So today was a good day,...sort of :(
some know the problems I am having, but I dont feel it is necessary to post a blog about it, just know I am not my happiest.
Great News: I was elected Phi Sigma Kappa Intramural chair. I am so excited! I am going to be in charge of setting up athletic events for the chapter, and encouraging every man to participate, and have fun with it. This position is a big resume builder for me, and I am very blessed to be recognized with this position.
One thing I love about athletics is sometimes is can bring out the best in a person and sometimes it can bring out the worst. Athletics are symbolic to life for many sports fans, and experiences faced in athletics can be translated to life.
Do you know that in a race all the runners run, but only one gets the prize? Run in such a way as to get the prize. Everyone who competes in the games goes into strict training. They do it to get a crown that will not last; but we do it to get a crown that will last forever. Therefore I do not run like a man running aimlessly; I do not fight like a man beating the air. No, I beat my body and make it my slave so that after I have preached to others, I myself will not be disqualified for the prize. 1 Corinthians 9:24-27
This verse is definately one of my favorites. It really means alot to me and the way I live my life. In so many different ways. One of the biggest ways this verse speaks to me, is that it actually downgrades the importance of athletics, and shows how much MORE important our journey with the Lord is. Sometimes, I really comtemplate how much stronger my relationship with God would be if I put the same "never quit, never slow down" attitude into my relationship with him.
As a coach and a teacher, I will have, and have, alot of kids looking up to me. This verse also speaks to me about how important my example is. I must be a winner, before I can ever encourage others to be winners.
Monday, March 30, 2009
Sunday, March 29, 2009
New Orleans!!!
So I had an amazing week in New Orleans. I think I did alot of good to the people down there and I had alot of fun also!!!
I have alot of homework to do, and my mind is racing about alot of other stuff going on in my life so this post will not give very good detail on how the trip went. I will have to tell you more in person.
Basically from mon-thurs we got up early and worked on houses, we got to meet the people we were building the house for, and we made really good friendships with the people we worked with. We also got to see the city, and go on a dinner cruise on the river. It was definately a life changing experience.
The trip was very tiring, and I am trying to catch up on the homework time I missed out on. Check out all the pics I posted on facebook!!!
I have alot of homework to do, and my mind is racing about alot of other stuff going on in my life so this post will not give very good detail on how the trip went. I will have to tell you more in person.
Basically from mon-thurs we got up early and worked on houses, we got to meet the people we were building the house for, and we made really good friendships with the people we worked with. We also got to see the city, and go on a dinner cruise on the river. It was definately a life changing experience.
The trip was very tiring, and I am trying to catch up on the homework time I missed out on. Check out all the pics I posted on facebook!!!
Tuesday, March 17, 2009
The luck of the Irish!!
So Monday night Elections got canceled and I wont know if I got my position until after spring break, I will keep the following updated!!!
So today, I had a huge big test in Special Education, and the test got handed out with all the answers on it. It was a student teacher administering the test so the test just got canceled and we all went out and enjoyed the weather!
Went out to eat at Carsons today. It was wing night, I am so stuffed the food was really good, and it was nice hanging out with the guys!
To add to my fortunate luck today I was walking home from basketball and found a twenty dollar bill just laying there. Now I of course looked around for any potential losers, but in the end I just got lucky. I am twenty dollars richer I guess.
Now if you asked me if I felt a wee bit guilty for picking up that twenty, eh maybe, but it was muddy and wet, and if I didn't save it at that point it was a goner anyways.
Well hopefully I can keep this run of good luck going as long as possible!!!
So today, I had a huge big test in Special Education, and the test got handed out with all the answers on it. It was a student teacher administering the test so the test just got canceled and we all went out and enjoyed the weather!
Went out to eat at Carsons today. It was wing night, I am so stuffed the food was really good, and it was nice hanging out with the guys!
To add to my fortunate luck today I was walking home from basketball and found a twenty dollar bill just laying there. Now I of course looked around for any potential losers, but in the end I just got lucky. I am twenty dollars richer I guess.
Now if you asked me if I felt a wee bit guilty for picking up that twenty, eh maybe, but it was muddy and wet, and if I didn't save it at that point it was a goner anyways.
Well hopefully I can keep this run of good luck going as long as possible!!!
Sunday, March 15, 2009
Another good weekend in the books!!!
Unfortunately, I do not have any pictures to put up here. Me and Megan decided not to attend Phi Sigma Kappa's semi formal, but on the bright side we have three in April, so that should generate alot of great photos!
Well I came home this weekend, and on friday hung out with Stephen and Malcolm, (who I always hang out with, besides Megan of course) We pretty much just watched basketball and hung out! You know the usually thing!!!
On Saturday I mostly hung out with Megan, We went to the Zona Rosa and she bought me some shoes for my birthday. They are some of the nicest shoes I have ever owned. They are blue and white Pumas, they are sweet!!! We then went to the Independence Center, because an old friend Jordan Goldsmith's band was playing there. "Kerrington Cooper" as they are called sounded pretty good, considering I too once sung on the same stage as Jordan Goldsmith. Lol wow old time Englewood memories, me and Jordan performed "What if I Stumble" by DC talk in a Church talent show. Lol not a big thing, but funny considering he has his own band now.
That night Dad took me, Megan, and Malcolm all out to eat at IHOP it was really good, and provided some funny and interesting conversation. Then me and Megan hung out on the square for a little bit, but really didn't do anything since only one store was open.
Today I went to Church with Megan at Kansas City Baptist Temple, and something really bad happened, but actually was a good thing for me, because it made me refocus on being a better person and better Christian. On my way into the parking lot, I bumped into a parked car, while parking, and for a few minutes I actually thought about not saying anything and acting like it never happened, I mean there was no way to know it was me right? Fortunately I did the right thing and left a note, informing the owner I would pay any and all damages, with my phone number, however even though I did the right thing, I should not have even THOUGHT about not saying anything, that is just not the person I am or want to be. So I decided that, this was a sign from God telling me I should refocus on him, and live my life like he would want me to live it.
Wow this has been a really long post, maybe I should keep up on my posting. lol I am doing this post mainly as a stress reliever because I am really nervous about elections tommarro. I am running for Phi Sigma Kappa intermural chair. This postion, is the postion I have wanted since I was a freshman! I really hope it is Gods will to bless me with the honor of being the Intermural Chair! I am sure I will post tommarro with an update on whether I got the position or not!
Well I came home this weekend, and on friday hung out with Stephen and Malcolm, (who I always hang out with, besides Megan of course) We pretty much just watched basketball and hung out! You know the usually thing!!!
On Saturday I mostly hung out with Megan, We went to the Zona Rosa and she bought me some shoes for my birthday. They are some of the nicest shoes I have ever owned. They are blue and white Pumas, they are sweet!!! We then went to the Independence Center, because an old friend Jordan Goldsmith's band was playing there. "Kerrington Cooper" as they are called sounded pretty good, considering I too once sung on the same stage as Jordan Goldsmith. Lol wow old time Englewood memories, me and Jordan performed "What if I Stumble" by DC talk in a Church talent show. Lol not a big thing, but funny considering he has his own band now.
That night Dad took me, Megan, and Malcolm all out to eat at IHOP it was really good, and provided some funny and interesting conversation. Then me and Megan hung out on the square for a little bit, but really didn't do anything since only one store was open.
Today I went to Church with Megan at Kansas City Baptist Temple, and something really bad happened, but actually was a good thing for me, because it made me refocus on being a better person and better Christian. On my way into the parking lot, I bumped into a parked car, while parking, and for a few minutes I actually thought about not saying anything and acting like it never happened, I mean there was no way to know it was me right? Fortunately I did the right thing and left a note, informing the owner I would pay any and all damages, with my phone number, however even though I did the right thing, I should not have even THOUGHT about not saying anything, that is just not the person I am or want to be. So I decided that, this was a sign from God telling me I should refocus on him, and live my life like he would want me to live it.
Wow this has been a really long post, maybe I should keep up on my posting. lol I am doing this post mainly as a stress reliever because I am really nervous about elections tommarro. I am running for Phi Sigma Kappa intermural chair. This postion, is the postion I have wanted since I was a freshman! I really hope it is Gods will to bless me with the honor of being the Intermural Chair! I am sure I will post tommarro with an update on whether I got the position or not!
Sunday, March 8, 2009
Pretty cool weekend!!!
Well this was of course the weekend where I made the trip up to see Malcolm at his college in St Charles. Me and Stephen were going to leave friday, but he ended up having to work so we had to postpone leaving until Saturday morning.
All in all it was an awesome weekend, Me and Steve ate at a great restaurant in Columbia with Ricky and Ian called Jazz. There is one in Kansas City, and it was so good I am excited to go again. After hanging out with the guys in Columbia for awhile, we headed to LU and hung out with Malcolm. It was one of the most hillarious nights in MSZ history, I would share, but I dont think anyone would get it besides me and Mal. The big basketball game turned out really good, the game was really close and exciting, I am really glad we got to go!
Well next weekend is going to be really fun too. It is Phi Sigma Kappas semi formal so Megan is gonna come up to Maryville to visit. Ha its going to be nice not to have to drive for a weekend. :)
Check back later on this post I may have a HyDrive commercial posted on here soon, made by me malcolm and Stephen of course!
Anyways I have alot of homework to finish up on, turns out I will be going to New Orleans over spring break to help build houses for those in need! I will not be returning to Indep until April.
All in all it was an awesome weekend, Me and Steve ate at a great restaurant in Columbia with Ricky and Ian called Jazz. There is one in Kansas City, and it was so good I am excited to go again. After hanging out with the guys in Columbia for awhile, we headed to LU and hung out with Malcolm. It was one of the most hillarious nights in MSZ history, I would share, but I dont think anyone would get it besides me and Mal. The big basketball game turned out really good, the game was really close and exciting, I am really glad we got to go!
Well next weekend is going to be really fun too. It is Phi Sigma Kappas semi formal so Megan is gonna come up to Maryville to visit. Ha its going to be nice not to have to drive for a weekend. :)
Check back later on this post I may have a HyDrive commercial posted on here soon, made by me malcolm and Stephen of course!
Anyways I have alot of homework to finish up on, turns out I will be going to New Orleans over spring break to help build houses for those in need! I will not be returning to Indep until April.
Tuesday, March 3, 2009
So I had a bad day :(
Pardon my lack of posting for a few days, I have been struggling with some things and I dont like to just sit here and complain on my blog.
I am excited for the weekend, I get to visit Ian and Ricky in Columbia, and get to see Malcolm in Lindenwood, we have tickets to a big time basketball game.
This week, is slow :( I am sorry if this post is depressing, I will post again, telling you all about my fantastic weekend up at Malcolms college.
I am excited for the weekend, I get to visit Ian and Ricky in Columbia, and get to see Malcolm in Lindenwood, we have tickets to a big time basketball game.
This week, is slow :( I am sorry if this post is depressing, I will post again, telling you all about my fantastic weekend up at Malcolms college.
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