First before i start not going to talk about atmosphere. Second I am going to talk about something that is relevant.
If you know me one word you would probably use to describe me is driven. If not then you probably don't know me well enough. I learned something in my advertising and promotion class today that has never been clearly defined ever before and i think that it will help us all.
A mission is a reason for existence. Goals are things that you do to reach your mission. Usually we see these terms as synonymous but they are clearly different.
So i ask you what is your mission??? Why are you here on earth??? Why do you exist???
I would venture to say that we don't clearly have that defined but when we do it will keep us focused on what our goals should be.
SSS: New Banana Pudding shake i haven't tried it but i love banana so im super excited. Go get one now!!!
I'm Out!!!
Tuesday, February 27, 2007
Monday, February 26, 2007
No Church For Me
Well i didn't go to church at all yesterday which is very weird for me to do. My uncle has been at my house all weekend helping us fix up our bathrooms and stuff. So its like extreme makeover home edition at my house except for we pay for it and we put it in and in no way did any of us cry when it was finished.
Also it gave me a chance to listen to different people i wouldn 't normally hear preach. I heard Steve Gaines at Bellevue, a little of Charles Stanley, and some other guys i have never heard of before. Its always nice to hear different people speak and it provides balance in your spiritual walk.
Not only that but i got to go to the last Memphis home basketball game of the year. It was fun but the atmosphere was pitiful. I am going to talk about this subject probably tommorrow but i will stop there for now.
I also went to Blockbuster to get Madden 07 for the Wii. I've always wondered how awesome my arm would be against professional competition. While i was there this kid rushed in with his parents and instantly flies to the new movie called flushed away. I have no idea what it was about but he wanted it more than anything in the world.
Now this is going to be one of those you had to be there stories but i laughed so hard so i have to tell you: this kid's mom tells her son that he needs to pass his spelling test before he can get the movie. Now in my mind im thinking "sweet im going to get to see this kid pull one over on his mom" cuz kids usually get what they want.
The son proceeds to say who is Patrick Spellingtest??? I laugh and shake my head more at the fact that while this was clearly innocent I saw it as a clear diversion to try and fool the mom into thinking the kid didn't know what was going on and try in a valiant effort to bring the movie home with him.
Moral of the story: spend time with your kids and reward their achievement. They want to be challenged and loved by their parents.
SSS: How bout a chocolate coke today??? Sounds gross right....but until you've tried the caramel flavor of a classic coca-cola with the delightfully indulging rich taste of chocolate you haven't truly experienced life to the fullest...See what you've been missing!!!
And you wonder why I'm in marketing...hahaha I'm out!!!!
Also it gave me a chance to listen to different people i wouldn 't normally hear preach. I heard Steve Gaines at Bellevue, a little of Charles Stanley, and some other guys i have never heard of before. Its always nice to hear different people speak and it provides balance in your spiritual walk.
Not only that but i got to go to the last Memphis home basketball game of the year. It was fun but the atmosphere was pitiful. I am going to talk about this subject probably tommorrow but i will stop there for now.
I also went to Blockbuster to get Madden 07 for the Wii. I've always wondered how awesome my arm would be against professional competition. While i was there this kid rushed in with his parents and instantly flies to the new movie called flushed away. I have no idea what it was about but he wanted it more than anything in the world.
Now this is going to be one of those you had to be there stories but i laughed so hard so i have to tell you: this kid's mom tells her son that he needs to pass his spelling test before he can get the movie. Now in my mind im thinking "sweet im going to get to see this kid pull one over on his mom" cuz kids usually get what they want.
The son proceeds to say who is Patrick Spellingtest??? I laugh and shake my head more at the fact that while this was clearly innocent I saw it as a clear diversion to try and fool the mom into thinking the kid didn't know what was going on and try in a valiant effort to bring the movie home with him.
Moral of the story: spend time with your kids and reward their achievement. They want to be challenged and loved by their parents.
SSS: How bout a chocolate coke today??? Sounds gross right....but until you've tried the caramel flavor of a classic coca-cola with the delightfully indulging rich taste of chocolate you haven't truly experienced life to the fullest...See what you've been missing!!!
And you wonder why I'm in marketing...hahaha I'm out!!!!
Wednesday, February 21, 2007
Can't Wait For Work
yeah well last night at work we got told our boss's last day was tomorrow, which is now today. Seems like short notice, huh? Yeah he got told on Monday night. It really stinks for him because we are literally the best sort in the country right now. No exaggeration we are the number one sort in UPS.
So you would think a reward would be in order right, wrong. Our boss is going to the midnight sort out at Oakhaven so his hours switch from, 2-10 in the day to 8pm-5am. Just so he can make some "changes on the midnight sort" Needless to say he was very upset.
On top of that we have a part time sup moving into a finance position and one moving into an IE position. So basically its a rebuilding time. For other places it seems like that would be great but we are being broken down. The dynasty is being shutdown.
I write this blog to say a couple things that i was told by my parents at this situation. Number 1 that's life. People get dumped on and the ones that it usually happens to are the ones that are dependable, hard working, trustworthy, full of integrity, loyal, and skilled.
Secondly, there is a positive spin that you can put on anything if you are taking advantage of someone.
Lastly and i think the most important thing is this, We aren't working for people our reward does not come from this earth. It comes from God.
This leads me to wonder how many people that have been walked on, taken advantage of and just plain neglected will be overjoyed when they see their Heavenly Father grant them the blessings that they should have probably gotten on Earth.
It has always been in the back of my mind but i guess it has never really applied but it does now. And i had a chance to really understand what it means. Don't give up hope, God is always aware of what's going on.
No SSS, I'm not in the mood I'm trying to sulk. I'm out!!!
So you would think a reward would be in order right, wrong. Our boss is going to the midnight sort out at Oakhaven so his hours switch from, 2-10 in the day to 8pm-5am. Just so he can make some "changes on the midnight sort" Needless to say he was very upset.
On top of that we have a part time sup moving into a finance position and one moving into an IE position. So basically its a rebuilding time. For other places it seems like that would be great but we are being broken down. The dynasty is being shutdown.
I write this blog to say a couple things that i was told by my parents at this situation. Number 1 that's life. People get dumped on and the ones that it usually happens to are the ones that are dependable, hard working, trustworthy, full of integrity, loyal, and skilled.
Secondly, there is a positive spin that you can put on anything if you are taking advantage of someone.
Lastly and i think the most important thing is this, We aren't working for people our reward does not come from this earth. It comes from God.
This leads me to wonder how many people that have been walked on, taken advantage of and just plain neglected will be overjoyed when they see their Heavenly Father grant them the blessings that they should have probably gotten on Earth.
It has always been in the back of my mind but i guess it has never really applied but it does now. And i had a chance to really understand what it means. Don't give up hope, God is always aware of what's going on.
No SSS, I'm not in the mood I'm trying to sulk. I'm out!!!
Monday, February 19, 2007
What to right...hmmmm
Well sometimes its a struggle for me to find what to write. And yes i mispelled write in my title for this reason. Why is it that we can't be totally transparent all the time. Why can we write some things in our blog but others we can't.
Anyway lately i've had so much stuff to do with school and its boggin me down cuz i don't have the time i would like to hang out with people because of it. I've been thinking of so many things that have nothing to do with school its not contributing to the fact that i need to get the work done.
An update on work...my belt has been either the best or the second best belt in the last three weeks. I'm pretty excited about that. For two reasons, one the work that they are putting in is paying off both mentally and physically. They feel like they are accomplishing things at work, they are having fun, and they are getting healthier all at the same time. Secondly, we will get opportunities. I say we because their efforts help me out too.
We are going to be changing things up soon at work. I would go into more detail but some people from my belt might be reading this. Anyway an update will be coming in about a month about what will be happening.
Last but not least the process is underway in "The Proposal" the story of a girl in SC and a guy from Drummonds who have traversed the difficult road that is long distance relationships and not only survived but kicked it in the teeth. Glory to God believe me I'm sure He told Kristen a couple of times: "He's really not that dumb it just seems that way"
How far along the process am I you might be wondering? somewhere between asking her dad and asking her to marry me if that clears it up for you. (Seriously you think i would say it there baby!)
Anyway for those of you making decisions I ask you do a couple of things. Don't stress it will all work out. Use this time to get to know who you are and what you are about and what you are good at. And last but not least use this time to seek God's will in your life no matter what it may be.
SSS: I'm starting to run out of things that i've tried but today ill give you tj's fav. drink. you can go to www.maketjdrink.com to make the combinations but his favorite is this one: blue coconut, watermelon,cranberry juice, apple juice, and coke. sounds weird but im going to try it.
Have a great president's day!!! I'm out!
Anyway lately i've had so much stuff to do with school and its boggin me down cuz i don't have the time i would like to hang out with people because of it. I've been thinking of so many things that have nothing to do with school its not contributing to the fact that i need to get the work done.
An update on work...my belt has been either the best or the second best belt in the last three weeks. I'm pretty excited about that. For two reasons, one the work that they are putting in is paying off both mentally and physically. They feel like they are accomplishing things at work, they are having fun, and they are getting healthier all at the same time. Secondly, we will get opportunities. I say we because their efforts help me out too.
We are going to be changing things up soon at work. I would go into more detail but some people from my belt might be reading this. Anyway an update will be coming in about a month about what will be happening.
Last but not least the process is underway in "The Proposal" the story of a girl in SC and a guy from Drummonds who have traversed the difficult road that is long distance relationships and not only survived but kicked it in the teeth. Glory to God believe me I'm sure He told Kristen a couple of times: "He's really not that dumb it just seems that way"
How far along the process am I you might be wondering? somewhere between asking her dad and asking her to marry me if that clears it up for you. (Seriously you think i would say it there baby!)
Anyway for those of you making decisions I ask you do a couple of things. Don't stress it will all work out. Use this time to get to know who you are and what you are about and what you are good at. And last but not least use this time to seek God's will in your life no matter what it may be.
SSS: I'm starting to run out of things that i've tried but today ill give you tj's fav. drink. you can go to www.maketjdrink.com to make the combinations but his favorite is this one: blue coconut, watermelon,cranberry juice, apple juice, and coke. sounds weird but im going to try it.
Have a great president's day!!! I'm out!
Wednesday, February 14, 2007
Happy Valentine's
Well its that time of the year. I love this time cuz i think that its one of the funniest holidays on earth.
I went to pick up some stuff to ship Kristen's present in yesterday at Wally World and I saw a mob of people at the Valentine card section. The only thing funnier than the mass hysteria at the cards was how all of the candy was completely destructed.
For you single people out there you come up with some way to cope with your pain or you even say that you hate valentine's day but the reality is you just want to feel loved. I encourage go buy your own stuff some candy flowers whatever makes you happy and celebrate single's awareness day.
And for people in a relationship don't forget this most sacred of days. Women you pretty much control men on these days so take advantage of it. Guys this is your chance to make up for how dumb you've been the first of the year don't let this opportunity go to waste!
Last of all on the pink and red show day, let someone anyone know that you love them. Kristen Barfield i love you and wish we could spend this day together, one day we will. Love you guys and have a wonderful day seeing people express their love to one another.
SSS: Watermelon sprite. This is for those sonic trips after ball games or during the summer heat. Try a sprite with watermelon or grape you will be glad that you did.
Let's go Tigers!!! I'm out!
I went to pick up some stuff to ship Kristen's present in yesterday at Wally World and I saw a mob of people at the Valentine card section. The only thing funnier than the mass hysteria at the cards was how all of the candy was completely destructed.
For you single people out there you come up with some way to cope with your pain or you even say that you hate valentine's day but the reality is you just want to feel loved. I encourage go buy your own stuff some candy flowers whatever makes you happy and celebrate single's awareness day.
And for people in a relationship don't forget this most sacred of days. Women you pretty much control men on these days so take advantage of it. Guys this is your chance to make up for how dumb you've been the first of the year don't let this opportunity go to waste!
Last of all on the pink and red show day, let someone anyone know that you love them. Kristen Barfield i love you and wish we could spend this day together, one day we will. Love you guys and have a wonderful day seeing people express their love to one another.
SSS: Watermelon sprite. This is for those sonic trips after ball games or during the summer heat. Try a sprite with watermelon or grape you will be glad that you did.
Let's go Tigers!!! I'm out!
Monday, February 12, 2007
This is for you J.R.
J.R. told me to look up the non conference schedules for Duke and I would clearly see how much tougher a schedule Duke plays than Memphis so I did:
Duke:
Columbia
Georgia Southern
UNC Greensboro
Air Force
#17 Marquette L
Davidson
Indiana
#23 G'town
Holy Cross
G Mason
Kent St.
@#24 Gonzaga
San Jose St.
Temple
Memphis:
Jackson St.
Oklahoma
#19 Ga Tech
#22 Kentucky
Arkansas st.
Manhattan
@Tennessee
Ole Miss
Austin Peay
@ #9 Arizona
MTSU
Lamar
Cincinatti
@ Gonzaga
It looks like to me that Memphis plays the same number of ranked teams even though one of your ranked teams will not be ranked when memphis plays them and at the same time we have to play all of those games away from the Fed Ex Forum.
But we have to go find people to play because we are in a small conference. Also I believe that Ole Miss and Tennessee are two pretty good teams and Oklahoma is a middle team.
I guess we compare those to Air Force, Indiana, and George Mason on ya'll schedule???
Anyway i just thought i would post this for all to see make the decision on your own.
Let's go Memphis and Boston College this Wednesday!!!!
I'm out!
Duke:
Columbia
Georgia Southern
UNC Greensboro
Air Force
#17 Marquette L
Davidson
Indiana
#23 G'town
Holy Cross
G Mason
Kent St.
@#24 Gonzaga
San Jose St.
Temple
Memphis:
Jackson St.
Oklahoma
#19 Ga Tech
#22 Kentucky
Arkansas st.
Manhattan
@Tennessee
Ole Miss
Austin Peay
@ #9 Arizona
MTSU
Lamar
Cincinatti
@ Gonzaga
It looks like to me that Memphis plays the same number of ranked teams even though one of your ranked teams will not be ranked when memphis plays them and at the same time we have to play all of those games away from the Fed Ex Forum.
But we have to go find people to play because we are in a small conference. Also I believe that Ole Miss and Tennessee are two pretty good teams and Oklahoma is a middle team.
I guess we compare those to Air Force, Indiana, and George Mason on ya'll schedule???
Anyway i just thought i would post this for all to see make the decision on your own.
Let's go Memphis and Boston College this Wednesday!!!!
I'm out!
This is for you J.R.
J.R. told me to look up the non conference schedules for Duke and I would clearly see how much tougher a schedule Duke plays than Memphis so I did:
Duke:
Columbia
Georgia Southern
UNC Greensboro
Air Force
#17 Marquette L
Davidson
Indiana
#23 G'town
Holy Cross
G Mason
Kent St.
@#24 Gonzaga
San Jose St.
Temple
Memphis:
Jackson St.
Oklahoma
#19 Ga Tech
#22 Kentucky
Arkansas st.
Manhattan
@Tennessee
Ole Miss
Austin Peay
@ #9 Arizona
MTSU
Lamar
Cincinatti
@ Gonzaga
It looks like to me that Memphis plays the same number of ranked teams even though one of your ranked teams will not be ranked when memphis plays them and at the same time we have to play all of those games away from the Fed Ex Forum.
But we have to go find people to play because we are in a small conference. Also I believe that Ole Miss and Tennessee are two pretty good teams and Oklahoma is a middle team.
I guess we compare those to Air Force, Indiana, and George Mason on ya'll schedule???
Anyway i just thought i would post this for all to see make the decision on your own.
Let's go Memphis and Boston College this Wednesday!!!!
I'm out!
Duke:
Columbia
Georgia Southern
UNC Greensboro
Air Force
#17 Marquette L
Davidson
Indiana
#23 G'town
Holy Cross
G Mason
Kent St.
@#24 Gonzaga
San Jose St.
Temple
Memphis:
Jackson St.
Oklahoma
#19 Ga Tech
#22 Kentucky
Arkansas st.
Manhattan
@Tennessee
Ole Miss
Austin Peay
@ #9 Arizona
MTSU
Lamar
Cincinatti
@ Gonzaga
It looks like to me that Memphis plays the same number of ranked teams even though one of your ranked teams will not be ranked when memphis plays them and at the same time we have to play all of those games away from the Fed Ex Forum.
But we have to go find people to play because we are in a small conference. Also I believe that Ole Miss and Tennessee are two pretty good teams and Oklahoma is a middle team.
I guess we compare those to Air Force, Indiana, and George Mason on ya'll schedule???
Anyway i just thought i would post this for all to see make the decision on your own.
Let's go Memphis and Boston College this Wednesday!!!!
I'm out!
Sunday, February 11, 2007
i hate duke
This is old news but ill tackle this subject anyway. Duke was given the Clemson game, however it doesn't stop there after losing two games in a row last weekend Duke actually moved up in the polls except for one!!! How in the world can you move up in any poll after a two game losing streak. Meanwhile Memphis beats every team by more than 15.
Who do we play though? well first of all we are 7-1 against the SEC over the last two years. And we can choose who we play during the conference schedule.
Who does Duke play out of conference on the road i ask??? How many nonconference road games do they play a year not against loyola or st. mary's or some other bible school or something???
I hate Duke now. Before it was a mild dislike but after this year i hate them. Nothing against you J.R. (who happens to be a Miami fan during football season) but Duke is handed games on a platter and i was estatic to see UNC beat them in the end after all of Duke's hard work.
They'll have ten losses by the end of this season and you know what's sad...they'll still be a 3 seed or higher. That's nuts.
Anyways my guys went 1 for 32000 last week in missorts considering we want 1 for 3000 that's 10 times better than what's expected.
Now for SSS: this is my Dad's favorite: strawberry and chocolate shake. Its pretty good.
Anyways watch for Memphis we're stepping it up when it really counts. I'm out!!!
Who do we play though? well first of all we are 7-1 against the SEC over the last two years. And we can choose who we play during the conference schedule.
Who does Duke play out of conference on the road i ask??? How many nonconference road games do they play a year not against loyola or st. mary's or some other bible school or something???
I hate Duke now. Before it was a mild dislike but after this year i hate them. Nothing against you J.R. (who happens to be a Miami fan during football season) but Duke is handed games on a platter and i was estatic to see UNC beat them in the end after all of Duke's hard work.
They'll have ten losses by the end of this season and you know what's sad...they'll still be a 3 seed or higher. That's nuts.
Anyways my guys went 1 for 32000 last week in missorts considering we want 1 for 3000 that's 10 times better than what's expected.
Now for SSS: this is my Dad's favorite: strawberry and chocolate shake. Its pretty good.
Anyways watch for Memphis we're stepping it up when it really counts. I'm out!!!
Monday, February 05, 2007
Back from an incredible weekend
Well I came back last night and missed the Super Bowl but it was totally worth it. I spent last weekend with kristen and her family we played Wii, went to church, ate at Carabbas(amazing!) and...me and Mr. Dave went on a date!
For some of you this sounds very weird. This weekend was the weekend that I set aside for me and him to talk about mine and his daughter's future together. Anyway me and him talked about things and to make a long story short I asked for his daughters hand in marriage.
I won't go over the conversation but it was encouraging and challenging, Mr. Dave tends to do that which is just another reason that I love Kisten and her family. But he did say yes!!! So now the hunt and anticipation begins my plan is in the works and the date is a mystery and no one knows except for me!
But more than that I learned a lot this weekend. I'm praying and longing for a couple to share our lives and ministry with. Another guy that I can talk about my dreams and goals and we have the same things in mind. I see everyone growing closer to someone around them and it seems that I am left alone in the mix. This is a major consequence of my strenuous schedule. However, I know that God has partnerships in mind in the future that I just can't see right now.
Also, things about worship were reinforced in my mind this weekend. In sunday school the teacher taught how we must come to worship God. (Psalm 95) This is important in ministry because when we come with a heart to see God do amazing things and wanting to spend time with Him then those things usually happen. Also, when our leadership doesn't expect things to happen then they proabably won't.
So much motivation and challenge yet again I feel like I'm being reigned in. It's not time yet still more preparation. Im not worthy of the things that God has for me and Kristen but they are going to be great and awesome and more than I could ever imagine.
Now I'm waiting to see who God is going to put in our path to help us get there.
SSS: Peanut Butter, chocolate, and banana shake. My all time favorite drink ever. Get one today!!!
For some of you this sounds very weird. This weekend was the weekend that I set aside for me and him to talk about mine and his daughter's future together. Anyway me and him talked about things and to make a long story short I asked for his daughters hand in marriage.
I won't go over the conversation but it was encouraging and challenging, Mr. Dave tends to do that which is just another reason that I love Kisten and her family. But he did say yes!!! So now the hunt and anticipation begins my plan is in the works and the date is a mystery and no one knows except for me!
But more than that I learned a lot this weekend. I'm praying and longing for a couple to share our lives and ministry with. Another guy that I can talk about my dreams and goals and we have the same things in mind. I see everyone growing closer to someone around them and it seems that I am left alone in the mix. This is a major consequence of my strenuous schedule. However, I know that God has partnerships in mind in the future that I just can't see right now.
Also, things about worship were reinforced in my mind this weekend. In sunday school the teacher taught how we must come to worship God. (Psalm 95) This is important in ministry because when we come with a heart to see God do amazing things and wanting to spend time with Him then those things usually happen. Also, when our leadership doesn't expect things to happen then they proabably won't.
So much motivation and challenge yet again I feel like I'm being reigned in. It's not time yet still more preparation. Im not worthy of the things that God has for me and Kristen but they are going to be great and awesome and more than I could ever imagine.
Now I'm waiting to see who God is going to put in our path to help us get there.
SSS: Peanut Butter, chocolate, and banana shake. My all time favorite drink ever. Get one today!!!
Thursday, February 01, 2007
i hate snow!!!
yeah i said it mainly for 2 reasons: we never actually receive this white blessing that equals days off and endless fun. Secondly, we get this other thing called ice. Ice is much worse than snow and it is way more dangerous so for you crazy northern yankees that always trash us cause we get two inches of snow and cry for help you suck.
We don't get two inches of snow we get two inches of this wonderful thing called "wintry mix" which turns to ice or as i like to call it the clear death.
and UPS NEVER SHUTS DOWN this makes me sad as well but also makes us who we are. i hope it never snows again unless its like 14 feet of it then it will be ok.
We don't get two inches of snow we get two inches of this wonderful thing called "wintry mix" which turns to ice or as i like to call it the clear death.
and UPS NEVER SHUTS DOWN this makes me sad as well but also makes us who we are. i hope it never snows again unless its like 14 feet of it then it will be ok.
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