i know you've all been really disappointed with my lack of postings. sorry.
chapel was mostly lame today, it consisted of seniors reminiscing and stuff. it was great and all, but, im not sure why it was a chapel service. there are a few things i'd like to say about some of the musical performances, but, it'd probably be best to keep those to myself.
the last person to share was a kid named drew who lives on the brotherhood (the 3rd floor of my hall, most well known for being disrespectful wild and crazy vandals). if im not mistaken, he is known as the pope on this floor, which is basically one of their leaders, thats all. he's an awkward kid...always wears shirts that are way too big with the sleeves dangling way past his hands, has long nappy hair and a receding hairline and john lennon glasses. i didnt know much about this kid, never talked to him, never met him, just recognize him as one of the ring leaders of broho, which isnt necessarily an esteemed position. so i was surprised to see him take the stage and share some thoughts...not only is he extremely awkward, he just doenst have a very good reputation. he went on to share humorous reflections with brilliant, eloquent language, expressing himself beautifully and perfectly. he eventually shared about sitting in the dean of students office, being told that it appeared that there was no reason for him to be at taylor. he went on to confess that he had no idea what purpose these last 4 years held and no brilliant words of wisdom to share with his fellow seniors...he just knew there was a purpose...and went on to express heartfelt gratitude to professors, faculty, and floormates. i honestly have never heard a student express himself so well. i was quite impressed.
and so, i think he provided some redemption of reputation for the brotherhood and morris hall in general today. it was good to see him up there. he received a very long applause afterwards...a rare display of respect and admiration from the entire campus. wow.
i guess you had to be there. sorry i cant explain better.
on a different note i really do not enjoy my math for teachers class. the professor is so boring and dull and makes terrible jokes and just doesnt relate to us very well at all. anyway, he made some kind of cheezy joke, as usual, and i made one of my quiet sarcastic laughs as usual. a few minutes later he approached me and said "nate, can you come see me later this afternoon?" i told him when i was finished and that i would be in. i was extremely nervous, thinking he had somehow heard my sarcasm, thinking he was going to confront me about my poor attitude. i was scared, but knew i had it coming...and that fear was probably the first time i realized how poorly ive treated him and that class. well, it turns out he just wanted to tell me how much he enjoyed the last reflection paper i wrote on how a few verses in ephesians related to math and he asked permission to use it in a conference he is speaking at in the near future. i was stunned. and honored. and ashamed. i felt like a pretty big hypocrite, writing this great paper on god's love and meanwhile treating him like crap in and out of the classroom. i guess i should have apologized, but we all know how poorly i do at things like that, so, i just humbly walked out of his office with a vow to hopefully do better.
we'll see.