tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-63180902011-04-21T15:03:27.031-07:00Fortuitous WisdomRandom quotes, thoughts, commentary and advice from a fan of the Family Guy and C.S. Lewis.Andyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11459523543494383651noreply@blogger.comBlogger211100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6318090.post-1143427330252212762006-03-26T18:41:00.000-08:002006-03-26T18:42:10.263-08:00For some reason, I just can't get myself to blog every few days. So for your sake, and my sake, let's just do lunch if you want to know what I'm thinking. :)Andyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11459523543494383651noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6318090.post-1142214990352404322006-03-12T17:55:00.000-08:002006-03-12T17:56:30.363-08:00This guy is rockin' out to some Euro-Techno song...it brought a warm smile to my heart on this cold day. There was hail in Azusa today by the way.http://www.albinoblacksheep.com/flash/numa.phpAndyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11459523543494383651noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6318090.post-1141798264969090542006-03-07T22:09:00.000-08:002006-03-07T22:11:04.983-08:00I used to have a friend who made flip books...so Mike Strand, this goes out to you wherever you are.Go t0 this link for coolness: http://www.albinoblacksheep.com/flash/fight3.phpAndyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11459523543494383651noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6318090.post-1141620889915362002006-03-05T20:50:00.000-08:002006-03-05T20:54:49.926-08:00So Kristen and I filed out taxes together for the first time...it was pretty sweet. AAAAAND, we get some money back. We used Turbo Tax, so I'm just hoping we did it correctly before we "E-Filed." I have this strange feeling that I did something wrong, and will very soon be owing the government money and spending time in prison. Hey, I'll just tell them Kristen did it all...that would work Andyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11459523543494383651noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6318090.post-1141359658781382712006-03-02T20:05:00.000-08:002006-03-02T20:20:58.793-08:00I gave my word, to stop at third. Yes, you read that correctly...I gave my word, to stop at third...more on that later. This past Tuesday my lovely wife and I went to a seminar called "Sex and the Seminary" at Fuller, Kristen's school. One of the issues they dealt with was the different types of models that people use to not have sex. In a recent study done on individuals who made a Andyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11459523543494383651noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6318090.post-1141112094580965952006-02-27T23:26:00.000-08:002006-02-27T23:34:54.593-08:00So tomorrow I have a day of training, and will have a substitute teacher in the classroom. So far, this year, I have been gone for 5 days of school. Out of those 5 days, we have had 4 suspensions and numerous kids sent to the office from our classroom. After the last substitute debacle, this past Wednesday, I believe the kids are primed and ready for a great day without Mr.Meyers. There is Andyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11459523543494383651noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6318090.post-1140762770896127812006-02-23T22:24:00.000-08:002006-02-23T22:32:50.906-08:00So I am at that point in my teaching career, where most first year teachers go into what has been called the "survival mode." You show up, and just basically try and get through the day is basically the characteristics that show up commonly. I have conflicting feelings. I'm told things that I don't want to affect my thoughts about my students but seep into my mind when planning. Things like "Andyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11459523543494383651noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6318090.post-1140673418969517512006-02-22T21:41:00.000-08:002006-02-22T21:43:38.983-08:00Kristen and I rented the movie Zathura tonight...it was quite enjoyable. One part that I thought was hillarious for adults...but maybe not for kids...is when the older brother pulls the robot card and says "It's my robot I can do anything I want with it! Get me a juice box biatch!" Then the robot wrecks their house. Oh kids and their swearing.Andyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11459523543494383651noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6318090.post-1140414430928880452006-02-19T21:40:00.000-08:002006-02-19T21:47:10.936-08:00It has been nearly two years since I have posted on this blog dealy. Looking back at my posts, I see a person who thinks that they know it all...but really does not. I guess that's what happens after you go through a master's program. Now that I have finished looking at the theory of teaching and began to put it into practice, I have a very different view of eduaction and its place in society.Andyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11459523543494383651noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6318090.post-1082710625952202652004-04-23T01:34:00.000-07:002004-04-23T02:01:13.860-07:00Does anyone know how to get to the art of conversation? If so, could they give me directions, because i'm lost. - I don't mean to sound smug, as if I am this great intellect look for someone to verbally duel with...but I'm serious. Why does our generation look to plug into something electronic, as opposed to something real, alive and breathing. Over the past month I have spent time with Andyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11459523543494383651noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6318090.post-1082454921127237082004-04-20T02:35:00.000-07:002004-04-20T03:14:51.983-07:00No time to sum up my laziness over the past few weeks...let's just jump into the good stuff. So let me shift gears here...from Jesus to education. I'm reading this great book called Endangered Minds by Jane M. Healy Ph.D. Jane here makes the claim that children have failed to learn basic communicatin skills, specifically spoken langauge skills, and this is why are kids are so "stupid." Some Andyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11459523543494383651noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6318090.post-1080293793667889002004-03-26T01:20:00.000-08:002004-03-26T01:40:03.420-08:00- Worship is a lifestyle. Rick Warren - A dairymaid can milk cows to the glory of God. Martin Luther. - The Lord is pleased with those who worship him and trust his love. Pslams 147.11 - ...praise him from sunrise to sunset. Psalm 113.3 - If we fail to worship God, we always find a substitute, even if it ends up being ourselves. - Just something I chewed on and thought about today.Andyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11459523543494383651noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6318090.post-1080122512656402182004-03-24T01:48:00.000-08:002004-03-24T02:06:48.216-08:00- Here is a challenge for you...but you must follow my step by step instructions. 1. Take your right foot, and point your toes out. 2. Next, make a circular motion with your toes going clockwise. 3. Now, take your right hand and make the numeral six. 4. If you can do both, and keep your toes going in the circular motion, I want to know about it! - I realized today that I have reached whatAndyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11459523543494383651noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6318090.post-1080039235267616922004-03-23T02:50:00.000-08:002004-03-23T02:57:20.763-08:00- Really nothing much today...just wanted to post a picture. peaceAndyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11459523543494383651noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6318090.post-1079953363814020482004-03-22T02:48:00.000-08:002004-03-22T03:07:38.746-08:00- Can you be a tolerant person, and not tolerate intolerence? Thoughts. - "They are always thinking of happiness. They are scaping together and storing up and trying to build. Can they not see that the law of the world is against them? Where will any of them be a hundred years hence?" I said they might be building for posterity. "and who will posterity build for?" he asked. "Can't you Andyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11459523543494383651noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6318090.post-1079866657118014122004-03-21T02:56:00.000-08:002004-03-21T03:00:59.826-08:00- I am tired...look for comments tomorrow. - Ipod update. I am not going to buy an ipod anymore...dell and a company called Zen have better prices on mp3 players. Thanks for everyone's effort to steer me away from an ipod. Peace.Andyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11459523543494383651noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6318090.post-1079755270862177052004-03-19T19:58:00.000-08:002004-03-19T20:04:32.546-08:00I retract my comments about the kings. Kings 94, Indiana 92.Andyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11459523543494383651noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6318090.post-1079691796101756062004-03-19T01:58:00.000-08:002004-03-19T02:32:57.356-08:00- Kristen got into the Fuller doctorate program for psychology...simply put, thank you Jebus, we couldn't have done it without you. And yes I realize I said Jebus. - The Sacramento Kings...not playing so hot right now. I think I might try out, because I might be able to start. Check back for updates. - I am starting to get ready to finish up my classes not this week, but the next week, Andyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11459523543494383651noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6318090.post-1079478011712604942004-03-16T15:00:00.000-08:002004-03-16T15:03:29.013-08:00- Mel Gibson...looking to get $350 million....do you think if I sent him a note saying that I saw the movie he'd throw me a buck? - David (of the Bible) goes out does all this bad stuff...the Bible says David a man after his own heart. There has to be something that this guy is doing that is pleasing to God. I don't know all of his stories, but 1 Chronicles 21.24 showed me that I can (and Andyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11459523543494383651noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6318090.post-1076536486959633002004-02-11T13:54:00.000-08:002004-02-11T13:57:17.530-08:00Thats what I asked myself at 2:30 in the morning...why the heck shouldn't I blog? I mean, Juana is the only one that really knows that I blog. This tells you how much I blog...I dont know how to set up comments. Well, my day consisted of many hours on the phone with WellsFargo people and CitiAssist Loan people. I don't know which were more helpful, but it sure reminded me of the days working at Andyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11459523543494383651noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6318090.post-1073900812720201832004-01-12T01:38:00.000-08:002004-01-12T01:54:26.260-08:00My first blog...or is it blogg? I feel like there is so much pressure to say something, anything, of value and importance to the adoring public that has come to this blog site http://InsertCleverNameHere.blogspot.com. Okay...take a deep breath, no one is going to judge you on your first try. So here it is...my first actual post. You ready? Everyone ready? You're not ready! Stop looking forAndyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11459523543494383651noreply@blogger.com