Thursday, February 25, 2010
Back to the spot
What a surprisingly great day!!! I got this day off earlier this week just because I needed some time off. I haven't had a mid week day off in weeks and sometimes I just need a day to re-group. I've been getting 37ish hours a week so I can afford a day off here and there.
So far by 1pm I've had a great breakfast at OPH with Dan, and then we went to a bike shop to help him with a rebuild of a wheel I traded him a while back that he broke. Then it was off to the corner café for some joe and cribbage with my friend Emily, we've been in a perpetual crib battle this year and as of late she's been owning me... sadly today was no different (before grandpa chimes in with some smart comment about my ping pong skills I know I am unworthy so save your old fragile fingers from typing the self promoting comment :)
After that it was off to "the spot" for some time in my journal with my thoughts, and time in the Word with the LORD. I don't know why that spot is so darn good to me, but it just re-centers me every time. Ben is preaching through Genesis right now and this last sunday we read through Abram's return to Bethel after his time in Egypt. Ben commented on how he set up an alter to the LORD there and it was a place of re-focusing and a constant in his faith that he could return to, so he could re-focus and connect with God. In many ways that is what "the spot" is to me, it represents growth, progress, focus, repentance, and comfort. I snapped a few iPhone shots of it just for your viewing pleasure. Enjoy!!! Life's been great lately but still taking time out to just be still and know that I am not God is such a needed constant reminder and for that I am thankful!
This is it
I just got done watching This is it the video about Michael Jackson's final concert preparations. Many of you who know me are aware of my love for MJ and this film is just perfect! If you haven't seen it do yourself a favor and check it out. Sure the music is great, ya the concert was going to be revolutionary, but the coolest part of the film to me is a glimpse into the beautiful tenderness and love that Michael had for humanity and life in general. He was one of the greatest musician's ever and it would seem as if he was a genuinely loving person as well and I think we could all learn a little something from the king of pop!
Tuesday, February 23, 2010
The conversation is the hard part...
Here's a quick update just to keep it fresh... I've realized that in comparison to many of the blogs I read I post far too infrequently and in turn post John Grisham length novels. So I'm making an attempt to post more trivial things and more of a life following blog rather than the big updates, hope ya like it, if not don't read it :)
This weekend was one of the most enjoyable weekends I've had in a while. It started with one of the most epic friday adventures to date. Kelli came over to my house after work ready for a great day. I had just purchased a new helmet for my passengers so she was my willing tester, we headed out on the bike and road along the River out one of my favorite in town rides. Some times I just have to get out for a ride and this one only takes 30 minutes from door to door (depending on speed...). We had a blast and I must say she is probably one of the best passengers I've taken out, never fights the turns or tenses up just goes with it which is pretty sweet! After we got back we quick threw on some sunglasses and jumped into her car. It was off to Bend for the night. We blitzed over the pass and arrived at our destination around 8:00. We went to an outside ice skating rink and it was sooo sweet! Outside skating is so much fun, under the stars in the crisp eastern Oregon air and great company, doesn't get much better than that! We skated for two hours and showed everyone else a few sweet moves with all of our skills :) We attempted some action shots on my phone but this was all I could do, aiming is tough whilst skating, so we got a bench shot too.
After skating we drove downtown and got some dinner at the Deschuttes brew pub. We both had elk burgers and some great Oregon beer, once again doesn't get much better than that! I think we lingered there for a few hours because we didn't hit the road until about 11:30 I think, ouch. My weak early morning body couldn't take much driving so Kelli drove most of the trip home and we finally arrived home at 2am, it was a crazy long day but we had such a darn good time it was worth every second!
Saturday was a Steve day. We got together at 11 and decided to head to portland to hit up Claim Jumpers for lunch. His brother works there and it was good to see him for a bit. The food was great and it is always so nice to hang out with Steve and talk life. After lunch it was off to a motorcycle shop for a little drooling and oogling, and then back on the 5 heading south to Silverton. Some of my friends from earlier in College got together for a Settlers of Catan game tournament. This is a totally nerdy agricultural trading and settlement board game that I happen to love and so do a great deal of my friends. We had a blast and it was so nice to see some old friends and catch up.
Sunday was a normal Sunday for me. Church in the morning, a quick motorbike ride up north for 50 miles, lunch at home, relax time, and then off to CCF for the evening. This sunday I ran the sound board which is fun. I really love audio and music yet my skills of performing are less than notable (though not for lack of effort or variety). Running the sound board is a great fit for me, it allows me to use my passion in a practical way of service. Afterward it was off to catch up with a few of my close friends Reid and Maphet (Andrew Maphet). We really sharpen each other and they are a challenge to me and a huge encouragement!
Well that was my event filled crazy fun tons of travel exciting weekend. I wish they were all this great, it makes the drone of life totally worth it!
Ok so it was still kinda long but hopefully as it gets more regular it will get more manageable size wise.
This weekend was one of the most enjoyable weekends I've had in a while. It started with one of the most epic friday adventures to date. Kelli came over to my house after work ready for a great day. I had just purchased a new helmet for my passengers so she was my willing tester, we headed out on the bike and road along the River out one of my favorite in town rides. Some times I just have to get out for a ride and this one only takes 30 minutes from door to door (depending on speed...). We had a blast and I must say she is probably one of the best passengers I've taken out, never fights the turns or tenses up just goes with it which is pretty sweet! After we got back we quick threw on some sunglasses and jumped into her car. It was off to Bend for the night. We blitzed over the pass and arrived at our destination around 8:00. We went to an outside ice skating rink and it was sooo sweet! Outside skating is so much fun, under the stars in the crisp eastern Oregon air and great company, doesn't get much better than that! We skated for two hours and showed everyone else a few sweet moves with all of our skills :) We attempted some action shots on my phone but this was all I could do, aiming is tough whilst skating, so we got a bench shot too.
After skating we drove downtown and got some dinner at the Deschuttes brew pub. We both had elk burgers and some great Oregon beer, once again doesn't get much better than that! I think we lingered there for a few hours because we didn't hit the road until about 11:30 I think, ouch. My weak early morning body couldn't take much driving so Kelli drove most of the trip home and we finally arrived home at 2am, it was a crazy long day but we had such a darn good time it was worth every second!
Saturday was a Steve day. We got together at 11 and decided to head to portland to hit up Claim Jumpers for lunch. His brother works there and it was good to see him for a bit. The food was great and it is always so nice to hang out with Steve and talk life. After lunch it was off to a motorcycle shop for a little drooling and oogling, and then back on the 5 heading south to Silverton. Some of my friends from earlier in College got together for a Settlers of Catan game tournament. This is a totally nerdy agricultural trading and settlement board game that I happen to love and so do a great deal of my friends. We had a blast and it was so nice to see some old friends and catch up.
Sunday was a normal Sunday for me. Church in the morning, a quick motorbike ride up north for 50 miles, lunch at home, relax time, and then off to CCF for the evening. This sunday I ran the sound board which is fun. I really love audio and music yet my skills of performing are less than notable (though not for lack of effort or variety). Running the sound board is a great fit for me, it allows me to use my passion in a practical way of service. Afterward it was off to catch up with a few of my close friends Reid and Maphet (Andrew Maphet). We really sharpen each other and they are a challenge to me and a huge encouragement!
Well that was my event filled crazy fun tons of travel exciting weekend. I wish they were all this great, it makes the drone of life totally worth it!
Ok so it was still kinda long but hopefully as it gets more regular it will get more manageable size wise.
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