Long time, no write

Mike, since you and Amy are probably the only ones who read this so far (if there are others...comment and let me know!), I'm doing this for you, man! Don't you feel loved and special?!
So I'm in Amy's dorm room while she unpacks and I so graciously sit here and type away on my laptop. She's lucky and got to move in today, while I have to wait until tomorrow. Woe is me! Tonight, I gotta head back to LAX to pick up Travis Dalton (a.k.a. TD). Another fun time navigating L.A. traffic. Hopefully, because it's a Tuesday, there won't be much traffic, if any. But with California drivers you never know!
I'm really excited to get back into the dorms tomorrow. I can't wait to play PS 2 with all my Hotchkiss brethren. It's the little things in life ya know? Oh, and of course I can't wait for caf food! Unlike many, I am a fan of our cafeteria, and applaud their efforts to feed a 1,000+ people.
Uhh...so that's it for now. Mike, I haven't gotten to Dark Rendevous yet, but hold your horses!! I will get there...soon...I hope. Gotta go...do something else. Till next time,
Happy

keeps going and going and going....

The rain, that is; it hasn't stopped for at least 50 hours. That's a lot for Santa Clarita, just in case you were wondering. My dad informed me that we've received more rain in the last month than we usually receive in an entire YEAR. Yeah, so driving has been a lot of fun and the city has actually declared a state of emergency (I thought only the President could do something like that; so much for Executive power) and there are houses being swept away and stuff.

Saturday was interesting day. I had only 3 other guys to work with and one had to leave half way through church setup. Then, after 6 hours (with about 45 minutes for lunch), I had a little over an hour to rest up before heading over to The Master's College to do the shot clock for the women's and mens' games. The women's game was very entertaining, but the ladies lost to Vanguard University (#2 in the nation; we're #7). Their coach was an absolute jerk though. Cussing and whining and complaining the whole game. Great testimony. Then the guys game was ridiculous. They shoulda killed 'em, but instead played such a boring game that they had me yawning like every 2 minutes.

And today was my first day singing in church choir. It's been since May, I think. I did alright, but I was struggling! Besides the small fact that I can't read music at all...actually, I guess that's the main thing. Well, at least I didn't blow it so that everyone could hear. OK, well time to hit up evening church; new series on spiritual gifts.

out

So two days off in a row is kinda stinky. I've only worked 18 hours this week, and tomorrow is Friday. Apparently, I can't work 7 straight days for some reason...so here I sit, at home. The upside is I'm getting a lot of reading done, and soon I've gotta go to my former (thankfully former) place of employment, that bastion of low prices: Big Lots! My mom needs me to get a surge protector, so I think I'll walk down and get some much needed exercise.

So far, reading through the Bible is going very good. It's fun to read about places that I can say I've been to. It helps me to understand the setting in Scripture so much clearer now, because I have an actual recollection in my mind. It's about an average of 4 chapters a day; right now 3 from Genesis and 1 from Romans. It's a very good blend of Old and New Testament because the first few chapters of Romans deal a lot with Abraham and his faith, which is exactly the subject I'm reading about in Genesis!

To amend what I said earlier, technically I am working tonight at The Master's College games vs. Biola. I'm excited to be doing the shot clock, even though it will be a big challenge, having to perform under significant pressure. My friend Caleb, who I played basketball with in high school, is on Biola's team, and I hope he gets to see some playing time, but I doubt he will. I'll be working Saturday to setup the church, and then at night for two more basketball games at Master's.

I still don't know where I will be living on Lower Front in Hotchkiss, but at least I'm in the hallowed halls and not in some loser dorm like Slight or C-dub. I have no idea who my roommate will be, so that will be another interesting thing to find out two weeks from today.

OK, that was a long post (for me). I gotta go.

Out.

WD-40 does not add flavor to my lunch

OK, the WD-40 I had to use because of all the roofing patch (basically tar) I had on my hands, jacket, and pants. Hot water doesn't do anything to it, and somehow I got it all over my hands even with rubber gloves on.
I've got 3 more hours of work left and then possibly a drive to Azusa to watch TMC take on the Cougars. I really hope that works out, but I don't wanna go by myself.
Today, Mr. Cormier was gone at the dentist, so while I was up on the roof, the Fire Marshal showed up. Indeed, it was the very thing that Mr. Cormier and I had been going over yesterday. I don't know the results of their visits, but I do know that we are in constant violation of Fire Code because of the proximity of almost 600 students here everyday. Right now, in fact, there are like a hundred bags lined up against the far wall of the gym that is definitely not fire kosher.
Umm...I feel like I should write more, but all these 3rd graders in PE stretching are hindering my concentration. In lots of ways, I like being able to be here on the same campus that I spent 13 years as a student on. It's fun to see how the school is evolving and progressing. At the same time, sometimes I wish I could work somewhere else just for some variety. However, I am so thankful for this job and the money and fun (yes, I'm serious!) it provides. God is so faithful and truly is the Great Provider. Amy gets back in 11 days! Can't wait! I move back in the dorms on the 19th and first day of school is the 24th. Until next time,
Happy.