Sometimes I feel like I just work work work. After a long stretch of working I find myself longing for a day off. Especially after a hard trip like Camp Surf, I need a day to relax and unwind. Nod your head if you look forward to your days off.
However, recently I have found myself getting bored on my days off. Unless I am hanging out with my friends, I end up just sitting around in my living room watching TV, going on Myspace, or eating junk food. When I am alone I also start worrying about life (I think work and busyness can be a nice distraction from the realities of life). By the end of the day I sense that my day off was a waste and I am left feeling bored, lonely, unrested, and disappointed.
Some would suggest that I need to find more activities to help me relax and revive my soul. I love watching movies or playing games with friends, but what do I do when no one is available? I enjoy art and architecture, but for some reason it seems meaningless now. I think I have lost my sense of dreaming and passion.
Do you ever feel like me when it comes to days off?
Monday, August 20, 2007
Friday, June 29, 2007
Drowning
Do you ever feel like you are drowning? Not literal drowning, but as a metaphor.
Now that summer is here, I am getting swamped with jr. high events and all the issues that go with them. Sometimes I feel like I am the only one who feels the weight of the issues that go on within the ministry. Parents complaining, students getting into trouble, problems with logistics and administration stuff, and the list goes on. The best way to illustrate the way I feel is the image above.
I am not depressed or anything, but a bit overwhelmed.
Now that summer is here, I am getting swamped with jr. high events and all the issues that go with them. Sometimes I feel like I am the only one who feels the weight of the issues that go on within the ministry. Parents complaining, students getting into trouble, problems with logistics and administration stuff, and the list goes on. The best way to illustrate the way I feel is the image above.
I am not depressed or anything, but a bit overwhelmed.
Thursday, June 21, 2007
Potential Birthday Party Themes...
Ok...I know my birthday is not till November 18th, which is like 5 months away, but I am starting to think of themes for my next birthday bash. (I will be turning 28 by the way...Ahhh!)
Last year my party theme was "A Tacky Birthday." It was really fun, especially since everyone dressed up. We played pin the tail on the donkey, we decorated with toilet paper, and we served Twinkies as the cake...It was awesome!
This year I am considering a few birthday party themes...
Option #1: "A Preppy Birthday"
Option #2: "A Gangsta Birthday"
What's your vote? Do you have another suggestion for me?
Last year my party theme was "A Tacky Birthday." It was really fun, especially since everyone dressed up. We played pin the tail on the donkey, we decorated with toilet paper, and we served Twinkies as the cake...It was awesome!
This year I am considering a few birthday party themes...
Option #1: "A Preppy Birthday"
Option #2: "A Gangsta Birthday"
What's your vote? Do you have another suggestion for me?
Tuesday, June 19, 2007
Massage for the Mind
I love being relaxed.
Last week Dan Coombs was giving a knife sales presentation to Kate Yates in the Student Ministries office. As he was giving his shpeal and demonstrating the effectiveness of the knives, I became very relaxed. I couldn't see what they were doing because I was sitting in the office next door, but just hearing his presentation I felt so peaceful.
This week I hung out with Alex Armstrong (former Jr. Higher) and he showed me some of his new magic tricks. As I was watching him demonstrate his card and coin tricks, I became very relaxed. I think it must have something to do with the tone of his voice or something.
So for whatever reason, magic tricks and knife presentations are like massages for my mind. I love them!
What relaxes you?
Last week Dan Coombs was giving a knife sales presentation to Kate Yates in the Student Ministries office. As he was giving his shpeal and demonstrating the effectiveness of the knives, I became very relaxed. I couldn't see what they were doing because I was sitting in the office next door, but just hearing his presentation I felt so peaceful.
This week I hung out with Alex Armstrong (former Jr. Higher) and he showed me some of his new magic tricks. As I was watching him demonstrate his card and coin tricks, I became very relaxed. I think it must have something to do with the tone of his voice or something.
So for whatever reason, magic tricks and knife presentations are like massages for my mind. I love them!
What relaxes you?
Sunday, June 17, 2007
Get Dressed
The summer theme for the Calvary Jr. High Ministry is Get Dressed.
The theme comes from Colossians 3:12-14, So, chosen by God for this new life of love, dress in the wardrobe God picked out for you: compassion, kindness, humility, quiet strength, discipline. Be even-tempered, content with second place, quick to forgive an offense. Forgive as quickly and completely as the Master forgave you. And regardless of what else you put on, wear love. It's your basic, all-purpose garment. Never be without it.
We are focusing on the attributes that God wants us to "put on." Obviously goldy virtues are more important that clothes, but I am curious...What is your favorite clothing item? Maybe it is a pair of jeans, or a cool hat, or a spiffy T-shirt, etc.
My favorite thing to "put on" are my Rockford sunglasses...technically sunglasses are an accessory, but I don't care. I feel so cool when I wear them...They are my stunna shades!
What is your favorite clothing item?
The theme comes from Colossians 3:12-14, So, chosen by God for this new life of love, dress in the wardrobe God picked out for you: compassion, kindness, humility, quiet strength, discipline. Be even-tempered, content with second place, quick to forgive an offense. Forgive as quickly and completely as the Master forgave you. And regardless of what else you put on, wear love. It's your basic, all-purpose garment. Never be without it.
We are focusing on the attributes that God wants us to "put on." Obviously goldy virtues are more important that clothes, but I am curious...What is your favorite clothing item? Maybe it is a pair of jeans, or a cool hat, or a spiffy T-shirt, etc.
My favorite thing to "put on" are my Rockford sunglasses...technically sunglasses are an accessory, but I don't care. I feel so cool when I wear them...They are my stunna shades!
What is your favorite clothing item?
Thursday, June 14, 2007
I'm A Gangsta!
Yo Yo Yo! Waz up my peeps? Some of you may not know about my secret identity as a gangsta. Today I am publicly announcing that I am thug. Holla Back!
I am a pretty big fan of rap and hip-hop. I have Power 106 set as one of my radio stations in my car. My secret ambition is to work for the station and meet Big Boy. I love to dance and "walk it out."
Are there any other gangtas out there?
I am a pretty big fan of rap and hip-hop. I have Power 106 set as one of my radio stations in my car. My secret ambition is to work for the station and meet Big Boy. I love to dance and "walk it out."
Are there any other gangtas out there?
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