Because this dealt with tools instead of the baby, I wasn't able to get Alli to post these pictures for me. These are pictures of the vanity that I built in my cabinetmaking class last semester. The vanity is built of alder and has a coat of dark walnut stain, ebony gloss, and tinted ebony lacquer. We also had the opportunity to build the counter top and to put the laminate on ourselves. It was fun to learn how to build this and other things until I realized that I need about 50,000 dollars in tools to make anything look professional. I am still trying to convince Alli that the tools are a necessity and not a want. 
Thursday, April 30, 2009
The Man's Corner (Makay's Post)
Sunday, April 26, 2009
Graduation
We're college graduates!
I can't believe we are actually college graduates. Let me tell you, this age is definitely a lot younger than I thought it was four years ago. The time went by so quickly.
I have been so grateful for my time at BYU-Idaho. I have come to love this university. I feel I have grown academically, emotionally and spiritually. One of the greatest things I have been taught is how to learn.
BYU-Idaho has implemented a great thing: The Learning Model. In essence it entails a three-step process: preparation, teaching, and pondering. When the instructor comes to class with a lesson that has been prepared with the spirit [which does not mean the lesson is 'gospel saturated'], and the students come prepared with the material while seeking guidance and understand from the spirit, a higher-level of learning takes place. Teacher-to-student learning has been abandoned and spirit-to-spirit learning has taken place. Through practicing this model of learning, I have been taught that "by the power of the Holy Ghost [I] may know the truth of all things" [Moroni 10:5].
Another crucial step in this learning process is teaching one another. The Learning Model says students will 'teach to learn and learn to teach. When students teach diligently, they receive deeper insight and are instructed more perfectly (see D&C 88:78).'
I have seen this process implemented in many areas of my life. I find greater satisfaction in my gospel study and family living as I follow this principle of spirit-to-spirit learning and teaching.
I didn't mean to go on for so long about the learning model. However, it has altered my learning style and has in-turn altered the quality of my life. I feel I wouldn't be 'doing my duty' as a BYU-Idaho Alumnus if I didn't pass along the quality of learning that takes place at this fine university. If you want to learn more about the learning model, click here.
As far as our future goes, we're still waiting to hear back from two dental schools: UNLV [in Vegas] and Midwestern University [in Arizona]. Makay has had interviews with both schools. We should know where we're going before the end of the month...hopefully.
The pregnancy is going well, and I'll post some pictures of the belly in a little while. I only have three weeks left! Yay, I can't wait to see my little one...
I can't believe we are actually college graduates. Let me tell you, this age is definitely a lot younger than I thought it was four years ago. The time went by so quickly.
I have been so grateful for my time at BYU-Idaho. I have come to love this university. I feel I have grown academically, emotionally and spiritually. One of the greatest things I have been taught is how to learn.
BYU-Idaho has implemented a great thing: The Learning Model. In essence it entails a three-step process: preparation, teaching, and pondering. When the instructor comes to class with a lesson that has been prepared with the spirit [which does not mean the lesson is 'gospel saturated'], and the students come prepared with the material while seeking guidance and understand from the spirit, a higher-level of learning takes place. Teacher-to-student learning has been abandoned and spirit-to-spirit learning has taken place. Through practicing this model of learning, I have been taught that "by the power of the Holy Ghost [I] may know the truth of all things" [Moroni 10:5].
Another crucial step in this learning process is teaching one another. The Learning Model says students will 'teach to learn and learn to teach. When students teach diligently, they receive deeper insight and are instructed more perfectly (see D&C 88:78).'
I have seen this process implemented in many areas of my life. I find greater satisfaction in my gospel study and family living as I follow this principle of spirit-to-spirit learning and teaching.
I didn't mean to go on for so long about the learning model. However, it has altered my learning style and has in-turn altered the quality of my life. I feel I wouldn't be 'doing my duty' as a BYU-Idaho Alumnus if I didn't pass along the quality of learning that takes place at this fine university. If you want to learn more about the learning model, click here.
As far as our future goes, we're still waiting to hear back from two dental schools: UNLV [in Vegas] and Midwestern University [in Arizona]. Makay has had interviews with both schools. We should know where we're going before the end of the month...hopefully.
The pregnancy is going well, and I'll post some pictures of the belly in a little while. I only have three weeks left! Yay, I can't wait to see my little one...
Tuesday, April 7, 2009
My eportfolio
[ www.cardsbyalli.com ]
For my advanced visual media class we had to make a website|eportfolio for our final. Please take a look and let me know what you think before my final! I would love to hear everyone's critiques before I present it. I will be changing the domain name, but for now it is: [www.cardsbyalli.com ]
It was so much fun to design, and I look forward to adding on to it...
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