In light of Christmas being a little more than a week away (which is insane!!)
I think it's only fitting that I list my favorite holiday movies.
I suppose these are in order of preference but possibly not. I like to keep you guessing
1. Home Alone
I really don't need to say much about this one. Classic in every way. I actually wrote about this movie a while ago which is a little strange because it was April. Read about my awkward love for Home Alone here
2. Elf
Now, this movie really could have been number one for me in a lot of ways. I think because it came out this decade, it couldn't take the number one spot. In every single way, this movie is incredible. It's funny how I can watch this movie and notice new things or continue to laugh about things I've seen a million times. That's the mark of a great movie!
3. A Christmas Story
This movie is oodles of festive fun. I love the nostalgic feel that the movie provides. In just an all-around righteous move, I'm sure most of you know TBS plays this movie 24 hours straight starting on Christmas Eve. I find it interesting how I can stop watching at a certain point and go back 3 hours later and pick it up at the exact same spot. That's some Christmas magic right there!
4. The Santa Clause
Any hilarity involving Tim Allen is OK in my book!! Love this movie because it is so awkward as he transitions to Santa Clause in everyday life. Classic Christmas cinema.
5. Home Alone 2
In a bit of shocker, I finish this list off with the sequel to my number one movie. It's rare to find a movie with a good sequel but to find a Christmas movie with an equally awesome sequel is almost unprecedented!! Hats off to the first two Home Alone movies. The next 2 can take a hike though. (that's a little harsh)
Merry Christmas!!!
Tuesday, December 15, 2009
Saturday, November 28, 2009
Humbug?
I suppose its only fitting that I write this blog.
I went to see Disney's version of a Christmas Carol and had some mixed thoughts about it. If anybody has read Dicken's classic, then you can agree it is indeed, a classic.
Oh, I think I should mention that we saw this in 3-D. Now, normally anything 3 dimensional is superior to everything else but when it jacks the ticket prices up to almost 12 bucks then I question its motives. Honestly, it's so righteous in 3-D so don't be a cheapskate (talking to me mostly) and view this movie with those awesome black glasses on your face!!
OK, so the effects and graphics are INCREDIBLE!!!!!! Really the best I"ve seen in any animated movie. I seriously couldn't believe the intricate detail in every scene and wonder how long it took them to make this movie.
However, that's really the best part of the movie.
I suppose I was expecting a sort of Muppet Christmas Carol deal so naturally I thought that this was going to be a lighthearted Christmas affair but really it was dark and a little depressing. It did stay close to the book though and that was pretty cool. I'm not quite sure anything other than a new appreciation for the wonders of movie magic will be gained from this movie but I do think it's a nice way to kick off the holiday season. I'd only count this a one time view but since the animation is so stupendous, I might see it again.
If you couldn't tell by my oh so eloquent writing, I'm not much of a movie reviewer but all in all, I'd give this movie a solid B+
I went to see Disney's version of a Christmas Carol and had some mixed thoughts about it. If anybody has read Dicken's classic, then you can agree it is indeed, a classic.
Oh, I think I should mention that we saw this in 3-D. Now, normally anything 3 dimensional is superior to everything else but when it jacks the ticket prices up to almost 12 bucks then I question its motives. Honestly, it's so righteous in 3-D so don't be a cheapskate (talking to me mostly) and view this movie with those awesome black glasses on your face!!
OK, so the effects and graphics are INCREDIBLE!!!!!! Really the best I"ve seen in any animated movie. I seriously couldn't believe the intricate detail in every scene and wonder how long it took them to make this movie.
However, that's really the best part of the movie.
I suppose I was expecting a sort of Muppet Christmas Carol deal so naturally I thought that this was going to be a lighthearted Christmas affair but really it was dark and a little depressing. It did stay close to the book though and that was pretty cool. I'm not quite sure anything other than a new appreciation for the wonders of movie magic will be gained from this movie but I do think it's a nice way to kick off the holiday season. I'd only count this a one time view but since the animation is so stupendous, I might see it again.
If you couldn't tell by my oh so eloquent writing, I'm not much of a movie reviewer but all in all, I'd give this movie a solid B+
LONG overdue
WOWZERS!!!! (never used that word before)
It's been a good while since this blog has seen any action
For good reason though which I'll explain later.
If you've read this blog before then you might notice a pattern. I'll update at a fever pace, get busy, and then like a jerk, ignore this blog. When you least expect it, I'll come out with a massive update blog.
This is one of those
I'm not even sure where to start so I guess I'll just start typing and see what comes up.
As I type this, it's about midnight. Where am I at? Glad you asked!!
I'd be in the room I'm sharing with Jamison at our rental home for the next 4 months. A little while ago, I posted about my parents selling the house we've lived in for almost 20 years. Well since that time, we've gotten all settled into our temporary place. Honestly, my concerns and objections were way off base. I've found myself in a place of peace about everything! This move was needed..for my parents, for their future, for our future as a family. We are believing that this house will be done in a quicker time then the predictions. It definitely has been an adjustment for everybody but my family is so incredible and there is a vast amount of love and peace around us that WHERE we are staying is irrelevant to WHO we are with.
It's cool to see this growing season stretch us together as a family.
School really has been incredible this semester. As the semester comes to a close soon, I am so thankful for where I am at. I love my major more and more each day and am so pumped for next semester. Graduation is really within reach and I'm excited about where the Lord is going to place me.
Honestly, the past few years have been a whirlwind of turmoil surrounding my future. Where am I going? Who am I going to be? How am I going to get there? How is it all going to work out?
Really it came down to the Lord's faithfulness and the fact that we can take Him at His word.
His word always comes to past (Isaiah 55:11) and when my Heavenly Father tells me, "For I know the plans I have for you. They are plans for good and not for disaster, to give you a future and a hope." (Jeremiah 29:11) Then I'm going to live in the peace of His will for my life! I don't have to figure it out on my own and I'm not. The doors will be open and favor surrounds my life.
As a church, the first 3 weeks of November were set aside for a corporate fast. We are believing for BIG things in 2010!!!
I initially decided to fast all computer stuff except for school work. I found that was not all the Lord wanted from me. Only 3 days in, I gave up all TV too. And the Lord blew up my world!!!!!!
It's saddened me to think about all the times that I had been distracted, yet my spirit was thirsty for time with God. This fast shook off my distractions and shot me into a new season!! When our focus is solely on God and our hearts are postured towards His throne, then we become tender and softened to the whisper of His voice.
As humans, our nature is instant gratification. However, time must be invested with the Lord. Like any relationship, there must be trust and time sown to reveal your heart intimately and I've finally learned this in a personal way.
No time is ever wasted with God.
Really it's unbelievable to think about how fast this year has gone...or better yet, to think about where I was this time last year. SO much growth, transition, healing, focus, perspective, and cleansing for me.
It's always cool to take a step back and reflect on how far God has brought you. In some aspects, I am still amazed at how He continues to move in the relationships in my life. Recently, certain new people have been added and other friendships have been strengthened. I'm constantly aware of just how blessed I am. Friends with no strings attached and no qualifications required...it rocks!!!
All in all, this year has been one of the most impactful, life changing years in the 22 I've been living.
That's about all I got for now, friends.
Hope everybody has a great start to the holiday season!!! I'll try to update this bad boy on a more regular basis because I'm sure everybody is dying to read my thoughts via the internet.
Thanks for reading this if you did in fact, read the whole thing. always appreciated!!
-Jacob
It's been a good while since this blog has seen any action
For good reason though which I'll explain later.
If you've read this blog before then you might notice a pattern. I'll update at a fever pace, get busy, and then like a jerk, ignore this blog. When you least expect it, I'll come out with a massive update blog.
This is one of those
I'm not even sure where to start so I guess I'll just start typing and see what comes up.
As I type this, it's about midnight. Where am I at? Glad you asked!!
I'd be in the room I'm sharing with Jamison at our rental home for the next 4 months. A little while ago, I posted about my parents selling the house we've lived in for almost 20 years. Well since that time, we've gotten all settled into our temporary place. Honestly, my concerns and objections were way off base. I've found myself in a place of peace about everything! This move was needed..for my parents, for their future, for our future as a family. We are believing that this house will be done in a quicker time then the predictions. It definitely has been an adjustment for everybody but my family is so incredible and there is a vast amount of love and peace around us that WHERE we are staying is irrelevant to WHO we are with.
It's cool to see this growing season stretch us together as a family.
School really has been incredible this semester. As the semester comes to a close soon, I am so thankful for where I am at. I love my major more and more each day and am so pumped for next semester. Graduation is really within reach and I'm excited about where the Lord is going to place me.
Honestly, the past few years have been a whirlwind of turmoil surrounding my future. Where am I going? Who am I going to be? How am I going to get there? How is it all going to work out?
Really it came down to the Lord's faithfulness and the fact that we can take Him at His word.
His word always comes to past (Isaiah 55:11) and when my Heavenly Father tells me, "For I know the plans I have for you. They are plans for good and not for disaster, to give you a future and a hope." (Jeremiah 29:11) Then I'm going to live in the peace of His will for my life! I don't have to figure it out on my own and I'm not. The doors will be open and favor surrounds my life.
As a church, the first 3 weeks of November were set aside for a corporate fast. We are believing for BIG things in 2010!!!
I initially decided to fast all computer stuff except for school work. I found that was not all the Lord wanted from me. Only 3 days in, I gave up all TV too. And the Lord blew up my world!!!!!!
It's saddened me to think about all the times that I had been distracted, yet my spirit was thirsty for time with God. This fast shook off my distractions and shot me into a new season!! When our focus is solely on God and our hearts are postured towards His throne, then we become tender and softened to the whisper of His voice.
As humans, our nature is instant gratification. However, time must be invested with the Lord. Like any relationship, there must be trust and time sown to reveal your heart intimately and I've finally learned this in a personal way.
No time is ever wasted with God.
Really it's unbelievable to think about how fast this year has gone...or better yet, to think about where I was this time last year. SO much growth, transition, healing, focus, perspective, and cleansing for me.
It's always cool to take a step back and reflect on how far God has brought you. In some aspects, I am still amazed at how He continues to move in the relationships in my life. Recently, certain new people have been added and other friendships have been strengthened. I'm constantly aware of just how blessed I am. Friends with no strings attached and no qualifications required...it rocks!!!
All in all, this year has been one of the most impactful, life changing years in the 22 I've been living.
That's about all I got for now, friends.
Hope everybody has a great start to the holiday season!!! I'll try to update this bad boy on a more regular basis because I'm sure everybody is dying to read my thoughts via the internet.
Thanks for reading this if you did in fact, read the whole thing. always appreciated!!
-Jacob
Thursday, October 1, 2009
Jacob interviewed by Jacob Part 2
Hope everybody is ready for another installment of Jacob interviewed by Jacob
A few months ago, I found a whole bunch of random surveys that normally you would put on Myspace.
I copied some of them and put the questions in no particular order. If you want to read the first round of questions, click HERE
Alrighty then...let's see what questions Jacob has for me...uh, or what I have for myself...or.............yeah.....
What is your favorite sit-down and order restaurant?
This is a nice first question. I actually may have found a new favorite restaurant. It's called the Elephant Bar. Awesome food
How many TVs are in your house?
Hmmm two? One in the living room and Jared has one in his room that he really doesn't watch. We really don't watch too much TV in the Glose house. That's how we roll
What color is your cellphone?
It's like a blackish gray...charcoal if you will...mostly it's just covered in scratches and deep gouges. It's been through a lot.
Do you have an iPod?
I do indeedy...comes in handy when you just want to walk to class and not talk to anybody. Thanks Ipod!!!!
Righty or Lefty?
Left....It's not all glamor my friends. We can't really use permanent markers. Notebooks always have the metal binding on the left side making it hard to write. It's a tough life to live
There is hope.......
http://www.anythingleft-handed.co.uk/
If it were possible, would you want to know the day you were going to die?
That would be insane to know but I suppose it wouldn't hurt. If I could get the exact time too that would also be very helpful.
Would you drink an entire bottle of hot sauce for $1000?
I'd do it for a lot less than that...I wonder who has $1,000 to just nonchalantly throw away at the prospect of somebody drinking a bottle of hot sauce
Favorite season?
Does the Holiday season count? I guess it doesn't...I'll go with fall
There really isn't much about fall I don't like.
Last person you hugged?
I think it could have been my mom...I'm a big hugger so really it could be a toss up between a lot of folks.
Do you always answer your phone?
Haha no...depends on who it is and what I'm doing at that moment. I don't want to pick up and not be listening because I'm distracted by what I'm doing...that's always a jerk move
Favorite Christmas song?
Eh, that's like asking the Hamburglar which hamburger is his favorite....I dig em all
Does the future excite you or make you nervous?
Unbelievably excited...ask me that 5 months ago and I'm not so sure I would have had the same answer
Have you been in a car accident?
I was in an accident about 2 weeks ago but I wasn't in the car...just let me say this: if you drive a manual transmission and the car is on a slope, put it in first gear and pull the emergency brake tight...or you could hit 2 cars at the same time...not a good feeling friends
What was the last movie to make you cry?
I went to see Marley and Me in theaters last winter and that one hurt. It was a "try to hold it back" situation but ultimately the tears had to flow. I am not even ashamed!!
Met someone who change your life?
Yes. I have quite a few people in my life currently that have and continue to help mold and shape me. Those type of friends are rare..I'm blessed
How will you bring in the New Year?
Wow, I don't even know. It kinda varies each year. I actually don't mind being with my family on New Years Eve. I could be at a number of places this year.
Would you go back in time if you could?
Not a chance...It's always interesting to me to think about the past and future and how thankful I am to be where I'm at. No way I'd want to go back
Any tattoos or piercings?
No and no...I've talked about getting a tattoo for a while but this summer a whole slew of people got tattoos and really it became the cool thing to not have a tattoo......weird, I know...
Pirate or a Ninja?
This one is interesting. I think ultimately a ninja is the way to go. You can't beat the ability to be stealth-like while being able to roundhouse kick somebody in the face.
The only thing better is if I could be a pirate-ninja
Catch on fire or Drown?
Whoa, another gem of a question. I'd say drown? I really don't like the thought of either but I would assume catching on fire is extremely painful and somewhat embarrassing.
When do you go to bed?
I've actually been going to bed a little later recently. Something about watching Seinfeld at night puts me right out so I stay up to watch it....Doesn't make sense to me either.
When do you wake up?
Funny story about waking up. During my freshman year of college, my roommate and I....won't reveal his name (Justin Coaxum).......both had class at 8 in the morning on the same days. Anyway, he would always get up at like 5 AM and get ready where I would get up at 7:45 and go to class. So Mr. Coaxum decided to declare that he was ..and I quote..."a morning man"
Morning Man: noun: One who has the ability to wake up in enough time so they don't look like a bum when they go to class
The whole year he would leave for class and on his way out would say, "somebodies not a morning man".
Seriously, the whole year!!!
We would literally get into arguments discussing the finer points of what constitutes a morning man....it all seems insane now but we were so intent on proving our morning manhood......makes sense, huh?
that story didn't answer the question
sorry
Do you believe in chatting online
If anybody has experienced the debacle that is Facebook chat then you would understand why I say that I'm losing faith in it
Be chased by a T-Rex or Carrot Top?
Wow, both truly terrifying.......zing...
I'd say T-Rex because with the T-Rex, I know there won't be a chance I'll be told terrible jokes......... bada-bing!!!!
I'm not funny either
oh and p.s. Why am I insulting a man who will never read this? low blow I suppose
Be able to read minds or Fly
I think it would be righteous to fly...so fly it is
Are most of your friends old or new?
New without question...it's always interesting to think about highschool and how adament everybody is on staying friends......nope
and to be honest, I'm thankful....I don't want to be doing and talking about the same things
Do you like pulp in your Orange Juice?
Absolutely despise it with a passion
side note: This is by far my favorite orange juice
A few months ago, I found a whole bunch of random surveys that normally you would put on Myspace.
I copied some of them and put the questions in no particular order. If you want to read the first round of questions, click HERE
Alrighty then...let's see what questions Jacob has for me...uh, or what I have for myself...or.............yeah.....
What is your favorite sit-down and order restaurant?
This is a nice first question. I actually may have found a new favorite restaurant. It's called the Elephant Bar. Awesome food
How many TVs are in your house?
Hmmm two? One in the living room and Jared has one in his room that he really doesn't watch. We really don't watch too much TV in the Glose house. That's how we roll
What color is your cellphone?
It's like a blackish gray...charcoal if you will...mostly it's just covered in scratches and deep gouges. It's been through a lot.
Do you have an iPod?
I do indeedy...comes in handy when you just want to walk to class and not talk to anybody. Thanks Ipod!!!!
Righty or Lefty?
Left....It's not all glamor my friends. We can't really use permanent markers. Notebooks always have the metal binding on the left side making it hard to write. It's a tough life to live
There is hope.......
http://www.anythingleft-handed.co.uk/
If it were possible, would you want to know the day you were going to die?
That would be insane to know but I suppose it wouldn't hurt. If I could get the exact time too that would also be very helpful.
Would you drink an entire bottle of hot sauce for $1000?
I'd do it for a lot less than that...I wonder who has $1,000 to just nonchalantly throw away at the prospect of somebody drinking a bottle of hot sauce
Favorite season?
Does the Holiday season count? I guess it doesn't...I'll go with fall
There really isn't much about fall I don't like.
Last person you hugged?
I think it could have been my mom...I'm a big hugger so really it could be a toss up between a lot of folks.
Do you always answer your phone?
Haha no...depends on who it is and what I'm doing at that moment. I don't want to pick up and not be listening because I'm distracted by what I'm doing...that's always a jerk move
Favorite Christmas song?
Eh, that's like asking the Hamburglar which hamburger is his favorite....I dig em all
Does the future excite you or make you nervous?
Unbelievably excited...ask me that 5 months ago and I'm not so sure I would have had the same answer
Have you been in a car accident?
I was in an accident about 2 weeks ago but I wasn't in the car...just let me say this: if you drive a manual transmission and the car is on a slope, put it in first gear and pull the emergency brake tight...or you could hit 2 cars at the same time...not a good feeling friends
What was the last movie to make you cry?
I went to see Marley and Me in theaters last winter and that one hurt. It was a "try to hold it back" situation but ultimately the tears had to flow. I am not even ashamed!!
Met someone who change your life?
Yes. I have quite a few people in my life currently that have and continue to help mold and shape me. Those type of friends are rare..I'm blessed
How will you bring in the New Year?
Wow, I don't even know. It kinda varies each year. I actually don't mind being with my family on New Years Eve. I could be at a number of places this year.
Would you go back in time if you could?
Not a chance...It's always interesting to me to think about the past and future and how thankful I am to be where I'm at. No way I'd want to go back
Any tattoos or piercings?
No and no...I've talked about getting a tattoo for a while but this summer a whole slew of people got tattoos and really it became the cool thing to not have a tattoo......weird, I know...
Pirate or a Ninja?
This one is interesting. I think ultimately a ninja is the way to go. You can't beat the ability to be stealth-like while being able to roundhouse kick somebody in the face.
The only thing better is if I could be a pirate-ninja
Catch on fire or Drown?
Whoa, another gem of a question. I'd say drown? I really don't like the thought of either but I would assume catching on fire is extremely painful and somewhat embarrassing.
When do you go to bed?
I've actually been going to bed a little later recently. Something about watching Seinfeld at night puts me right out so I stay up to watch it....Doesn't make sense to me either.
When do you wake up?
Funny story about waking up. During my freshman year of college, my roommate and I....won't reveal his name (Justin Coaxum).......both had class at 8 in the morning on the same days. Anyway, he would always get up at like 5 AM and get ready where I would get up at 7:45 and go to class. So Mr. Coaxum decided to declare that he was ..and I quote..."a morning man"
Morning Man: noun: One who has the ability to wake up in enough time so they don't look like a bum when they go to class
The whole year he would leave for class and on his way out would say, "somebodies not a morning man".
Seriously, the whole year!!!
We would literally get into arguments discussing the finer points of what constitutes a morning man....it all seems insane now but we were so intent on proving our morning manhood......makes sense, huh?
that story didn't answer the question
sorry
Do you believe in chatting online
If anybody has experienced the debacle that is Facebook chat then you would understand why I say that I'm losing faith in it
Be chased by a T-Rex or Carrot Top?
Wow, both truly terrifying.......zing...
I'd say T-Rex because with the T-Rex, I know there won't be a chance I'll be told terrible jokes......... bada-bing!!!!
I'm not funny either
oh and p.s. Why am I insulting a man who will never read this? low blow I suppose
Be able to read minds or Fly
I think it would be righteous to fly...so fly it is
Are most of your friends old or new?
New without question...it's always interesting to think about highschool and how adament everybody is on staying friends......nope
and to be honest, I'm thankful....I don't want to be doing and talking about the same things
Do you like pulp in your Orange Juice?
Absolutely despise it with a passion
side note: This is by far my favorite orange juice
Wednesday, September 23, 2009
Fall
Fall is finally here!! I think this is my favorite time of the year other then the week of thanksgiving through New Years. It's hard to topple the holiday season.However, fall is a great time of year without a doubt. I think it really marks the beginning of the end. The summer is over and winter is fast approaching. The new year is upon us in a few short months.
Fall always brings my favorite hoodie and shorts weather. I like how it gets dark earlier too. Football hits its stride and really nothing beats watching college football on Saturdays.
We are fortunate in St. Louis that we get to see the trees change colors.
The crispness in the air compliments the cold mornings and cool afternoons. Lindenwood is a cool place to be in the fall. I'm looking forward to a great one
Bring on Fall!!
New Name
I was at church tonight
If you are looking for an incredible, living church...
http://www.cotr.org/
Anyway, during praise and worship tonight there was a verse in one of the songs we sang....
Thankfulness overtook my heart
Immediately the Holy Spirit brought up Isaiah 62...more specifically 62:4
Isaiah 62:4:
4Never again will you be called “The Forsaken City”
or “The Desolate Land.”
Your new name will be “The City of God’s Delight”
and “The Bride of God,”
for the Lord delights in you
and will claim you as his bride.
No longer are we called forsaken, forgotten, desolate, condemned, sentenced, unworthy, unacceptable
Earlier in the chapter, 62:2 says...
Isaiah 62:2:
2 The nations will see your righteousness.
World leaders will be blinded by your glory.
And you will be given a new name
by the Lord ’s own mouth.
What is the Lord singing over us?
We are His delight and joy!! We are His love and His heart is for us!!
I am so thankful that I am now called beloved, forgiven, loved, accepted, affirmed, worthy, exonerated, blessed, righteous, holy
This revelation of who we are and who we can be in the Lord can release you from bondage. We are affirmed and accepted!! Identities can be restored and made new in the living God.
My heart is that everybody would have a fresh revelation of His love for us. As humans, our love is shaky, inconsistent, and self serving. His love is all-consuming, unrelenting, and unwavering!
These verses were spoken over me last summer at a time of transition and healing. They are life giving verses to my spirit
Isaiah 43:1:
1 But now, O Jacob, listen to the Lord who created you.
O Israel, the one who formed you says,
“Do not be afraid, for I have ransomed you.
I have called you by name; you are mine.
Thank you Lord for my new name!
Thanks for reading everybody. Appreciated greatly!
-Jacob
If you are looking for an incredible, living church...
http://www.cotr.org/
Anyway, during praise and worship tonight there was a verse in one of the songs we sang....
Thankfulness overtook my heart
Immediately the Holy Spirit brought up Isaiah 62...more specifically 62:4
Isaiah 62:4:
4Never again will you be called “The Forsaken City”
or “The Desolate Land.”
Your new name will be “The City of God’s Delight”
and “The Bride of God,”
for the L
and will claim you as his bride.
No longer are we called forsaken, forgotten, desolate, condemned, sentenced, unworthy, unacceptable
Earlier in the chapter, 62:2 says...
Isaiah 62:2:
2 The nations will see your righteousness.
World leaders will be blinded by your glory.
And you will be given a new name
by the L
What is the Lord singing over us?
We are His delight and joy!! We are His love and His heart is for us!!
I am so thankful that I am now called beloved, forgiven, loved, accepted, affirmed, worthy, exonerated, blessed, righteous, holy
This revelation of who we are and who we can be in the Lord can release you from bondage. We are affirmed and accepted!! Identities can be restored and made new in the living God.
My heart is that everybody would have a fresh revelation of His love for us. As humans, our love is shaky, inconsistent, and self serving. His love is all-consuming, unrelenting, and unwavering!
These verses were spoken over me last summer at a time of transition and healing. They are life giving verses to my spirit
Isaiah 43:1:
1 But now, O Jacob, listen to the L
O Israel, the one who formed you says,
“Do not be afraid, for I have ransomed you.
I have called you by name; you are mine.
Thank you Lord for my new name!
Thanks for reading everybody. Appreciated greatly!
-Jacob
Tuesday, September 15, 2009
Home
So my parents are in the process of selling the house and finding a new place to live. This move has been talked about for quite some time but never really found momentum. However, seeing that there is a "for sale" sign in our yard, I can only assume that they are serious this time.
It's weird for me to think about this though.
I am a completely sentimental guy.
I really like that about myself. I place such high value in things and people that have impacted my life.
It's crazy to think that I can be attached to a house but I've been living there since I was 3. That is some serious time
I suppose I always imagined I'd take my kids back to the house I grew up in and tell them about how/where I lived.
Every significant moment in my life has been in that house. Every memory, good and bad.
I think change should be embraced and ultimately it's really not about me but man, that house has a lot invested into it.
Eventually the new place will be home, at least until I'm done with school and move out.
I guess there really is no place like home though.
It's weird for me to think about this though.
I am a completely sentimental guy.
I really like that about myself. I place such high value in things and people that have impacted my life.
It's crazy to think that I can be attached to a house but I've been living there since I was 3. That is some serious time
I suppose I always imagined I'd take my kids back to the house I grew up in and tell them about how/where I lived.
Every significant moment in my life has been in that house. Every memory, good and bad.
I think change should be embraced and ultimately it's really not about me but man, that house has a lot invested into it.
Eventually the new place will be home, at least until I'm done with school and move out.
I guess there really is no place like home though.
Monday, September 14, 2009
Gonna regret this one
I have class at 8:00 tomorrow morning. Education of the Exceptional Child. One of the education classes I decided to stay in. Yet it is almost midnight and I am watching the rest of the second Monday Night Football game. Could this be a mistake?
nope
yea, it probably is
nope
yea, it probably is
Back?
Whoa
This is an unprecedented blog my friends
If you look over to the right of the screen, you will most certainly notice the severe lack of blogs that have graced the wonderful interweb.
I've found myself in a bit of blog drought but through some prodding, I've decided to possibly get rolling again.
I suppose my trend has been giving a super long update because so much time has passed and you know what? Nothing changes...update time!
So let's see....what is new with Jacob Glose?
I would say that coming through this summer and the tremendous amount of work I did, I've come to appreciate where exactly I am at. I am not sure how other people in college feel but I took the opportunity I had to get a college degree for granted in such a crazy way.
I think more then anything I've gained a sense of pride about going to college that I never had. I'm living a unique situation and must recognize it.
I have
So far I love the new major and where I am going to be able to go with it. The peace of finally knowing you are right where you are supposed to be is unbelievable. Right now, I'd say I'm completely focusing on finishing my undergrad and not even thinking about anything after that. I am thankful I serve a God that's heart is for me.
Trust
Faith in the Lord to position me at the right time!
This summer brought a complete flip in who I am and thought I was. I don't exactly feel like myself anymore and that's a great thing! As I've found as my desires begin to align with the Lord's, my passion and heart has been changed. The things that were once held with so much importance are being burned away. It's always the cry of my heart that my heart's desires would be His desires in every way. Living a full life of passion for my savior. I've found myself stepping back in a sense and looking at what's around me and most importantly who is around me. I don't honestly think I can express how thankful I am for the people who are in my life. I'm blessed
OK, that should be about it for now...let's see if this can kick start my blogging game. Stay tuned and thanks for reading. You are appreciated!!!
This is an unprecedented blog my friends
If you look over to the right of the screen, you will most certainly notice the severe lack of blogs that have graced the wonderful interweb.
I've found myself in a bit of blog drought but through some prodding, I've decided to possibly get rolling again.
I suppose my trend has been giving a super long update because so much time has passed and you know what? Nothing changes...update time!
So let's see....what is new with Jacob Glose?
I would say that coming through this summer and the tremendous amount of work I did, I've come to appreciate where exactly I am at. I am not sure how other people in college feel but I took the opportunity I had to get a college degree for granted in such a crazy way.
I think more then anything I've gained a sense of pride about going to college that I never had. I'm living a unique situation and must recognize it.
I have
So far I love the new major and where I am going to be able to go with it. The peace of finally knowing you are right where you are supposed to be is unbelievable. Right now, I'd say I'm completely focusing on finishing my undergrad and not even thinking about anything after that. I am thankful I serve a God that's heart is for me.
Trust
Faith in the Lord to position me at the right time!
This summer brought a complete flip in who I am and thought I was. I don't exactly feel like myself anymore and that's a great thing! As I've found as my desires begin to align with the Lord's, my passion and heart has been changed. The things that were once held with so much importance are being burned away. It's always the cry of my heart that my heart's desires would be His desires in every way. Living a full life of passion for my savior. I've found myself stepping back in a sense and looking at what's around me and most importantly who is around me. I don't honestly think I can express how thankful I am for the people who are in my life. I'm blessed
OK, that should be about it for now...let's see if this can kick start my blogging game. Stay tuned and thanks for reading. You are appreciated!!!
Friday, August 14, 2009
Open
It's been quite a while...
This summer has brought about a lot of growth...I'm so thankful for seasons of growth and change
Growth has come through correction, instruction, and experiences. The full gauntlet causing me to go to the next level.
Thank you Lord for never leaving me the same.
I've realized that one aspect of my change has come in my relationships and how I relate to people.
I've found that becoming transparent in relationships can be the catalyst for growth. Communication to the highest degree can open new avenues in any relationship. It can be unsettling to be at such a vulnerable point but put your trust in the people you've surrounded yourself with.
I have found that there is no need to be ashamed of how you feel or what you think. It's a thing of beauty to be able to speak into others lives and have it accepted. Granted, I am blessed beyond belief to have the people I do in my life.
However, it's an incredibly freeing experience to be confident in who you are and know you've got confidence in what you say. Become open and watch your life enriched and relationships changed.
This summer has brought about a lot of growth...I'm so thankful for seasons of growth and change
Growth has come through correction, instruction, and experiences. The full gauntlet causing me to go to the next level.
Thank you Lord for never leaving me the same.
I've realized that one aspect of my change has come in my relationships and how I relate to people.
I've found that becoming transparent in relationships can be the catalyst for growth. Communication to the highest degree can open new avenues in any relationship. It can be unsettling to be at such a vulnerable point but put your trust in the people you've surrounded yourself with.
I have found that there is no need to be ashamed of how you feel or what you think. It's a thing of beauty to be able to speak into others lives and have it accepted. Granted, I am blessed beyond belief to have the people I do in my life.
However, it's an incredibly freeing experience to be confident in who you are and know you've got confidence in what you say. Become open and watch your life enriched and relationships changed.
Monday, July 6, 2009
iTunes GC
I dig iTunes gift cards.
For whatever reason I think they are the greatest thing ever invented. You have the world at your finger tips (not really)
I usually go with the $15 card. It's a nice number. 15 songs and boom, done. I've bought bigger cards before but I always end up with like 10 bucks left and not knowing what to buy. That's not a good place to be because one might end up buying Milli Vanilli, Kenny G, or worse, this guy...
I think there is something gratifying about buying your own music from iTunes. I am weird like that. I have used Limewire before and its a pretty weak sauce move when I stop and think about it.
Write it down, remember it. Christmas will be here before you know it
For whatever reason I think they are the greatest thing ever invented. You have the world at your finger tips (not really)
I usually go with the $15 card. It's a nice number. 15 songs and boom, done. I've bought bigger cards before but I always end up with like 10 bucks left and not knowing what to buy. That's not a good place to be because one might end up buying Milli Vanilli, Kenny G, or worse, this guy...
I think there is something gratifying about buying your own music from iTunes. I am weird like that. I have used Limewire before and its a pretty weak sauce move when I stop and think about it.
Write it down, remember it. Christmas will be here before you know it
Monday, June 22, 2009
Summer so far.................
Hot
that describes my summer so far
First off, I predicted that this blog would slow down majorly during the summer....I was right.
It will pick back up in August when school starts. School always brings blog inspiration.
Let's examine my summer so far. At the time of this blog I still have like 2 months left...pretty righteous
OK, my summer....
so big changes have been made. Please read one blog post below to get the full scoop. I am actually excited to go back to school for the first time in a long while. I feel that I may be finally on the right track.
I am also excited to go back to school for another reason all together.
Let me first start this off by saying that I am thankful beyond belief to have a job and an income flowing in...that being said...
I am not a fan of tree work. I got a job at a tree service this summer as a groundsman. I clock in at 6:45 a.m and get home around 5 p.m. Officially I am the do-stuff-nobody-else-wants-to-do guy and I am fine with that. The tree business is like a whole new world opened up to me. These guys are literally suspended by nothing more than a rope and some pulley contraption. This device is the only thing preventing them from a leafy and wooded death. I have to admit that coming in 3 weeks ago I had NO, NONE, ZERO tree/machinery knowledge of any kind.
I pretty much still have no knowledge but I do know how to clean a chainsaw, not all trees are oak trees, and that college is going to benefit me in ways I never imagined.
This job has supercharged the passion for school that I haven't had in years. If anything comes from this job, other than a large sum of money, I'm glad that I have it for that very fact.
On top of that job I am still working at Shop N Save.
It's going to be worth it
I have found myself examining the relationships in my life since this summer has started. It is uncanny that we just got through a series on relationships at church. It's awesome how timely the Lord is. Anyway, I've come to find that there has been clearly a shift in the people who I have in my life. Past relationships have been replaced with new ones, the new friendships gained have been getting stronger, and I believe, without a doubt, this new group of people will help me fulfill who I am supposed to be. I am blessed by the people surrounding me. They bring an incredible amount of joy to my life. Relationships with like-minded friends rock...
Let's see...
Justin was given the opportunity at church to join the worship team. He plays the acoustic guitar on Wednesday nights and both Sunday services. I am so proud of him. His promotion is simply a result of his faithfulness and willingness to serve. What a great example he sets for his younger brothers. He is an incredible brother...One of the best, hands down.
It's been great getting to spend a lot of time with my brothers so far this summer. I've felt a strengthening in our relationship in the past few weeks/months. It's been a while since we've had this time to just be together. Things have been busy for the past year or so and to find this time together has been ridiculously awesome.
I think that's it for now.
When it's really hot outside, think of me lifting logs.
Because that's what I'm doing
Hope everybody is having a great summer.
that describes my summer so far
First off, I predicted that this blog would slow down majorly during the summer....I was right.
It will pick back up in August when school starts. School always brings blog inspiration.
Let's examine my summer so far. At the time of this blog I still have like 2 months left...pretty righteous
OK, my summer....
so big changes have been made. Please read one blog post below to get the full scoop. I am actually excited to go back to school for the first time in a long while. I feel that I may be finally on the right track.
I am also excited to go back to school for another reason all together.
Let me first start this off by saying that I am thankful beyond belief to have a job and an income flowing in...that being said...
I am not a fan of tree work. I got a job at a tree service this summer as a groundsman. I clock in at 6:45 a.m and get home around 5 p.m. Officially I am the do-stuff-nobody-else-wants-to-do guy and I am fine with that. The tree business is like a whole new world opened up to me. These guys are literally suspended by nothing more than a rope and some pulley contraption. This device is the only thing preventing them from a leafy and wooded death. I have to admit that coming in 3 weeks ago I had NO, NONE, ZERO tree/machinery knowledge of any kind.
I pretty much still have no knowledge but I do know how to clean a chainsaw, not all trees are oak trees, and that college is going to benefit me in ways I never imagined.
This job has supercharged the passion for school that I haven't had in years. If anything comes from this job, other than a large sum of money, I'm glad that I have it for that very fact.
On top of that job I am still working at Shop N Save.
It's going to be worth it
I have found myself examining the relationships in my life since this summer has started. It is uncanny that we just got through a series on relationships at church. It's awesome how timely the Lord is. Anyway, I've come to find that there has been clearly a shift in the people who I have in my life. Past relationships have been replaced with new ones, the new friendships gained have been getting stronger, and I believe, without a doubt, this new group of people will help me fulfill who I am supposed to be. I am blessed by the people surrounding me. They bring an incredible amount of joy to my life. Relationships with like-minded friends rock...
Let's see...
Justin was given the opportunity at church to join the worship team. He plays the acoustic guitar on Wednesday nights and both Sunday services. I am so proud of him. His promotion is simply a result of his faithfulness and willingness to serve. What a great example he sets for his younger brothers. He is an incredible brother...One of the best, hands down.
It's been great getting to spend a lot of time with my brothers so far this summer. I've felt a strengthening in our relationship in the past few weeks/months. It's been a while since we've had this time to just be together. Things have been busy for the past year or so and to find this time together has been ridiculously awesome.
I think that's it for now.
When it's really hot outside, think of me lifting logs.
Because that's what I'm doing
Hope everybody is having a great summer.
Monday, June 8, 2009
New plans
Change
It's found me
I feel that change is coming. I feel a change in who I am
I can't put my finger on it
I did need to make this decision
My major has been switched.
After 3 years, I am no longer a history major/education minor.
My heart is not there, the passion is lacking and that's when I knew that it was time to move on.
Although teaching/coaching is an awesome profession, it's not what I wanted and I finally decided to speak up instead of get to the end of the road, looking back at the all the times I could have switched.
When I stopped playing football, I was asked how I could coach something that I didn't have passion for....and I've come to find that I can't
I am not embarrassed by this fact
It's all part of the molding and maturing of who I am going to be
My new major is psychology
My heart is people
I want to invite the Lord into my counseling...bring a Holy perspective into the lives that I come into contact with.
I was worried that this would set me waaaaaaaay back but it'll only be one more semester than I had planned anyway.
I have been in a whirlwind the past few weeks. My spirit in an uproar about many areas of my life. No peace
This is a step I'm taking and I'm going to stay on it until I know where to go. Like I said in my last post, I feel a pull in another direction but I need to use wisdom regarding the moves I make.
Something I wanted to share....
A great friend of mine who lives in Kansas City spoke some words into my life about the Lord and His love for us. He brought this verse to my attention and it came to life immediately...
Psalm 139:17-18
How precious are your thoughts about me, O God.
They cannot be numbered!
I can’t even count them;
they outnumber the grains of sand!
And when I wake up,
you are still with me!
Think about what David is writing in this verse!!! "How precious are your thoughts about me!!!!"
The creator of the Universe has thoughts about me. That alone is mind blowing but to think that they are too many to count!!!!!!!!!!!
Man, He loves us
As I was reading this morning, I read the whole chapter of Psalms 139 to gain a full perspective of those verses and this is it for me...
Psalm 139:16:
You saw me before I was born.
Every day of my life was recorded in your book.
Every moment was laid out
before a single day had passed.
I get so anxious to be where I'm supposed to be but He knows where I'm at.
Time to remain faithful and wait
Thanks for reading everybody.
I will try to update more if I can. I start a new job tomorrow so I'll update on how that goes.
It's found me
I feel that change is coming. I feel a change in who I am
I can't put my finger on it
I did need to make this decision
My major has been switched.
After 3 years, I am no longer a history major/education minor.
My heart is not there, the passion is lacking and that's when I knew that it was time to move on.
Although teaching/coaching is an awesome profession, it's not what I wanted and I finally decided to speak up instead of get to the end of the road, looking back at the all the times I could have switched.
When I stopped playing football, I was asked how I could coach something that I didn't have passion for....and I've come to find that I can't
I am not embarrassed by this fact
It's all part of the molding and maturing of who I am going to be
My new major is psychology
My heart is people
I want to invite the Lord into my counseling...bring a Holy perspective into the lives that I come into contact with.
I was worried that this would set me waaaaaaaay back but it'll only be one more semester than I had planned anyway.
I have been in a whirlwind the past few weeks. My spirit in an uproar about many areas of my life. No peace
This is a step I'm taking and I'm going to stay on it until I know where to go. Like I said in my last post, I feel a pull in another direction but I need to use wisdom regarding the moves I make.
Something I wanted to share....
A great friend of mine who lives in Kansas City spoke some words into my life about the Lord and His love for us. He brought this verse to my attention and it came to life immediately...
Psalm 139:17-18
How precious are your thoughts about me, O God.
They cannot be numbered!
I can’t even count them;
they outnumber the grains of sand!
And when I wake up,
you are still with me!
Think about what David is writing in this verse!!! "How precious are your thoughts about me!!!!"
The creator of the Universe has thoughts about me. That alone is mind blowing but to think that they are too many to count!!!!!!!!!!!
Man, He loves us
As I was reading this morning, I read the whole chapter of Psalms 139 to gain a full perspective of those verses and this is it for me...
Psalm 139:16:
You saw me before I was born.
Every day of my life was recorded in your book.
Every moment was laid out
before a single day had passed.
I get so anxious to be where I'm supposed to be but He knows where I'm at.
Time to remain faithful and wait
Thanks for reading everybody.
I will try to update more if I can. I start a new job tomorrow so I'll update on how that goes.
Wednesday, June 3, 2009
Ouch
This has been an interesting week so far
It's always tough when you realize that your perception of something is not actually true.
I've come to that realization right now about things that I have upcoming in the next months and it hurts me to see this because I know I should be going another direction yet I'm not. This pull I feel is taking me way off course from where I thought/think I should be going. Maybe I am trying to do things my way...I think I may have made decisions too quickly
However, I do know that the one thing I put so high and was so excited for, has come crashing down and I realize it's not what I want after all.
Sorry if this blog is a downer. Normally I don't write blogs of this nature but being that this is indeed the Life and Times of Mr. Glose, I felt that this was a timely blog in my life.
On a side note, I got a job today working at a tree company. Pays good, more hours than what I'm getting now, and I'll be working outside which is nice in my opinion.
Heading to church tonight...gonna go eat after with some awesome people
It's always tough when you realize that your perception of something is not actually true.
I've come to that realization right now about things that I have upcoming in the next months and it hurts me to see this because I know I should be going another direction yet I'm not. This pull I feel is taking me way off course from where I thought/think I should be going. Maybe I am trying to do things my way...I think I may have made decisions too quickly
However, I do know that the one thing I put so high and was so excited for, has come crashing down and I realize it's not what I want after all.
Sorry if this blog is a downer. Normally I don't write blogs of this nature but being that this is indeed the Life and Times of Mr. Glose, I felt that this was a timely blog in my life.
On a side note, I got a job today working at a tree company. Pays good, more hours than what I'm getting now, and I'll be working outside which is nice in my opinion.
Heading to church tonight...gonna go eat after with some awesome people
Friday, May 29, 2009
Change
At this moment, I am in the process of filling out a job application. I got to thinking about what I'm doing and how the last time I filled out a job application, I was 16 years old...16!!!!!
I was a sophomore in high school...no concept of anything
Really this blog is not necessarily about filling out job application
Although a new job is a small change, before we realize it, change does overtake our lives in a big way.
By nature, I am as sentimental as they come. I like to hold on to what I've come to know. I never really have embraced change and had a hard time accepting it.
However, as I've gotten older, I've found change all around me. The very essence of who I am has transformed before I realized it.
It is inevitable...we change....
Who we are
What we say
How we act/react
Our wants and desires
The way we live
The way we think
The way we observe
The way we see ourselves
Our likes/dislikes
How we look
How we relate
How we love
How we communicate
How we open our hearts
The definition of our worth
Who we associate with
More importantly I believe..Who we don't associate with
I've come to find in myself that my immaturity and self-inflated and self-serving idea of who I am and what I want is withering away. I don't want to be doing the same old thing with the same old people. I want people in my life who will be the catalyst for change...
I want growth, maturity, refining, and molding to take place in me. I don't want to be known for who I was a few years ago. In a few years from now, I don't want to be known for who I am now.
The one verse that seems to reverberate when I think about this is
Ecclesiastes 7:10:
Don’t long for “the good old days.” This is not wise.
There was a time that I was in constant thought about how awesome it would be to go back to the good old days.
I have to stop myself and ask why??
I love where I am at and the path I am taking. The people I've met. The relationships I've gained. The perspective I've received. My definition of who I am.
This is where I want to be without a doubt.
If you'll consider this... evaluate who you are and what you want to become. Who do you associate with? What are your goals?
Don't be afraid to embrace change
I was a sophomore in high school...no concept of anything
Really this blog is not necessarily about filling out job application
Although a new job is a small change, before we realize it, change does overtake our lives in a big way.
By nature, I am as sentimental as they come. I like to hold on to what I've come to know. I never really have embraced change and had a hard time accepting it.
However, as I've gotten older, I've found change all around me. The very essence of who I am has transformed before I realized it.
It is inevitable...we change....
Who we are
What we say
How we act/react
Our wants and desires
The way we live
The way we think
The way we observe
The way we see ourselves
Our likes/dislikes
How we look
How we relate
How we love
How we communicate
How we open our hearts
The definition of our worth
Who we associate with
More importantly I believe..Who we don't associate with
I've come to find in myself that my immaturity and self-inflated and self-serving idea of who I am and what I want is withering away. I don't want to be doing the same old thing with the same old people. I want people in my life who will be the catalyst for change...
I want growth, maturity, refining, and molding to take place in me. I don't want to be known for who I was a few years ago. In a few years from now, I don't want to be known for who I am now.
The one verse that seems to reverberate when I think about this is
Ecclesiastes 7:10:
Don’t long for “the good old days.” This is not wise.
There was a time that I was in constant thought about how awesome it would be to go back to the good old days.
I have to stop myself and ask why??
I love where I am at and the path I am taking. The people I've met. The relationships I've gained. The perspective I've received. My definition of who I am.
This is where I want to be without a doubt.
If you'll consider this... evaluate who you are and what you want to become. Who do you associate with? What are your goals?
Don't be afraid to embrace change
Thursday, May 28, 2009
Sleep
I accidentally slept in today...
accidentally?
yes, accidentally
I hate sleeping in late.
The fact that I've already wasted half my day upsets me to a certain extent.
It's weird that I also feel like a bum when I sleep so late..like I'm missing out on something. Or should be doing something productive
I don't get it either
Anyway, I think the worst for me though is when I have to get up early.
I always, and seriously I mean always, wake up in a freaked out panic at least 5 to 6 times in the middle of the night to check the time on my phone.
It was bad when I was playing football in college and had to get up early for practice or workouts...I was up every half hour
so um, I guess now you know
This was random
Wednesday, May 27, 2009
HU
So I bought the new Hillsong United cd tonight
Actually I didn't buy it completely...went in on it with Jared...good guy that brother of mine
Anyway, it's awesome...an instant classic
Actually I didn't buy it completely...went in on it with Jared...good guy that brother of mine
Anyway, it's awesome...an instant classic
I can dream
I do play the guitar
Some would say I am not terrible...
I'd say I am terrible
well..compared to this...
Some would say I am not terrible...
I'd say I am terrible
well..compared to this...
Tuesday, May 26, 2009
Back in Action!!
OK
It's been a while.........2 weeks?
Two weeks really isn't that long when you think about it though
I guess in the blogging world it is
There has been an unanticipated lull in my writing as soon as summer hit and like I just said about 15 words ago, it was quite unanticipated...shocking really
So I think there is no other reason for this blog than to update on things and maybe ramble about whatever is in my mind. I'm good at that
Where to begin....
So summer has come and it has been welcomed with open arms
So far a week and about a half into the 14 weeks off, it's been good...has the makings for a top notch summer
I am getting almost no hours at Shop N Save and haven't really started any real work yet for the summer so mainly I've been running, playing the guitar, and reading books...actually reading outside to be more specific. It's pretty much better outside.........except when a burning of the skin occurs
I just finished Tony Dungy's book Uncommon. It was an awesome book and a very insightful look as to how an uncommon man lives.
That is my ultimate goal when it boils down to it. If I had to use one word about how I want to live, it would be uncommon.
I want to go against the norm of the average (almost) 22 year old. I want to be different and make different decisions, think a different way, live a different way...be rare in who I am
I want to treat people around me in an uncommon way, opposite of the what have you done for me lately? society.
I want to be a gentleman and show women the respect and honor they deserve. I'm not here to "conquer" and add notches to the belt
I am saving myself for my wife and looking forward to the day when I can present her with a whole me...that is uncommon
I want people to be able to open up to me in confidence and know there will be only love
I am always conscious of who is watching
I want my integrity to speak for me.
Through many experiences I've come to find....
It's tough being uncommon.
That's what I live for
Already this summer, I've been able to meet/hang out with some incredible people.
I am very blessed in the relationships I have. Many of my friends and people I love to be around go to my church (or live with me in the case of my brothers)
If anybody is looking for a church that just loves the Lord and loves people then Church on the Rock is the place.
Man, I love it!!!
Hmmm let's see....
Cars
So I had a truck I was going to buy....the guy sold it to somebody else....that hurt
I just recently found another car I was going to buy...a guy bought it literally as I was pulling up....another zinger
So I'm still in the market...I've have come to the conclusion that a. buying a car is a tedious process b. car salesmen are an interesting and unique group of people and c. cars are expensive
I started using my Twitter more. I think I'm going to take this time to apologize to Twitter. A little while ago I wrote this.
It was a pretty scathing review of Twitter but I've come to find that Twitter is indeed quite delightful. Sorry Twitter, my bad
side note- 3.8 for the semester...I actually went on the Lindenwood website, went to my grades, printed them out and stuck them on the fridge...they deserve that honor
OK, that is about it..it's nice to be back in the blogging game. Hopefully I will be more consistent because I'm sure everybody is hanging on my every move. (probably not)
Thanks for reading!!
It's been a while.........2 weeks?
Two weeks really isn't that long when you think about it though
I guess in the blogging world it is
There has been an unanticipated lull in my writing as soon as summer hit and like I just said about 15 words ago, it was quite unanticipated...shocking really
So I think there is no other reason for this blog than to update on things and maybe ramble about whatever is in my mind. I'm good at that
Where to begin....
So summer has come and it has been welcomed with open arms
So far a week and about a half into the 14 weeks off, it's been good...has the makings for a top notch summer
I am getting almost no hours at Shop N Save and haven't really started any real work yet for the summer so mainly I've been running, playing the guitar, and reading books...actually reading outside to be more specific. It's pretty much better outside.........except when a burning of the skin occurs
I just finished Tony Dungy's book Uncommon. It was an awesome book and a very insightful look as to how an uncommon man lives.
That is my ultimate goal when it boils down to it. If I had to use one word about how I want to live, it would be uncommon.
I want to go against the norm of the average (almost) 22 year old. I want to be different and make different decisions, think a different way, live a different way...be rare in who I am
I want to treat people around me in an uncommon way, opposite of the what have you done for me lately? society.
I want to be a gentleman and show women the respect and honor they deserve. I'm not here to "conquer" and add notches to the belt
I am saving myself for my wife and looking forward to the day when I can present her with a whole me...that is uncommon
I want people to be able to open up to me in confidence and know there will be only love
I am always conscious of who is watching
I want my integrity to speak for me.
Through many experiences I've come to find....
It's tough being uncommon.
That's what I live for
Already this summer, I've been able to meet/hang out with some incredible people.
I am very blessed in the relationships I have. Many of my friends and people I love to be around go to my church (or live with me in the case of my brothers)
If anybody is looking for a church that just loves the Lord and loves people then Church on the Rock is the place.
Man, I love it!!!
Hmmm let's see....
Cars
So I had a truck I was going to buy....the guy sold it to somebody else....that hurt
I just recently found another car I was going to buy...a guy bought it literally as I was pulling up....another zinger
So I'm still in the market...I've have come to the conclusion that a. buying a car is a tedious process b. car salesmen are an interesting and unique group of people and c. cars are expensive
I started using my Twitter more. I think I'm going to take this time to apologize to Twitter. A little while ago I wrote this.
It was a pretty scathing review of Twitter but I've come to find that Twitter is indeed quite delightful. Sorry Twitter, my bad
side note- 3.8 for the semester...I actually went on the Lindenwood website, went to my grades, printed them out and stuck them on the fridge...they deserve that honor
OK, that is about it..it's nice to be back in the blogging game. Hopefully I will be more consistent because I'm sure everybody is hanging on my every move. (probably not)
Thanks for reading!!
Monday, May 11, 2009
Finals week
Finals week
The one week of the year when all bets are off and personal hygiene is optional (joking)
This week o' finals is not going to be too grueling and of all the semesters to have a pretty smooth finals week, this is it.
I've never been a fan of finals until I got to college. Actually, I'm still not much of a fan but at least a good 99% of finals in college aren't testing the whole semester.
I didn't do much studying this weekend because my finals are pretty cut and dry
It'll be nice getting away from campus for a good while and back home. I always sleep better at home.
And my dog is there
Justin and Jamison graduate from their first year of the Midwest Movement on Wednesday. It's crazy how fast a year has come and gone. It just seems like last summer just got over with
I was talking to Jamison about that last week. It's incredible how different I am as individually as well as how different our family is.
And the best is yet to come
In light of the summer fast approaching, I am getting pretty excited about the freedom from papers, tests, lesson plans, and whatever else I do at school.
I think I'm going to see some movies this summer. I always say that
And read a lot of books. I'm shooting for 10
I'm going to play my guitar mucho
I'm kinda in the process of writing a song but I'm starting to think that I'm not called to write songs.
Anyway....
Family, work, books, guitar, possibly movies
That's the theme for this summer
The one week of the year when all bets are off and personal hygiene is optional (joking)
This week o' finals is not going to be too grueling and of all the semesters to have a pretty smooth finals week, this is it.
I've never been a fan of finals until I got to college. Actually, I'm still not much of a fan but at least a good 99% of finals in college aren't testing the whole semester.
I didn't do much studying this weekend because my finals are pretty cut and dry
It'll be nice getting away from campus for a good while and back home. I always sleep better at home.
And my dog is there
Justin and Jamison graduate from their first year of the Midwest Movement on Wednesday. It's crazy how fast a year has come and gone. It just seems like last summer just got over with
I was talking to Jamison about that last week. It's incredible how different I am as individually as well as how different our family is.
And the best is yet to come
In light of the summer fast approaching, I am getting pretty excited about the freedom from papers, tests, lesson plans, and whatever else I do at school.
I think I'm going to see some movies this summer. I always say that
And read a lot of books. I'm shooting for 10
I'm going to play my guitar mucho
I'm kinda in the process of writing a song but I'm starting to think that I'm not called to write songs.
Anyway....
Family, work, books, guitar, possibly movies
That's the theme for this summer
Thursday, May 7, 2009
List o' Cereal
I think the best thing about this here blog is that I can indeed blog about whatever suits my fancy....
For some strange reason, I'm in a cereal blogging kind of mood
Let's be honest, cereal deserves a blog post
So let me run down my cereal favs
You may agree....you may disagree
I say we just all agree that They're Grrrreat! (I am not cool)
OK....
LET'S DO THIS!!!!!!! (I need to calm down)
1. Reese's Puff Cereal
This is it my friends, this is THE cereal. I could eat this cereal maybe every single day of my life. Why you ask?
It's Reese's... for breakfast!
seriously, Reese's for breakfast...candy in the A.M...can't be beat
If anybody is at the grocery store and wants to buy me cereal....here ya go
2.Cookie Crisp
I was never really a fan of Cookie Crisp until just a few years ago
Since then, it's been nothing but love for this cookie cereal
This cereal is delight I tell you...and I'm sorry but if you don't like Cookie Crisp then we're gonna rumble
3. Frosted Flakes
Simply a classic in the world of cereals
classic mascot, classic tag line, classic taste
I can admit this one may have been #1 for me but has taken a hit the past few years.
However, old FF is a mainstay and will never go away
4. Cocoa Pebbles
Yes, pebbles of cocoa...you'd be hard pressed to find anything better
I think I've downed like 9 bowls in a row (disgusting) and that's why they are on the list
The bowls can keep on coming...this a fine quality to have
I tip my hat to you cocoa pebbles
5. Special K Blueberry
IN A SHOCKER!!!
Special K makes the list!!
You may be wondering HOW?? WHY???
I don't lie...this cereal is outstanding
I will not apologize for my love of blueberry cereal (not that anybody asked me to)
Give this tasty treat of a cereal a try today (that's hard to say) and you won't be disappointed!
Look at the box.....you could lose 6 pounds in 2 weeks...
It's a miracle cereal!!
After much deliberation, I thought it would be necessary to include an honorable mention list.
These cereals are no less outstanding in their overall tastiness but just missed the list for various reasons.
1. Frosted Cheerios
2. Count Chocula
3. Peanut Butter Cap'n Crunch (whose first name is Horatio...fun fact)
4. Honey Comb
5. Cinnamon Toast Crunch
For some strange reason, I'm in a cereal blogging kind of mood
Let's be honest, cereal deserves a blog post
So let me run down my cereal favs
You may agree....you may disagree
I say we just all agree that They're Grrrreat! (I am not cool)
OK....
LET'S DO THIS!!!!!!! (I need to calm down)
1. Reese's Puff Cereal
This is it my friends, this is THE cereal. I could eat this cereal maybe every single day of my life. Why you ask?
It's Reese's... for breakfast!
seriously, Reese's for breakfast...candy in the A.M...can't be beat
If anybody is at the grocery store and wants to buy me cereal....here ya go
2.Cookie Crisp
I was never really a fan of Cookie Crisp until just a few years ago
Since then, it's been nothing but love for this cookie cereal
This cereal is delight I tell you...and I'm sorry but if you don't like Cookie Crisp then we're gonna rumble
3. Frosted Flakes
Simply a classic in the world of cereals
classic mascot, classic tag line, classic taste
I can admit this one may have been #1 for me but has taken a hit the past few years.
However, old FF is a mainstay and will never go away
4. Cocoa Pebbles
Yes, pebbles of cocoa...you'd be hard pressed to find anything better
I think I've downed like 9 bowls in a row (disgusting) and that's why they are on the list
The bowls can keep on coming...this a fine quality to have
I tip my hat to you cocoa pebbles
5. Special K Blueberry
IN A SHOCKER!!!
Special K makes the list!!
You may be wondering HOW?? WHY???
I don't lie...this cereal is outstanding
I will not apologize for my love of blueberry cereal (not that anybody asked me to)
Give this tasty treat of a cereal a try today (that's hard to say) and you won't be disappointed!
Look at the box.....you could lose 6 pounds in 2 weeks...
It's a miracle cereal!!
After much deliberation, I thought it would be necessary to include an honorable mention list.
These cereals are no less outstanding in their overall tastiness but just missed the list for various reasons.
1. Frosted Cheerios
2. Count Chocula
3. Peanut Butter Cap'n Crunch (whose first name is Horatio...fun fact)
4. Honey Comb
5. Cinnamon Toast Crunch
Tuesday, May 5, 2009
Mr. Pibb and Red Vines=Crazy Delicious
It's always a treat to remember videos of years past...
Here is a classic digital short from Saturday Night Live
Enjoy y'all
(I just said y'all..........wow)
P.S Hulu is a pretty saucy website
I dig it
really just because they have The Office
Here is a classic digital short from Saturday Night Live
Enjoy y'all
(I just said y'all..........wow)
P.S Hulu is a pretty saucy website
I dig it
really just because they have The Office
Monday, May 4, 2009
New Look
I've been toiling...yes, toiling..under the pressure of spicing up the look of the blog. I was pretty unsatisfied by the options available for new blog backgrounds. However, I did find this swell background that I thought was pretty nice to look at.
So, that's the change. I figured I would announce that I changed the background. I think really because I am avoiding at all costs working on a paper.
I tend to get distracted at times
By people mostly (and Facebook, this blog, my phone, iPod...but you get the idea) I guess I would consider myself a "people watcher" of sorts but not necessarily in a creepster way. I think it's interesting to see how people interact and react to each other.
Lindenwood is unique in the diversity of people on campus.
I appreciate that.
There are so many interesting people from around the world
It really puts things in perspective when you simply stop and look.
Look at who is around you.
I think there are times when we get caught up in our own world, our focus gets narrow.
This is a world of stories, histories, and hearts. There are so many people to know and impact.
I find that my little world gets overinflated at times.
Take some time out and look.
Look for opportunities to deflate your world a little bit
I appreciate you guys
Have a great week
So, that's the change. I figured I would announce that I changed the background. I think really because I am avoiding at all costs working on a paper.
I tend to get distracted at times
By people mostly (and Facebook, this blog, my phone, iPod...but you get the idea) I guess I would consider myself a "people watcher" of sorts but not necessarily in a creepster way. I think it's interesting to see how people interact and react to each other.
Lindenwood is unique in the diversity of people on campus.
I appreciate that.
There are so many interesting people from around the world
It really puts things in perspective when you simply stop and look.
Look at who is around you.
I think there are times when we get caught up in our own world, our focus gets narrow.
This is a world of stories, histories, and hearts. There are so many people to know and impact.
I find that my little world gets overinflated at times.
Take some time out and look.
Look for opportunities to deflate your world a little bit
I appreciate you guys
Have a great week
Sunday, May 3, 2009
New Album
I just bought a new album last night off iTunes.Random Fact: I love iTunes gift cards more than a lot of things
Tyler Vaughn is an incredible prophetic songwriter/worship leader at Destiny Church in St. Louis. His new album Restoration is outstanding and I'd recommend it to anybody.
The lyrics in most of his songs speak to the heart about living in full abandonment to God and our call to consecration as we offer ourselves to the Lord.
It's time we turn our hearts back to the Father
I decided to put up the first song off his album. It's called Beautiful Children. It's probably my favorite song on the album.
It's a pretty long song but I hope you guys like it.
If you want to check out the album, click here
Coffee
I promised an outstanding young woman that I'd blog about her place of employment.
Normally I just don't blog about any place but this deserves a special blog
Mountain Mudd
This little coffee hut actually makes coffee taste good to me and that is quite the feat in itself.
Everybody in my family drinks coffee except me so that's saying something
If you are in the greater St. Charles/St. Peters area, head on over right off Mexico on Mid Rivers Mall Drive to Mountain Mudd
I think they have like 300 flavors of coffee so I'm sure you can find something that suits your fancy.
Mountain Mudd=good coffee
Dare I say better than Starbucks??!?!?
I think I just did
Normally I just don't blog about any place but this deserves a special blog
Mountain Mudd
This little coffee hut actually makes coffee taste good to me and that is quite the feat in itself.
Everybody in my family drinks coffee except me so that's saying something
If you are in the greater St. Charles/St. Peters area, head on over right off Mexico on Mid Rivers Mall Drive to Mountain Mudd
I think they have like 300 flavors of coffee so I'm sure you can find something that suits your fancy.
Mountain Mudd=good coffee
Dare I say better than Starbucks??!?!?
I think I just did
Friday, May 1, 2009
First Post in May
It's Friday
P.S Click on each comic strip to make it bigger
It's May
It's Calvin and Hobbes
C&H was first published in the mid 80's and ran through '95ish...
Bill Watterson always put out a classy strip with witty punchlines and expert illustrations
Safe to say, it's probably one of the most famous comic strips ever to grace the newspapers.
The thing about Calvin was his use of big words despite only being 6 years old. That's outstanding to me.
I think what really is so righteous about Calvin and Hobbes is that it could actually be a real kid. Most comics are a little far-fetched but that strip is pretty realistic.
and really I think secretly everybody wished at one time that their stuffed animals could come to life and talk (maybe I was the only one)
I think what really is so righteous about Calvin and Hobbes is that it could actually be a real kid. Most comics are a little far-fetched but that strip is pretty realistic.
and really I think secretly everybody wished at one time that their stuffed animals could come to life and talk (maybe I was the only one)
P.S Click on each comic strip to make it bigger
P.P.S You won't be sorry
Thursday, April 30, 2009
Renaissance Man?
If you thought this blog was just random thoughts and pointless stories then you would be sadly mistaken.
Here is an original Haiku I wrote about random things in my room...where I am indeed at right now
There are four walls here
My closet does not have doors
Light comes from my lamp
Thanks
Here is an original Haiku I wrote about random things in my room...where I am indeed at right now
There are four walls here
My closet does not have doors
Light comes from my lamp
Thanks
Wednesday, April 29, 2009
Blogs that aren't mine
Check out these blogs if you are looking for inspired, captivating writing
In these here links you will find quality posts a-plenty
http://justincoaxum.blogspot.com/
http://achaps.blogspot.com/
DO IT!!!!!!!!
um.....or don't
In these here links you will find quality posts a-plenty
http://justincoaxum.blogspot.com/
http://achaps.blogspot.com/
DO IT!!!!!!!!
um.....or don't
Monday, April 27, 2009
I'm a real "teacher"
So I just got done teaching a lesson in a real high school class...like a real high school teacher
Kind of
Let me first say this: teaching is not all that simple and quite honestly not too fun (at least this experience wasn't)
I was only supposed to review some Vietnam War stuff, give them a worksheet, go over said worksheet and boom, done.....pretty cut and dry
I am the type of person who doesn't necessarily mind being in front of people and am really pretty comfortable with those type of situations.....
This wasn't one of those situations
Let me quickly run down the key points in a 5 point presentation....
1. I felt I knew what I was talking about but ultimately the nerves got me into speed mode and when I get into speed mode, watch out...the words FLY...and the speed causes my mouth to get really dry (#4)
2. It was tough going into a class and just taking it over. The kids had seen me before but just me sitting there taking notes while watching another teacher do the teaching. The class was pretty cool but again, it was uncomfortable
3. There was a camera set up in the back of the room and that was the kicker for the students. Let's make this awkward. ( I helped a lot)
4. My mouth got really dry and my lips attempted to cement together while my tongue decided to not work...made for some interesting words
5. This was all for a grade....a big grade
Bonus #6. It was really hot in the classroom and the sweat started pouring.......never good....ever
Honestly, I actually didn't do that bad but that wouldn't have made a good blog. It was interesting to say the least. There were a few of the students that answered all my questions and I thank them because the last thing I needed was dead air time.
Overall, I'm pretty pumped it's over
That's all
Kind of
Let me first say this: teaching is not all that simple and quite honestly not too fun (at least this experience wasn't)
I was only supposed to review some Vietnam War stuff, give them a worksheet, go over said worksheet and boom, done.....pretty cut and dry
I am the type of person who doesn't necessarily mind being in front of people and am really pretty comfortable with those type of situations.....
This wasn't one of those situations
Let me quickly run down the key points in a 5 point presentation....
1. I felt I knew what I was talking about but ultimately the nerves got me into speed mode and when I get into speed mode, watch out...the words FLY...and the speed causes my mouth to get really dry (#4)
2. It was tough going into a class and just taking it over. The kids had seen me before but just me sitting there taking notes while watching another teacher do the teaching. The class was pretty cool but again, it was uncomfortable
3. There was a camera set up in the back of the room and that was the kicker for the students. Let's make this awkward. ( I helped a lot)
4. My mouth got really dry and my lips attempted to cement together while my tongue decided to not work...made for some interesting words
5. This was all for a grade....a big grade
Bonus #6. It was really hot in the classroom and the sweat started pouring.......never good....ever
Honestly, I actually didn't do that bad but that wouldn't have made a good blog. It was interesting to say the least. There were a few of the students that answered all my questions and I thank them because the last thing I needed was dead air time.
Overall, I'm pretty pumped it's over
That's all
Friday, April 24, 2009
Update on stuff that I'm sure everybody wants to know about
I'm sitting here attempting to build up momentum so I can get back to working on a paper due next week
It is a really nice day out...there was some loud music playing on campus and I couldn't tell why
I saw some kick ball action going on so I can only assume these kick ballers enjoy music during their kick ball festivities.
I'm thinking I'm just going to ramble about what's been going on so let's make this an update shall we...
So the past few weeks have been insane...double insane
I have been knocking out school work at a pretty rapid pace but it seems like the more I get done, the more comes at me. I can see the light at the end of the tunnel though....just barely
I have a class on Thursday nights and last night I taught my last lesson for the class. I gave a lesson on the 1960's and the Counterculture Movement. It went pretty good..having it filmed always throws me off though.
Something about knowing I am on tape AND also knowing I have to watch the tape always is interesting.
That class has made me grow tremendously in terms of my presence in front of people and the way I convey my thoughts
I am going to teach in a high school class on Monday for a grade. That shouldn't been too bad except that has to be taped as well.
After I get done with that, I will be almost done with everything for the semester. Other than another paper and 3 presentations......then finals
This 19 hour semseter has been quite the beat down on me though and if I was playing football, then there would be a good chance it wouldn't be able to do it.
Next fall, I am only taking 12 hours because I will be coaching...that's going to be quite the difference in work loads.
Either way, this semester has flown by, actually this year has flown by.
It's hard to believe that I will be a senior in college next year. It seriously seems like yesterday that I was a week away from leaving home and heading to Central Missouri for football. I can remember my mom saying how fast it's going to go and it seriously did.
This summer will be a good one though. I honestly think this might be the longest summer I've ever had. Lindenwood doesn't go back to school until like the very last week of August. I want to say we're rocking like 14 weeks off this summer.
I will be working a lot but it will be nice to be able to play my guitar more. (I'm pretty simple like that)
I am also looking forward to hanging with the bros a lot more this summer. This has really been a season of separation for the 4 of us. Justin and Jamison have really been busy this past year with the Midwest Movement, Jared is home but is busy with school and Youth at church and I've been at school for a lot of it. I'm hoping this summer finds us more time to spend together.
My cousin Brittany and her husband Kris are also going to be in town for the summer and I am so pumped for that. no joke, if you ever get to meet them then you will be better off for it. They are awesome! I'm hoping to spend a lot of time with them if it works out. Without a doubt they will be very busy too.
Anyway, I'm thinking the blog will be kept going through the summer. It might tail off a little because obviously the summer isn't that exciting (well, even less exciting than my normal non-exciting life right now)
but I really, really appreciate everybody that reads it. It means a lot to me that you guys find my thoughts interesting......or at least something to read when you are bored. Either way, it's very cool!
Alright, that's it....I need to finish up a paper on Francis Drake (exciting)
not exciting
It is a really nice day out...there was some loud music playing on campus and I couldn't tell why
I saw some kick ball action going on so I can only assume these kick ballers enjoy music during their kick ball festivities.
I'm thinking I'm just going to ramble about what's been going on so let's make this an update shall we...
So the past few weeks have been insane...double insane
I have been knocking out school work at a pretty rapid pace but it seems like the more I get done, the more comes at me. I can see the light at the end of the tunnel though....just barely
I have a class on Thursday nights and last night I taught my last lesson for the class. I gave a lesson on the 1960's and the Counterculture Movement. It went pretty good..having it filmed always throws me off though.
Something about knowing I am on tape AND also knowing I have to watch the tape always is interesting.
That class has made me grow tremendously in terms of my presence in front of people and the way I convey my thoughts
I am going to teach in a high school class on Monday for a grade. That shouldn't been too bad except that has to be taped as well.
After I get done with that, I will be almost done with everything for the semester. Other than another paper and 3 presentations......then finals
This 19 hour semseter has been quite the beat down on me though and if I was playing football, then there would be a good chance it wouldn't be able to do it.
Next fall, I am only taking 12 hours because I will be coaching...that's going to be quite the difference in work loads.
Either way, this semester has flown by, actually this year has flown by.
It's hard to believe that I will be a senior in college next year. It seriously seems like yesterday that I was a week away from leaving home and heading to Central Missouri for football. I can remember my mom saying how fast it's going to go and it seriously did.
This summer will be a good one though. I honestly think this might be the longest summer I've ever had. Lindenwood doesn't go back to school until like the very last week of August. I want to say we're rocking like 14 weeks off this summer.
I will be working a lot but it will be nice to be able to play my guitar more. (I'm pretty simple like that)
I am also looking forward to hanging with the bros a lot more this summer. This has really been a season of separation for the 4 of us. Justin and Jamison have really been busy this past year with the Midwest Movement, Jared is home but is busy with school and Youth at church and I've been at school for a lot of it. I'm hoping this summer finds us more time to spend together.
My cousin Brittany and her husband Kris are also going to be in town for the summer and I am so pumped for that. no joke, if you ever get to meet them then you will be better off for it. They are awesome! I'm hoping to spend a lot of time with them if it works out. Without a doubt they will be very busy too.
Anyway, I'm thinking the blog will be kept going through the summer. It might tail off a little because obviously the summer isn't that exciting (well, even less exciting than my normal non-exciting life right now)
but I really, really appreciate everybody that reads it. It means a lot to me that you guys find my thoughts interesting......or at least something to read when you are bored. Either way, it's very cool!
Alright, that's it....I need to finish up a paper on Francis Drake (exciting)
not exciting
Wednesday, April 22, 2009
Jacob interviewed by Jacob
So I was thinking, I've been throwing down blog posts for a few weeks now but haven't really had too much about myself
I found a website with random surveys and copied a bunch of them on here
So here are some very random facts you probably don't want to know
or do you?
probably not....
Do you sleep with your closet doors open or closed?
I actually don't have closet doors..kinda weird but it works because I never have to open my closet because my closet is always open
Do you take the shampoos and conditioner bottles from hotel?
Nope...I do like the hotels that have soda in the mini fridge thing..it's always a mad scramble to get those sodas when we go on vacation...great times...that answer had nothing to do with the question
Do you sleep with your sheets tucked in or out?
yes! awesome question...out if anybody is wondering...if they are in then you can't move around...I think the Amish keep their sheets tucked in (I like the Amish)
Have you ever stolen a street sign before?
No..I have climbed a street light though and for years I thought I was going to get arrested because of it.........and that has nothing to do with this question either
Do you like to use post-it notes?
sure..they are pretty nifty...don't use them all the time though because eventually that sticky stuff loses power or gets dirty and they become just paper
Do you cut out coupons but then never use them?
actually yea I do...random question...I have a coupon to Steak 'N Shake I still have to use....that expired last year
Would you rather be attacked by a big bear or a swarm of a bees?
excellent question...I think a big bear...bees are not my friend. Seriously imagine getting attacked by a swarm of bees..not only would that be extremely embarrassing but I would think it would be quite the painful experience
Do you like pickles?
One time I was eating a pickle and got to the end and felt the stomach churning..I kept chowing though and ended up blowing some major chunks all over...naturally, pickles are no longer cool with me
Do you always smile for pictures?
Unless it's like a mug shot or something (never taken one..don't worry) then yea, I'd say I smile
What is your biggest pet peeve?
Honestly not many things bug me BUT if I had to chose I might have to go with people who really have a self-inflated idea of themselves and act like it...why not be humble? that's an awesome quality to have
Do you ever count your steps when you walk?
no but I do count stairs when I go up or down them...really don't know why
Ever pooped in the woods?
WHAT? no...that's gross...I did have a neighbor way back that did and his dog ate it (this story is gross yet TRUE) and the dog died...maybe from his "snack", maybe not..either way that's disgusting
Do you ever dance even if there's no music playing?
I don't dance period!! It's better that way...trust me
Do you chew your pens and pencils?
Yea, pens usually
What size is your bed?
Nothing special...a twin sized I think..I fit....barely lol
What is your Song of the week?
I usually have like a song of the month and then I get sick of it for like a year..but I've been listening to John Mayer's version of Free Fallin'...awesome
Is it okay for guys to wear pink?
sure...just a color
Do you still watch cartoons?
I'll throw some Spongebob on every now and again (not even embarrassed)
What is your favorite food?
I can eat chicken wings any time, any place..guaranteed....double guarantee
Whats your least favorite movie?
My least favorite movie is one I watched in one of my European History classes about French Jesuit priests in Quebec in the 16th century and their quest to convert Algonquin Indians to Christianity.....I think it was called Black Robe....HORRIBLE...truely a disaster of a movie
Where would you bury hidden treasure if you had some?
The most obvious place..like my front yard...nobody would look there
What movies could you watch over and over and still love?
I could pretty much watch any Pixar movie...I'm partial to Christmas movies too
Were you ever a boy/girl scout?
nope...never had an interest in it...I can't tie a not very well though so I guess the joke's on me
When was the last time you wrote a letter to someone on paper?
Actually this summer..one of my friends was working at a camp and I guess they had no form of technology so I wrote her a letter...it was a pretty good letter...it had a maze
Can you change the oil on a car?
I was actually just talking about this with my dad this morning...I don't do it much but I'm sure I could..I am not much of a car guy
Ever gotten a speeding ticket?
Only one..rolled through a stop sign...the cop gave me one more chance and I rolled through the next one too......he got me....good guy though
Ran out of gas?
wow almost...but never have...wait, how would I know if I almost ran out of gas?
Favorite kind of sandwich?
I love me some Sweet Onion Chicken Teryaki from Subway...outstanding
What is your usual bedtime?
It really all depends but a good 90% of the time I'm in bed before midnight...I fancy sleep too much to miss hours
How many languages can you speak?
just one...took 3 years of Spanish and can only ask if I can use the bathroom...and how to say napkins and french fries
Do you have any magazine subscriptions?
nope...did have ESPN for a while way back..pretty solid magazine
Are you stubborn?
no...being flexible in any situation is the way to be
Who is better...Leno or Letterman?
CONAN!!!!!
Ever watch soap operas?
never..I don't get them...there is too much stuff going on with too many people to make sense of anything
Afraid of heights?
a little bit...In a plane or like a roller coaster I'm fine but if I was walking on say, a tight rope over Times Square then I might have to change my underwear
Sing in the car?
sure...only when I'm by myself...again....for the sake of everybody
Dance in the shower?
uh, no...that doesn't seem like it's too safe
Do you think musicals are cheesy?
uh, one word...High School Musical (that's 3 words)
Favorite type of fruit pie?
I'm gonna go apple on this one
Occupations you wanted to be when you were a kid?
I think a Power Ranger...or a Mutant Ninja Turtle...come to find out they didn't have either of those majors at Lindenwood
Ever have a Deja-vu feeling?
Yea, it's crazy!! Usually it involves me and milk and where I put it
Wear a bath robe?
I actually have one believe it or not...don't wear it too much..I think I will when I get married..just seems like the right thing to do
Wal-Mart, Target or Kmart?
Usually a mix between Wal-Mart and Target...I don't even think there are Kmarts around anymore...how old is this question?!??
Ever hear of the group Tres Bien?
never...I wish my three years of spanish could help me decipher what that means
Ever take dance lessons?
never...there is no hope for me
Can you curl your tongue?
yep, I can..I'm pretty cool
Have you ever won a Spelling Bee?
NO!! I am going to write a blog about my experiences in the Spelling Bee (bad memories)
Have you ever cried because you were so happy?
I think I have...I am definitely not against crying
Regularly burn incense?
haha no...my mom burns candles though..that kinda counts
Ever been in love?
not yet
Who would you like to see in concert?
Jack Johnson
Hot tea or cold tea?
cold preferably iced...can't remember what that's called though
Can you swim well?
not at all...if I'm ever lost out at sea...I'm dead
Are you patient?
I'd say yes...hard to be at times
Which are better black or green olives?
none olives (that's not good grammar)
Best room for a fireplace?
bathroom...how awesome would that be?
Do you want to get married?
YES!!!!!
Do you cry and throw a fit until you get your own way?
no..that would be pretty unsightly to see by somebody my age
Do you want kids?
at the right time
Do you miss anyone right now?
yea..I miss some family...and friends that I don't see much
AND THAT'S ALL!!!
I found a website with random surveys and copied a bunch of them on here
So here are some very random facts you probably don't want to know
or do you?
probably not....
Do you sleep with your closet doors open or closed?
I actually don't have closet doors..kinda weird but it works because I never have to open my closet because my closet is always open
Do you take the shampoos and conditioner bottles from hotel?
Nope...I do like the hotels that have soda in the mini fridge thing..it's always a mad scramble to get those sodas when we go on vacation...great times...that answer had nothing to do with the question
Do you sleep with your sheets tucked in or out?
yes! awesome question...out if anybody is wondering...if they are in then you can't move around...I think the Amish keep their sheets tucked in (I like the Amish)
Have you ever stolen a street sign before?
No..I have climbed a street light though and for years I thought I was going to get arrested because of it.........and that has nothing to do with this question either
Do you like to use post-it notes?
sure..they are pretty nifty...don't use them all the time though because eventually that sticky stuff loses power or gets dirty and they become just paper
Do you cut out coupons but then never use them?
actually yea I do...random question...I have a coupon to Steak 'N Shake I still have to use....that expired last year
Would you rather be attacked by a big bear or a swarm of a bees?
excellent question...I think a big bear...bees are not my friend. Seriously imagine getting attacked by a swarm of bees..not only would that be extremely embarrassing but I would think it would be quite the painful experience
Do you like pickles?
One time I was eating a pickle and got to the end and felt the stomach churning..I kept chowing though and ended up blowing some major chunks all over...naturally, pickles are no longer cool with me
Do you always smile for pictures?
Unless it's like a mug shot or something (never taken one..don't worry) then yea, I'd say I smile
What is your biggest pet peeve?
Honestly not many things bug me BUT if I had to chose I might have to go with people who really have a self-inflated idea of themselves and act like it...why not be humble? that's an awesome quality to have
Do you ever count your steps when you walk?
no but I do count stairs when I go up or down them...really don't know why
Ever pooped in the woods?
WHAT? no...that's gross...I did have a neighbor way back that did and his dog ate it (this story is gross yet TRUE) and the dog died...maybe from his "snack", maybe not..either way that's disgusting
Do you ever dance even if there's no music playing?
I don't dance period!! It's better that way...trust me
Do you chew your pens and pencils?
Yea, pens usually
What size is your bed?
Nothing special...a twin sized I think..I fit....barely lol
What is your Song of the week?
I usually have like a song of the month and then I get sick of it for like a year..but I've been listening to John Mayer's version of Free Fallin'...awesome
Is it okay for guys to wear pink?
sure...just a color
Do you still watch cartoons?
I'll throw some Spongebob on every now and again (not even embarrassed)
What is your favorite food?
I can eat chicken wings any time, any place..guaranteed....double guarantee
Whats your least favorite movie?
My least favorite movie is one I watched in one of my European History classes about French Jesuit priests in Quebec in the 16th century and their quest to convert Algonquin Indians to Christianity.....I think it was called Black Robe....HORRIBLE...truely a disaster of a movie
Where would you bury hidden treasure if you had some?
The most obvious place..like my front yard...nobody would look there
What movies could you watch over and over and still love?
I could pretty much watch any Pixar movie...I'm partial to Christmas movies too
Were you ever a boy/girl scout?
nope...never had an interest in it...I can't tie a not very well though so I guess the joke's on me
When was the last time you wrote a letter to someone on paper?
Actually this summer..one of my friends was working at a camp and I guess they had no form of technology so I wrote her a letter...it was a pretty good letter...it had a maze
Can you change the oil on a car?
I was actually just talking about this with my dad this morning...I don't do it much but I'm sure I could..I am not much of a car guy
Ever gotten a speeding ticket?
Only one..rolled through a stop sign...the cop gave me one more chance and I rolled through the next one too......he got me....good guy though
Ran out of gas?
wow almost...but never have...wait, how would I know if I almost ran out of gas?
Favorite kind of sandwich?
I love me some Sweet Onion Chicken Teryaki from Subway...outstanding
What is your usual bedtime?
It really all depends but a good 90% of the time I'm in bed before midnight...I fancy sleep too much to miss hours
How many languages can you speak?
just one...took 3 years of Spanish and can only ask if I can use the bathroom...and how to say napkins and french fries
Do you have any magazine subscriptions?
nope...did have ESPN for a while way back..pretty solid magazine
Are you stubborn?
no...being flexible in any situation is the way to be
Who is better...Leno or Letterman?
CONAN!!!!!
Ever watch soap operas?
never..I don't get them...there is too much stuff going on with too many people to make sense of anything
Afraid of heights?
a little bit...In a plane or like a roller coaster I'm fine but if I was walking on say, a tight rope over Times Square then I might have to change my underwear
Sing in the car?
sure...only when I'm by myself...again....for the sake of everybody
Dance in the shower?
uh, no...that doesn't seem like it's too safe
Do you think musicals are cheesy?
uh, one word...High School Musical (that's 3 words)
Favorite type of fruit pie?
I'm gonna go apple on this one
Occupations you wanted to be when you were a kid?
I think a Power Ranger...or a Mutant Ninja Turtle...come to find out they didn't have either of those majors at Lindenwood
Ever have a Deja-vu feeling?
Yea, it's crazy!! Usually it involves me and milk and where I put it
Wear a bath robe?
I actually have one believe it or not...don't wear it too much..I think I will when I get married..just seems like the right thing to do
Wal-Mart, Target or Kmart?
Usually a mix between Wal-Mart and Target...I don't even think there are Kmarts around anymore...how old is this question?!??
Ever hear of the group Tres Bien?
never...I wish my three years of spanish could help me decipher what that means
Ever take dance lessons?
never...there is no hope for me
Can you curl your tongue?
yep, I can..I'm pretty cool
Have you ever won a Spelling Bee?
NO!! I am going to write a blog about my experiences in the Spelling Bee (bad memories)
Have you ever cried because you were so happy?
I think I have...I am definitely not against crying
Regularly burn incense?
haha no...my mom burns candles though..that kinda counts
Ever been in love?
not yet
Who would you like to see in concert?
Jack Johnson
Hot tea or cold tea?
cold preferably iced...can't remember what that's called though
Can you swim well?
not at all...if I'm ever lost out at sea...I'm dead
Are you patient?
I'd say yes...hard to be at times
Which are better black or green olives?
none olives (that's not good grammar)
Best room for a fireplace?
bathroom...how awesome would that be?
Do you want to get married?
YES!!!!!
Do you cry and throw a fit until you get your own way?
no..that would be pretty unsightly to see by somebody my age
Do you want kids?
at the right time
Do you miss anyone right now?
yea..I miss some family...and friends that I don't see much
AND THAT'S ALL!!!
Monday, April 20, 2009
Check it out..Old Man Marley
"I'll give you ten seconds to get your ugly, yella, no good keister off my property before I pump your guts full of lead."
Classic line from a classic movie
I think it might be safe to say that I've seen Home Alone more times than any other movie ever made.
I used to be able to quote it line for line (that's sad and embarrassing)
For that very reason it deserves a blog post. (and I deserve some sort of commemorative plaque)
My grandparents had the original Home Alone on VHS (remember those) and regardless of the time of year, it was a guarantee that whenever we would be over at their house we would watch it. (more than once on many occasion)
It went something like this.....
*March-HOME ALONE!!!!!
*Middle of August-HOME ALONE!!!!
*January 17th-HOME ALONE!!!!
and because of this I'm sure it's pretty much safe to say that my grandparents have also seen Home Alone more times than any other movie (or the old school Willy Wonka movie...I never liked that boat ride scene though..seriously, why put that in there??)
Anyway, Home Alone is an all-around, all-american classic from the very beginning of the movie when everybody is going nuts trying to get packed for the trip to France to the very end when Buzz realizes Kevin destroyed his room.
Random Fact: Jamison got a Kevin Mcallister pull-string action figure doll for Christmas one year...Pull the string and Home Alone quotes comes out of Kevin's head. It was awesome
That movie will be a classic forever and think about it, what other Christmas movie could come out with a sequel of equal exceptionality? (I'm pretty sure that's a word)
The whole premise of the movie was outrageous and equally outrageous was how Kevin took advantage of it (I wish my life had writers)
From sledding down the stairs (I tried that down the stairs of our deck one time and almost broke my legs) to going shopping for food by himself (I can't even do that right now) to rigging his house full of traps!!! C'MON!!!
It is a very unfortunate fact that this festive series of movies received a swift kick to the throat when even more movies were added unnecessarily.....I rate them below
Home Alone..awesome
Home Alone 2...double awesome
Home Alone 3...absolutely terrible
Home Alone 4...worst movie in cinematic history
I will leave you now with a montage (I've never used that word) of all the slapstick hilarity Marv and Harry provide
"Keep the change ya filthy animal"
Classic line from a classic movie
I think it might be safe to say that I've seen Home Alone more times than any other movie ever made.
I used to be able to quote it line for line (that's sad and embarrassing)
For that very reason it deserves a blog post. (and I deserve some sort of commemorative plaque)
My grandparents had the original Home Alone on VHS (remember those) and regardless of the time of year, it was a guarantee that whenever we would be over at their house we would watch it. (more than once on many occasion)
It went something like this.....
*March-HOME ALONE!!!!!
*Middle of August-HOME ALONE!!!!
*January 17th-HOME ALONE!!!!
and because of this I'm sure it's pretty much safe to say that my grandparents have also seen Home Alone more times than any other movie (or the old school Willy Wonka movie...I never liked that boat ride scene though..seriously, why put that in there??)
Anyway, Home Alone is an all-around, all-american classic from the very beginning of the movie when everybody is going nuts trying to get packed for the trip to France to the very end when Buzz realizes Kevin destroyed his room.
Random Fact: Jamison got a Kevin Mcallister pull-string action figure doll for Christmas one year...Pull the string and Home Alone quotes comes out of Kevin's head. It was awesome
That movie will be a classic forever and think about it, what other Christmas movie could come out with a sequel of equal exceptionality? (I'm pretty sure that's a word)
The whole premise of the movie was outrageous and equally outrageous was how Kevin took advantage of it (I wish my life had writers)
From sledding down the stairs (I tried that down the stairs of our deck one time and almost broke my legs) to going shopping for food by himself (I can't even do that right now) to rigging his house full of traps!!! C'MON!!!
It is a very unfortunate fact that this festive series of movies received a swift kick to the throat when even more movies were added unnecessarily.....I rate them below
Home Alone..awesome
Home Alone 2...double awesome
Home Alone 3...absolutely terrible
Home Alone 4...worst movie in cinematic history
I will leave you now with a montage (I've never used that word) of all the slapstick hilarity Marv and Harry provide
"Keep the change ya filthy animal"
Sunday, April 19, 2009
Friends
Just something on my heart
Friends are an incredible thing to have
It is interesting to me when I think of how many friends fall away as you move forward in life.
Friends that I had in high school are now nowhere to be seen
The people I was once most close to and spent all my time with no longer have a presence in my life. The reasons vary: time, distance, growth, change, in most cases a relationship not built on the relational, or heart, level
I really feel certain friendships can come in seasons.
There are times when friends come into your life and provide what you need at that particular season. It could be encouragement or maybe just somebody to listen. When the time and season of that friendship is up, then a joy is found in knowing you were a blessing to that person! I've found myself having to realize this type of friendship is necessary.
Regardless of where you are in life, there needs to be somebody that can help shoulder the burden of life
Those that are there to literally hear the worst and still show unconditional love in their words and actions are, I believe, very unique and extraordinarily special to have.
Friends that listen, encourage, rejoice with you, or grieve with you.
The fun times are great but ultimately fun ends and the good times dry up...what is the friendship built on?
The long lasting test of a friend is the perseverance though your struggles and the foundation of trust.
What does the Bible say about friends? The word "friend" is found about ninety times in the Bible so obviously God is not silent on friendships
Proverbs 27:5-6:
An open rebuke
is better than hidden love!
Two people are better off than one, for they can help each other succeed.
If one person falls, the other can reach out and help. But someone who falls alone is in real trouble.
Proverbs 17:17:
A friend is always loyal,
and a brother is born to help in time of need.
Those verses exemplify a friend that is precious and valuable. Somebody to keep accountability and hold loyalty sacred.
To be honest, I've been very blessed with incredible brothers. They are my best friends. It is so awesome to have them because they live out those verses up there in an incredible way. It's tough to replicate the unique bond that siblings have
A post or two ago, I said..."surround yourself with those who only speak life and encouragement"
I believe that statement holds a lot of truth...keep friends close that build you up, encourage you, believe in you and will fight for you, as well as care about you enough to desire to see you enter into new levels of your life.
Those friends are rare but when found, they are treasure.
Friends are an incredible thing to have
It is interesting to me when I think of how many friends fall away as you move forward in life.
Friends that I had in high school are now nowhere to be seen
The people I was once most close to and spent all my time with no longer have a presence in my life. The reasons vary: time, distance, growth, change, in most cases a relationship not built on the relational, or heart, level
I really feel certain friendships can come in seasons.
There are times when friends come into your life and provide what you need at that particular season. It could be encouragement or maybe just somebody to listen. When the time and season of that friendship is up, then a joy is found in knowing you were a blessing to that person! I've found myself having to realize this type of friendship is necessary.
Regardless of where you are in life, there needs to be somebody that can help shoulder the burden of life
Those that are there to literally hear the worst and still show unconditional love in their words and actions are, I believe, very unique and extraordinarily special to have.
Friends that listen, encourage, rejoice with you, or grieve with you.
The fun times are great but ultimately fun ends and the good times dry up...what is the friendship built on?
The long lasting test of a friend is the perseverance though your struggles and the foundation of trust.
What does the Bible say about friends? The word "friend" is found about ninety times in the Bible so obviously God is not silent on friendships
Proverbs 27:5-6:
An open rebuke
is better than hidden love!
Wounds from a sincere friend
are better than many kisses from an enemy.
Two people are better off than one, for they can help each other succeed.
If one person falls, the other can reach out and help. But someone who falls alone is in real trouble.
Proverbs 17:17:
A friend is always loyal,
and a brother is born to help in time of need.
Those verses exemplify a friend that is precious and valuable. Somebody to keep accountability and hold loyalty sacred.
To be honest, I've been very blessed with incredible brothers. They are my best friends. It is so awesome to have them because they live out those verses up there in an incredible way. It's tough to replicate the unique bond that siblings have
A post or two ago, I said..."surround yourself with those who only speak life and encouragement"
I believe that statement holds a lot of truth...keep friends close that build you up, encourage you, believe in you and will fight for you, as well as care about you enough to desire to see you enter into new levels of your life.
Those friends are rare but when found, they are treasure.
Saturday, April 18, 2009
Twitter-ific?
I just signed up for Twitter...the buzz about it sparked some curiosity...
Here is my unofficial review on Twitter....
It's like Facebook...minus everything but status updates
There is a guy named Steve Glose that I found....I'm not sure who he is (you are not in my family STEVE)
Honestly, my life is not that interesting that people would want to know what I am doing all the time...here is a possible sample of what the other Twitter folks could see though......
"Jacob is writing a Broadway musical"
"Jacob just clipped his toenails"
"Jacob enjoys clam chowder"
"Jacob is making a paper mache replica of the Oscar Meyer Weiner Mobile"
"Jacob just folded some socks" (I guess I fold my socks)
"Jacob is going to bed at 9:30" (I'm cool)
"Jacob just helped deliver a litter of puppies" (what am I talking about?)
"Jacob is not making egg salad"
"Jacob just clogged the toilet" (uncalled for...sorry)
"Jacob is watching Toy Story"
"Jacob just made a scarf from his own eyebrow hair"
OK!! that's it...
so yea, Twitter.............neat
Here is my unofficial review on Twitter....
It's like Facebook...minus everything but status updates
There is a guy named Steve Glose that I found....I'm not sure who he is (you are not in my family STEVE)
Honestly, my life is not that interesting that people would want to know what I am doing all the time...here is a possible sample of what the other Twitter folks could see though......
"Jacob is writing a Broadway musical"
"Jacob just clipped his toenails"
"Jacob enjoys clam chowder"
"Jacob is making a paper mache replica of the Oscar Meyer Weiner Mobile"
"Jacob just folded some socks" (I guess I fold my socks)
"Jacob is going to bed at 9:30" (I'm cool)
"Jacob just helped deliver a litter of puppies" (what am I talking about?)
"Jacob is not making egg salad"
"Jacob just clogged the toilet" (uncalled for...sorry)
"Jacob is watching Toy Story"
"Jacob just made a scarf from his own eyebrow hair"
OK!! that's it...
so yea, Twitter.............neat
Friday, April 17, 2009
Maybe I am Afraid of the Dark
I'm sure you all remember the old school Saturday night Nickelodeon....or SNICK (clever)
I can admit that I was pretty much terrified by the show Are You Afraid of the Dark?
That show was ridiculous and I could never watch it without my brothers around (embarrassing)
The intro still kinda creeps me out...(really embarrassing)
Secretly, I wondered what they always threw on the fire in the beginning of the show to make it flare up like that...
It would always be like....
"Submitted for the approval of the Midnight Society, I call this story...(ominous voice) "The Tale of the new neighbors across the street who exhibit characteristics similar to vampires"......(huh?)
and then they would throw some sort of rice/trail mix/bird seed/gerbil food combo on the fire and it would explode into a ridiculous ball of flames (HAD to be a fire hazard)
I'd say that show was ahead of its time...especially if it still scares me ( I need to stop)
all in all, that was a classic show and a fond memory of the younger years
I can admit that I was pretty much terrified by the show Are You Afraid of the Dark?
That show was ridiculous and I could never watch it without my brothers around (embarrassing)
The intro still kinda creeps me out...(really embarrassing)
Secretly, I wondered what they always threw on the fire in the beginning of the show to make it flare up like that...
It would always be like....
"Submitted for the approval of the Midnight Society, I call this story...(ominous voice) "The Tale of the new neighbors across the street who exhibit characteristics similar to vampires"......(huh?)
and then they would throw some sort of rice/trail mix/bird seed/gerbil food combo on the fire and it would explode into a ridiculous ball of flames (HAD to be a fire hazard)
I'd say that show was ahead of its time...especially if it still scares me ( I need to stop)
all in all, that was a classic show and a fond memory of the younger years
Wednesday, April 15, 2009
In Between Dreams
OK, so I don't know who filmed these videos but on YouTube, I found a performance of Jack Johnson playing at Tower Records in LA a few years back. He was promoting his new album In Between Dreams (great music)
The videos are delightful if you are a fan of Jack Johnson
He plays a Cole Clark too
Enjoy...
Part 1
Part 2
Part 3
Part 4
Part 5
The videos are delightful if you are a fan of Jack Johnson
He plays a Cole Clark too
Enjoy...
Part 1
Part 2
Part 3
Part 4
Part 5
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