11/09/2007

Would You Eat It?

A curious question came up in the office today (Some of you might be asking yourself, "Office?" Yes, I work in an office at Industrial Products for the past 2 1/2 years). The question was "what could you eat on for the rest of your life if you had to?" A few of the items thrown in the mix were soup/raman noodles, red beans & rice (yes, that counts as one), and t-bone steak. As interesting as these items are, I'd like to throw it out there for the 10 people that read this to comment with their own favorites.

11/04/2007

releasing the hate

Wow, it's been a super long time since my last post here, but I've had plenty of notes put into my daughter's blog .

Anyway, so something has changed, aside from all of the everyday changes that have occurred since our trip to Boston. I've never been a fan of baseball, and still really am not. However, Jessica and I's tour of Fenway Park changed the way we thought about the Boston Red Sox. We decided to start keeping up with them almost before the regular season ended, hearing that they tied with the Indians as having the best record in the AL (maybe in the MLB). So naturally, we got caught up in the race for the AL title. Just like in 2004, they were down 3 games in the ALCS, but won 4 in a row. Also, just like in 2004, they swept the opposing team in the World Series to capture their 2nd title in 4 years. Pretty sweet huh? But I digress to the real reason for this post.

Since I started going to college at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette, I began which grew into an eventual hate for LSU. I couldn't stand the fact that they were getting so much money (to recruit for their football team,etc) and UL wasn't! I also hated that there were so many people from Lafayette that supported LSU that didn't support UL.

Anyway, I'm over that now. In 2000, with the name change from USL, UL became a state school, allowing more money to flow from the good 'ol boys in Baton Rouge. It was naive to think that UL was the only school that got screwed over by the government, and I'm certain that every state has their own UL. So, I've moved on, and can let go of the hate I held on to for little-to-no reason. I still love my Cajuns, but I won't begrudge LSU for winning the National Championship, given they play well enough. They've been upgraded in my opinion to good standing, but don't look for any bumper stickers, t-shirts, banners or the like on my person.

So, here's to you, LSU. Good job beating your old coach in their own town.

7/05/2007

new blog

So that everyone can check what's going on with us and Julianne, you can go there by clicking here. So what are you waiting for? Go now :)

6/08/2007

Graduation Blues?




Well, I've done it! The degree has been issued, and the dance has been finished. I'm officially a college graduate! Woo-hoo! No more teachers, no more books, no more tuition! I'm sure the rhyme is different, but this is my song :)

Now that I'm officially done with school (at least, in my limited view of the future), I'm working full-time (insert sound from Debbie Downer of SNL). It's nice to not have school work to do, especially on the weekend, so I'm not complaining. I guess there's something every graduate feels: "I have to live like everybody else now" kinda thing.

It's ok though. I know that things are never permanent, especially in light of becoming parents and all the things that happen with that (can't wait!). Other than that, I'm on the prowl for a full-time ministry position in worship. I've had a few email and phone leads, but nothing too solid yet. I am hopeful, and I know that God will point me in the right direction. If you have yet to give it a view, you can check out my online resume' here.

4/04/2007

graduation

Well, I'm just about a month away from graduating. I think I shake from excitement as I sit here typing, but I try not to let it hit me too hard... yet. I've still got so many projects due in this month, including my 20-page senior paper that's due tomorrow.
I keep hearing the question asked of me, "So what are you gonna do now?" It's one of the questions I cannot answer, simply because I really don't know. What I do know is what I would like to do: lead worship full-time at a church. I've been exploring my options, but none have sprouted yet. I do not despair for the hope that I have in Christ is solid that He will take care of his servants. I'm listening and waiting for the words, "Go here." So, for now, I'm still running the race, and I can picture myself breaking the tape at the finish line. Chariots of Fire? Anyone? Bueller?


1/15/2007

Saint-sational!

For those of you who have not felt the impact of the Saints' first-ever, history-making appearance in the NFC Championship, let me fill you in. The last time they won a playoff game was in 2000, against the returning Super Bowl champs, St. Louis Rams, in the dome. Before that, I don't even think they made the playoffs since 1991, much less won the division. This year, they go 10-6, under a new coach, a new quarterback, and an offensive arsenal, much like the team of 2000. Providence, you say?

Friday was a good day. I finished up my class time at the workshop a day early, so I had that day to do some school work and goof around if I wanted to. I take a test, then catch a few minutes of video games. When Jessica gets home, she brought a surprise. She said it was a "card that she made all by herself." I opened it up, and just as she said, made all by herself -- only it had an extra surprise in it -- 2 SAINTS PLAYOFF TICKETS!!! Amazing, right? Yeah, I thought so too. So after thanking her repeatedly, we left for the game on Saturday around 3pm. yes, 3pm... the game started at 7pm. We got a good parking spot, and were only a block away from the Superdome (to those of you who have tried parking there, you know how hard that is). The doors opened at 4:30, but we had time to hang out with the other fans, while booing the very few Eagles fans, and listening to the Steve Miller Band play live. I've already said a lot, so I'll sum up the game: VERY LOUD! I heard that the decibal rating for a plane flying by is 1.12. The stadium that night: 1.07 = deafening. It was a rollercoaster game that had many highlights and only a few lowlights, but it was a rockin good time. So, onto Chicago where we look to go to our first ever Super Bowl!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! (even Terry Bradshaw is cheering them on)

Speaking of providence, it's game day and we went out to a few sports to get a Saints t-Shirt (only one I had is long-sleeve). There were no shirts anywhere! So, we settled on a hat, and a black t-shirt, just so I'd least have the right colors on. When we went to check out, there was a bundled up shirt on a hanger, apparently left by a customer who'd changed their mind about the shirt. We pick it up curiously to find that it's a white Saints t-shirt! We both looked at each other in amazement, and checked it for wardrobe malfunction, and then bought it! I was blown away... as if it had been left just for me :)

1/04/2007

gotta check it

I have re-launched my website. Feel free to browze around. I'm gonna put up more pictures, but that's what I have for now. Comment any suggestions you might have for improvement if you have a few minutes.

Caperton the Website

1/02/2007

Bell's no more

Just wanted to update all of you who haven't seen me in some time. It took roughly 3 weeks to get over my bell's palsy. Like I said, it wasn't painful, just annoying. It finally went away, and it almost came at a surprise because it was so gradual. So, by the time I arrived in Lafayette for Christmas, it was totally gone and no one could see any evidence whatsoever.

In other news, I have roughly 5 more months of school until graduation. I'm extremely stoked, and I'm looking forward to starting my post-school worship ministry experiences.