Here's what I've been doing lately:
Work
Read
Workout
Eat
Wedding Planning
TV
FIFA
Sleep
Work
Read
Workout
Eat
Wedding Planning
TV
FIFA
Sleep
Work
Read
Workout
Eat
Wedding Planning
TV
FIFA
Sleep
And today, I add go to the pool.
YEAH!!!!!
Wednesday, May 23, 2012
Wednesday, April 11, 2012
Why the Chicago Cubs will win the World Series in 2012
Top Ten Reasons the Chicago Cubs will win the World Series in 2012
1. Pity overwhelms other teams into "going easy" on the Cubs, which the team takes advantage of.
2. Low expectations from the fan base relieve pressure that has been building over the last 100+ years.
3. Got rid of all the losers in the offseason (Zambrano, Fukudome, Ramirez, Pena).
4. An unseasonably warm winter aids the Cubs in the early months.
5. Pujols and Fielder are out of the NL Central.
6. I have MLB.TV
7. Younger, lower salary players are trying to earn the next ridiculous contract from the Cubs.
8. Derek Rose is going to play CF and dunk some home runs.
9. They hit rock bottom last year. Things can't get worse, right?
10. THEO!
1. Pity overwhelms other teams into "going easy" on the Cubs, which the team takes advantage of.
2. Low expectations from the fan base relieve pressure that has been building over the last 100+ years.
3. Got rid of all the losers in the offseason (Zambrano, Fukudome, Ramirez, Pena).
4. An unseasonably warm winter aids the Cubs in the early months.
5. Pujols and Fielder are out of the NL Central.
6. I have MLB.TV
7. Younger, lower salary players are trying to earn the next ridiculous contract from the Cubs.
8. Derek Rose is going to play CF and dunk some home runs.
9. They hit rock bottom last year. Things can't get worse, right?
10. THEO!
Monday, March 12, 2012
The Naked Lunch Book Review
I've slowly been reading a book.
Slowly, because that's as fast as I can get through it.
Not because I'm overly busy.
Not because I lack opportunity.
But because that is the pace of the book.
The Naked Lunch is a satirical nightmare.
Its coarseness, content, and continuity
Create a mess of absurd meaning beyond words.
Difficult to read and digest,
The Naked Lunch boldly speaks to humanity without candor.
Bursting through the filter of editing, William S. Burroughs
Reveals humanity at its core through drug induced hallucinations,
Repulsing diction, and even more absurd "plot."
The Naked Lunch is disturbing, disgusting, and difficult.
In short, it is humanity.
Messy, uncertain, unexpected.
The book expounds on the enduring primal nature.
Whether in the jungle of Mexico, or InterZone
Man is reduced to the likes of baboons getting their fix.
The Naked Lunch is uncomfortable.
But so is life.
And that's where the reader connects.
Although considered one of the most important novels of the 20th century,
You don't need to read The Naked Lunch to understand it.
You simply need to listen to someone be transparent.
They will let you in on the messiness, the grotesque reality, the depressing truth
That lies underneath everyone's skin.
Life unclothed in expectation, impression, or assumption
Rid of emotion, connection, and action.
Life as it is.
Naked.
-Real and clear.
Then you will not read The Naked Lunch, but experience it.
Slowly, because that's as fast as I can get through it.
Not because I'm overly busy.
Not because I lack opportunity.
But because that is the pace of the book.
The Naked Lunch is a satirical nightmare.
Its coarseness, content, and continuity
Create a mess of absurd meaning beyond words.
Difficult to read and digest,
The Naked Lunch boldly speaks to humanity without candor.
Bursting through the filter of editing, William S. Burroughs
Reveals humanity at its core through drug induced hallucinations,
Repulsing diction, and even more absurd "plot."
The Naked Lunch is disturbing, disgusting, and difficult.
In short, it is humanity.
Messy, uncertain, unexpected.
The book expounds on the enduring primal nature.
Whether in the jungle of Mexico, or InterZone
Man is reduced to the likes of baboons getting their fix.
The Naked Lunch is uncomfortable.
But so is life.
And that's where the reader connects.
Although considered one of the most important novels of the 20th century,
You don't need to read The Naked Lunch to understand it.
You simply need to listen to someone be transparent.
They will let you in on the messiness, the grotesque reality, the depressing truth
That lies underneath everyone's skin.
Life unclothed in expectation, impression, or assumption
Rid of emotion, connection, and action.
Life as it is.
Naked.
-Real and clear.
Then you will not read The Naked Lunch, but experience it.
Monday, January 16, 2012
New Year's Resolutions
So, last year I made no resolutions.
But this year, I will make a few.
In the past, I've accomplished about 50% of my resolutions.
To check this, read this post
So here are my goals for the next year:
1. Read 10 books.
In the past, my goal was 20.
But with a full-time job, part-time ministry, and a girlfriend,
20 would be nearly impossible.
So, 10 books it is.
2. Run a half marathon.
So far in 2012, I have been extremely active.
And my goal to run a half marathon should keep me active.
The goal date is April 29th in OKC.
If you want to pay my registration fee,
I wont argue with you.
3. Save 10% of my salary
This is probably my loftiest goal.
My goal is basically to live on 70% of what I make.
FYI, that's not much money.
4. Write more
I've neglected writing over the past few months.
I've been uninspired,
Slightly stressed,
And strangely busy.
So, I want to write more over the next year.
5. Continue my education.
I'm not quite sure what this will look like,
But in 2012, I want to take a class or 2.
I'm leaving some room to come up with other goals,
But these are the main ones I want to accomplish.
They will be tough,
But when accomplished,
Rewarding.
But this year, I will make a few.
In the past, I've accomplished about 50% of my resolutions.
To check this, read this post
So here are my goals for the next year:
1. Read 10 books.
In the past, my goal was 20.
But with a full-time job, part-time ministry, and a girlfriend,
20 would be nearly impossible.
So, 10 books it is.
2. Run a half marathon.
So far in 2012, I have been extremely active.
And my goal to run a half marathon should keep me active.
The goal date is April 29th in OKC.
If you want to pay my registration fee,
I wont argue with you.
3. Save 10% of my salary
This is probably my loftiest goal.
My goal is basically to live on 70% of what I make.
FYI, that's not much money.
4. Write more
I've neglected writing over the past few months.
I've been uninspired,
Slightly stressed,
And strangely busy.
So, I want to write more over the next year.
5. Continue my education.
I'm not quite sure what this will look like,
But in 2012, I want to take a class or 2.
I'm leaving some room to come up with other goals,
But these are the main ones I want to accomplish.
They will be tough,
But when accomplished,
Rewarding.
Thursday, January 12, 2012
2012
Ok, I have become terrible at this.
But I don't want to be burdened with writing.
Instead, I enjoy it.
And since I already played Temple Run for an hour,
I think it's time to break my silence.
So,
Over the next few days,
I will be reflecting on the worst year of my life.
Not to be depressed (I'm not).
Not to obtain sympathy (I don't want it).
Not to air my grievances,
Boast in life's accomplishments,
Or to explain my emotions and actions.
But simply to say---
--- thanks.
To God,
To the Church,
and to Community,
Although the last year has not been kind,
You are what is unforgettable about 2011.
You were obvious in mysteries.
You were apparent in difficulties.
You were present in silence.
I am forever grateful for your impact in 2011.
But I don't want to be burdened with writing.
Instead, I enjoy it.
And since I already played Temple Run for an hour,
I think it's time to break my silence.
So,
Over the next few days,
I will be reflecting on the worst year of my life.
Not to be depressed (I'm not).
Not to obtain sympathy (I don't want it).
Not to air my grievances,
Boast in life's accomplishments,
Or to explain my emotions and actions.
But simply to say---
--- thanks.
To God,
To the Church,
and to Community,
Although the last year has not been kind,
You are what is unforgettable about 2011.
You were obvious in mysteries.
You were apparent in difficulties.
You were present in silence.
I am forever grateful for your impact in 2011.
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