Aug

29

Fall 2006 Classes

August 29, 2006 | 2 Comments


I’m back in school and here’s some of the books that I’ll be studying:

The Temple of Memories: History, Power, and Morality in a Chinese Village
Producing Guanxi: Sentiment, Self, and Subculture in a North China Village
Introduction to Counseling: An Art and Science Perspective (3rd Edition) (Hardcover)

Alright, I just want to try out my links.

Aug

28

Thru-Hiking

August 28, 2006 | 1 Comment


I learned today that “Thru Hiking” is not only a term that describes what the Appalachian Trail (AT) hikers that go the distance do, but something that describes all those who are daring enough to blaze trails across the country.

Maps
BackPacker.com’s AT map

9/2/2006
As I’ve thought about the AT, I’ve decided that I’m going to do it. [...]

Aug

27

Matt’s Not Dead

August 27, 2006 | 1 Comment


Just talked to my cuz Matt. It’s been a LONG time, over a year perhaps. Good man. He suggested a couple really good books he’s been reading. They’re cheap and have really impacted him it sounds like. Thought I’d post:

Excuse Me, Your Life is Waiting : The Astonishing Power of Feelings (2000)

Excuse Me, Your Life [...]

Aug

27

The Boy & His Bike

August 27, 2006 | Leave a Comment


There once was a lad ‘o long time ago
His bicycle, to be sure, was grand
The whitewalls were sturdy, the breaks in their prime
No equal did it have in the land
One sinister eve the man and his bike
Decided to challenge the law
Thought he, ‘If I’m quick, ‘ol Trixie and me
Can run and never be saw…seen.
So along [...]

Aug

26

The World We Live In

August 26, 2006 | Leave a Comment


A news story caught my eye today. The headline read, “Rich man claims to be Jesus.” Curious about this claim, I watched the MSN Video. While not refuting biblical teachings of “donations,” this man claims that prayer isn’t necessary. He says that there’s no such thing as sin. He also says there’s no hell.
Interesting real [...]

Aug

16

The Latest

August 16, 2006 | 4 Comments


Hey fellas and gals. For those two [I've since been informed that three people actually read this, so, here's to you too brah] people that read my blog (you know who you are), I wish to blog an update to my lifearooni.
First off, I’d like to say to anyone that’s felt a bit neglected or [...]

Aug

16

Captain or Crew?

August 16, 2006 | Leave a Comment


Life keeps coming
I greet it and smile
Yet each moment, all the while
Divvying my finite time
Unorganized and unaware
I’m tied to my commitments
Passenger status replaces commander
I’m now captained by my life
Time set aside with friends
To pull my thoughts, to meditate
Refreshes and brings a light,
A semblance of ownership again
Goals are important once more
Attention daily spent on realignment
While many [...]