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So, I can't think of or find any good movies to watch. I'm sure my problem is more with me remembering, because I'm trying to think of some good ones that Kaylynn hasn't seen, but I keep coming up blank.
On that note, my roommate says that Target and Best Buy are carrying "Clear Play" again. A DVD player that filters out words/phrases/scenes based on user preference. I'm thinking this is something to look into. I think you have to pay a monthly membership fee to download regular updates for different movies. It doesn't analyze the movie while its playing; it requires info and then recognizes it and loads it according to user preference. Interesting, but it could get expensive. . .maybe. Idk enough about it yet.
There are evangelistic meetings going on at church this week. I'm obviously at work, and not at the meetings. I will be going Wednesday of course.
I start work at McD tonight. I doubt I will get any training or anything and hope that I can remember everything I need to know.
http://www.clearplay.com/ShopCart.aspx $80 for the player, 3 week back order, and supposedly also available at Target. Plus, you have to buy a membership: $8/month. So, idk. But, you can get 1 month and then just download as many as possible and then quit. The downside is that any new movie you will not have the filter to, but anything older you will already have. There's the info. Make what you will of it.
I have a headache. . .I need to go.
Monday, October 29, 2007
quick post
Things went unexpectedly well Saturday night. They went far far better than I had anticipated. Still, things aren't close to perfect. But it was a conversation, not an argument. They listened. They admitted we had valid points. Over-all, way better than expected. Its just that we have a long ways to go still. I am grateful.
Note on my last blog. I said something to the effect that the prof I discussed with might have been able to beat me. I don't think so now. I would not have been able to argue as positively as I would have liked, but he had holes in his arguments and he had to close discussion because I was ready to grab them. I'm not saying I'm smarter, or more knowledgeable. Just that I think I (personally) do have enough to have presented a valid side to the debate and open questions in everyone's mind.
I may blog more later. This is another busy week, but I wanted to let everyone know how Saturday night went. Thanks for praying.
Hope your week is full of sunshine and everything else.
Note on my last blog. I said something to the effect that the prof I discussed with might have been able to beat me. I don't think so now. I would not have been able to argue as positively as I would have liked, but he had holes in his arguments and he had to close discussion because I was ready to grab them. I'm not saying I'm smarter, or more knowledgeable. Just that I think I (personally) do have enough to have presented a valid side to the debate and open questions in everyone's mind.
I may blog more later. This is another busy week, but I wanted to let everyone know how Saturday night went. Thanks for praying.
Hope your week is full of sunshine and everything else.
Saturday, October 27, 2007
I feel like I should. . .
blog.
So here I am. I suppose that once I start, I will find I have lots to say. At the moment, not that much.
We have 150 high schoolers on campus this weekend. They arrived for a tournament yesterday and it continues today. I don't have to deal with them too much. Just kick the occasional ones out of the gym since they can't be in there.
I start at McD Monday night. I'm not too thrilled, but I need the cash. My car will need work eventually. I know I keep saying that, but it will sooner or later. Preferably before my tire falls off while I'm driving. God has kept me safe thus far though.
We are going to talk to her parents tonight just about everything that has been going on lately. Some of it is really bad. Some of it is just annoying. We can put up with annoying, and have been for months. We have even put up with more than annoying, but can't anymore. I know most of you are probably saying "Its about time," but this is just how its happened.
The new secretary keeps leaving work for me to do. It isn't that I don't have time. Because I do. I sit here and supervise and the work has always been something that is easy, just lots of folding or stapling etc. But what I had to get over is that she leaves it for me. She is the third secretary I worked under and no1 else even asked me to, and she kinda tells me to. It is annoying, but I'm trying not to complain.
My roommates two brothers set up their computers on a desk at our house. We have room and everything, so its not a problem. But they are over there almost more than me now. If we don't count my sleeping hours then they are there more than me. It is kinda cool. Its less quiet. Its nice to have more people around. We get along fine and they are cool guys.
I think the younger one will be moving into my room next semester (if the business office will approve it). I don't mind since my room is huge and rent will drop. It will force me to keep my room clean anyway. Stuff like shared closet space will be a bit interesting, but over-all, the money issue will be worth it, imo. We still have to get it approved by the business office though. =/
My brother got his internet back, and he still hasn't posted his 13th episode. . .what's that about I wonder?
I didn't make tuna this morning, and since that's all I have at my house I brought a bag full of candy to work today for my breakfast/lunch/dinner. I may have to run home at some point to grab a PB sandwich. I have no jam/jelly thus, only PB. Which isn't too bad. Stick a couple snickers on a smothered PB sandwich and its filling and good.
I did well on groceries this month, but I also went out to eat more than normal. Thus, I probably didn't really make anything.
I'm trying not to worry about anything. That is good. I still need lots of money. But God is answering prayer and that is good. I would of course like to win the Monopoly McD contest. If anyone gets boardwalk, lmk. I have parkplace and we can make something work. ;)
Class is class. It is the busy time of year, and things don't slow down until about Christmas day. That is, because I have a module near the end of Nov. and it takes like 5 different papers. "Try to get ahead Dave," you say. But alas, I do not have the time. The paper I'm working on now is due Monday. Next week I work on a message I preach the following Wed. Then that week I work on a paper due that Friday. It keeps going and snowballs, and then AIAUHGUAGHHUAGUAG. Well, maybe not that bad. I have a Jeremiah and Ezekiel class. I have had this professor twice before I think. I have gotten A's both times. I have him two classes this semester. I may get a B in J&E. Mostly my fault. . .ok, all my fault. I don't know, but the way things are going I can see it ending up that way. . .no, no, it should be an A. So far, my GPA is a 3.65 from last year. I'm kinda happy with that. I want a 3.75 when I graduate, but it may be too late. I'm already half-way through this semester, and even one B would seriously hurt my chances of that. Everything else I'm getting A's in.
So, I was sitting in class yesterday, and this is the only regular prof I have had that I had not yet engaged on the version issue went it has arisen. I didn't really have a reason why either, except it just has not seemed the time. Well, yesterday he had a full page in the notes regarding why the KJB position is in error. For some reason I still hesitated. But then I jumped in. He let me say a few things, and closed discussion. I was rather disappointed. He was the only one I was more worried could actually beat me, (due to my ignorance, not his side being right) and instead he just closed discussion. I understand him being able to do that. I don't think it was enough discussion however considering the notes brought us off-topic and 1 full page deserves more time than 1 paragraph. But it wasn't my call.
I find I can argue brilliantly negatively. But so can most anyone. The word perfect kills us. We argue perfect, we must do so from a theoretical stand, not a practical, which negates our whole purpose. Perfect. . .what is perfect? The TR? which TR? How many different editions were there? (plenty. . .at least 6) Which one? We can't claim the one translated for the KJB solely because the KJB was translated from it. That is reverse reasoning. We claim the KJB only because it arose from the TR. So claim a perfect TR and ANY critical guy is going to ask you which TR? And then, who are we to determine that TR?
On the other hand, I can throw out their text without any problem as well. My negative argument is strong, but so is theirs. We are arguing for the complete Word of God. We are arguing for perfection whether we use the word or not. So, while it may help our argument not to use the word "perfect", if the opposition knows anything they will be arguing against perfection anyway.
BUT throwing out perfection, throws out certainty. We argue from certainty first; we must arrive at perfection. But then we must find it. In order to find it, we look, and see the tradition of the TR/KJB. BUT, how often do we fall back on the KJB to point us to the TR? If we do. . .we are arriving at the KJB from the TR tradition, and then arriving at the correct edition of the TR from the KJB. That is not quite the same as circular reasoning. In fact, I think it could pass as sound logic.
There are supposedly three texts, but the majority text holds the same "thinking" position as the critical. They arrive at their texts differently, but neither hold them to be perfect. They hold them to be "best."
Something else that bothers me. Inquisitive natures are good. But don't assume that just because something goes against your argument that it was fabricated (<-- good word; better than saying "made up."). I know some people who last year said that maybe the LXX (LXX = 70; this is another name for the Septuagint. It was complied supposedly by 70 men, and is a Greek translation of the OT) didn't exist, and was just made up by scholars. Anyone arguing my side who says that I want to get away from. Because obviously the Septuagint did exist, and if you mention that maybe it didn't you are demonstrating ignorance of the field/history of the Bible as a whole.
Now, to be fair. This was brought up in a closed setting and thus not as big a deal. It wasn't mentioned as actual argument; but it was mentioned as "maybe the LXX doesn't really exist, [because if it was made up I would have an easier time arguing my side]" This just is not a good thing to say.
There are like 7 guys in the weight room right now. That's a lot for a Saturday morning.
I'm going to have to get a sweatshirt I think. I'm chilly. Partly because the door keeps opening and its cold outside (46).
My mom sent me cookies/brownies and a candy bag along with other stuff. The cookies/brownies are all gone. The candy bag is all I have for food until I get home or unless someone brings me food (unlikely). Normally I do a better job of making this stuff last. Oh well.
I haven't heard many people going to homestarrunner lately. It was a big thing a couple years ago. . .seems to be dying in my circles. Maybe people are too busy, or maybe they just don't talk about it as much.
And its only 11:37. I have all day to write more.
wow, and now its 12:37. 1 whole hour came and went. And I didn't do too much.
I finished some more reading. I should probably do my Greek now or something. I am very very very hungry. Very. And I'm tired of eating candy. I think I'm going to run home real fast and grab some bread and some PB. I don't know what else to do. 3:10.
I'm just gonna post this now so I can close my window. I may come back and edit it before the day is out. If not, have a good day.
Ok, so I'm back. 4:10.
My gf showed up and we talked a little. She is going shopping to buy her sister a birthday present since that is Monday. We are both putting our names on it.
We also talked about tonight. She doesn't think things are going to go near as bad as I have been thinking they will. I can kinda see what she's saying, but at the same time I'm afraid that we have let so much pile up that for me, I want to solve it all now. I think if we try to deal with it slowly it might be ok, but I'm still not sure how to go about it. The biggest problem, that I seem to be able to concisely define is that we are treated like kids. I mean there are others, but something I can bring up and then discuss will be that.
Side note: this office is freezing. I just thought it was really cold today. I went outside and the sun is warm. It isn't great, but its a nice day out, and I'm sitting in here with my fingers wanting to fall off.
I went home and got PB sandwiches. We have this super thin sliced bread. I used 4 pieces each one separated by PB. And then made two sandwiches. mmmmmm. I stuck two candy bars in the middle of the second one to add some seasoning. Yes, chocolate chips woulda been better and more efficient, but I don't have any so, nyah! I have wanted a bag though for a while. It just isn't one of those necessities. Maybe I'll grab one next time I'm shopping and just throw it into the PB. hmm.
You know what sounds good? cheese. Lots and lots of cheese. I need to buy a block I think. It would last me maybe two days.
I'm going to go now. Pray for me tonight. peace. 4:46.
So here I am. I suppose that once I start, I will find I have lots to say. At the moment, not that much.
We have 150 high schoolers on campus this weekend. They arrived for a tournament yesterday and it continues today. I don't have to deal with them too much. Just kick the occasional ones out of the gym since they can't be in there.
I start at McD Monday night. I'm not too thrilled, but I need the cash. My car will need work eventually. I know I keep saying that, but it will sooner or later. Preferably before my tire falls off while I'm driving. God has kept me safe thus far though.
We are going to talk to her parents tonight just about everything that has been going on lately. Some of it is really bad. Some of it is just annoying. We can put up with annoying, and have been for months. We have even put up with more than annoying, but can't anymore. I know most of you are probably saying "Its about time," but this is just how its happened.
The new secretary keeps leaving work for me to do. It isn't that I don't have time. Because I do. I sit here and supervise and the work has always been something that is easy, just lots of folding or stapling etc. But what I had to get over is that she leaves it for me. She is the third secretary I worked under and no1 else even asked me to, and she kinda tells me to. It is annoying, but I'm trying not to complain.
My roommates two brothers set up their computers on a desk at our house. We have room and everything, so its not a problem. But they are over there almost more than me now. If we don't count my sleeping hours then they are there more than me. It is kinda cool. Its less quiet. Its nice to have more people around. We get along fine and they are cool guys.
I think the younger one will be moving into my room next semester (if the business office will approve it). I don't mind since my room is huge and rent will drop. It will force me to keep my room clean anyway. Stuff like shared closet space will be a bit interesting, but over-all, the money issue will be worth it, imo. We still have to get it approved by the business office though. =/
My brother got his internet back, and he still hasn't posted his 13th episode. . .what's that about I wonder?
I didn't make tuna this morning, and since that's all I have at my house I brought a bag full of candy to work today for my breakfast/lunch/dinner. I may have to run home at some point to grab a PB sandwich. I have no jam/jelly thus, only PB. Which isn't too bad. Stick a couple snickers on a smothered PB sandwich and its filling and good.
I did well on groceries this month, but I also went out to eat more than normal. Thus, I probably didn't really make anything.
I'm trying not to worry about anything. That is good. I still need lots of money. But God is answering prayer and that is good. I would of course like to win the Monopoly McD contest. If anyone gets boardwalk, lmk. I have parkplace and we can make something work. ;)
Class is class. It is the busy time of year, and things don't slow down until about Christmas day. That is, because I have a module near the end of Nov. and it takes like 5 different papers. "Try to get ahead Dave," you say. But alas, I do not have the time. The paper I'm working on now is due Monday. Next week I work on a message I preach the following Wed. Then that week I work on a paper due that Friday. It keeps going and snowballs, and then AIAUHGUAGHHUAGUAG. Well, maybe not that bad. I have a Jeremiah and Ezekiel class. I have had this professor twice before I think. I have gotten A's both times. I have him two classes this semester. I may get a B in J&E. Mostly my fault. . .ok, all my fault. I don't know, but the way things are going I can see it ending up that way. . .no, no, it should be an A. So far, my GPA is a 3.65 from last year. I'm kinda happy with that. I want a 3.75 when I graduate, but it may be too late. I'm already half-way through this semester, and even one B would seriously hurt my chances of that. Everything else I'm getting A's in.
So, I was sitting in class yesterday, and this is the only regular prof I have had that I had not yet engaged on the version issue went it has arisen. I didn't really have a reason why either, except it just has not seemed the time. Well, yesterday he had a full page in the notes regarding why the KJB position is in error. For some reason I still hesitated. But then I jumped in. He let me say a few things, and closed discussion. I was rather disappointed. He was the only one I was more worried could actually beat me, (due to my ignorance, not his side being right) and instead he just closed discussion. I understand him being able to do that. I don't think it was enough discussion however considering the notes brought us off-topic and 1 full page deserves more time than 1 paragraph. But it wasn't my call.
I find I can argue brilliantly negatively. But so can most anyone. The word perfect kills us. We argue perfect, we must do so from a theoretical stand, not a practical, which negates our whole purpose. Perfect. . .what is perfect? The TR? which TR? How many different editions were there? (plenty. . .at least 6) Which one? We can't claim the one translated for the KJB solely because the KJB was translated from it. That is reverse reasoning. We claim the KJB only because it arose from the TR. So claim a perfect TR and ANY critical guy is going to ask you which TR? And then, who are we to determine that TR?
On the other hand, I can throw out their text without any problem as well. My negative argument is strong, but so is theirs. We are arguing for the complete Word of God. We are arguing for perfection whether we use the word or not. So, while it may help our argument not to use the word "perfect", if the opposition knows anything they will be arguing against perfection anyway.
BUT throwing out perfection, throws out certainty. We argue from certainty first; we must arrive at perfection. But then we must find it. In order to find it, we look, and see the tradition of the TR/KJB. BUT, how often do we fall back on the KJB to point us to the TR? If we do. . .we are arriving at the KJB from the TR tradition, and then arriving at the correct edition of the TR from the KJB. That is not quite the same as circular reasoning. In fact, I think it could pass as sound logic.
There are supposedly three texts, but the majority text holds the same "thinking" position as the critical. They arrive at their texts differently, but neither hold them to be perfect. They hold them to be "best."
Something else that bothers me. Inquisitive natures are good. But don't assume that just because something goes against your argument that it was fabricated (<-- good word; better than saying "made up."). I know some people who last year said that maybe the LXX (LXX = 70; this is another name for the Septuagint. It was complied supposedly by 70 men, and is a Greek translation of the OT) didn't exist, and was just made up by scholars. Anyone arguing my side who says that I want to get away from. Because obviously the Septuagint did exist, and if you mention that maybe it didn't you are demonstrating ignorance of the field/history of the Bible as a whole.
Now, to be fair. This was brought up in a closed setting and thus not as big a deal. It wasn't mentioned as actual argument; but it was mentioned as "maybe the LXX doesn't really exist, [because if it was made up I would have an easier time arguing my side]" This just is not a good thing to say.
There are like 7 guys in the weight room right now. That's a lot for a Saturday morning.
I'm going to have to get a sweatshirt I think. I'm chilly. Partly because the door keeps opening and its cold outside (46).
My mom sent me cookies/brownies and a candy bag along with other stuff. The cookies/brownies are all gone. The candy bag is all I have for food until I get home or unless someone brings me food (unlikely). Normally I do a better job of making this stuff last. Oh well.
I haven't heard many people going to homestarrunner lately. It was a big thing a couple years ago. . .seems to be dying in my circles. Maybe people are too busy, or maybe they just don't talk about it as much.
And its only 11:37. I have all day to write more.
wow, and now its 12:37. 1 whole hour came and went. And I didn't do too much.
I finished some more reading. I should probably do my Greek now or something. I am very very very hungry. Very. And I'm tired of eating candy. I think I'm going to run home real fast and grab some bread and some PB. I don't know what else to do. 3:10.
I'm just gonna post this now so I can close my window. I may come back and edit it before the day is out. If not, have a good day.
Ok, so I'm back. 4:10.
My gf showed up and we talked a little. She is going shopping to buy her sister a birthday present since that is Monday. We are both putting our names on it.
We also talked about tonight. She doesn't think things are going to go near as bad as I have been thinking they will. I can kinda see what she's saying, but at the same time I'm afraid that we have let so much pile up that for me, I want to solve it all now. I think if we try to deal with it slowly it might be ok, but I'm still not sure how to go about it. The biggest problem, that I seem to be able to concisely define is that we are treated like kids. I mean there are others, but something I can bring up and then discuss will be that.
Side note: this office is freezing. I just thought it was really cold today. I went outside and the sun is warm. It isn't great, but its a nice day out, and I'm sitting in here with my fingers wanting to fall off.
I went home and got PB sandwiches. We have this super thin sliced bread. I used 4 pieces each one separated by PB. And then made two sandwiches. mmmmmm. I stuck two candy bars in the middle of the second one to add some seasoning. Yes, chocolate chips woulda been better and more efficient, but I don't have any so, nyah! I have wanted a bag though for a while. It just isn't one of those necessities. Maybe I'll grab one next time I'm shopping and just throw it into the PB. hmm.
You know what sounds good? cheese. Lots and lots of cheese. I need to buy a block I think. It would last me maybe two days.
I'm going to go now. Pray for me tonight. peace. 4:46.
Saturday, October 20, 2007
Saturday again
Seems like it was just Saturday a little bit ago. But here it is again.
In 1955 today, Tolkien published RotK.
I kinda feel like re-reading WoT, but then I think about all 11 books and that they are 800-1,000 pages long each and I decide not to.
I think when I come home for Christmas I'm going to bring my Brisco tapes back out here with me. We rent 1-2 movies every weekend and we could just watch through the series. . .and its a good series.
"Albus Dumbledore, master wizard and headmaster of Hogwarts, is gay, Harry Potter author J.K. Rowling said Friday after a Carnegie Hall reading." -- Yeah, you probably didn't need to know that, but now you do. Impact on life? Not much really.
I feel like immersing myself in a story. Of course this feeling won't last long. Currently I am stress free because I finished my job and my test. But then I have another paper, and then preach and another paper. And then another paper, and 5 more papers, and three more tests. . .yeah, I won't have time to think about, write, or read a story. Oh well. And I can't read all of WoT in 1 day. . .heh, I tried reading book 11 in 2 days. I didn't get much sleep.
always wanted to write your own comic? Here ya go: http://www.homestarrunner.com/stinko_comic.html
One of my friends was over at the house making a web page the other day. It looked really nice. It made me want to learn more html and work at it. But I don't really have time/drive for a web page anyway. Well, I just spent maybe 30-45 minutes and came out with pretty much nothing. That's too bad. Oh well.
I slept 11 hours last night. I was exhausted, and I went to bed early. It felt good.
We have a the last home VB game of the season today. It is also parents day or some such.
I need a computer job. No, wait. What I need is a job where I work on computers. Any type of business or accounting, etc job will work. I like working with computers and I like working in management and with numbers. Maybe I could do something with that.
So, I finished my argument for the TR over the CT on some forums just now. Turned out to be 8 pages in length.
4 hours left. . .then I'm going to my GF's to watch transformers. =D
I think she gets out of work soon. . .maybe she'll stop by and see me. That'd be cool.
I'm gonna go watch some VB now. Maybe eat this apple I got here. yeah, sounds good....bbl. 2:17.
My girl friend showed up with lots of candy for me since its Sweetest day. She's the best. I'm planning on bringing her flowers tonight. (That sounds wrong. . .I was planning on it before she brought me anything.)
I think I'm letting my tiredness, and lack of time ruin my ingenuity. I talked to my friend and he was disappointed with how I've been doing. . .I am too for that matter.
I need to get my head back into my school work. I have stuff that needs to get done this week.
1.5 hours left. I just want to get out of here.
You know, I hate being broke. Just thought I'd throw that one out there.
I can't wait to be done with school this year.
I think I found something I have been looking for for years. It appears to be a valid work-from-home cite. It just posts jobs from real companies. Of course, it isn't "mega-bucks" or anything. But they are work-at-home jobs. Most are hourly based and some form of telemarketing or another. . .I don't know if I could do it, but staying at home makes it appealing. I would need a land line and a good long distance plan though. Something to think about anyway.
Well, I'm gonna get going. . .hope your weekend is going well. 5:41.
In 1955 today, Tolkien published RotK.
I kinda feel like re-reading WoT, but then I think about all 11 books and that they are 800-1,000 pages long each and I decide not to.
I think when I come home for Christmas I'm going to bring my Brisco tapes back out here with me. We rent 1-2 movies every weekend and we could just watch through the series. . .and its a good series.
"Albus Dumbledore, master wizard and headmaster of Hogwarts, is gay, Harry Potter author J.K. Rowling said Friday after a Carnegie Hall reading." -- Yeah, you probably didn't need to know that, but now you do. Impact on life? Not much really.
I feel like immersing myself in a story. Of course this feeling won't last long. Currently I am stress free because I finished my job and my test. But then I have another paper, and then preach and another paper. And then another paper, and 5 more papers, and three more tests. . .yeah, I won't have time to think about, write, or read a story. Oh well. And I can't read all of WoT in 1 day. . .heh, I tried reading book 11 in 2 days. I didn't get much sleep.
always wanted to write your own comic? Here ya go: http://www.homestarrunner.com/stinko_comic.html
One of my friends was over at the house making a web page the other day. It looked really nice. It made me want to learn more html and work at it. But I don't really have time/drive for a web page anyway. Well, I just spent maybe 30-45 minutes and came out with pretty much nothing. That's too bad. Oh well.
I slept 11 hours last night. I was exhausted, and I went to bed early. It felt good.
We have a the last home VB game of the season today. It is also parents day or some such.
I need a computer job. No, wait. What I need is a job where I work on computers. Any type of business or accounting, etc job will work. I like working with computers and I like working in management and with numbers. Maybe I could do something with that.
So, I finished my argument for the TR over the CT on some forums just now. Turned out to be 8 pages in length.
4 hours left. . .then I'm going to my GF's to watch transformers. =D
I think she gets out of work soon. . .maybe she'll stop by and see me. That'd be cool.
I'm gonna go watch some VB now. Maybe eat this apple I got here. yeah, sounds good....bbl. 2:17.
My girl friend showed up with lots of candy for me since its Sweetest day. She's the best. I'm planning on bringing her flowers tonight. (That sounds wrong. . .I was planning on it before she brought me anything.)
I think I'm letting my tiredness, and lack of time ruin my ingenuity. I talked to my friend and he was disappointed with how I've been doing. . .I am too for that matter.
I need to get my head back into my school work. I have stuff that needs to get done this week.
1.5 hours left. I just want to get out of here.
You know, I hate being broke. Just thought I'd throw that one out there.
I can't wait to be done with school this year.
I think I found something I have been looking for for years. It appears to be a valid work-from-home cite. It just posts jobs from real companies. Of course, it isn't "mega-bucks" or anything. But they are work-at-home jobs. Most are hourly based and some form of telemarketing or another. . .I don't know if I could do it, but staying at home makes it appealing. I would need a land line and a good long distance plan though. Something to think about anyway.
Well, I'm gonna get going. . .hope your weekend is going well. 5:41.
Friday, October 19, 2007
Thursday, October 18, 2007
the work week
Day 1 - new kid; learning the ropes, and treated as such
Day 2 - shy kid; continue learning, asked if always this quiet, and if I'm ok
Day 3 - just work; accepted my personality as shy, and now we all just work
Day 4 - good worker; recognized as a hard worker and delegated to different jobs accordingly
Day 5 - Preferential treatment continues
Day 6 - Given easier work; some trust extended
Day 7 - I quit. . .=D
Yeah, that kinda sums up my 7 days at Spacesaver. I wake up and my whole body aches. It is almost like a complete body workout. My back, arms, abs, and legs are all sore. My hands are killing me too. That is weird for me. It is like in the bones. . .I don't like it. Hopefully it will go away after tonight. I have to have a tight grip throughout the entire night.
I'm starving. Haven't been eating too much lately. Mostly because I need sleep and I'm too lazy to get up early to pack myself a lunch. I eat when I get up and then go all night without eating. Then I usually eat something when I get home.
I need to go grocery shopping again. Need eggs, peanuts, bread, and possibly mayo.
I've spent a lot in gas this past week.
I cut my hair again. It looks pretty good.
I hope McD has lots of cookies to throw away again if I work there. I could use cookies.
Halloween is coming up. I wonder if I'll get a candy bag this year.
Chocolate cake sounds really good right now.
I have my Greek midterm in the morning. I'm kinda worried, but we'll see how it goes.
I wonder if I can make Mac and cheese and tuna in 15 minutes before I need to go to work. . .hmmmm
I'm hungry if you can't tell.
I need to go. . .Hope you're all doing well. Peace. 9:06
Day 2 - shy kid; continue learning, asked if always this quiet, and if I'm ok
Day 3 - just work; accepted my personality as shy, and now we all just work
Day 4 - good worker; recognized as a hard worker and delegated to different jobs accordingly
Day 5 - Preferential treatment continues
Day 6 - Given easier work; some trust extended
Day 7 - I quit. . .=D
Yeah, that kinda sums up my 7 days at Spacesaver. I wake up and my whole body aches. It is almost like a complete body workout. My back, arms, abs, and legs are all sore. My hands are killing me too. That is weird for me. It is like in the bones. . .I don't like it. Hopefully it will go away after tonight. I have to have a tight grip throughout the entire night.
I'm starving. Haven't been eating too much lately. Mostly because I need sleep and I'm too lazy to get up early to pack myself a lunch. I eat when I get up and then go all night without eating. Then I usually eat something when I get home.
I need to go grocery shopping again. Need eggs, peanuts, bread, and possibly mayo.
I've spent a lot in gas this past week.
I cut my hair again. It looks pretty good.
I hope McD has lots of cookies to throw away again if I work there. I could use cookies.
Halloween is coming up. I wonder if I'll get a candy bag this year.
Chocolate cake sounds really good right now.
I have my Greek midterm in the morning. I'm kinda worried, but we'll see how it goes.
I wonder if I can make Mac and cheese and tuna in 15 minutes before I need to go to work. . .hmmmm
I'm hungry if you can't tell.
I need to go. . .Hope you're all doing well. Peace. 9:06
Tuesday, October 16, 2007
LotR character
I am Elrond btw. . .I didn't save the paragraph, but I wasn't too impressed with it anyway.
Monday, October 15, 2007
argh!
This week is terrible. I am working third shift, which in itself is bad. Then the job is physically demanding and I am always exhausted. But the worst thing is the fact that I don't get to see my gf very much. Add to that fact that her best friend is going through a really hard time, and neither of us are in the best mood and we both miss each other a lot right now. bleh!
So, this girl I know loves this guy. And he loves her. But he has 3 years of school left and she is changing her degree to two years. Anyway, her dad got upset and decided that they couldn't talk to each other. Part of it was the fact that she is changing her degree. Part of it is that she might be able to get married sooner if she's out of school, though that wasn't what she was thinking. Now granted, she wouldn't be allowed to live at home nor would they keep paying for her college. . .but she's going to break up with him. They are talking about it of course. And its their decision as a couple I guess....but her dad made it. Now, if you are going to give up the person you love and planned on marrying because your dad has a control problem . . . idk. I told her it was a bad idea. Maybe she's scared. Maybe he's scared. Idk. It makes no sense to me. I can't fathom it. Where do parents get off with the god-syndrome? "Yes, you can." "No you can't." Do this, do that. I'm sick of rules, and I'm sick of people trying to project their authority where it does not belong.
It baffles me that anyone could do that anyway. Why would anyone as a parent say that? Well, true. But I understand that more than the fact that the two of them are going to break up over it. Really. . .what does that mean? My first guess is that they don't care about each other that much. But then again, he skipped all his classes today and she cried all day. So, obviously they care in some sense. I would like to clunk their heads together to wake them up. They need to learn to grow up and be adults and not wait for permission to do so.
Anyway, I have to go. ttyl.
So, this girl I know loves this guy. And he loves her. But he has 3 years of school left and she is changing her degree to two years. Anyway, her dad got upset and decided that they couldn't talk to each other. Part of it was the fact that she is changing her degree. Part of it is that she might be able to get married sooner if she's out of school, though that wasn't what she was thinking. Now granted, she wouldn't be allowed to live at home nor would they keep paying for her college. . .but she's going to break up with him. They are talking about it of course. And its their decision as a couple I guess....but her dad made it. Now, if you are going to give up the person you love and planned on marrying because your dad has a control problem . . . idk. I told her it was a bad idea. Maybe she's scared. Maybe he's scared. Idk. It makes no sense to me. I can't fathom it. Where do parents get off with the god-syndrome? "Yes, you can." "No you can't." Do this, do that. I'm sick of rules, and I'm sick of people trying to project their authority where it does not belong.
It baffles me that anyone could do that anyway. Why would anyone as a parent say that? Well, true. But I understand that more than the fact that the two of them are going to break up over it. Really. . .what does that mean? My first guess is that they don't care about each other that much. But then again, he skipped all his classes today and she cried all day. So, obviously they care in some sense. I would like to clunk their heads together to wake them up. They need to learn to grow up and be adults and not wait for permission to do so.
Anyway, I have to go. ttyl.
Thursday, October 11, 2007
Stolen material
Yeah, I saw this on Phil's blog so I figured I'd take it too.
http://quizfarm.com/test.php?q_id=43870
Fundamentalist --> 93%
Reformed Evangelical --> 93%
Evangelical Holiness/Wesleyan --> 79%
Neo orthodox --> 50%
Charismatic/Pentecostal --> 29%
Classical Liberal --> 29%
Emergent/Postmodern --> 25%
Modern Liberal --> 4%
Roman Catholic --> 4%
Generally speaking, I'm happy with my results given that some questions were worded somewhat poorly. I was somewhat surprised that "Neo-orthodox" was 50%, but I'm guessing it was from the poorly worded questions.
I started a 3rd shift job last night. I take metal shelves off the ling and put them in a box according to the order number, part, and box quantity. The shelves do not ride on a low line, but rather hang from hooks about 10ft above us, so it is constantly working my shoulders. Which is good....but I was so sore today. I have to go back tonight. Thankfully, next week is a module so I won't be worrying about sleep too much. Then, I will try to go get a job at McD since I won't be able to keep this up.
Need to go, got lots to do.
http://quizfarm.com/test.php?q_id=43870
Fundamentalist --> 93%
Reformed Evangelical --> 93%
Evangelical Holiness/Wesleyan --> 79%
Neo orthodox --> 50%
Charismatic/Pentecostal --> 29%
Classical Liberal --> 29%
Emergent/Postmodern --> 25%
Modern Liberal --> 4%
Roman Catholic --> 4%
Generally speaking, I'm happy with my results given that some questions were worded somewhat poorly. I was somewhat surprised that "Neo-orthodox" was 50%, but I'm guessing it was from the poorly worded questions.
I started a 3rd shift job last night. I take metal shelves off the ling and put them in a box according to the order number, part, and box quantity. The shelves do not ride on a low line, but rather hang from hooks about 10ft above us, so it is constantly working my shoulders. Which is good....but I was so sore today. I have to go back tonight. Thankfully, next week is a module so I won't be worrying about sleep too much. Then, I will try to go get a job at McD since I won't be able to keep this up.
Need to go, got lots to do.
Monday, October 8, 2007
edit: I wanted a title in here...here it is
im busy, but I thought I would let you all know that I don't miss WoW anymore. I have been busy and I'm sure that's part of it, but I have also just been doing other stuff. So, yeah, good news there.
I really really really really really don't want to work at McD. But I may have to. If I don't find another job this week I'm applying there. Really. . .I mean it. Seriously.
And. . .I'm trying to be happy. And smile. People say I don't smile. About 6-7 years ago, people I worked with said I smiled too much. I remember smiling a lot. Something happened in that time. Must not have been good, because now my face is stuck in a non-smiling position and even when I try to work on it people tell me I don't look very happy. Rats. Oh well. . .Idk why I decided to wait till closing time to blog, because now that I start typing I think I could just keep going.
I'm getting better at typing too. Usually, I need to be thinking what I'm typing rather than trying to read it from something else or copy it, but I rarely look at the keyboard and I can type somewhat fast. Probably not as fast nor as accurate as my sister, but hey. . .
I miss you guys. All of you. Hope you are all fine. And I can't wait to see most of you around Christmas. Matt. . .well, I understand and I'm happy for you. But you will definitely be missed.
I need to run. 3 more months. That's all. I can make it.
btw, I got 51/50 on my greek vocab test. Greek this year has been surprisingly easy. Kinda scary considering . . .I gtg. 9:53.
I really really really really really don't want to work at McD. But I may have to. If I don't find another job this week I'm applying there. Really. . .I mean it. Seriously.
And. . .I'm trying to be happy. And smile. People say I don't smile. About 6-7 years ago, people I worked with said I smiled too much. I remember smiling a lot. Something happened in that time. Must not have been good, because now my face is stuck in a non-smiling position and even when I try to work on it people tell me I don't look very happy. Rats. Oh well. . .Idk why I decided to wait till closing time to blog, because now that I start typing I think I could just keep going.
I'm getting better at typing too. Usually, I need to be thinking what I'm typing rather than trying to read it from something else or copy it, but I rarely look at the keyboard and I can type somewhat fast. Probably not as fast nor as accurate as my sister, but hey. . .
I miss you guys. All of you. Hope you are all fine. And I can't wait to see most of you around Christmas. Matt. . .well, I understand and I'm happy for you. But you will definitely be missed.
I need to run. 3 more months. That's all. I can make it.
btw, I got 51/50 on my greek vocab test. Greek this year has been surprisingly easy. Kinda scary considering . . .I gtg. 9:53.
Tuesday, October 2, 2007
starting again
So, I app'd at McD. I asked for $9/hr. I ended last time making $7. They told me they could give me $8. I also heard about a factory job about 30 min away making 10-12, but I would need to work 5 days a week. Its all 3rd shift. My plan: work the factory job for two weeks and then work McD until next summer. That's my plan...yay! right?
Other things are going well. . .I guess. I'm feeling better, and that can make up for lots of other things going well. I mean, I can feel sick and things go well and its awful. But things can be so-so and I feel better and its so nice.
Well. . .I'm excited about Christmas. Only 3 months. yay!
I am trying to lose some weight again. We'll see how it goes. I'm not going to be able to lift if I get this other job. Even the McD job will infringe on my normal workout. I might have to rearrange it. =/
So, last year I had chili beans and liked them the first time. This year, I have had baked beans occasionally because Kaylynn brings them for lunch and she shares. But now I bought some to eat with my tuna. . .I love baked beans. mmmmMMmmm Hopefully they don't get old like the chili beans did. I also can't afford to eat half a can every day. That's like another $.50 a day. But for now, they are good and I'm happy.
I love her. She makes me so happy.
There is a VB game tonight. And another one on Thursday and another one on Friday. Lots of home games this week. I also found out I'm going to be working the football game again instead of supervising. /shrug. I like knowing ahead of time.
I'm trying to find someone to cover for me so I can go to Fall festival with my gf. Hopefully someone will.
alright, brb. 6:41
well, i gtg. . .9:41
Other things are going well. . .I guess. I'm feeling better, and that can make up for lots of other things going well. I mean, I can feel sick and things go well and its awful. But things can be so-so and I feel better and its so nice.
Well. . .I'm excited about Christmas. Only 3 months. yay!
I am trying to lose some weight again. We'll see how it goes. I'm not going to be able to lift if I get this other job. Even the McD job will infringe on my normal workout. I might have to rearrange it. =/
So, last year I had chili beans and liked them the first time. This year, I have had baked beans occasionally because Kaylynn brings them for lunch and she shares. But now I bought some to eat with my tuna. . .I love baked beans. mmmmMMmmm Hopefully they don't get old like the chili beans did. I also can't afford to eat half a can every day. That's like another $.50 a day. But for now, they are good and I'm happy.
I love her. She makes me so happy.
There is a VB game tonight. And another one on Thursday and another one on Friday. Lots of home games this week. I also found out I'm going to be working the football game again instead of supervising. /shrug. I like knowing ahead of time.
I'm trying to find someone to cover for me so I can go to Fall festival with my gf. Hopefully someone will.
alright, brb. 6:41
well, i gtg. . .9:41
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