If you've been wondering what I've been up to lately the answer is MOVING!!!! This is what I do. I moved home from PEI and helped Janelle move home from Halifax and have been storing things in my Dad's basement as well as Janelle's parent's basement. I am now in the process of moving things from these basements into my townhouse. Then getting everything else set up.
When I moved home and got settled into my new job I moved things back in my office and am now in the process of moving things into my new office down stairs! So I go to work and move and come home and move some more. So much fun. Anyways, I will post some pictures of my new place and new office soon.
Wednesday, May 31, 2006
Wednesday, May 17, 2006
A Weekend To Remember
I can tell that you are already thinking that this is another post about Ben's wedding because that certainly was a weekend to remember but this is not. You see, when you don't post for long periods of time and have limited internet access, things that you want to blog about happen but you don't get a chance to post them... Until now!!!
So a few weekends ago Janelle and I attended the Family Life Marriage Conference A Weekend To Remember and that it certainly was. We had a lot of fun but more important than that, we learned some very practical things that will be a huge advantage for us as we enter married life. They basically just teach you how. How to communicate, how to resolve conflict, how to fight fair and so many other helpful things. They would say things like, "You may do this..." and I would be thinking, "I do that..." Janelle and I already refer back to what they said on a regular basis and it has helped us a lot. I really recommend that you check it out and if you are married, engaged or even dating very seriously I highly recommend that you go. This thing has even saved marriages that were all but over. They have had couples arrive in separate vehicles, staying is different hotels who had not been living together for two years leave the conference with hope and a new start.
On another plus side the one in New Brunswick is at the St. Andrews Algonquin. Wow! That place was awesome! They must have ran out of regular rooms because they put me in a room with a KING SIZE BED! I was stoked! Free soap, free shampoo, free shower cap, free shower curtain, towel robes. It was really cool. The bed was so big that when I got up in the night to use the bathroom I got back in on the other side! It was like getting into a new bed, all cool with new pillows... good times had by me.
So a few weekends ago Janelle and I attended the Family Life Marriage Conference A Weekend To Remember and that it certainly was. We had a lot of fun but more important than that, we learned some very practical things that will be a huge advantage for us as we enter married life. They basically just teach you how. How to communicate, how to resolve conflict, how to fight fair and so many other helpful things. They would say things like, "You may do this..." and I would be thinking, "I do that..." Janelle and I already refer back to what they said on a regular basis and it has helped us a lot. I really recommend that you check it out and if you are married, engaged or even dating very seriously I highly recommend that you go. This thing has even saved marriages that were all but over. They have had couples arrive in separate vehicles, staying is different hotels who had not been living together for two years leave the conference with hope and a new start.
On another plus side the one in New Brunswick is at the St. Andrews Algonquin. Wow! That place was awesome! They must have ran out of regular rooms because they put me in a room with a KING SIZE BED! I was stoked! Free soap, free shampoo, free shower cap, free shower curtain, towel robes. It was really cool. The bed was so big that when I got up in the night to use the bathroom I got back in on the other side! It was like getting into a new bed, all cool with new pillows... good times had by me.
Tuesday, May 16, 2006
A Big Day
Well this past Saturday was a BIG day! My twin brother Ben got married to Jacquelyn. It was an awesome day. He looked great, she was beautiful and they made a covenant promise to love each other.
I was an emotional wreck because I was so happy for them and at the same time kind of sad because this is an end of an era for Ben and I. Twenty-two years together and now instead of living in the same residence we don't even live in the same province. We will definitely keep in touch but I will miss him a lot. He is the best brother a guy could ever have and I am grateful to God that we had the amazing opportunity to grow up together.
I love you Ben!
I was an emotional wreck because I was so happy for them and at the same time kind of sad because this is an end of an era for Ben and I. Twenty-two years together and now instead of living in the same residence we don't even live in the same province. We will definitely keep in touch but I will miss him a lot. He is the best brother a guy could ever have and I am grateful to God that we had the amazing opportunity to grow up together.
I love you Ben!
Friday, May 05, 2006
Some Much Happens
I know, I know I haven't posted in ages, blah blah blah, who wants to read another post about that? You? Me neither.
So while I was away. During the break I did not accomplish all that I wanted. Big surprise. So fast forward to the choir tour. What a blast! All the MCC students live on a bus for a few days, hang out, watch play offs, play skunk and then there are a few shows thrown in there too. So much fun.
Next, one of my best buddies, Corey, gets married. What a fun day that was too. It was totally exciting and we had a blast getting together and hanging out again. So a big congratulations to Corey and Claire Dickinson!
Then, the next day, I graduated! Also cool. My brother Ben (check out his blog)was the valedictorian and he did an amazing job.
Anyways, I would like to say that I will be updating this more frequently from now on but I have made that promise before and we both know how it goes...
See you next time!
So while I was away. During the break I did not accomplish all that I wanted. Big surprise. So fast forward to the choir tour. What a blast! All the MCC students live on a bus for a few days, hang out, watch play offs, play skunk and then there are a few shows thrown in there too. So much fun.
Next, one of my best buddies, Corey, gets married. What a fun day that was too. It was totally exciting and we had a blast getting together and hanging out again. So a big congratulations to Corey and Claire Dickinson!
Then, the next day, I graduated! Also cool. My brother Ben (check out his blog)was the valedictorian and he did an amazing job.
Anyways, I would like to say that I will be updating this more frequently from now on but I have made that promise before and we both know how it goes...
See you next time!
Thursday, March 16, 2006
Maybe Spring... But not so much a break.
Today marks the last day of classes before spring break and it's a pretty full day with class, large group devotions, choir tour practice and a huge test in my 3 hour night class but at 10:00 PM ET I am done class for a week! YEA!! ahem...
This is the thing though, although the first day of spring is during the break and I have been able to wear shorts a few times so far, it doesn't really look like spring outside. In fact it snowed last night. This I can deal with, I know I know, complain to the clouds if you want to but it won't change the weather. I'll wear shorts when it's 2 degrees out, so no big concerns on that end.
The break is what brings me to my breaking point... see what I did there? Nevermind. You see, it is in actuality no break at all. It is instead timed to work 11 hours a day catching up on school work without pestky class getting in the way. I have set for myself the noble goal of getting everything done over the break but although I am confident in my ability to get lots done, everything is a bit of a stretch. I have 11 things left on the list and over half of them are for one class which is my top priority.
Anyways, pray for me that I don't lose my mind, and break me off a piece of that Kit-Kat Bar!
This is the thing though, although the first day of spring is during the break and I have been able to wear shorts a few times so far, it doesn't really look like spring outside. In fact it snowed last night. This I can deal with, I know I know, complain to the clouds if you want to but it won't change the weather. I'll wear shorts when it's 2 degrees out, so no big concerns on that end.
The break is what brings me to my breaking point... see what I did there? Nevermind. You see, it is in actuality no break at all. It is instead timed to work 11 hours a day catching up on school work without pestky class getting in the way. I have set for myself the noble goal of getting everything done over the break but although I am confident in my ability to get lots done, everything is a bit of a stretch. I have 11 things left on the list and over half of them are for one class which is my top priority.
Anyways, pray for me that I don't lose my mind, and break me off a piece of that Kit-Kat Bar!
Wednesday, March 08, 2006
I Don't Know What To Say... Ode to Jose
10 years ago I watched the first two periods of a Montreal Detroit game where Mario Tremblay, the idiot, made an example of my long time hero Patrick Roy. The next day we traded the first round pick to Colorado. I couldn't believe it, it was the worst ever. Ten years later, my new hero, Jose Theodore, has just been traded to, of all places, Colorado. I don't know what to say.
Theo has had a tough year adjusting to the new pads, but still showed signs of brilliance. The former heart and vezna trophy winner has fallen on some tough luck lately with stupid drug tests and his family being in the news and finally falling down the stair and breaking his heal. He is still a great goalie and I can't believe we traded him.
He came into his stardom in 2002 when Jeff Hackette hurt his back. The young back up came in and took a regular season team almost to an Eastern conference final before another stupid coach blew it.
Theo is an amazing goalie and I wish him all the best in Colorado.
Good luck buddy!!
(uncontrollable sobbing)
Profile
Ok, the entire reason for this post is a profile pic. I know all you new bloggers have profile pics and think, "Wow Dan, what are you stupid or something? Can't put a blog profie pic up?" And to them I say, "Shut up!" It was harder when I stared blogging and now I can't just up and fix it! I remember back in my day when we had to download a program to post pictures and we used to have to use bullitin boards to post posts! And when the word blog was slang for a paper journal! Why back in my day we... nevermind, here is my picture -------->
Hey look its up there too! Sigh.
Hey look its up there too! Sigh.
Tuesday, March 07, 2006
Ever Wonder Why?
Remember that show Wonder Why? You know, that jerk with the glasses who would get on your nerves at 7:00 in the morning when all you really wanted to do was watch Inspector Gadget? Sure you do. Well maybe he has a point because I think with a lot of things we really do wonder why. I know I do.
For example: I ordered some books on amazon.com recently, three copies of G.K. Chesterton's Orthordoxy, a book I am sure both readers of this blog are dying to read. I made my order on February 1st. Just to clear the air a little bit, I did not buy three copies of this book because I have desperately wanted to read it and put the other 2 copies up on my mantel... I don't even have a mantel! I ordered them for myself and two classmates who are all in the same Christian Literature course at MCC. Getting to the wonder why part, why does it take 8 weeks to ship 3 books? Yes Mr. Host of Wonder Why, why are my books not coming till the end of March? If someone knows, feel free to comment and tell me! Especially if you are the host of that show, who's name alludes me at the moment. Anyway, I am wondering why.
There are a lot of things that make me wonder, like how a God who created the heavens and the earth could know me, love me and genuinely be concerned about my life. I scarce can take in when I find myself deep in wonder over the hugeness of God and his love for his rebellious child. Love so great that even while I still rejected him, he commanded his love toward me and allowed his Son to die in my place. Wow... really makes you wonder.
For example: I ordered some books on amazon.com recently, three copies of G.K. Chesterton's Orthordoxy, a book I am sure both readers of this blog are dying to read. I made my order on February 1st. Just to clear the air a little bit, I did not buy three copies of this book because I have desperately wanted to read it and put the other 2 copies up on my mantel... I don't even have a mantel! I ordered them for myself and two classmates who are all in the same Christian Literature course at MCC. Getting to the wonder why part, why does it take 8 weeks to ship 3 books? Yes Mr. Host of Wonder Why, why are my books not coming till the end of March? If someone knows, feel free to comment and tell me! Especially if you are the host of that show, who's name alludes me at the moment. Anyway, I am wondering why.
There are a lot of things that make me wonder, like how a God who created the heavens and the earth could know me, love me and genuinely be concerned about my life. I scarce can take in when I find myself deep in wonder over the hugeness of God and his love for his rebellious child. Love so great that even while I still rejected him, he commanded his love toward me and allowed his Son to die in my place. Wow... really makes you wonder.
Monday, February 27, 2006
The End is in Sight
Tomorrow is the last day of February and I am scared to death. I look at my task list and panic. I shouldn't, things always seem to work out and get done and so on and so forth but this time I am really afraid.
It will be ok though, I still have most of my sanity and enough to get me to the end of the semester, as stated, the end is in sight. I have little things that help me though. Janelle makes me awesome food everyday and just having her here is a huge help. I have also been playing hockey like three of four times a week which is a good release for me and a good chance to do something active. I feel like I am always improving too which is encouraging.
But still I think we all let the work and stress build up on us once in a while. I just have school, work, getting married, buying a house, paying for a car, moving, 8 weddings to attend and buy gifts for, paying for all of this... (breathing heavy)...
Hockey Hockey Hockey Hockey Hockey Hockey Hockey Hockey Hockey Hockey Hockey Hockey Hockey Hockey Hockey Hockey Hockey Hockey Hockey Hockey Hockey Hockey Hockey Hockey Hockey Hockey Hockey Hockey Hockey Hockey Hockey Hockey Hockey Hockey Hockey Hockey Hockey Hockey Hockey
Ahhhhhhh
That's better
It will be ok though, I still have most of my sanity and enough to get me to the end of the semester, as stated, the end is in sight. I have little things that help me though. Janelle makes me awesome food everyday and just having her here is a huge help. I have also been playing hockey like three of four times a week which is a good release for me and a good chance to do something active. I feel like I am always improving too which is encouraging.
But still I think we all let the work and stress build up on us once in a while. I just have school, work, getting married, buying a house, paying for a car, moving, 8 weddings to attend and buy gifts for, paying for all of this... (breathing heavy)...
Hockey Hockey Hockey Hockey Hockey Hockey Hockey Hockey Hockey Hockey Hockey Hockey Hockey Hockey Hockey Hockey Hockey Hockey Hockey Hockey Hockey Hockey Hockey Hockey Hockey Hockey Hockey Hockey Hockey Hockey Hockey Hockey Hockey Hockey Hockey Hockey Hockey Hockey Hockey
Ahhhhhhh
That's better
Sunday, February 19, 2006
In Like A Lion (Always Winter)
It's always nice to look out the window
And see those very first few flakes of snow
And later on we can go outside
And create the impression of an angel that just fell from the sky
When February rolls around I'll roll my eyes
Turn a cold shoulder to these even colder skies
And by the fire my heart it heaves a sigh
For the green grass waiting on the other side
It's always winter but never Christmas
It seems this curse just can't be lifted
Yet in the midst of all this ice and snow
Our hearts stay warm cause they are filled with hope
It'd be so nice to look out the window
And see the leaves on the trees begin to show
The birds would congregate and sing
A song of birth a song of newer things
The wind would calm and the sun would shine
I'd go outside and I'd squint my eyes
But for now I will simply just withdraw
Sit here and wait for this world to thaw
And everything it changed overnight
This dying world you brought it back to life
And deep inside I felt things
Shifting everything was melting
Away oh away
And you gave us the most beautiful of days
Cause when it's always winter but never Christmas
Sometimes it feels like you're not with us
But deep inside our hearts we know
That you are here and we will not lose hope
And see those very first few flakes of snow
And later on we can go outside
And create the impression of an angel that just fell from the sky
When February rolls around I'll roll my eyes
Turn a cold shoulder to these even colder skies
And by the fire my heart it heaves a sigh
For the green grass waiting on the other side
It's always winter but never Christmas
It seems this curse just can't be lifted
Yet in the midst of all this ice and snow
Our hearts stay warm cause they are filled with hope
It'd be so nice to look out the window
And see the leaves on the trees begin to show
The birds would congregate and sing
A song of birth a song of newer things
The wind would calm and the sun would shine
I'd go outside and I'd squint my eyes
But for now I will simply just withdraw
Sit here and wait for this world to thaw
And everything it changed overnight
This dying world you brought it back to life
And deep inside I felt things
Shifting everything was melting
Away oh away
And you gave us the most beautiful of days
Cause when it's always winter but never Christmas
Sometimes it feels like you're not with us
But deep inside our hearts we know
That you are here and we will not lose hope
Wednesday, November 09, 2005
Lord Help Me!
God grant me the serenity
to accept the things I cannot change;
courage to change the things I can;
and wisdom to know the difference.
Living one day at a time;
Enjoying one moment at a time;
Accepting hardships as the pathway to peace;
Taking, as He did, this sinful world
as it is, not as I would have it;
Trusting that He will make all things right
if I surrender to His Will;
That I may be reasonably happy in this life
and supremely happy with Him
Forever in the next.
Amen.
to accept the things I cannot change;
courage to change the things I can;
and wisdom to know the difference.
Living one day at a time;
Enjoying one moment at a time;
Accepting hardships as the pathway to peace;
Taking, as He did, this sinful world
as it is, not as I would have it;
Trusting that He will make all things right
if I surrender to His Will;
That I may be reasonably happy in this life
and supremely happy with Him
Forever in the next.
Amen.
Friday, October 28, 2005
Its Beginning to Look a lot Like Christmas
Ok, so not really. It has rained everyday for the past two weeks and I have yet to see any Christmas decorations or anything that even resembles snow. But too me the season has arrived. I have already had the Christmas music* out for a week and we are less than two months away.
More than looking forward to Christmas day, I am looking forward to the Christmas season. I can't wait for snow. I can't wait for lights, I can't wait for Christmas carols on the radio and I can't wait for egg nog! I absolutely love the season and I get into it early.
I am really hoping it will be a time to relax a little. School has really stressed me out this year and I think I am just now getting in the "zone" which is late but better late than never. This coming Christmas does present some questions for me and some potentially stressful situations but I am praying that the relaxation and joy of the season will wash those away.
This should be a season of joy. After all it is when we take time to celebrate that God loved us so much that he sent his Son to the earth to save us from ourselves. What a great reason for joy. I hope you have a wonderful holiday season filled with family and turkey and let me be the first to wish you a Merry Christmas!
* If you need some awesome Christmas Music to listen to on your PC the click here: Christmas Music
More than looking forward to Christmas day, I am looking forward to the Christmas season. I can't wait for snow. I can't wait for lights, I can't wait for Christmas carols on the radio and I can't wait for egg nog! I absolutely love the season and I get into it early.
I am really hoping it will be a time to relax a little. School has really stressed me out this year and I think I am just now getting in the "zone" which is late but better late than never. This coming Christmas does present some questions for me and some potentially stressful situations but I am praying that the relaxation and joy of the season will wash those away.
This should be a season of joy. After all it is when we take time to celebrate that God loved us so much that he sent his Son to the earth to save us from ourselves. What a great reason for joy. I hope you have a wonderful holiday season filled with family and turkey and let me be the first to wish you a Merry Christmas!
* If you need some awesome Christmas Music to listen to on your PC the click here: Christmas Music
Tuesday, October 25, 2005
My Brain
Well well well. Have you ever wondered what my brain looks like? Or have you ever been so mad at me you wanted to find out? I hope the latter isn't true but if you want to know, here it is!
This is the organized part of my brain which believe me is non-existent in my head. If you have organizational problems like myself then this my friend is the answer! My palm keeps my calendar, agenda, to-do list, contact addresses, phone numbers, emails and all of that fun stuff.
See I had to get a new one* recently because I am an idiot and broke mine by falling on it while trying to catch a foot ball. I thought I could go a while without it but after never knowing anything and forgetting about a test (that I failed because I forgot!) I decided to get one again... no regrets!
Well that was kind of boring but maybe Palm.com will read this and pay me for endorsements... and maybe not.
* The new one is a PalmOne Tungsten E2 - I love it!
This is the organized part of my brain which believe me is non-existent in my head. If you have organizational problems like myself then this my friend is the answer! My palm keeps my calendar, agenda, to-do list, contact addresses, phone numbers, emails and all of that fun stuff.
See I had to get a new one* recently because I am an idiot and broke mine by falling on it while trying to catch a foot ball. I thought I could go a while without it but after never knowing anything and forgetting about a test (that I failed because I forgot!) I decided to get one again... no regrets!
Well that was kind of boring but maybe Palm.com will read this and pay me for endorsements... and maybe not.
* The new one is a PalmOne Tungsten E2 - I love it!
Wednesday, October 12, 2005
The Biggest Family in the World
So many of my blogs end up being about how slack I have been with blogging so I am not even going to draw attention to that in this one because we both know I'm slack...
(actual post)
A lot of people say that they have the biggest family in the world. Especially after they get married as they take on an entire second set of relatives. This can be a substantial addition as I am learning while Janelle and I make the invitation list for our wedding! When most people say that they have the biggest family in the world however, they are mistaken... they don't. I do.
Now wait a minute you say, you haven't met MY family! And you are probably right, I haven't. Unless this is you Mom in which case I have but when I say I have the biggest family in the world I am not talking about my relatives. I am talking about my brothers and sisters in Christ.
In the summer I attended Worship East 2005 (as you know if you read this thing!) and while we were there they told us to go find someone we didn't know and talk to them. So I did, that is no problem for me. I met this guy named Adam who is from PEI but goes to school in NB. I found this interesting because I am from NB and go to school in PEI. We had a great chat and parted ways. A month later I found myself at a Three Season Ant concert in Charlottetown and this guy was there, spotted me and come to chat with me again and I ended up seeing him again at Dariy Queen. It was so encouraging to talk with him about the Lord and worship and other things and I thank God that I have family like this all over the world. People who I don't know but share the most important bond that anyone can have.
In closing I just want to say:
I'm S'glad I'm a part of the family of God!
(actual post)
A lot of people say that they have the biggest family in the world. Especially after they get married as they take on an entire second set of relatives. This can be a substantial addition as I am learning while Janelle and I make the invitation list for our wedding! When most people say that they have the biggest family in the world however, they are mistaken... they don't. I do.
Now wait a minute you say, you haven't met MY family! And you are probably right, I haven't. Unless this is you Mom in which case I have but when I say I have the biggest family in the world I am not talking about my relatives. I am talking about my brothers and sisters in Christ.
In the summer I attended Worship East 2005 (as you know if you read this thing!) and while we were there they told us to go find someone we didn't know and talk to them. So I did, that is no problem for me. I met this guy named Adam who is from PEI but goes to school in NB. I found this interesting because I am from NB and go to school in PEI. We had a great chat and parted ways. A month later I found myself at a Three Season Ant concert in Charlottetown and this guy was there, spotted me and come to chat with me again and I ended up seeing him again at Dariy Queen. It was so encouraging to talk with him about the Lord and worship and other things and I thank God that I have family like this all over the world. People who I don't know but share the most important bond that anyone can have.
In closing I just want to say:
I'm S'glad I'm a part of the family of God!
Tuesday, September 20, 2005
In The Zone
Well I was going to title this post "Happy Birthday Mr. President Part 2" because just like last year I was recently named the President of the Student Association at Maritime Christian College and today is my birthday... but then I realized that was really the only thing I really had to say about it... so now to the point.
I seem to be having a really hard time getting in the zone lately. Do you know what I mean. That place where you really just get in the swing of things and are productive and efficient and all those great and wonderful things that help you do so well in life. I just can't seem to get myself back in there. I just feel like I'm really swimming against the current lately. Today was my birthday and that's all well and good but I just kind of had a unproductive and down day. I guess I have a lot on my mind. It's just sometimes when you think you have something beat or accepted in your head, your heart tells you that you really don't.
You probably have no idea what I am talking about but that's ok. I'm not batting for sympathy here and I am not trying to be negative. Anyone who knows me knows I try to be positive and tell everyone else to do the same.
The great thing is that even though I struggle with things and sometimes I have down days, my joy is found in God who is my refuge and strength and a very present help in trouble. Joy is so different from happiness because happiness is fleeting and joy is eternal. All in all, it's a good life. But pray for me just the same, that I will get back in the zone.
I seem to be having a really hard time getting in the zone lately. Do you know what I mean. That place where you really just get in the swing of things and are productive and efficient and all those great and wonderful things that help you do so well in life. I just can't seem to get myself back in there. I just feel like I'm really swimming against the current lately. Today was my birthday and that's all well and good but I just kind of had a unproductive and down day. I guess I have a lot on my mind. It's just sometimes when you think you have something beat or accepted in your head, your heart tells you that you really don't.
You probably have no idea what I am talking about but that's ok. I'm not batting for sympathy here and I am not trying to be negative. Anyone who knows me knows I try to be positive and tell everyone else to do the same.
The great thing is that even though I struggle with things and sometimes I have down days, my joy is found in God who is my refuge and strength and a very present help in trouble. Joy is so different from happiness because happiness is fleeting and joy is eternal. All in all, it's a good life. But pray for me just the same, that I will get back in the zone.
Wednesday, September 14, 2005
I Miss My Dog...
Well I have been back in Prince Edward Island for a little over a week now and I should be getting settled back into the routine and I guess I am. Once again reading is my life unless I am in class or doing an assignment and as I have stated in previous blogs I really don't mind it.
I think I am a little homesick though because right now I really miss my Dog. If you don't have a Dog or have never owned one then you probably won't get this but she is a part of my family. I love her to pieces and if you think that's lame then I guess I'm lame.
Her name is Shelby, and I bought her for my Dad a little more then a year ago. I asked for the friskiest female they had and boy did I get her! She is a little fireball that is full of energy. She is too much fun and loves to play but she is so gentle. She's my bud and we spend a lot of time together in the summers. I helped train her and I just kinda miss her right now.
I still kind of miss my other Dog too. See even a little longer ago I lost my almost 15 year old dog Chimo. This was the most amazing Dog the world has known to date. She was one the best friends a boy could ever have. I got her when I was five and she really was the best... anyways I don't really want to get all emotional before I go to bed so I guess I better stop there.
I think I am a little homesick though because right now I really miss my Dog. If you don't have a Dog or have never owned one then you probably won't get this but she is a part of my family. I love her to pieces and if you think that's lame then I guess I'm lame.
Her name is Shelby, and I bought her for my Dad a little more then a year ago. I asked for the friskiest female they had and boy did I get her! She is a little fireball that is full of energy. She is too much fun and loves to play but she is so gentle. She's my bud and we spend a lot of time together in the summers. I helped train her and I just kinda miss her right now.
I still kind of miss my other Dog too. See even a little longer ago I lost my almost 15 year old dog Chimo. This was the most amazing Dog the world has known to date. She was one the best friends a boy could ever have. I got her when I was five and she really was the best... anyways I don't really want to get all emotional before I go to bed so I guess I better stop there.
Monday, September 12, 2005
Happy Birthday Blog!
Well today it has been exactly one year since I started a blog of my very own. What an accomplishment. I am sure you are impressed. I originally started this thing because I have always wanted to journal and have lacked the discipline to do so. Sometimes I've been pretty good at a few a week and others pretty brutal with one a month... or less. Then there was that whole incident were every post was about my frustrations with internet! I still struggle with that sometimes! None the less I press on and hope to still be writing this stuff next year... for you the faithful reader... thanks Mom!
Well last year at this time I was informing you that I had just cut my hair all off. What a sad day. I am pleased to announce this year however that I have only had one hair cut since! Man do I look good... ahem.
Well none the less it has been a good year. Happy Birthday blog!
Well last year at this time I was informing you that I had just cut my hair all off. What a sad day. I am pleased to announce this year however that I have only had one hair cut since! Man do I look good... ahem.
Well none the less it has been a good year. Happy Birthday blog!
Wednesday, September 07, 2005
Back to the Books at MCC
Well here I am on the first day of classes at MCC. I only have one class today but I have homework already from a class I haven't even had yet! Oh well, I guess that's the way it goes sometimes! I know that there is a lot of moaning and groaning when it comes to hitting the books again but I really don't mind it that bad. I am actually pretty excited about most of my classes and I do enjoy reading and learning. Plus, this is my last year at MCC and I plan to make the most of it.
I think that is what you have to do with most things, just make the best of it. If you go into anything with a "this is going to suck out loud" attitude then it probably will. Most things in life are what you make them to be. I never wish my time away no matter where I am and I really think that's the way to do it.
Well I guess that is enough for now. Have fun at school or work or whatever you do, and I will try to do the same!
MCC you later!
Ugg that was bad...
I think that is what you have to do with most things, just make the best of it. If you go into anything with a "this is going to suck out loud" attitude then it probably will. Most things in life are what you make them to be. I never wish my time away no matter where I am and I really think that's the way to do it.
Well I guess that is enough for now. Have fun at school or work or whatever you do, and I will try to do the same!
MCC you later!
Ugg that was bad...
Tuesday, August 30, 2005
Packing it in.
Well here I am at the office for one of the last times this summer. My job actually finished on Friday but I am preaching this Sunday and this is the place I get my best work done. I really can't believe that this is it. I am all done for the summer. My next visit to the ol office will probably be to pack up my stuff and get ready to head back for Maritime Christian College.
This has been a summer of new experiences. I had never been so busy in my entire life. I really think that this summer more than ever has given me a taste of what work in ministry is really like. See, there are times when I can't believe I get paid to do what I do and others when I wonder what I would make if I was paid by the hour. Don't get me wrong I love what I do. Even when there are things that are amazingly difficult, it is my desire and passion to help people and to minister to them.
They tell us at MCC, "If you can see yourself doing anything else, by all means, go do it." and I can't. This is what I have been called to do. To all of you who I have worked with this summer, thank you for the opportunity to minister and to grow.
So as I pack it in another summer is in the books. MCC, here I come.
This has been a summer of new experiences. I had never been so busy in my entire life. I really think that this summer more than ever has given me a taste of what work in ministry is really like. See, there are times when I can't believe I get paid to do what I do and others when I wonder what I would make if I was paid by the hour. Don't get me wrong I love what I do. Even when there are things that are amazingly difficult, it is my desire and passion to help people and to minister to them.
They tell us at MCC, "If you can see yourself doing anything else, by all means, go do it." and I can't. This is what I have been called to do. To all of you who I have worked with this summer, thank you for the opportunity to minister and to grow.
So as I pack it in another summer is in the books. MCC, here I come.
Tuesday, August 09, 2005
The Way It Should Be
Well this past Saturday you would have found me, if you were looking for me, on Baseball Hill in Marysville. Some of you have already guessed at this point that yes I was at Worship East 2005. Man It was a blast! I had a ball. The bands were great and put on some awesome shows, the weather was perfect and I really enjoyed myself.
The best thing about it was this: It was the way it should be. You could bring all your stuff and put it where you wanted to sit and no one would bother it. You could talk to anyone and they were friendly and talked back. I didn't hear one negitive comment or curse or anything like that. It was just an enviroment where people who loved God or were seeking him could gather together and sing and dance and worship. It's great to be able to run around and act foolish for God and no one cares... not that that would stop me anyways but still.
Anyways, it was a blast and if you live anywhere near the atlantic provinces or in one yourself I hope you come next year to Worship East 2006!
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