Ever Had...

I've decided to do a weekly blog entitled, "Ever Had". Every Friday, I will sit down to my desktop (Only because my laptop is a mentally challenged Compaq) and write about something I've had to deal with throughout my day, or throughout my week. Why? I have no clue :) BUT, it just seems like it could be fun.

So, today is Friday, September 24, 2010. And here goes my very first, "Ever Had".


EVER HAD...

One of those days where you just feel like everyone else on the road should have their license suspended for stupidity??? Unfortunately, I happen to have those days all too often. Today, as I was returning home from paying a bill for my dad, I had the displeasure of being behind a moron trying to drive into oncoming traffic. That's right, INTO oncoming traffic. Fortunately for him, he realized what he was doing as he and the driver in front of him sat face to face for about 2 minutes. Crazy right?? But oh, that's just the beginning...

There are always the inevitable road hogs, and they come in all shapes and sizes. Semis, the heavy duty Ford, Dodge, and Chevy pickups, sports cars, muscle cars, the occasional minivan and muffler draggers, and everything else in between. Today's just happen to be a Honda Civic.
After returning home from paying the bill, twenty minutes later, my sister needed me to run back into town to pick up a few groceries. I had nothing better to do, so I thought, what the heck, I'll go in. On my way back, it showed up. Riding my bumper the whole way. For those of you who don't know me, I live in the middle of nowhere, and on the way to my house, the road converges from a two lane, to a one lane. Well Mr. Civic wasn't going to be stuck behind a minivan, no sir. So just as the road is almost one lane, he decides to pass me! Almost going up onto the median. Needless to say I was quite upset and laid on my horn to let him know just how much.

There's always someone out to get me on the road, I just know it. But, I will continue on. And with the immortal words of Miss Gloria Gaynor, I will survive!

So, have you ever had one of these days?

I Just Want to Know

First off, I'd just like to say, my God is a freakin' AWESOME God.

Now. I'd really love to know what the heck he wants me to do! I know I have a passion for people, but what direction do I take? And when do I take it?

So far it's been easy to chill and go with the flow like he's told me to. But now, I really want to know so I can get the training to do whatever the heck it is that I'm supposed to do, ya know?!

Whatever it is, I just want to be sure I'm serving the Lord. That's all.

So basically, I'm a tad curious and would love a few hints. Just saying God.

"Did He Just?...No Way!?"

So, lately I've really been trying to get back in the rhythm of reading my Bible. I had a nice steady stride for a while but got off track or just plain forgot like I so often do. But I'm reading the book of Acts right now because it's also the book my youth pastor is preaching out of in his series right now, and it's all about the basics. Sometimes as "long-term Christians", we tend to forget the simple things, just like you do with anything else in life you become accustomed to. So reading Acts has been very beneficial.

Today I was reading Acts 8:26, where it talks about how an angel told Philip to go down the dessert road leading from Jerusalem to Gaza. On that road, Philip preached about Jesus Christ to the treasurer of Ethiopia, a eunuch of high authority. The dude got saved and saw a river from the side of the road and wanted to be baptized. So, needless to say, Philip was more than willing to oblige. But this is where my jaw dropped and astonishment filled my mind. Starting with verse 39 through verse 40.

"When they came up out of the water, the Spirit of the Lord snatched Philip away. The eunuch never saw him again but went on his way rejoicing. Meanwhile, Philip found himself farther north at the town of Azotus. He preached the good news there and in every town along the way until he came to Caesarea."

THE GUY FREAKIN TELLEPORTED!!!!!!!!!!

God took Philip from one spot, and moved him to a town 30 miles away! I know I might sound a little too excited, but that's because I am! My God is an awesome God. And on top of that, he can blow away our minds just by the snap of his fingers. I just think it's absolutely amazing :D

No Shave November

So yesterday I was sitting in the car when I realized there's only three months left until November! Way back in January, me and my good friend, Ben, decided that once November rolled around, we wouldn't shave for the entire month. I'm actually quite excited! I'm going to try to get as many of my guy friends to jump in on this to make it all the more entertaining. Ladies, you're welcome to participate if you'd like...But I'm not to sure that would be too pretty lol.

SO MEN! WILL YOU JOIN IN ON NO SHAVE NOVEMBER? AN EVENT THAT REPRESENTS THE ESSENCE OF MANLINESS?!

Nastyness

So this morning when my Grandma came into my room and woke me up, I realized a sudden quiver and spasm in my stomach. Thankfully, my feet were fast enough to get me to the bathroom.

I hate throwing up. But I think I almost hate taking nasty Pepto Bismal even more. Have you ever realized that it tastes like 100 year old bubblegum?? (Yes, I know what 100 year old bubblegum tastes like, don't question me) It's absolutely disgusting! Not to mention the bottle recommends that one should take two large table spoons. It's been almost an hour and I can still taste that horrid flavor. And to think I used to love the stuff.

Curse you Pepto Bismal, and your 100 year old bubblegum flavored self

Backyard Gossip

So I've been in Michigan for almost two weeks now. My sisters and I are staying at my grandma's and it's been a blast.

But to the point. Today I went out to get the mail, and my little sister locked me out. So I went around back to get in through the back door. When I got to the backyard, there were six large crows lined up on the fence, and two larger ones on the ground standing in front of two squirrels. I stood there and watched and they just went about as if they were all good friends, then once one had caught me watching, they all scattered.

Makes one curious as just to why the reason they were all there and what they may have been conversing about.

Here's what I think. I think certain animals are plotting to take over the world!.
(Notice: Large words have been used here to express the urgency of certain animals and their goals)

There have always been animals that just plain out annoying. Today, I think I might have stumbled across the leaders. Around here, everyone hates crows (especially farmers) and squirrels. (Note to all my friends back home. Squirrels here are like 3 times the size of ours. Rodents on steroids for sure.) I believe they were having a secret meeting in the backyard. Plotting away. The crows are naturally the brains behind the opperation. They just hire the squirrels to do all the nutty work.

Today is an important day for the human race. We now know of this secret plot. Be on the lookout!

To be a Man

"It takes more courage to reveal insecurities than to hide them, more strength to relate to people than to dominate them, more "manhood" to abide by thought-out principles rather than blind reflex. Toughness is in the soul and spirit, not in muscles and an immature mind."

- Alex Karras

That's the kind of man I want to be.

I want to be able to live my life honorably, even through my mistakes. To be able to withstand the storms of life and come out with more knowledge and wisdom. To be a man with a soft heart, yet firm in discipline. To share my troubles and listen to others as well. To act upon the teachings and principles from which that I was raised. To be a man like my father.

I was blessed enough to be born to a father who has always been there. Who has shared his dreams and his nightmares. Who tells me his mistakes but also his victories. A man who has bailed me out of so much trouble only to show me grace and forgiveness in the end. A man with principles. A man with a sense of humor and a zest for life. A man who has seen his share of troubles. A man who has stared into the face of death, and overcome. A MAN.

I can honestly and wholeheartedly say, I have the best dad. EVER