Weekend Observations

I Believe I Can Fly. Got to play some basketball over the weekend for the first time in years. And although my ability to suck air was greatly decreased, my ability to run with the big boys is still in tack.

The Ring Tattoo. I’m finding more and more that women just don’t think it’s as romantic as I do to get a ring tattoo to replace the jewelry. I’ve also been reading that finger tattoos tend to blur really easy. Gonna have to rethink this.

Moving. It sucks. I guess I’m glad it wasn’t me, but moving both my brother and sister during a Michigan winter really blows. Nice places though!

Walking Through Stores. Not a good idea for me. I see too many things that I must have, even though my life has been just fine up until this point without them. It’s better to just stay out of stores.

Free Stuff. They’re not always free. Tanner’s Ducktape Man won Jason’s superhero contest and the free DVD. But it cost me $10 in materials, and another $10 for a movie to give Tanner that he could actually watch. (The DVD Jason gave away was PG-13). But like Tonia said, a Sunday afternoon with your son… Priceless.

Speaking of Sunday. If you aren’t enjoying a hassle-free Sabbath day, you are really doing yourself a disservice. Lazy Sunday’s are an extremely important part of a healthy Mud Puppy.

New Media Glitches. This weekend I encountered my two first glitches with my new media outlets. First I received a damaged/missing Netflix envelope from the post office. Then I tried twice to record a program on my DVR, and both times it didn’t record the show.

I’m So Vain. Last night I went out to dinner with my wife, and I wore a watch that I knew for a fact didn’t work simply because it looked good with the shirt.

Filed under: Basketball, DVR, Michigan, Netflix, Sabbath, Shopping, Superhero's, Tattoos

What Was. What Is To Come.

For some reason I just don’t feel up to writing a huge reflective post about 2007, and my hopes for 2008, like I did last year. It might have a little to do with the busyness I’ve had at work over the last few weeks, and lack of time to even digest it all. So this will be the cliff-notes version.

2007 was a different sort of year for me. I tried my hardest to disconnect from certain responsibilities, trying to make things easier on myself, only to find that it made things harder in the long run. This year I’ve re-dedicated myself to becoming the responsible man I’ve been known for, or at least think I am.

My goals are modest this year. They basically involve continuing to be more intentional, and more pro-active, in my spiritual development, family life, work production, church leadership, and overall basic health (diet+exercise).

The three biggest and specific goals that I’m planning for 2008 are:

1. Participate in a triathlon – Actually it’s a mini, or sprint, but they still call it a triathlon, and it still involves swimming, biking, and running.

2. Get a tattoo – My brother, my dad, and I have always talked about getting a tattoo of a wedding band, and ditching this jewelry. This is the year we stop talking.

3. Take steps to adopt a child – It’s time.

Here’s hoping for nothing but the best for 2008.

Filed under: 2007, 2008, Adoption, Goals, Reflection, Resolutions, Tattoos, Triathlon

AC180 on TV

One of the most inspirational bloggers for me (on numerous levels) is about to make his national television debut tomorrow night, October 2 @ 10pm, on TLC. Carlos, Los, of ragamuffinsoul.com fame will be getting some ink done on LA Ink. His tat of choice? Sauls conversion to Paul.

Track his journey to stardom here.

Filed under: LA Ink, Saul, Tats, Tattoos, TV