October 21, 2002

Back to reality.

After spending a fun and relaxing weekend in Wisconsin, it is back to the work-week. A short 2 weeks from now, I will be going to Chicago for the weekend to see my favorite band, The Samples, play at the House of Blues. I haven't seen them play live in quite a few years, so I am really looking forward to this! Im sure a little Christmas shopping will get done as well since I will be up in the "Big City!" Not too much else new here, just getting into the swing of being back at work.

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October 17, 2002

Autumn Weather

Autumn has hit Central Illinois with a vengeance this year. One of my favorite memories took place in the fall, and I treasure this season. The crisp bite of the air, the smell of burning leaves, having friends over to enjoy a nice fire on the patio, I could go on and on. Entertainment does not have to cost a penny, and this season you can get the most bang out of your dollar, as we have been provided with the best outdoor weather of the year.

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October 14, 2002

Beginning of a journey.

For quite a long time, I have been trying to figure out what exactly it would be that I would do for a living, if money didn't matter, and if I didn't like what I do now. The two careers, writing, and playing bass in a bar jumping blues band can both be done in addition to what I do now. I think that Ill start off with writing, and see how that goes. I found that life presents itself with all kinds of inspiration for stories, and that it is a shame not to use what God has given me.

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October 03, 2002

Shedding my skin.

Hearing tales of those out there that lose their families, their jobs, or their souls makes me quite nervous to place many of my thoughts on display for the hordes, but once in a while, I need to just brain dump. I plan on ridding myself of most of my material posessions over the next 6 months, and completely eliminating any debt that I have. I have discovered, thanks to this, that I don't need "things" to make me happy. I have been mistaken about this for I would say a good 30 of my 32 years. My faith, my Family, and my Friends are all that are necessary to make me smile.

I do enjoy what I do for a living, but I find that the more I work, the more I buy, the more I want...... See a pattern there? I made a friend this summer that has taught me so much about life through so very few words. I have been researching the voluntary simplicity movement for the past 2 years, and have realized that it is the path for me to take. I am not going to run out and join a hippy commune, or become a strict vegan, although I am already a vegetarian. I still believe that there are some things in life worth having, but going into deep debt for them is ridiculous.

Wish me luck, this is going to be quite a transformation.

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October 02, 2002

Work is only work.

If you really think about it. when someone asks us what we do, and who we are, the first response out of our mouths usually relates to our "Job" or "Career." It is unfortunate that these responses come to our mind when asked.

I can't seem to fathom that what I do for 8 hours a day, to earn a living, defines who I am, or limits the person that I am. I am far from ashamed of what I do for a career, but it is not defining of who I am.

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Hello World!

Wow, here I am, with Movabletype finally installed! Yahooooooo! Im glad to have it.

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