The Passion Paradox (Book Read January 2020)

This is one of my favorites, written by Bard Stulberg and Steve Magness.
- Proactively manage your passion
- Beware of the fit mind-set pitfall
- Select "interesting" over "perfect"
- Make incremental gains
- Focus on the process of the craft
- Mastery mind-set: Drive from within, Focus on the process, Be the best at getting better, Embrace acute failure for chronic gains, Patience, and Be here now
- There's no true balance, strive for self-awareness
I will try to read it again this summer.

Thank you Kaylee

Kaylee made me S'mores from her chemistry class.  She said she would be sad if I didn't eat it during class.  I ate it.  It was delicious and I didn't die.  She made three piece, Kylee and Kelly each had one.  Kaylee and I split one piece.  (From 1/10/2020)

THE PAWSE -- SEASON 5 -- EPISODE 9

Bonita Basketball 2020

It was one of the most exciting basketball games at Bonita.  The team were neck and neck until the Bearcats pulled away from Colony HS in the fourth quarter.  Great win.  Go Bearcats! (From 1/10/2020).

Comparative Essay Reading by Tyron

Silly kids.  Tyron reading his comparative essay to Collin, featuring Mr. Frederick in the last second.  (From 1/16/2020)

ASAP - Mile 107 (Thank you Mrs. Vandenberg)

Coming back from a wonderful winter break, Mrs. Vandenberg donated a beautiful pair of sneakers to our project.  Thank you.  I will keep on finding homeless/foster children in need of new shoes.  (From 1/6/2020)

[New Balance - Arishi (W8.5)]

Thank you, Heidi

Thank you to my thoughtful sister, Heidi, for the beautiful gifts from Dallas.  I love mini helmets, and the teacher ornament is so neat!  (From 1/19/2020)

Thank You Michael and Jessica

Brother and sister Michael and Jessica are two of my top math students.  They are also both outstanding musicians, winning awards with our marching band.  Jessica is also on our girls basketball team.  (From 12/20/2019)

Bonita Varsity Girls Soccer 2019

I saw the the team scoring the first goal of the half.  The girls told me that they went on to win 8-0. (From 1/7/2020)

Thank You Mackenzie

Mackenzie is on the varsity soccer team and is one of my top students in AP Calculus.  I am so blessed to have Mackenzie and her group mates Zoee and Chloe in my 6th period AP Calculus class.  They are wonderful students.  (From 12/20/2019)

Student-Made Memes 2020 - Part 02

Thanks, Tyron.  I have not seen the highly regarded show Breaking Bad.  Maybe someday.  (From 1/7/2020).

Part 01 (From 9/19/2019)

Thank You Jared

Thank you, Jared, for this awesome creative portrait.  That sweater would be pretty cool.  Jared forgot to give this to me before winter break.  No worries, I'm just as happy to have it now.  Love it! (From 1/7/2020)

Side by side comparison (Photo on the right taken 12/10/2020.

ASAP - Mile 106 (Thank you Sarah)

Sarah is one of my top students.  Just like her mom (who is my friend), Sarah is smart and athletic.  Sarah is on the varsity tennis team, she also plays soccer and is a track superstar.  Thank you for your gifts.  (From 12/20/2019)

THE PAWSE -- SEASON 5 -- EPISODE 8.5

Thank You Sully

Thank you for your kind words and gift card, Sully.  We still have plans to bring your mom (my friend) some good food from Calpri Bakery in Covina.  (From 12/20/2019)