Taking Summer in Stride Part 2

It's about that time, the time in which I update all of my loyal readers on the current events pertaining to my life, despite the lack of comments given to my prior post...Oh no, I'm not bitter....punks (that was a joke).

So as of last week, I found myself seeking shelter and building a smoldering fire in the upheld tradition known as "Boot Camp". Actually, the only hardships I had to endure were the antics of 13 year old boys dancing around in their sleep-wear at 7 in the morning, being abused by a tree, and simmering in a car that is not acquested to air conditioning both there and back. Other than that, I'd say it was relatively easy.

Easy. Accept for the numerous hours spent drilling and perfecting curriculum that had been layed out for us quote on quote "captains" for a few months (which really no-one prepared for until they got there...of course). But really, other than that. It was easy.

Before this turns into a complete pessimistic campaign, I want to make sure that all of you realize the real importance of that week. It's nothing that could have been evaluated, let alone improved on, for it was a beautiful moment. One that could not easily be reproduced. Some may say "Define 'beauty'.", and in that I will.

To me, when a group of umpteen teenagers who up to this point rarely even acknowledged other various members of the church, all the sudden come together in prayer as the brothers and sisters that we are and truely love eachother, it is nothing short of beauty. I can't remember the last time I had a moment as happy as that one.

Another amazing moment I experienced was the worship we all joined in on wednesday night. I never feel better than when I'm giving my all in praising God, and at the moment, my "all" was nothing short of infinite beauty (and I must say, both of which I had to borrow from God). It was awesome. And I don't mean that as the way Bill and Ted would describe a shell containing 4 peanuts, but rather in how you explain anything God does that can't be summed up...So I say it again, Awesome!

I would like to go on for a few more paragraphs about this feeling that is captivating me, and may I mention it is nothing less than divine, but I have many things to adress (for instance, a good friend of mine who just accepted Christ). But to hold y'all (for you northerners, that's the Texan term for 'you all') over until next time, here is a picture of me from a more suave-like time in my life.

Also, enjoy this geography project I made, it's sure to bring a smile to your face. Alright, until next time, stay classy kids.

Taking Summer in Stride Part 1

I would give a simple synopsis of my life, but I feel that it will require a multitude of paragraphs to examine these past few months.

So I am no longer a fish...not that freshman year was that big of an obstacle, but there is a certain pleasant sensation that one is overcome with when they become a sophmore.

Sophmore year, to what challenges and expectations will I face? Well I do believe one is the withdrawl of lunch from my schedule. Why do I do this? Well the answer is simple, I'm either an idiot or ambitious...sometimes it's hard to distinguish the two in my life.

But enough of the ramblings of school, after all, I am trying to entertain my small audience of loyal online church "bloggers"...Place cynical/sarcastic remark here_____. But one thing I don't want to do is make this post come across negative, so let's pull some ideals, shall we?

First off, there's a good chance my dad and I will be flying up to Seattle sometime this summer, and with that there's a good chance that I will yet again encounter the couple commonly referred to as "Troy and Stevi", but being the rebel I am I will call them "Stevi and Troy" (nothing against Troy by the way).

But before I get to plunder my way through hoards of salmon and Matt Hassleback jerseys, I will brave the south-eastern frontier known as Arkansas. Again, "why?" probably comes to mind, so let me tell you. Because my family has close friends living in the lesser known city of Damascus (and no, not the one sharring billing with Syria). So what does this mean for Seanzy?!?...I'm really not too sure. But last time I was there I got to ride a few horses, so give or take I'll readopt my cowboy ways for a week. Hi-ho Silver!

All this will be mixed in with my prior plans of participating in what you Hill Country Biblians of past call "The Great Adventure". So it'll be interesting to see what takes place during a HCBC summer. And I love how everyone knowns all about this except for me...so it will be exciting? I hope so/think so.

We'll if you're still reading this then you certainly are a good sport, and if you found this at all intriguing then you can look forward to some more updates to my summer placed variously through out June, July, and August in my blog series known as "Taking Summer in Stride" as said at the top. But until next time, enjoy this hilarious clip of Eric from "Boy Meets World".