(check out nathancornett.blogspot.com latest entry before reading)
Alright, Alright, I give in...I'm blogging on syrup. I didn't think it was possible but I'm going for it. Most my syrup thoughts were already taken..Cough Dad cough, but he did leave one out.
I had another syrup incident last year at a softball tournament. We woke up before our game and decided to go to Cracker Barrel. Of course I ordered the entire breakfast menu and ate about two bites of it like always. Anyways, if you have ever been to Cracker Barrel, you know they put their syrup in those cute little bottles that are about 5 inches tall.(I think they do that just so you don't use as much but nevertheless, I thought they were adorable.) The team was having a nice discussion about them when stupid me had to make the remark, "They are so small, I bet I could drink the whole thing in one gulp." Of course, after that everyone tried to talk me into doing it. At first I refused, but when I heard them agree to all give me 5 bucks for it, backing out was no longer an option.(With all 11 people that's a good $55...and I'm not one to turn a good dare down!) So after a few minutes of preparation I stuck that bottle to my lips and began to gulp away. Just so you know, syrup takes a LOT longer to go down than coke. It was a much more difficult task than I had prepared myself for, probably taking a whole minute to drink. And as more started to go down, I could feel some of it getting ready to come back up...gross, I know. But without fret, I finished it! When I put the bottle back on the table though, I knew it wasn't much time until the syrup returned. As my face became pale and I slapped my hand to my mouth, everyone else soon realized I was about to blow. My coach then picked me up and ran me through numerous tables(embarrassing)and to the bathroom where...well you can finish the story yourself. Lets just say, it comes up a whole lot faster than it goes down.
I came back to the table to find my very supportive team in tears from laughter. After all this work, while I was gone they decided it didn't count since I didn't hold it down. Meaning no money! My coach was the only person to pay up. Needless to say, those "adorable" little syrup bottles are not so cute anymore!
There, Dad...I blogged on syrup. Happy? Oh and by the way, it's Mom's fault that I thought the bacon grease was syrup. Nunny(grandma) warms her syrup up in a CUP so it's hot because she loves us enough to take that extra step! I just thought Mom was doing the same but of course she's not that nice! So really, it is understandable that I poured it on my pancakes!
Monday, June 26, 2006
Tuesday, June 20, 2006
VBS Lessons
I just got done with my second day volunteering at VBS. I love doing it, but working with 5 year olds definitely has its ups and downs.(Up- It's only for three hours, Down- 3 hours with five year olds is a VERY long time) Over these last two days I have learned a few things that will help when dealing with kids.
~GET PUPPETS~ You will try every tactic to get them to listen and be quiet but none will work. Not the quiet game, the "One, Two, Three, eyes on me!", or the "put a marshmallow in your mouth" game. But no worries...when the (monotone unexperienced and boring) puppets come into play every one of their little mouths will shut and their eyes will be glued to the stage. Not that I'm bitter or anything, but seriously...you can see the hand coming out of the puppet's neck. They don't even know how to move their mouths with the words. Nevertheless, puppets work.
~GET CREATIVE~ When you discover the quiet game doesn't work and the puppets aren't available, think outside the box. It might not be easy but there is always a way to make the little varmints hush.
Example- Today our class made it early to music while another class was still in session. So we had an entire 4 minutes to keep them quiet. I know you're thinking there is no way to keep 17 five year olds quiet for that long. With no puppets on hand, props go to Adam Baird. This creative fellow crammed them all into a closet. Now this wasn't an ordinary closet-It was the "Invisible Secret Room"...meaning to keep it "secret", everyone had to be still and quiet. It worked very well besides a couple kids yelling they were scared. But hey, you can't make them all happy.
~ENUNCIATE CLEARLY~ It is very important that the children understand exactly what you are saying.
Example- Today during story I was telling a boy named Dylan to be be quiet because he was distracting all the kids and no one was listening. When I said "Dylan"(pronounced Die-Lan) another boy heard "Kings Island". He then screamed to where I am pretty sure the whole church could hear about how he had been there and what he had done there. The rest of the class excitedly joined in with him about their experiences there. Looking back the class was focused more before I tried to help.
Example- When I took the girls to the bathroom today, one couldn't figure out how to unlock the stall. I tried to explain to her to move the knob to the left but obviously not all 5 year olds know their left and right. So lucky me got to climb under the door and unlock it for her. (And yes, I washed my hands and arms.)
~DON'T THROW OBJECTS AT CHILDREN AND THEN LIE ABOUT DOING IT~ I know it seems harsh for a lot of you blog readers out there, but it probably isn't too great of an idea. From observing this in action, I've discovered it will only make the kids more wild and urge them to throw things themselves. It's a little confusing to them when:
A. They see a leader throw something
B. They watch as the leader then lies about throwing it at them
C. They in turn throw something back at the leader or at another child
D. They themselves lie about throwing it
E. They get in trouble by a leader
Maybe you don't agree with me and I'm crazy, but it's just a personal preference.
Make sure to bring this checklist with you next time your watching children!
~GET PUPPETS~ You will try every tactic to get them to listen and be quiet but none will work. Not the quiet game, the "One, Two, Three, eyes on me!", or the "put a marshmallow in your mouth" game. But no worries...when the (monotone unexperienced and boring) puppets come into play every one of their little mouths will shut and their eyes will be glued to the stage. Not that I'm bitter or anything, but seriously...you can see the hand coming out of the puppet's neck. They don't even know how to move their mouths with the words. Nevertheless, puppets work.
~GET CREATIVE~ When you discover the quiet game doesn't work and the puppets aren't available, think outside the box. It might not be easy but there is always a way to make the little varmints hush.
Example- Today our class made it early to music while another class was still in session. So we had an entire 4 minutes to keep them quiet. I know you're thinking there is no way to keep 17 five year olds quiet for that long. With no puppets on hand, props go to Adam Baird. This creative fellow crammed them all into a closet. Now this wasn't an ordinary closet-It was the "Invisible Secret Room"...meaning to keep it "secret", everyone had to be still and quiet. It worked very well besides a couple kids yelling they were scared. But hey, you can't make them all happy.
~ENUNCIATE CLEARLY~ It is very important that the children understand exactly what you are saying.
Example- Today during story I was telling a boy named Dylan to be be quiet because he was distracting all the kids and no one was listening. When I said "Dylan"(pronounced Die-Lan) another boy heard "Kings Island". He then screamed to where I am pretty sure the whole church could hear about how he had been there and what he had done there. The rest of the class excitedly joined in with him about their experiences there. Looking back the class was focused more before I tried to help.
Example- When I took the girls to the bathroom today, one couldn't figure out how to unlock the stall. I tried to explain to her to move the knob to the left but obviously not all 5 year olds know their left and right. So lucky me got to climb under the door and unlock it for her. (And yes, I washed my hands and arms.)
~DON'T THROW OBJECTS AT CHILDREN AND THEN LIE ABOUT DOING IT~ I know it seems harsh for a lot of you blog readers out there, but it probably isn't too great of an idea. From observing this in action, I've discovered it will only make the kids more wild and urge them to throw things themselves. It's a little confusing to them when:
A. They see a leader throw something
B. They watch as the leader then lies about throwing it at them
C. They in turn throw something back at the leader or at another child
D. They themselves lie about throwing it
E. They get in trouble by a leader
Maybe you don't agree with me and I'm crazy, but it's just a personal preference.
Make sure to bring this checklist with you next time your watching children!
Sunday, June 11, 2006
Florida Mission Trip 2006
I just got home from an amazing week in Jacksonville, Florida with Christian Singers. I had a lot of fun and at the same time learned a lot of things. It wasn't a very exciting beginning when, the first day we got there, were told that Jacksonville has the highest murder rate in America. But we all survived (barely). I'll just go over the highlights and things I learned over this trip:
5. Overdosing is drug-abuse. Yeah, not that I experienced this personally or anything but I would advise not mixing medicines or taking more than the correct amount. It's just bad. Hypothetically speaking, you might get a little high, get made fun of, jumble your words, be a little confused, or cut your own thumb with a knife. And trust me, NO ONE, not even your friends, will help you...they will only make it worse. Hypothetically speaking of course.
4.Even the best fall down sometimes. O.K... the girl who has played 6 ball games in 95 degree weather all in one day passed out... SINGING! No joke...it wasn't pretty. All together my friend Restrained her ankle, another friend had to go to the hospital for dehydration, and the food we were served....well made everyone a little sick. Scratch that, VERY sick. Haha, you can use your imagination with that one.
3.As believers, no matter how different we may be, when it comes down to it we are all a body. This trip I hung out with people that I never before really talked to or haven’t for years. I didn't become great friends or anything, but we all just talked as if we always did. I wish that it could be the same when we are home. I think if we all looked past this life we would always see that we are in this together and we can lean on each other in hard times.
2.WE REALLY DO TAKE FOR GRANTED HOW MUCH WE HAVE. These people had nothing. We saw prostitution, drug deals, beating, and many more horrible things. So many people are searching for Christ and we have Him. We just need to share Him.
1. What you think God's plan is for you isn't always the case. I went down there thinking I was going to lead multiple kids to Christ, when in fact I didn't lead one. I beat myself up for this for a while until I realized a seed is needed and has a large role in salvation. I made a relationship with a 17 year old girl that only needed to see Christ's love. She has had and is having a VERY hard life. I won't go into details but she was at the point of choosing between life and prostitution. After my friend Ashlee and I talked to her and her brother for about an hour she decided to come to worship with us. Here she said she has her first smile in days. I wanted to get the brownie points for winning someone to the Lord, when in reality just showing Christ and his love is just as rewarding. The way I wanted the things to work isn't how God wanted them to. We all need to remember that it's not all about us and it is for His glory, not ours.
Galatians 1:10- "Am I now trying to win the approval of men, or of God? Or am I trying to please men? If I were still trying to please men, I would not be a servant of Christ."
5. Overdosing is drug-abuse. Yeah, not that I experienced this personally or anything but I would advise not mixing medicines or taking more than the correct amount. It's just bad. Hypothetically speaking, you might get a little high, get made fun of, jumble your words, be a little confused, or cut your own thumb with a knife. And trust me, NO ONE, not even your friends, will help you...they will only make it worse. Hypothetically speaking of course.
4.Even the best fall down sometimes. O.K... the girl who has played 6 ball games in 95 degree weather all in one day passed out... SINGING! No joke...it wasn't pretty. All together my friend Restrained her ankle, another friend had to go to the hospital for dehydration, and the food we were served....well made everyone a little sick. Scratch that, VERY sick. Haha, you can use your imagination with that one.
3.As believers, no matter how different we may be, when it comes down to it we are all a body. This trip I hung out with people that I never before really talked to or haven’t for years. I didn't become great friends or anything, but we all just talked as if we always did. I wish that it could be the same when we are home. I think if we all looked past this life we would always see that we are in this together and we can lean on each other in hard times.
2.WE REALLY DO TAKE FOR GRANTED HOW MUCH WE HAVE. These people had nothing. We saw prostitution, drug deals, beating, and many more horrible things. So many people are searching for Christ and we have Him. We just need to share Him.
1. What you think God's plan is for you isn't always the case. I went down there thinking I was going to lead multiple kids to Christ, when in fact I didn't lead one. I beat myself up for this for a while until I realized a seed is needed and has a large role in salvation. I made a relationship with a 17 year old girl that only needed to see Christ's love. She has had and is having a VERY hard life. I won't go into details but she was at the point of choosing between life and prostitution. After my friend Ashlee and I talked to her and her brother for about an hour she decided to come to worship with us. Here she said she has her first smile in days. I wanted to get the brownie points for winning someone to the Lord, when in reality just showing Christ and his love is just as rewarding. The way I wanted the things to work isn't how God wanted them to. We all need to remember that it's not all about us and it is for His glory, not ours.
Galatians 1:10- "Am I now trying to win the approval of men, or of God? Or am I trying to please men? If I were still trying to please men, I would not be a servant of Christ."
Friday, June 02, 2006
HELP--Summer boredom!
I need some help from my many viewers(all 2 of you)! As I just looked at the calendar I realized we have been out of school now for only two weeks. I'm beginning to think that has to be wrong though considering it feels like a month. I mean, I don't know if it's just me or not but this has been the longest two weeks of my life. On the last day of school everyone is at the door ready run out at the sound of the bell..to do what?? Absolutely NOTHING! Well, I guess the upper classmen have it pretty good considering they can drive places but what can I do?? At least I get to leave for Florida tonight for Tour, but when I get home I'm in the same boat. I would ask my parents this question but all I get from them is this, "You have to get a job." crap or my favorite, "Clean (substitute any household object here)." I mean, seriously, what life value does a job have? They don't seem to understand when I tell them I am marrying someone rich. It's all good though, they'll see. So while I am in Florida for my one entertaining week, I need some ideas on what I can do when I come home. I have NOTHING until softball starts again. I think I have tried everything..I mean I even became a blogger!
~And how exactly do you all write long blogs..I thought this was going to be one but I am just inexperienced!
~And how exactly do you all write long blogs..I thought this was going to be one but I am just inexperienced!
Thursday, June 01, 2006
I'm a Blogger!
Alright, so when my parents are on the computer more than I am..It's sad. So when I figured out they were blogging I decided to give it a try! If my parents like it that much then it must be pretty entertaining considering I'm usually content to just sit and look at the same page of Myspace for an hour without getting bored. Which by the way..Myspace is very overrated! I finally agree with my dad when he says it's a "HEY! Look at me!" page. I'm going to try and retire from it to move to this. Try something, unlike Myspace, that not EVERY person I know and their mother does(and their 3rd cousin once removed..Seriously). Well, I'm new to this thing and can't think of anything else to write. Help me get started with some comments. Come on..you have to help a teenager that says they actually will do something besides Myspace!
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