A week and a half, that's it. Then this chapter of my life is over. So much change in so little time: location, living situation, friends, schedules, activities... pretty much my whole life.
My mind swims from feelings of sadness to those of intense excitement, between the regret of treasures lost and anticipation of adventures waiting to be found. How does one even schedule time now? Or choose between friends to see? For that matter, which friendships will actually withstand these changes? Will I find friends as close as those I have now? What new opportunities will I find? And how will I deal with those lost?
So many questions, so many unanswerable variables... and yet, somehow I know it's going to be fantastic. These worries are already seeming to pass as I ask God for peace, and I know that He holds me and protects me as His own son. You tell me... what greater security can I ask for?!
Tuesday, August 9, 2011
Tuesday, May 17, 2011
Some thoughts on me...
Do I procrastinate?
Yes, I do. Just like every other senior in high school, I proudly procrastinate. Ok, maybe not so much PROUDLY, but you get the idea.
Do I hang my shirts inside out if that is how they came out of the dryer?
Also yes. Why? For the simple reason that it is a very practical form of procrastination...
Do I text?
Yes. And for the life of me I cannot understand why when I start texting everyone else decides that calling is the better option... When it costs me to text, people always text me, but now that it doesn't cost they would rather call. I guess it's not such a bad thing, talking and all. Probably an improvement actually!
Do I like coffee?
If you don't know that answer to this question, we should probably hang out sometime. Text me.
What kind of music do I like?
Anything... My favorite songs exist in every genre. If you need an introduction to classical music, check out Tchaikovsky's Violin Concerto in D major. I'm going to learn that someday, then I'll play it for you!
Favorite food?
The kind that you eat, as long as it's not carrots or raw broccoli or plain celery or cauliflower and it doesn't taste or smell funny... I'll eat most things.
Why haven't I written for a long time?
Truthfully, I have no real reason. I have had inspiration - plenty of it! - but I have not needed the medium of writing to express myself. It was just on the backburner... This post was so much fun that I'm sure I will resume at least one post every week, especially now that summer has come full circle again and I have almost nothing to do. Let me know if you enjoy my writing though, that will spur me on to write like nothing else! I'm actully not really sure that anyone will read this because it's been so long in coming...
Yes, I do. Just like every other senior in high school, I proudly procrastinate. Ok, maybe not so much PROUDLY, but you get the idea.
Do I hang my shirts inside out if that is how they came out of the dryer?
Also yes. Why? For the simple reason that it is a very practical form of procrastination...
Do I text?
Yes. And for the life of me I cannot understand why when I start texting everyone else decides that calling is the better option... When it costs me to text, people always text me, but now that it doesn't cost they would rather call. I guess it's not such a bad thing, talking and all. Probably an improvement actually!
Do I like coffee?
If you don't know that answer to this question, we should probably hang out sometime. Text me.
What kind of music do I like?
Anything... My favorite songs exist in every genre. If you need an introduction to classical music, check out Tchaikovsky's Violin Concerto in D major. I'm going to learn that someday, then I'll play it for you!
Favorite food?
The kind that you eat, as long as it's not carrots or raw broccoli or plain celery or cauliflower and it doesn't taste or smell funny... I'll eat most things.
Why haven't I written for a long time?
Truthfully, I have no real reason. I have had inspiration - plenty of it! - but I have not needed the medium of writing to express myself. It was just on the backburner... This post was so much fun that I'm sure I will resume at least one post every week, especially now that summer has come full circle again and I have almost nothing to do. Let me know if you enjoy my writing though, that will spur me on to write like nothing else! I'm actully not really sure that anyone will read this because it's been so long in coming...
Sunday, February 13, 2011
Productivity
On a completely different note than my last blog post on scented dishwasher soap, this post is on on my recent productivity high: the feeling of success after a long and busy, yet still restful, Sunday...
Today, I got up early to attend worship practice. Practice went quite well - the Bible study that followed was even better. Worship was a little rough, seeing as the bass amp went out during the first song, which threw all the band members for a loop. Even so, the makeshift acoustic song (without bass, drums drown out everything else, but without either of those, electric guitar sounds out of place...) at the end of service was especially powerful. I love to see how God works through spontaneous, genuine worship. After that service, I cheerfully volunteered at another church in the café for several hours. When I got home, I burned a worship CD for a good friend; while at his house to drop it off, I helped him with his twitter background picture. I then returned home to wash my car and shower for the evening church service that I attend. I soon proceeded to pick up another good friend and drive to said service. Not only was I attentive during service, but I also managed to keep my other friend alert through various methods such as elbow jabs, light punches, and the occasional sip of burnt, decaf (A.K.A: gross and unproductive) coffee. After this successful venture, I returned home once more to resume work on my scholarship application essay while listening to music.. and blogging.
How do I feel after such a successful day? Well, ready to take on the week of course! Tomorrow is Monday, but somehow my morale is outstanding. What is the point of this post? Just to point out (Get it, point?... :P) that I would like every Sunday to be as productive and full of peace as today was (terrible writing, that last sentence, but frankly, I couldn't care less!).
Today, I got up early to attend worship practice. Practice went quite well - the Bible study that followed was even better. Worship was a little rough, seeing as the bass amp went out during the first song, which threw all the band members for a loop. Even so, the makeshift acoustic song (without bass, drums drown out everything else, but without either of those, electric guitar sounds out of place...) at the end of service was especially powerful. I love to see how God works through spontaneous, genuine worship. After that service, I cheerfully volunteered at another church in the café for several hours. When I got home, I burned a worship CD for a good friend; while at his house to drop it off, I helped him with his twitter background picture. I then returned home to wash my car and shower for the evening church service that I attend. I soon proceeded to pick up another good friend and drive to said service. Not only was I attentive during service, but I also managed to keep my other friend alert through various methods such as elbow jabs, light punches, and the occasional sip of burnt, decaf (A.K.A: gross and unproductive) coffee. After this successful venture, I returned home once more to resume work on my scholarship application essay while listening to music.. and blogging.
How do I feel after such a successful day? Well, ready to take on the week of course! Tomorrow is Monday, but somehow my morale is outstanding. What is the point of this post? Just to point out (Get it, point?... :P) that I would like every Sunday to be as productive and full of peace as today was (terrible writing, that last sentence, but frankly, I couldn't care less!).
Thursday, February 10, 2011
Curious things
In this day and age, almost anything will sell. People with the craziest, most pointless ideas make the most money. Maybe I could make some money if I were to go against my logical instincts and create a "product" that actually has no "productivity" (something that should really be taken into account before calling any random invention a "product")...
Take scented dishwasher soap for example. How is anyone going to smell the soap that is rinsed off of the dishes and down the drain before the dishwasher is opened? Even if the soap really did left an aromatic residue, why would anyone smell their dishes? For that matter, why would one go about eating food off a plate that tastes like soap? Generally, I do not care for enchiladas with a hint of lavender or tropical burst flavored spaghetti, but that may just be me. No matter how beautifully the soap is scented, it has no real functionality.
Don't even get me started on silly bandz...
Take scented dishwasher soap for example. How is anyone going to smell the soap that is rinsed off of the dishes and down the drain before the dishwasher is opened? Even if the soap really did left an aromatic residue, why would anyone smell their dishes? For that matter, why would one go about eating food off a plate that tastes like soap? Generally, I do not care for enchiladas with a hint of lavender or tropical burst flavored spaghetti, but that may just be me. No matter how beautifully the soap is scented, it has no real functionality.
Don't even get me started on silly bandz...
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