I'm averaging a post every three days; I must have no life.
Today, it was the first really cold day where it hovered around freezing for most of the day. I am terrified of the cold. When I was going home, I thought it'd be smart if I bought a hot drink to keep myself warm for the ride home. I thought I was so genius for buying a hot drink. Little did I know that the ride from the point that I got the drink to when I get home is an hour long. So this whole time I'm sitting in the bus sipping away, I suddenly remembered that I have the world's smallest bladder. At about the halfway point, I started to need to go. Curses to the liquids that go right through me! Trust me, I've tested myself before; I can drink a cup of something, and within an hour, it's out of my body. When I got to the exchange point to switch buses, and depending on which one I get on, there are different amounts that I would have to walk to get home. Since it's a Friday, and everyone wants to get home fast, I just got on the first one that I saw - the one that required a longer walk, but shorter ride. When I got off the bus, I tried to walk as fast as I could to get home, because a) it was windy, and b) I really needed to go. The first rule for staying warm in the winter is to make sure you don't need to pee. A little bit of a science lesson: water has a really high heat capacity, so it can hold heat really well. Since pee is mostly water, it holds the heat inside your body making you feel colder. With the combination of the wind and the need to excrete, it was probably the worst 6 or 7 minute walk I ever took. Man, I thought I was so genius. But it's now safe to say that I got home without a malfunction in the junction.
Now that I wasted a few minutes of your time by making you read about urination, I will wrap it up. There were a few topics that I really wanted to talk about relating to the Christian life; but there's been so much information that's been shoved into my brain, I'm having a lot of trouble retaining all of it. After I review a bit, I will get to them.
I've also met two people at Ambrose that are from Dubai. Little is needed to know that there is a huge difference between +50 degrees and -50 degrees. Enough said; I kind of feel bad for them.
Friday, October 15, 2010
Monday, October 11, 2010
Before I Wake Up
Hmm, I wonder why I am blogging so insanely frequently recently. Oh well, it's better that I practice what I preach right? I think the difference of this entry will actually have some substance to it in regards to my situation.
When I moved down to Calgary, I had a bunch of boxes that carried all the stuff that I needed. I would say that I had about 4 or 5 boxes of things, and another box of just my shoes. Since having "settled in", all my stuff is still kind of just laying there. In an episode of Chuck a couple weeks ago, there was the conflict between Chuck and Sarah about why Sarah doesn't hang any of her clothes in the closet because she's never really had a "home", so she's never learned to settle in. I'm kind of that same way right now, to a lesser extent; obviously because I'm not a spy. But all my stuff is still kind of in their boxes and I haven't moved much more than my clothes out of them. Why? I don't know. Maybe because I don't really have a place I want to put them, or maybe I'm just too lazy. It's kind of like at a hotel where you try to take as little out as possible so you don't have to repack later. I'm guessing that it's because with just a month in, I haven't really been able to call Calgary home yet. I've tried, and I'm still trying; so it will probably come with time.
Well, with this Thanksgiving weekend, I came back up to Edmonton. And as of right now, I'm sitting in the spot where I always have had my laptop. To be honest, it feels really good. I can't think of a much better feeling than being in a place I know and see people I know. I'm going to be heading back to Calgary in a few hours, and it seems like it's all a dream. It almost seems as if all that Bible school stuff was a dream and this is where my life is. It felt so good to come back this weekend, and as I mentioned before, it's so nice to get to say hi to some of my siblings in Christ. Then it kind of hit me that, once again, I have to leave them behind and go back to doing what I'm doing. Although this Calgary experience has been pretty cool so far, the only thing I kind of wish is that I'd be able to go through this experience with everyone with me physically. I know that people are praying for me and all that kind of stuff, but since we're still on earth, there is always going to be that human desire for physicality - something of substance. So even knowing that people have my back, it's tough to not be able to just have that comfort level I get when I'm with the people that I've known all my life. So, yes, it kind of sucks that I'm not able to share, physically, with people about my experience. I think that's been the biggest difference so far. In the past, when we go to church and all that stuff, we're all able to share with each other about our week, our lives, etc., with complete comfortability, "letting our walls come down". I haven't been able to reach that comfort level right now. And I know it's early, but I hope that this will be able to be created over time. These are the results of lifelong relationships that have been created, and I am so glad that I have them. Some people move from place to place every couple of years, and they never really have a feeling of home. Maybe they're okay with it, but I guess it's mostly because they've never had it. You know what they say when you never know what you got 'til it's gone.
Almost time to wake up and get back to my school work! Should be an interesting couple of months for me. Next time: touchy subject of being called into ministry. (=
Happy Thanksgivin'!
When I moved down to Calgary, I had a bunch of boxes that carried all the stuff that I needed. I would say that I had about 4 or 5 boxes of things, and another box of just my shoes. Since having "settled in", all my stuff is still kind of just laying there. In an episode of Chuck a couple weeks ago, there was the conflict between Chuck and Sarah about why Sarah doesn't hang any of her clothes in the closet because she's never really had a "home", so she's never learned to settle in. I'm kind of that same way right now, to a lesser extent; obviously because I'm not a spy. But all my stuff is still kind of in their boxes and I haven't moved much more than my clothes out of them. Why? I don't know. Maybe because I don't really have a place I want to put them, or maybe I'm just too lazy. It's kind of like at a hotel where you try to take as little out as possible so you don't have to repack later. I'm guessing that it's because with just a month in, I haven't really been able to call Calgary home yet. I've tried, and I'm still trying; so it will probably come with time.
Well, with this Thanksgiving weekend, I came back up to Edmonton. And as of right now, I'm sitting in the spot where I always have had my laptop. To be honest, it feels really good. I can't think of a much better feeling than being in a place I know and see people I know. I'm going to be heading back to Calgary in a few hours, and it seems like it's all a dream. It almost seems as if all that Bible school stuff was a dream and this is where my life is. It felt so good to come back this weekend, and as I mentioned before, it's so nice to get to say hi to some of my siblings in Christ. Then it kind of hit me that, once again, I have to leave them behind and go back to doing what I'm doing. Although this Calgary experience has been pretty cool so far, the only thing I kind of wish is that I'd be able to go through this experience with everyone with me physically. I know that people are praying for me and all that kind of stuff, but since we're still on earth, there is always going to be that human desire for physicality - something of substance. So even knowing that people have my back, it's tough to not be able to just have that comfort level I get when I'm with the people that I've known all my life. So, yes, it kind of sucks that I'm not able to share, physically, with people about my experience. I think that's been the biggest difference so far. In the past, when we go to church and all that stuff, we're all able to share with each other about our week, our lives, etc., with complete comfortability, "letting our walls come down". I haven't been able to reach that comfort level right now. And I know it's early, but I hope that this will be able to be created over time. These are the results of lifelong relationships that have been created, and I am so glad that I have them. Some people move from place to place every couple of years, and they never really have a feeling of home. Maybe they're okay with it, but I guess it's mostly because they've never had it. You know what they say when you never know what you got 'til it's gone.
Almost time to wake up and get back to my school work! Should be an interesting couple of months for me. Next time: touchy subject of being called into ministry. (=
Happy Thanksgivin'!
Saturday, October 9, 2010
Gracias
Does anyone else think it's pretty fitting that Thanksgiving is on 10.10.10? I know that a ton of people were trying to get married tomorrow because it's so special to say that you got married on October 10, 2010; in all honesty, I think it's just an excuse for the husband to not have to try hard to remember their wedding date.
This year, I am grateful for many things. First and foremost, the one that is obvious, would have to be starting Bible school. Whether I fail miserably or pass with flying colors, it's pretty sweet to say that I made it. Then, I'm thankful for being able to come back to Edmonton for this long weekend. It's so comforting and refreshing to see the people and places that I know. It's pretty cool how in just two visits to the church that some people went out of their way just to say hi to me when they saw. I think I also might have shafted a few people by not really replying to their hi because I was in another conversion or whatever.
I am grateful for hockey being back, and how exciting it is to watch the Oilers. I am grateful for the different experience of being an Oilers fan now that I live in Calgary. I am grateful for being grateful.
My back hasn't been good since the California trip, so now I am very thankful for the parts of my body that work - which is pretty much all of it. I'm thankful for good health; although for some reason, I have a slight cough at this second because some of that white chocolate mocha is stuck in my throat. I am thankful for the water that I will drink right now that may help me get rid of this cough.
As you can see, I am thankful for my entire life. Living a life of gratitude makes someone super cool to be around because they never take anything for granted. They're always able to be humble and put the world before themselves because we reside in this world.
Live high, and always be grateful.
This year, I am grateful for many things. First and foremost, the one that is obvious, would have to be starting Bible school. Whether I fail miserably or pass with flying colors, it's pretty sweet to say that I made it. Then, I'm thankful for being able to come back to Edmonton for this long weekend. It's so comforting and refreshing to see the people and places that I know. It's pretty cool how in just two visits to the church that some people went out of their way just to say hi to me when they saw. I think I also might have shafted a few people by not really replying to their hi because I was in another conversion or whatever.
I am grateful for hockey being back, and how exciting it is to watch the Oilers. I am grateful for the different experience of being an Oilers fan now that I live in Calgary. I am grateful for being grateful.
My back hasn't been good since the California trip, so now I am very thankful for the parts of my body that work - which is pretty much all of it. I'm thankful for good health; although for some reason, I have a slight cough at this second because some of that white chocolate mocha is stuck in my throat. I am thankful for the water that I will drink right now that may help me get rid of this cough.
As you can see, I am thankful for my entire life. Living a life of gratitude makes someone super cool to be around because they never take anything for granted. They're always able to be humble and put the world before themselves because we reside in this world.
Live high, and always be grateful.
Thursday, October 7, 2010
Edmonton Oilers 2010-2011
You know I have to do this every year. If I don't, it goes against my nerdy nature. Feel free to ignore this blog post and scroll down to read about the power of a hurricane in my previous post.
I remember sitting in my seat, when I was still in Edmonton, and Steve Tambellini picked Taylor Hall. I think I was the only person in my family that let out a "YES!" It was Seguin vs. Hall for the longest time, and I wanted Hall. I believe that Seguin will be a better player than Hall in a few years, but Hall's dedication to hockey is unmatched by anyone.
As much as I am hoping for the Oilers to make the playoffs this year, it probably won't happen. I said probably. So I'm guessing that we'll finish in the bottom 10 in the league and end up with another top 10 pick next June.
So, instead of going through the entire team, I think I'm just going to take a wild guess at the lucky 13 players (top 9 forwards, top 4 defensemen) who should lead the Oilers in points. I should also say that this assumes the player plays a full 82 games; so that means Hemsky probably won't get to the number; but if he played all 82, that's what I'm expecting to see.
Name [Goals-Assists-Points]
Forwards
1. Hemsky [25-60-85]
2. Penner [30-30-60]
3. Horcoff [20-35-55]
4. Gagner [18-35-53]
5. Eberle [17-30-47]
6. Hall [19-25-44]
7. Brule [16-26-42]
8. Paajarvi [11-29-40]
9. Cogliano [14-25-39]
Defense
1. Whitney [11-32-43]
2. Gilbert [7-29-36]
3. Foster [10-25-35]
4. Vandermeer [3-20-23]
Hemsky has already broken out, so don't go asking when he's going to get to that elite status; he's just never had linemates to play with. I think Eberle will be the best rookie in the first chunk of the season because he already has the experience. And then, depending on how things go, he'll get passed by either Hall or MPS, making the gap in points really close. With his ability to exceed every single expectation, Eberle will then keep pace with whoever has exploded - because that's just what he's done his whole career. I honestly don't know if Cogliano will play more than half the season here. If our third line remains Brule, Paajarvi, and Cogliano, that line is going to struggle constantly. Then maybe Penner gets moved down to, bumping Hall up to play with Gagner and Hemsky, and MPS to play with Horcoff and Eberle.
On defense, I think Whitney should be leading in points, leaving Gilbert to battle Foster for second. Foster might edge out Gilbert because of his amazing shot on the powerplay.
Well, that's about it for my predictions. I think the Oilers will finish no higher than 11th in the Western Conference.
I remember sitting in my seat, when I was still in Edmonton, and Steve Tambellini picked Taylor Hall. I think I was the only person in my family that let out a "YES!" It was Seguin vs. Hall for the longest time, and I wanted Hall. I believe that Seguin will be a better player than Hall in a few years, but Hall's dedication to hockey is unmatched by anyone.
As much as I am hoping for the Oilers to make the playoffs this year, it probably won't happen. I said probably. So I'm guessing that we'll finish in the bottom 10 in the league and end up with another top 10 pick next June.
So, instead of going through the entire team, I think I'm just going to take a wild guess at the lucky 13 players (top 9 forwards, top 4 defensemen) who should lead the Oilers in points. I should also say that this assumes the player plays a full 82 games; so that means Hemsky probably won't get to the number; but if he played all 82, that's what I'm expecting to see.
Name [Goals-Assists-Points]
Forwards
1. Hemsky [25-60-85]
2. Penner [30-30-60]
3. Horcoff [20-35-55]
4. Gagner [18-35-53]
5. Eberle [17-30-47]
6. Hall [19-25-44]
7. Brule [16-26-42]
8. Paajarvi [11-29-40]
9. Cogliano [14-25-39]
Defense
1. Whitney [11-32-43]
2. Gilbert [7-29-36]
3. Foster [10-25-35]
4. Vandermeer [3-20-23]
Hemsky has already broken out, so don't go asking when he's going to get to that elite status; he's just never had linemates to play with. I think Eberle will be the best rookie in the first chunk of the season because he already has the experience. And then, depending on how things go, he'll get passed by either Hall or MPS, making the gap in points really close. With his ability to exceed every single expectation, Eberle will then keep pace with whoever has exploded - because that's just what he's done his whole career. I honestly don't know if Cogliano will play more than half the season here. If our third line remains Brule, Paajarvi, and Cogliano, that line is going to struggle constantly. Then maybe Penner gets moved down to, bumping Hall up to play with Gagner and Hemsky, and MPS to play with Horcoff and Eberle.
On defense, I think Whitney should be leading in points, leaving Gilbert to battle Foster for second. Foster might edge out Gilbert because of his amazing shot on the powerplay.
Well, that's about it for my predictions. I think the Oilers will finish no higher than 11th in the Western Conference.
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