Birthday Fun

So, today was my birthday, and it was a most excellent day.

Sarah and I started the day off going to Beach Church and got to worship with our Lifegroup and a whole bunch of other Christ-followers (always good times).

After lunch, I got to open my presents from Sarah. Yes, I said presents. My wife tends to go all out, and she definitely went all out on this. She'd been saving her blow money (see Dave Ramsey if you don't know what that means) for months. She bought me a table saw AND a router, both of which I've been wanting for a while, but I don't possess the discipline to save my blow money long enough to get them. Here's a couple pictures.


After an afternoon nap, Sarah started work on a homemade cheesecake (which we will be eating shortly). Then, we went out to Travinia for dinner and went to Barnes and Noble.

To top off everything my awesome wife has done for my birthday, I've received numerous text messages and facebook wall posts wishing me happy birthday, and phone calls from two of the closest friends from my past, Christof and Nate. Thanks for everything.

And now, back to the regular world (where my wife is still awesome, and I get to eat cheesecake).

California is Run by Wannabes

Okay, so maybe not all of California, but check this out.

To help with the state's budget crisis, Governor Schwarzenegger (it's still weird to type the name as that of a politician) ordered a GARAGE SALE at the Department of General Services’ surplus warehouse in North Sacramento.

That's an awesome idea, and maybe everyone else should follow in Cali's steps for a change, but where have I heard of this idea before?
Oh wait, DAVE RAMSEY!!!

For the article, click here.

1st Week

Well, the first week of school at North Myrtle Beach High School is over. It was a great week, but really long. Thus far, my students have been great. I've already had a few sleepers, and two of my three classes have already had a quiz (the beauty of 4x4 schedule - you hit the ground running).
To end a great week, our football team walked away with the victory last night against Loris (our new principal's old school). I didn't get to go to the game, but I read about it first thing this morning.

Anyway, one down, quite a few to go. It will get more stressful, but I'm sure it'll be an awesome year (well, semester, since we are now on true semester schedules).

What in the World?

Do you find yourself spending long hours online? Do you check your Facebook and Twitter accounts every few minutes? Do you Google random words just to give you something to look up online?

If this is you, there's someone who can help.

No, seriously, there's now a rehab center for internet addiction in Washington.

If this is you, please, click here, we're begging you.

I Don't Like Jesus

Check out my friend Todd's new blog I Don't Like Jesus. You may just find out that you don't like Him either, and that's where the journey begins.

School Days

Well, the summer flew by apparently. I'm back at North Myrtle Beach High, and things have been going pretty well thus far. I'll be teaching Algebra 1 and Honors Geometry this year.

This week has been meetings and working in our rooms. Tomorrow is New Chiefs...New Beginnings, which is our freshman orientation. Students come Monday.

I'm really excited about the upcoming school year. I hope it will turn out to be as great as last year.