my own inspiration

I'm often inspired. I know... a little bit of a weird sentence to write after my last post. Let me explain.

I get inspired by a lot of things every day - great stuff I read or see online. Pithy quotes in movies. Profound lyrics colored by beautiful melodies. You know the stuff.

But I'm lazy. Really lazy. I want so badly to put this inspiration to words or music, but I end up giving a lot of my time to less meaningful things (hello facebook. I'm talking to you). Why is that? When does it change? I mean, I'm approaching 30 at a full run, and I'm scared that when I hit it, it's going to hit back twice as hard.

What am I saying? Who knows. Maybe this is a prayer. God, help me give life to something significant instead of letting inspiration stir me and then fade. Yeah, maybe it's a prayer... or maybe it's just a rant.

Let me end by saying nothing at all.

forth-, fifth-, or sixth-coming

I just went back and read some of the topics I indicated would be forthcoming... and a weird thing happened. I had an overwhelming feeling that I don't want to write about them. When I originally wrote out the list, I had strong feelings about each topic, but right now... I have no feelings. Maybe I'm a little burnt. Maybe the last week of the quarter took all the energy I had to think theologically. I'm sure it will come back some day, but for right now, it's not there.

So instead, I'll write about the nonsense that's been on my mind lately:

1. Why does Donovan McNabb keep getting injured on Madden '09? Can't I play a whole season without losing him? I guess both art and video games imitate life.

2. I bought a macbook and I'm really excited to get it! It's my graduation gift, and I convinced Nikki to get it early. I'm probably a little spoiled.

3. I'm carrying about 20 extra pounds, and I'm getting sick of it. I've been running and trying to eat better, but I think the bottom line is that my metabolism took another turn for the worse in the last few months.

4. I can't decide if I like twitter or if I should put my energy into it or not. Is it the next big thing or not?

5. Boston Legal is amazing, and I wish it didn't get canceled.

6. I want a Kawasaki Vulcan 750 (left). I'll get there someday. For now, I'll keep putting around on my scooter (right).



That's about all the nonsense that's going through my mind right now. I promise, there will be more meaningful stuff later. Just give me a chance to detox from seminary...

tattoo

Hi friends. Well, I've been wanting a tattoo for a long time now, and I think 2009 will be the year. I've been messing around with designs in my head, and I just can't settle on one thing. I want to somehow combine my love of Greek/NT and music, which is kind of an interesting mix, I know. So what do you think of this?



I'm thinking it will be on my left arm/shoulder, and maybe wrap all the way around.

The word means "rhythm," and although it's not used in the NT, it is in the Septuagint (Greek translation of the OT). My thought is that it combines what I love most about music - the rhythm - and my love for the Bible/NT/Greek. I thought about using a heart rhythm to symbolize life and all that comes with it (love, friendship, pain, regret, etc).

So what do you think? I'm not sold on this, and if you think it's cheesy, tell me! I can take it.

p.s. I have to give props to my nephew Nelson, because if I remember correctly, he had the idea of a tattoo related to "rhythm." Thanks Nelson!

back on the left coast

We're back from our much needed holiday vacation... we were gone for two entire weeks! It was a great time with family and friends, and we really packed a lot in. We were with my family, with Nikki's, in NYC, in Camp Hill... it was a great time.

I also ate some incredible food and I have really missed. Here's the short list (food is important to me. Get over it):

Pizza (both in Philly and in NYC)
Lee's Hoagie
Chicken Chessesteak
Regular Cheesesteak from Pat's (gross but fun)
Wawa Tuna Hoagie
Wawa Turkey Hoagie
Diet Iced Tea (long story)
Tastycake Lemon Pie
Homemade Apple Pie
Coffee Chiffon Cake

Ah it was a delight. Not so much on my waste line, but that's what New Year's Resolutions are for.

There's so much I want to blog about in the next few weeks, so check back. I've got a bunch of stuff swimming around in my head that I need to get out somewhere, so stay tuned.

Peace!

cold

relief

The quarter is finally over... a quarter that has been one of the most hectic of my Fuller career. I'm not sure why, but pushing through to the end has been harder than normal this quarter, and I'm glad it's behind me.

Now I have a few weeks to relax, read what I want, watch what I want, and enjoy the holiday season. I have a few topics for my blog that I'll probably explore over the next few weeks, so we'll see how that goes.

Right now I'm all about basking in the glory of another completed quarter. I'll probably end up wasting a significant amount of time over the next few days, and for me, that's just fine.