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| I just made spaghetti then it turns out I wasn't that hungry after all. I ate a couple of scoops then put away the rest. I just figured out why the saran wrap hasn't torn well the past couple of times. The metal edge is on the other edge. Wow, I feel stupid.
I just got back from video production. I need to shoot my film. The stuff I've got so far works but I need to shoot a lot this week. The project is due on the 13th of Dec. That's coming soon.
I have to meet with my advisor/teacher at 3:15 today. We're meeting the next couple tuesday before graduation and discussing gendered communication from this book. I have a little over 2 hours to get two chapters read. That should be enough time but you should see these chapters. They suck. Well I shouldn't say that, they might actually be interesting.
Today Jokya told me that I'd make a good actor when we were discussing my video project. I asked why and he said that I'm just very laid back. Something else too. And sticking to the compliment subject, my roommate Travis told me I was the best roommate he's had. He said he's gonna miss me when I graduate. I would too.
Gosh, so much to do! When am I gonna get on top of my game? God help me!
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| Lately I've been wishing for a new surrounding. Chicago gets old after a while. It doesn't really feel like home. Sometimes I just want to pack up and leave to go somewhere, anywhere besides here. Its not that I hate it, I just feel bored of it. I want a new surrounding with people I don't know. That would be great. One of the hardest things is finding motivation to do school work, I can hardly get myself to read sometimes. I used to love reading. I still do but its so hard to focus. I want to get away for a long time. A trip would be great. I'd seriously like to go anywhere. I feel like once I graduate college, life is going to become boring. I go Zzzzzzzzzzzzzzz.
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| The Muck and
Mire "God will show his mercy forever and ever to those who worship
and serve him."
Luke 3:50
For thirty-three years he would feel everything you
and I
have ever felt. He felt weak. He grew weary.
He was afraid of
failure. He was susceptible to
wooing women. He got colds,
burped, and had body
odor. His feelings got hurt. To think of
Jesus in
such a light is--well, it seems almost irreverent,
doesn't
it? It's not something we like t do; it's
uncomfortable. It is
much easier to keep the humanity
out of the incarnation. Clean the
manure from around
the manger. Wipe the sweat out of his eyes.
Pretend
he never snored or blew his nose or hit his thumb with
a
hammer. He's easier to stomach that way. There is
something about
keeping him divine that keeps him
distant, packaged, predictable. But
don't do it. For
heaven's sake, don't. Let him be as human as
he
intended to be. Let him into the mire and muck of
our
world. For only if we let him in can he pull us out.
>From
God Came Near by Max Lucado | | |
| Just saw some more old faces. Turns out I went to Lollapalooza this weekend. To make the story short I got tickets from my Ohio friend. If you're at all interested in knowing what I thought of the concert then check out my myspace blog at www.myspace.com/davemoreen . Well the first night I met up with long time friend Kelly at the concert and later on saw my first high school friend Jason. So as if that wasn't crazy enough, who do I see the next day, I heard someone say it, yep, Krazy "Baby Snakes" Karl. The following day I walk through the entrance and I feel a tap on my shoulder, so I turn around and theres Lauren and Jon. What a crazy weekend. I could've sworn there were others too.
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| Hey, it's been a while.
I never seem to be consistent about these things but that doesn't
really bother me really. I don't see why its necessary all the time
after all.
So this summer didn't turn out to be the summer of my dreams. I really
don't know what I expected. Don't get me wrong, I didn't just say that
I had a crappy summer because that is false.
As for spiritual growth, this summer wasn't as fulfilling like past
summers. There has been some deep thinking outside of my school
bubble/camp/home. I've had many good days and nights thus far, far
more than what I expected. Some things just get old. This summer I've
been bonding with friends, goofing off at the beach, watching the
entire Twin Peaks TV series, going to concerts, spending more money
than saving on Chipotle, new obsessions, and way too much beer. I've
been searching for inspiration. Inspiration that will drive me to new
places I've never been to and opportunities that live mostly in the
minds of 3rd graders. Have I found inspiration? Yes and no. I've had
many great conversations that planted many ambitious ideas. I've put
many of my ideas into action and some I haven't. Things that
ordinarily I never have the time for during fall & spring or
summers at camp I now have had the time for. It's funny but my one
regret is not spending more time alone.
Some of the highlights of this summer include:
-seeing lots of faces from various times and places (Pat, Matt, Thom, Laura, Sarah)
-BBQs at the Hudsons w/ all those crazy guys
-Cubs vs. Braves w/ Lynette, Matt, & Kevin
-going to see Tortoise w/ Jonny D
-Montrose Beach trips
-North Avenue Beach
-Festivals all over the city
-Special of the day
-Pitchfork Music Festival: Slint, Sonic Youth, Stephen Malkmus, and The Sea & Cake
-Blue Velvet @ the Gene Siskel Theatre w/ Jon-Erik
-Jam sessions w/ Leif
-Being at some great roof decks along the lake
-The bike ride up the lake w/ Leif
-Losing at least 10 lbs
-Swedish Day
-Family Reunion
-4th of July Bike Ride/Fireworks
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Couple of disappointments:
-missing Jeff Parker/Califone play at Pitchfork.
-getting handcuffed for lighting fireworks (don't remind me)
-lack of clarity in some areas of school
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Things to look forward to:
-Devendra Banhart, Animal Collective, & Shellac Bloc Party shows
-Rooming in a Kedzie Apt w/ Travis
-Audio I & II and Video Production classes
-Seeing my little brother Dan walk to class
-More girls on campus
-Jazz fest the end of Aug
-a cage fight on the 11th
-the Windy City Rollers on the 25th
-my birthday on the 18th(?)
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