Hallelujah (Update)

Praise the Lord, I have now been accepted into camp and will be doing my camp things all summer. Now the need for the camp name is much more serious. Anyway, now we just should dance around and cheer and all that fun stuff.

I must be crazy. Good crazy but crazy nonetheless. I just signed on to work all summer in a volunteer position. But this is meaningless speculation for I know the experience will be awesome (even if I do almost die a couple of times). So anyway aside from the camp saga other things going on have been: Moving into WV in January (never did get to post that experience) and taking part in a sound class at my church. You know, where you get to learn the finer points of turning knobs and moving sliders (actually there is much more than that I was just feeling a little cynical at that moment). And the thing is the class has already paid off when I got to run sound for a local ballet troupe last week. That was a lot of fun and I have decided that for my mid-life crisis instead of doing boring o'l ballroom dancing I'm going to do ballet. (What are those looks supposed to mean?). A-hem! Anyway me and the fam (ily) went up to Biblical Seminary falls today and had much fun. So that is all for now folks, I shall see you on the other side.

Happy Birthday to me.

Little did I know it but 3 days ago I joined this "blog thing" and since then you have been listening to my meaningless rambles. I have to go now because it's dinner time (I love WV). So since I have no time for a link and I can't see any pictures on any computer coming out of here I want you to imagine balloons and streamers and lots of party hats.... (dinner)

Choices, choices.

All right me comrades, if all goes well I will be working at camp this summer (I have an interview on the 14th) but I need a camp name. So I think we should all put our heads together and choose a camp name for Why! Why is out of the running for potential camp name so don't try that one. Already suggested suggestions: Dobbins (another name for a work horse) and Sgt. Pepper. Now it is time to let the creative juices flow and think of a name between now and let's say April Fools day. Ready, set, go!

Slovak hockey supremacy confirmed against the US

WOOT! WOOT! Slovakia knocks the US for a loop in a 2-1 victory this afternoon! From Sports Illustrated:
Slovakia (3-0) strengthened its first-place hold in the Olympics Group B, moving two points ahead of Russia and Sweden and three in front of the Americans (1-1-1). The top four in the six-team group move on to the quarterfinals...(Highlights from the first goal)...

Hossa got away from Craig Conroy along the right-wing boards and cut into the right circle. Once he had space and a good angle, he let a shot fly that got between DiPietro's pads.

That sent the chanting, horn-blowing and music-playing fans dressed in red, white and blue -- the Slovakian kind -- into a roaring frenzy.

I am excited about this. It really looks like this Slovak team could be a gold meadal contender this year. Also here is the link to the full story about the Slovakia-Russia game.

I'm feeling the Olympic spirit now.

In your face USA. Slovakia beat Latvia 6-3 in men's hockey a couple days ago. US tied Latvia. Slovakia is therefore better than the US of A. Also Slovakia beat Russia 5-3 in an up-set one Russian compared to the loss at the 1980 Miracle on ice. Read this:
Numerous coaches in the Olympic tournament talked about how dangerous Slovakia could be. Russia quickly found out why. (Read the whole story here.)
Saturday is USA vs. Slovakia.

Sorry for the unpatriotic spirit but I'm a sucker for small, eastern European countries that I used to live in. Also, in snowboard cross last night, the US won gold with a Slovak just half a board behind winning the silver medal (good news for JD).

On the move.

I don't usually post stuff here about my faith and such but lately-actually the past couple days- something has been happening in my church and in the people in my youth group and it has been amazing! It seems that a desire for Yahweh has over taken the church. (Which if you think about that statement that seems sad; God returning to church.) And it is really exciting thinking about what God could be doing in my life and in the lives of people around me. For an example of what I am talking about: Every Monday night the guys in the youth group get together and talk, do a Bible study and what not. Well tonight I was leading and I did fairly well considering I lost my notes. But anyway it was all leading up to a prayer time anyway so we all gathered together in a circle and prayed for about 15 minutes which was pretty cool but then one of the guys brought up an idea about a witnessing tool that he had been thinking and praying about. Well the idea went over really well and we all talked about it for about half an hour on what we should do and everything pertaining to the suggestion. Then we prayed some more and it felt that God was moving. So now I'm all excited and just wondering "what next?".
The thing is this isn't the only "God sighting" lately check out this post. To quote Kevin Max "God is on the move-forget Aslan".

Fun links

Zrharc! The Comment Word Verification Dictionary
Come here. Learn things you never knew. Live better than you have before.
Update:
Learn to drive; get an ulcer with this fun game.

Almost a month in the life.

There has been so much stuff in the past month or so that has just been wanting to come out and I just haven't had the time to post it all. So now I am just going to let it come out in force.
25-31 of December: Christmas time and resting up from that vacation. Also, I watched the movie Serenity and dude was that movie awesome! Played bunko at the church New Years Eve party; just the thing is that due to the age of most of the contestants the party would be held on Eastern Standard time (not my time zone currently). But before that (I had almost forgotten) I went up with my family to Seattle to see my cousins that live there. That was great fun, I got to go to a sort of science museum there and it was a lot of fun.

1-7 of January (pauses to play iTunes on the super cool Mac): Scrambled to get a movie done for a youth group event that was on the 11th (more about that later on). Watched Serenity again, loved it even more and also got hooked on the TV show Firefly which is sort of a prequel to Serenity. Had a sound class on Saturday and after that played a little laser-tag in the church as part of a college event.

8-14 of January: Scrambled/panicked trying to get that movie done for the event on time. The event was on Wednesday at 7 P.M. and the final edit of the movie was done at about 6. Talk about cutting it close but the event went fairly well I'd say, so that was good. Oh, did I mention that it was a surprise and we (the guys) did it all under the nose of my sister? So that added to the stress level a bit err… A LOT. Later that week I started re-reading one of the greatest books ever in my opinion. I am so excited about this book, I don't think I've had this much fun reading since maybe when I read The White Company early last year. What say you? You wish to know the title of the book? Very well, the book is drum-rolll pleaseease) THE LORD OF THE RINGS: THE FELLOWSHIP OF THE RING. (Some times I really hate Blogger) Friday Watched To End All Wars a really good movie I would say just my brain wasn't ready for the thinking required to optimize viewing pleasure.

15-21 of January: Haven't done much this week except read Lord of The Rings and do math. Also got to do some good listening to the band The Arcade Fire. Boy do they have good music. I can't same for their lyrics (no cussing mind you just sort of mixed up feelings) but all around a good album. If they seem a little gloomy it would be because 9 friends and family members died during the recording of the album. That could make anybody gloomy I think.

Now I feel there should be a picture montage of some of the stuff I have spoken of but before I do I feel I should link to a little known Xanga (horrors) blog that is really good, look in the archives and there is even more stuff. Now for those pictures:
Gimli son of Gloin. The Crew of Serenity.

















For more about what I have done lately visit this recent post.
PP: The thing about my excitment concerning Lord of The Rings is that I Love to read, just I haven't had a book I really enjoyed since maybe Crime and Punishment in September but this is all out great reading, I highly recommend it for all people. Enough said by me now so for all people here (and there) this is Why, signing out.

And to think I got to live there.

Budapest, Hungary.
Here's an exerpt:
The city is often referred to as the Paris of the east, and deserves this name. It bears some resemblance to Prague, but is larger and friendlier. The picturesque setting on two sides of the Danube, the nine connecting bridges and the villas and public buildings from the fin-de-siècle era really make Budapest one of the most enjoyable cities in Europe.

Provide air-fair and I could take you on a tour of the city.
Plus Steve Taylor likes the city too. (Post brought about by this, over at Paintball Warriors Xanga site.)

In your face PC users. (posted from a Dell laptop)

Mac supremacy is eminent, prepare yourselves. Behold the MacBook!
This is one sweet piece of machinery.

If I had been invited to the ball.

If I was at the ball over at My Old Sketchbook.

Confession and introduction.

Okay,I have a confession to make: I am a nerd. I know you are all very shocked but it is true. For example, I got the first twenty issues of The Amazing Spider-Man and have loved it. Also I got HitchhikerÂ’s Guide To The Galaxy and am enjoying that.
But enough about me there is a new blogger in our midst. Allow me to introduce to you

Sister Ames!

Also a happy new year to all people around the world.

Also, The Onion reports a frightful trend in the world of psychology and pop culture.

Merry Christmas...

Or Happy Hanukkah, Happy Kwanza, or Happy Gift Getting Day (for when that is what it is when you have the wrong focus for Christmas).

My top twenty. (Songs that is.)

Number 1. Please by U2 --Something about this song just hits me right in the gut.

2.Harder to Believe Than Not to by Flemming and John --If you haven't heard it I can't explain it.

3.Wake Up (live at Fashion Rocks) by Arcade Fire -- I think the reason I like this song is just because of the music.

4. The Blues by Switchfoot --This call of desperation by Jon Foreman is just heart wrenching but not without hope.

5. Where the Streets Have No Name (live from Rotterdam) by U2 --A good song made better by the 90's U2 twist

6. Joel by Daniel Amos --A sort of answer to The Blues with God answering the questions of Jon Foreman.

7. The Silent Side by Eucharisto --I love this song.

8. Don't Wait by Buddy Miller --Alter call gone Southern rock/Country. Need I say more.

9. Which To Bury, Us Or The Hatchet? by Relient K --Break-up song of the ages with a modern twist.

10. Kingdom Come by Coldplay --What to say about this one hmmm... I don't know but it is a good song.

11. Paralyzed by Sixpence None The Richer --Gut-wrenching, heart-breaking every time this retelling of 9/11 this song is great mix of powerful music plus tear-jerking vocals gets me every time.

12. Free at Last by DCtalk --Can I say I like this song because it makes me happy?

13. politicians by Switchfoot --Once again a song that I like more for the music than the words. (If you haven't noticed already music is a big part of what I listen for in music.)

14. Nothing but The Blood by Jars of Clay --Jars of Clay+Blind Boys of Alabama+Good ol' gospel song = Great listening.

15. Live in Stereo by The Newsboys --I don't listen to this song very often but when I do it always makes me feel up-lifted.

16. Hurt by Johnny Cash --Looking back on life Cash wonders what happened to him and those around him.

17. Rocky Boat by Steven Delopoulos --The song of a new Christian bursting with joy.

18. Presto by Ludwig van Beethoven --Somebody has to have some classical music on their list. Besides, this song is really good. Really good.

19. I Want to be a Clone by Steve Taylor --A quote from the song "I asked the Lord into my heart/they said that was the start/but now you've got to play the part/I want to be a Clone"

20. Good Vibrations by The Beach Boys --If you haven't seen The Chick Flick you wont get it.

And number 21. Wake Up Dead Man by U2 --I might rate this song higher but well... you know.

Sir Lucioius

Hey all take a look at the prequel to "The Sir Lucious Chronicles". It is on Lukolas's blog who is one of the most unappreciated bloggers in our little ring. Take a look at his archives there is some really good stuff out there.

Funny

One of the greatest commercials of this year (that you will never see).

Also, best Christmas card of 2005.

Explanation

I guess I should explain why I haven't done any posting for over two weeks so here it is:
As a secret government agent my boss sent me on a mission to destroy two suitcases full of top-secret government documents that would reveal the location of the MBA's latest and greatest weapon. The code name for the plans was Duck Soup. Well if everything had gone as planned I would have been back on the 9th but the Secret Police of Spotsilvainea found me during my layover in their great land and opened fire on me in the terminal. If it weren’t for my quick thinking and dashing good looks they would have turned me into Swiss cheese right there in the airport. As luck would have it one of their bullets hit the glass overlooking the runway and shattered it to pieces and also just at that moment a baggage cart was going under the recently blasted window, seeing my chance, I jumped into the cart. After startling the poor baggage handler I quickly thought up a story that I was a movie star getting away from a mob of fans worse than even The Beatles knew in their heyday. Since I am so incredibly handsome it worked and he let me into the airplane and I made it to my destination earlier than expected. And then (“Hey wait! What are you guys doing? What the? ” {BANG BANG BOOM} SorryaboutthatfolksbutIhavetoleavenownotimetoexplainguysshootingatmetellyoulaterbye.

Sine, Cosine, Tangent oh my!

I still dislike English you see
Just not as much as geometry
Always and forever
Always and forever.

Math blues (to be sung to the tune of Technology from Napoleon Dynamite)

Okay

Now you can sing Christmas music. So to start it off... Angles we have heard on high, sweetly singing over the plains....

Need I say it...

Happy Thanksgiving!