work, work, work.

@nworbydna

I have recently started following random famous people on twitter.  I thought I would never be one of those people, but guess what… I am.  I don’t know, I mean, it’s kind of neat.  It’s like I actually have an opportunity to make real contact with people that I see on TV or read about on the internet, or even have a connection with a favorite actor or band.  I know, I know… it’s kind of like I’m stalking them.  But then again, they made their own account public and make frequent updates.  Is it weird that I think it’s cool?

I don’t just think it’s cool, though.  I guess it’s that I think it’s interesting to read what they’re up to, if they’re in the studio recording a new album, or if they’re on set taping a new episode, or even out riding the subway commenting on the guy peeing in the next car back.  It’s the same draw that those tabloid papers and sleazy magazines have.  Some sort of glimpse that these people are actually REAL people, with real lives and real day to day things to do.

Just a thought.

The Big 2-9

Discovery Recap in 5:

1. If you’re confused as to what Discovery is, look here.  Mary did a great job summarizing it up.
2. I was the adult leader for group 10, which may as well have been the group that all of the hyperactive middle-schoolers were placed in.  Nevertheless, I had a blast mentoring them throughout the weekend.  It brought me back to my Sumatanga days at Junior High camp.  I miss that.
3. Nerd Day (Boo Radley) was the band, so I had the pleasure of leading a group AND playing the keyboard in worship.  David tried to play it off as our last gig as a band, but I kinda doubt that.  We’re too good not to play together.
4. It’s quite tiring trying to keep up with 80 mid-high students.
5. The Prayer Service was fantastic.  Just a huge encouragement seeing everyone’s parents and their active involvement in their kid’s spiritual growth.  Also playing music for them was a huge blessing.  Nothing like a Steinway grand accompanied by two acoustic guitars.  Beautiful.

The weather has been fantastic.  I want to go play outside.  The temperature this morning reminded me of Latvia.  It’s time to get back there.

Finally, congratulations to my good friend Casey, who today turned the ripe-old age of 29.  I’m extremely thankful for you and your friendship, and wish you the greatest of birthdays this year.  And I’m ready for Friday.

Here’s The Deal

This weekend was great.  Discovery was an incredible experience for the adults, the band, the high school leaders, and most importantly the mid-highs.  I’ll probably take an opportunity to type out all of my thoughts soon, but now is not the time.  Tonight we do that whole ‘DST ‘ thing, so it’s later than I think it is, and I’ve got to be at the church early tomorrow morning to practice for the service.

It’s also my parent’s anniversary.  Crap, I should have called them today.  Maybe at least an email will be good enough?!

It’s Been Busy

I feel like I can finally relax again.  Last week was College Night in all it’s glory.  Mary and I went every night, from Wednesday to Saturday.  We even stayed in Montevallo with the Hills on Friday night, enjoyed a big brunch on Saturday morning, and tailgated for the Men’s Basketball game that afternoon.  It was a GREAT way to spend Valentine’s, and we had an absolute blast.

Sunday was our recovery day, I had planned on helping Casey and Sheena paint their new house, but I just didn’t feel that well, and I wanted to be able to go to youth on Sunday night and be a productive volunteer, so I decided to bow out.  Hopefully the Pattons understand.  I’m still on slate to help them move Friday this weekend, so here’s to that!

Monday night I worked on some freelance web design for the University of Texas soccer camp, then watched Jillian get sent home on the bachelor.  Tonight we had Kelley and Hudson over for dinner, and we had the best time playing guitar, chasing the cat around the apartment, and laughing about how ridiculous Andy Heaton looked this past weekend at College Night.  Hudson, thanks for coming over!  We love you!

70º in February

How awesome has the weather been this weekend?  I mean seriously…

I think everyone in Homewood had the same idea Saturday morning.  We drove out to Homewood Park and it was packed.  This hint of spring weather lured everyone out of their houses and out into the sunshine.  It was absolutely beautiful.  And today was no different.

Nothing else.  Maybe I’ll think of something good to write about tomorrow while I’m supposed to be “working”.

Just for Hudson

Startup

I’ve been doing a lot of thinking lately about starting my own business.  There are obvious reasons for this, like setting my own schedule, not having to answer to anyone but myself, and getting to do something I really love at my own pace.  Of course, it also poses a complete set of obstacles too.  For instance, what about benefits.  I’m not suggesting that walking away from my current job’s benefits would be a huge hit.  Frankly my health insurance is mediocre at best, and I’m not staying here forever, so the life insurance policy disappears when I change companies anyway.

If I start a company though, what will it be?  Casey and I have talked about a production-type company that travels around and facilitates random conference needs, like audio, video, and lighting.  That would require some overhead (ie equipment), but that could be solved with a partnership with our local church, or maybe even the United Methodist NAC.  There may even be grants out there right now that would be right up our alley.  Grants pay for stuff, stimulating the economy… right?

Or I could do web stuff.  Seems like there is a lot of possible web jobs out there.  I have 3 freelance sites scheduled for this year already.  This could be a possibility.  And think of the overhead.  Little to nothing.  I have a computer (but I’d like a new one), I can build my own marketing site that showcases skills, and I know (sorta) some people who need sites.  Finding customers might be difficult, so advertising could be an upfront expense.  But who knows.  Just thinking out loud.

On a different note, go download Dropbox (http://www.getdropbox.com).  It’ll change you and your geeky, techno-savvy friends’ lives.

Evening Post

I don’t have to work tomorrow, suckers, and it’s gonna be great.  We should have Wednesday off every week.  That would provide for a nice break mid-week, and keep everyone from hating their jobs so much.

Maybe that’s too much to ask for, I dunno.

No, I don’t hate my job.  It’s just easy to criticize it.

<– Mary Beth and Toonces.

Lunch makes me sleepy

I had half a loaf of bread and a bowl of barbeque sauce for lunch.  Surprisingly filling, and always good for grossing out coworkers.  Also incredibly good at making me sleepy.  It’s a combination of being out later than normal last night and it being the end of a longer than normal week.

ZZZzzz…