18 January 08 - 09:15Jail Time!

Well, Wednesday night I spent an hour in jail.  It wasn't too bad though.  Only got yelled at a few times.  The inmates try to scare you but if you don't let them see your fear they back down.  The officers were pretty nice to me at least.  They even showed me around...but that's because I was there for a tour.  I went with our Jr. Highers to the jail to further illustrate our lesson on Authority.  We had a "good" time if that's possible in a jail.  I think it helped the students grasp that they need to respect authority and make wise decisions. 

The sad thing was when students were saying "hi" to inmates, not because they were being nice but because they knew them.  One student, when we got there, told me his brother was in juvenile hall and he knew his way around the jail.  One student, has a dad who was there for a year and then got moved to prison.  It was a good experience and just opened the eyes to see things that I've never seen. ... (more)

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07 January 08 - 08:44Top 5 Things for the New Year

Well it's been almost a month since the last blog and there's plenty to tell so here's my top 5 things for the New Year. (in no particular order)

1.  Health -- No it's not a joke.  I need to get healthier.  Therefore I have been trying to eat healthier and will be spending money to exercise starting today.  I've lost 3 lbs. since the weekend so it's hopeful.  I remember 3 years ago this time I was 65 lbs smaller.  Just trying to be healthier for me and my family.  If you feel like working out together I'm available from 6:30 am to 7:30 am at Anytime Fitness.  Feel free to encourage, I'll need it to get up that early 5 mornings a week.

2.  iPod -- Yes, I'm finally current.  I'm moved into the 2000's.  I don't have to carry around 30 CD's in my car anymore.  I now just have my iPod.  Trying to get new and updated stuff on there.  If you have any favorites you'd like to pass on my way please do. ... (more)

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