No Focus

Since I can’t focus long enough to write a full post, I’m going to share with you what swirled in my head during my 1 hour drive to work this morning.

1. I’m getting old. One of my students e-mailed me to let me know that she just passed her bar exam! I’m not really surprised that she passed the exam. I’m more surprised of the fact that after 15 years she still wanted to keep me abreast of what’s going on with her life.

2. During the Presidential Primaries, I supported Senator Clinton over Senator Obama. I supported her because my mind told me to do so even though my heart yearned for Obama. I followed my mind because I honestly feel and still do that America talks a big game about race relations, but in the end America is still not ready to elect a black President. I really hope that I’m wrong about this, but seeing what the polls are saying and what people are talking about, it seems that my assumption is true.

3. When Faith and Science get into an argument, Science will always lose because Faith will never listen to emperical reasoning.

4. Would you rather pay higher airfare or drive 16 hours to Disney World with kids in the back seat arguing, crying and asking, “Are we there yet?” I’ll take the former. We really can’t afford for the airlines to go bankrupt.

5. Since there are too many variables involved, our school schedule need to be done manually. When we tried to use a computer program, the program spat out 1, 300 inconsistencies. So guess who gets to fix it manually? You got it, moi. Lucky me!

6. My father-in-law will be having an operation Monday because of an anuerism and a blod clot. The doctors said the chances are 50-50. *sigh*

7. Life is worth living when you know that at the end of each day, after all the hard work, struggles, and obstacles, someone will be there next to you to kiss you goodnight and say I love you.

8. Great news! I’ve lost my potbelly. Not because I was trying to do so, but because I am forced to eat my own cooking…I guess there’s an upside to my wife not being back yet.

Have a nice weekend!

Posted August 8, 2008 by Wat Da Daddy | Digg | Stumble | 25 Wat Da Comments

  1. Writer Dad Said,

    My wife got an email from someone married with two children from her first Kindergarten class. It made her feel like a great grandma. Have a nice day.

    Writer Dads last blog post..Bye Bye Butterfly

  1. Writer Dad Said,

    My wife got an email from someone married with two children from her first Kindergarten class. It made her feel like a great grandma. Have a nice day.

    Writer Dads last blog post..Bye Bye Butterfly

  1. MammaDawg Said,

    Number 6 hit home with me.

    My mom, my BFF, had the same surgery a few years ago. It was a life changing experience - for us both.

    http://www.mammadawg.com/2008/07/brain-aneurysm-surgery.html

    Will be keeping your FIL in our prayers.

    MammaDawgs last blog post..Double Standards & De Ja Vu

  1. kbreints Said,

    I am so sorry about yout father in law! I love #7, and howe wonderful that your students feel the need to kep you updated… that just show what an impact you made on thier lives. You really are something.

    kbreintss last blog post..Seen on a sign

  1. Bruno Said,

    My thoughts go out to your father-in-law

    Happy Friday Chris!

    Brunos last blog post..Feeling Shameful?

  1. Marelisa Said,

    Hi Chris: I think you’re just lonely since your family isn’t there, you’re not old. Sorry you have to fix all those computer glitches manually, there’s no way I’d get into a car for 16 hours, with or without kids in the back seat, and I hope everything turns out well for your father-in-law.

    Marelisas last blog post..Happiness Extravaganza: Tips, Tidbits, and Tools

  1. Vered Said,

    Sorry about your father in law. I hope your wife is OK.

    So do you think you will gain the weight back once she returns? :)

  1. RC Said,

    1. You made an impact on her life, so she thinks of you. That is wonderful!

    2. Mixed feelings on this, and I rarely talk politics via blogs.

    3. Tell me about it, but some of it is just ignorance. (And I speak as a person with faith, who also believes in science.)

    4. We are getting slapped with a HUGE pricetag for a trip we are doing later this year, so I understand.

    5. So sorry.

    6. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

    7. I agree.

    8. I need to send my Hubby on a trip. That would be my answer, too!

  1. Tom Volkar / Delightful Work Said,

    Go with your heart. I was raised in a racist home and I switched party registrations so I could vote for Obama in the Pa. primary. We’re getting there. We’re all one and this Novemeber we’ll prove it.

    Tom Volkar / Delightful Works last blog post..Big Life Lessons and Hitting Bottom

  1. Becky Said,

    I’ll say a prayer for your FIL and I worry that you’re right about Mr. Obama. I hope like hell that you’re not, tho.

  1. Robin Said,

    Oh no - about Obama - I didn’t realise things were not going very well there.

    I’m thinking of you and your wife - I hope things go well.

  1. Grandy Said,

    My thoughts go to you and your family for your Father-in-law’s surgery. I’m sorry.

    How very cool that you made such an impact on your student that she keeps you informed after 15 years. I often think about my teachers, but don’t go that extra mile. Well, I haven’t passed the bar either. :)
    Grandys last blog post..The Crue Review

  1. Lance Said,

    I had a coworker start a couple of years ago. We were talking, and it ended up he went to school where my sister-in-law taught school before she had kids of her own. Well, he asked when she was there (early to mid-1990’s). When I told him, he said, oh I was in fifth grade then. That made me feel old.

    But I try not to act that way!

    Lances last blog post..Simple Fun

  1. Lance Said,

    Oh, and prayers for your father in law that all goes well.

    Lances last blog post..Simple Fun

  1. Barbara Swafford Said,

    Hi Chris,

    I’m praying for your family. Be strong!

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  1. Shilpan | successsoul.com Said,

    Chris -

    I will pray for your father-in-law. I hope that everything will go smoothly with a happy ending.

    -Shilpan

    Shilpan | successsoul.coms last blog post..Johnny Carson’s 7 Techniques for Effective Public Speaking

  1. MammaDawg Said,

    Guess what?

    When you get a chance, roll on by - I’ve got some bling for ya ;)
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  1. Karl Staib - Your Work Happiness Matters Said,

    You have to have faith. I think that America is ready to elect Obama. He is smart, emotionally balanced and charismatic. I think he will blog John out of the water during debates. He also has a more positive message. People are yearning for that.

    It’s amazing how one person can really keep life filled with joy.

    Karl Staib - Your Work Happiness Matterss last blog post..Why Every Company Should Appoint a Work Happy Manager

  1. MizFit Said,

    7? AMEN.
    marriage? the best thing I ever did, well, next to our daughter ;)

    (yer link love is this friday!)

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  1. Anne-Marie | My Readable Feast Said,

    I met the former student of my neighbor. Not only does the student have small kids, so does my neighbor. It was rather funny, and made ME feel old.

    Anne-Marie | My Readable Feasts last blog post..More berry recipes than you can shake a raspberry bush at

  1. Urban Panther Said,

    #1. I spent all day Saturday with my eldest daughter and her friends. Most of whom are married with children of their own. Old, yup.

    #6. My thoughts are with your father-in-law. I hope all goes well!

    #7. Agreed. All life’s challenges melt away when you day ends with a hug, a kiss and an I Love You.

    #8. There’s always a silver lining *chuckle* although I am sure you definitely want your wife back home..and not just for the cooking. See #7.

    Urban Panthers last blog post..A night at Navarra

  1. ilinap Said,

    Good luck and prayers for #6 and congrats on #8!

    Check this out. http://www.dirtandnoise.com/2008/08/i-feel-just-like-sally-field.html

  1. Natural Said,

    send me some of your cooking, i want to see my abs again.

    sorry to hear about your FIL, we’ll hope for the better half of 50/50

  1. Tara R. Said,

    Sorry to hear about your FIL… from what you said in the past he is a very cool guy. My prayers are with him and your family.

    Tara R.s last blog post..Random Wednesday ~ anger

  1. Mike Goad Said,

    You aren’t old. Think of how much time you potentially have left.

    Obama…, hmmm…. check out my post Can You Guess Who I’m Voting For?

    I’ve added your blog to my feed reader and sent $15 by paypal for your project.

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