be still and know that He is God.

I am learning more and more that loving the Lord sometimes means separating yourself, standing still, being patient, loving unconditionally, not judging, breathing slowly, and ACCEPTING. hip hip HOORAY!!!!

What would life look like for me if I did not have a personal relationship with Jesus Christ? I have highlighted some words that popped up in my mind.

• dark
• confusing
• meaningless
• futile
• closed
• defeated
• pointless
• hopeless
• tragic

Yes, and that's the truth.So, we got a little bit of snow through mid-day yesterday, and through the evening. The driveway ended up looking like this. When I got done with it, it looked like....THIS!! I removed that snow so good, man you don't know how good I removed it. When that was done, I did my Bible Study. Finished up EXODUS, and wow is Moses ever an example of what I want to attain in God fearing characteristics. The man was so freeking patient and loving towards a whole NATION that was as he liked to say, "stiff necked." I love learning about him, and Him. I did this, and I did that, but ended up getting a phone call from my best friend Jared when I was leaving the YMCA because he wanted to invite me to go see Valkyrie with him and some of his friends. I did, and..... I am really really glad I did not live in Nazi Germany. How horrible and depressing. On that note, GOOD NIGHT!! God loves you more than you can ever understand, more than you can ever comprehend, he knows how many hairs you have on your head, and what your favorite food is, he knows your fears, and what brings you joy, he knows why you get angry, he knows how you're fulfilled, he knows what it would take for you to love him.....but will never force it. When you accept a close personal relationship with Him, your life will be transformed into that of eternal and impacting significance and life starts to make more and more sense. Not perfect by any means, but a joy of unspeakable measures will follow.

updated

I like Fridays so much because they are Movie days at the childcare. No thinking about what the next activity has to be, no constantly being prepared to talk and be responsible. Just sitting, and the occasional, "yes you may get a drink," or "keep your hands to yourself," or "stop talking or you are going to have to move away from your friends." It is really simple.

When I got off work, I went to hang out with George. He is really doing awesome.Seeking after the Lord in a big way. Asking deep questions and really just brightening up my life in a lot of ways. I have really been waiting for someone to come along who I totally enjoy hanging out with, that wants to make Christ the most important thing in their life (sigh of relief). So, that is just awesome.

sleepy time

Okay so I am going through a sickness, but it is not too bad; runny nose, a cough that get's kind of nasty at night, sort of achy muscles, and a bit of a sore throat. BUT, that does not stop me from doing what must be done. Ohh no, not for a moment. I went to work and enjoyed the little children.Get up early and enjoy those kids, that's my motto!! And enjoy them I do. I love little kids so much, they bring much joy to me. They got an extra treat today too. The one, the only (not the only actually), Ronald McDonald!!!!! The kids really loved him, they thought he was something special. Although his jokes and magic tricks were mediocre at best, I did enjoy his enthusiasm very much. When got done with work in the P.M. I drove straight to Leo (the high school I went to) and did the announcing for a gymnastics meet. Michelle, who is the head coach and my friend asked me to do it. I helped coach last year, and was offered a position this year. I had to decline because I will be going to school full time, working, doing Young Life, and my BSF (Bible Study Fellowship). I just could not tag on another time consuiming activity and try to manage my health properly. BUT, because school has not started yet and I was able to do it, I went and announced for the meet. It was a lot of fun, and I got to see many friendly faces. This is Lori, she has coached with Leo for several years and she decided not to get involved this year as well. Different reasons of course. The meet was fun....long...but fun. Keeping scores, smiling, and talking about the girls with Lori was the name of my game.

When I was done with the meet, I went over to my friend Britt's house. She finished watching her Gray's Anatomy, and then we chatted. Britt will be going back to Ball State University soon, and will shortly finish up her nursing requirements. And that is how I spent my day. God is good, super duper good.

God give me patience

Ohhh how quick to forget I am. I am in the process of studying Moses and the circumstances involved with the Israelite in their Exodus from Egypt. WOW was God patient. Over and over again they failed to trust in Him and he kept giving them more chances even when they did not deserve anything. He loved them so much. Same with Moses, that guy could have just said SCREW THESE BONE HEADS, but he was patient and loved them in and through their faults. I messed up today with Matt (my cousin living with parent's and I). I called him out for things that were nothing, I got frustrated because I was looking at his past, and not what he is trying to do. I got caught in a subjective frame of mind and it blew up in my and Matt's face. I had to apologize, because I was dead wrong, and he did not deserve that. Then I was super frustrated with myself. Or maybe more disappointed than frustrated. I felt like a hypocrite, and that I was very judgmental in a situation where I should have been patient and loving. I had to get out of the house. Even though it was late and I didn't feel good, I went to the YMCA and hopped on a bike with the book I have been slowly reading, EXPERIENCING GOD. So good, so what I needed. Although I messed and was a jerk, I acted quickly in righting my wrong, and separated myself from my place of frustration and prayed. I came to the understanding that even though I messed up, I don't need to dwell on that. I am forgiven, and I know it. God's Grace is HUGE, and it makes me gain back that hop in my step. I love God. I am in love with God. I took this picture when I was in my Bible study. Mostly because I realized that my prayer stance looked very stereotypical, and I wanted to capture the essence of the moment. Pictures are so good at doing that. Just the positioning of the hands, and all. I dunno, I just wanted to share. That, and the fact that I am just kind of becoming a picture junkie.

I'm going to bed now. G'NIGHT!

Amazing testimony & I am sleepy

This is an amazing and powerful testimony. Check 1, check 2, check it out man.
Today was average with a hint of cool. I went to work, the kids were great with a lot of energy. I worked out at the YMCA and it felt really good, I know I will sleep good tonight. I burned nearly 650 calories on the bike today. I was reading the notes for my Bible study, and just got really into them, so I kept riding and riding and riding. It was awesome. The day ended over at George's. We played with his niece and his mom gave me really good Greek food. Yum, and Yum. I have not been sleeping well, so it is time for me to pass out now for a good long time.

good news followed by struggle

I forgot to post my grades for my most recent SEMESTER.

Fall 2008
CRN Subject Course Course Title Final
11411 ENG W233 Intermed Expos Writing A
11694 OLS 252 Human Relatn In Organz A
13249 PHIL 111 Ethics A

Ain't they beautiful? :o)

Okay, so back to the grind of my "normal" schedule with 5:22AM start times in the morning and having to be at Lincoln Elementary by 6:30. This is a good thing for me because I really do like being in a schedule. Ya see, if I don't have to get up, it is really hard to push myself to get up. So, the fact that I have a job that forces me to wake up early, well it gets me in a sweet routine and things just seem to work better. Although the break was nice little....well break, it just gave me a little too much freedom to be a lazy bum.

Also, BSF (Bible Study Fellowship) started up again today. It was nice to be back in the group setting and sharing and hearing other men share about what they are finding in the word. Not only what they are finding, but how they are applying it to their lives. LOVE IT!!

The CONTINUING SAGA OF THE ~MATT STRUGGLE~

It can be seen that my cousin Matt is making decisions that go against his previously stated goals (Keep job, stay in church, stay away from drugs). It is hard for me to watch because I all too often forget that I was in his same exact shoes. Prayer and careful consideration will come. I must soften my heart to Matt, and continually try to view him the way Christ would. Patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control, love, and joy. I must approach him with these in mind.

the day, my day

Today is Sunday, and I have to admit, for a chill and relaxing day, it was alright. My body was in great need of sleep after that SKI trip, and due to the fact that I have not been sleeping very well for the past 3 days I would say. Anyways, after sleeping in till about 1:30, I woke and returned Tom's car. I met with Tom briefly and everything I heard from him was good, and he has renewed spirits and I think healing is taking place.Richard (as shown above) talked a bit tonight and shared from his heart about the fact that God hurts when we hurt. I could tell just how sincere he was being by the tone in his voice, and the tears welling up in his eyes. That "spiritual tears" can be very real, sincere, and impacting. We touched on the idea that Christ-centered feelings brought in the midst of pain (which are optimism, hope, and grace) can bring a lot of healing. This was kind of where it was going, but I may have done a not~so~good job of explaining. I am tired and my head hurts.Dave church was good today because everyone kind of gave a sermon. Maybe it was just talking about how God is working in our lives, maybe it is just words of encouragement, or laughter. But, according to my definition of "CHURCH," that is what it is all about. Lifting one another up in Christ through all the right things. Common sense plays a big part, but LOVE has to be the defining characteristic of any Church. And Dave church has more love than I know what to do with. Real, sincere, and laughing love. It is a beautiful thing and I have great hope in what is to come. Whatever it might be.

When I got home, my friend George came over and wanted to get some Bible verses from me that he could go over when he get's down, or tempted or anything of that nature. I gladly gave him plenty and that is really cool for me to be able to do because I know he is really searching. Searching is a great place to be. George knows what is Truth (notice the capitol) and seems extremely ready to make changes and heal areas that have been taken over by fear and sin. It is an exciting place to be.

SKI TRIP

TO BE POSTED.......as soon as I do not have pain in my head and a spare second.

God works even through PAIN

The day started off with me being really tired. I got over it, and went into work. Work was good because I was the only YMCA staff, which meant I got the hours for the day. YESSS! Okay, today I walked the kids (seven kids) down about 3 blocks to the big downtown library. They loved it, and in the picture to the left can be seen checking out the little fishy's. They had a good time, and were safe, so that is really all that matters. We walked back, and I kept them busy, and this and that till there were only 3 left. I got them calmed down enough to watch a movie, which was a very good thing. My day at work ended after the movie, as soon as I left I called my friend Tom, not the teacher but the Young Life staff friend. He has been having a bit of a struggle that he shared with me, and I told him I would come over and we could hash things out for a bit. I saw God working in his life, through hard times, and tried my best to stand as an encouragement for him. We eventually connected with some other Young Life people, and went to a local Irish Pub called JK O'Donnell's. You can remember this place from when I turned 21 ~CHECK LINK~ or the place that I took my best friend when he just turned 22 ~CHECK LINK~ Yea, anyways, it's a nice bar/place to eat with friends. Tom and I took some of the guys, and then we randomly met up with some guys there. It was cool, good conversation, and yea. The picture was super dark, I tried to brighten it up a bit, but it didn't really work super well because it distorted the picture. ANYWHO, I have to get to bed because I am taking this kid Brandin to go to Bittersweet to ski tomorrow. We are leaving bright and early so I must SLEEP. It's going to be so awesome, and I can't wait to share the experience.

Today, I was thankful for God working admist pain and suffering. Sometimes it is all too easy to say that God is not in things that are difficult and horrible, but I say God is right there more than ever, waiting for His people to give it all over to him. COMPLETE SURRENDER is mighty difficult but ohh so essential to a true and meaningful intimate relationship with Christ. Just some bablings from my brainey. TA TA~!

a very simple day

I got the house to myself. The parents went with friends to a lake cottage and the house is mine. I laid on the couch all day, and it was magnificent. My friend george came by and we rented the new Indiana Jones movie off of FIOS~ON DEMAND. It was fun, then there was a bit of a struggle proving I am no solid piece of meat. Every human is a sinful beast capable of much quite the opposite of GLORY.

Also, the picture above is an actual picture of me. I snapped it of myself with my camera, good thing cameras have a self-timer on em. heh heh

Love my readers!! :o)

the years EVE

Again, today started out at the Chiropractor, and will continue this way for a while I would suppose. The picture you see before was not taken by the nurse this time. It was taken by me. I was laying down with my hoodie on, and yea that is what it is in case it looks confusing. The machine in the back ground is the thing hooked up to the pads on my back that heat me and make my muscles spasm.So, then the day really began when I made a little trip to the local firework store. This happened after I stopped by Nicky's house to make for sure positive that he was down for our road trip. Of course he was, so off I went to....The one, the only (in Fort Wayne), PHANTOM FIREWORKS!!!! Yes, that's right ladies and gentlemen, the firework store. This is where I got some serious explosives that would be secretly placed in the trunk of my car until I was ready to reveal them to my unknowing passenger.I looked at my bag of boom boom material, then I thought about the evening coming up, then back at my bag, and a big smile overcame my face just thinking about how Nicky would react when I sprung it on him. Then it was time to go..........Well, the new Mikey (Christ filled) took over. I was locked out of my car, and I felt really stupid. But instead of being angry and displaying "old Mikey" characteristics, I calmly called my pop's and he came and helped me out.

Well, then I drove back to Nick's and we played a little bit of [VIDEO GAMES], and then left on our adventure. We drove and drove, and mostly headed East because we wanted to get the HECK out of Indiana. LOL. Here is a live action driving shot of yours truly. Yes, this is a G.I. Joe helmet, and YES, I did wear it the hole night, even when I stopped for directions and went in the gas station to use the restroom and the truckers looked at me like I was some kind of AliEN. So, we drove and drove and talked and talked and ended up in Van Wert. Probably only 45-50 minutes from Fort Wayne, but it probably took us 2.5-3 hours because we were just lost in the country side. Nick and I came to the conclusion that Fort Wayne is not so bad compared to much of what we saw in Ohio. THEN I FOUND THE SPOT!!! It was time and I told Nick to grab the flashlight and put on his coat. We proceeded to the trunk of my car, and he he he, I got out the bird feeder. Ya see, I put all the fireworks in the card board box that my dad's x-mas bird feeder came in. I told Nick that I wanted to set it up and maybe some birds would come and we could watch them and talk for New Year's. Nick's eyes got kind of big, and I asked him to help me set it up. MUCH TO HIS SURPRISE, there was no bird feeder, BUT FIREWORKS!!! This is what happened next.... It was so much fun. I couldn't have had a better New Year's!

this day in my life I.....

The day started off with my back hurting a lot. This is a lesson painfully learned. I did however, do something about it. I went to Clark Chiropractor and he started working on me. Here is the waiting room....I love the chiropractor, and have known him and his family for a while. His youngest son STEVE was a year older than me in high school, and although not close close friends, we were very cool with each other. The Clark family has always been an example of a very "together" close knit family to me. Not that there is any real sustenance to that sentence, or meaning, but just a stereotypical example of a close knit Christian family. Here is me after he wrenched on my back for a while. They put these warming/muscle spasming (spelling?) things on my back and let them go to town for 10min. The nurse agreed to take a picture of it for me. The actual metal shockers were on my skin, ten I had layers of towels and those weights you see on top there. It felt pretty good, pretty darn good.

Well, after that I went with my friend George to a Christian book store. George is trying to get his life back together from 3 or so years of heaving drinking and drug use and knows I made that change, so I try to be as much as possible an encouragement and helper next to him. Anyways, he wanted to get a devotional after I explained to him how vitally important it is to be in the word. So I told him I would go with him to help him pick one out. We did, and we will see how he likes it.

Then we went back to his house to babysit his niece Kieran.Then we went to Best Buy because he wanted to get a video. Then we watched the video. Then I went to hang out with Nicky. I got Nicky to agree to agree to leave his house and trust me for his New Years Eve. I have got something planned that is very unique. It could fail miserably, or he could remember it for the rest of his life. Hummm, it will be interesting. :-)I love this shot of Nick and video game in the back ground. Captures the essence of the scene. I'm just grateful I can experience Nick's life with him. And you will just have to tune in to see how the New Years Plan pans out.

ouch....iieeeee.......do'oh!!

Yes, those are the words that come out of my mouth every time I move the wrong way. Today, I did not have to work because there was not enough kids at the Y for me to come in. I decided I would take my friend George up on seeing the new movie "The Yes Man." But, first I wanted to go work out. I did just that, and when I was doing my usual dumb bell bench presses with 70 lb weights in each hand, I made a very very big mistake. I lifted with my back instead of my legs. :o( I am paying the price big time because I am in intense pain, and over the counter pain reliever is doing nothing to sooth my discomfort.
This picture does a very good job of showing exactly where all my pain is coming from.

After I caused the yucky ouchy, I went to meet my friend George at the theater. I have been hanging out with George lately. He has had somewhat of a change of heart concerning his ways. Well, I told him I want to be there to be a friend and just attempt to influence him in whatever ways I can. I took him to Dave church 2 Sundays ago, and he really liked that.So we watched the movie and it was pretty funny....except for one part that was extremely inappropriate and down right disgusting and out of place. When the movie was over we were chatting a bit in the parking lot. I shared with him the story of my feelings about the party yesterday. He said that it hit pretty close to home and that it really meant something to him. Later on he texted me and wondered if I would go with him to help him pick out a devotional. Of course I said YES! After the movie I got a pizza and went to my friend Chris's house. He got some new games and I told him I would check them out and bring over a pizza. On my way to pick up the pizza, I had to go to the bathroom real bad. I knew the pizza place didn't have a bathroom for public use, so I stopped at a near by Dairy Queen. There were 2 ladies working, and after I got out of the restroom I approached one of them. I don't know exactly why, but I looked at one of them right in the eye smiled, and told her she was beautiful (the other girl was on her headset) and that I hoped she would have a very excellent evening. She looked up with this look of humble appreciation, and I smiled one last time and left to pick up the pizza. Maybe she needed to hear that, I really don't know.

My back hurts like crazy, I hope I can fall asleep tonight.

Ta Ta!!

The love was thick today!!

This was the bridge that I was on yesterday when I made that video. I was coming from the other direction, and just opened my door which would have been to the guard rail to the right in the picture above. This is how the bridge is suppose to look, lol. yesterday was an exception.

Today started off slow, and that is not a complaint. I love that my winter break has been very laid back and chill. It is a nice change. The freedom to roam and do as I wish is quite nice. So, before school got over, my English professor Tom had invited me to a house party. I have much of Tom in my BLOGG, if you don't remember who he is, then just follow this link to a ~PAST POST~. Anyways, I was feeling very anxious to go to this party. It was very strange, ever sense I woke up this morning, I had this little voice inside me telling me not to go. It was totally bizarre because I couldn't understand why. I love going to parties, and I love TOM. It only seemed natural that I go. I mean, I love people, and I knew that the people that would be at a party that Tom would have would be of the highest quality of people, so I just couldn't figure out WHY I had inner tension about going. Well, I didn't have an answer until after I left. It was all clear as I walked from Tom's front door to my car. Check out these pictures, and I will share why.
Ya see, it was a great party. The people were past student's of Tom, and some of his close friends. A great bunch would be a massive understatement. I got to talking with a couple. He was a past high school student of Tom's. A very nice pair. Anyways, I shared a little bit of my story. How M/S impacted my life, and how Jesus has become the central focal point for me. Well, Tom overheard me speaking, and quickly came and asked if I would be willing to share in front of everyone. I agreed and before ya know it, everyone was gathered around the table. I started talking, and told about how M/S kind of brought me into who I am today. I talked about how through struggles I realized that I had to SURRENDER and allow Christ to take the steering wheel. It is not what Mikey wants, but what HE wants. This is why I was attacked before the party (Satan will poke at you). I am so thankful for Tom. I believe everyone in that room would agree that Tom is the definition of sincere love. It just pours out of him, and he is a true living inspiration to me. An example of what it looks like to genuinely care about people from all walks of life.After the party, I went over to my sister's house. Her fiance is going to be selling Kirby's and wanted to know if he could give me his line of bull....I mean he wanted to test out his salesmen skills on me. I agreed, and the whole time I thought to myself, "no one is going to buy one of these when the economy is good, why in the heck would they buy it now??" But, I listened and we will see. Good thing he is going back to school though. ;-)

Also, a really really good thing happened today. I am going to be taking a kid to so sking on the 3rd, and well my car is not the best choice for a trip to Michigan. It doesn't have cruise, my ski's won't fit in it, and it get's really bumpy when you go over 65MPH. Well, TOM, a Young Life staff member agreed to let me use his car for the trip. I AM SO EXCITED!! If anyone wants to pray for the trip, it is on the 3rd, and his name is Brandin.

rain, rain, rain, RAIN!! and Nick

Today, after I got up and helped my dad clean up our back yard because of the several pine tree's that had fallen. Umm, I headed over to Nick's house to finish what we had started yesterday with that game I was talking about. We dominate at it, and Nick's friend Jessie was over and will be going to Snider (school I do contact work @ for Young Life) next semester. The picture above was me taking them out to get some pizza at a new pizza place in town that I love.

We got back, ate, and nick and I filled the rest of the day and evening with the video game. I have an action shot from it.
The game is intense, and old school PS1 graphics. BUT, it is amazing and we both rock at it and were determined to win the season. WE DID, but it took forever. The video above was when the ball some how got stuck in the wall, so all the guys were just standing around while we waited for time to run out for the half. We got plenty of free shot's in and took full advantage of it.

So, we recently had this horrible ice storm and snow and all this stuff, well everything has melted because today it got up to like 64 degrees. Then, today it rained like crazy. SO MUCH RAIN. I have this video of me going over a flooded bridge in my neighborhood, but because it takes forever to load videos up on BLOGGER, and it takes up space that I want to be careful with, I decided to upload it onto YouTube. Check um out.

It was a really good day today. I enjoyed hanging out with Nicky thoroughly and I believe it went both ways. Just forming trust and relational know hows. God is good, He is soo good. :-) I'm also glad the bridge didn't collapse when I not only drove over it, but stopped to catch some footage. Sometimes I really love technology.

Friday, December 26, 2008

Today started out with me going to the Central Branch YMCA (located downtown, having a "winter break childcare service"). When I showed up there was only 5 kids, one of which left with the leader. Well, then it shrank down to 2 kids and myself pretty quick, then it was just me and this cutie pictured above. I had to come up with something fun to do quickly, ya know, a fun activity that didn't suck. So, I thought up, "SILLY SNOWMEN!!" She loved it, and I have to admit, it was pretty fun. Go me.

After that got over, I dropped off a car CD player, ya see, I got my mom this really nice one, but accidently purchased two by accident, so instead of shipping the other one back, I sold it to one of my friends, because I am a good sales men, and my buddy was looking for one. THEN, I went to a Bro's Night out at my friends house (fellow YL leaders). It was a good time. The end of the day/evening landed me at Nicky's house. Ya see, my best friend (Jared) got his little brother (Nicky) a PS2, with a bunch of awesome PS1 and PS2 titles, because Nicky has wanted to start a sweet collection. Well, we found this classic called League of Pain, and it is an awesome futuristic sports game, and we found we can dominate at. It is so sweet, and a serioius bonding experience.Nicky also had a friend over, so I got to meet him, and merge my way into another needing life. It is sweet how God opens doors into people's lives. I love watching it play out in my own life.

I give Him all the glory, and am very thankful for my life.

Christmas

So Christmas was good this year. It was drama free, my sister showed up and seemed to have a good time, my parents loved their presents, and we went out as a family to see Seven Pounds with Will Smith and although the plot for the movie was a bit shaky, our family seemed to stand firm. :-) I don't care about presents, and so I am not even going to go there.

Once the day wound down, and all was good to go, I was informed by my sister that my Biological Grandma got me a remote control helicopter. It is awesome, and well, if I can "not destroy" it while learning how to fly it, then I will be good to go.It is a micro-remote control copter. It charges from the remote, and will hold a charge for 6 minutes. It is really pretty darn fun to play with.

I thank Christ for what this day stands for, and what He did for us. Truly a blessing to be able to realize all the things I have in my life.

X-Mas EVE

So I had to get my last minute shopping done today. It was rough and tough because WALL-MART IS AN INSANE ASYLUM!!I will have to make a mental note of this for next year after I have procrastinated doing my shopping, and try to stay clear of the Wall-Mart blues. This is my grandma Ernsberger (mom's mom), she has Parkinson's & is the most beautiful of women. I was sitting with her, helping by wiping up the drool coming out of her mouth and talking with her about life, Christ, and things. I decided to give my Grandpa a break for a while so he could go and enjoy family. Ya see, the muscles in her throat sometimes don't work very well. When she trys to swallow, it doesn't go down, it all just comes back up. I love my Grandma so much. She remembers when I was a little boy, and she used to change my diapers, and I told her I owed this to her. That, and I love her so much I would wipe drool any day.This little girl is Natalie, held up by her mother Angie. Natalie is a miracle baby because she has just been through everything you could possibly imagine. So many heart surgeries, and is just a little over a year old. God has protected this little one, and I remember hearing the first news that something was wrong. And to see her in front of me smiling and living strong, well it is such strong proof that God is at work in his children. Such absolute proof....to me anyways.This is the Hands. The big guy is my cousin, Tim hand, and his family. They are all from Alaska, and it is just such a sweet Christmas gift to see them. It was a good Christmas Eve, and boy ohh boy did I set my mom and dad up for some good gifts tomorrow. It is funny, because when I was a little boy, my parents stayed up extremely late preparing and wrapping gifts. Tonight, I was the one who stayed up late and wrapped and prepared things for tomorrow. I will share tomorrow how I got things all sweet and prepared. But, for now the Christmas ~hush~ must take over.

complacent strandedness

If I was one of the cows in this picture, I would be all, "you think that

fence can hold me in? You have got to be kidding me man, I could

take out that fence like it was nothing, that fence might as well not be

there." Yea, if only I were cow, that is what I would say.

I cannot justify the title of this BLOG post. I think that a part of me just wanted to have a title that was interesting and wills you to read the post.... It is sad conversely, because now I am using words that I probably should not be using. It won’t stop there either, soon odd nouns will join in just because they can be used, not because they should be or because they have any logical place. The word BECAUSE will be used far too much, just because (SEE!) I can. If only I had a salsify (a long earth-colored edible root of a plant of the daisy family, which is said to have a taste resembling oysters, cooked as a vegetable) to suck on. Then I would be able to keep my taste buds busy. WOW, mind is racing, thoughts are meaningless, what is happening?? Ohh, I know, I am having fun being myself on my BLOG. Something I often take too seriously. Well, this is me, and maybe I will come along more often. But, what if people don't like the wondering Mikey?? What if they think I am strange? Well, I suppose that is just a risk I am willing to take. Yes, hello there.

Anyways, today at work, we took the kids for a walk. We took them for a walk down the streets of Fort Wayne, to Headwaters Park. It was cold, it was windy, it was cold, and cold, but I have noticed that little kids are incredibly resilient, and FOR SOME, it takes a lot to bother them. Here is a picture of the walk. You better believe that yours truly was the leader!! A lot of trust in that position. Good thing I am not crazy....

It was a fun walk, little kids are so extremely entertaining to me. I just "get them," and can always fit in. I think that is something to boast about. If it's not, I am going to do it anyways.

We got to Headwaters Park, and they had a blast. I really like being in charge. I know it is not a big position, and it is not like I am in charge of a group in an organization, but I enjoy the position of gaining respect, setting guidelines, and watching over a group of little kids. I like the responsibility that comes with the job, and love to play with little kids. It's good stuff.

awww shoot

I didn't do much today. I mean I worked, at the central YMCA, where they are having a winter break thing for kids who still need day car b/c their parents are at work, BUT, it was lame and I had to leave 2 hours early.......I shouldn't complain because some work is better than no work, I should be thankful, should be...

I spent time at the YMCA near my house and worked out like crazy, and read this book I am working on. It is really good, and opening my eyes to new and awesome things about God.

Then, when I was at home I took a picture of myself that I want to share, because, well I just think I ought to.