Well, it is very hot. It is hard to really bring the temperature down in the house, especially since we have a two story house. Well, it is hard to even begin to think about the coming Fall with this whether, but it is upon us. I am beginning to teach Fall semester. The vermont catalog has arrived with their fall specials. I cannot wait for the " ( Read more... )

Last week I was able to finally get my thesis printed at the printers. I had to go and collate the color and B/W pages for the binding process. I selected a nice antique red cover. I think it will look nice. I had three copies made for my parents (one for Dad and Sharon the other for Mom and Don) and my adviser. They should be ready in a month ( Read more... )

This weekend was a good one. On Saturday I had a brunch with some friends from a few Christian gatherings that meet similarly to ours in the surrounding areas. We ate then discussed the watchman of Ezekiel 33. It was a good time. Afterward, I went with one of them which is closer to my age, and he had some lunch, and continued our conversation. ( Read more... )

Well, Mondays class went... well, it went. It is definitely a nonstop time with this research project they have to do. It is also difficult to grade when the assignment is not your own, so you aren't sure what the other instructor expected or would prefer to mark off points for. But, I did my best, which I guess is all you can ask of yourself ( Read more... )

So, this week went well. It was spring break so I didn't have lab to teach this week. I had some lab reports to grade, though. Monday I went to Bible study and worked on my paper a bit. Tuesday, my friend Jon come over and we hung out. Played some games. Then we went to get some Sushi at a nearby place. I hadn't had sushi in such a long time. After ( Read more... )

Let me catch everyone up on the general. I have now completed 3 of the 4 main body chapters (rough drafts) and will begin the last one this week. After that is the Introduction, then the pre chapter stuff, followed by cycles of editing. Also, once the rough drafts are done, I will be sending them to my committee for review and set up a date for the ( Read more... )

Well, another few weeks have past and little has been done on the actual writing front. Now this isn't to say that work has not been done. My dad and stepmother had a 10 year anniversary party on Dec 4th. It was mainly a way for them to bring my father's family together which do not meet much anymore. It was a good meal of chicken and beef prepared ( Read more... )

I haven't done my taxes yet. But I shall this week, because, well, I suppose I have to or else the tax man shall cometh. I have a solid week ahead. I need to finish up some work on a report of part of my research for my boss. I also need to prepare for the discussion this week. I worked yesterday on the report and graded the quizzes. I don't really ( Read more... )

So, today I rested a little from my congestion. I slept an extra hour this late morning. And then around lunch I went for a drive with the folks as they did some errands. I went to Smart and Final and saw large amounts of soup, candy, gum, and alcohol. I still don't get alcohol. It makes no sense to me why I would ever want to drink something I don ( Read more... )

Well, today I helped my dad walk the dogs on the near by community college campus. I would enjoy working there some day. Of course, I wouldn't mind a four year university position either. I plan to write out the rest of my research in a plan format and discuss it with my advisor/director. See if it makes sense and if I should graduate by the end of ( Read more... )