In BG

I'M IN BOWLING GREEN OHIO!!! I love it! First thing I did - surprise the Bell Choir at Trinity! It was awesome. I played bells with them for like 30 minutes! I'm so glad I get to see all my friends. More updates to come... maybe.

A New Church

So I went to a new church today with a new friend (whom I met today). I really liked it. The church was very diverse but was definitely driven by the gospel. I think I may go back... although next week I'd have to go by myself as Sarah (my new friend) will be in North Carolina on her week long fall break! So before the sermon today, which was on Romans 13:1-7 I believe, the praise band opened with the following song by Woody Guthrie.

Let's have Christ our President
Let us have him for our king
Cast your vote for the Carpenter
That you call the Nazarene

The only way we can ever beat
These crooked politician men
Is to run the money changers out of the temple
Put the Carpenter in

O It's Jesus Christ our President
God above our king
With a job and a pension for young and old
We will make hallelujah ring

Every year we waste enough
To feed the ones who starve
We build our civilization up
And we shoot it down with wars

But with the Carpenter on the seat
Way up in the Capital town
The USA would be on the way
Prosperity Bound!

So it's a little socialist, but the idea of putting Christ as our ultimate leader makes complete sense. God put human authorities in place here on earth, but we have the ultimate authority in Heaven! But in the midst of the political and financial turmoil we're in today, we have to trust in God, submit to our authorities (yet still challenge them), and PTL that no matter what happens, God's plan is fulfilled! It was a neat sermon, and anyone interested in hearing more, just give me a call.

After church, I met up with an old friend at the St. James Court Art Show. It was a lot of fun and I actually got some Christmas shopping done! Mom will be proud. It was a gorgeous day to be out walking in Old Louisville, perusing the booths, and seeing beautiful art all around.

I just wish I had more time today to finish grading and planning for the week ahead. I don't have a PowerPoint done for tomorrow, so I guess we'll have to read from the book and take notes. I wish I could have at least found some visual representations of what we'll be talking about. Oh well, it's been a busy weekend! I loved coming home to spend Mom's birthday with her! We had a good time. But now, it's time for bed. I might fall asleep right now if I'm not careful!

Goodnight all!

So Tired

I'm so sick and tired of the disrespect and lack of responsibility at school. These kids are horrible. Someone has stolen my brand new remote to the brand new projector in my room. Another kid took one of my folders, swore he didn't do it and then we found it in his locker. That same kid has also been telling me how I have his notebook, which is why he couldn't do his work for the past 2 weeks, but we also found that in his locker. I'm finding myself so tired at night that sometimes I don't even want to eat. They wear me out! On top of that, I have grading to do because I can't get it done efficiently when I'm this tired. So now I have to find time to sleep, grade, and actually have a life outside of school. The only problem is that I know only 1 person in this general vicinity with whom I actually hang out with.

However, there are some good things going on. I'm meeting a new person on Sunday. A friend of Cat's called me up and we're going to church together. I've been wanting to try this church that 2 other people have suggested but haven't wanted to drive all that way and not know anyone there. So Sarah and I will meet there. It was kinda weird to talk to someone on the phone whom I've never met and then set up a meeting to meet. But if Cat thinks she's cool, then she's probably cool. :)

Also on Sunday, I'm going to the St. James Court Art Show with Holly Phillips, a friend from High School Youth Group who moved to Louisville recently. I'm really excited about that! I need some new artwork for my apartment, I just hope I can afford it! I might also be going to Six Flags with Holly Coover on Sunday after the art fair. So that should be fun! A free excuse to ride roller coasters, I'm in!

Some other good things: 1) Some of my kids are actually nice, respectful, enjoy my class, and I enjoy teaching. 2) The band director and I have started a girls choir. It's kinda fun, and I'm glad to be back teaching music again (even if it is choir). 3) I get to go to Bowling Green Ohio in like 2 weeks!!! I'm totally stoked.

Well that's all for now. Abrupt ending, I know, but I really should start grading and putting stuff in the grade book online.

Much love - to whomever actually reads this.