I Never Believed This Was Possible – But Now I Do
Love. Something that I did not understand until it was gone. Something that I did not appreciate until it was missing. Something that I didn't know I wanted until it was given to me. Something I never believed until I experienced it. Love.
The end of an era, and the beginning of another
23:59:59
A new day is always good. It can build on the past. It can improve on the past. It can look to the future. It can prepare for the future. Missing yesterday is ok. Enjoying today and hoping for a better tomorrow… that's better. And, don't forget, the enemy of better is often best. Enjoy what you do have.
My Favorite Summer Memory
Waterskiing behind the Chris Craft on Lake Minnewashta is without a doubt my favorite summer memory. It was always awesome to find some way to get out of work, or enjoy a day off and head out to the lake. Spending money on gas for skiing was ok, because it was a Chris Craft. If you don't know, that's like the Harley Davidson of boats.
middle of the night
While struggling with sleeping, I stopped. I stopped struggling and started writing. It’s one of those nights where I’m really glad I decided something a long time ago, about 22 (UPDATE – DOH!) 32 years ago (when I was six). I don’t get bored. I find something more interesting to do. Tonight, I don’t know if I was bored. I actually think I was subconsciously trying to solve a technical issue related to work. That’s not the best for sleep and looking at a blank white ceiling isn’t either. So, here I am. (That’s two “I before E, except after C” words, with isn’t in between. Oh, but it it *is*. No, it’s not!) I like having a good attitude. Ping #AttitudeMeme! Also, ping #KindaQuotable.
I miss my sisters.
I miss my sisters and my my niece, AubreyElla.
Toby and Naomi
Becky and Naomi… (I couldn’t resist. I’m watching a James Bond flick.) 
7.5 miles later
My journey to get back into shape is all about enjoying the destination, because right now the journey sucks! Gotta do it (period).
We must.
What can I say no to today? What can I avoid? Who should I stop being friends with? Who should I avoid? How can I simplify? What is not needed? Who is a bad influence? –> If we don’t make time for what is important, all the crap and clutter and false importance we leave around is a physical, emotional and spiritual weed which will not decrease unless action is taken. We can make the right choices every day. We must.
We always have a choice.
both boredom and anger are secondary; dealing with the underlying causes of each takes time, courage and perseverance; that leads to maturity; we always have a choice
SEA versus MSP – Weather: You do the math.
Seattle Weather Right Now
Minneapolis Weather Right Now
Like a Child
Dear God, surround me as I speak,
the bridges that I walk across are weak
Frustrations fill the void that I can’t solely bear.
Dear God, don’t let me fall apart
you’ve held me close to you
I have turned away and searched
for answers I can’t understand.
They say that I can move the mountains
And send them falling to the sea
They say that I can walk on water
If I would follow and believe
With Faith Like a Child
Sometimes, when I feel miles away
and my eyes can’t see your face
I wonder if I’ve grown to lose the
recklessness I walked in light of you
They say that I can move the mountains
And send them crashing to the sea
They say that I can walk on water
If I would follow and believe
With Faith Like a Child
They say that love can heal the broken
They say that hope can make you see
They say that faith can find a Savior
If you would follow and believe
With Faith Like a Child
~Jars of Clay, Like a Child
Adventures for 2010
I’m watching Man versus Wild and thinking about the adventures I’ll have this coming year. I think there will be at least two 4×4 Weekend Adventures (more likely week long adventures). I don’t think I’ll do Boundary Waters trips in northern Minnesota for a few years because they’re not as much fun for me as mountains and more western getaways. I think I’ll coordinate trips to Colorado or Utah or maybe northern California. Ahhh… When dreaming, there’s no limit!
