my day today was kind of weak

This morning, I got a picture of some kids at YMCA (childcare) playing and having a good time. It just seemed like a good picture to take. So, I too, it. Kids are so friggin cute. After work I of course went to school. English class was good because I got to see Tom. Then, one of the guys in my English class wanted to interview me on a subject I could help him on. I can't say what the subject is, because it might not jive well with some of the people who are connected to this BLOG, but it was a good subject that I could offer some insight to.I planned on getting a lot of work done today. Alas, I did not. So, I wondered around my day without getting anything accomplished. I did, however, eat some really good pizza with my dad. The pizza was great, the fact that I was with my dad to enjoy it was even greater. We got to see the shuttle blast off into space. And I learned that the shuttle reaches speeds of 16,500MPH!! That is crazy fast!!!This is what my dad and I call, "thick or 'gooey'" pizza. And it is just that. THICK & GOOEY!!! I am going to go to bed. Tomorrow is Saturday, but because of my laziness, I am going to take my cousin to work (which he has to be there at 7:00) and then I am going straight to the 24/7 computer lab to get my butt working on my ENGLISH paper. I plan on getting a lot done tomorrow. Budda Bing, Budda BOOM!!

G'Night!

new schedule.

Okay, I went to meet with my Academic Adviser today. It was a really good meeting because he gave me all the information I needed, plus got me signed into the classes I need to be in. Next semester is going to be CRAZY!! I will be going to school full time next semester. Working about 26 hours a week. Fully participating in Young Life. Staying in BSF (Bible Study Fellowship) and doing the daily work required. It is going to be a challenge. But I figure, I mine as well take advantage of my health while it is very good. It could be taken from me at any time. Literally, any time. So I am just going to go with the flow.

I wish I could say in this BLOG post that I got a lot accomplished today. It would be a lie though. I got a little (emphasis on LITTLE) bit of writing done. I am going to have to really hunker down tomorrow as soon as I get out of class tomorrow in the AM, it is straight to the computer lab, and I am taking my thesaurus with me.

My flesh is feeling a little bit ripe. Yes, today was day # 2 of my tanning sessions. Once I get that base tan back, then this slight discomfort I am feeling will go to the way side. I decided to start tanning again, because I looked at my "white boy" thigh's when I worked out, and felt discraced by them. I will put an end to their whiteness. Ohh yes!!! BE GONE WHITENESS!!!

Love you readers!!!! I really do. :-)

check this out

I can't believe it happened again, but it totally happened again. I was at school in one of the computer labs that I don't usually go to, and I completely without a doubt had dejas vous. I want to know how this happens. If anyone can offer insight into this extrodinary event, I would greatly appreciate it and probably sleep a little better at night.I was sitting next to my friend Sharon (girl in the red), when I was typing in the google search bar, "The Golden Rule" and she was talking on the phone. Just liket that.....BAM!!! I felt as though I had been in that situation before, whether it was from a dream or what, I could not tell you. But this keeps happening to me. IT IS SO STRANGE!!

Young Life was awesome tonight. The kids had tons of energy....probably not as much as me, but who could top that amount anyways.This is a picture of Ashley Vongunten giving the "talk" tonight. She did an awesome job. The kids were super focused on what she was saying, and she said it with such confidence. It was over Jesus and the samaritin woman at the well. It was just another insight into the life of Jesus. She did wonderfully, and I think the kids pulled a lot from it. I was totally fixated on what she was saying. It sure is cram packed in there though.

When Young Life was over, I did something that was kind of out of character for me. I needed to just get away from people for a bit. I don't know why exactly, but I just felt I needed to. So...I went to the movies. I went to go see Max Payne at Rave Motion Pictures in Jefferson Pointe. I had some good talks with some of the workers there, and it was really good. The movie....THE MOVIE WAS AMAZING!!It really did the video game justice. Yes, this movie is based off a video game I use to play when I was in high school, so I really appreciated a lot of things in it that you wouldn't be able to fully appreciate if you had not played the video game. Like the slow motion bullit scene. Yea, I was all over that scene. I felt special. :-)Did I mention that I went to go see this movie alone? It was good too. I just needed to get away for a bit I suppose. And I say, "need" very lightly. I just wanted too I suppose.

G'Night!!

my workstation....dissapointing

This was my place of dwelling for the greater part of the day. I did not have to work today on account of it being Veterans Day and what not. I did however, go to my classes, get some more minutes so I can continue to go tanning, and worked out. As soon as I finished working out, I went straight to the desk you see above. My favorite books during the whole writing process are the thesaurus and my Bible. I am done with the first paper(except for one late addition I will complete tomorrow). I am feeling like I am not going nearly fast enough though. I feel like I am quite behind in comparison to some of the other people in the class. I talked with one guy on campus today, and he said he had 16 pages done already, and he felt they were really well written. Eeesh!! I only have about 6. It will work out though, I am not going to get stressed about time management because I can handle it (self-fulfilling prophecy). That is just going to have to be that!

I was extremely disappointing in myself today. When I walked into New Haven Tanning there was this girl working behind the desk that I really had it put on my heart to talk to. I got some minutes, went tanning, and prayed for her the whole time I was in the bed. When I walked out to leave for my car, she had this look again that looked in need. I can't explain it exactly, but I knew I was suppose to talk to her for whatever reason. There was people in the waiting room, so I decided not to, and reluctantly walked out. The whole drive home I was just so compelled to turn around........but did not. I directly ignored the Spirit telling me to open up to her. That will serve as a reminder the next time I am faced with a direct decision like this one.

What did I have to be afraid of?
Was I afraid that the people in the waiting room would think I was odd?
Did I think that she wouldn't want to hear what ever it was that I was going to say?
Persecution, was that the reason???

It might have been a little of all the above. I am just super disappointed in myself because I am a vessel for the work of Christ, and I directly "quenched the Spirit" if you will.I just took a picture of myself. This picture explains exactly how I feel right now. I don't think words could explain how precisely this picture explains it.

But, I am still overwhelmed by the Love God has for me. The love that I have been writing about in this paper. I am excited to be able to share it on my BLOG when I am finished. God is good, God is great, and I thank him for this day. :-)

G'Night

miraculous mondays...not really

I laughed so hard, I just have to share.

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I have bad news to share, my brother Troy (~CLICK HERE~ to see Troy) was putting up a tree stand in preparation for a night of hunting that was suppose to take place today I believe. Well, he fell and there is a story behind it, but the jist of it is this, he landed on his ankle really, really, really, really bad and when he looked down at his ankle, his leg was straight forward, and his foot was pointing to the left/right. He is in the hospital today, and that is no good. He needs prayer, prayer that everything will work out with work, and that he will be able to get on dissability, and just all the stuff that will be involved with this situation.
I had a great BSF today. A great day. Awesome start to my week. :-)

it's not going to be an interesting Post

I somehow left my home without my phone. I shouldn't say "somehow," because I know exactly how it happened. I was wearing my really nice black pea coat to church this morning when I took Matt to Grace Gathering, but when I got home after taking him on some errands, I decided it was time to get back tot he basics....or not as nice of a coat, and I totally left my cell in the pocket of ole~blacky (pea coat). I left my house and went to school, where I wrote for a bit, and talked to my English Prof.

I am really starting to get into this paper about loving yourself, because the more I write about it, the more I realize I am becoming it. The desire of my heart is to love as Christ loved. I am no where close to Christ, but I am living out a life, attempting to identify with the actions and lessons he taught by example. Beautiful thing.

I had a Young Life meeting with our area's leaders, and it went pretty well. Nothing "break through" by any means, but it is always good when we get together. It is 9:28PM and I am calling it quits for the night. I am at the library, but as soon as I click POST, I am going home and straight to bed. Do not pass go, do not collect $200.oo!

PEACE!

wedding and writing

Today I had the opportunity to go to my friend Sean's wedding. He married his sweetheart of a gal, Kim, and he was just GLOWING. This is a wedding I will make a mental note of when I think of what I would like mine to look like. Two individuals strongly seeking Christ in all they do, committed to each other, love just SPEWING out of their every action, and just a neat presentation.
It was just super pretty and all perfectly done up. My mom would say that it was a very, "classy" wedding. And it really was! I did not attend the reception due to the fact that I intended to continue on in writing my English paper first thing today. I managed to procrastinate this objective by telling myself that I "deserved" to lay on the couch and watch T.V. before the wedding & that I really "needed" to go work out at the YMCA before the wedding. BAH!! I just didn't want to get my but in the computer lab. However, when the wedding was over, I went home, changed clothes, and went to the 24/7 computer lab.I am currently BLOGGING from the 24/7 computer lab as well. I just snapped the above picture to show you the position I have been in since, ohhh 5:00PM. If you take note at the clock on the wall right above my left shoulder, you will see that it is nearly 1:00AM. By my calculations, that is 7 hours of typing, but I can assure you, I am extremely happy with what I have accomplished.

Holy crap, I am going home, and to bed now.

PEACE!!