This 'n' That

First of all, CONGRATULATIONS to new parents Gina and Peter! Jack Dailey was born September 10 at 2:18 a.m. 7 lbs. 14 oz. (Gina, correct me if I'm wrong!) He's a cutie!

Secondly, I am looking at an autographed picture of country music star Keni Thomas. That's right people! This is one of my perks of working at WVLT the ALL VOL station. I get to constantly cheer on the Vols and meet B-list country music singers. He is singing at the Tennessee Valley Fair tonight and was here doing a promo for it. He so graciously signed an 8x10 photo for me. "Emily- Stay Strong- KENI. Isaiah 6:8" Interesting verse to sign on an autograph, but I like it. And of course he "dotted" the "I" with a star. So if you happen to be at the Tennessee Valley Fair tonight, be sure to check out Keni with a star.

Thirdly and most surprisingly, I am going to the UT/Florida game on Saturday. And I'm not fighting it. I don't know what it is, maybe its the Holy Spirit (yeah right), but I'm looking forward to it. I think it will feel like fall outside and it won't be hot, so that's a big reason why I think it will be nice.

Next, the tutoring at Alcoa Middle is finally starting to go well. I was frustrated the first few days I went because there was no structure at all in the English class I am in. But now, there are 3 boys that I can help, one of which is on a second grade reading level. It's sad, but I'm really thankful that I can be used to help him read and understand. I don't know how kids get so far in school without reading skills.... I won't get on my soap box.

And next, very important for my future, I passed my third and final Praxis Exam! The Praxis Exam is what you have to take to be certified to teach. I had to take a Principles of Learning and Teaching, an English Writing and Grammar, and this last one was English Literature. So now, the state sees me as a certified teacher! English students here I come! Pray with me about where to student teach! My deadline is November 1. Thanks!