Wednesday, October 28, 2009
Monday, October 26, 2009
Life
My mind is relentless.
Everything tastes so sweet and sour.
It's room temperature.
Static.
Emotion is ever trying.
It induces misery misery misery.
I never really learned how to properly deal with all of this.
My wires were crossed from the beginning.
Who is torn between two like these?
Who is torn for the reasons I am?
Who finds this acceptable rather than appalling?
My emotional structure is faulty.
The pipes leak.
The lights flicker.
The foundation is a sand box.
There are rodents everywhere.
It's all wrong.
Can a man lose his salvation?
Can man's greatest efforts or lack thereof divide him from God's unimaginable grace?
What answer would best serve my life?
What answer would push me in the right direction?
Why am I here?
Why me?
Who am I?
I'm a mess.
I'm tired.
Everything tastes so sweet and sour.
It's room temperature.
Static.
Emotion is ever trying.
It induces misery misery misery.
I never really learned how to properly deal with all of this.
My wires were crossed from the beginning.
Who is torn between two like these?
Who is torn for the reasons I am?
Who finds this acceptable rather than appalling?
My emotional structure is faulty.
The pipes leak.
The lights flicker.
The foundation is a sand box.
There are rodents everywhere.
It's all wrong.
Can a man lose his salvation?
Can man's greatest efforts or lack thereof divide him from God's unimaginable grace?
What answer would best serve my life?
What answer would push me in the right direction?
Why am I here?
Why me?
Who am I?
I'm a mess.
I'm tired.
Wednesday, October 21, 2009
Happy Belated
This past week[end] was pretty great.
Wednesday: Happy Birthday! It started off terrible, being some 45 minutes late to work. Though, things brightened up when Sarah Lo gave me my gift. ;] It was just a gift card, but she knew exactly where to get it. Her High School Musical card and inside jokes put a smile on my face, and I really could never get enough hugs from that beautiful, beautiful girl... woman. She's got a special spot in my heart for definitely. Melissa and a few others went in on a gift card and some cupcakes for me, which was pretty neat, and Liz got me a Starbucks gift card and lunch. Awesome.
I'll only mention very briefly the headache I had later on, my exhaustion and the midterm I had to trudge through.
Thursday, Chelsea took me to Tito's and Venice Beach for my birthday--two firsts for me. The food was ok, but Venice was the better part of the little jaunt. I got to see/meet some interesting people. Cruisin' around, I spotted a watch that I'd really like. I'm definitely going back if I ever do have the cash. We also stopped at this hat place that sold sculptures made of spare metal objects as well with very many options in size. There were terminator and alien statues that cost about $20,000 a piece, but I opted simply for a small replica of Wall-E for about $30. It's pretty rad. Chelsea couldn't really hang any longer, so by the end of our walk up and down the beach, she was pretty much done. Good times.
Friday I had a little trip with my classmates to the Getty Villa in Malibu preceded by my first visit to Alondra Hot Wings. Good Lord, I have found a new favorite place to eat; I'm quite confident I will never tire of hot wings. The wings were fantastic and reasonably priced. Wing Stop? No thanks!
The Villa was a nice little experience, although I'll need another visit or two to really give a proper opinion on the whole place. The blazing heat was a downer.
Saturday night I had dinner with some great people: Fernie, Phil, Neal, Lorena, [Dylan], Lauren, Katina and Timmy. We hit Claim Jumper in Brea. It was a great meal and good conversation. I really appreciate little things like this since I wasn't really going to do anything at all to celebrate in the first place. I really do love what friends I do have. Really, I do. ;] I received a few gift cards and a pretty sweet t-shirt that I actually had to exchange because the fit wasn't quite what I was looking for. After dinner, I went to go see Where the Wild Things Are with Fernie, Phil, and James. I was disappointed here and there, and the theme was a pretty sad one. I kind of liked it though, being the nutty nostalgic person that I am.
Sunday night I had dinner with Matt and Pam in Long Beach. We went down to 2nd Street and Matt introduced me to Open Sesame. We ordered the party platter. Wow. Lots and lots of meat: beef this way and that, chicken here and there, and some delicious bit of lamb, all over a feathery bed of rice. It was great, and the company was nice too. I missed that guy; we were like brothers once, always in trouble or doing something that could have gotten us in trouble when we were young. ;] It's really cool to re-acquaint with one another, and it's been nice getting to know Pam too. They go really well together.
haha.. Matt brought up the time I stole my mom's Frizz-Ease because I liked how slow the fire traveled when it burned. Awesome memories... more nostalgia. ;]
It was a great birthday weekend for sure. ;] ;] ;]
Happy 23rd!
Number of Firsts Experienced: 5
I guess I'll try and get some sleep now. Good night. <3
Wednesday: Happy Birthday! It started off terrible, being some 45 minutes late to work. Though, things brightened up when Sarah Lo gave me my gift. ;] It was just a gift card, but she knew exactly where to get it. Her High School Musical card and inside jokes put a smile on my face, and I really could never get enough hugs from that beautiful, beautiful girl... woman. She's got a special spot in my heart for definitely. Melissa and a few others went in on a gift card and some cupcakes for me, which was pretty neat, and Liz got me a Starbucks gift card and lunch. Awesome.
I'll only mention very briefly the headache I had later on, my exhaustion and the midterm I had to trudge through.
Thursday, Chelsea took me to Tito's and Venice Beach for my birthday--two firsts for me. The food was ok, but Venice was the better part of the little jaunt. I got to see/meet some interesting people. Cruisin' around, I spotted a watch that I'd really like. I'm definitely going back if I ever do have the cash. We also stopped at this hat place that sold sculptures made of spare metal objects as well with very many options in size. There were terminator and alien statues that cost about $20,000 a piece, but I opted simply for a small replica of Wall-E for about $30. It's pretty rad. Chelsea couldn't really hang any longer, so by the end of our walk up and down the beach, she was pretty much done. Good times.
Friday I had a little trip with my classmates to the Getty Villa in Malibu preceded by my first visit to Alondra Hot Wings. Good Lord, I have found a new favorite place to eat; I'm quite confident I will never tire of hot wings. The wings were fantastic and reasonably priced. Wing Stop? No thanks!
The Villa was a nice little experience, although I'll need another visit or two to really give a proper opinion on the whole place. The blazing heat was a downer.
Saturday night I had dinner with some great people: Fernie, Phil, Neal, Lorena, [Dylan], Lauren, Katina and Timmy. We hit Claim Jumper in Brea. It was a great meal and good conversation. I really appreciate little things like this since I wasn't really going to do anything at all to celebrate in the first place. I really do love what friends I do have. Really, I do. ;] I received a few gift cards and a pretty sweet t-shirt that I actually had to exchange because the fit wasn't quite what I was looking for. After dinner, I went to go see Where the Wild Things Are with Fernie, Phil, and James. I was disappointed here and there, and the theme was a pretty sad one. I kind of liked it though, being the nutty nostalgic person that I am.
Sunday night I had dinner with Matt and Pam in Long Beach. We went down to 2nd Street and Matt introduced me to Open Sesame. We ordered the party platter. Wow. Lots and lots of meat: beef this way and that, chicken here and there, and some delicious bit of lamb, all over a feathery bed of rice. It was great, and the company was nice too. I missed that guy; we were like brothers once, always in trouble or doing something that could have gotten us in trouble when we were young. ;] It's really cool to re-acquaint with one another, and it's been nice getting to know Pam too. They go really well together.
haha.. Matt brought up the time I stole my mom's Frizz-Ease because I liked how slow the fire traveled when it burned. Awesome memories... more nostalgia. ;]
It was a great birthday weekend for sure. ;] ;] ;]
Happy 23rd!
Number of Firsts Experienced: 5
I guess I'll try and get some sleep now. Good night. <3
Wednesday, October 14, 2009
Motivation
I have none today.
However, my midterm is still there for me.
What a way to celebrate your birthday.
I'm going to have a hell of a lot of fun this weekend starting tomorrow afternoon.
I'm sick of school.
However, my midterm is still there for me.
What a way to celebrate your birthday.
I'm going to have a hell of a lot of fun this weekend starting tomorrow afternoon.
I'm sick of school.
Wednesday, October 7, 2009
Monday, October 5, 2009
Old Friends
Good weekend...
Yesterday I had lunch with my family at the always amazing Woodranch Grill for both my brother's and my birthday [a little early for me and a little late for him].
Unfortunately, I didn't have the camera with me, so no one gets to see the pan seared salmon I had or the huge slab of prime rib my little brother ordered. Sorry about that. I will say though that although the ribeye they have there is wonderful, and perhaps my favorite, the prime rib was a little disappointing. I had a few bites off of my brother's plate; only the first bite I took was uncontested. It just seemed... plain? Bland? Unexciting? I can't quite pin it down, but it was definitely too cool for being prepared medium. I suppose it's difficult to cook a piece of meat that size consistently proper, but these guys are in the business of it. Maybe my expectations were too high. Either way, I'd still recommend anyone to visit one of their locations as all other food I've enjoyed there has been excellent, and the service is always exceptional. I also finally hooked up the xbox live. Needless to say, I burned a few hours yesterday afternoon.
Friday night was Ignite service as usual with Pastor Chop coming back in good form. His insight was severely missed, and I'm looking forward to what's in store.
Saturday afternoon my mother and I attended a birthday party for a friend of the family's son/grandson/nephew. I stuck around late and hung out with an old friend and his girl. It's been a long while since we've really hung out despite having been best friends for several years while growing up. It was a damn nice night after I got over being a little awkward at first. I missed that guy, and his girlfriend is pretty rad too.
It was a mighty fine weekend indeed. ;]
Yesterday I had lunch with my family at the always amazing Woodranch Grill for both my brother's and my birthday [a little early for me and a little late for him].
Unfortunately, I didn't have the camera with me, so no one gets to see the pan seared salmon I had or the huge slab of prime rib my little brother ordered. Sorry about that. I will say though that although the ribeye they have there is wonderful, and perhaps my favorite, the prime rib was a little disappointing. I had a few bites off of my brother's plate; only the first bite I took was uncontested. It just seemed... plain? Bland? Unexciting? I can't quite pin it down, but it was definitely too cool for being prepared medium. I suppose it's difficult to cook a piece of meat that size consistently proper, but these guys are in the business of it. Maybe my expectations were too high. Either way, I'd still recommend anyone to visit one of their locations as all other food I've enjoyed there has been excellent, and the service is always exceptional. I also finally hooked up the xbox live. Needless to say, I burned a few hours yesterday afternoon.
Friday night was Ignite service as usual with Pastor Chop coming back in good form. His insight was severely missed, and I'm looking forward to what's in store.
Saturday afternoon my mother and I attended a birthday party for a friend of the family's son/grandson/nephew. I stuck around late and hung out with an old friend and his girl. It's been a long while since we've really hung out despite having been best friends for several years while growing up. It was a damn nice night after I got over being a little awkward at first. I missed that guy, and his girlfriend is pretty rad too.
It was a mighty fine weekend indeed. ;]
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