So today is Sunday and I'm in a hospital room back home. On Thursday my dad was admitted to the hospital. He had cellulitis in his leg that had worked its way all the way to his upper thigh. When they checked his blood pressure it was 201/120 or something ridiculously high. They finally got it back to normal today. Then he's also been having severe migraines that they haven't been able to get rid of until today too. But right now he's asleep and seems to be doing well. If everything checks out tomorrow they might let him back home. Fingers crossed!
Other than that things seem to be going well. I've been extremely busy lately with school, work and planning No Boundaries Week. But it looks like things will be toning down a bit, and Spring Break is only a week away. I was going to go on an Alternative Spring Break but right now I'm thinking that I'm just going to try and get work done on my capstone project. That and my Senior portfolio. *Sigh... too much to do.
Other than that things haven't changed that much since we last spoke. I'm thinking about starting a new blog at WordPress. I like the way that it's set up better, and it's a little easier to navigate. It also has an app for my phone, so that if I wanted to upload something I could do it from there. Or I might check out Tumblr.
Anywhoozle. Not much else to say. I'm pretty tired at the moment. I still have a paper that I need to write, but I think I'll wait until tomorrow to get to work on that. Goodnight all.
-Beast
Monday, March 14, 2011
Sunday, February 27, 2011
Thoughts from Sunday Morning
It's Sunday morning, the sun is shining, and I'm listening to Maroon 5. It's a good day.
I still have a lot to do before this next week starts, but I'm taking a moment to write a short blog post. I know I've neglected it for a long time, but I'm going to try and start it up again. Along with many other things that I've stopped doing (like running and dieting). I've been thinking a lot lately about the brevity of life and the uncertainty of an afterlife. If you've read my previous blog posts then you know religion is something I've always had a hard time with. This year is making me think a lot about everything with all of the classes I'm currently taking.
One of the classes is Literature of the Islamic World. It's an interesting class because we've learned a lot about the history of Islam and some of their traditions. It's a beautifully peaceful religion for one that is often thought to be hate-filled here in the West. But this is again another example of why I have a problem with religions. For one that promoted tolerance and education, even it can be taken to extremes by a few people, giving it a bad name. Is nothing sacred?
Anyway, I'm rambling now. In other news, my new car, Rosie, is in the shop. Again. I'm worried about what it is. I hope it's nothing that's too expensive since I just had the alternator replaced on it about a week ago. I really just want a car that runs correctly.
Well, I think that's all I have time for now. I need to get to cleaning up a little bit. Maybe some laundry too. I've got a lot of homework that I need to get done. I'm going to be trying to update this more regularly. Perhaps it will serve as a diary for myself. Something to help me keep my jumbled mind in order.
Oh, I almost forgot! I'm in a Creative Writing class this semester too. Maybe it will help me with my writing. Or should I invest in video equipment? Do people even read anymore? Until then, don't forget to be awesome.
-Beast
I still have a lot to do before this next week starts, but I'm taking a moment to write a short blog post. I know I've neglected it for a long time, but I'm going to try and start it up again. Along with many other things that I've stopped doing (like running and dieting). I've been thinking a lot lately about the brevity of life and the uncertainty of an afterlife. If you've read my previous blog posts then you know religion is something I've always had a hard time with. This year is making me think a lot about everything with all of the classes I'm currently taking.
One of the classes is Literature of the Islamic World. It's an interesting class because we've learned a lot about the history of Islam and some of their traditions. It's a beautifully peaceful religion for one that is often thought to be hate-filled here in the West. But this is again another example of why I have a problem with religions. For one that promoted tolerance and education, even it can be taken to extremes by a few people, giving it a bad name. Is nothing sacred?
Anyway, I'm rambling now. In other news, my new car, Rosie, is in the shop. Again. I'm worried about what it is. I hope it's nothing that's too expensive since I just had the alternator replaced on it about a week ago. I really just want a car that runs correctly.
Well, I think that's all I have time for now. I need to get to cleaning up a little bit. Maybe some laundry too. I've got a lot of homework that I need to get done. I'm going to be trying to update this more regularly. Perhaps it will serve as a diary for myself. Something to help me keep my jumbled mind in order.
Oh, I almost forgot! I'm in a Creative Writing class this semester too. Maybe it will help me with my writing. Or should I invest in video equipment? Do people even read anymore? Until then, don't forget to be awesome.
-Beast
Friday, November 19, 2010
What? You still read this?
Really? Even though it's been forever since I've last posted a blog? Well, you, my friend, are a dedicated reader. And for that you get five gold stars. Good job.
So I apologize for not being active on the blog like I have promised again and again. I've been busy with school, fraternity and work. I know, that's always my excuse, but it's true. I figured that I would be able to get a break this semester since it's my last semester as an undergrad, but it looks like I'll be the Secretary again. It's a tough job, but someone's got to do it.
Anyway, I just wanted to get a post out since it's been forever and a half since the last time I posted something. Hope all is well!
-Beast
So I apologize for not being active on the blog like I have promised again and again. I've been busy with school, fraternity and work. I know, that's always my excuse, but it's true. I figured that I would be able to get a break this semester since it's my last semester as an undergrad, but it looks like I'll be the Secretary again. It's a tough job, but someone's got to do it.
Anyway, I just wanted to get a post out since it's been forever and a half since the last time I posted something. Hope all is well!
-Beast
Sunday, October 24, 2010
Sunday Updates
Whew, I've been way too busy. I've started a Tough Mudder Training blog, so you can check that out if you want to know how the diet and everything like that is going.
As far as school, it's been kicking my butt. I didn't realize that the GACE test was on October 16 and the next one is in January. I hope it won't be too late to take it then, but I don't think it should be. I also have to take a writing test, but I don't know when that is. :/ I emailed my teacher and I'm going to stop by his office tomorrow, let's just hope everything goes well!
Also in regards to school, tomorrow morning at 5:00am is registration. And of the four classes that I have to take, only one of them still has seats open. So sometime during this week I'll have to figure out a time to go and talk to teachers to get that done.
What else is going on? Fraternity? Work? Too much. I have to leave for chapter but I just wanted to get this update out before I did. I forgot how much writing this stuff down helps, so from now on I'm going to keep doing updates.
Hope everyone's life is more together than my own! Peace.
-Beast
As far as school, it's been kicking my butt. I didn't realize that the GACE test was on October 16 and the next one is in January. I hope it won't be too late to take it then, but I don't think it should be. I also have to take a writing test, but I don't know when that is. :/ I emailed my teacher and I'm going to stop by his office tomorrow, let's just hope everything goes well!
Also in regards to school, tomorrow morning at 5:00am is registration. And of the four classes that I have to take, only one of them still has seats open. So sometime during this week I'll have to figure out a time to go and talk to teachers to get that done.
What else is going on? Fraternity? Work? Too much. I have to leave for chapter but I just wanted to get this update out before I did. I forgot how much writing this stuff down helps, so from now on I'm going to keep doing updates.
Hope everyone's life is more together than my own! Peace.
-Beast
Tuesday, October 19, 2010
Tough Mudder Training: Day 02
Today I missed my workout, but I got with Michael and we're going to be training together now. Tomorrow morning, seven in the morning... Ugh.
Monday, October 18, 2010
Life Updates and Tough Mudder Training
What's good y'all? It's been a while, I know, so here are a couple of updates.
1. Life. It's going well. I've been extremely busy lately, but things seem to be calming down a little bit. I've been trying to do the things that I like doing more. Like I've picked up the guitar for the first time in a while. It feels good to go back to the things I love. My girlfriend and I are doing very well, and I love her very much. School is going well; I've made A's and B's so far this year. Overall, I'm working hard and it's paying off.
A couple of bad things have happened recently though. Dad was in a wreck and even though he's ok, his van was totaled and now he doesn't have a work vehicle. On top of that business is pretty slow right now, but hopefully things will pick up sooner or later. Also my car broke recently and now it won't turn off so I'm having to unhook the battery so it'll turn off. But even though there have been a lot of negative things happening, I still look at the bright side of life, as Monty Python says. I still have my family, my girlfriend and things could be so much worse.
2. Tough Mudder Training. So as you may or may not know a while ago I started a program to help me lose weight. Didn't really work out, but now I'm doing the Tough Mudder challenge with some of the guys from work. I've been eating better and I started running last week. Today was the first time I've worked out in quite a while. It felt good to be back in the gym. I miss the way I feel sore after the workout. I'm glad that I'm doing it. I just hope I'll be able to get in shape enough by March so I can finish Tough Mudder with the rest of the guys.
So that's what's going on with me. How've you been? Do I still have any readers? I hope everyone is going well and if things are tough, just think of the things you take for granted and remember those you love. It might be a silly song, but this always helps me.
1. Life. It's going well. I've been extremely busy lately, but things seem to be calming down a little bit. I've been trying to do the things that I like doing more. Like I've picked up the guitar for the first time in a while. It feels good to go back to the things I love. My girlfriend and I are doing very well, and I love her very much. School is going well; I've made A's and B's so far this year. Overall, I'm working hard and it's paying off.
A couple of bad things have happened recently though. Dad was in a wreck and even though he's ok, his van was totaled and now he doesn't have a work vehicle. On top of that business is pretty slow right now, but hopefully things will pick up sooner or later. Also my car broke recently and now it won't turn off so I'm having to unhook the battery so it'll turn off. But even though there have been a lot of negative things happening, I still look at the bright side of life, as Monty Python says. I still have my family, my girlfriend and things could be so much worse.
2. Tough Mudder Training. So as you may or may not know a while ago I started a program to help me lose weight. Didn't really work out, but now I'm doing the Tough Mudder challenge with some of the guys from work. I've been eating better and I started running last week. Today was the first time I've worked out in quite a while. It felt good to be back in the gym. I miss the way I feel sore after the workout. I'm glad that I'm doing it. I just hope I'll be able to get in shape enough by March so I can finish Tough Mudder with the rest of the guys.
So that's what's going on with me. How've you been? Do I still have any readers? I hope everyone is going well and if things are tough, just think of the things you take for granted and remember those you love. It might be a silly song, but this always helps me.
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