Hello. I will write.
What I learned from various sources over the last couple of months:
. . . from Gilmore Girls—Smooth guys are morons (examples: Jess, Dean, Max, Christopher, etc.) whereas awkward guys are awesome (examples: Luke, Zach, Kirk, Marty, yes, especially Marty).
. . . from The Fox and the Hound—Don’t become friends with dogs.
. . . from Jeopardy—I am not smart. But a lot of people on Jeopardy aren’t particularly smart either. In fact it’s sometimes kind of embarrassing.
. . . from We Bought a Zoo—Even movies with ridiculous names can be good.
. . . from the Republican Primaries—Stay away from Tea Partyists. Anyone who backs the Newt can’t be trusted.
. . . from the Goshe—Drinkable water is highly overrated.
. . . from the NFL—Make sure you have a good field goal kicker. They’re pretty useless for 99 percent of the game, but that one percent, boy is it important.
. . . from the Mrs.—The key to happiness is learning to do the dishes.
. . . from A Farewell to Arms—Don’t ever read books by Ernest Hemingway. Ever. Unless you want to be depressed out of your mind.
. . . from the NBA—People are crazy. Don’t complain about people making a lot of money when you’re the one giving them the money.
. . . from coaching—Winning isn’t nearly as exciting as losing is painful.
. . . from living in Utah—Always have two things in your car: a winter coat and suntan lotion.
And that’s all.
Monday, January 30, 2012
Monday, January 23, 2012
Monday Madness
Hello. I have a goal. Write more often. I will.
- Currently I’m watching the Republican Presidential Candidates Debate. Interesting. I like Santorum
- I was just watching The Fox and the Hound. I find that movie interesting.
- I really wish that there were more Harry Potter movies/books. I miss them all, especially Snape and Dumbledore.
- Here’s my rating of prominent males on Gilmore Girls (who knows if the spelling right).
1. Luke
2. Zack
3. Kurt
4. Everybody else except . . .
104. Dean
105. Jess
- By the way, Gilmore Girls is an interesting show. Not sure what I think about it yet.
- Sometimes I think it’s crazy that I’m a step dad. Who’d of thunk (apparently according to my spell check “thunk” isn’t a word, which just goes to show that nobody consulted anybody in Goshen when they created these spell check thingers).
- I should go to bed. It’s 11:00 p.m. and all I’m doing is listening to Newt Gingrich talk. Why did I stop watching The Fox and the Hound? I just don’t understand myself.
- I’m going to watch Anderson Cooper 360.
- But before I do, let me just say that I think this is the worst NFL season in my lifetime. I cried last night when the Niners and the Ravens lost (well, not really, but almost, and I’m pretty sure my brother Spencer did).
And that's all
- Currently I’m watching the Republican Presidential Candidates Debate. Interesting. I like Santorum
- I was just watching The Fox and the Hound. I find that movie interesting.
- I really wish that there were more Harry Potter movies/books. I miss them all, especially Snape and Dumbledore.
- Here’s my rating of prominent males on Gilmore Girls (who knows if the spelling right).
1. Luke
2. Zack
3. Kurt
4. Everybody else except . . .
104. Dean
105. Jess
- By the way, Gilmore Girls is an interesting show. Not sure what I think about it yet.
- Sometimes I think it’s crazy that I’m a step dad. Who’d of thunk (apparently according to my spell check “thunk” isn’t a word, which just goes to show that nobody consulted anybody in Goshen when they created these spell check thingers).
- I should go to bed. It’s 11:00 p.m. and all I’m doing is listening to Newt Gingrich talk. Why did I stop watching The Fox and the Hound? I just don’t understand myself.
- I’m going to watch Anderson Cooper 360.
- But before I do, let me just say that I think this is the worst NFL season in my lifetime. I cried last night when the Niners and the Ravens lost (well, not really, but almost, and I’m pretty sure my brother Spencer did).
And that's all
Thursday, January 19, 2012
Dear People,
Here are my thoughts:
1. If Newt Gingrich becomes the President of the United States I’m moving to Africa.
2. I’m still not sure I want Romney to win the nomination. I don’t know if I could handle the pressure of my religion being judged by just one person in such a highly scrutinized position (if that makes sense, which it probably doesn’t).
3. Conclusion: I’m voting for Ron Paul.
4. But to more important things, I really, really want the 49ers or the Ravens to win the Super Bowl. If it’s the Patriots or Giants, I’m moving to Africa.
Here are my thoughts:
1. If Newt Gingrich becomes the President of the United States I’m moving to Africa.
2. I’m still not sure I want Romney to win the nomination. I don’t know if I could handle the pressure of my religion being judged by just one person in such a highly scrutinized position (if that makes sense, which it probably doesn’t).
3. Conclusion: I’m voting for Ron Paul.
4. But to more important things, I really, really want the 49ers or the Ravens to win the Super Bowl. If it’s the Patriots or Giants, I’m moving to Africa.
Thursday, December 15, 2011
Being A Teachifier
Back in the day when I was a history student at the B.Y. University, I used to take history classes (shocking I know). Anyway, in said history classes at the beginning of the semester we would often introduce ourselves. Normally the introductions would go something like this.
Male Student One: Hello, my name is Peter. I’m a history major. I was going to be a history teaching major, but then I decided I wouldn’t be able to support a family as a teacher so I’m going to go to law school.
Male Student Two: Hello, my name is James. I’m a history major. I was going to be a history teaching major, but then I decided I wouldn’t be able to support a family as a teacher so I’m going to law school.
Male Student Three: Hello, my name is John. I’m a history major. I was going to be a history teaching major, but then I decided I wouldn’t be able to support a family as a teacher so I’m going to law school.
Me: Hello, my name is Andrew and I’m a history teaching major (and apparently I don’t care about being able to support a family, which could explain why I can’t get a second date).
Anyway, that was back in my college days. Now fast forward to last year when I met the girl of my dreams whose dad just happens to be, yep, you guessed it, a lawyer. This has allowed me to have first hand knowledge of what I passed up. Not only that, but the Mrs. works for him so that even gives me a little more insight.
Well, as you know, or should know, Christmas is coming up which means it’s time for Christmas bonuses. The Mrs. found out what her Christmas bonus on Sunday and then I got mine on Monday. Now, to ensure that I don’t get fired by the District, or beat up by the father according to law, I won’t divulge how much each bonus was (and remember, the Mrs. is just an employee of the lawyer, not the lawyer himself) however just know that her's was more than mine, and not just by a little bit.
This has led me to come up with a list (you know it had to be coming sometime right) of why I still love teaching, even if my teaching bonus, is, well, somewhat recessionistic. Hopefully this list will convince any prospective history student out there that teaching, not lawyerifying, is really the way to go.
- I had a student who wore real chain mail to class a couple weeks ago. It was awesome.
- I get to watch Payson basketball destroy the team from the Hills (course, anybody could have watched that game theoretically, but it’s not the same when you work with them).
- I get to teach two amazing U.S. Studies classes. I think someone in those classes listened to me . . . once.
- I honestly look forward to going to work every day.
- I can still eat school lunch whenever I want.
- I get to work with teenagers every day. Who doesn’t love teenagers.
- I get to ride on school buses to such places as Delta, Vernal, Price, Mt. Pleasant, and Nephi at least twice a year.
- I’m able to constantly update my vocabulary as I listen to my students talking.
- I get to have lunch with Coaches Johnson, Beck, Peery, and Chapman (who also like to keep me up to date on any vocabulary I might not know).
- I'm constantly amused, like when one of my students didn’t know that reindeer were real (oh wait, that was somebody else I know)
- My students also keep me humble. For example, in the space of about three minutes I had two students tell me I was weird and a different one told me I was awkward. It was very enlightening.
And that will do for now. If that doesn't convince you that you should be a teacher instead of a lawyer, I don't know what will.
Male Student One: Hello, my name is Peter. I’m a history major. I was going to be a history teaching major, but then I decided I wouldn’t be able to support a family as a teacher so I’m going to go to law school.
Male Student Two: Hello, my name is James. I’m a history major. I was going to be a history teaching major, but then I decided I wouldn’t be able to support a family as a teacher so I’m going to law school.
Male Student Three: Hello, my name is John. I’m a history major. I was going to be a history teaching major, but then I decided I wouldn’t be able to support a family as a teacher so I’m going to law school.
Me: Hello, my name is Andrew and I’m a history teaching major (and apparently I don’t care about being able to support a family, which could explain why I can’t get a second date).
Anyway, that was back in my college days. Now fast forward to last year when I met the girl of my dreams whose dad just happens to be, yep, you guessed it, a lawyer. This has allowed me to have first hand knowledge of what I passed up. Not only that, but the Mrs. works for him so that even gives me a little more insight.
Well, as you know, or should know, Christmas is coming up which means it’s time for Christmas bonuses. The Mrs. found out what her Christmas bonus on Sunday and then I got mine on Monday. Now, to ensure that I don’t get fired by the District, or beat up by the father according to law, I won’t divulge how much each bonus was (and remember, the Mrs. is just an employee of the lawyer, not the lawyer himself) however just know that her's was more than mine, and not just by a little bit.
This has led me to come up with a list (you know it had to be coming sometime right) of why I still love teaching, even if my teaching bonus, is, well, somewhat recessionistic. Hopefully this list will convince any prospective history student out there that teaching, not lawyerifying, is really the way to go.
- I had a student who wore real chain mail to class a couple weeks ago. It was awesome.
- I get to watch Payson basketball destroy the team from the Hills (course, anybody could have watched that game theoretically, but it’s not the same when you work with them).
- I get to teach two amazing U.S. Studies classes. I think someone in those classes listened to me . . . once.
- I honestly look forward to going to work every day.
- I can still eat school lunch whenever I want.
- I get to work with teenagers every day. Who doesn’t love teenagers.
- I get to ride on school buses to such places as Delta, Vernal, Price, Mt. Pleasant, and Nephi at least twice a year.
- I’m able to constantly update my vocabulary as I listen to my students talking.
- I get to have lunch with Coaches Johnson, Beck, Peery, and Chapman (who also like to keep me up to date on any vocabulary I might not know).
- I'm constantly amused, like when one of my students didn’t know that reindeer were real (oh wait, that was somebody else I know)
- My students also keep me humble. For example, in the space of about three minutes I had two students tell me I was weird and a different one told me I was awkward. It was very enlightening.
And that will do for now. If that doesn't convince you that you should be a teacher instead of a lawyer, I don't know what will.
Friday, November 25, 2011
It's Thanksgiving
Well hello. Here I am sitting in the living room watching Peter Pan with the Mrs. and Holdikus. I really like this movie. If my Dad were here he would say something like “They just don’t make them like this anymore.”
Anyway, to more important things.
- First off, several entries ago I talked about how much I’ve enjoyed sports this year. Although I still stand by that statement, I’m really not enjoying the NFL this year. Total disappointments all the way around. The Redskins are horrible . . . again, Peyton isn’t even playing, and the Eagles can’t decide whether they should be good or bad.
- Speaking of sports, I enjoyed watching the Galaxy victory in MLS this last Sunday. I love David Beckham. He’s always been one of my favorites, ever since the 1998 World Cup (although I still haven’t forgiven him for getting carded against Argentina).
- I watched The King’s Speech the other day (edited of course) and I very much enjoyed it. I should have been English.
- Yesterday I dreamt that my boss fired me. I wonder what I would do if I were fired. I think I would become a grocery store manager or bag boy.
- I was thinking that since it’s Thanksgiving I should make a weblog post about those things for which I’m thankful. Then I decided not to.
And that’s all.
Anyway, to more important things.
- First off, several entries ago I talked about how much I’ve enjoyed sports this year. Although I still stand by that statement, I’m really not enjoying the NFL this year. Total disappointments all the way around. The Redskins are horrible . . . again, Peyton isn’t even playing, and the Eagles can’t decide whether they should be good or bad.
- Speaking of sports, I enjoyed watching the Galaxy victory in MLS this last Sunday. I love David Beckham. He’s always been one of my favorites, ever since the 1998 World Cup (although I still haven’t forgiven him for getting carded against Argentina).
- I watched The King’s Speech the other day (edited of course) and I very much enjoyed it. I should have been English.
- Yesterday I dreamt that my boss fired me. I wonder what I would do if I were fired. I think I would become a grocery store manager or bag boy.
- I was thinking that since it’s Thanksgiving I should make a weblog post about those things for which I’m thankful. Then I decided not to.
And that’s all.
Monday, November 7, 2011
Novemberness
Hello people.
The Mrs. is downstairs resting because she has a headache (that’s what happens when you are forced to live with yours truly). I’m currently sitting here in my living room watching the Chicago Bears play the Philadelphia Eagles. My brother, Big Stew, is convinced that Philly will win the Super Bowl. I wouldn’t mind if that happened, but myself, I’m not so sure.
Anyway, this is what you should know as the the winter approaches.
- Just one question, if all newspapers go out of business, (which seems possible) what are people going to use to build fires? I mean we have to have something light to start the kindling.
- I miss the NBA. I don’t care that they’re both (the owners and the players) extremely rich and probably not the most humble people in the world, I sure do enjoy watching professional basketball.
- My wife told me the other day, “You know, just when I start to think that you’re really weird, I get on facebook and decide [after seeing others on there] that you could be weirder.” Not really sure what to make of that.
- I’m obsessed with Jeopardy.
- The Mrs. found a gray hair yesterday. I was so proud. (Actually, I never thought that I would have any hair to actually turn gray so that was nice too).
- I am still so upset that the Rangers lost the World Series. It brought to mind my most depressing sports memory of all time: The Athletics loss to the Reds in 1990. I actually still haven’t recovered. I don’t think I’ll ever recover actually. It has scarred me for life.
- I think the world should petition J.K. Rowling to write another series of some sort. I miss her wisdom.
- One of Holden’s first phrases upon rejoining us this week: “BYU is yucky.” I’m still appalled.
- I still do not understand Twitter. I mean I understand the “how”, but the “why” is so beyond me. Why?
And that’s all. I hope you have a great night.
The Mrs. is downstairs resting because she has a headache (that’s what happens when you are forced to live with yours truly). I’m currently sitting here in my living room watching the Chicago Bears play the Philadelphia Eagles. My brother, Big Stew, is convinced that Philly will win the Super Bowl. I wouldn’t mind if that happened, but myself, I’m not so sure.
Anyway, this is what you should know as the the winter approaches.
- Just one question, if all newspapers go out of business, (which seems possible) what are people going to use to build fires? I mean we have to have something light to start the kindling.
- I miss the NBA. I don’t care that they’re both (the owners and the players) extremely rich and probably not the most humble people in the world, I sure do enjoy watching professional basketball.
- My wife told me the other day, “You know, just when I start to think that you’re really weird, I get on facebook and decide [after seeing others on there] that you could be weirder.” Not really sure what to make of that.
- I’m obsessed with Jeopardy.
- The Mrs. found a gray hair yesterday. I was so proud. (Actually, I never thought that I would have any hair to actually turn gray so that was nice too).
- I am still so upset that the Rangers lost the World Series. It brought to mind my most depressing sports memory of all time: The Athletics loss to the Reds in 1990. I actually still haven’t recovered. I don’t think I’ll ever recover actually. It has scarred me for life.
- I think the world should petition J.K. Rowling to write another series of some sort. I miss her wisdom.
- One of Holden’s first phrases upon rejoining us this week: “BYU is yucky.” I’m still appalled.
- I still do not understand Twitter. I mean I understand the “how”, but the “why” is so beyond me. Why?
And that’s all. I hope you have a great night.
Tuesday, October 18, 2011
A Few Things
Dear Kids,
These are some things you could probably do without knowing. Thus, if I were you, I would stop reading right now.
Right now I’m sitting watching the aftermath analysis of the Republican Presidential Debate. Absolutely fascinating. I wish I had been there live. I should go into politics (as a staff member mind you, not the actual office holder). As far as Mr. Romney, I’m still in-between.
To another subject, this year has been a great sports year. Actually, let me restate: this year has been an amazing sports year. Why you ask? Well, the Steelers lost the Super Bowl (how can a normal person actually like that team?), LeBron lost another championship series, and the Yankees didn’t make the World Series (sorry Coach Johnson). Add to that the Cougars’ Sweet 16 run and both of my soccer teams making it to state and you’ve got a great year.
I would just like to mention that I have not lost all of my hair yet. In case you were wondering. (I was really expecting to have no hair round about the age of 30).
One day I’m going to understand why some Evangelicals really, really don’t like Mormonites. Right now I don’t.
Is it bad that I don’t like Halloween?
Today (and yesterday) I watched The Lion King with Holdikus. I decided on two things while I was watching. 1) Although it’s animated, that movie is not really a little kids movie. 2) I love that movie. I cry every time.
My biggest fear: That I’ll get up in front of my class and start teaching with my fly down. Boy that would be embarrassing.
My wife is amazing. One reason she’s amazing: she’s really smart.
Could you please explain to me what in the world Santaquin is doing with their Main Street. Do we need two lights there? Do we need two lanes for two blocks? I’m just really confused. If you’ve never been to Santaquin, please visit and tell me if you understand.
And after two hours, I still don’t know whether I want a fellow Mormonite to be president.
These are some things you could probably do without knowing. Thus, if I were you, I would stop reading right now.
Right now I’m sitting watching the aftermath analysis of the Republican Presidential Debate. Absolutely fascinating. I wish I had been there live. I should go into politics (as a staff member mind you, not the actual office holder). As far as Mr. Romney, I’m still in-between.
To another subject, this year has been a great sports year. Actually, let me restate: this year has been an amazing sports year. Why you ask? Well, the Steelers lost the Super Bowl (how can a normal person actually like that team?), LeBron lost another championship series, and the Yankees didn’t make the World Series (sorry Coach Johnson). Add to that the Cougars’ Sweet 16 run and both of my soccer teams making it to state and you’ve got a great year.
I would just like to mention that I have not lost all of my hair yet. In case you were wondering. (I was really expecting to have no hair round about the age of 30).
One day I’m going to understand why some Evangelicals really, really don’t like Mormonites. Right now I don’t.
Is it bad that I don’t like Halloween?
Today (and yesterday) I watched The Lion King with Holdikus. I decided on two things while I was watching. 1) Although it’s animated, that movie is not really a little kids movie. 2) I love that movie. I cry every time.
My biggest fear: That I’ll get up in front of my class and start teaching with my fly down. Boy that would be embarrassing.
My wife is amazing. One reason she’s amazing: she’s really smart.
Could you please explain to me what in the world Santaquin is doing with their Main Street. Do we need two lights there? Do we need two lanes for two blocks? I’m just really confused. If you’ve never been to Santaquin, please visit and tell me if you understand.
And after two hours, I still don’t know whether I want a fellow Mormonite to be president.
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