"All I want is to feel this way"

Today the Novus Dux social club of which I am a part ate lasagna at my home home. Mom cooked and it was fabulous.

Now 11 hours later I feel sick and tired. For some reason my stomache is not feeling well at all so I shall be sleeping soon. My first test of the semester is tomorrow. Biology 1000. It shouldn't be too bad.

I played a couple of rounds of Halo 2 on Xbox Live tonight. I have won 4 of my last 5 ranked rumble pit games. I seem to be doing very well. I hope I can keep it up. I wonder if I will still play Halo over the internet in 5 years. Perhaps in my downtime, but I sort of doubt it.

Halo was briefly in my dream last night. Ricky and I were arrested for making a mess of all the wiring at the Ball State student center in the middle of the night. So we were taken by AU's campus security somewhere. On the way we passed an army-like training course that reminded my of Halo because there were like flags or something. It was a very strange dream. The security guard was nice, but we were still going to get in big trouble. Us messing up all of their wiring was even on international news according to Wilbe. Maybe my lack of sleep makes me dream wierd things.

The Iraqi's voted today for the first time. It seems to have been very successful. Hopefully their country will begin to stabalize.

Song of the Day: All I Want - Toad the Wet Sprocket

"In the air, I'm sensing a change in weather"

Saturday was a nice day. My 2nd sledding experience in the past 3 years was not nearly as enjoyable as the first...but it was memorable.
After being lost for over 1 hour looking for the gigantic hill we pulled up to the side of the road and hiked out to the place.

We found a very steep short hill. It was steep enough that the ride lasted awhile, but also too steep and long to want to ride a lot. Overall not worth the drive. But it was funny getting lost and turning around a lot on snow-covered country roads and pushing Phil's van through a stop sign.

And Rogers had a good time and was glad we went, which makes it even better.

Had a nice time just listening to the radio with Brian as we drove.
A downer to end the night. I found that a box of Thin Mints that I have saved for the past year had been pillaged by someone. Very disappointing to save something for so long and not reap the fruits of your labor.

Song of the Day: Crazy Life - Toad the Wet Sprocket

"I'm in love with American movies"

The weekend has arrived again. Last night I went to see Million Dollar Baby at 1:20 a.m. before getting up for my 9:00 a.m. class. To make a boring story short I have had a mere 4.5 hours of sleep over the past 42 or so hours. Plus a nap of about 1 hour, so I guess that's not too bad.

Tonight I went to see Hide and Seek with Robert DeNiro and Dakota Fanning. I wonder if Dakota Fanning will still be famous in twenty years. She's a cute little girl who seems to be a good actress. The movie was okay.
Million Dollar Baby on the other hand was excellent.

I'm a big movie fan. Whenever I have time to myself, I am always excited to lay down on the couch and pop in a movie. I guess I like be suspended in disbelief. On Fall Break I watched 5 movies in three days or something ridiculous like that. So since I like movies so much and Lisa gets tired of watching them all the time, we made a deal that we have movie night. So we rent a movie (or go to one) once a week. It seems to be working out well. We usually don't have to hard of a time agreeing on one as long as they are in, of course I'll watch most movies simply out of interest.

So that's why I go to the movie theatre at 1:00 a.m. I love the theatre experience and it's hard to pass it down when it's absolutely free. And what can be better than free popcorn with as much butter as you think you can handle? Not much. 4.5 hours of sleep is nothing. In another two years these opportunities will have passed me by. Until then I'll sacrifice sleep for a flick anytime. In fact, I'm tempted to start Some Like it Hot right now and fall asleep on the couch...nope I think I'm too tired.

Song of the Day: Chemical Party - Gavin DeGraw

"Count the headlights passing on the road"

Well, I just put this on my AIM profile. Maybe I'll get some readers. A scary proposition. But I'm not selling out and making this thing entertaining or anything.

My first test of the semester is on Monday and I need to start studying. Too bad. I'm going to see Million Dollar Baby tonight at Midnight. I got an 9:00, but it's too hard to pass up a free movie with free popcorn etc.

So on March 15, Better Than Ezra's greatest hits comes out. Then Coldplay the end of March and Better Than Ezra Before the Robots in April. It's going to be a great spring, music wise anyway.

I liked Better Than Ezra after "Desperately Wanting" came out. I bought How does your Garden Grow after hearing "At the Stars." About two years later, I bought their other two cds in about a two week span and they've been one of my favorite bands ever since. Only seen them three times in concert so far. One fell through in the Bahamas. That was unfortunate. Anyway, they're a great live band. Very fun and entertaining.

On celebrity. I've met Better Than Ezra members a couple of times. They seem to be pretty nice guys. I was nervous though to talk to them. I don't know why. It is odd, how I hold celebrities in such high esteem. (although Better Than Ezra are far from bonifide celebrities). I'm also one of those people who lays around on Saturday's with Lisa watching VH1 shows about celebrities. There is something about them that awes me although they are people just like me. Wow, I really am boring.

I have also gotten Jason Biggs and Alicia Silverstone's autographs in person. Just a tidbit.

Song of the Day: Happy Day Mama - Better Than Ezra

"I'm the richest man in the world"

I've been realizing recenltly how much God has blessed me. So very much. I am so undeserving yet I have all of the following in my life:
-salvation
-wonderful girl
-amazing family
-great friends
-tons of unnecessary possessions
I'm always happy. I'm intelligent and could be headed towards a good career. My grandparents are all still alive! I have really had nothing really bad happen in my life. The worst thing is that I let God down countless times. Over and over again, and yet he blesses me. I could try to make up reasons that I could deserve these blessings, but the truth is I don't. I don't deserve squat.
I am very grateful for my blessings. I really am. Maybe I should show it more through my actions...the way I live.

I ate a 3 Bit candy bar from Regis, my roommate in Lithuania. I hope he is doing well out there. I wonder if I'll ever see him again. Wow that was a change in topic.

Song of the Day: Fly from Heaven - Toad the Wet Sprocket

"I know that times must change"

Our first intramural game was today. I though I would be terrible since I haven't played since May, but I really did decent. Keep in mind our competition wasn't great, but I only missed a couple of shots and overall it went well. Man that feeling was good though. The feeling that you made the right choice...that you're the best player on the court (even if you're not)...that you can score anytime you want to.

I definately miss playing basketball everyday. It was a huge part of my life for over 10 years and then one day I decided I had had enough. I chose not to try out at Anderson University as a freshman.

There are two ways to look at it. One, I made the right decision: by not playing basketball, other opportunities have opened up. I have an excellent job that should launch me into a nice career. Two, I made the wrong decision: I could have used another 4 years of memories to place in the back of my mind. I love playing that is for sure. I never loved practicing, but games were a blast. The satisfaction that people find you entertaining is nice enough, but the feeling of winning is irreplacable.

If I had played basketball, it would have come to an end anyway. The end would have just been delayed. I really cried about it in the spring of my freshman year. I was really missing it. I also probably play video games almost as much time as I would have spent practicing on the average day. The difference there though is that I play video games at night. Practices would have been during the day, when I currently am productively working. The choice was relatively easy at the time. I did not want to play, so I decided not to.

Life goes on. It always does. We won our intramural game by the way.

Song of the Day: One Down - Ben Folds

"I wrote a three page note"

the day passed quickly. going through the motions. happy. the day, January 24th is supposed to be the most depressing day of the year based on some British report. It has to do with winter and the timing after Christmas and when people stop doing their resolutions etc. Well, I was tired, but not depressed.

I actually had a very nice day. I watched the making of Garden State last night. One of my favorite movies, I'd say. Making movies seems so appealing to me. I think my best possibility would be to write a screenplay. Yeah, it would probably suck, but it would be a good experience and you never know. I should spend more time writing, since it interests me so much. I have a vague idea of a character and possible plot, but who knows if it could turn into a screenplay.

Well, I calculated today and found out I should only have about 28 hours next year, so graduation shouldn't be a problem. We'll see how it turns out, but it is looking good. Is my whole life planned out? Graduate, job, marraige, kids. If so, it will be good. If not, it will be good to. I think there will certainly be exciting times ahead. I don't think I was ever meant for a moderate life. I think God has a grand plan. I just need to get connected with him and let him take me there.

Song of the Day: Chariot - Gavin DeGraw

"You lie awake and think about the girl"

One weekend of blogging. So far so good.

"In the wee small hours of the morning, that's the time you miss her most of all." Frankie got it right with those words (although he didn't write them).

Today was a nice day. Relaxing. Although Lisa and I did work out. My goal is to be 183 by July. That's about 12-15 pounds off. I think I can do it though.

Well, I suppose I could go to bed now and get lots of sleep...or maybe I'll read or something. Who knows.

Song of the Day: In the Wee Small Hours of the Morning - Frank Sinatra

"You're my favorite work of art"

This Saturday went by quickly. Lisa and I pretty much laid around and watched tv. It was nice and relaxing. New Chinese restaurant is superb.

Then we came back to the Lounge and danced to Frank Sinatra music and listened to cds from the Preparing for Marraige Collection I got for Christmas.

Nice...relaxing...now to sleep before church.

Song of the Day: My Funny Valentine - Frank Sinatra

"Here at the party, everyone's happy"

Yesterday evening a group of us braved the elements and went to Shannon's amazing Cicero house. The thing is huge and the stuff is nice. We had a very good time munching pizza, playing guy games in the basement and Shout at the Movies. My arms are sore today from trying to do The Worm. I also attempted the Moonwalk. That seemed pretty fun.

I found out I was getting promoted at the FSB yesterday. My new title will be Public Relations Manager rather than Public Relations Coordinator. Also I'll be working with someone else.

So now I'm going to Lisa's to relax all day. Saturdays are made for that!

Still trying to figure out how I want to do this Blog. Do I want a summary of what happened in my life? A commentary on what I think about those things? Funny stories? All I know is one of these days I'm going to outline the facts in the Marilyn Monroe murder cover-up.

Cheers!

Song of the Day: Gone Away - Offspring

"Old man winter be our friend"

At midnight I went sledding for the first time since high school. Three years is too long to go without sledding. I had a splendid time.

The last time I was sledding was in high school at Coach Koss's house with all my friends. We would play snow football and sled all day before going inside to play games and get warm. Those really were the days...I think I knew it at the time.

I didn't even really want to sled tonight, but I knew I would be missing out on a college experience that I won't get another shot at. I hate missing those things and I miss too many so I had my mom put the sleds on the front porch at my home home and picked them up to go sledding.

After sledding we retired to Mocha Joes (which I found out is open until 2:00a.m.) to get a Cappucino. It was one of the best nights in a while probably.

Hopefully, I'll go again soon. Sledding that is.

No Halo tonight. That makes it a good night, because were doing something better. We waste so much time playing Halo that it is frustrating sometimes. But it is really fun, so I doubt I'll make much of an effort to change.

Song of the Day: Building a Mystery - Sarah McLaughlin

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