You've Got Gripes...

So the past two days, I've had not one, not two, but THREE different people ask about something I blogged about, or mostly didn't blog about. It's kind of amusing.

1. (Josh from CT): Why didn't you blog about me coming to visit?
2. (Keva): Why didn't you do a blog about my birthday party?
3. (Crystal): So, I see you're definately not moving back to Lexington.

I'm not griping, I just find it amusing that people actually care about what I do and don't write about. Maybe if people commented and made suggestions, I'd take them more seriously.

In my defense of numbers 1 and 2, I have to say I haven't done too many personal blogs lately, not about my day to day life anyway. I've blogged this week some, but otherwise, they've been few and far in between.

In defense of number 3, well, I have no defense. Truthfully, I just forgot that Crystal lived there (or nearby in Georgetown). When I think of the negative things about Lexington, it obviously doesn't include her. Although, living in the same place as Crystal was very nice, especially after some time of not living in the same town. At this rate, the same state would be nice.

As for you other two, and anyone else who feels I’ve neglected them in my bloggings, I’ll try to be a more active blogger. Hm, maybe I’ll even take some time at some point and do a separate blog about all of my friends, or at least the ones I talk to on a regular basis. That’s a though. Wonder what you guys would think of that? :)

Changes are a comin'...

So, I have some changes coming up soon. Stay tuned. I hope by early next week, you will all know about them.

Good and bad

I was reading this blog entry this morning talking about the good old days of IE (internet explorer) and how, even as evil as it may be now, some good things did come out of it. Good things they did in the beginning, and good things that came from them screwing it up royally.

I was thinking about how life is like that sometimes. Say you have a job you absolutely hate (I don't by the way, but I have). You go to work, do your job and just want to leave. When you finally move on, you take those experiences with you. You know what work environment is good for you and what is not. You learn how to deal with less than pleasant co-workers and deal with things under pressure. So the good part of that is that you get to take your experiences, good and bad, with you.

I think relationships are a lot like that too. Relationships with parents, friends, boyfriends/girlfriends, spouses all fall into this I think. With the exception of people who have been severly abused, who can say that nothing good came out of their relationship with mom or dad? It's even more apparent when it's people that you "chose" to be in a relationship with, like friends or significant others. No matter how bad things may be, there had to be something good in the beginning to create that bond. Obviously that doesn't go to say things don't end. People do change, learn what they like and don't like. Otherwise, we'd all be dating our first boyfriend/girlfriend and how horrible would that turn out (I'm shuttering at the thought of mine).

Anyway, I think I get caught up in this sometimes, as I'm sure we all do. I look at how bad a situation or relationship is and wonder why it just won't work or what's the point? I have to remind myself sometimes that this person or this situation has brought about a lot of good things. My mom/dad used to help me with my homework, my friend led me to Christ, my group of friends and I used to spend countless hours hanging out, having fun and being nice to each other. My best friend has always been there for me no matter what. I guess its easier to look at when its the people closest to you, the ones you hope love you unconditionally (or as much as anyone can) and that you love the same back. But looking at the good stuff, even when it is time to "move on" I think sends you away with a little less hostility and feeling a little better about things.

Yeah, I haven't done one of these in a while, huh? Oh well.

Google Talk

They just keep it coming I guess. Although this one wasn't in my diary. Google Talk is the latest from Google, just released this evening under much speculation, rumors and even denials the past few weeks. It might be cool if I knew enough people with gmail accounts. We shall see I guess.

Google, have you been reading my diary?

So I was reading this article before work today. What's funny is that just the past couple days I've been thinking about how annoying it is that I have so many different email accounts to check. I don't want to forward them all to one because I don't want to be sending things from my personal account. My work account isn't set up to work to send outgoing mail from it, so outlook express and thunderbird don't work for that.

Anyway, I'm just happy that now my problem is relieved. No configuration for outlook, etc...just a small verification email. Which means it's not really being sent from there, but it shows up as if it is, and that's all I care about.

Of course, with all the Google services now available and certain people I know getting all scared about them following them around online, I'm wondering if they haven't just skipped that step and implanted a micro-chip in our brains? :)

Why I am annoyed.

Ok, so I mentioned this article earlier. It annoyed the crap out of me. Not so much the debate of embryonic stem-cell research. I mean, that annoys me too, but that's not what annoyed me about the article. It's more of the 'We Thought (Bill) Frist Was One of Us' comment. It puts a line in the sand between Christians and non-Christians. You're either one of us, or one of them. I don't know about their Bibles, but mine doesn't tell me to just love other Christians. It doesn't say, oh, 'those people' are evil. I mean, to me, this comment makes it sound like Senator Frist isn't a Christian because he doesn't see things the same way they do, other Christian physicians. Maybe it isn't they way they meant it to sound, but I think that is being a little judgemental myself. It's ludacris to think that every single christian, or even christian doctor is going to feel the same way about things. Frist has been very outspoken about being Pro-Life, yet just because he's in support of researching stem cells he can't be pro-life?

I think it just sends the wrong message to people, especially non-christians. I mean, if we can't even love other Christians, how are they supposed to believe we love non-Christians as well. I'm not naive enough to believe everyone should agree on everything, but they shouldn't either. Attacking each other is not setting the Christ-like example. Rebuke and correction are necessary parts of the Christian walk, but not attacks. Not questioning someone's beliefs, someone who we don't even know especially. I just found the article and comment very attacking, not loving. Very judgemental. I get really irritated at judgemental people. I think its more about what we do, how we act, how we "walk the walk", rather than the words we say.

Anyway, I say "good for Bill Frist" for stating what he believes, despite his colleages or even his political party's stance on an issue. That shows that he's a man who makes his own decisions based on whatever, his faith, his heart, his knowledge that something could be used for something good. He doesn't let the world and his reputation sway his beliefs. Standing up for what you believe I think is more important than whether his stance on stem-cell research is right or wrong.

It's been too long...

Ok, so it's been like 10 days since I last posted. I've been kind of busy. I've had a lot going on and some visitors the past couple of weekends. At any rate, I feel its time for at least a feeble attempt at a post. I know, I never finished the stem cell one. I actuaully started and saved it, so maybe I'll take the time to finish it up tonight.

Today I'm feeling kind of odd. I feel good but very pensive I think. There are a lot of things I've been thinking about lately. A lot of random type things. A couple of things I'm really excited about. One is a project I'm thinking of starting, but I have to get some things together first for it. The other is my plans for what I'm going to do after my VISTA year. Yeah, it's near time to start thinking about that again. I can tell you what it's NOT going to be: 1. Another Vista year anywhere. 2. Moving back to Lexington, KY. I think if I moved anywhere in KY, it would be Bowling Green. 3. I'm not moving to Hollywood to become a star. 4. I'm not going to become a groupie for my favorite band although that could be fun.

Okay, so really, that just narrows down 2 things (I would totally do 3 or 4 if given the opportunity...haha!). But hey 2 things is a start. I actually have some ideas. One of which has been the plan for a while...which is staying in this area (somewhere between here and San Jose or Santa Cruz), finding a job and living. Sounds reasonably enough, and still a valid option. However, I've thought of another option for myself. Something a little more extreme (no, it doesn't involve becoming homeless and living here...although if I were going to be homeless, this would be the place to do it). Oh, and it doesn't involve moving to San Francisco. That should have been on the above list of things I'm not going to do. I don't think I could handle the city life :-)

So yeah, as of right now, I have roughly 7 months left. Seems like a lot, but the rest of the time is going to fly by like it did last year. So if you'd like to pray for me in making my decision (which will be made in the next couple months I hope), then that would be great. And if you ask, I'll even fill you in on what I'm thinking about. I'm just not ready to disclose it here yet.