Its friday night, I should be at the stunna shades party but I just don't feel it. I'd rather be sitting on a comfortable couch, listening to good ol, Chris Thile, (everybody, look into this guy. Hes amazing. Its some sweet folk and blue grass music.) There is a warm brown blanket sitting in the corner all alone by itself; I better go give it some company. (oh man this music is bliss) Talk about comfort, my tea is steaming, the music's soothing, the lighting is just right, its cold outside but inside the blanket feels like heaven. I enjoy this. I fear that this blog may be incredibly long because I could sit here in this situation for hours. I think that going out and partying it up and being social all the time is so very over rated. But maybe this is because I have the option of goind to a party that I feel this way. What if I had no outlet to do anything social at all? Would I still value this time or would I be wishing that I could get out and go to parties? I don't really know. All i know right now is that this right here is better than most things. I say most things because there are somethings in life that are better than this... maybe i'll list them off...
1) Praising the God in Heaven is better than this...
2) Being loved by my family is better than this...
3) Swinging in a hammock at night in hawaii when the stars are out and a tropical breeze is brushing against your skin is better than this...
4) Living in Hobbiton is probably better than this...
5) I'm almost certain that sailing to an unknown island in the tropics with crystal clear water lapping against the side of the boat and the sails full of the light air is better than this....
6) Relaxing on the lake after a session of epic waterskiing and wakeboarding is better this...
the list could go on...
hmmmm, do you know what I just did? I just used some form of psychology on myself to realize what I really enjoy in this life. If what i'm doing right now is one of my favorite things, then the things that are better than this must be amazing. If you want to realize what is amazing in your life all you have to do is think about something that you really enjoy doing and then think of all the things that are better than that. neat!
I feel like writing is great therapy. you can find out some things that are hidden deep down in the unconscous self when you write. especially when you write about whatever in on your mind. I think a little bit of blogging is good for everyone and I would encourage people to hop on the band wagon. even if nobody ever reads what you have to say, there is something therapuetic about getting things out.
I just erased a whole chunk of my blog. I realized that this is too long. So I am stopping. Right.... now... Okay, for reals, I'm stoppiing. I'm done. I done writing... why are you still reading this... are you still reading this because there are words here for you too read?? I think soooo, get some self control and stop reading. Just because there are words here it doesn't mean that you have to read them. Please stop reading. I'm seriously done. all dunskis. done and doneskis. okay. seriously all done. done now. do me a favor... if you stopped reading up there let me know by leaving a comment. (its a trap) okay. I'm done.
-M
(for reals I'm done)
Friday, January 19, 2007
Saturday, January 13, 2007
Breakfast In the Heart
No, I we are not shoving breakfast into someone's chest. We decided to have breakfast this morning. Keith, obviously, is making it and it smells delicious. You should all be jealous of our potato/onion/egg delight we get to have.
This quarter has turned out to be more work than I expected and that was just trying to get the classes. Now that I have the classes, most I need but Improv. Theater I do not, I can just try to get use to my new schedule. Working, hopefully, three days a week, crusade, bible studies, hanging out...still don't know when any of this is going to happen but that is okay by me.
Tine came!!! I loved having her here and while she was here Pete, Steve, Lisi, Sofie, Jose, and Steph Lai, all came. It was weird but great to see all of the Ocean city crew and even stranger to constantly hang out with Cal Poly Ocean city people because I love all of them but we don't all hang out like that a lot. I mean, i see all of them quite often but we never just all get to hang out. It was great to have everyone here. Tine left yesterday. That was sad but I know that she has been called to Minnesota which is okay. I know I will see her again and I can't wait for that day. Till then, I have three letters I get to mail her. Tine, here they come!
I also know that I was suppose to write on here about 2 months ago. I was suppose to add a lot of the exciting things the Heart/myself have been doing. Well, I can't. I can say thanks to Erin for a wonderful birthday surprise. Emily has been a great help with Tea at the heart/her coffee cake (which I love!!!) I don't really think I could mention much else. Except that I turned did turn 21. What a day. I loved being able to hang out with my family on my BIG birthday. Weird though that I never got to celebrate with any of my friends...I don't get to too often because it is the 28th but I have gotten use to the wonderful birthdays my family has for me. I would've liked to have celebrated with my friends but my family was stupendous. This birthday consisted of going to the slopes that ended up being closed, hanging out for the day in Shaver with the fam, sitting in a cabin, playing some games. Going out for dinner but leaving early because it was really cold and we didn't really have a waitress. Going to eat left overs from the night before that turned out horrible but was a great laugh and then just relaxing the rest of the night with a wonderful cake and an AMAZING family.
Life, it can be crazy and one crazy part of my birthday present, which is NOT 100% sure yet but I am really hoping, is a trip to see my parents in Africa!!! I was planning on going over spring break but with that only being about 7 days, it turns out to not be quite long enough. So, instead, I might be going spring quarter! I am excited about this, though I would miss this and my roommates. I have come to love my roommates...most of the time (kidding guys) and so i know that it will be hard to not be around them for an entire quarter. That is the way things have happened but my going this next quarter means that I would be around SLO ALL of next year and I would NOT be graduating early. I am stoked about all options but God knows what will happen. Please be praying for me. I am sure I think you are all great people and I am sure that most of you I do not see enough. Well, I love you and miss you...trust me. Peace on earth and good will toward all men. Here is something our house has somewhat been contemplating this last week or so. "But encourage one another daily, as long as it is called today so that none of you may be hardened by sin's deceitfulness." Hebrews 3:13
Be encouraged,
Joe C.
This quarter has turned out to be more work than I expected and that was just trying to get the classes. Now that I have the classes, most I need but Improv. Theater I do not, I can just try to get use to my new schedule. Working, hopefully, three days a week, crusade, bible studies, hanging out...still don't know when any of this is going to happen but that is okay by me.
Tine came!!! I loved having her here and while she was here Pete, Steve, Lisi, Sofie, Jose, and Steph Lai, all came. It was weird but great to see all of the Ocean city crew and even stranger to constantly hang out with Cal Poly Ocean city people because I love all of them but we don't all hang out like that a lot. I mean, i see all of them quite often but we never just all get to hang out. It was great to have everyone here. Tine left yesterday. That was sad but I know that she has been called to Minnesota which is okay. I know I will see her again and I can't wait for that day. Till then, I have three letters I get to mail her. Tine, here they come!
I also know that I was suppose to write on here about 2 months ago. I was suppose to add a lot of the exciting things the Heart/myself have been doing. Well, I can't. I can say thanks to Erin for a wonderful birthday surprise. Emily has been a great help with Tea at the heart/her coffee cake (which I love!!!) I don't really think I could mention much else. Except that I turned did turn 21. What a day. I loved being able to hang out with my family on my BIG birthday. Weird though that I never got to celebrate with any of my friends...I don't get to too often because it is the 28th but I have gotten use to the wonderful birthdays my family has for me. I would've liked to have celebrated with my friends but my family was stupendous. This birthday consisted of going to the slopes that ended up being closed, hanging out for the day in Shaver with the fam, sitting in a cabin, playing some games. Going out for dinner but leaving early because it was really cold and we didn't really have a waitress. Going to eat left overs from the night before that turned out horrible but was a great laugh and then just relaxing the rest of the night with a wonderful cake and an AMAZING family.
Life, it can be crazy and one crazy part of my birthday present, which is NOT 100% sure yet but I am really hoping, is a trip to see my parents in Africa!!! I was planning on going over spring break but with that only being about 7 days, it turns out to not be quite long enough. So, instead, I might be going spring quarter! I am excited about this, though I would miss this and my roommates. I have come to love my roommates...most of the time (kidding guys) and so i know that it will be hard to not be around them for an entire quarter. That is the way things have happened but my going this next quarter means that I would be around SLO ALL of next year and I would NOT be graduating early. I am stoked about all options but God knows what will happen. Please be praying for me. I am sure I think you are all great people and I am sure that most of you I do not see enough. Well, I love you and miss you...trust me. Peace on earth and good will toward all men. Here is something our house has somewhat been contemplating this last week or so. "But encourage one another daily, as long as it is called today so that none of you may be hardened by sin's deceitfulness." Hebrews 3:13
Be encouraged,
Joe C.
Wednesday, January 10, 2007
A special Guest
Hello dear readers of the Heart of Avalon.
Today's blog comes from me, Erin Bailey (who some might call Grandma), and I am feeling so lucky that I rank high enough to be able to make a special note to the readers. As Matt and I were noticing that Keith and Joe have not blogged in the recent past, we thought we would fill the void with a lovely, little, special note. School has begun and though I have seen less of the Heart of Avalon, I have enjoyed some special visits in the UU with them. Starting school always changes the routine, but it is a sweet time to go home and then reunite with friends here in SLO.....and it is always nice to come back to SLO and realize that you have really come to a place you've made your home.
I was thinking as I read the blog that I hope that we, as readers of Avalon, are able to take this time to sit back and thank the boys for giving us little tidbits of joy to read occassionally here on the blog. They are a heartfelt and genuine crew and we are lucky to know them. So friends, here is a little note to hold on to that I read from this morning:
"Now therefore, be wise, O kings; Be instructed you judges of the earth, serve the Lord with fear, And rejoice with trembling......Blessed are all those who put their trust in Him." -Psalm 2:10, 12
Enjoy your day, Erin Bailey
Today's blog comes from me, Erin Bailey (who some might call Grandma), and I am feeling so lucky that I rank high enough to be able to make a special note to the readers. As Matt and I were noticing that Keith and Joe have not blogged in the recent past, we thought we would fill the void with a lovely, little, special note. School has begun and though I have seen less of the Heart of Avalon, I have enjoyed some special visits in the UU with them. Starting school always changes the routine, but it is a sweet time to go home and then reunite with friends here in SLO.....and it is always nice to come back to SLO and realize that you have really come to a place you've made your home.
I was thinking as I read the blog that I hope that we, as readers of Avalon, are able to take this time to sit back and thank the boys for giving us little tidbits of joy to read occassionally here on the blog. They are a heartfelt and genuine crew and we are lucky to know them. So friends, here is a little note to hold on to that I read from this morning:
"Now therefore, be wise, O kings; Be instructed you judges of the earth, serve the Lord with fear, And rejoice with trembling......Blessed are all those who put their trust in Him." -Psalm 2:10, 12
Enjoy your day, Erin Bailey
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