaches us to be discontent so we will buy what they are selling.
I had an idea to start a word processor file on my computer today called blessings, in which I would keep a running list of all of my blessings and keep adding to it.
Another verse I read this evening was from II Corinthians 13. "We don't just put up with our limitations; we celebrate them."
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