Tag: reflections

February happenings

And here’s a brief view of things that happened in February…

1. Spent some time in the gym, watched the Superbowl (ho-hum) and packed for our cruise till the wee hours of the morning.
2. Our cruise left dock from Galveston, Texas.
3. A full day at sea – including the Captain’s Reception before dinner.
4. Visited Mayan Ruins in Progresso, Mexico and enjoyed an “all inclusive” beach for a couple hours.
5. Visited Cozumel, Mexico and rode Segways along the ocean side.
6. Another full day at sea – and enjoyed hanging out and reading on the deck with Laurie.
7. Back to Galveston and Ikea on the way home.
8. Hung our new Ikea lamp in the kitchen.
9. Had a contest on my blog for folks to win a copy of “For Couples Only.”
10. Started listening to Peppermint Pinatas by Eric Bryant – good book.
11. Met with a trainer at the gym for a basic health analysis.
12. Took a random lunch trip to St Arbucks to get a Cinnamon Dulce Latte. Made my day.
13. Reflecting on God’s revolution :: “Get ready friends… God is preparing us for something really, really — small.”
14. Valentine’s Day. Enjoyed dinner with Laurie in Lakewood.
15. Spoke at encounter about God’s revolution.
16. Found out that leaving shaving cream on your face too long can really sting.
17. Was bummed that my podcast interview I had scheduled fell through due to technical issues on my end.
18. Facebook went back to their old TOS. Still not sold.
19. Got some more freelance work. Woot!
20. Listened to U2’s new album “No Line on the Horizon” for the 1st, 2nd, 3rd and more times.
21. Bought some new roses for the front of the house.
22. Enjoyed dinner with family and friends at Kobe steaks for my birthday. Had a great time!
23. Last day as a twentysomething.
24. Turned 30. Enjoyed Red Robin Turkey Burger for dinner.
25. Reflected on all the birthday wishes I received – I’m really blessed.
26. Enjoyed a bachelor dinner of meatballs and a special sauce.
27. Purchased some new mulch and goodies for the lawn at Lowes. Even bought some tomato and strawberry kits to grow this spring.
28. Enjoyed dinner and After Hours Improv with the Kiefers.

How to annoy me // How to charm me

Ragamuffin Soul asks, so here’s my response…

How to annoy me…
Somehow thinking you’re better than someone else and refusing to associate with them and refusing to show them the same love, grace and humility you’d want them to show you.

How to charm me…
A steak dinner and showing love to the least of these – like you would your own father, mother, brother or sister.

Your turn…

Revisiting “The List”

Pastor Ryan shares a list he worked up this week during his men’s group meeting. I have to say his list is great – and very honest as well.

It’s a list of his life goals. I think he’s made it to 75 on his list.

I’m still working on mine. Still thinking, still dreaming. I’ve had these numbered but its really more of a growing list than any particular order…

* get out of debt
* eat a more healthy diet
* get my weight back to 200lbs
* go skydiving
* spend a week in New York City with Laurie
* spend a week in the UK & Scotland with Laurie
* spend a week in Ireland with Laurie
* spend a week and return to Nigeria with Laurie
* write a best seller
* have a top rated podcast on iTunes
* get a regular gig sharing people’s stories on the radio
* work from home/freelance and/or own my own business/ministry
* start a family with 3-4 kids
* adopt at least 1 or 2 of those said children
* build deep/real communities of faith
* get another tattoo (or 2 or 3)
* have an article published in a national magazine
* complete the hotter-than-hell bike race in Wichita Falls
* complete the Flickr-365 project
* give at least $1,000 away to someone
* pay off all our consumer debt – including our cars within the next 4 years

For now, its 4:38 – and “I am not my work.” So I’m heading home to see my beautiful Life.