"So take these broken wings
And learn to fly again, learn to live so free
When we hear the voices sing
The book of love will open up and let us in"
Ah, magnificent lyrics from Mr. Mister (greatest band name ever) in 1985. This tasty tune has just recently come back into my life after a brief 6 year hiatus.
You may be thinking.."back into your life?" YES!!
It's an unknown fact that "Broken Wings" was the official theme song of the Francis Howell North High School 2003 freshman 4x1 team (2003 GAC Junior Varsity Champs...what's up)....I shouldn't be proud of that fact...........
Anyway, like I said this song has recently come back into my radar because of this little dandy....
Notice the intensity of the young gentleman's face at about 24 seconds. Brilliant!
Big ups to E*TRADE for this genius work
Saturday, March 28, 2009
Friday, March 27, 2009
Finally Spring Break?
It's the last day before spring break. I am about to go to my one and only class of the day, World Geography ( cool, I know) It's interesting how much people on campus get pumped for spring break. I can imagine what it's going to be like today around noon when people are slowing taking off for the 10 days or so away from school. It'll be like High School Musical around here...only the college edition.
I can say I'm ready for a break but really I'll be on campus all week working on papers and such. I guess it's not necessarily a big deal because I really don't want to go anywhere for break. Other than the papers, I'll be doing some teacher observation hours too. Although, I'm not too excited about that though. Either way, it'll be nice to be home for a little while.
That's pretty much my week though. On Wednesday next week, Justin and Jamison are heading on a mission trip to parts of Missouri and Iowa with the Midwest Movement. I am excited about what God is going to do on that trip. It's going to be life changing. I've seen a lot of the stuff they are going to be doing at all the churches they visit and it's outstanding. Other than my papers, I might throw some stuff up here because I'll have some time. I've sent the link out to some people to read what I wrote but I'm not exactly sure who checks the blog. It's definitely nice to get my thoughts in front of me though.
OK, I'm going to do me some book learnin'.
I can say I'm ready for a break but really I'll be on campus all week working on papers and such. I guess it's not necessarily a big deal because I really don't want to go anywhere for break. Other than the papers, I'll be doing some teacher observation hours too. Although, I'm not too excited about that though. Either way, it'll be nice to be home for a little while.
That's pretty much my week though. On Wednesday next week, Justin and Jamison are heading on a mission trip to parts of Missouri and Iowa with the Midwest Movement. I am excited about what God is going to do on that trip. It's going to be life changing. I've seen a lot of the stuff they are going to be doing at all the churches they visit and it's outstanding. Other than my papers, I might throw some stuff up here because I'll have some time. I've sent the link out to some people to read what I wrote but I'm not exactly sure who checks the blog. It's definitely nice to get my thoughts in front of me though.
OK, I'm going to do me some book learnin'.
Thursday, March 26, 2009
Mustaches
So I a few days ago I decided to grow a mustache. It was a facial hair quest that I felt needed to be conquered. It wasn't broadcast too much, although I was proud of my attempt. However, I did let my dad know about this journey I had undertaken and let me tell you why.......
My dad has an awesome mustache. If anybody knows my dad, you cannot deny this fact. I believe a mustache automatically gives character to a face. You could have like one eye or something but if you have a mustache, everything is cool. My dad is a man of very high character so it's only fitting this he has an outstanding mustache to match the way he lives his life. In every picture we have in our house, he is a rocking the 'stache. This even includes pictures of him when he was dating my mom. Having a mustache seemed to be the cool thing to do in the 80's though. Anyway, that mustache has been there, day in and day out, year in and year out and you know what? that's outstanding.
So I decided on my own to grow a stoutly 'stache. I was going to let it grow for like 4 months. I had decided that beforehand. I made a commitment to this mustache regardless of the pain it could bring me. There were a few problems with this however.......
First let me explain my facial hair ability. I'd say my facial hair growing skills are pretty solid. Anybody who has seen me on a regular basis can vouch for the 5 o'clock shadow that I always have. If you've ever seen the Santa Claus (classic movie) with Tim Allen and the part when he shaves his beard and it grows back in like 5 seconds....that's how I am. The problem is my mustache always looks like I drew it on with a pencil and only bothered to fill in half of it. I could never grow one in the first place so this mustache mission seemed a little improbable........... It turns out my fears were correct. It was hideous, and it was only one day in...........
So I went to work that day and felt pretty good about this conquest. Working in the dairy profession, you tend to deal with people. I knew that it might be time to re-think my mustache exploits when every set of eyes that I came into contact with during that shift could not take their gaze off my upper lip and the facial hair fiasco I was presenting. So I got to thinking, What do I still have on my plate this semester? Turns out I remembered a few small details such as.....at least 2 presentations on papers, I still have to teach a lesson to one of my night classes as well as teach a lesson to a class full of high school freshman. I decided I have completely too many public appearances to have a faulty mustache. So I dropped it after only one day.........and that's the story
Some other time mustache, some other time.
My dad has an awesome mustache. If anybody knows my dad, you cannot deny this fact. I believe a mustache automatically gives character to a face. You could have like one eye or something but if you have a mustache, everything is cool. My dad is a man of very high character so it's only fitting this he has an outstanding mustache to match the way he lives his life. In every picture we have in our house, he is a rocking the 'stache. This even includes pictures of him when he was dating my mom. Having a mustache seemed to be the cool thing to do in the 80's though. Anyway, that mustache has been there, day in and day out, year in and year out and you know what? that's outstanding.
So I decided on my own to grow a stoutly 'stache. I was going to let it grow for like 4 months. I had decided that beforehand. I made a commitment to this mustache regardless of the pain it could bring me. There were a few problems with this however.......
First let me explain my facial hair ability. I'd say my facial hair growing skills are pretty solid. Anybody who has seen me on a regular basis can vouch for the 5 o'clock shadow that I always have. If you've ever seen the Santa Claus (classic movie) with Tim Allen and the part when he shaves his beard and it grows back in like 5 seconds....that's how I am. The problem is my mustache always looks like I drew it on with a pencil and only bothered to fill in half of it. I could never grow one in the first place so this mustache mission seemed a little improbable........... It turns out my fears were correct. It was hideous, and it was only one day in...........
So I went to work that day and felt pretty good about this conquest. Working in the dairy profession, you tend to deal with people. I knew that it might be time to re-think my mustache exploits when every set of eyes that I came into contact with during that shift could not take their gaze off my upper lip and the facial hair fiasco I was presenting. So I got to thinking, What do I still have on my plate this semester? Turns out I remembered a few small details such as.....at least 2 presentations on papers, I still have to teach a lesson to one of my night classes as well as teach a lesson to a class full of high school freshman. I decided I have completely too many public appearances to have a faulty mustache. So I dropped it after only one day.........and that's the story
Some other time mustache, some other time.
Wednesday, March 25, 2009
Night Class
So I just got out of my Wednesday night class, Middle School Psychology. This class is basically about adolescents and why they act the way they do. There is one guy in my class who is older than most normal college students. He went to school back in the 60's and 70's, has really long hair and smells like coffee. I was thinking when I got out of class that even though night classes are really long, especially when they are from 7:05-9:30, a lot of older people take classes at night and if you are lucky you just might get some really interesting people in your classes that spice up the night with excellent stories and insightful observations. I tip my hat to Dennis with the long hair.
Things o' Jacob part 1
So I think the next round of posts are going to be about the things that I take great interest in. Stay tuned because its going to be excellent. And the name of the entries will indeed be titled Things o' Jacob.....I think its cool when you strategically leave out letters in words
Anyway, the first installment is going to be about my guitar. Let me explain my journey into the vast world of this wonderful wooden instrument o' strings (I just did it again)
The story begins with me as a young whippersnapper (19 years old) and I decide one day that I want to play the guitar.........uh, that's about it (cool story)
There's a little more I guess...I get a guitar Christmas of 2006, called the "Talent" by Gibson. My parents bought it for 99 dollars at Bed, Bath and Beyond of all places. Seriously, of ALL places
If you refer to how much it cost, and obviously where they got it, that will give you a little insight to the quality of it. So I take it back to school after that Christmas break and start on my quest.
I want to take a time-out right here to thank Mr. Justin Coaxum for putting up with the "music" that was coming out of that thing.
Anyway, I can say from experience, being in a dorm room and trying to learn the guitar is not the best of combinations. Most of the people on the floor in my dorm could hear everything and were definitely not against giving me their opinion of my "skills". That guitar got me through the early times of playing though and I think in the end that thing had been dropped, kicked, beaten, and had many coco puffs dropped into it. (coaxum) I also want to thank my brother Justin for many a time talking me out of throwing that guitar out the window. Fond Memories!!! Funny that my youngest brother Jared started using it when he started playing. The Talent will live forever!!!!
In July of 2007, I saved up and bought a new guitar. That little beauty can be seen right above the post. It normally would have run me about 5 hundy but I got it at $375. So all in all, 2 1/2 years later I finally would consider myself somewhat competent at playing lol. I love playing it though because it's a dandy little challenge learning new things. It has actually turned into a pretty awesome thing because Justin is awesome at playing and can sing, I play and now Jared has started playing (and is seriously crazy good after only a few months). Jamison is already dynamite on the drums so instead of the Jonas brothers..................The Glonas Brothers!!!!! hmmm maybe not
First Post
OK, so I think this first post will kinda just be about me and what I'm about. I am really not exactly sure who is going to be reading this blog of mine but I think if anything it is a way for me to just write, which I like to do from time to time. So basically here is Jacob in blog form............
The most important thing about me above anything else in my life is Jesus. I know many people are turned off by "religion" but I think religion is such a man-made establishment that puts God in a box. It's so impersonal based on ritual and expectation. God is such a loving, personal, relevant, and faithful Heavenly Dad who is interested in everything thing you have going on in your life. I think there is a perception that He's sitting up in Heaven waiting to point out everything we've done wrong. That is such a crazy thing. He is in a relentless pursuit for our hearts and for us. The God of the Universe is jealous for our affection and lives. He DELIGHTS in us and showing us kindness and mercy. (Micah 7:18)
Right now I am really seeking God's face right now in terms of my next steps. He is so faithful and I am standing on His word and promise that He has plans for me, to give me hope and a future. (Jeremiah 29:11) His faithfulness and Word for our lives will always come to pass. ( Isaiah 55:11) Wow, the Lord is AWESOME!!!!
In the mean time, I am going to school at Lindenwood University working on my degree in History and a minor in Education. I started out college at the University of Central Missouri for a few years, going to school and playing football. I feel blessed to have gone there for a short time because of the people I've met and the time away from my family really made me appreciate then in a whole new way.
There are 6 people in my family. 4 boys, 2 parents, 1 dog...and a partridge in a pear tree....that's a terrible joke......My family is incredible and I know everybody says their family is incredible BUT my family is crazy incredible. It's such a blessing to have praying parents who hear and follow the Lord. They are a blessing beyond anything I could ask for. I feel fortunate that I have a great relationship with them. My brothers are my best friends. I am so thankful for them it's unreal. They each add something unique to my life that is pretty special. When I'm at school all week, I actually get excited to go home because I get to see them. I've been blessed with some awesome, awesome brothers.
So basically those are the main parts of who Jacob is. I do a lot of school stuff but mostly I just like to play the guitar when I'm not doing anything else. Maybe I'll post about that lol....anyway, thanks for reading the first inaugural blog from Mr. Glose!!!
The most important thing about me above anything else in my life is Jesus. I know many people are turned off by "religion" but I think religion is such a man-made establishment that puts God in a box. It's so impersonal based on ritual and expectation. God is such a loving, personal, relevant, and faithful Heavenly Dad who is interested in everything thing you have going on in your life. I think there is a perception that He's sitting up in Heaven waiting to point out everything we've done wrong. That is such a crazy thing. He is in a relentless pursuit for our hearts and for us. The God of the Universe is jealous for our affection and lives. He DELIGHTS in us and showing us kindness and mercy. (Micah 7:18)
Right now I am really seeking God's face right now in terms of my next steps. He is so faithful and I am standing on His word and promise that He has plans for me, to give me hope and a future. (Jeremiah 29:11) His faithfulness and Word for our lives will always come to pass. ( Isaiah 55:11) Wow, the Lord is AWESOME!!!!
In the mean time, I am going to school at Lindenwood University working on my degree in History and a minor in Education. I started out college at the University of Central Missouri for a few years, going to school and playing football. I feel blessed to have gone there for a short time because of the people I've met and the time away from my family really made me appreciate then in a whole new way.
There are 6 people in my family. 4 boys, 2 parents, 1 dog...and a partridge in a pear tree....that's a terrible joke......My family is incredible and I know everybody says their family is incredible BUT my family is crazy incredible. It's such a blessing to have praying parents who hear and follow the Lord. They are a blessing beyond anything I could ask for. I feel fortunate that I have a great relationship with them. My brothers are my best friends. I am so thankful for them it's unreal. They each add something unique to my life that is pretty special. When I'm at school all week, I actually get excited to go home because I get to see them. I've been blessed with some awesome, awesome brothers.
So basically those are the main parts of who Jacob is. I do a lot of school stuff but mostly I just like to play the guitar when I'm not doing anything else. Maybe I'll post about that lol....anyway, thanks for reading the first inaugural blog from Mr. Glose!!!
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