1) Having my daughter yell "Daddeee!" and run up to me to give me a hug.
2) Sex (couldn't leave this off...)
At this point, there is no particular order...just rambling...
- Having my head shampoo'd and massaged (way to go SportsClips!)
- Using a quetip after a shower
- Having your clothes all ironed and clean, hung up nicely and ready to use
- The little shiver / tingle you get sometimes after you pee
- Walking into Best Buy with $25 in your pocket.
- Walking into Best Buy with $0 in your pocket
- Going on dates with Allison
- Going on dates with Emma
- Big gatherings of friends
- Playing Halo
- Sitting in the back yard after mowing and enjoying my handiwork
- Taking a shower after mowing the yard
- The first sip of a good Coke (or Dr. Pepper).
That's all I got for now...I have many other favorite things, but can't think of them all right now.
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Published by John Nelson
on September 23, 2005 at 9:02 AM.
2) Sex (couldn't leave this off...)
At this point, there is no particular order...just rambling...
- Having my head shampoo'd and massaged (way to go SportsClips!)
- Using a quetip after a shower
- Having your clothes all ironed and clean, hung up nicely and ready to use
- The little shiver / tingle you get sometimes after you pee
- Walking into Best Buy with $25 in your pocket.
- Walking into Best Buy with $0 in your pocket
- Going on dates with Allison
- Going on dates with Emma
- Big gatherings of friends
- Playing Halo
- Sitting in the back yard after mowing and enjoying my handiwork
- Taking a shower after mowing the yard
- The first sip of a good Coke (or Dr. Pepper).
That's all I got for now...I have many other favorite things, but can't think of them all right now.
Going a bit old school, I wanted to throw a blog party where we all post about the same topic, but how it relates to us. For instance, this post will be about my testimony, and you would create a post about your testimony. It seems like a hear a lot about everyone's life reading your blogs, but I thought it would be neat to hear (or read) your testimonies. So here it goes...join in if you like.
My Testimony
I grew up in a Christian home where both my parents were believers and we went to church every week (and on Wednesday and all other special events). When I was 8, my Sunday School class had been talking about who Jesus was. Now, most Southern Baptist Churches teach this from pre-school until you die, but this was the first year they really taught it expecting you to respond with at least a decent understanding of what you were agreeing to.
That winter (in the fine year of 1985), I was laying in bed when I hear my name called. I ran over to my sister's room and asked her what she wanted. She said she had not called me. So, I went back to my bed. Again, I heard my name called. This time, I ran down the hall to my parents' room and asked what they wanted. Mom said she didn't call me. I go lay down again. A third time, I hear my name called. At this point, I'm getting frustrated with whoever is playing this game with me. I go back to my Mom and tell her to stop messing with me and let me sleep. I told her that I've heard my name 3 times and that it wasn't her or my sister.
If you don't believe in God's providence, you should after this part! My Mom's Sunday School class had been studying the life of Samuel. They had just studied the call of Samuel (1 Samuel 3:1-10) the Sunday before. She saw the similarity of the situations and told me to go lay down. If I heard my name called again, just say "Speak Lord, your servant is listening". I went to lay down and laid there listening. I heard my name called again, and I responded "Speak Lord, your servant is listening".
At this point in Samuel's call, he got like 2 chapters of conversation with God. I got the best sleep of my life. The next day, Mom asked about what happened and I told her that I DID hear my name again and that I responded like she told me to. I also told her I didn't understand a lick of what was going on. She showed me 1 Samuel 3 and helped me make the connection between God calling my name and what I was learning about Jesus in Sunday school. That next night, I put my faith in Jesus and was baptised the following Sunday.
From that point on, I learned a bunch about God, Jesus, the Bible, and what a Christian should be like (interesting phrasing, right?). I lived most of life until mid-college as a total hypocrite...one who knew all the right stuff, could answer anything you asked me to about what I believed. But my actions and attitude were completely opposite (though thankfully I had moral and ethical limits from the Bible that goverened my life...). I got serious about my walk in college, and God moved big-time in my life. I then got burned out and a little cynical about doing ministry and took some time off from hard core learning / living after collge.
Now, it seems that God has me in a place where He's ready to mold me, a place where I am maleable and teachable. My thoughts about my faith are turning from educational (Pharisee) to one of love for my Savior and Creator. I'm excited to see where God leads me in the next year and beyond.
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Published by John Nelson
on September 15, 2005 at 1:56 PM.
My Testimony
I grew up in a Christian home where both my parents were believers and we went to church every week (and on Wednesday and all other special events). When I was 8, my Sunday School class had been talking about who Jesus was. Now, most Southern Baptist Churches teach this from pre-school until you die, but this was the first year they really taught it expecting you to respond with at least a decent understanding of what you were agreeing to.
That winter (in the fine year of 1985), I was laying in bed when I hear my name called. I ran over to my sister's room and asked her what she wanted. She said she had not called me. So, I went back to my bed. Again, I heard my name called. This time, I ran down the hall to my parents' room and asked what they wanted. Mom said she didn't call me. I go lay down again. A third time, I hear my name called. At this point, I'm getting frustrated with whoever is playing this game with me. I go back to my Mom and tell her to stop messing with me and let me sleep. I told her that I've heard my name 3 times and that it wasn't her or my sister.
If you don't believe in God's providence, you should after this part! My Mom's Sunday School class had been studying the life of Samuel. They had just studied the call of Samuel (1 Samuel 3:1-10) the Sunday before. She saw the similarity of the situations and told me to go lay down. If I heard my name called again, just say "Speak Lord, your servant is listening". I went to lay down and laid there listening. I heard my name called again, and I responded "Speak Lord, your servant is listening".
At this point in Samuel's call, he got like 2 chapters of conversation with God. I got the best sleep of my life. The next day, Mom asked about what happened and I told her that I DID hear my name again and that I responded like she told me to. I also told her I didn't understand a lick of what was going on. She showed me 1 Samuel 3 and helped me make the connection between God calling my name and what I was learning about Jesus in Sunday school. That next night, I put my faith in Jesus and was baptised the following Sunday.
From that point on, I learned a bunch about God, Jesus, the Bible, and what a Christian should be like (interesting phrasing, right?). I lived most of life until mid-college as a total hypocrite...one who knew all the right stuff, could answer anything you asked me to about what I believed. But my actions and attitude were completely opposite (though thankfully I had moral and ethical limits from the Bible that goverened my life...). I got serious about my walk in college, and God moved big-time in my life. I then got burned out and a little cynical about doing ministry and took some time off from hard core learning / living after collge.
Now, it seems that God has me in a place where He's ready to mold me, a place where I am maleable and teachable. My thoughts about my faith are turning from educational (Pharisee) to one of love for my Savior and Creator. I'm excited to see where God leads me in the next year and beyond.
Tonight, Emma went out with Allison to water the plants we have hanging on the wall in the back yard. Emma kept walking underneath the plants as the water dripped from the bottom of the pots. So Allison decided to just strip her down to make cleanup easier, and to make a great picture. Why are baby butts so darn cute??
Today at the mall, I was reminded of a pet peeve I have.
The whole fam was at the mall today to eat lunch and hang out. Allison, me, Emma, and Allison's parents were there. I was leaving to take Emma home for her nap when I got to the foodcourt entrance of the mall. Since I have a large stroller and an increasingly unhappy child, I used the handicap entrance with the automated doors. As the doors slowly open, a group of 10 teenagers walk in through the doors and block my exit path. I then had to re-hit the button to get the doors to open back up (since they took so long getting in, the doors closed again) and make my exit.
Now, there are about 6 doors on that entrance, and they could have used any of the other 5. I couldn't use the other 5, since the doors are very heavy, and it's hard enough moving that stroller around. These inconsiderate punks just stroll on through the open doors, having seen me standing there from several feet away from the door. I gave them the "You gotta be freaking KIDDING me" look, and the first guy actually had a "Shoot...sorry" look. None of the others did. I felt like the old guy getting mad at stupid teenagers. And you know what? I was.
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Published by John Nelson
on September 10, 2005 at 9:53 PM.
The whole fam was at the mall today to eat lunch and hang out. Allison, me, Emma, and Allison's parents were there. I was leaving to take Emma home for her nap when I got to the foodcourt entrance of the mall. Since I have a large stroller and an increasingly unhappy child, I used the handicap entrance with the automated doors. As the doors slowly open, a group of 10 teenagers walk in through the doors and block my exit path. I then had to re-hit the button to get the doors to open back up (since they took so long getting in, the doors closed again) and make my exit.
Now, there are about 6 doors on that entrance, and they could have used any of the other 5. I couldn't use the other 5, since the doors are very heavy, and it's hard enough moving that stroller around. These inconsiderate punks just stroll on through the open doors, having seen me standing there from several feet away from the door. I gave them the "You gotta be freaking KIDDING me" look, and the first guy actually had a "Shoot...sorry" look. None of the others did. I felt like the old guy getting mad at stupid teenagers. And you know what? I was.
I haven't really had too much to post about lately that would qualify for a full post, so I'm just grouping a bunch of my thoughts into one random post.
BEING REGULAR
Metamucil has a commercial running that disturbs me. It's a segment where 3 guys are all walking into the bathroom stalls at the same time, and each greet each other while entering the stalls. The same thing happens the next day and the next day, etc. The point of it is: use metamucil and be one of the "regulars". Now I've NEVER been a "regular". The only kind of bran I like is Raisin Bran, and only that will tons of sugar poured on it and mainly for the raisins. I do have a desire to be MORE regular than I am, but is it worth taking metamucil? No. And the biggest reason why? One of my worst fears / most uncomfortable situations in life is crapping next someone else divided only by a thin metal divider. In my opinion, this time should be extremely personal time. I don't want to share it with co-workers, visitors, or even family. So I will never take metamucil.
I LOVE PEANUT BUTTER
Over the past month or so, I have re-discovered my love for peanut butter. On many occasions, I have eaten PB on Saltine crackers for dinner or a snack. I can't seem to get enough PB & Crackers lately. Also, I'm a MASSIVE fan of Sam's Choice Peanut Butter cups. The PB is SO smooth, covered in chocolate. Quite tasty. Thankfully, I can't eat very many at a time or else I would gain another 10 pounds quickly.
XBOX 360
I really can't stop thinking about the new XBOX! I think of it at least 3 times a day, if not more. I've already thought of where to put it on the entertainment center, what kind of faceplate to get, how nice it will be to have wireless controllers so Emma doesn't trip over the cord and unplug my controller during the middle of a game, etc. Christmas can't get here soon enough!
YARD WORK
I used to like mowing the lawn. Now, with a swingset and toys all over the yard, I find it less enjoyable. Mainly because there is so much "going around" work that didn't used to be there. It takes more time to mow, having to go around things or move things out of the way. Also, I'm not a huge fan of my front yard's landscaping. But I hate doing landscaping work, so I don't plan on changing it anytime soon. If you like doing landscaping, come over...I have work for you to do.
That's about it for now. I needed to get these off my chest.
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Published by John Nelson
on September 09, 2005 at 10:59 AM.
BEING REGULAR
Metamucil has a commercial running that disturbs me. It's a segment where 3 guys are all walking into the bathroom stalls at the same time, and each greet each other while entering the stalls. The same thing happens the next day and the next day, etc. The point of it is: use metamucil and be one of the "regulars". Now I've NEVER been a "regular". The only kind of bran I like is Raisin Bran, and only that will tons of sugar poured on it and mainly for the raisins. I do have a desire to be MORE regular than I am, but is it worth taking metamucil? No. And the biggest reason why? One of my worst fears / most uncomfortable situations in life is crapping next someone else divided only by a thin metal divider. In my opinion, this time should be extremely personal time. I don't want to share it with co-workers, visitors, or even family. So I will never take metamucil.
I LOVE PEANUT BUTTER
Over the past month or so, I have re-discovered my love for peanut butter. On many occasions, I have eaten PB on Saltine crackers for dinner or a snack. I can't seem to get enough PB & Crackers lately. Also, I'm a MASSIVE fan of Sam's Choice Peanut Butter cups. The PB is SO smooth, covered in chocolate. Quite tasty. Thankfully, I can't eat very many at a time or else I would gain another 10 pounds quickly.
XBOX 360
I really can't stop thinking about the new XBOX! I think of it at least 3 times a day, if not more. I've already thought of where to put it on the entertainment center, what kind of faceplate to get, how nice it will be to have wireless controllers so Emma doesn't trip over the cord and unplug my controller during the middle of a game, etc. Christmas can't get here soon enough!
YARD WORK
I used to like mowing the lawn. Now, with a swingset and toys all over the yard, I find it less enjoyable. Mainly because there is so much "going around" work that didn't used to be there. It takes more time to mow, having to go around things or move things out of the way. Also, I'm not a huge fan of my front yard's landscaping. But I hate doing landscaping work, so I don't plan on changing it anytime soon. If you like doing landscaping, come over...I have work for you to do.
That's about it for now. I needed to get these off my chest.
I just read this article on Team Xbox about a mysterious website that is counting down to something.
The article believes it may be a countdown to a date in November when Halo 3 will be announced (not released...just announced). Either way, it's interesting and horribly exciting.
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Published by John Nelson
on September 08, 2005 at 9:53 AM.
The article believes it may be a countdown to a date in November when Halo 3 will be announced (not released...just announced). Either way, it's interesting and horribly exciting.
For some reason, I ended up my web browsing at the Google Store this morning. They have some pretty darn cool items for sale, including shirts, office supplies, kids stuff and software (which is all free). Two things of interest:
2) The Google Office Search Appliance: this looks like a rackable network device that provides a similar service as Google's Desktop search tool. Need to find a file you created 3 months ago for the boss who deleted out of his email 5 seconds after you sent it to him and now needs it again? Just Google your server!
3) The Google Infoglobe: I'm a clock freak...I love clocks. I don't know why. I don't even wear a watch, but I'll stop and look at a clock in a store and want it. This tasty morself of a clock meets my clock and tech loves. It's a clock, a calendar, and a message center! How cool is that!
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Published by John Nelson
on September 01, 2005 at 8:13 AM.
2) The Google Office Search Appliance: this looks like a rackable network device that provides a similar service as Google's Desktop search tool. Need to find a file you created 3 months ago for the boss who deleted out of his email 5 seconds after you sent it to him and now needs it again? Just Google your server!
3) The Google Infoglobe: I'm a clock freak...I love clocks. I don't know why. I don't even wear a watch, but I'll stop and look at a clock in a store and want it. This tasty morself of a clock meets my clock and tech loves. It's a clock, a calendar, and a message center! How cool is that!
