That song i knew
comes on loudly.
But i close my ears to
finish the chapter i'm on.
And that guy that i want
to be drives his moped
away with his english degree
and style and charisma.
And I can't recall what I just read.
For Who am I Who Am I
beats me
on and on
like the fly that cannot seem to leave
the right side of my head.
At least I'm enjoying my book
and my cold iced tea.
Thursday, June 16, 2011
Monday, March 28, 2011
Excerpt from education class
Short writing exercise from one of my education classes:
I remember smoggy room, smelling like burning ground beef. Mom cooks. I'm doing math on the island table @ the "early bird" spot (the best seat/chosen seat b/c it's closest to the Television). Julie and I do homework while watching "Friends." Dad walks in wearing white button shirt and tie, suit jacket in hand, computer bag weighing down his back. Mom scolds him, "Don't drive so fast up the driveway!" As she lays a big one on him, dad acknowledges me.
I'm probably wearing my Astros Uniform, and of course my dad's the coach.
After writing this, everyone picked one important phrase from our paragraph. Profound and life-giving statements sang out; I read, "dad acknowledges me."
I remember smoggy room, smelling like burning ground beef. Mom cooks. I'm doing math on the island table @ the "early bird" spot (the best seat/chosen seat b/c it's closest to the Television). Julie and I do homework while watching "Friends." Dad walks in wearing white button shirt and tie, suit jacket in hand, computer bag weighing down his back. Mom scolds him, "Don't drive so fast up the driveway!" As she lays a big one on him, dad acknowledges me.
I'm probably wearing my Astros Uniform, and of course my dad's the coach.
After writing this, everyone picked one important phrase from our paragraph. Profound and life-giving statements sang out; I read, "dad acknowledges me."
Tuesday, February 22, 2011
Future Thought
What's to come of this unused blog?
After thinking a while about how much I want to write this blog and create a following, the thought of typing for followers (who don't currently exist) seems burdensome. I would hate to let all of them down, especially once this blog gets out of hand. However, the real reason I have failed to type something on here is the inability to find something I think is blog-worthy (whatever that means). In all reality, I am just scared to actually put my thoughts out there. Overcoming those fears simply means putting out an argument that can at the least be respected by the audience (easier now knowing that the following is few if any at all). Thus, my arguments (because every type of message has an argument, if simply beauty or existence) have been directed to exalting self. However, that is not what I wish to proclaim. And that's been the problem. The whole time I've ben trying to exalt my own image and at the cost the goal of my writing (and even my existence) has gotten tied up in this worldly direction. So now, without further introduction, I get to the conclusion of this shpeel (sp?): After a long while of soul searching and heart-testing, I've found out what really gets my creative and mental juices burning. And without labeling any of it, let me explain it for you (whoever you are. In fact, I'm pretty sure the only reason I'm typing is to explain all of this to myself right now; praise God for words).
Every day, things of this modern world rebel against the Creator of the Universe. Magazines (Newsweek), Movies (The Invention of Lying), Professors nationwide, Youtube, basically all of life subconsciously acts as if God, let alone the Christian God is not real. Even worse, that the arguments for the Christian God are invalid. And this gets my mind and heart racing. I do not believe it is my job to change the world; I cannot save anyone; only God can. However, the Gospel claims to be timeless, answering the questions of modern man (in this time and the next). I simply desire, through this medium, to observe and uncover the many different attacks on God, belief in God, the existence of God, and the Supremacy of Christ. I desire to take the roofs off of these claims and reveal Gospel Truth. My hope is God will receive glory, not me. I am simply one passionate little believer with questions.
Out.
After thinking a while about how much I want to write this blog and create a following, the thought of typing for followers (who don't currently exist) seems burdensome. I would hate to let all of them down, especially once this blog gets out of hand. However, the real reason I have failed to type something on here is the inability to find something I think is blog-worthy (whatever that means). In all reality, I am just scared to actually put my thoughts out there. Overcoming those fears simply means putting out an argument that can at the least be respected by the audience (easier now knowing that the following is few if any at all). Thus, my arguments (because every type of message has an argument, if simply beauty or existence) have been directed to exalting self. However, that is not what I wish to proclaim. And that's been the problem. The whole time I've ben trying to exalt my own image and at the cost the goal of my writing (and even my existence) has gotten tied up in this worldly direction. So now, without further introduction, I get to the conclusion of this shpeel (sp?): After a long while of soul searching and heart-testing, I've found out what really gets my creative and mental juices burning. And without labeling any of it, let me explain it for you (whoever you are. In fact, I'm pretty sure the only reason I'm typing is to explain all of this to myself right now; praise God for words).
Every day, things of this modern world rebel against the Creator of the Universe. Magazines (Newsweek), Movies (The Invention of Lying), Professors nationwide, Youtube, basically all of life subconsciously acts as if God, let alone the Christian God is not real. Even worse, that the arguments for the Christian God are invalid. And this gets my mind and heart racing. I do not believe it is my job to change the world; I cannot save anyone; only God can. However, the Gospel claims to be timeless, answering the questions of modern man (in this time and the next). I simply desire, through this medium, to observe and uncover the many different attacks on God, belief in God, the existence of God, and the Supremacy of Christ. I desire to take the roofs off of these claims and reveal Gospel Truth. My hope is God will receive glory, not me. I am simply one passionate little believer with questions.
Out.
Sunday, October 17, 2010
Rock Climbing (fun with Zack and Kyle)
Putting these pictures up at last.
Walking into "Last Chance" Canyon, NM. Close to Carlsbad.
First lead climb. Camera takes off at least 20 feet...
Scouting out the next feat.
out.
Walking into "Last Chance" Canyon, NM. Close to Carlsbad.
First lead climb. Camera takes off at least 20 feet...
Scouting out the next feat.
out.
Saturday, September 11, 2010
Time
Gotta write something...if anything to get away from some of this homework. Last night was the BYX Barn Dance, the fourth and final one for me and my friends. It was so much fun, just makes one step back and think about the speed of life. Can't believe I'm going on four years of college; I can't believe I've been dating my sweet girlfriend for about 3 and a half years; I can't believe I'm 21 years old, and yet I still feel young...(I wonder if there's ever a time in life when one finally concludes "Wow, I'm old."?)
At this point, one normally says Carpe Diem. I agree somewhat, however must lean further and towards Pascal, agreeing why not jump to the bright side of the wager? This life goes by so fast, one must to some degree wonder what happens after this brief breath of time. Why not look into the truths of Christianity? What do you have to lose?
Wednesday, September 8, 2010
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