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| It's funny...I haven't updated in a long stretch again. But, it's not so much for a lack of interest in Xanga. More because of a lack of time, a lack of content, and a lack of energy.
So, yeah...I've been working my tail off for the past month. But, I guess that's what I signed up for! 
There's really nothing to update. I work, I eat, I sleep...and that's about it...exciting huh? Hmm....I have gotten one care package...and a letter!! So, that freaking rocks!! So, if any of you other people wanna do that....let me know, and I'll get you an address! 
So, what prompted this post....i was just watching House...and I'm about to watch the Season Premier!! I realized when watching it how much I like the show specifically, and shows that deal with philosophical issues in general. House had a girl on the show who was a rape victim (i didn't watch the whole show....only the end, so if there was more that I'm missing that's important, I apologize). He got the news that a pregnancy test for her had come back positive, and he had to go in and tell the girl. Now, I can't think of a worse situation. As if it wasn't traumatic enough to deal with the first act...then there's this possibility of dealing with it again and being reminded of it again throughout this girls life! I really can't imagine. But, what I found interesting was the advice that House gave the girl. Specifically, to abort the pregnancy. The girl had strong moral objections to it, calling it murder, and saying it was ending a life. Which House tried to explain away in ways that he has perfected to an art and I mean, when it comes to abortion, even many people against it would look the other way for something like this. It's one of those common arguments for why it should be legal "What about rape"...."What if the life of the mother is at stake". Kinda funny considering that the percentage of such cases are in the LOW single digits for all abortions performed here. Bottom line is that the girl is exactly right, it's ending a life, life started from before she could even test positive for pregnancy. Anyone who's seen a developing child in the womb can attest to that.
So, the end result? She had an abortion. Can't say it was the result I wanted...but, I found the end intriguing. B/c unlike what you would expect from modern secular television that would lead you to believe all was well. House instead was completely unsure of his advice, and beyond that, was distraught at how the girl would be affected for the rest of her life. Kinda strange considering what an "obvious" and "acceptable" and even "good" decision it was to do. It's a good view of what life could be like when lacking a basic morality on which to base our decisions on. What does house have to base his advice on besides his sometimes convoluted view of the "greater good"? The idea of how much comfort that philosophy gave him was perhaps the best part of the show for me. B/c there really is no comfort in that...
Anyways, that's my late night thoughts of the day....miss you all....
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| Wow, so, it's been a month since I've posted. That's pretty insane. Especially considering that I was actually doing pretty well for posting every couple days there for a good long time. So, there really is a good excuse this time, I promise! Let's list out a few of the changes I've gone through in the past month...
1) I'm sure you noticed the post that's been up about "new toy #1". Well, the reason for the numbering, was that I was working on a MUCH bigger "toy" that was going to be #2. Then I got so busy that I didn't have time to post on it. So, what might it be? The residence of Barger Dr. in Crownsville! Yep, I bought a house. It's a 4 bed, 2(ish) bath split foyer house in Arden on the Severn. Just up the Severn River from Annapolis. So, yeah, I guess I'm even more officially a resident of MD now (well, kinda....more on that later).
2) So, yeah, upon buying the house, I realized just how much there really is involved in getting a new place. Which is one of the principle reasons I haven't posted on here in forever. So, sorry about that. I was involved in sweating pipes, rewiring electrical outlets, installing appliances, buying power tools, landscaping, weed whacking, cleaning, assembling furniture, doing plumbing, and a score of other things that it hurts my brain to consider at the moment! So, yeah....there's all that.
3) Following up with the "official resident of MD" thing....well...as of a few days ago, I am no longer. For those of you who haven't heard, I'm currently (and for the next 12 months) a resident of the country of Iraq. About halfway around the planet from Annapolis. I was offered and accepted a job over here. I'll leave the details to more personal communication, but, here I am. I'm actually sitting here hearing Helicopters overhead as we speak. Pretty insane!
So, yeah, that's about the gist of things at the moment. Things are pretty crazy, and if I listed everything that has happened in the last month, it would be a post so long noone would read. Lets settle down for a top ten...then it's off to work with me:
- I have the most amazing friends ever! From going away parties, to helping out with the house, to being there to talk, to giving me an amazing sendoff.....yeah...it's been wonderful. They're such a blessing. (You know who you are! )
- My family is pretty freaking amazing too! My sister, mom, dad, and Uncle spent the better part of a week down in MD helping me out with my house. My uncle especially took his first vacation in 10+ years and spent it working on my stuff.....fortunately, at least he got one day down in DC. But, I still feel kinda bad about eating up his vacation with manual labor. At the same time, I can't think of a better last week in MD before my trip.
- Home Ownership kinda sucks. Everything that breaks is your problem, you can't call the landlord and have him fix things. Home Warranties and insurance try to screw you and/or find loopholes at every juncture, Realtors are dishonest, Sellers are worse, and for the first time in your life, you generally feel like losing it! Of course, then you crawl into bed...and realize that you're sleeping in YOUR house, and I guess some of that goes away.
- Ikea is now my principle house furnishing provider! And I think I should own stock...b/c I've raised their bottom line a couple percentage points!
 - Lifelong friends getting married. It's fun to see. Not to mention catching up with people I haven't seen in forever. Made me realize when I got back just how awesome the internet is with things like Xanga and Facebook and email, etc, that allow us to keep in touch across miles, oceans and years.
- Housewarming and going away party that was amazing!
- Seeing MY photos as the principle decoration of a house is pretty freaking awesome! I take some darn good pics!
- God's plan for me on so many levels still eludes me, but, I'm getting better at just rolling with the punches. It will be interesting to see what comes in the next year and beyond. So many possibilities rolling around right now. I'm excited, apprehensive, freaked out, anticipatory, and a score of other emotions.
- I've been here less than a week, and I miss home. This is a bad sign...
- Work is going to be good....this place is kinda insane...but, I'm looking forward to the experience. It'll change me for life.
Anyways, I should get to work. I covet your prayers, letters, emails, etc. If you're interested in getting me care packages (hint hint ) Letters, or anything else of a less electronic form....let me know, and I'll get you the address! (call me weird, I'm not all about posting it on here...)
Much love everyone....talk to you soon!
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 Now to figure out a name for her....ideas?
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| So much I could post on...sorry it's been so long...highlights...b/c I really need sleep!!
1 - Concerts!!!!
2 - Dispatch - More pot than I've ever seen in my life...making an INCREDIBLE return on scalping tickets (legally, i think)....and an amazing show by three incredibly talented guys! Oh yeah, and did I mention it was also my first time to NYC....freakin sweet!!
3 - Marc Broussard - Amazing place to stand...I could reach out and touch the guy the whole concert....almost got into a fight....got two people kicked out...got my camera confiscated and called a "professional photographer" (is that a bad thing??)....good company mostly (besides aforementioned people)...and mostly just plain a good show!!
4 - Fellowship. Have had a couple get-togethers with an amazing group of guys. Getting to know a few new ones too! Last night was with Bruce and Lindsey...freaking amazing!
5 - Mentorship/Accountability - Been meeting with Daron lately and trying to get more regular. Reading through a really mad old book on faith. It's really challenging me to evaluate my perspective on the matters contained. Very enjoyable so far, and I can't think of better company.
6 - Hard times....some difficult times at church and with friends...but, it seems to be working it's way out...
7 - "Sometimes...somethings...turn into dumb things...and that's when you put your foot down"...nuff said...predictability...sometimes I hate being right...
8 - Relationships...Good Lord, you'd think it's spring and not summer. More to come (I've got the inside scoop! ) Weddings, romances, relationships, friendships, new people, old people....I'm somewhere between smiling and gagging....get back to me on that one.
9 - Good friends waiting for me with...encouragement....when I get home after a sucky night....and also encouraging me immediately after.
10 - It's summer...I'm getting a tan, I'm out in the boat, I'm loving life, and I'm about to close on a house....life is good...'cept when it's not... (and even then it is somehow)
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| Transformers....is the most amazing action movie I have ever seen. The whole time I was having memories of the first time I saw Independence Day...that's how good it is. The Special Effects will blow your mind, and you will be left wondering if the Autobots and Deceptacons actually roam the streets when you're not looking. Freaking SICK!!
Oh yeah.....and I'm going to buy a Camaro... | | |
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