I do not even know what to say? I am done with all of my exams... and it all comes down to this? I get kicked out of the dorms tomorrow and I am officially done here on campus.... I am constantly reminded of this fact that is only beginning to become full circle. Life seems to be over... at least in the regard that I have become accustom to over the last three and half years.... Tonight is the last time that I will lay in bed starring at the drop ceiling and the four white cinder block walls that I call home. Ormstom 1 for life if you will.... started here.. and am going to finish it here too... I must say that I am going to miss this life that I have built for myself here... it has become likeable... a routine.... comfortable... but I am ready and excited to be "uncomfortable" for God.
I also face the inevitable and unavoidable appointment with some sharp needs and immunizations that I cannot say that I am excited about. But I suppose if I have to get a few pokes to keep me from getting a disease than it is worth it! So what exactly is the fear of needles? Needlephobia? No.. that can't be right... umm... Well nonetheless I have not been a fan of needles or them poking me and I suppose that I will just blame it on me being born premature.. because well that is what I blame everything else on ... but some of it is true...
Well I guess I am off to get a last good night sleep in my bed before it isn't my bed any longer???? :(
Thursday, December 15, 2005
3 out of 4
3 out of 4 dentists recommend Crest toothbrush
3 out of 4 college students like NAPS
3 out of 4 days will lead to BIG decisions
3 out of 4 of my classes are DONE for the semester
3 out of 4 of my siblings are BOYS
Crazy how statistics begin to show whatever you want them to? I have come to the revelation that my semester is almost done... my undergrad degree is almost done... and well life begins... If we have advertising and other things out in the real world that are misleading similar to what statistics sometimes may show.. how am I as a simple individual suppose to differentiate and understand where and what to do in life. There must be some balance between what we want, what we know we should do, and what we thing God, or a higher power may want in our life. But how am I suppose to develop this "truth" for my life without becoming to pragmatetic in my philosophy and metaphysics. I know that in some regards I am simply existentialistic at heart by Sarte's defination of choice and responsiblily with an addition of God. Trust in God.... Truth for my life...
As my time that I am categorized as a "kid" diminishes I am only reminded of the Toys 'R Us slogan of, "I don't want to grow up I am a toys 'r us kid!" The "real world" is upon me... life changing and guiding choices are hidden beneath ever innocent decision made. Graduation is nearing and understanding of what next is decreasing with every passing day. God has called me to do this so far.... but have I made what I want next my own or is that still God's too? Well I don't know how to answer that? But I suppose that all will be answered by the doors opened and closed by God himself.
Life has always seemed like such a pre-packaged, just ad water kind of kit until recently when my worldview and everything associated with it was shattered into countless pieces and the all to common saying of "Tomorrow is not promised to you" seems to ring truer than ever. Tomorrow has always been automatically affiliated with a goal and now I feel like God has brought me to a point in my life where there is no goal, but simple guniune reliance on him. Up to this point in my life I have never really had to think about much.... go to school.. look forward to my driver's license.. then to graduation.. and then it was a given that college was next... you look forward to the preverbal age of 21 just because of the freedom and media hype that has been applied... and then graduation from college seems to be the next step... with a job... family and career within sight. But my life has been turned upside down and it isn't so neat any more and I am not sure that it is suppose to be neat. Uncomfortable seems to be more beneficial for me! Pressure, stress, ignorance seems to only led to growth, trust, and knowledge. God is mysterious and all-knowing and I have to remember that I am NOT! God's timing is perfect so now that my worldvision has be readjusted for me to look to the now not to the future whether minutes... hours.. days... months.. years and beyond.. because God's got me and he is going to take care of me. I know that there is of course times and circumstances to look further in the future but be cautious because I think that doing so is a very slippery downward slope that can easily turn into misguidance and/or sin.
Thank you God for today... and your immense planning and knowledge of my life and your wisdom of when to reveal it to me perfectly. I am yours to use wholly!
3 out of 4 college students like NAPS
3 out of 4 days will lead to BIG decisions
3 out of 4 of my classes are DONE for the semester
3 out of 4 of my siblings are BOYS
Crazy how statistics begin to show whatever you want them to? I have come to the revelation that my semester is almost done... my undergrad degree is almost done... and well life begins... If we have advertising and other things out in the real world that are misleading similar to what statistics sometimes may show.. how am I as a simple individual suppose to differentiate and understand where and what to do in life. There must be some balance between what we want, what we know we should do, and what we thing God, or a higher power may want in our life. But how am I suppose to develop this "truth" for my life without becoming to pragmatetic in my philosophy and metaphysics. I know that in some regards I am simply existentialistic at heart by Sarte's defination of choice and responsiblily with an addition of God. Trust in God.... Truth for my life...
As my time that I am categorized as a "kid" diminishes I am only reminded of the Toys 'R Us slogan of, "I don't want to grow up I am a toys 'r us kid!" The "real world" is upon me... life changing and guiding choices are hidden beneath ever innocent decision made. Graduation is nearing and understanding of what next is decreasing with every passing day. God has called me to do this so far.... but have I made what I want next my own or is that still God's too? Well I don't know how to answer that? But I suppose that all will be answered by the doors opened and closed by God himself.
Life has always seemed like such a pre-packaged, just ad water kind of kit until recently when my worldview and everything associated with it was shattered into countless pieces and the all to common saying of "Tomorrow is not promised to you" seems to ring truer than ever. Tomorrow has always been automatically affiliated with a goal and now I feel like God has brought me to a point in my life where there is no goal, but simple guniune reliance on him. Up to this point in my life I have never really had to think about much.... go to school.. look forward to my driver's license.. then to graduation.. and then it was a given that college was next... you look forward to the preverbal age of 21 just because of the freedom and media hype that has been applied... and then graduation from college seems to be the next step... with a job... family and career within sight. But my life has been turned upside down and it isn't so neat any more and I am not sure that it is suppose to be neat. Uncomfortable seems to be more beneficial for me! Pressure, stress, ignorance seems to only led to growth, trust, and knowledge. God is mysterious and all-knowing and I have to remember that I am NOT! God's timing is perfect so now that my worldvision has be readjusted for me to look to the now not to the future whether minutes... hours.. days... months.. years and beyond.. because God's got me and he is going to take care of me. I know that there is of course times and circumstances to look further in the future but be cautious because I think that doing so is a very slippery downward slope that can easily turn into misguidance and/or sin.
Thank you God for today... and your immense planning and knowledge of my life and your wisdom of when to reveal it to me perfectly. I am yours to use wholly!
Monday, December 05, 2005
Chester the Cheetah
I have an amazing girlfriend. Emily was willing to dress up in a nine foot inflatable costume and walk around a Sam's Club so that I could get a digital camera. It was fun but it was also a lot of work. But overall a fun experience and another memory that Emily and I will have. Four hours does not seem like a lot, but let me tell you between the two of us we only spent two hours each in the costume but it was enough.. and I think that we both are still trying to recooperate from that long day on Saturday! But let me tell you... We brought smiles to so many people in those four hours.... it was nice to see even the adults smile... although there were a few kids which were truly scared of Chester, but overall everyone just smiled and loved having us there. And when you are in a costume and no one knows who you are there is some freedom a relief that even a shy person can be goofy it is kind of nice. It was tiring being Chester, but I have a new found respect for anyone dressed up in a costume. And I would do this again in a second, only because my helper made it lots of fun... SHE is the BEST!
Wednesday, November 30, 2005
Wintery Pier
This is a picture that my girlfriend took when we were on the Pier in St. Joseph. Pretty neeat huh? She is always taking sweet pictures.
Seasons... come and seasons go.... but isn't there soo much more to that. I mean God created this and all the seasons... It is amazing how he made water freeze at 32 degrees.. and he made the seasons dependant on the rotation of the earth which either makes it warmer or cooler.. That is really neat and all that to say.. that God is WONDERFUL.. and gives us such amazing sights daily.
So enjoy them and thank him for them..
Seasons... come and seasons go.... but isn't there soo much more to that. I mean God created this and all the seasons... It is amazing how he made water freeze at 32 degrees.. and he made the seasons dependant on the rotation of the earth which either makes it warmer or cooler.. That is really neat and all that to say.. that God is WONDERFUL.. and gives us such amazing sights daily.
So enjoy them and thank him for them..
Tuesday, November 29, 2005
Up and onward
Hey! So here is a random pic of me running up the beach stairs near my house on a snowy November day! Nothing like a chilly stroll on the beach to remember just how great GOD is! :) I would run forever if I know that every step I was taking was getting me closer to you (GOD)! God is good... all the time!
LEAP
Hmmm.. So things are starting to come down to the wire.. but you know what you just got to keep keeping on… and just jump first and fear later… on the contrary of what our society has coaxed us into believing, that we should fear first and jump later… But you know what I LEAP and embrace what is to come… Right now I have many things that I have to deal with because I LEAPT first and now am working out all of the things that go with that LEAP.. Those things included Costa Rica stuff… Dental stuff.. School stuff.. money stuff.. Graduation stuff and plenty of other stuff… But I am trusting strong in the Jesus Christ and know that what he has for me will work out.
Life is a crazy thing…. It never slows down… and time is always on the run… I have already put enough time in college to graduate with a four year degree and well it has flown by… But the crazy part about this is that is my whole life going to fly by? Am I going to wake up one day and say, “I still have so much I want to do and really no time to do it?” Do not hear me wrong because I am doing some things that I love… and would not change anything in my life…. But I have always had this preconceived idea that once out of college things would “slow down” a little bit?? And well this may or may not be true but I guess I will have to wait and disprove or prove this theory in my own life. But nonetheless the future excites me… so remember me in your prayers… And keep reading because I am going to try and post more often.. Do not what to disappoint anyone!
Life is a crazy thing…. It never slows down… and time is always on the run… I have already put enough time in college to graduate with a four year degree and well it has flown by… But the crazy part about this is that is my whole life going to fly by? Am I going to wake up one day and say, “I still have so much I want to do and really no time to do it?” Do not hear me wrong because I am doing some things that I love… and would not change anything in my life…. But I have always had this preconceived idea that once out of college things would “slow down” a little bit?? And well this may or may not be true but I guess I will have to wait and disprove or prove this theory in my own life. But nonetheless the future excites me… so remember me in your prayers… And keep reading because I am going to try and post more often.. Do not what to disappoint anyone!
On the beach..
This is Emily and I on the beach close to our home.. It was a snowy day after Thanksgiving... She likes her pictures and I like them too... Today (Monday the 28th) was our eight month anniversary.... It has been a great 8 months.. and well it is getting late.. and I know that I haven't blogged in awhile so I wanted to blog at least a little to break the streak and I hope to have more follow shortly... :)
Thursday, November 10, 2005
The Man....
Another song.. gotta love it.. .this time it is dedicated to my girlfriend and it is song by Il Divo! Know she likes 'em.. just not as much as ME though!
The Man You Love
by Il Divo
Si me ves hallarás en mis ojos el amor
eres tú la mitad que a mi vida completó
Lo que soy te daré sin miedo a algun error
creo en ti y dejaré en tus manos mi ilusión.
Quiero estar dentro de tu corazón,
Poder lograr que me ames como yo.
I only wanna be the man
to give you everything I can
every day and every night
love you for all my life.
I don't wanna change the world
as long as you're my girl it's more than enough,
just to be the man you love.
Quiero ser el lugar donde puedas refugiar
el temor y calmar en mis brazos tu ansiedad
Desde hoy voy a ser todo para ti
Hasta ayer te soñé y ahora estás aquí
Quiero oir tus secretos, lo que sueñes descubrir,
quiero amarte así.
I only wanna be the man
to give you everything I canevery day and every night
love you for all my life.
I don't wanna change the world
as long as you're my girl it's more than enough,
just to be the man you love.
I only wanna be the man
to give you everything I can
every day and every night
love you for all my life.
I don't wanna change the world
as long as you're my girl it's more than enough,
just to be the man you love.
Just to be the man you love
photo booth
Just a fun little thing that me and my GF did.. :) Hmm.. Yep.. I needed to do a little something cuz I haven't blogged in awhile..
Tuesday, November 01, 2005
The Day Before You
Well my girlfriend recently informed me that she had dedicated a song to me.. and I have to be honest I was new to the idea of dedicating a song to me ... well luckily enough the song she did dedicate to me was a good one... :) and well I thought that I would share "my song" with everyone else out there.. but I guess it doesn't mean as much to you.. but I guess you have to know Emily Beth Starke and Jamos Edwin Mitchell and the relationship that they share! Enjoy!
The Day Before You
by Matthew West
I had all but given up on finding the one
that I could fall into
On the day before you
I was ready to settle for less than love
and not much more
There was no such thing as a dream come true
But that was on the day before you
that I could fall into
On the day before you
I was ready to settle for less than love
and not much more
There was no such thing as a dream come true
But that was on the day before you
Now you're here and everything's changing
Suddenly life means so much
I can't wait to wake up tomorrow
and find out this promise is true
I will never have to go back
to the day before you
In your eyes I see forever
and it makes me wish that my life never knew
the day before you
Oh, but heaven knows those years without you
were shaping my heart for the day that I found you
And if you're the reason for all I've been through
then I'm thankful for the day before you
Now you're here and everything's changing
Suddenly life means so much
I can't wait to wake up tomorrow
and find out this promise is true
I will never have to go back
to the day before you
It was the last day that I ever lived alone
And I'm never going back
No, I'm never going back
Now you're here and everything's changing
Suddenly life means so much
I can't wait to wake up tomorrow
and find out this promise is true
I will never have to go back to
I will never have to go back to
the day before you
the day before you
I'm never going back
I'm never going back
to the day before you
Pick-me-up
Have you ever been doing something and everything was going fine.. I guess in my case.. more specifically you were crusing right along reading and then that is when it HITS you.. and hits you HARD.. the urge to simply rest your head down for a moment and shut those eyes only for a second as to reflect on what you had been reading... and turning it into an opportunity to test the process of osmosis.... Your "moment" turns into minutes.. and then you wake up to your confusion as to how long you had been to sleep and how you fell asleep in the first place. But what puzzles me is what causes you to wake up? I mean you fall asleep.. but you always wake up as if an alarm is going off... but what causes that stimulation to be awaken?? It is as if you knew you were only able to take a few minute rest.. or maybe it is God telling you.. to get up and do some more work... I don't pretend to know why exactly I woke up.. but I did and while in that sleepy daze in which you have no comprehension as to time, where you are and how your hair got messed up I concluded that I needed a "pick-me-up!"
You know what a pick-me-up is?? Usually it is a time in which you are tired late at night... need a break or just something to that affect and you need something usually that contains lots of sugar and caffeine to if possible.. :) The sad part about me was the fact that I needed this pick-me-up by eight o'clock at night.. and that is not good if you know that you have more homework to do and not to mention that you are used to being up until the early morning hours... or at least the late hours of the night! :) Well anyway.. my pick-me-up consisted of plenty of sugar, but unfortunately no caffeine... and was strawberry flavored and came in the form of a smoothie.. and it was quite good... it cooled the throat in passing as it slithered down and hit the stomach with a satisfying collision. But none-the-less I think that pick-me-ups usually only have short-term effects.. and although the sugar rush was desirable.. I think that it is going to end very shortly which will lead to either a crash involving a pillow, sheets and darkness or another pick-me-up... It is a vicious cycle I know.. but such is life... so enjoy it and make the most of it.. and well include God in it... and let him be your "pick-me-up!"
You know what a pick-me-up is?? Usually it is a time in which you are tired late at night... need a break or just something to that affect and you need something usually that contains lots of sugar and caffeine to if possible.. :) The sad part about me was the fact that I needed this pick-me-up by eight o'clock at night.. and that is not good if you know that you have more homework to do and not to mention that you are used to being up until the early morning hours... or at least the late hours of the night! :) Well anyway.. my pick-me-up consisted of plenty of sugar, but unfortunately no caffeine... and was strawberry flavored and came in the form of a smoothie.. and it was quite good... it cooled the throat in passing as it slithered down and hit the stomach with a satisfying collision. But none-the-less I think that pick-me-ups usually only have short-term effects.. and although the sugar rush was desirable.. I think that it is going to end very shortly which will lead to either a crash involving a pillow, sheets and darkness or another pick-me-up... It is a vicious cycle I know.. but such is life... so enjoy it and make the most of it.. and well include God in it... and let him be your "pick-me-up!"
Log shot
Here is another fun fall picture... Isn't my girlfriend AMAZING at taking pics.. even when she has to set the timer and run around making it work... she has just got the touch...
God's creations never ceases to amaze me... They are just so BEAUTIFUL.. and well this picture displays a few of God's beautiful creations including the earth, nature, and my GIRLFRIEND.. of course! :)
God's creations never ceases to amaze me... They are just so BEAUTIFUL.. and well this picture displays a few of God's beautiful creations including the earth, nature, and my GIRLFRIEND.. of course! :)
akwardly tangled
Here is a fun fall picture! We were just messing around having some fun in the park on a beautiful Fall afternoon.. of course after her body shop party so our feet were nice and soft and such.. But it was a lot of fun.. and look at those smiles.. I mean we were having fun.. enjoying one another..
Also while we were in the park we went out on a trail and were going to take more pictures.. but we ended up not taking anymore than we had already taken... But while we were on a trail we were just kind of wandering and ended up going down this one trail and then I heard something and saw these deer and turned to tell Emily to look and to be quiet.. and we proceeded to watch a doe and a buck wander on the other side of this little stream river kind of thing.. it was a lot of fun.. and the deer were sooo close to us.. but they never gave us a clear view to take a pic.. so that was sad.. but none the less fun!
Then on the way back my "male ego" took over.. and was kinda leading us out of the woods.. but not really leading cuz I really didn't know where I was going.. but I wasn't going to let Emily know that.. lol... :) But I think she figured it out pretty quickly! Not to mention I seem to have these alterative motives.. that added to the situation that weren't even really that important.. well they were important to me, but not in the overall scheme of things.. but oh well you learn as you go right... But she understands.. or trys to put up with me.. and I think she LIKES me A LOT beside all of my short cummings! :)
Jamamos and EM
So it has now been seven months and counting! So here is a picture that was taken a little while ago but a pic of me and EM none the less…
This weekend that just passed was good as usual… I mean Friday consisted of going out and celebrating our seven month anniversary by hitting up Fazoli’s and then to the pet store so Em could look at the animals that she wants! Then Saturday was fun Emily through this Body Shop Party and had like twenty people in her apartment.. well let me specify… she had like nineteen woman in her apartment and then there was me.. I was a little out numbered.. and well when you are that outnumbered by another gender it is kind of intimidating… but I got over it and did what I had to do and did what I wanted to do and had a blast playing with all of the kids… Gunner.. and Ella… Lane.. all soo much fun.. children are great when you start with them.. they keep going.. Then we hit up a movie Flightplan which was not the typical movie for EM.. but it was good and a lot of fun… then we went to a Halloween party and it was interesting and kinda got me out of my comfort zone quickly by making me do charades.. but overall pretty fun.. and then Sunday.. Emily had a baby shower for Caitlin one of her best friends.. who is quite pregnant but really cute.. so Em had fun.. and then I got something in my eye… and let me tell you.. it was like a crisis.. ask Em she will tell you.. I mean this thing in my eye was stubborn.. but.. EMILY is great and she is so caring.. and always having ideas… being positive.. and comforting.. gotta like that.. Started a movie Bewitched.. but never got to finish it.. that is too bad.. but I guess…. It is okay.. well I know it is okay cuz I had a good reason in not finishing it! And that was my weekend!
This weekend that just passed was good as usual… I mean Friday consisted of going out and celebrating our seven month anniversary by hitting up Fazoli’s and then to the pet store so Em could look at the animals that she wants! Then Saturday was fun Emily through this Body Shop Party and had like twenty people in her apartment.. well let me specify… she had like nineteen woman in her apartment and then there was me.. I was a little out numbered.. and well when you are that outnumbered by another gender it is kind of intimidating… but I got over it and did what I had to do and did what I wanted to do and had a blast playing with all of the kids… Gunner.. and Ella… Lane.. all soo much fun.. children are great when you start with them.. they keep going.. Then we hit up a movie Flightplan which was not the typical movie for EM.. but it was good and a lot of fun… then we went to a Halloween party and it was interesting and kinda got me out of my comfort zone quickly by making me do charades.. but overall pretty fun.. and then Sunday.. Emily had a baby shower for Caitlin one of her best friends.. who is quite pregnant but really cute.. so Em had fun.. and then I got something in my eye… and let me tell you.. it was like a crisis.. ask Em she will tell you.. I mean this thing in my eye was stubborn.. but.. EMILY is great and she is so caring.. and always having ideas… being positive.. and comforting.. gotta like that.. Started a movie Bewitched.. but never got to finish it.. that is too bad.. but I guess…. It is okay.. well I know it is okay cuz I had a good reason in not finishing it! And that was my weekend!
Tuesday, October 25, 2005
Clear as mud
How come us as humans want to have everything handed to us all planned out? Why do you think that things are never quite crystal clear when it comes to the future? We always have questions, frustrations, misunderstanding, desires, and expectations. Life is hard confusing and unpredictable. Many times I feel like I stir sooo many things up in my life unknowingly only to step back expecting to see a clearer picture yet only seeing things cloudy and unclear. Hoping that when things do settle they will be as if God has planned it and that I may enjoy it. Plans... future... it is hard especially when you are trying to remain flexible for God.. giving him some wiggle room. Cherishing the important things and trusting in God.... The world brings pressure, confusion, frustration, but you know what... you WILL prevail.. and today will become tomorrow and the cycle continues... getting throw things one thing at a time... It is hard but you know what... communication is still SO important.. talk about things with people and even more importantly to GOD! I know this blog is just a jumble of things.. but I guess I am at that settling stage??
Jamos, EMILY, Kim and Chris
The two on the right are the parents of Chloe, the little girl that I was holding in the previous picture. They were here for homecoming.. Fun times.. We got to go to the soccer game with them.. give them a tour of campus.. and just spend a little time with them chilling at Emily's house! It was a little windy that day.. you might be able to tell from my beautiful girlfriend's hair! Oh well.. it was fun!
Me and Chloe
This is me and Chloe.. she is a cutie huh?? And look at her adorable little face she is making… We were at homecoming and I was keeping her warm… because it was a bit chilly out! I love kids.. and well they seem to like me! So.. I guess the feeling is mutual! BUT I LOVE IT… and getting to hold and play with Chloe was nice! So I thought I would post this picture because I like it a lot.. and my girlfriend like it a great deal as well!
Monday, October 24, 2005
June and Jamos
Me and EMILY's mom JUNE.. just chilling for a photo shoot on her porch! :) FUN times... We are continually praying for you and the rest of your FAM in Florida... Wilma, Wilma go away and come back another day! Hey it used to work when I was little with rain.. :)
Weekend Wonderland
So I really really needed to post so I decided to! Why has blogging become such a chore to do?? I have to figure out some way to make it fun again or something?? I don't know..
Anyway I have been having some wonderful weekends.... Two weekends ago when it was homecoming I had an amazing time getting to hang out with Emily's mom JUNE... and getting to hold a cute little baby girl Chloe and just spending sometime with my wonderful GIRLFRIEND!
Well this last and most recent weekend the roles where switched in some aspects... Because I went home and well EMILY came with me... and eventhough she has family there she got to hang out with my family! Which was quite a treat! Friday night we got home in time for her to eat PIZZA like her FAV food that she had like four meals straight... with her Dad and stepmom Barb... then I went and picked her up and a pizza for my fam... and then we went to my house had pizza and then jetted off to the mall to met up with my brother to go to Niles and watch a movie with him and his friend EMILY... kinda crazy if you ask me Jamos and Emily and Jeret and Emily... wierd.. but none the less.. watched Elizabethtown.. it was pretty good... and then we stopped by a gas station to get some hot beverage and then I took her home... then stayed up til like four something playing video games... And that was just Friday night! Saturday I woke up to my amazing girlfriends voice (on the phone just to clarify) and then I showered and went over to her dad's house and the festivities began.. we hung out.. and took a quick walk through the christmas tree farm and then we went to lunch at Quizno's... good eats.. and then we went downtown St. Joe and looked around at some shops.. went to a pet store looked at cats and bought some stuff for her Amah's catand then we went to her Amah's and hung out with her cat Alice and Emily's Uncle DON..... and we worked on a puzzle... SWEET... Then we went to the mall to see my bro at work.. and pick up Em's car charger.. then I bought my bro some fries.. and then we ran to radio shack got a battery for her dad..and then it was to get a movie.. and not the most pleasant movie picking experience but got through it none the less.. went to my Grandma's and celebrated my brothers birthday with a feast... then we quick ran to EM's dad's house to hang out with them for a few.. and then back to my house for ice cream cake and a movie... THEN finally on SUNDAY I woke up then went and picked up AMBER.... then EMILY and then to CHURCH... after church I took amber home.. then went home and had lunch with one of my brothers... (Javin)... my mom and dad and EMILY.. fun times.. I played a couple of video games.. EM scanned some books and then it was time to pack up.. hit the road back to the ARBOR.. hung with my girl for a few... and then back to the room to catch some sleep before another crazy week at SAU ...
SO as you can tell my life has been crazy good.. Not to mention having some WOW moments with my GF... Just an overall good time. MY girlfriend EMILY BETH STARKE is AMAZING.. and I really LIKE her.. and don't care who knows it...
Anyway I have been having some wonderful weekends.... Two weekends ago when it was homecoming I had an amazing time getting to hang out with Emily's mom JUNE... and getting to hold a cute little baby girl Chloe and just spending sometime with my wonderful GIRLFRIEND!
Well this last and most recent weekend the roles where switched in some aspects... Because I went home and well EMILY came with me... and eventhough she has family there she got to hang out with my family! Which was quite a treat! Friday night we got home in time for her to eat PIZZA like her FAV food that she had like four meals straight... with her Dad and stepmom Barb... then I went and picked her up and a pizza for my fam... and then we went to my house had pizza and then jetted off to the mall to met up with my brother to go to Niles and watch a movie with him and his friend EMILY... kinda crazy if you ask me Jamos and Emily and Jeret and Emily... wierd.. but none the less.. watched Elizabethtown.. it was pretty good... and then we stopped by a gas station to get some hot beverage and then I took her home... then stayed up til like four something playing video games... And that was just Friday night! Saturday I woke up to my amazing girlfriends voice (on the phone just to clarify) and then I showered and went over to her dad's house and the festivities began.. we hung out.. and took a quick walk through the christmas tree farm and then we went to lunch at Quizno's... good eats.. and then we went downtown St. Joe and looked around at some shops.. went to a pet store looked at cats and bought some stuff for her Amah's catand then we went to her Amah's and hung out with her cat Alice and Emily's Uncle DON..... and we worked on a puzzle... SWEET... Then we went to the mall to see my bro at work.. and pick up Em's car charger.. then I bought my bro some fries.. and then we ran to radio shack got a battery for her dad..and then it was to get a movie.. and not the most pleasant movie picking experience but got through it none the less.. went to my Grandma's and celebrated my brothers birthday with a feast... then we quick ran to EM's dad's house to hang out with them for a few.. and then back to my house for ice cream cake and a movie... THEN finally on SUNDAY I woke up then went and picked up AMBER.... then EMILY and then to CHURCH... after church I took amber home.. then went home and had lunch with one of my brothers... (Javin)... my mom and dad and EMILY.. fun times.. I played a couple of video games.. EM scanned some books and then it was time to pack up.. hit the road back to the ARBOR.. hung with my girl for a few... and then back to the room to catch some sleep before another crazy week at SAU ...
SO as you can tell my life has been crazy good.. Not to mention having some WOW moments with my GF... Just an overall good time. MY girlfriend EMILY BETH STARKE is AMAZING.. and I really LIKE her.. and don't care who knows it...
Monday, October 10, 2005
Eyes blurred with tiredness
Well tonight was quite interesting... I did a lot of reading and right now Imy eyes are kind of blurry.. well that isn't good.. but I did get to talk to my girlfriend tonight while she was on the road doing a college fair and that was nice! I am pretty tired after all that reading... and I have to get up really early to go to work..
Why do your eyelids get heavy when you are tired? Why is it that our eyelids are an indicator as to how tired we truly are? Kinda crazy that God could create such a complex system in which when our whole body is tired then our eyelids will get heavy indicating that we should go to sleep.. kinda crazy if you ask me.. I mean why didn't he make us blink two times to indicate that we had a fifteen minutes before we were going to be asleep... or have us burp when we were tired.. I mean God is pretty amazing if you ask me!
Well I know just more random thoughts.. but I am tired and need to go to bed.. so Good night to the world.. and to EMILY specifically!
Why do your eyelids get heavy when you are tired? Why is it that our eyelids are an indicator as to how tired we truly are? Kinda crazy that God could create such a complex system in which when our whole body is tired then our eyelids will get heavy indicating that we should go to sleep.. kinda crazy if you ask me.. I mean why didn't he make us blink two times to indicate that we had a fifteen minutes before we were going to be asleep... or have us burp when we were tired.. I mean God is pretty amazing if you ask me!
Well I know just more random thoughts.. but I am tired and need to go to bed.. so Good night to the world.. and to EMILY specifically!
Monday Morning Ramblings..
Life has been crazy interesting and fun. Lately school has seem to take over my life.. and left me with little time for anything else.. Today is monday once again and life gets crazy again.. with work and class... The weather is cool and fall like.. except I don';t really have like any of my fall clothes here.. lol.. hmm guess I will have to work on that one.
Have you ever just laid in bed and smiled.. not really knowing why you are smiley but can't stop non-the-less... Do you ever feel as if God has blessed you beyond what you could imagine? Or simply caught a glance from someone you really care about, and they receprocate the feeling, and you feel special because of it! It is pretty amazing if you ask me! But lately that seems to happen a lot!
I don't k now I mean life is interesting in that aspect.. to know that you are heading for the real world, but kind of blind to the steps to get there.... and we all know what happens when you try and go up stairs with your eyes closed... it just doesn't work.. But I feel like things are in this weird limbo state... I am yet a student.. but for not much longer.. I am her in the arbor, but where exactly am I headed next?? I play so many roles it is intriguing to think about and which ones trump which one at any particular instant... Roles like boyfriend, son, friend, Christian, biology major, student, adult, brother, and many more...
Senior year in college.. and yet my senior year in high school feels like only weeks ago.. growing older.. and evolving.. and continuing on the path and fulfilling a purpose that God alone has designed and laid out for me... It is exciting.. scary.. interesting.. and just plain confusing sometimes.. but you know trust is important.. and not to mention taking that "leap of faith" for the unknow... but knowing that the unknow is taken care of and will work out wonderfully and perfectly...
Days seem to run together and merge into this solid clump of what we refer to as "life." Days slip by so smoothly and quickly as like the leaves changing this fall. But I am determined and will press on.. and you know what Life goes by quickly... and I take it day by day taking in all that my senses allow and make the most of what God has given me.. and well it seems to be working pretty well so far...
Have you ever just laid in bed and smiled.. not really knowing why you are smiley but can't stop non-the-less... Do you ever feel as if God has blessed you beyond what you could imagine? Or simply caught a glance from someone you really care about, and they receprocate the feeling, and you feel special because of it! It is pretty amazing if you ask me! But lately that seems to happen a lot!
I don't k now I mean life is interesting in that aspect.. to know that you are heading for the real world, but kind of blind to the steps to get there.... and we all know what happens when you try and go up stairs with your eyes closed... it just doesn't work.. But I feel like things are in this weird limbo state... I am yet a student.. but for not much longer.. I am her in the arbor, but where exactly am I headed next?? I play so many roles it is intriguing to think about and which ones trump which one at any particular instant... Roles like boyfriend, son, friend, Christian, biology major, student, adult, brother, and many more...
Senior year in college.. and yet my senior year in high school feels like only weeks ago.. growing older.. and evolving.. and continuing on the path and fulfilling a purpose that God alone has designed and laid out for me... It is exciting.. scary.. interesting.. and just plain confusing sometimes.. but you know trust is important.. and not to mention taking that "leap of faith" for the unknow... but knowing that the unknow is taken care of and will work out wonderfully and perfectly...
Days seem to run together and merge into this solid clump of what we refer to as "life." Days slip by so smoothly and quickly as like the leaves changing this fall. But I am determined and will press on.. and you know what Life goes by quickly... and I take it day by day taking in all that my senses allow and make the most of what God has given me.. and well it seems to be working pretty well so far...
Thursday, September 29, 2005
A quick trip through the last six months
Just a couple of quick pics from throughout the six months.. But let me tell you even though a picture is worth a thousand words... these still do not do our relationship justice. But enjoy...
Tuesday, September 27, 2005
6 MONTHS!
6 MONTHS... with my beautiful and amazing GF. These last six months have been the best six months ever! Emily has been such a blessing in my life and I have enjoyed every minute of it and I continue to! All the pictures and words could not convey what this relationship means to me! She is just awesome.. encouraging.. caring.. friendly (sometimes too friendly.. but we won't go there).... helpful.... not to mention how she fills so many roles.. sleeper... girlfriend.. daughter... friend.. Aunt (not technically, but we won't go there either)... grand daughter... and many more... I mean I could go on forever describing her.. and who she is... but you know what.. the short of it is that EMILY BETH STARKE is an ASTOUNDING CHRISTIAN WOMAN who is taken by yours truly.... and I am extremely HAPPY about that one.. so sorry guys she is TAKEN! :) 1/2 of a year and counting!!! P.S. I was going to post some pics.. but this stupid thing is not letting me.. OH well Pictures to follow.. we will leave it at that! :)
Thursday, September 22, 2005
Allergies BLOW!
Allergies.. oh how I hate Allergies..
My nose runs all day
My eyes itch always
I can’t concentrate and yet I hate Allergies..
I took medicine today and it still didn’t work? Not fair.. I hate to go to work for what seemed like the longest two hours of my life and I am not sure how the rest of the day is going to go with have to exercise.. and sit through a symposium for a long time.. I am just hoping that something happens because if not I am going to go CRAZY… What is the point of allergies.. and don’t give me that.. oh your body is trying to compensate and fight off something.. cuz well I have a hard time believing that my body has to fight something off every minute of everyday for the last month… I mean there has to be sometimes when I get a break… Allergies STINK! And I would do almost anything to get rid of them.. It is raining and cold out.. my allegories are on and strong.. man this is going to be a great day? Argh.. Let’s get it over with! Or at least if my meds would kick in it would be a better day!
So honestly.. I am not having the best day cuz of the allergies.. but the only thing is that this day can only get better!
My nose runs all day
My eyes itch always
I can’t concentrate and yet I hate Allergies..
I took medicine today and it still didn’t work? Not fair.. I hate to go to work for what seemed like the longest two hours of my life and I am not sure how the rest of the day is going to go with have to exercise.. and sit through a symposium for a long time.. I am just hoping that something happens because if not I am going to go CRAZY… What is the point of allergies.. and don’t give me that.. oh your body is trying to compensate and fight off something.. cuz well I have a hard time believing that my body has to fight something off every minute of everyday for the last month… I mean there has to be sometimes when I get a break… Allergies STINK! And I would do almost anything to get rid of them.. It is raining and cold out.. my allegories are on and strong.. man this is going to be a great day? Argh.. Let’s get it over with! Or at least if my meds would kick in it would be a better day!
So honestly.. I am not having the best day cuz of the allergies.. but the only thing is that this day can only get better!
Monday, September 19, 2005
Weekendz......
Weekend! Geesh.. do I enjoy weekends! I mean the brak is just so amazing.. and not to mention it gives me a great opportunity to see my GF! And well this weekend we started not having plans.. and then not having plans.. and then having plans.. but it all turned out really well! Got up early on Saturday.. like 9:30 or so and then we were off to Binder Park Zoo... seeing all the animals.. and then we did a little shopping and concluded the evening with dinner.. ice cream.. and a game that I was not very good at appearantly.. But you know God gives us gifts and talents in different areas and well mine was not in this game, but I just like to think that I was being a gentlemen and letting the ladies win! Right! :) This weekend was just a great reminder of what an amazing woman, friend and girlfriend Emily truly is! Getting to spend all of this quality time together only deepens the feelings! Just sitting there looking at her... relaxes me and makes everything else in the world melt away and all is left is her and I... She is just SOOO good to me! I mean recently I have become addictted to Chai Lattes and well my GF even bought me some mix and made me one.... So thoughtful!
Of Course now it is Monday once again... so now one must endure yet another week before the reward of the weekend... But you know I have recently become more confident in myself and my relationship even though sometimes it may not come across that way! But my gf has made it so easy on me and made it so easy on my part to trust.. understand... and just be.. knowing that she is going to be there.. and still like me more than anything.. so I have had to trust in that.. and know that God's got it! Well I hope to become more regular on doing this.. but we will have to wait and see! :) Classes.. stinking classes... :)
Sunday, September 11, 2005
Sabbath!
Man it is great to have someone to care about you and for you? How is always there to help.. simpathize.. support.. and just hold your hand if nothing else! Today was one of those days where I had really bad allergies.. and well my GF.. just stayed there and but up with me.. and stuck with me through them.. she is GREAT! Went to church.. then played a little pool and pretty much got beat by my friend Herbert! Today we also had a going away party for Jamey.. cuz tomorrow is her last day at work! Sad.. but I know that she is ready to get home!
Man to think that today marks it being four years ago when 9-11 happened... crazy?! I am quite tired and just took an allergy pill.. and well I think that is only helping me feel tired?? Tomorrow is Monday already.. and I get to go back to school.. Geez.. the weekend went by to fast!
I am just ready for my Alavert to work and me to get some sleep you know what I am saying? Hmm.. well that sounds to good... so I am off to do it!
Girlfriend you are in my thoughts and prayers.. and especially right now!
More pics too! :)
Saturday, September 10, 2005
Cabbage rolls and hernias
Cabbage rolls.. to be honest with you I never thougth that I would try such a thing.. but I did and actually liked it! Nothing like have a girlfriend that can cook some killer cabbage rolls.. you know what I am saying! I got to visit some with mammastarke.. and I mean that is ALWAYS a good time! Even though she killed me and em at some uno... We also enjoyed a super fast shopping spree that ended in only a pair of jeans for Emily.. but I must say they did look GOOD on her! :) Not to mention the talk of hernias.. well those conversations aren't so much fun.. but informative and interesting... but scary too.. and well have you ever had those things that you just want to put off and off and off.. kinda like procrastinating them because you don't want to have to deal with them? Well that is kinda how I feel about it! But definately something that will have to be looked at before the long trip to Costa Rica!
ALso go to observe some knitting action.. and I keep thinking that maybe sometime that my knitter gf will knit me a scarf or something.. that would be pretty cool.. huh?? Love in every stitch as they say!
Today also consisted of quite a bit of reading.. and well because I am a slow reader it takes me some time to read you know? But anyway I put in the time! Hernias and cabbage rolls.. even though completely unrelated.. but what a combination for a night... even if in the aftermath some cabbage gas occurs! I mean everyone farts! :) But you know that is the way God made us.. and well there is no need to try and mask and disguise that... and well I truly love the way that my girlfriend and I can be comfortable with one another and just enjoy each other so much! My girlfriend is amazing! I have really and truly felt that we are doing really well and I love it!
Well check out the pic of me and her!
Tuesday, August 30, 2005
Enthusiasm
So School is nearing and I am bittersweet about the transition... I want to be excited and am kind of excited, but for what? I have a hard time with that?? Have you ever had one or some of those inner hurts? Bottled up misunderstandings? supressed feelings?? They suck don't they? Not only that but they affect and alter the rest of your life and relationships! I am drained in so many ways and facets that I don't even know what exactly to do anymore? My love remains constant.. my person remains true... my understanding is limited.. but never the less is what I have to be and deal with..
As a human we have so many needs... and wants.. and sometimes it is hard to distinguish between the two? Sometimes it really doesn't seem to be fair?? But I can't start to question that? I am who I am Sam I am! And I do not like green eggs and ham! A little flashback to one of my favorite children's book! Showing self worth.. self uniqueness.. and that being okay.. while at the sametime emphazing the importance of trying new things.. and to not discount them until you do try them!
This morning I got up and got ready just like so many other mornings... Took my shower.. Got ready and got to work ready to work early, or ontime if you will.. only to sit ther for about ten or so minutes before getting in to work! But whatever.. stuff happens.. life goes on.. you learn from it.. and you still don't know anything.. Depend on God and see where you go? Well I know these are some random thoughts?? But hopefully more to follow? :)
As a human we have so many needs... and wants.. and sometimes it is hard to distinguish between the two? Sometimes it really doesn't seem to be fair?? But I can't start to question that? I am who I am Sam I am! And I do not like green eggs and ham! A little flashback to one of my favorite children's book! Showing self worth.. self uniqueness.. and that being okay.. while at the sametime emphazing the importance of trying new things.. and to not discount them until you do try them!
This morning I got up and got ready just like so many other mornings... Took my shower.. Got ready and got to work ready to work early, or ontime if you will.. only to sit ther for about ten or so minutes before getting in to work! But whatever.. stuff happens.. life goes on.. you learn from it.. and you still don't know anything.. Depend on God and see where you go? Well I know these are some random thoughts?? But hopefully more to follow? :)
Friday, August 26, 2005
Change in a BANG!
Change comes often and unexpectedly.. whether it be a friend moving, a new job offer, a new day, and many more that happen momentarily! Isn't it crazy how life does just continue to move never slowing.. for anyone.. whether you think so or not? If you have one of those slow days.. of just lounging on the couch.. not taking a shower until three or four in the afternoon.. just think about how the world somewhere.. people are getting married, babies born, people dying, decisions made, wars started, politics, and we all know the stockmarket nevers seems to slow? How does that make one feel to know while you may just lounge and snack on junk food.. people and/or kids are dying, starving... doctors saving lives?? I mean I just can't even understand or comprehend this idea that different things are ongoing simultaneously and independantly from one another? I being born who I am in the place where I am yet?? Others are born into another place.. being another person with different circumstances... and why was I born here or put here and why them there?? Why am I not a starving person in Africa?? And why is the child in Africa not somewhere else? I don't know?? But one thing I do know.. GOD KNOWS! As much as I think about such things and even try to understand them I won't?? I might think that I do.. but I know that GOD has got it and he will continue to guide and reveal the purpose for my circumstances and environment! God is truly AMAZING! And I take this time to thank him for being who he is! Guide my path.. sit in the Driver's seat and take the wheel.. I want to buckle up and come along for the ride.. God there are so many things that are going on in my life right now??? And I honestly don't know the answers or outcome of them... But I pray that you will be in what I do and also in what I plan to do! God help to make the most of TODAY and worry about tomorrow when the time comes! Help to not get stressed out or frustrated and rather give it to you instead! Thanks JC! I am out!
Rediscovery!
Have you ever done something.. or rather not done something that you liked for a long time?? Like you used to do something a lot cuz you liked very much.. and then after a break from it.. you reDISCOVER it! My most rediscovery is music.. geez do I like music...? And when I buy a CD or listen to some music it only makes me want more?? Why?? Something you like and enjoy and are passionate about only seems to complete you! Do you think that the same theory applies to people.. and their friends.. companions.. parents.. siblings?? In a way I really do think that the breaks or even distance sometimes can make you grow that much more in love with the person. Isn't it wierd how maybe distance or a break could be such a good thing for a relationship?? I know it is piviotal?? But think about it.. communicating in ways you are used to or just different ways!
Tuesday, August 23, 2005
Long time..
So it has been forever since I last posted?? But I figure I needed to post some?? My life has become extremely crazy?? Between finishing up stuff for Latin American Study Program stuff.. and scholarships relating.. as well as worrying about Dental stuff.. all at the sametime.. figuring out that school is extremely near?? Crazy to think in a matter of about 10 days or so school will be here?? Not sure if I am ready... but I relly hope that this semester proves to be easy because I am senior I deserve a little break! :) However my GF has been EXTREMELY helpful in this whole process and transition period!
So I really don't know what to type?? I mean all the buddies have come and already been redistrubuted in our various locations.. But I guess bring on the year??? I mean before I know it it will be Thanksgiving. then Christmas and then I am out to Costa Rica hopefully.. Crazy wouldn't you say?? Things are hopefully going to start falling into places... Time to start trying to piece together a room with my sweet roomy! Hang out.. do some class stuff.. and Get 'R Done! Well out for now.. and hope to write again soon and more frequently!
So I really don't know what to type?? I mean all the buddies have come and already been redistrubuted in our various locations.. But I guess bring on the year??? I mean before I know it it will be Thanksgiving. then Christmas and then I am out to Costa Rica hopefully.. Crazy wouldn't you say?? Things are hopefully going to start falling into places... Time to start trying to piece together a room with my sweet roomy! Hang out.. do some class stuff.. and Get 'R Done! Well out for now.. and hope to write again soon and more frequently!
Friday, August 12, 2005
In Honor of Kirby!
Much support to the Kirbster.. and all other future "NASAites" Rocketry and space stuff is complex.. and many times confusing to me.. but I am glad some people like it.. and I can't think of a better person to be working for them.. Best of luck Kirby! :) Miss ya on O1!
Tuesday, August 09, 2005
Emily goodness
Isn't my girlfriend SO cute! She likes animals and well animals like her.. We went to the Jackson County fair and well basically went there just so she could see all of the animals! And this is her friend who happens to be a little goat.. and because I don't know the goats name for this post I dub him as Fred! So our buddy Fred must have found out how SWEET my GF really is because he is suckling on her fingers... Geez this is a pretty big step for someone who is a germophob! Either way I am extremely blessed to have E in my life.. and well lets just say Fred was lucky to have experienced Emily... but Back of bud.. I don't want to butt heads but she is mine!
J and EM
Nothing like lounging in some sunday dress after church! :) Yah plaid shorts! Em said we looked like we were from the 50's? Ah.. we were cute! But do I look like I could golf or what?
So when I was naming this picture it was kinda funny because I named it J and EM... well 'J' for me and 'EM' for Emily.. and well so it was kind of ironic cuz my initials are JEM... Oh well I am sure that no one cares but I thought I would share that because I thought it and well it is just more fun when you share your thoughts.. I am sure someone wanted to hear it?? And for those of you who didn't want to hear it can disregard it!
Today is Tuesday.. and it is not going as quickly as Monday! But it is stinking HOT outside? Hmmm?? Oh well... I can't believe that it is already August 9th.. that is just crazy if you ask me!? School is just around the corner and well I hope that is a good thing but I guess only time will tell! But I will get to see my Roomy who ditched me for the rest of the summer and headed to Minneapolis?? but whateve! Hope to see my buddies before they split! And probably the beach before I got to hit the books of a BIO major!
Well enjoy the pic and catch you later!
So when I was naming this picture it was kinda funny because I named it J and EM... well 'J' for me and 'EM' for Emily.. and well so it was kind of ironic cuz my initials are JEM... Oh well I am sure that no one cares but I thought I would share that because I thought it and well it is just more fun when you share your thoughts.. I am sure someone wanted to hear it?? And for those of you who didn't want to hear it can disregard it!
Today is Tuesday.. and it is not going as quickly as Monday! But it is stinking HOT outside? Hmmm?? Oh well... I can't believe that it is already August 9th.. that is just crazy if you ask me!? School is just around the corner and well I hope that is a good thing but I guess only time will tell! But I will get to see my Roomy who ditched me for the rest of the summer and headed to Minneapolis?? but whateve! Hope to see my buddies before they split! And probably the beach before I got to hit the books of a BIO major!
Well enjoy the pic and catch you later!
Gas?
So I was thinking about the price of gas on my way to work because it has just gotten out of hand... $2.55 per/gal?? What is that?? I mean everyone went crazy when gas went over two dollars.. but yet.. the price continues to inch up daily... and yet we continue to pay the prices! How can we "boycott" these outrageous and record breaking prices? I really don't know?? But I was also thinking about this and thought do you think that the government could be in on this whole thing! Obvious the government has technology that we don't know about and some of that technology probably has to do with transportation.. and possibly using a reduced amount of gas if any!?? And with the new year approaching it seems to me that all of these car companies are introducing more and more hybrid and electric cars?? Why?? Because of extreme gas prices there is a market for them! Do you think that the oil reserves and starting to run low so the government is jacking gas prices just so that the hybrid cars would seem more desirable and economically smart.. so that we begin to buy them hoping to extend our oil reserves?? Or do you think that there is any connection with the recent revealings of all of these hybrid cars and the high gas prices?? Could there be a connection?? What can we do?? Is there anything??? Traveling has become more and more hard to do.. because of the outrageous gas prices and it is almost cheaper to fly than drive.. will it come down to having an airport in all towns that are "anything" so that you can fly from place to place even if it would only take you an hour to drive to your destination.. is that what the future is going to come down to.. flying as being the main mode of transportation... Without gas stations it seems that the economy would crumble... so how can the government compensate for that as well as make a transition into an alternative plan of transportation?? Would high gas prices be enough to "compensate" because of the many people who will be unable to afford hybrid or electric cars as they have to gringe everytime they fill up there outdated gas-run vehicle?? I don't know but an interesting concept I think?
Monday, August 08, 2005
People traffic!?
Isn't it crazy the way that people come and go in your life!? Those who stay in touch and prove to be "good" and "life-long" friends and then there are those who prove they are not! But what really seems to amaze me is when you step back and truly realize the overall picture.. Sometimes God just shows his power and all-knowing knowledge! To get a friend when you need one.. meet a gf or bf right at a superb time.. or a friend leaves after being there or fulfilling a need or purpose.. that you may or maynot be blind to! People come and go everyday.. and we don't think twice about it! People traffic... it isn't so different then driving around in vehicle in a busy and big city! People walk around with almost a bubble surrounding them... always going somewhere.. delayed at lights.. construction.. or other slow moving "vehicles." I just know that in my life people have come and gone.. but there have also been those who have stuck true.. taken the time to get the "true" me and have continued to stay in contact! It is great! Even when it tough to sometimes say goodbye.. many times is for the better! Whether yours or the other person.. Have you have a similar experience.. get a friend right before another one leaves.. or get one right when you need the encouragement or then comforting?? How can people not see God's hand in that?
Friday, August 05, 2005
Beautiful Sight!
The back drop to this picture almost looks fake to me... I really wish that I could have been part of the trip out there.. but oh well... kinda had a psuedo-family vaca... and well I really didn't get to take part, but it was neat to hear all of the stories and see how the interactions amoung various people.. played out.. namely my bros and my gf! But also all those other people there too... whether it be people I knew or didn't know.
Tonight I get to ride with to go get my gf from the airport.. and well needless to say I am pretty excited... and then it is Friday and a weekend is near which only makes today that much better.... I forsee this weekend holding a race for me to run in on Saturday morning.. and then probably a lot of lounging.. spending time with the "girl".. maybe a movie and hopefully enjoy the magnificent weather! So hopefully the rest of the not so fun part of my day goes by realtively quickly so I can get onto the fun stuff! :) Peace out.. and God bless!
Tonight I get to ride with to go get my gf from the airport.. and well needless to say I am pretty excited... and then it is Friday and a weekend is near which only makes today that much better.... I forsee this weekend holding a race for me to run in on Saturday morning.. and then probably a lot of lounging.. spending time with the "girl".. maybe a movie and hopefully enjoy the magnificent weather! So hopefully the rest of the not so fun part of my day goes by realtively quickly so I can get onto the fun stuff! :) Peace out.. and God bless!
Wednesday, August 03, 2005
Determination
Nice big glasses! I like! :) Bite that lip... Emily looks so determined and focused! And she was scared! She looks like a pro! And check out those muscles.. gosh she is HOT! :)
Confusion?
Today is my little bros bday.. and he turns 15... HAPPY BIRTHDAY JAVIN! He got this pic taken yesterday.. but he looks a little disoriented?? But hey.. he is doing well!!
Bring it on?
Jeret looks pretty intense in this picture?? I am sure he was having a blast.. I mean he was a Boy Scout!! But he also looks a little burnt?? Maybe it is just me?
White Water Rafting
So here is a picture.. of some white water rafting done yesterday.. The crew included both of my bros.. and my girl Em! Looks like a lot of fun to me! And she did have a blast! :)
Check out Em.. and if you can see here face.. pretty intense if you ask me.. maybe even a little biting the lip action.. cute if you ask me! It looks kinda bright out there and well check out the only one who brought some sunglasses??? She is a thinker.. They survived.. had lots of fun.. and are probably a little sore...
Ya water shoes!
Check out Em.. and if you can see here face.. pretty intense if you ask me.. maybe even a little biting the lip action.. cute if you ask me! It looks kinda bright out there and well check out the only one who brought some sunglasses??? She is a thinker.. They survived.. had lots of fun.. and are probably a little sore...
Ya water shoes!
Em ROCKs
Geez... so beautiful out there in Colorado.. And obviously this is my GF out there in.. just lounging on a rock.. a little windy in the pic?? Can you tell?? Either way.. she is wonderful.. and I think this is a GREAT pic.. so check it out!
Bright light!
Today?? What can I honestly say about today? To be honest with ya.. there is not much going on.. Today is Wednesday and it is going rough so far... I am having to do a mailing to all of the returning students which is about 1000 students.. and lets just say that I am still in the B's?? Could take awhile so that is kinda boring.. but it is mindless so I guess that is good! I look forward to this weekend because I will get to see my girlfriend! :)
Today I am also kind of tired because well I went to sleep and slept well! But all I can remember about last night was waking up to my uncle coming in and he just happened to flash his flashlight right in my eyes when he was coming in the door.. and so... anyway... I just ended up rolling over and getting some more sleep.. but I was tired last night at like ten.. but I had to stay up to hear from the girl.. :)
Hmm?? pretty interesting.. I can't really think of much more to tell at this point.. so maybe if I have a revelation or a deep thought I will post it later! :)
Today I am also kind of tired because well I went to sleep and slept well! But all I can remember about last night was waking up to my uncle coming in and he just happened to flash his flashlight right in my eyes when he was coming in the door.. and so... anyway... I just ended up rolling over and getting some more sleep.. but I was tired last night at like ten.. but I had to stay up to hear from the girl.. :)
Hmm?? pretty interesting.. I can't really think of much more to tell at this point.. so maybe if I have a revelation or a deep thought I will post it later! :)
Tuesday, August 02, 2005
Pink shirt and Jesus shoes
Today has been an interesting day! However the day only got more interesting when Joe Jaworski came into the office where I work! Needles to say Joe makes anything more interesting! :) So anyway I am in the back and evidently he is talking about me but I am in the back and can't hear a lick of what he was saying, but he was talking to Betty so I was like whatever.. right.. well then I look at him and he says so that I can hear him.. "He is pretty good from the neck up!" At this point I was standing behind a desk and well all he could see of me was from the neck up.. then after Joe left I went ofter to Betty and he told me everything he had been saying... He said that today I had wore my "Jesus shoes" (my leather flip-flops) and that I had on a pink shirt.. and then he said I must be one a "metro-man"... Lol... He evidently heard it on the radio yesterday and well he got to use the term.... I thought it was really funny.. but I guess you need to know Joe! So for all of you out there who know Joe.. it makes it really funny!
The rest of my day hasn't been anything to special.. answering the phone... opening mail... making copies... and I just started putting labels on envelops before lunch and that is what I will continue after lunch.. so it will be a blast I am sure.. I mean I only have 995 envelopes to put labels on! Yea I know kinda boring... but I am just so blessed to have a full time job.. and I heard once that many things are all about location and well I have some great location! :)
While I was outside sitting at the table by myself eating my lunch I was thinking.. which I often do.. and kind of like to.. but anyway.. Lately I have had this words stuck in my head and they are: "Recycle... Reduce... and Reuse!" And well it is just really funny because I was thinking about it.. I learned this sooooo long ago yet here I am ten or fifteen years later.. still remembering those words!? Is that astonishing.. and I wish that I would have started to learn a foreign language or Bible verses.. I mean just look at the capability of the human brain when it is young and how receptive.. and moldable.. and managable it can be... Pretty amazing if you ask me... Between learning to "stop.. drop.. and roll" or "to look both ways before crossing the road" or "sweet dreams and don't let the bed bugs bite" or "see ya later alligator" or even for me personal "Ovalbumin" :) I am sure that so many of us can relate to this countless phrases.. lessons.. and more.. that are forever engraved into our minds and memories.. which we will inevitably pass on to our offspring with out even realizing.. and the infinite pattern continues... Now we are finally beginning to learn of this fact that when we are little things we are taught are absorbed quicker.. and that amazes me! I know it is kinda deep, but think about it!? And then after thinking about it for a few hours.. ask a 6 year old to explain it to ya?
Well lunch break is dwendling away... more time gone into the future... :) Oh well I enjoyed it.. Miss ya GIRLFRIEND in COLORADO! :) See ya soon!
The rest of my day hasn't been anything to special.. answering the phone... opening mail... making copies... and I just started putting labels on envelops before lunch and that is what I will continue after lunch.. so it will be a blast I am sure.. I mean I only have 995 envelopes to put labels on! Yea I know kinda boring... but I am just so blessed to have a full time job.. and I heard once that many things are all about location and well I have some great location! :)
While I was outside sitting at the table by myself eating my lunch I was thinking.. which I often do.. and kind of like to.. but anyway.. Lately I have had this words stuck in my head and they are: "Recycle... Reduce... and Reuse!" And well it is just really funny because I was thinking about it.. I learned this sooooo long ago yet here I am ten or fifteen years later.. still remembering those words!? Is that astonishing.. and I wish that I would have started to learn a foreign language or Bible verses.. I mean just look at the capability of the human brain when it is young and how receptive.. and moldable.. and managable it can be... Pretty amazing if you ask me... Between learning to "stop.. drop.. and roll" or "to look both ways before crossing the road" or "sweet dreams and don't let the bed bugs bite" or "see ya later alligator" or even for me personal "Ovalbumin" :) I am sure that so many of us can relate to this countless phrases.. lessons.. and more.. that are forever engraved into our minds and memories.. which we will inevitably pass on to our offspring with out even realizing.. and the infinite pattern continues... Now we are finally beginning to learn of this fact that when we are little things we are taught are absorbed quicker.. and that amazes me! I know it is kinda deep, but think about it!? And then after thinking about it for a few hours.. ask a 6 year old to explain it to ya?
Well lunch break is dwendling away... more time gone into the future... :) Oh well I enjoyed it.. Miss ya GIRLFRIEND in COLORADO! :) See ya soon!
Monday, August 01, 2005
Busy Monday
Today is the first day after our secretary left the Registrar's office and so being the student worker and not having someone to take over her job full time yet... well I get the opportunity to step up and shine! However... today has been extremely busy.. I have kinda done both my job and parts and pieces of our old secretary's job.. so I kinda feel like I am stretched kinda thin?? Doing two job positions at the same time.. but you know what.. it may sound bad.. but I really don't need to be complaining because it really isn't that bad! I mean it did in actuality make the time go by really fast this morning and I hoping that it will have the same affect on this afternoon!
HI girlfriend! I knwo that you will probably read this at some point and I just wanted to say hi to you way out there in CO...
Last night I got back to good old Jackson after almost two hours of driving.. kinda extreme .. but either way got back said night to my GF.. and then what do you know I get in ready to just brush my teeth and then my aunt offers me food.. then uncle comes in and then they talk and then they sit in the living room (which doubles as my bedroom) and then we watched a part of Jesse Duplantis tape cuz she wanted to show me some of it... so then they finally decided to go to bed and then I went to bed after one.. and had no problem falling asleep however waking up was the trick! Hit the snooze more times than I have fingers on my hand I bet.. then finally got up about the time that I like to leave took a shower.. packed a lunch and got to SAU about couple after eight.. and yet I still had to change cuz I didn't bring all the clothes that I needed in the night before.. so I had to get to work an than undress and redress and then go to work and I haven't stop moving since until this very moment at which my eyes are droping and my neck is bobbing... and I am ready for a nap too.. but I highly doubt the fact that I am going to get one.. .Well okiay so I am faily certain I am not going to get one.. mabe if I am lucky I can rest my eyes after work and working out! But let's just say that it is a good thing that I can type with my eyes closed or else I doubt that I would be posting on here because my eyes are droopy! And stretching feels wonderful! Oh well I guess it is off to play secretary some more.. and what fun it is! Miss ya!
HI girlfriend! I knwo that you will probably read this at some point and I just wanted to say hi to you way out there in CO...
Last night I got back to good old Jackson after almost two hours of driving.. kinda extreme .. but either way got back said night to my GF.. and then what do you know I get in ready to just brush my teeth and then my aunt offers me food.. then uncle comes in and then they talk and then they sit in the living room (which doubles as my bedroom) and then we watched a part of Jesse Duplantis tape cuz she wanted to show me some of it... so then they finally decided to go to bed and then I went to bed after one.. and had no problem falling asleep however waking up was the trick! Hit the snooze more times than I have fingers on my hand I bet.. then finally got up about the time that I like to leave took a shower.. packed a lunch and got to SAU about couple after eight.. and yet I still had to change cuz I didn't bring all the clothes that I needed in the night before.. so I had to get to work an than undress and redress and then go to work and I haven't stop moving since until this very moment at which my eyes are droping and my neck is bobbing... and I am ready for a nap too.. but I highly doubt the fact that I am going to get one.. .Well okiay so I am faily certain I am not going to get one.. mabe if I am lucky I can rest my eyes after work and working out! But let's just say that it is a good thing that I can type with my eyes closed or else I doubt that I would be posting on here because my eyes are droopy! And stretching feels wonderful! Oh well I guess it is off to play secretary some more.. and what fun it is! Miss ya!
Friday, July 29, 2005
Airplane Tire Changer Dude!
Hey! So my GF is on her way out to IYC in Fort Collins in Colorado.. and well she just called me and let me know that she had an hour and a half delay on her flight cuz they had to change the tires on the plane! I have never heard of such a thing! I mean I new airplanes had tires and all that but I guess it never really occurred to me that they would have to change them?? And how exactly do you discover moments before departure time that you need to change the tire? You walking around and then you notice, "hey.. this tire is flat?" A little unusual if you ask me.. and how would you like to be that guy (or woman) who has to change the tire! I mean how exactly does that work? Do you just throw a several ton plane up on a jack and pop of the old and put on the new...? I have a feelng that it is not that easy?? I have never changed a tire on a regular automobile I canNOT imagine changing a massive airplane tire! Well either way I found that quite interesting.. but by now she should be loading the plane and talking off shortly! But I salute you Airplane Tire Changer DUDE! Keep up the good work!
I am really excited for my GF.... Cuz Colorado is a really pretty state.. and I know that this week of work.. will be busy and work.. but it is going to be completely different and fun for her too! Not so much a vacation and not so much work but a hybrid of the two!?
Another thing kind of confusing.. it was recently brought to my attention this whole dealy with gas cards... which are evidently the samething as give cards.. but yet if you use one of them.. then you get three or four cents off every gallon. You don't pay anything for the card.. but yet you get the same product only cheaper?? I definately do not understand it.. but I think that I might try and take advantage of it this afternoon when I have to fill of the minivan.. so that I can head home and enjoy the beaches of southwest michigan! Ya COLOMA! That is where it is at.. there you can get midgrade at the same price as regular.. and well that is a deal!
I am really excited for my GF.... Cuz Colorado is a really pretty state.. and I know that this week of work.. will be busy and work.. but it is going to be completely different and fun for her too! Not so much a vacation and not so much work but a hybrid of the two!?
Another thing kind of confusing.. it was recently brought to my attention this whole dealy with gas cards... which are evidently the samething as give cards.. but yet if you use one of them.. then you get three or four cents off every gallon. You don't pay anything for the card.. but yet you get the same product only cheaper?? I definately do not understand it.. but I think that I might try and take advantage of it this afternoon when I have to fill of the minivan.. so that I can head home and enjoy the beaches of southwest michigan! Ya COLOMA! That is where it is at.. there you can get midgrade at the same price as regular.. and well that is a deal!
Dazed
Why when you are tired does everything have to be exaggerated… animated.. and just such a BIG deal? Lol… I speak from personal experience.. one time not to long ago in an apartment not so far away.. there I was with my GF.. and well I must of closed my eyes for maybe.. five or ten minutes and the next thing I know I am up and getting ready to go and I am already except for the fact that I CANNOT find my wallet for anything? Hahaha! I swear I was looking around for it must have been like ten minutes.. and during this time.. my ever so helpful girlfriend.. flips on the light only to agitate my already groggy state.. so I was freaking out cuz my wallet wasn’t in my back pocket! My girlfriend also being the patient.. gentle.. and caring woman she is she found my wallet cuz it was sitting out in the open on a chair. Girlfriends are GREAT! And I knew that even while under the influence of exhaustion!
Thursday, July 28, 2005
July 28, 2005
Who knew that four months earlier I would be asking out Emily Beth Starke? After hanging out for about 7 months... we finally decided to take the plunge and date! Admission's representative.. and a HOT one at that became my girlfriend! It seemed so natural.. so wonderful! And well today happens to be our four month anniversary.. really not a huge deal... but yet it kind of is! It isn't like we celebrate every week or month.. but I wanted to do something for her today.. and well this just gave me an excuse to do it! I mean it is a third of a year!? :) So today is just a GREAT day! Thursday... beautiful weather.. beautiful girlfriend... it makes for a wonderful life! :)
Wednesday, July 27, 2005
...
"To the world you may be just one person, but to one person you may be the world An adventure is only an inconvenience rightly considered. An inconvenience is an adventure wrongly considered."
--G. K. Chesterton
--G. K. Chesterton
Yep!
Life goes on.. It continues.. yesterday was a great day! I worked... then left work and that is when the fun started! Took a run.. which was rough.. and I got a cramp and continued to run.. which still kinda hurts... Then I went to my GF's... and ran some errands with her and then we came home and cooked dinner and just sat around the house.. who new it could be so much fun between my demonstration of how Em dances... to many other crazy things.. It is funny how that stuff works sometimes and how you are in a great mood because of someone.. or just happy.. or the way you smile just cuz you get to see her (or him)! :)
I slept last night.. under just a sheet with two fans on me and a window open and I woke up early to shut fans off.. and find more substantial coverage.. if you know what I mean cuz this morning it was kinda cold.. but never fail our office is hot.. and I have a long sleeve on.. GOSH!? Oh well hopefully I look good?? And my girlfriend sees me! Always like to look good for her! Hmmm.. well it is Wednesday..and well time to hit the pavement and get the day started! Let's get it started! In here!
I slept last night.. under just a sheet with two fans on me and a window open and I woke up early to shut fans off.. and find more substantial coverage.. if you know what I mean cuz this morning it was kinda cold.. but never fail our office is hot.. and I have a long sleeve on.. GOSH!? Oh well hopefully I look good?? And my girlfriend sees me! Always like to look good for her! Hmmm.. well it is Wednesday..and well time to hit the pavement and get the day started! Let's get it started! In here!
Tuesday, July 26, 2005
Livestrong!
So Armstrong managed to win the Tour de France for the seventh time.. kinda crazy if you ask me?? But pretty amazing... and with winning it 7 times he has sold these livestrong bracelets to support cancer research and I heard on the radio on my way to work that those bracelets have raised 52 million dollars!!! That is pretty oustanding if you ask me!
However on a not so positive note... I was on my way to work merging onto the highway a simple task that I do so often.. and yet a semi-truck ran me off the road... he could have scooted over into the other lane.. but no... he continue in the same lane I was trying to merge into and well needless to say I ran out of entrance ramp and had to come to a complete stop on the shoulder of the road only after hitting like every possible rumble strip that was present! So what a great way to start of the day.. you know?? Well I made it to work for yet another day of work!
Craziness??!
However on a not so positive note... I was on my way to work merging onto the highway a simple task that I do so often.. and yet a semi-truck ran me off the road... he could have scooted over into the other lane.. but no... he continue in the same lane I was trying to merge into and well needless to say I ran out of entrance ramp and had to come to a complete stop on the shoulder of the road only after hitting like every possible rumble strip that was present! So what a great way to start of the day.. you know?? Well I made it to work for yet another day of work!
Craziness??!
Thursday, July 21, 2005
Deep Fried
Last night was quite the storm.. and I happen to have to be out in it on a handful of occassions? It was really RAINING! Last night proved to be yet another fun filled experience with Emily... between shopping... and more shopping.. and just everything was fun! Yet why is it that something always happens to ruin something so perfect? Why do you have to break that silence with a stupid comment? Or start they day off with a frown instead of a smile? Or saying something that you really don't mean only to not be able to take it back for hours later??? Life is tough sometimes... a lot as my life shows? But however tough it maybe it is all worth it!
Once I got home after another quick sit in front of the PS Foodmart gas station.. My aunt just happen to be up and had just got done making fried chicken.. and well cuz I couldn't hurt her feelings.. I consumed a piece of chicken (it was a huge piece though), a piece of a brownie, and a tall glass of water.. all the meantime fellowshipping with my aunt! However that tall glass of water came back strong this morning when it proved to be a reason to get out of bed! :) All in all.. a pretty interesting day!
Once I got home after another quick sit in front of the PS Foodmart gas station.. My aunt just happen to be up and had just got done making fried chicken.. and well cuz I couldn't hurt her feelings.. I consumed a piece of chicken (it was a huge piece though), a piece of a brownie, and a tall glass of water.. all the meantime fellowshipping with my aunt! However that tall glass of water came back strong this morning when it proved to be a reason to get out of bed! :) All in all.. a pretty interesting day!
Wednesday, July 20, 2005
Cutie!
Have you ever had one of those experiences where the worst happens and yet it brings out the best in someone! Well, never fail my GF is that person… She marvelous.. and such a blessing in my life.. and probably more than she will ever know… But isn’t she so cute in this pic! I guess beauty is in the eye of the beholder but the beholder would have to be a fool to not see this beauty! Emily has been and continues to be great to me… surprising me constantly, even if sometimes it is jumping out from behind a corner.. She is amazing! Understanding... caring.. I am honestly one of the luckiest guy in the world and the envy of many I am sure!
Tuesday, July 19, 2005
Father of mine
Well yesterday was an interesting experience for a couple of reasons! It started off being kinda rough because I had to be upfront and honest with my GF! Which is always hard.. but always pays off! But after that I began to get in a little better mood and then the night concluded with me having to leave Em still awake, not usual, to go and sit in a gas station parking lot and make sure that nothing happen to his daughter who was working and closing up the gas station by herself! Over-protective?? Hmmm.. at first glance yes! But this makes me wonder exactly what kind of father I will be! Would I be the one who doesn't worry? Or would I be the one who goes out of his way and takes extra effort to make sure that my girl is safe and secure and will not get hurt! Hmm.. well my guess is that I will worry and will take the extra effort! So is he over-protective.. Hmm.. I think not.. I think he is being a GREAT father.. loving... caring.. and protecting! So I guess it is different when you put yourself in someone else's shoes and see how your perspective and actions change... wierd how that works.. and this was just a really vivid and clear example for me to see that! Makes me think... More than usual.. and I am not sure if that is a good thing or not.. lol!
Monday, July 18, 2005
Pondering
Have you ever had those days or those times in which you get into that mood to just ponder?? Kinda one of those wierd moods.. in which you seem really mellow.. almost sad looking.. and you just think.. and your mind just can't stop racing..
Whether you stand there and think about all of God's beautiful creation or his will for your life?? Your friends, family, GF or other relationships?? Whether you are thinking about tomorrow, a week, or a year down the line?? Why? Why do I think.. ponder... worry? Cuz I am human?? Do I need to worry? Of course not.... I need to TRUST in God! He knows what he is doing!! But I think that many times this is easier said than practiced! How do you whole heartedly and sincerely give you worries, plans, and thoughts over to God?? I really don't have an answer to such questions, but I think that it might be different for each individual... You know what you can handle.. and you know what you worry about.. and what you need? And God knows what to give you!
So many times throughout my daily schedule or routine I think that I get stressed out.. frustrated.. overreact... sad.. depressed or many other emotional states simply because of what seems rushed and hurried life! I really feel that God knows what we are going through and he understands.. and whether we think so or not he is among the stress.. frustration and everything else we feel.. he knows what I am going through and he knows what he is doing and that is a formula for a GREAT future if you know what I am saying...
Whether you stand there and think about all of God's beautiful creation or his will for your life?? Your friends, family, GF or other relationships?? Whether you are thinking about tomorrow, a week, or a year down the line?? Why? Why do I think.. ponder... worry? Cuz I am human?? Do I need to worry? Of course not.... I need to TRUST in God! He knows what he is doing!! But I think that many times this is easier said than practiced! How do you whole heartedly and sincerely give you worries, plans, and thoughts over to God?? I really don't have an answer to such questions, but I think that it might be different for each individual... You know what you can handle.. and you know what you worry about.. and what you need? And God knows what to give you!
So many times throughout my daily schedule or routine I think that I get stressed out.. frustrated.. overreact... sad.. depressed or many other emotional states simply because of what seems rushed and hurried life! I really feel that God knows what we are going through and he understands.. and whether we think so or not he is among the stress.. frustration and everything else we feel.. he knows what I am going through and he knows what he is doing and that is a formula for a GREAT future if you know what I am saying...
Monday = Funday!?
Monday morning.. and well after a not so good night of sleep I have returned for another day of work! I am not sure why I did not sleep good I think that it has something to do with the fact that I could not get comfortable and well I may have had a few things on my mind? None the less.. I have arrived at work with yet another headache.. who would have thought?
My weekend was great despite the weather.. I got to spend time with my GF... Which was a really good thing and got to learn things about each other.. which is great for our relationship! :)
When is the last time you did a puzzle?? For me it had been awhile until this weekend! :) And now I am working on a 500 piece puzzle! And it was kinda slow at first, but as I got into it.. it started to go faster.. and was kinda addicting?? lol..
So not sure what to do.. but I am going to make this Monday into a Funday! Or at least try and then hopefully after work will at least be fun! So I am off to hopefully have the day cruise by quickly.. and well.. BYE!
My weekend was great despite the weather.. I got to spend time with my GF... Which was a really good thing and got to learn things about each other.. which is great for our relationship! :)
When is the last time you did a puzzle?? For me it had been awhile until this weekend! :) And now I am working on a 500 piece puzzle! And it was kinda slow at first, but as I got into it.. it started to go faster.. and was kinda addicting?? lol..
So not sure what to do.. but I am going to make this Monday into a Funday! Or at least try and then hopefully after work will at least be fun! So I am off to hopefully have the day cruise by quickly.. and well.. BYE!
Friday, July 15, 2005
ME
Well for any of you out there who care this day is taking FOREVER! And it is a Friday! And I can't wait until the weekend because it is a weekend! :) OH YA!
So I am beginning to run out of pictures to post on my blog so maybe I will have have to begin taking some more pictures.. or have someone take some pictures.. but that means I have to do something.. lol..
So Friday afternoon and I really don't have anything exciting to share.. but if you do... feel free! :) Hope everyone has a GREAT weekend! And maybe if I am lucky it will stop raining long enough so that I can enjoy at least some of the Balloon Festival here in Jackson! :)
So I am beginning to run out of pictures to post on my blog so maybe I will have have to begin taking some more pictures.. or have someone take some pictures.. but that means I have to do something.. lol..
So Friday afternoon and I really don't have anything exciting to share.. but if you do... feel free! :) Hope everyone has a GREAT weekend! And maybe if I am lucky it will stop raining long enough so that I can enjoy at least some of the Balloon Festival here in Jackson! :)
Hot Air Balloons!
Hey so on my way to work I had decided that I was going to blog about hot air balloons.. and well my GF beat me to it.. but either way.. it was my idea first! ;) So I am driving and I just see all of these hot air balloons in the sky... Just floating.. hoovering.. across the pale blue sky... But the way the hot air balloons move in the air they don't even look like they are moving.. Interesting?? And I really don't know how they stay up there... I mean I guess I kinda do but not really.. ?? And that statement itself makes no sense... But when I saw the hot air balloons up in the air they looked like they didn't weigh anything?
I think that it would be a lot of fun to ride in a hot air balloon!! Has anyone ever done it?? Wonder if my GF would ride in one?? Hmm? I will definately have to find out?? And I had no clue that Jackson had a hot air balloon festival... that is kinda cool! Maybe?
Million Dollar Baby, anybody? Well I watched that last night and it was a well put together and everything.. but kind of a depressing and sad movie.. but it was a good one! :)
I think that it would be a lot of fun to ride in a hot air balloon!! Has anyone ever done it?? Wonder if my GF would ride in one?? Hmm? I will definately have to find out?? And I had no clue that Jackson had a hot air balloon festival... that is kinda cool! Maybe?
Million Dollar Baby, anybody? Well I watched that last night and it was a well put together and everything.. but kind of a depressing and sad movie.. but it was a good one! :)
Thursday, July 14, 2005
Uncle Chuckie's BBQ
Nothing like a good old BBQ at Uncle Chucks.. especially after eating like twenty chicken tenders... But having Em + some of her Family + some BBQ = A GOOD TIME.. and well here is a pic of me and her. enjoying the overcast weather from indoors! So YeaH!
DAT
What to say what to say! So I started reading a study guide for the DAT's... the Dental Admission Test.. ya and I read the first chapter of many and most of the stuff I thought I knew.. so that is good! However there is much more reading in my future!
Hmm.. so today is Thursday and work is going.. not really fast or anything but it is going... I wore my pants that are known as my "dentist" pants today! Evidently they make me look like a dentist or atleast that is what I am told.. :)
How can things happen without you knowing?? Have you ever had that happen? You forget what day it is? Forget where you are or how you got there!? I am talking about without the help of drugs or alcohol.. for all of those readers out there wondering... Or what about when you fall asleep in a "new" place.. hotel.. couch.. anywhere other than where you are used to falling asleep? And when you wake up you freak out when you wake up.. cuz you don't know where you are for a split second... Why do you think we as humans happen to forget where where are and how we got here between the time we fall asleep and the time that we wake up and rub our eyes?
Breath did you know you could check your breath by scrapping your tongue with an upside down spoon and smelling the spoon? Or what about the fact that alcohol in mouthwash can hinder your breath rather than help as everyone thinks.. cuz the alcohol may provide an environment in which bacteria can grow back quicker! Wow.. bad breath.. morning breath.. why? Why after keeping your mouth closed for a long period of time does your breath stink? And what about the fact that you brush your teeth before you go to bed and when you wake up you breath stinks? Why? Does that make sense? Listerine is NOT as good as FLOSSING.. remember that and make sure to brush twice a day.. cuz otherwise that is just plain GROSS!
Hmm.. so today is Thursday and work is going.. not really fast or anything but it is going... I wore my pants that are known as my "dentist" pants today! Evidently they make me look like a dentist or atleast that is what I am told.. :)
How can things happen without you knowing?? Have you ever had that happen? You forget what day it is? Forget where you are or how you got there!? I am talking about without the help of drugs or alcohol.. for all of those readers out there wondering... Or what about when you fall asleep in a "new" place.. hotel.. couch.. anywhere other than where you are used to falling asleep? And when you wake up you freak out when you wake up.. cuz you don't know where you are for a split second... Why do you think we as humans happen to forget where where are and how we got here between the time we fall asleep and the time that we wake up and rub our eyes?
Breath did you know you could check your breath by scrapping your tongue with an upside down spoon and smelling the spoon? Or what about the fact that alcohol in mouthwash can hinder your breath rather than help as everyone thinks.. cuz the alcohol may provide an environment in which bacteria can grow back quicker! Wow.. bad breath.. morning breath.. why? Why after keeping your mouth closed for a long period of time does your breath stink? And what about the fact that you brush your teeth before you go to bed and when you wake up you breath stinks? Why? Does that make sense? Listerine is NOT as good as FLOSSING.. remember that and make sure to brush twice a day.. cuz otherwise that is just plain GROSS!
Wednesday, July 13, 2005
Diving
And what the heck what about one more! Me and my diving.. look at that FORM! :) I was working on get my feet together! Oh what fun it is.. I really like diving.. and swimming!
talking and driving the boat with style
Isn't she so cute... and with those mad boad driving skillz! Yepper.. that be my girlfriend and proud of it! :)
Pink raindrops?
Today it is kinda one of those days where it is stretching out and taking a long time you ever had that? I am sure you have... Kinda like one of those seemlessly quick and painless trips to the doctors office.. NOT!
So I was talking just yesterday.. and someone, she knows who she is, raised a question and I found it quite intriguing... "Why don't raindrops hurt if they fall from so high up?" And I know that there is a scientific reason that I should know being a BIO major and all.. but I don't? I like little random questions that make you think...
Why do you think that PINK seems to be the new black, now? I mean really for guys is what I want to know... I mean I am wearing a pink shirt today and I like it?? But I am not sure why pink looks so HOT on guys and girls find it so attractive? Pink isn't a NEW color? Do you think that it has to deal with the fact that guys really didn't or haven't wore much pink until know?? So when a guy does where pink now he is out of the ordinary or rare if you will? Or is pink just that color that happens blend with his skin, make his lips look more plush, eyes bluer, skin tanner, and just hotter all together?? Wierd how that works... you know? But whatever.. I mean if my GIRL thinks I look good in it? Well then I am going to wear it know what I am saying? Besides I kinda like it myself! :)
Speaking of raindrops and pink.. What if raindrops could be pink? Or any color? How would you feel about that? What color would you want them to be? I think it would be kinda cool... Pink raindrops? Interesting visual don't you think?
So I was talking just yesterday.. and someone, she knows who she is, raised a question and I found it quite intriguing... "Why don't raindrops hurt if they fall from so high up?" And I know that there is a scientific reason that I should know being a BIO major and all.. but I don't? I like little random questions that make you think...
Why do you think that PINK seems to be the new black, now? I mean really for guys is what I want to know... I mean I am wearing a pink shirt today and I like it?? But I am not sure why pink looks so HOT on guys and girls find it so attractive? Pink isn't a NEW color? Do you think that it has to deal with the fact that guys really didn't or haven't wore much pink until know?? So when a guy does where pink now he is out of the ordinary or rare if you will? Or is pink just that color that happens blend with his skin, make his lips look more plush, eyes bluer, skin tanner, and just hotter all together?? Wierd how that works... you know? But whatever.. I mean if my GIRL thinks I look good in it? Well then I am going to wear it know what I am saying? Besides I kinda like it myself! :)
Speaking of raindrops and pink.. What if raindrops could be pink? Or any color? How would you feel about that? What color would you want them to be? I think it would be kinda cool... Pink raindrops? Interesting visual don't you think?
SOME MOJO?
I took a little quiz to find out how Hot exactly I am.. cuz my GF tells me it all the time? However I don't think it was that accurate.. cuz there were only three end results.. and well this is what mine said?
Some Mojo For You!
Lorenzo is confused. Your rating on his patented Mojo-Meter hovers somewhere between "Icy" and "Blazing." He thinks parts of you are hot, but he can't figure out why other parts of you are not. That's okay, though -- neither Lorenzo nor his patented Mojo-Meter are the brightest bulbs on the Christmas tree, if you know what we're saying.
With your fascinating blend of in-your-face hotness and intriguing cool, you probably can get anyone you want. But you already knew that, right?
Some Mojo For You!
Lorenzo is confused. Your rating on his patented Mojo-Meter hovers somewhere between "Icy" and "Blazing." He thinks parts of you are hot, but he can't figure out why other parts of you are not. That's okay, though -- neither Lorenzo nor his patented Mojo-Meter are the brightest bulbs on the Christmas tree, if you know what we're saying.
With your fascinating blend of in-your-face hotness and intriguing cool, you probably can get anyone you want. But you already knew that, right?
Over the hump Day!
So last night was GREAT as usual didn't do anything out of the ordinary.. watched one of my favorite shows.. YEAH FAMILY FUED.. I am really not sure why I like it so much?? Hmm? Also tried to watch the "Aviator" and I really tried and was into it for quite some while.. but it was just too long and crazy of a movie? Either way.. I am back at work after some sleep.. a dream.. and a little drive to get here.. ready for yet another day in the "arbor!" Never know what to expect? Working on halfway there!
Tuesday, July 12, 2005
little swimmers
I am a FISH.. what can I say I like the water... and I love to SWIM even if the lake is filled with like a gazillion micro-organisms.. and hidden weed beds! :)
Beach Bum
Look at the wind blow through my hair.. and the sun tanning my skin.. crusing on a boat.. GOSH do I love the water... beach.. and everything that comes with it! Bring the HEAT!
IQ
Tuesday! Have you ever thought about such simple things in life! How simply paying attention or having a one-on-one conversation with someone could expand a relationship... Watching a movie with someone... even if you had already saw the movie! Putting pictures into a photo album to cherish the associated memories forever! Doing whatever it takes to make the special someone smile!
So I just took a quick IQ test in a pop-up menu really fast and I really didn't try to hard.. and did it kind of fast but I am not sure what it means.. but this is what it says:
Your IQ score is 124
This number is based on a scientific formula that compares how many questions you answered correctly on the Classic IQ Test relative to others.
Your Intellectual Type is Insightful Linguist. This means you are highly intelligent and have the natural fluency of a writer and the visual and spatial strengths of an artist. Those skills contribute to your creative and expressive mind. And that's just some of what we know about you from your test results.
Wierd how they can tell stuff like that from just a simple fifty question test huh? Well I don't know how accurate is or anything but that is what I found out from it! :)
If you want give it a try and see if you can beat me! I say go for it!
http://web.tickle.com/invite?test=3001&type=t
So I just took a quick IQ test in a pop-up menu really fast and I really didn't try to hard.. and did it kind of fast but I am not sure what it means.. but this is what it says:
Your IQ score is 124
This number is based on a scientific formula that compares how many questions you answered correctly on the Classic IQ Test relative to others.
Your Intellectual Type is Insightful Linguist. This means you are highly intelligent and have the natural fluency of a writer and the visual and spatial strengths of an artist. Those skills contribute to your creative and expressive mind. And that's just some of what we know about you from your test results.
Wierd how they can tell stuff like that from just a simple fifty question test huh? Well I don't know how accurate is or anything but that is what I found out from it! :)
If you want give it a try and see if you can beat me! I say go for it!
http://web.tickle.com/invite?test=3001&type=t
Monday, July 11, 2005
Some random facts!
- When licking a stamp you are consuming one tenth of a calorie.
- The longest one syllable word in the English language is SCREECHED
- No word in the English language rhymes with month, orange, silver, and purple.
- The strongest muscle in the body is the tongue.
- Right-handed people live, on average, nine years longer than left-handed people.
- Elephants are the only animals that cannot jump.
- Apples, not caffeine, are more efficient at waking you up in the morning.
- The toothbrush was invented in 1498.
- The longest one syllable word in the English language is SCREECHED
- No word in the English language rhymes with month, orange, silver, and purple.
- The strongest muscle in the body is the tongue.
- Right-handed people live, on average, nine years longer than left-handed people.
- Elephants are the only animals that cannot jump.
- Apples, not caffeine, are more efficient at waking you up in the morning.
- The toothbrush was invented in 1498.
Hmmm...
Interesting how things work! You go on vacation to relax and yet when you get back from vacation you need a rest from your vacation! :) Well anyway I was ready to come back from vacation!
I am back into the swing of things!! and so is the summer weather! Today it is suppose to be a blazing 90 some degrees!
Isn't it funny how when you take a break from something even if not for that long.. but then you go back to it and do it again and it feels brand new all over again! That is pretty neat if you ask me!
I got back last night and had the opportunity to stop by and Em and her mom! It was GREAT to see her again.. and nice to get to talk to her mom as well! Life is crazy and seems like you learn new stuff everyday... I mean I know that everyone always says that.. but it is even cooler when you actually experience it!
Today is yes.. yet another monday to start a week... But a good week though.. a GREAT week with blessings waiting.. and experiences to be be experienced.. and memories to be made.. conversations to be had.. and thoughts to be thinked.. papers to be filed and alphabetized.. and people to see.. So I can't wait to see how this week pans out.. but I will try and keep you updated! :)
I am back into the swing of things!! and so is the summer weather! Today it is suppose to be a blazing 90 some degrees!
Isn't it funny how when you take a break from something even if not for that long.. but then you go back to it and do it again and it feels brand new all over again! That is pretty neat if you ask me!
I got back last night and had the opportunity to stop by and Em and her mom! It was GREAT to see her again.. and nice to get to talk to her mom as well! Life is crazy and seems like you learn new stuff everyday... I mean I know that everyone always says that.. but it is even cooler when you actually experience it!
Today is yes.. yet another monday to start a week... But a good week though.. a GREAT week with blessings waiting.. and experiences to be be experienced.. and memories to be made.. conversations to be had.. and thoughts to be thinked.. papers to be filed and alphabetized.. and people to see.. So I can't wait to see how this week pans out.. but I will try and keep you updated! :)
ready for fireworks
color cordination.. and lots of fun.. with Em.. June (Em's mom).. and me.. lots of sun.. a pontoon boat.. sunsets.. fireworks.. and more!
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