keep it like a secret

as pathetic as it is, I've watched/listened to this video a minimum of 3-4 times a day for the last week or so...for obvious reasons need you now [ the new blistex wrapper is super easy to remove ]

Def one of the most interesting commutes of my life this morning. I had just turned my bike onto Courtland when I heard police sirens coming from behind me. I then noticed that several cop cars were coming towards me on Courtland [keep in mind that this is a one way road]. I pulled over to the right side of the road to avoid getting hit + heard a loud crash behind me. I turned to see a white sedan rolling across the street w/o a driver in it + several cop cars right on it's tail. All of the cops jumped out of their car + started running towards Django. By this time two cop cars that were coming the wrong way on Courtland had screeched to a stop a few feet in front of me + had also joined the foot race. Some dude had apparently been getting chased by the cops, gotten rammed by a cop car right behind me, jumped out of his moving vehicle + made a run for it. I saw the guy cut through a parking lot + begin to run up the back stairs of Django w/ several cops behind him when a few of the...

guardrails: a personal standard of behavior that becomes a matter of conscience 'walk w/ the wise + become wise, for a companion of fools suffers harm' - proverbs 13:20 [g uess I'd rather hurt than feel nothing at all]

Pretty much worse case scenario for a triathlon [esp my first] - constant rain + the worst blisters of my life...I'll take it, we're still surprised we were able to get it in at all. 26th place [out of 31 in 25-29 age group] swim [600 m] 15:48.2 transition 1 ? bike [11.2 mi] ? transition 2 ? run [3.1 mi] 20:45.9 total 1:22:22.23

The big bang was a blast - def something missing + it didn't end on a great note [too many idiots] but at least the weather was nice this year. I had the most amazing video/voice chat ever on Monday - def one of the best hr + 45 min of the past several months. There has to be a reason. The white out @ Philips was fun - can't wait to see what the hawks can do against the magic in round two. We got to Taco Mac just in time to see the bravos' [Glaus, J-Hey and McLouth] come-from-behind win against the phils - cheers and high fives all around! Although Philadelphia did win the next two... Leaving work early today to pack up my bike, tri and camping stuff to head out to Carrollton for tomorrow morning's triathlon w/ JB, Eric and David. Looks like it's going to rain all weekend but hopefully we can get the entire race in + make the best of camping. I'm def not looking forward to the swim but I think I'll be alright + can hopefully make up some time during the bike...

my fortune from lunch today: 'your lost treasure will be found within the month' - please oh please -

whoa...my hair is short [like hs short] she didn't quite follow the pic that I showed her but I'll take it [ lost in translation ]

Trader Joe's rocks - I stopped by there to grab some simpler times [it's been too long] after giving blood today + the woman that checked me out gave me some free candy b/c my bday was the day before her's - so cool. The big bang is shaping up to be a record breaker - 350+ tickets, 18+ kegs, 2 pinatas, the annual homerun derby, cornhole, etc...I'm looking to hit up dogwood before the roly-bots show tomorrow night + criminal for RSD before heading to the bang saturday. Church + the 420 fest Sunday should round things out nicely. All of these usual events def won't be as much fun as they have the past few years but I'm still looking forward to what's in store. [clipping in w/ egg beaters has changed my life]

a bowl of oatmeal, raisins, yogurt, banana, honey, cinnamon, kashi go lean! crunch + a glass of cranberry pomegranate juice - good stuff

Everything came back fine today so that's good - don't have to worry about it again for another five to ten years. It was nice having Dad up here for a little while, even though we didn't get to do much. He's def not as big a fan of la fonda as I am - I need to get him to branch out a bit when it comes to eating... I've got a lot to figure out over the next few weeks + months. It's so hard to make myself move on + make decisions w/ only myself in mind but I guess I don't have a choice. I still truly believe that things will work out but I can't hold off on making my next move. I just need to gather as much info as I can and, most importantly, continue to pray about everything. I know that God will lead me where I'm supposed to go - I've just got to trust him + follow his will. - charlotte v atlanta v ? - mba v new job field - online v campus I guess I need to start by re-taking the gmat sometime w/n the next month or two + talk to as many of my f...

Just made some jambalaya - prob the first time I've made any of this since college...so long ago now. Not looking like castleberry is going to happen tonight - had some plans w/ friends who ended up bailing [again]. That's how it goes though - just more confirmation that it's time to make my next move. Tomorrow should be a fairly busy day: converse open gym from 8a-noon + volunteering w/ big peach [s3] @ the homeless shelter from 1p - 4 or so. Hopefully we'll get the guys together for some park grilling/chilling/sports tomorrow afternoon + ideally the trashers game tomorrow night. Everything is TBD though, of course. I'm looking forward to having dad up here Sunday to hang out w/ while I drink my prep, watch the masters, enjoy a clear liquid diet and go to church. At least I get a day off on Monday - it'll be a 'fresh start' @ the very least. My mom's description of Janelle Monae: ' ' wow, she has an amazing voice.......love her music!!!!!!...

Things are beginning to get better w/ time - I still don't understand why things are the way they are but I guess I never will. I'm doing my best to move on, focus on myself [physically, spiritually, job/education-ally], rely on/trust in God + know that everything will work out regardless of what happens. I love Janelle Monae - def one of the best shows I've seen in a long time. So glad that Josh came up to go w/ me. She's one of the smartest, creative, unique + genuine artists around right now. The show @ SOB was absolutely amazing - packed house, great presentation, Big Boi performed 'Tightrope' w/ her, balloons fell from the ceiling during 'Many Moons' and she even came to the afterparty + danced all night [in b/n taking pictures w/ any fan that asked]. Such an amazing artist - I can't wait to see where she goes from her...although it is sad knowing that I'll never be able to see her in such an intimate venue again. Now if I could just stop pr...

Savior I come Quiet my soul remember Redemptions hill Where Your blood was spilled For my ransom Everything I once held dear I count it all as lost Lead me to the cross Where Your love poured out Bring me to my knees Lord I lay me down Rid me of myself I belong to You Oh Lead me, lead me to the cross You were as I Tempted and tried Human The word became flesh Bore my sin and death Now you're risen Everything I once held dear I count it all as lost To your heart To your heart Lead me to your heart Lead me to your heart - - - Headed to WR tomorrow for Easter weekend - it'll def be nice to be home w/ my family for a few days. It sucks to miss the Will Johnson living room show but it's worth it to be back home for longer. - the counting crows still rock/get to me every time