45

It's been 45 days since I've last visited this place.  And to be honest I don't really have the organization of mind to communicate one cohesive thought.  So today I have a different plan.  In no particular order, this is my life right now:

1) Thanksgiving was awesome.  Spent time with family but I missed my Opa.
2) My psych of family class seemed like a waste of money.
3) I am truly blessed by my incredible wife.  We've been married for 516 glorious days.
4) Brittney and I got a grown up tree this year that stood a grand total of 5 feet.
5) I got a fireplace DVD.
6) Finals took over my life this year in a way that was almost too much to bear.
7) One of the days during finals week consisted of 11 hours in the library writing a paper.
8) I much rather prefer the rocking type chairs than the 4-legged chairs.
9) I haven't opened my Bible on my own in a few weeks.
10) My friend turned 23 and we celebrated in style.
11) I got a two week break off of school.
12) During that break I actually got to read a book that wasn't assigned.
13) I used to have asthma in high school.  I found out yesterday that it's back.
14) Brittney and I gave banana bread to Pedro and I've been thinking about a lot him lately.
15) I've given up coffee and alcohol for the month of January.
16) I'm struggling with the "life schedule" that I think God has in store for us.
17) I got to visit with my Mom, John, and Kayla just before New Year's.
18) Over the visit my wife turned 21.
19) I went out and got drinks with all 6 of my parents and my wife.
20) The weather has been weird lately.  I hope it's cold for my birthday.
21) My left ear just started ringing.
22) The break ended just as suddenly and now I'm in a class called Christ and Contemporary Culture.
23) As of right now (a couple haven't posted) I am super proud of my grades from last semester.
24) Brittney and I are each taking an interterm class.  Each day of class is equal to a week and a half in the regular semester.
25) I'm almost 23 and I'm scared of what is going to happen after I graduate.
26) Brittney and I didn't take a single picture this Christmas.  Oops.
27) Brittney's computer is almost dead.  I think we'll get her a netbooks soon.
28) Dad, Doe, and Oma are taking all the kids to Solvang for a weekend for our Christmas present.  I'm super excited!
29) Brittney and I got to have breakfast together this week and lunch yesterday.  It's been some awesome "dates".
30) I was offered more hours at work over the break so I'm trying to cram in as many as I can while still balancing getting my homework done and spending time with my wife.
31) Brittney has been an amazing encouragement to me the past few weeks.
32) Mom and John gave me a digital cable converter as an "early birthday present", and I got to enjoy the Rose Parade in the morning.
33) My priorities have shifted in the past few weeks.  The clutter doesn't make or break my day.
34) My left ear stopped ringing.
35) Brittney and I found a used Nintendo64.  Our late night nap has turned into an epic MarioKart race.
36) I'm finding a nice relief in sitting here typing.
37) It's the small times of family Wii bowling or Apples to Apples that created the best memories of the holidays for me.
38) I miss coffee.  It's only been a few days.
39) The toes on my sandals are starting to wear through.
40) My goal is to continue to visit this chair once a week.
41) I've realized that I do appreciate Biola.  I know I'm cynical most of the time but I am pretty blessed.
42) I've started to have a new fascination with WWII.
43) I'm not a huge football fan but I'm excited about playoffs.  It's great times of sitting with my pops and enjoying some munchies.
44) The next few months will be full of job hunting.  If you have a lead or an offer, please let me know.
45) The past few weeks have had some incredible sunsets.  I've been thankful for the art show each evening by our amazing Creator.

This was a nice change.  I missed this outlet.