As promised, this is me keeping you in the loop.
March 16, 2007
Making like a tree…
That means I’m leaving.
If you’ve been reading my blog lately you’ve probably realized this: there is nothing to read. Yes, theCollegeKid is going on vacation indefinitely. I am currently undertaking another project that requires much of my time and energy. And if all pans out, it should be well worth the effort.
What is it? Well, lets just say it involves a bus, a road trip, a business, an adventure with friends, a way to pay for college, and one heck of a great idea.
And of course a blog!
Thanks for reading, and I’ll be sure to keep you in the loop.
March 4, 2007
Thoughts of a Missionary
One of our New Heart Church missionaries spoke for 10 minutes in church today and she shared some very important and insightful things about missionary work.
1. Our most important thing to “do” while on the mission field is just being a Christian.
2. You don’t become super spiritual just by going on the mission field; you’re still the same person, just in a different country.
3. Prayer is the only thing that really works.
4. Unity is essential – and if you’re going to have unity it’s going to take work and a release of your idealisms.
5. I may be in another country as a missionary, but we are the missionary team.
(#1 is my favorite)
March 3, 2007
Sick Bloggers No Write Good
It’s been too long since my last blog post. I’m still feeling a bit sick. Blogging makes me think, and thinking doesn’t work quite as well when I’m sick.
But I’m getting better and so the blog posts should start rolling in again soon.
Here’s a funny picture:
February 25, 2007
Feeling Sick
Yea. I’ve got some sort of cold/cough thing happening right now.
Not the best way to usher in the 22nd year of my life. (Yesterday was my birthday.) But I’m still kicking, so I guess it’s OK. I’m slowly wearing away at my chicken Top Ramen stash. If I stay sick I might have to fork out another $1.20 and get another 10 packs of Top Ramen goodness.
February 23, 2007
Happy Birthday Matt!
It’s Matt Wilcoxen’s (or MaWilcoxen) B-Day today (23). And my B-day tomorrow (22). Which means PARTY tonight! Sushi. Games. Friends. Fun. And of course, cake.
Consider the following birthday song a pre-party shout-out to Matt:
February 22, 2007
Tyrone Wells
One of my favorite local musicians is Tyrone Wells. He’s an Orange County local who is starting to make it big. He’s also a Biola University regular.
A few years ago, you could go down to McClain’s Coffee shop on Thursday night and there would be Tyrone Wells singing up a storm. Not so any more. Instead you can only catch him once a semester or so when comes by to put on a campus gig.
And tonight is that night!
February 20, 2007
Jazz Ecstacy
The other night I went out to Steamer’s Cafe (supposedly rated the best Jazz Venue in Orange County) and listened to live Jazz. And the experience was one of ecstasy.
I don’t know why, but there is something about live Jazz that just makes me feel overwhelmed with delight. It’s a bit weird I know, but amazing none the less. It’s kind of similar to the feeling you get after eating a great meal with good friends or looking out over a mountain landscape after hiking your way to the top.
I was talking with someone who has the same “jazz experience.” This person is a very right-brained type person and they think that Jazz taps into right brain processing. Right brain activities being the random, intuitive, holistic, synthesizing, subjective, and looking at the whole (all right brain activities).
My guess would be that Jazz also triggers left brain activity as well. And it is the mix between right brain and left brain that makes Jazz so enjoyable.
I really enjoy listening to each instrument individually (left brain) and then listening to how they all connect (right brain). My mind then goes back and forth, back and forth, back and forth. And it’s this connection that the mind delights so much in.
Other things do this as well, but Jazz seems to be able to connect the right and left brain far better than most other things. And when this happens… :)
Anyway, I enjoy Jazz. And I think I’m going to go to Steamers more often.
February 16, 2007
Oops, I Forgot Your Name
Remembering people’s names is one of the most important skills you can develop. I would be the first to admit that I’m not the best at remembering people’s names. But I have a friend who is, and now I’m getting better thanks to a tip he gave me.
Here it is:
When someone tells you there name, immediately think of someone else with the same name and associate the two people in your mind. Pretend they’re friends or something.
Next time when you see them, you’ll be reminded of the person who’s name you do know (aka their imaginary friend with the same name). BAM - You’ve got their name memorized!
I recalled this genious tip recently and it is helping me a lot. No longer do I have to call everyone that guy, but can actually call them by there names.
Sometimes I still forget, but not near as much as I did a month ago.
