So, here we go. Post one of my incredibly boring blog about- ok sorry I'm going to stop myself here since I don't entirely know what it's going to end up being about; that fact due mostly to the fact that I haven't written it yet. Mostly...
Since formats are fun, and I need to have at least some direction in writing this, I'll (try to) be posting three bits to every post: "My life (and what's going on around me)", "My spiritual life (and what's going on inside me)" and "My boring things (that I make, and stuff)".
Welp, off we go then.
MY LIFE (AND WHAT'S GOING ON AROUND ME)
News! Yes, news. There are so many "news" happening around me, and to me right now. New "stages" of life mostly. I mean, sure, there was new years, but since then I've turned 17, got my beginner's license and became an uncle.
Yep, I got my beginner's literally a year after I could have, had I cared a bit more about getting a license. I probably wouldn't have even gotten it now if it hadn't been for my dad's constant nagging about having to drive me places, and how if I don't get my license soon, he'll murder me with a toothbrush, and bury me in the sandbox. *sigh* "Dads" amirite?
Another big thing that happened recently is the big news that my sister's engaged! Well, it wasn't really "news" to me, since I was there for the proposal. On Christmas Eve we were all unwrapping presents, and just as we finished my parents said there was one more "extra special"one just for Katelynn. I was pretty upset, knowing there was only a special gift for Katelynn. For as long as I could remember, I assumed I was the favorite child. Apparently not...
As I followed them around trying to find Katelynn's special present in the maze of incredibly easy clues (lovingly written out by my mother), I rethought my entire worldview; trying to understand what my life was now that I wasn't the favorite child. Suddenly, just as I was re-organizing the bit of my brain associated with the complete encyclopedia of the secrets of the universe, I looked up to see my sister's boyfriend- putting a ring on my sister's finger.
I learned two things from that situation. One, that I really was the favorite child. Two, that "extra special" present = husband. I'm actually really happy the present wasn't for me.
As a side note, I'm now an uncle (thanks to my, already married, oldest sister).
MY SPIRITUAL LIFE (AND WHAT'S GOING ON INSIDE ME)
I decided to add this section too, because it's an area of my life that I'd like to be able to share with others. The thing is, right now there doesn't seem to be a whole lot happening here. Not something I'm proud of.
I (like most other people, I assume) have a hard time staying focused on this area of my life. I get so caught up with other things, projects, shows, books, music, and just downright wasting time. It seems like it's easier to do just about anything, even things I don't LIKE doing, than to just sit down and spend some time in prayer, or reading my Bible, or listening/reading a good sermon or book. But hey, isn't that what makes it worth it? The amount of effort it takes to get something seems to be what gives it it's value to us as humans.
So I'm going to start trying to spend more time on all three of those things, beginning with praying that I'll have the strength and determination to work on the rest harder.
MY BORING THINGS (THAT I MAKE AND STUFF)
I'm too bored right now to write any more... Just go listen to the last 7 episode of The CeilingFan Podcast at tcfpc.com. I co-wrote and starred in all of them.
