If I could embed audio in my blog, I’d probably embed a song that you could play while reading my blog. It would be a fun song, a song that would make you want to dance. Why? Because I feel like dancing this morning. And music makes everything better.
It’s Friday, which means it’s time for my Friday update. If you’re new to my blog, subscribe here. I promise that I write more than nonsense. Friday’s are just my day to let my hair down and write something that takes no effort to think about. It’s a glimpse into my weekly life as a State-based missionary. Why, yes, it is an awesome lifestyle.
24. If you like 24 and haven’t watched last season yet, shame on you. If you like 24 and haven’t watched anything from this season yet, you might skip this paragraph. I just figured it’s time for me to share my commentary on this season. I’ve yet to do that. I’ll say this much… I’m pretty sure that Renee is my new favorite character. Yes, I agree with Jack… she’s slightly unstable, but I think that’s what I like about her. I mean, she cut a guy’s thumb off (he died this week anyway). But the Russian mafia? Score. And don’t even get me started about the dumb blonde girl that works in CTU with Freddy Prince Jr. Can she make any worse decisions? The scary part is that there are people in this world just like her who can be manipulated like that. It’s unfortunate, really…
Superman Pajamas and more. My mom and my sister love to mail me surprises. I actually have an incredibly fun family that thrives on sending me random things in the mail. One of those things? Superman pajamas. I mean, I also got a coffee mug, some great candy (Top Deck), a little wind-up man that dances on my desk and more. But the superman pajamas are the best. I put them on the first night and was so disturbed by my look and the girls’ reactions, that I’m not sure I’ll where them again. They mentioned about turning the pants into a cape, but one of my other friends quickly reminded me that capes kill superheroes (thank you for the educational piece Pixar). Yes, there was a picture taken… and it won’t ever surface.
Recording some music. I might of finished my little demo for Bethel’s School of Worship. It’s not that bad. I went with an original that I wrote and Kim sang with me on it. There’s a girl’s part… and I can’t sing like a girl, so Kim offered her vocal services. I accepted. I’m in the middle of writing another song that I might use. But I haven’t made up my mind. I need to send it in Monday though. I have the weekend to finish it and make a decision. (p.s. Kim’s in Nashville with my friend Chris singing backup vocals on his first full-length album. Keep them in your prayers this weekend).
The Olive Garden. I will never turn down the chance to go there. It’s one of my favorite places to eat. I think it’s a combination of wine and really good food. And every Olive Garden tastes the same. There’s consistency. I like that. But yesterday was Laura’s birthday, one of the newest people living in the house. She’s awesome. She’s now 24. And we made a lot of racket at the Olive Garden in Fort Gratiot. But we had fun in the process… and so did everyone else in the Olive Garden. We’re an infectiously fun bunch…
Reflection on life. I’m amazing that I live the life that I do. I’ve been thinking a lot about this lately (let me be emotional for just two seconds). It’s just crazy. One of my friends just got back from Africa yesterday, another one left for Africa yesterday. I just talked with a friend in Africa this morning. I have a friend that’s traveling to Peru soon. I spoke the other day with my friend in Australia. And we’re constantly talking about visiting other countries like it’s no big deal. We’re talking about God moving in all of these places, also, and I’m consistently amazed at the work He’s choosing to do in our lives. I’m so blessed to be doing what I’m doing. Absolutely blessed. If you’d like to give to this ministry, you can do so here. It helps keep me in this place. And I would really hate to leave this table because of finances. So, please, prayerfully consider giving… thank you!
