Conversations That Leave You "Spinning"
Have you ever had one of those conversations where something is sort of brought up, but not really. One of those conversations where something is more or less hinted at but the full dialogue surrounding the topic is not had?
I took part in one of those conversations today and it’s left me “spinning.” I’m not exactly sure how the full dialogue will play out but in the meantime I’m left to wonder about a million and one possible scenarios.
It’s kind of like a choose your own adventure story in my mind, except for the fact that I can’t get to the end of the story to see how it all plays out.
Hopefully the full dialogue will be had soon and I can rest easy with my adventure ending in a favorable manner.
Posted on June 22nd, 2008 by David | No Comments »
Guys Night In
I just spent the last 6 hours hanging out with some guys from my small group. Essentially we ate, talked and played video games.
I’m not what you would call a “gamer” although I do enjoy playing video games. However, I have come to a conclusion, while I enjoy the occasional video game, I am not good at them. period.
Haha. Nonetheless it was a great time with some great guys, some great pizza and some great games.
Posted on June 21st, 2008 by David | No Comments »
Productivity Feels Good Cont.
13. cleaned the garage
14. hung two pictures
15. co-lead a worship workshop
Posted on June 21st, 2008 by David | No Comments »
Productivity Feels Good
Here’s what I’ve accomplished over the last two days
1. pruned many of the bushes in my yard
2. bought three new plants
3. planted/transplanted plants
4. barked my front yard
5. mowed the lawn
6. bought a pair of new jeans
7. changed the oil, oil filter and air filter in Monika’s car
8. Washed/detailed my truck
9. bought a garbage disposal
10. rode my bike trainer
11. watered my lawn.
12. went to a cousin’s graduation
Posted on June 20th, 2008 by David | 1 Comment »
Jack, Jeff and Lorenzo
I went with my wife to her cousin’s high school graduation this evening and I have to admit, I am not a graduation ceremony fan. Actually there are two important life events that I just really don’t look forward to going to, weddings and graduations.
They are just too long, oftentimes poorly done, and there is an abundance of awkward small talk. With that being said, I went tonight.
Robin my wife’s cousin graduated from Bellevue Christian High School a pretty high end private school in the Puget Sound area and while the ceremony itself was boring as all get out. I found myself trying to figure out if kids were related to famous people, because of the ritsy nature of the school.
In the end I found two kids (there may have been more) who were related to famous people.
The first was the son of Jeff Kemp, former NFL Quarterback and grandson of Jack Kemp former Presidental and Vice Presidental candidate. Both Jack and Jeff were in the audience.
The second was the daughter of Lorenzo Romar, coach of the University of Washington mens’ basketball team. He too was in the audience with his family.
I thought that was pretty cool.
I wanted to go up and talked to all three guys but I’m sure they have people coming up to them all the time and I didn’t want to be “that guy” at such a special occasion.
However, I was incredibly intrigued thinking about the lives each of them have lived. They each have met important people in their respective fields (Jack has met and worked for or with Presidents for crying out loud).
I wonder what it would be like to be famous? For whatever reason I have some sort of desire to be famous. I don’t know what I want to be famous for, but there is something so intriguing to me about living the life of a celebrity. I’m definitely not in the line of work to become famous and maybe that’s why being famous is so captivating to me.
To think that Jack, Jeff and Lorenzo have all made lots of money, met influential people and have impacted the lives of a lot of people. There is something desirable about that.
Anyway, just being real. I think most of us have some desire to at least for a day, see what it’s like to be famous.
If you could be famous for a day, what would you want to be famous for?
Posted on June 19th, 2008 by David | 2 Comments »
Bling Bling
Git urself a grill or “collect all 10 grillz”
Posted on June 19th, 2008 by David | No Comments »
If You Could…
If you could go back in time to one particular event, what would it be?
Posted on June 18th, 2008 by David | No Comments »
That's My School
I just read that my high school made the Newsweek list of top high schools in America. Below is a link to the News Tribune article as well as a list of the top schools in the state of WA. Go Jags!
What high school did you go to?
Posted on June 17th, 2008 by David | No Comments »
Native Hardtop
I just bought a pair of Native Hardtop sunglasses for riding and they are incredible. They have four interchangeable lenses, stems that can be switched out with others that have a strap, a great case and overall just a nice fit.
I’m planning on riding to work tomorrow if the weather is nice and I can’t wait to wear the glasses.
Posted on June 17th, 2008 by David | No Comments »
Helping Your Child With Media Discernment
There is no doubt about it, we live in a multimedia society and often times it can be a challenge to determine what is acceptable to take in; this is especially true for kids.
Take a look at the Focus on the Family article linked below and use the questions presented to help your kids process what media they consume, and what God thinks about it.
CHECK OUT THE ARTICLE: “Talking to kids about media discernment”
What is the most challenging part of “media discernment?”
Posted on June 16th, 2008 by David | 2 Comments »
