So, most people know I'm in grad school, and that I am getting a Master's in Education, but you don't know all the cool things I get to learn about in my emphasis on Instructional Technology. Most of it is boring to anyone not involved in the curriculum, but I also learn things like making and editing videos. Such as the assignments required of one of my current classes. This video, directed and shot entirely by me:), and edited with much help from one of our friends, should give you a good idea of what my class has entailed this semester, and also , what Adam does on a daily basis. Hope you like it!
Monday, June 23, 2008
Wednesday, June 11, 2008
Vegetables!
I am very proud to announce that my vegetable plants are now producing real vegetables! I have been attempting to grow (in containers outside) green onions, radishes, tomatoes, green peppers, jalapenos, hot peppers, and green beans.
So far I have hot peppers and jalapenos growing quite well. The green beans are still pretty tiny, but hopefully will be edible soon. The tomato plant is very tall and I'm waiting for it to pop some delicious red fruit out any day now. The green pepper plants smell strongly of green peppers, but don't seem to be growing too much yet. I'm also pretty sure the radishes and green onions are a lost cause, but it's still early in the growing season.
The highlight of my day today was using one of my home-grown hot peppers in tacos for lunch today. Adam gave it high compliments!
Here are some pictures:
Thursday, June 5, 2008
Blessings
Well, I suppose the tone of most of my posts is busy. And, well, we are very busy. But it's a thankful busy. We are thankful for where we are, even if it's not a place we would choose. We are thankful for our situation, our work, and the life God has set up for us here in North Carolina.
Adam is so happy to be flying and working without being in training. He still has to study, and he is still required to fly graded flights, but at least now he has earned the title "Combat Capable Pilot". He is deployable, and will be, probably in February. He also has a ground job in the squadron. Each pilot has to also work in an office. Adam's office takes care of things like parties, squadron events, fundraisers, and sells t-shirts and patches. So, you know, he joined to Corps to be a party planner. Just kidding, but I like the job because then I get to help out.
I have been babysitting and taking classes. I really am enjoying both. My classes are really starting to get interesting and make me want to learn even more outside of class. I also have started an evening women's bible study with my friend Kat. We are so glad that it is working out and we have a group of ladies to meet with once a week.
Being back on the east coast, we have recently had much visiting with family. We drove up to Northern Virginia and stayed with Adam's parents. We also were there for my cousin Katie's wedding, which was great! I was so happy to see her again, and so much other family that I rarely see. The following weekend, Memorial Day, Adam's two brothers came and stayed with us. They got to see what life is like on base and the grand city of Jacksonville. Hopefully, we will soon get to visit with old friends and maybe even my brother. I haven't seen him in two years!
We are so happy to have work, have each other, and have God. We have gotten to link up with old friends and make new friends. We have a lot going on, and we like it that way. We are busy, but we are blessed!
Adam is so happy to be flying and working without being in training. He still has to study, and he is still required to fly graded flights, but at least now he has earned the title "Combat Capable Pilot". He is deployable, and will be, probably in February. He also has a ground job in the squadron. Each pilot has to also work in an office. Adam's office takes care of things like parties, squadron events, fundraisers, and sells t-shirts and patches. So, you know, he joined to Corps to be a party planner. Just kidding, but I like the job because then I get to help out.
I have been babysitting and taking classes. I really am enjoying both. My classes are really starting to get interesting and make me want to learn even more outside of class. I also have started an evening women's bible study with my friend Kat. We are so glad that it is working out and we have a group of ladies to meet with once a week.
Being back on the east coast, we have recently had much visiting with family. We drove up to Northern Virginia and stayed with Adam's parents. We also were there for my cousin Katie's wedding, which was great! I was so happy to see her again, and so much other family that I rarely see. The following weekend, Memorial Day, Adam's two brothers came and stayed with us. They got to see what life is like on base and the grand city of Jacksonville. Hopefully, we will soon get to visit with old friends and maybe even my brother. I haven't seen him in two years!
We are so happy to have work, have each other, and have God. We have gotten to link up with old friends and make new friends. We have a lot going on, and we like it that way. We are busy, but we are blessed!