by krista | Jul 26, 2012 | Stuff about Me, Uncategorized
Everyone has different reactions when they hear certain words: “test” means something different to me than it does to my students. As does “homework” and “Prom.” I hear the word “X-Box” and it means nothing, but my...
by krista | Jul 24, 2012 | Stuff about Me, Uncategorized
I enjoy the occasional donut. The fatty, sugary, calorie-laden delicacy is delicious. Unfortunately, it isn’t the most healthy choice, nor it is terribly satisfying. And when I eat too many, I feel bloated and uncomfortable, by-passing jeans for my stretchy...
by krista | Jul 22, 2012 | Stuff about Me, Uncategorized
For the last couple hours, my husband and son have been watching survival shows. The people on these shows are crazy. I can’t believe what they’re eating, where they’re sleeping, how close to death they are coming. I do not enjoy roughing it. I enjoy...
by krista | Jul 19, 2012 | Stuff about Me, Uncategorized
I know Forest Gump would disagree. And I am certainly not going to argue with the box of chocolates metaphor! But let me add another. Last weekend, I was waiting in line to ride “Dr. Doom’s Fearfall” at Islands of Adventure in Orlando. I was...
by krista | Jul 18, 2012 | Stuff about Me, Uncategorized
One of my former students is attending a Christian college. I asked if her school had a dress code. She said yes. I was waiting to hear a long list of what could and could not be worn on campus. Instead, she told me their policy was just seven words: “No crack...
by krista | Jul 16, 2012 | Stuff about Me, Uncategorized
I was listening to Casting Crowns’ song, “Jesus, Friend of Sinners,” in the car and was struck by this line: “Jesus, friend of sinners/ the truth’s become so hard to see/ The world is on their way to You/ but they’re tripping over...
