You mean, I didn't really win?

As you get older, you supposedly get wiser.... Somebody forgot to tell me.

I go to sleep one night and I wake up sometime in the middle of the night in deep thirst. I go to the fridge to hopefully open a nice tall bottle of water to quench my thirst. I didn't have any bottles of water left, so I went to my backup plan: Fruit Punch Gatorade.

So, I stand there downing this refreshment. But, remember, I just woke up so I'm a little on the tired side. I didn't want to stand there the whole time drinking this red Gatorade. So, being the genius I am, decided to take it with me to my room. I tried to sit on the edge of the bed drinking but it still required to much energy for my liking. I thought to myself, "I'm old enough, I can lay down and still finish with no problem." You can probably assume what's going to happen next.... Next thing I know I am being woke up to the spine-chilling reality of what happened. There I was laying in a pool of my own refreshment. And to make matters worse, it was RED Gatorade.

Now I'm soaked and need to dry off. So, I had to get up and do the walk of shame to get a towel. It's the same walk of shame people have to endure whenever they spill something in front of their friends. Then they just stand there watching you clean up your mess. Even though nobody was there laughing at me, I somehow knew God was up there pointing and laughing.

When I told my friends about this (which was probably a mistake), they thought I was dreaming about winning the "big game" and dousing myself in a Gatorade bath like they do in football.

"I WON! I WON!"

Until next time, vaya con Dios. And don't drink and sleep kids.

2007: A Kent Odyssey

It's a good time of year. It's only 10 days away until Christmas. It's only one full week of school until the break. Lost: Season 3 is out on DVD. Good times.

It's only customary to reflect on the year towards late December. So, let's give it a shot:

• The year began with a rough start. Oklahoma University played in the Fiesta Bowl against Boise State. It was a terrific game, but didn't end up the way I would have preferred. OU is again going to the Fiesta Bowl to take on West Virginia. Maybe some revenge will take place.
• I got to go to Falls Creek as a sponsor with H2oChurch.tv. I had a blast.
• I started playing percussion Sunday mornings at my church.
• Got to sing the chorus to "Breakfast" at a Newsboys concert in Ada. I also got to work the concert as security right near the stage. Thanks Purd.
• Went to see MuteMath in concert... again. It was AWESOME.
• I moved into a new house right next to work. Some may think that wouldn't be a good thing. But with gas costing as much as high definition TVs, I think it's a good thing.
• I started my second year teaching and coaching. The second year is MUCH smoother than the first year. This year marks my first real entrance into high school athletics. I'm now high school assistant, junior varsity coach, and freshmen girls coach.
• I received my first technical foul as a coach. I deserved it.
• Not much progress in the search for her.
• I will reserve a spot here for something that may occur in the next two weeks. Who knows?

Every year has its ups and downs. This year was no exception. But I still consider myself blessed beyond any measure despite anything that happens or doesn't happen.

Until next time, vaya con Dios.