Here are some random thoughts from my mind:
I am excited about this weekend! Tonight, I shall be attending a boys-only (oh boy!) poker-bring-your-own-sausage night at Michael's house, with Matt and others. This is the sort of thing that I enjoy doing, as many of you know. Furthermore, on Saturday, I will going to my first Jacksonville Sun's game, and hopefully be recieving a free Stanton Jersey, who is scheduled to move up to the Marlins soon. Hopefully, Melissa will also be able to go to this, but it just depends on if she can get enough school work done. Lastly, on Sunday, I will be at a get-together-games-and-eating night, with Tommy, Shannon, Jessica, Janelle, Matt and anyone else that can make it, which should be fairly fun as well. Unfortunately, Melissa works Sunday evening... :(
Now, about the wedding... I have no idea, sorry. I do know that we will be having an engagement party on June 13th, but I don't know if I can get the 14th off work yet; so there is a possibility that I might have to drive back on the night of the 13th, which would be lame. Nevertheless, I am sure we will have an excellent time in Panama City. I believe Melissa and I are going to stay at her parents house the first night and then at my parents house on Sunday night, if I can get off work. We will both be going to Eastgate, probably first service, and then getting ready for the party.
I am fighting for second or third place in my Fantasy Baseball League, mostly because Cole and Karl are cheaters. Straight up.
I performed a little at-home-surgery (haha) about a week ago. I was able to pop the cyst that keeps regrowing on my tail bone, known as a pilonidal cyst (pilonidal.org for those who just have to know more). Basically, I just poked it with some scissors and nothing happened. So, I soaked my butt for about 30 minutes and put on some pajamas after I bandaged what I had poked. About an hour later, while watching some TV, I felt a strange relief, and sure enough the wound finally allowed the nast to squeeze out. It was coming out pretty strong, so I drew another bath and applied pressure around the opening and squeezed out about an ounce of nast. It looked pretty gross sitting at the bottom of the tub so I snapped a couple pictures with my phone and sent some to my mother and Melissa. Sorry ladies.
All in all, life is moving faster than I remember but I am more and more excited about my future.
Thanks for listening!
- Daniel
Friday, May 28, 2010
Thursday, May 27, 2010
Sorry I haven't updated for awhile. It's mostly because my classes have taken up all of my free time. Two of my classes are only 8 weeks, which means that I'm in the middle of midterms now, plus we have all of these crazy projects and papers...yuck. I'm so glad I only have a few more weeks of this! Meanwhile, Brad has been busy this week too because he started working on Monday.
In other news, this week has been very warm and sunny - even hot at times. I finally got a chance to enjoy it today when I was running errands. And one of those errands was getting some groceries in Chinatown, which is always exciting because they have fruits and veggies that you can't find at a regular store, and they're super cheap! One of our favorites is lotus root. It is really tasty sauteed with other veggies or in stir fry. Yum!
I wish I has something exciting to say, but I can't think of anything right now. I will leave you with a picture of a fort we built in the living room a few weeks ago. It might not look like much, but it was perfect for eating more-pop-tarts-than-anyone-ever-should and watching Ghosthunters!
If you look closely, you can see SpongeBob glowing through the sheet :)
In other news, this week has been very warm and sunny - even hot at times. I finally got a chance to enjoy it today when I was running errands. And one of those errands was getting some groceries in Chinatown, which is always exciting because they have fruits and veggies that you can't find at a regular store, and they're super cheap! One of our favorites is lotus root. It is really tasty sauteed with other veggies or in stir fry. Yum!
I wish I has something exciting to say, but I can't think of anything right now. I will leave you with a picture of a fort we built in the living room a few weeks ago. It might not look like much, but it was perfect for eating more-pop-tarts-than-anyone-ever-should and watching Ghosthunters!
If you look closely, you can see SpongeBob glowing through the sheet :)
Thursday, May 20, 2010
ramblings
Last night was my last week being at Burn. It was so surreal... The Burn before this one, I started to lose it emotionally, but I stopped myself, thinking "next time will be my last one....i will save my tears for then." But then I was so mentally prepared for it, it almost felt like business as usual. I only cried one time (which is saying something for me...i'm a such a girl). I said at the end of worship that I alwas really felt like Burn was my true church family, seeing as how I have been the worship leader of it for 7 years, and I am where I am because of the friendships that have been nurtured there and the lessons God has taught me. It's so weird for it to be over, but Katie will do an amazing job when I go.
We are watching American Idol right now...is anybody else watching it this year? I think Lee is my favorite, but that's very telling of this year's contestants. I normally would've written him off, but it's been such a blah year. I am starting to hate singer-"songwriters"...
Speaking of annoying singer-songwriters, the porchlights record is almost completely complete! I will try and get a few for you guys!
Let's see, what else....anyone see Robin Hood? HATEDHATEDHATED IT! I can't even list all the things I hated about it: Not enough arrows, only ONE scene of stealing, almost no "merry-ness" from the merry men, etc etc....basically a bland gladiator with new names...awful
love you guys and can't wait to see you again! it has been too long.
-matt
We are watching American Idol right now...is anybody else watching it this year? I think Lee is my favorite, but that's very telling of this year's contestants. I normally would've written him off, but it's been such a blah year. I am starting to hate singer-"songwriters"...
Speaking of annoying singer-songwriters, the porchlights record is almost completely complete! I will try and get a few for you guys!
Let's see, what else....anyone see Robin Hood? HATEDHATEDHATED IT! I can't even list all the things I hated about it: Not enough arrows, only ONE scene of stealing, almost no "merry-ness" from the merry men, etc etc....basically a bland gladiator with new names...awful
love you guys and can't wait to see you again! it has been too long.
-matt
Monday, May 17, 2010
Just checking in...
Hey Kids-
Jessica has been prodding me to update something here...and I'm sorry I have been slacking. Things are way too busy in my life right now. I can feel the creeping tendrils of depression trying to wrap around me and give me that suffocating feeling. It happens most often when I have a lot of things on my plate that need to be attended to. Lots of weddings this summer...just got finished with one yesterday. Actually, yesterday I taught at our regular two services, then went to surf-n-grill where we baptized 10 people, then I performed a wedding ceremony at the west end of the beach. Mom and I were wiped out after that...so we ate sushi to sort of reward ourselves.
We are planning on going to 1 service (copying what Vineyard did last year...you guys doing that again this year?)...really mixed responses from people about that. Yesterday did seem pretty full both services...so it may just be an epic fail...who knows. It's still worth a try.
Mom has been getting all the arrangements ready for our Chi-town trip next month. I am jonezin for that kind of getaway. Wish we could ALL go.
The Jasmine is in full bloom, and it makes me think of Seagrove and my little kids playing in the pool, or conducting sand war operations on the beach. I smell the sweet Jasmine, and I miss you children so very much...and I hope I've told you often enough how much you each mean to me. I'm a rich man because of you.
Ok...the old man is rambling (this'll learn ya' Jessica, never ask the old one to update!).
Here's a few of the finished pages from my comic book...what do you think?
Jessica has been prodding me to update something here...and I'm sorry I have been slacking. Things are way too busy in my life right now. I can feel the creeping tendrils of depression trying to wrap around me and give me that suffocating feeling. It happens most often when I have a lot of things on my plate that need to be attended to. Lots of weddings this summer...just got finished with one yesterday. Actually, yesterday I taught at our regular two services, then went to surf-n-grill where we baptized 10 people, then I performed a wedding ceremony at the west end of the beach. Mom and I were wiped out after that...so we ate sushi to sort of reward ourselves.
We are planning on going to 1 service (copying what Vineyard did last year...you guys doing that again this year?)...really mixed responses from people about that. Yesterday did seem pretty full both services...so it may just be an epic fail...who knows. It's still worth a try.
Mom has been getting all the arrangements ready for our Chi-town trip next month. I am jonezin for that kind of getaway. Wish we could ALL go.
The Jasmine is in full bloom, and it makes me think of Seagrove and my little kids playing in the pool, or conducting sand war operations on the beach. I smell the sweet Jasmine, and I miss you children so very much...and I hope I've told you often enough how much you each mean to me. I'm a rich man because of you.
Ok...the old man is rambling (this'll learn ya' Jessica, never ask the old one to update!).
Here's a few of the finished pages from my comic book...what do you think?
Monday, May 10, 2010
When I grow up...
Well, I have been feeling rather antsy lately. I'm not happy with what I'm doing and have started considering going back to school. I was thinking about majoring in English and teaching in middle or high school. I love literature and my English teachers, (Mrs. Davis and Cobb) were the two teachers who had the most impact on my life by far. I like the idea of impacting lives like that.
Unfortunately, I got an e-mail from Bright Futures this year saying that my 100% scholarship was over, (because of the time limit.) I believe there is a way to reapply for it, I'm just not sure how. I've got lots of research to do and the deadline to sign up for fall classes is June! Ah!
As most of you know April is moving back to Panama City at the end of the month. She's still going to pay her half of the rent though until the lease is up. Which means I get a two-bedroom apartment all to myself!!! Yay!!
With all this new space on the horizon I've been thinking about hosting a small group. Janelle was really the one who planted the seed in my mind. I go back and forth daily on whether or not I'm ready for that. I feel like I've grown a lot since moving here, but it's just sort of terrifying, the idea of being back in a leadership position. But, on the other hand it's sort of exciting. I was thinking I could work on my cooking skills by cooking dinner for everyone and we could pick a book in the Bible and go through it chapter by chapter. I could research each chapter before hand and come up with different discussion topics. But, that sounds like a lot of work, so I get scared again and think that I shouldn't do it.
Oh, and be praying for my neighbor Meghan. She's been having a lot of issues with her husband lately. I actually got the opportunity to pray for her the other night, which was so cool, (and scary). But, the troubles are continuing and she's starting to feel like divorce is inevitable. She's just really sad and I know God is what she needs, it's just hard to know what to say. I've been trying to be there for her though. It's funny how other people's problems can really wear you down. I know God will work through it though. She's another reason why I'd like to host a small group. I think she would come and I think it might be good for her. Heck, her husband might even come too if I can figure out a child care set-up. Actually, I'll have April's room and I could always pay Savannah, (another neighbor in high school) to watch kids. But their son's bedtime is pretty close to when I would want to start the meeting, (7:00) so I don't quite know how it would work.
Anyway, I'm rambling. I love you all and can't wait to see what's been going on in your lives!
Jessica
P.S. I saw Iron Man 2 this weekend and it was kind of cheesy but really fun. Have you guys seen it? What did you think?
P.P.S. Cotton is really cute, but is starting to enjoy biting my face more than I would prefer. I blame Carl's big fluffy influence.
Unfortunately, I got an e-mail from Bright Futures this year saying that my 100% scholarship was over, (because of the time limit.) I believe there is a way to reapply for it, I'm just not sure how. I've got lots of research to do and the deadline to sign up for fall classes is June! Ah!
As most of you know April is moving back to Panama City at the end of the month. She's still going to pay her half of the rent though until the lease is up. Which means I get a two-bedroom apartment all to myself!!! Yay!!
With all this new space on the horizon I've been thinking about hosting a small group. Janelle was really the one who planted the seed in my mind. I go back and forth daily on whether or not I'm ready for that. I feel like I've grown a lot since moving here, but it's just sort of terrifying, the idea of being back in a leadership position. But, on the other hand it's sort of exciting. I was thinking I could work on my cooking skills by cooking dinner for everyone and we could pick a book in the Bible and go through it chapter by chapter. I could research each chapter before hand and come up with different discussion topics. But, that sounds like a lot of work, so I get scared again and think that I shouldn't do it.
Oh, and be praying for my neighbor Meghan. She's been having a lot of issues with her husband lately. I actually got the opportunity to pray for her the other night, which was so cool, (and scary). But, the troubles are continuing and she's starting to feel like divorce is inevitable. She's just really sad and I know God is what she needs, it's just hard to know what to say. I've been trying to be there for her though. It's funny how other people's problems can really wear you down. I know God will work through it though. She's another reason why I'd like to host a small group. I think she would come and I think it might be good for her. Heck, her husband might even come too if I can figure out a child care set-up. Actually, I'll have April's room and I could always pay Savannah, (another neighbor in high school) to watch kids. But their son's bedtime is pretty close to when I would want to start the meeting, (7:00) so I don't quite know how it would work.
Anyway, I'm rambling. I love you all and can't wait to see what's been going on in your lives!
Jessica
P.S. I saw Iron Man 2 this weekend and it was kind of cheesy but really fun. Have you guys seen it? What did you think?
P.P.S. Cotton is really cute, but is starting to enjoy biting my face more than I would prefer. I blame Carl's big fluffy influence.
Friday, May 7, 2010
stuff stuff stuff
Hello family!
I check this blog everyday to see if someone has posted on it. Is it stupid for me to still get giddy when I see an update from you guys???
A few things going on with me right now.
Good things first:
At alpha Lee has been talking about the difference between operating in the spirit and with our own minds. He was saying that sometimes you are crying and you're brain doesn't know why or doesn't get it, but then when you're done crying you find yourself not bothered by certain things that used to bother you. He said that God was probably working on bringing healing to you at the time but you just didn't know it. Anyway, I thought that was cool.
So last Wed. was my last night playing bass at burn. We are in that time of "lasts" right now in Jacksonville, and it stings, but I know God will be faithful. And Panama City has great fish tacos so that's always good.
Anyway, all these beginning paragraphs had a point initially that I got distracted from. SO at Burn I really felt that God had healed me from the pain Julie had caused over the years and the bitterness I kept set aside for her. It was awesome. So last night, a random opportunity came up for just the two of us to hang out and we went for a walk. I told her, after some small talk, that I was sorry for being so distant and that it was because I was having trouble letting go of the way she acted during my wedding, but that I was better now and wanted to continue our friendship. She knew what I was talking about right away, and said that she was very bitter about not being engaged but knew afterwards that it was wrong to take it out all on me, and that she was really sorry, and that she had been feeling bad about that for some time. WHAT SWEET RELIEF!!! It was so nice to finally talk openly with Julie and remember why we became friends in the first place. I am not getting my hopes up to think that there will not be any more pain in this friendship, however God is always good.
I'm going to New York in 5 freakin days. I absolutely, positively can not wait. I'm excited to be on an airplane...its been 6 years since I was on a plane (that was when we went to chicago). Work is stupid, but i'm rich now because of it, so that's good... if you like that sort of thing.
I'm having specific issues with specific people at work and feeling specifically hurt by their specific choices. So if you want to be praying for that... I'm sure I'll need healing for this one too at some point down the road as well.
Also, becuase of work I don't get to see Matt very much at all. 2-3 hours every day or so at the most and it is usually in a group setting because of an event or something that we're scheduled to be at. Then the other nights he's gone at work till I go to bed. Pooo for me. Hopefully Panama City jobs will offer complementary schedules. :)
Ahhh and remember the drama of the counseling couple that was upset because we didn't go to their counseling? Well more drama from that mama is back!!! They have a young marrieds group on the first friday of every month and are very upset because Matt and Brendan have a CD release show that night that are taking the group away.... heh... So now she's e-mailing Matts mom asking why she decided to host "a party for young couples the same night as their party for young couples". The mom told her it was Brendans doing and not "for 'young couples", but for everyone. I'm not cool about it because I hate that we're obligated to the first friday of month just because we are newlyweds- have we no say in what we want to be involved in?? oh well...
Carl is great but extra fat. And he is completely in love with the fishing toy. He plays with it every single freaking day. Today I woke up and there was a note from matt saying "Carl puked but I cleaned it up"... Good ol' Matt, always to the point.
-Janelle
I check this blog everyday to see if someone has posted on it. Is it stupid for me to still get giddy when I see an update from you guys???
A few things going on with me right now.
Good things first:
At alpha Lee has been talking about the difference between operating in the spirit and with our own minds. He was saying that sometimes you are crying and you're brain doesn't know why or doesn't get it, but then when you're done crying you find yourself not bothered by certain things that used to bother you. He said that God was probably working on bringing healing to you at the time but you just didn't know it. Anyway, I thought that was cool.
So last Wed. was my last night playing bass at burn. We are in that time of "lasts" right now in Jacksonville, and it stings, but I know God will be faithful. And Panama City has great fish tacos so that's always good.
Anyway, all these beginning paragraphs had a point initially that I got distracted from. SO at Burn I really felt that God had healed me from the pain Julie had caused over the years and the bitterness I kept set aside for her. It was awesome. So last night, a random opportunity came up for just the two of us to hang out and we went for a walk. I told her, after some small talk, that I was sorry for being so distant and that it was because I was having trouble letting go of the way she acted during my wedding, but that I was better now and wanted to continue our friendship. She knew what I was talking about right away, and said that she was very bitter about not being engaged but knew afterwards that it was wrong to take it out all on me, and that she was really sorry, and that she had been feeling bad about that for some time. WHAT SWEET RELIEF!!! It was so nice to finally talk openly with Julie and remember why we became friends in the first place. I am not getting my hopes up to think that there will not be any more pain in this friendship, however God is always good.
I'm going to New York in 5 freakin days. I absolutely, positively can not wait. I'm excited to be on an airplane...its been 6 years since I was on a plane (that was when we went to chicago). Work is stupid, but i'm rich now because of it, so that's good... if you like that sort of thing.
I'm having specific issues with specific people at work and feeling specifically hurt by their specific choices. So if you want to be praying for that... I'm sure I'll need healing for this one too at some point down the road as well.
Also, becuase of work I don't get to see Matt very much at all. 2-3 hours every day or so at the most and it is usually in a group setting because of an event or something that we're scheduled to be at. Then the other nights he's gone at work till I go to bed. Pooo for me. Hopefully Panama City jobs will offer complementary schedules. :)
Ahhh and remember the drama of the counseling couple that was upset because we didn't go to their counseling? Well more drama from that mama is back!!! They have a young marrieds group on the first friday of every month and are very upset because Matt and Brendan have a CD release show that night that are taking the group away.... heh... So now she's e-mailing Matts mom asking why she decided to host "a party for young couples the same night as their party for young couples". The mom told her it was Brendans doing and not "for 'young couples", but for everyone. I'm not cool about it because I hate that we're obligated to the first friday of month just because we are newlyweds- have we no say in what we want to be involved in?? oh well...
Carl is great but extra fat. And he is completely in love with the fishing toy. He plays with it every single freaking day. Today I woke up and there was a note from matt saying "Carl puked but I cleaned it up"... Good ol' Matt, always to the point.
-Janelle
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