28 March 08 - 09:49SICK of NCAA bracketology
I can't believe how much snot the human body can produce in a given day. I dropped 2 pounds in one day. No throwing up, just the common cold. Not eating much since everything I put in my mouth has no taste and when it's in my mouth it's nearly impossible to breathe. But now I'm almost at 30 pounds lost since mid January. I'll take it. Just not as the primary reason for my weight loss.
Ah, the NCAA tourney. I love this time of year. I'm in 4 bracket pools and getting killed in 3 of them. I guess that's what happens when you go with your gut. The only one I'm doing any good in is the one against my wife. But that just means I get to pick the restaurant for our next date night. I'll take that. Texas Roadhouse here we come. I can already taste the rolls with honey butter...I think I just put those 2 pounds back on. Well in honor of my wife I must say, GO JAYHAWKS!
Got to leave in a few hours for Waterloo ...
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10 March 08 - 13:31Random Miscellaneousness
1. I'm tired. I've been getting up at 5:30 am to workout and then get to church by 7:30 so I have 30 minutes alone with God. The 30 minutes is great to start the morning off but the 5:30 gets old quick. It's hard to go to bed early since I like staying up late but at this point even on the 3 days that I don't have to get up my body wakes up at 5:30. I keep going. 23 pounds since January 12 and counting (down, not up).
2. Leading can be hard sometimes. Just this week I was thinking about how many things that I lead and wondering if that is a good trait of leadership or not. I've got to rethink that and put some more time into seeing if that's really what I should be spending my time with. But at the same time, I'm excited for the new leadership endeavor I have for the next 8 weeks.
3. This is the best time of year to be a college basketball fan. I love it and I have to admit--Go Drake! I'm on the bandwagon. ...
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18 January 08 - 08:15Jail Time!
Well, Wednesday night I spent an hour in jail. It wasn't too bad though. Only got yelled at a few times. The inmates try to scare you but if you don't let them see your fear they back down. The officers were pretty nice to me at least. They even showed me around...but that's because I was there for a tour. I went with our Jr. Highers to the jail to further illustrate our lesson on Authority. We had a "good" time if that's possible in a jail. I think it helped the students grasp that they need to respect authority and make wise decisions.
The sad thing was when students were saying "hi" to inmates, not because they were being nice but because they knew them. One student, when we got there, told me his brother was in juvenile hall and he knew his way around the jail. One student, has a dad who was there for a year and then got moved to prison. It was a good experience and just opened the eyes to see things that I've never seen. ...
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07 January 08 - 07:44Top 5 Things for the New Year
Well it's been almost a month since the last blog and there's plenty to tell so here's my top 5 things for the New Year. (in no particular order)
1. Health -- No it's not a joke. I need to get healthier. Therefore I have been trying to eat healthier and will be spending money to exercise starting today. I've lost 3 lbs. since the weekend so it's hopeful. I remember 3 years ago this time I was 65 lbs smaller. Just trying to be healthier for me and my family. If you feel like working out together I'm available from 6:30 am to 7:30 am at Anytime Fitness. Feel free to encourage, I'll need it to get up that early 5 mornings a week.
2. iPod -- Yes, I'm finally current. I'm moved into the 2000's. I don't have to carry around 30 CD's in my car anymore. I now just have my iPod. Trying to get new and updated stuff on there. If you have any favorites you'd like to pass on my way please do. ...
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03 December 07 - 13:04Merry Christmas/Happy Birthday?!?!
So that's the dilemma my son has. Is it Merry Christmas or Happy Birthday? This weekend we pulled out the tree and decorations, lights and all. And what is the first thing out of his mouth: Happy Birthday! Apparently he doesn't remember last year's Christmas tree, lights, decorations, presents, etc. So we've been retraining him to say Merry Christmas. He's got "Christmas tree" down but every now and then he throws in a Happy Birthday.
But that's what I love about him. He knows it's a celebration. He's not really sure what we're celebrating yet but he knows something is different. It simply reminds me to celebrate. This is the time of year we (tradition) celebrate Christ's birth. That's what I need to remember so God not only sent His Son but he also gave me my son to help me remember that no matter what I hear (Happy Birthday or Merry Christmas) to remember that it's a celebration of Christ and not trees, decorations, ...
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30 November 07 - 10:00Friday Reflections
Well it's Friday morning and our house smells like urine. Feel free to reread that statement and let it register. Why you ask? Did we get a dog and can't train it? NO! Do we have mice? NO! Yes I can control myself! The answer is....we have a son who's learning to potty train. Oh the joy. He's getting it. We started yesterday and he's almost got the hang of it. The book says in one day but we're on day 2 so it's pretty close.
Just listened to a podcast and wondering what it would take to get our student ministry Wednesday nights available for podcasts. I don't really know so if you do let me know. I think that may be cool. That way I could listen to myself and practice what I preach.
Reading a good book about communication. Yes, students I am reading it because I see the need to always be working on it. Yes, students I am trying to practice what I'm reading but I don't know if it's ...
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20 November 07 - 20:41Relaxed
2 of the most relaxing days of my life.
Monday -- leave Atlanta and drive 40 minutes south to my cousin's house. Chill out, play video games, sleep, play cornhole, eat some good food, good conversation, sleep.
Tuesday -- wake up, play at the park with family, eat some lunch, play some more video games, go over to my Aunt Lucy's house and eat with extended family, get some Cubs (Matt Murton paraphenalia -- baby, gonna be worth millions one day).
We fly out tomorrow. I'm glad for the last two days to be ready for a plane trip home to snow while we've been enjoying 70 degree weather the last two days.
Happy Thanksgiving all. I'll be home tomorrow.
17 November 07 - 20:40Thoughts on a conference
Well I've been through a few days of the NYWC and it's been a great time of relaxing, learning, resting, and thinking. There's only a day and a half left. Andy Stanley has been the high point so far. Spoke on being the most powerful person in the room and it was a great challenge and encouragement. You'll have to ask if you want to know more. Tomorrow I'm going to make the drive up to his church to see the building steal (um, I mean borrow) ideas, literature and anything I can get my hands on.
Today I took some time to spend with the family and we walked around and went to Chick Fil A for supper, checked out Olympic Park all lit up and had a great time. Caleb will never cease to make me laugh. I have joy almost every moment I'm with him.
Chris Tomlin has been given a gift. He just invites you to worship right along with him. It was an amazing thing to see. ...
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