The Way Life Really Works...
Current mood: contemplative

Sometimes relationships are like brushing your teeth and then drinking a glass of orange juice.  Now, if your reaction to that was something along the lines of, "Ooooh, that sounds scrumptious!" then you probably dont know what I'm talking about.

All I'm saying is that the 'dating process' oft leaves one with a less than desired taste in the mouth. figuratively speaking.

In case ya'll didnt know, life doesnt always work out like it did for Casey Jones and April O'Neil in Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles I. And if I remember correctly (which I do), Casey didn't even make an appearance in The Secret of the Ooze. I mean, seriously. Sometimes it's even beyond the control of the parties involved. Think back to to Mortal Kombat I and the beautifully developed romance between Johnny Cage and Sonya Blade. They leave you with the feeling that everything's gonna be all daffodils and strawberries. But don't stop there. Move forward and remember how within the first five minutes of the sequel, Johnny Cage gets his neck snapped by Shao Kahn, the Emperor of Outworld. See what a mean?!

Now one story I truly respect was the one involving Chip, Dale, and Gadget in Chip and Dale Rescue Rangers . Now here, you find a believable story involving a love triangle that throughout the four year run of the show was never resolved. Sound familiar? Does to me. Unrequitted love is the daily special, and there's plenty to go around, so don't count on any 86-ing tonight.

Anyway,  I've done a lot of research, and my findings are kinda legit. I mean, if you could come up with a better way of figuring all this out, well then let me know. We can compare notes. I did study a few other cases, but i didn't think Super Human Samurai Cyber Squad,  Ghost Busters Extreme or Barnyard Commandos really had the kind meaty evidence that I was looking for.

Currently listening : Disneymania 4 By Disneymania Release date: 04 April, 2006

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Morning will come
Current mood: okay
Category: Life

God is incredible. He is so gracious and forgiving and kind. He is such an encourager and an unbelievable reliable foundation for my life. I am ashamed that I don't give him the credit he deserves for everything and anything good about my life.

I think that I am finally in a place where I feel that I am smack dab in the middle of God's will. I have a  purpose again. A sense of doing what God created me to do. A sense that I am actually starting to pursue and live out the desires of my heart.

Now don't get it twisted. Life has been throwing a number of curve balls in my direction lately. And I've had to deal with a lot of trials these past few weeks, and even as I'm writing this blog, there are a few that continue to test my faith. But I am so committed to doing that whole "take up your cross daily" thing and watching what God does with that.

Lastly, I would just like to encourage anyone out there dealing with hard times to remember that God graces us with the gift of seemingly endless tomorrows. The sun will rise in the morning and you will get another chance to fight the good fight. Put your trust in Him, and you'll really get to know that peace that passes all human understanding.

Currently reading : Wild at Heart: Discovering the Secret of a Man's Soul By John Eldredge Release date: 03 April, 2001

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Life
Current mood: less than chipper
Category: less than chipper Life

I have to believe that joy is something that exists and is granted to us separate of our strivings for it. That life is much more that trying 'do things right' all the time, as though by getting C's or above on our daily christian efforts we somehow guarantee God's commitment to make our lives as peaceful and non-heart breaking as possible.

Paul, did a lot of striving, and he didnt exactly end up on the cover of Newsweek. In fact, he and a slew of other 'superhero christians' of the past ended up getting served some incredibly difficult plates. But, no one could come away from their stories/testimonies with a sense that they were joyless or defeated or deflated in the least. These guys had something that lifted their spirits above there human circumstances.

That's incredible. I want that. I've been eating from the "behave and things will work out" trough for far too long. Cuz that thinking is dangerous. When you are following J.C. wholeheartedly and all of a sudden, it seems that someone has just taken a dump on your life, your joy has got to be wrapped up in something a lot deeper than "I had my quiet time every day for the past 3 months."

Anyway, i realize all this, and yet i feel that i'm not there yet. I havent fully grasped it all. And i think i've set myself up a little bit for disaster and frustration. Dah well. I guess it's good to at least recognize it. Cuz, my heart is in a tough spot, and i think that seeing where i need to be is a baby step in the right direction. Well, peace out folks.

Currently listening : Cupid By 112 Release date: 10 February, 1997

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Missing you
Current mood: contemplative
Category: Romance and Relationships

I dont know if it's just me, but I think I've noticed something considerably important. I know it's gonna sound crazy at first, but... I think that "they" have been shrinking the size of cheese slices over the course of my life. Seriously.  When I was a kid, I used to sneak to the fridge for a midnight snack of Kraft singles, and I remember how large and tasty that slice of cheese used to be. I just dont get that anymore. I dont know. Maybe it's me. Maybe I've changed. If I have... well... "Kraft, I'm sorry. I never meant to let you go. You were a friend to the friendless. You were a shelter on a rainy day. You were one of my taste buds' best friends, and I just want to get back where we used to be... to find what we lost... to feel the magic again... When we had it together, we had it good... Without you, I feel like a Teletubby on a road trip...

Oh...

Umm....

Gee... That got out of countrol... I hope nobody really reads these things...

Currently listening : Hero By Kirk Franklin Release date: 04 October, 2005

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Fine
Current mood: refreshed

Ok. So, I think I'll finally give this Myspace thing some attention. But not too much. There are other important things going on in life. Life Trapped in the Closet parts 6-10 coming out tonight. Ha. Seriously though, Blue Devil Basketball is starting up soon and I'm gonna be all over that. Ok. I hate journaling. I'm out.

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