Road Trippin'

Wow...

We got 0n the road about 9:00 yesterday, and didn't arrive at the hotel until 7:00. It has been a long trip. We stopped for lunch at wendys at about one. I really should have taken some pictures, but I forgot to. I will take some more today, and perhaps post them before I get home.

The baby didn't get terribly upset. I wonder if he will be ok today? I can only hope!

Oh, my number to call for audio posts is broken or something. So sad!

Vacation?

This is going to be an interesting week, I think... Tomorrow I leave, to ride in a car with a bubya and my grandparents. (as well as the rest of the fam, YO!) I am not certain that it will feel like a vacation with them along.

I have plans though to make it a good time for myself.

1. Read a plethora of interesting things!
2. Bring a prodigious amount of music with!
3. Take mega gigs of pictures! (Mega Gigs? Does that make sense?)
4. Spend time alone!

I also have a small list of things to NOT do, to equally keep my vacation... well... vacationy...

1. Do boring things, like lame-o museums! (Not all of them are bad, but...)
2. Change poopy diapers!
3. Get engaged in awkward conversation with my grandparents
4. Bog my mind down in tons of homework!

*sigh*

I would like a vacation. I can only hope. A positive outlook can go a long way, but I have found it to be true that it can't bridge all gaps. Some things are just to horrible to put a good spin on. Although, the politicians would have you believe otherwise. Eh?




On a darker note, I hear that my friends in Hibbing are going through a trying time right now. I should go visit them, to make sure they are all doing ok. I hope Pastor Aaron doesn't have to leave... I've always liked him. Hmm... Maybe I will call Chris Pope, or Molly Flynn after school. I love those Hibbing kids.

Well, I guess I should go or something...

Chau

Full of Glee!

Soo.... Check this out!

I know sometimes that my thoughts and speculations can be far flung, but that doesn't actually make them unplausible... As it happens, tonight I was hanging out with the guys, and we were talking about crushes. Or, well, more precisely they were talking about crushes, being as though I lack them. Anywho, they were all guess and stuff, and I (and others) of course couldn't (Guess who they had a crush on). One persons crush was readily apparent, and they were of course, very forth coming with it. (why not? Be happy! Be in love!) ... Errr... Meandering... Anyways. I set a discourse about a certian person, and who they may be crushing on as it were... And guess what! I was right! And it makes me dance with glee!

'course... I keep secrets, so I can't divulge any info to any one... Although if you know where to look... You too can gain my knowledge. but you won't, so don't even try!

(Why do I do this? I don't know. Perhaps I like the sound of my own voice... Err... Typingness... But then again, maybe it is just so that I can dance all the more with glee!)


I apoligize for such a poor post. I know... It wasn't really fair to my readers. But, then again... Who said life is fair?

Chau

The AfterMath!

Wow! This weekend was so good! It was amazing! It was awesome! It was phenomenal! It was SUPER FANTASTIC!

The speaker was Phil Zarns, who did a great job of speaking. His message was very timely and aimed at the heart of the youth. It was a blessing to hear him speak; he was both wise and hilarious!

Pastor Zarns did this gag involving a "happy" shake. The "happy" shake was the contents of a happy meal blended up with some coke and apple juice. Jason Grimes tried to drink it, as did Sherman. Neither of them could drink it without gagging and making faces oh so terrible.

Well... I am actually going to go hit the hay in a couple of minutes... So I am not going to expound to much... But needless to say, it rocked! God met with us there, and it was beautiful!


surprisingly, my JH kids all behaved themselves very well, not a single one of them did anything remotely stupid all weekend. Not that I have a low opinion of JH kids, but at things like this they can loose their common sense sometimes. My kids rocked! DRAMA FREE IS THE WAY TO BE!

Ahh... I love them kids!

Although, not everyone could behave themselves as well as my kids... Poor Poor Pastor Jonas...

My sister, Molly Flynn and I built a snow sculpture of "The Duck Mobile"! But sadly we didn't win... We should have though! It was "The Duck Mobile" What more could you want??? I certainly can't think of anything more that I would've wanted...

So I took over a gigabyte of pictures this weekend! It rocked! It should come out to somewhere around 500+ pictures. Oh, yeah... And probably about 7-8 videos. One of the videos is Michael Vespa snuffing sour skittles sugar. It looks painful. Don't ask why he snuffed sugar up his nose, because I don't know. No one asked him too... He just did... And he asked me to video it... I just can't explain these things...

Hmm...
Well...
Yeah...

I think I will post some pictures tomorrow... But as for tonight, I am going to go to bed.

Chau!

Subtle Propaganda...

It seems Uncle Sam just isn't the man he used to be... This is satirical of course... But what I hear from teachers ever day of school, you'd think this was up on ever street.

Sigh

Teachers... Blagh...

I don't....

...post much anymore. Oh well. What can ya do?

I got a really phenomenal camera for Christmas. I can take pictures and stich them together to make a 360 degree picture with it. It takes gorgeous pictures and its a snap to use. Plus it has tons of features. It's not going to take me from amateur photography to professional anytime soon, but boy does it rock!

'cause you know if I wanted to head for pro, I would totally snatch up one of those Rebels. Boy do those take gorgeous shots. :-D

K

Well, that was my update, or something... I guess...

Chau

(Babies make you tired)

Yestreen

Yeah... I post once more into the breach...

Yesterday after church I went out to eat at the China Star with Matt Z. They have pretty good food there for the price, and it sure is cute to see little oriental kids running around while you eat. We sat and talked about this and that, which was nice. While we were leaving I stopped to talk an older gentleman, he was of a kindly sort. We chatted briefly about the China Star and the food. It was nice, and exactly the sort of thing I engage in every time I host. When it is something you do countless times a day, you don't feel weird at all about it.

After the China Star, Matt and I just chilled for a while. After approximately an hour we headed to Luther's house to hang out with the gang. We played the D20 Star Wars P&P Rpg. It was very fun, especially for me, because instead of GMing like usual, I played a character. Matt GMed instead of me, which was fine except for that it seemed like some players didn't engage like normal. As a character I totally confounded all Matt's GM plans. I played a protocol droid with the personality of an interrogation droid. So basically, my character was totally manic, and reveled in all the chaos I caused. Oh, and I also gave away corn.

Well, I guess I should also mention that my car broke down, but its plausible that I just need to mix some anti-freeze with the gas. Hopefully its nothing to troublesome! Its been speculated that it could be the transmission, but my father was doubtful about that being the problem.

And on a celebratory note, I got a 3.66 GPA this semester. And my sister got a 4.0! But this coming semester we are taking harder courses and my sister has a job this time around. Things shouldn't be to much worse though. Of course, there is also a baby now. But I still have confidence that we will do ok!

Chau

Hey, Yeah?

Hey, What?

I am currently on the sixth and final "Hitchhikers guide to the Galaxy" book. The are actually very funny, in a decidedly english kind of way. They can feel very random, but when you finish them you can see how they were just very well plotted. Not surprizingly the books are completely different from the movie. I hear that the story line often contradicts itself. Oh well! Just more fun!

You wanna know what's funny? I really have absolutely no idea what I want for Christmas. So if you had intended to ask me, which I doubt you were, all I can tell you is that I don't know. Its funny, because my parents have all their gifts for the other kids figured out, but they don't know what to get me. Oh well! What can you do?

*sigh* life's been very busy lately.

haha! I was just about to ask a question, but thought better of it because some one might actually answer it... Know it all's can bug me... If I really wanted to know the answer to my question I would look it up. Is it just me or does it seem like I am starting to omit large portions of meaning from my text these days?

I think so...

Well... Enough inane dribble...

Chau

Hold on...

Abortion is advocated only by persons who have themselves been born.
- Ronald Reagan

2:30, and out of juice...

Sigh. Just doing homework. Wanted to leave myself a little note.

When they stab me, don't I bleed?

Fallacy of causation.

I know, seems weird. Only my sister could get that one.

Chau

Funny...

Sometimes people turn out to be so much funnier than they intend to be...

I just have to say that someones unintentionally humorous thing really made me laugh today. I know that they really wouldn't think that it was funny, but it really was. I asked them a question, to which they said no, then I made a comment and they right away re answered the question as yes. I can't really explain the details, but it was hilarious. I was having such a bad day before that...

Well off to work! (there goes my good day...)

Chau

Not so much longer now...

... and my grandfather will be done with his cancer treatments. He only has 9 more left. He started with something like 50. He was out to my house today to help us bring up our dock and pontoon boat. He still seems so strong despite being 80 and having cancer. Haha... it was nice to see him.

Chau

Trouble in Paradise...

*sigh* Life seems to be taking a downward spiral right now... I am not feeling like I am on top of the mountain, or even in the valley. Instead I feel like I am traveling in a dark cave with a light that is only lighting one room of the cave at a time. *sigh* Its kind of a melencholy expeirence.

So... I just got home from work at 10:30ish, and I was in good spirits because I got done with work a little bit early. It was a slow day, with little to no stress all day, which was very pleasent. When I got home my mother told me that Bridget, my sister-in-law, is in intensive care from a meth overdose. That really makes me sad. I know my brother has receded back to using alcohol and drugs, which has made my whole family sad and very concerned. He is at home right now, all alone with no sort of supervision. I hope he is alright.

Chau

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Work is Life, Life is Work

So... I have been spending a lot of time working lately. Work is terriably unintersting. If it didn't pay I wouldn't do it. I know that that sounds dumb, but I would like to think that the career that I choose to follow I would do for the enjoyment of doing it, not for the money. Money motivated careers can only provide so much satisfaction. Which is frankly not enough.

I have also been doing the Uncle thing quit a bit lately. Bishop is staying with us on a semi permanent basis. We might become a foster family for him. I don't really know what is going to happen with David at this point, I think that its likely that he will end up with Bridgets Aunt. Its a lot of work to be a parent. Kids keep you constantly busy, 'cause they never tire, even when you do. My mom and dad have been devoting a lot of their "free" time to him, as have my sister and I. Even John and Nora babysat him the other day. That was really nice of them, I know my parents appreciated it.

Hahaha, as far as all the other stuff going on in my life, don't sweat it. I don't have time to spend worrying about those sorts of things. God has given me only so much time on this earth, and none of it is meant for worry. Big Z and I are the leaders for the whole jr. high small group, which I feel won't be very small. Its going to be at Matts house... But I don't yet know what its going to be on. Hopefully we will be able to succesfully steer our subjects away from women for the most part. That subject has been way over done since Pastor Chuck left. I really don't feel that they need to hear much more about it. Kari thinks that we should do something like Alpha for the kids. I know that Pastor Kyle would like us to stick around faith basics, nothing too deep. Matt and I are kind looking for some sort of beef stew mix... Not milk, but not yet steak... We are still prayerful about our subjects, but we have some hopeful topics. I will probably be talking to Pastor Kyle about it later today, when we hang out.

Well, class is nearly over... So I should get ready and leave.

Chau!

Fifty Percent...

...of the worlds problems are my fault.

There has been a lot going on in my life lately. Things are getting to be pretty emotional. Not that it would show...

Lemme see if I can even remember all the things that are going on right now...

My grandfather has cancer of the prostate. I really hope he doesn't die, he is such a good man. I really don't know what would happen to my grandmother if he died. I suspect she would end up living with us, which would be good, but still sad.

My brother lost his job recently with which he was supporting his two kids and wife. He has been really depressed, worrying my parents immensely. They are totally at a loss for what to do, as this job had been a real life saver for him to have. I hope things start looking up for him soon.

I broke up with my girlfriend not so long ago. I'm not going post the nitty gritty of why here, as she has very much so expressed her desire for me to not talk about it with people. She says its our own personal business, with which I can agree. Needless to say though, it makes me very sad and hurt. But, that seems to be the way of things these days. Several of my friends appear to be breaking up this week, or at least on the rocks. :-(

Also, one of my material possesions has been greatly wounded. Poor old Kalvin. The kid never had a chance! He was too young to die! ;-D My car took a grievous hit today, his right eye taking the brunt of the hit. Bot his front legs are in dire need of new shoes too. At this time, I am going to decline to say who was at the wheel, however, I will say that I was in the back seat eating waffles...

Well. I guess thats what I have. Much sadness. Well, kinda.

With my grandfather, I know that whatever happens to him will be for the best, and that God will either take him home, or let him stay to continue his life long work.

With my brother, I know that things will be ok, already he is showing signs of vast improvement. Hopefully he will get a new job, one capable of supporting his family. I have faith that God will resolve all of whats going on with him right now.

With whats going on between Bobbie and I, I know that I did the right thing. Breaking up with her was hard, and probably the most emotionally painful thing I have ever had happen in my life, but I know that God will be working in both of us in the next year, and sending us where he wants to go. However, at this time, I hold doubts that where he sends us will be back towards each other.

With Kalvin... Kalvin is just a car, and nothing more. He will survive, he will go on. I will probably be fixing him on tuesday or wednesday. He will never be as handsome as he once was... These scars will probably stay with him the rest of his life. But with any luck, his life will hopefully still be long and fruitful, and not in any way dehabilitated by this accident.

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Of course, this is not all that is going on in my life. There are other more trivial annoyances, but those things are just that, trivial. I'm working about 20 hours a week, plus college 5 days a week and youth leading on wednesday and the occasional event.

Speaking of events, I just got back not so long ago from the years second best event, MYC. Minnesota Youth Convention is usually pretty rocking, and this year was no exception. Since I was a Youth Leader (or Youth Sponsor, if you wanna get technical) it was free for me. I had 2 rooms, one with half senior highers, and half junior high, and the other with all junior high kids. Boy, junior high kids can be real rascles, but they are also very fun. As far as the rascality of it all, nobody used their bodily functions in unapropriate ways, which was a big plus. The speaker at convention was pretty uplifting, although he made almost no mention of the infilling of the holy ghost. That was kinda disapointing, because convention tends to be one of the foremost places that kids learn about it. Oh well, that wasn't meant to be his message. His main theme seemed to be on forgivness, to which only a handful of our students seemed to move to. I got to pray with a ton of our students, which was cool. One of the kids, for who I was their leader, was really happy when I prayed with him. I can still picture his large over joyed smile when I asked him if he would like prayer.

Mmmm... Good times!

Ahhh... *sigh*

Well I guess I better go, I have a paper do for the morning, but I haven't even read the research end of things yet. :-D Thats college for ya. And to think, I have a's or b's in all my classes.

Yup yup... Lifes good but sad. Guess maybe I will chatter into the wind some other day...

Chau

Not a star after all...

That is it...

hi...

I know I haven't blogged much, and truthfully its unlikely that I will be doing much in the future. Right now I don't really feeling like putting an open forum on my emotions and experiences. I am kind of going through a lot of things, and I really just don't feel comfortable talking about things here. I will probably post little things now and again. About MYC or some anecdote from a teacher or how I really get confused by Mr Dallos. But, again, I would say that my desire to share things has reached an all time low, and things will probably be quiet the homefront.

Chau

So aggravating...

...To be mucking a round with the school databases. It seems like they are purposely designed to be inaccessible. The program constantly doesn't bring up what you request, and when it does, it usually crashes. I wish I could use it from home, but you can't, because the remote access doesn't actually work like it should.

:-( School, you make me sad.


On a lighter note, I worked last sunday. It was real slow. And even slower because I worked with Kathan. We talked a little bit to much. My supervisor didn't seem happy.

Oh well. It was really slow, and we got everything done alright.

*sigh*


Chau

Pretty Tired...

Well, today was my third day working at bridgemans, I went in early and left late. 7 and a half hours, isn't bad. I worked Friday, which is supposed to be the busiest day of the week, but it didn't seem nearly as busy as Thursday. Haha, this might sound silly but working a job seems like a fantastic diet plan.

I am very tired... But someone very special asked me to post, so I will continue on. I work 3 times in the coming week, once in the morning and twice in the evening. I work Friday again, which is fish day, and normally the busiest day of the week. I spent all morning slogging through English grammar work, which isn't very fun. I plan on spending a good portion of tomorrow doing history homework, which will be equally unfun. I aced a history quiz, which was super easy.

Oh, I guess I should let you all know, I have my drivers license, on the first try too! :-D But then again, I am sure that none of you had any doubts. Unfortunately, my moms car has been having some troubles, so we haven't really been given free reign over our car. Between my moms car problem and the gas prices, its a wonder we use the car at all.

Well... I think that I am going to call it quits!

I have sticky syrup on my arm. Its probably fudge or caramel. Ick. You have no idea how much food people waste everyday. Its disgusting. Whole entrees, salads and especially ice creams!

well... I am sure some of you are wondering about my hygiene, don't worry I'll keep brushing my teeth.

Chau

College, my first week.

I started college this week. It wasn't really hard. It was very interesting, but not very informative. In fact I would say that I have learned far less this week than I would have expected. Oh well.

I have English Comp 1, Intro to Sociology, Interpersonal communication and Minnesota History. I am going for my A.A. degree and hope to complete it in the next 2 years.

Oh well... This doesn't interest me much. For whatever reason I no longer desire to write about my life. I guess the phase has passed, it usually does.