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We came upon another cross-road at 07:33 a.m., Monday, December 2, 2002 :

One holiday down, and one more fast approaching. And I am sooooo not ready. Got a ton of shopping to do. x_x

On the other hand, it was a marvelous Thanksgiving. I stuffed myself to the bloating point four nights in a row. XD Maybe now these scrawny bones will get a little meat on them. Also had absolutely wonderful visits with family and friends, and saw way too many movies for just one weekend. =^_^= Hope everyone else out there had as great a holiday as I did.

And now, on to MORE good news. Last day of classes today! WHO-HOO!! By the end of this week, all finals will be over (those that I'm bothering with, anyway), and school will be out for the winter. About time. I am SO tired of classes. -_-

Well, guess that's my report for now. Take care, everyone!

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We came upon another cross-road at 08:51 a.m., Monday, November 25, 2002 :
What type of sould are you?

I am absolutely brooding! Find your soul type at kelly.moranweb.com.

Is it placid darkness or just a quiet calm style that sets you apart?

Virtues: Appreciation for deep thought is important, and no, I don't mean "Deep Thoughts" by good ole Jack Handey, though that must be widely loved. Humor-- light and dark-- is a staple, and absolutely necessary is your art. Literature, music; it's all important to your self expression.

Aspirations: There's a wide range of possibilities for any thoughtful person. Especially common would be artistry; writer, painter, composer; even the comedy field could use some help. If you're interested in politics, maybe a professional cynic would suit. ;) I'm sure you'd like to express your views openly (not limited to politics, but thinking in general) as your views of the human race are vast and intricate. Socrates would be proud.

Quirks: The peppy and preppy, the superficial and the artificial.

Factors: What you need is your downtime; peace and quiet. Relaxing with a good book, listening to some music. Thinking is a big factor, be it sophistic or plainly dark.

Future: As you continue to develop your views, self expression is inevitable. An outlet career aligning with your views would be ideal, and you may even enjoy a family to settle down with. Until then, I'm sure you'll develop your studies and talents to their fullest.

Interestingly enough, I found if I changed my gum flavor I could get Artistic, Passionate, AND Down-to-Earth. *LOL* They have no idea...

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We came upon another cross-road at 12:15 a.m., Thursday, November 21, 2002 :

The wind is moving,
But I am standing still;
A life of pages
Waiting to be filled,
A heart that's hopeful,
A head that's full of dreams.
But this becoming,
Is harder than it seems...
~Micheal W. Smith, "My Place in this World"

Wind. The tangible intangible. The breath and touch of God. It sings. It dances. It tickles. It rages. Wind. Probably the single most versatile metaphore of life. Capricious...driving...powerful...gentle. It sums up a lot. Unseen, but seen in what it touches, and felt when it is unseen. Strong enough to move the earth...more adaptive than the water...more furious and fanciful than the flames.

You can't always count on it, but still you know it's there. And when it moves, it moves everything it touches.

There is a lot to the wind.

Can you catch the wind?
See the breeze?
It's presence is revealed
By the leaves on a tree:
An image of my faith in the unseen.
~Jesus Freaks, "Mind's Eye"

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We came upon another cross-road at 12:38 p.m., Wednesday, November 13, 2002 :
Dancing

Well this old world spins in circles,
And this life makes us twist and turn and sway,
But we were made for more than
Rythum with no reason,
By the one who moves with passion and with grace
As He dances over all that He has made!
Sing it!
~Steven Chapman, "Lord of the Dance"

Long time, no update. =^_^= Ah well. Been a tad busy. School is drawing to a (failing) close, and work won't be work much longer, but still I feel like dancing. Good things are coming, and I can't wait. :D

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We came upon another cross-road at 05:06 p.m., Monday, October 28, 2002 :

The road is long and muddy yet, and this rain is oh so cold. And yet, there is something bright and new ringing on the wind I follow. Faintly...from a great distance...a familiar sound of laughter has begun to drift in.

Can it be? No...surely it is not...and yet...

The warm and welcome sound grows in strength, and I can hear the sound of tiny feet dancing ecstaticly. The wind is filling with power...and excited energy that refuses to be stilled or ignored. It feels so fresh and new...yet so familiar...

Nay...there can be no doubt. This was...and is again HIS power! The whirl-wind of wonders lives again! The Dreamer is ALIVE!!

XD =^_^= And DANG it feels good to be back!!!

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We came upon another cross-road at 09:43 p.m., Tuesday, October 22, 2002 :

Which Harry Potter Marauder Are You?

Well, if I could have chosen any character to be, that would have been the one. :)

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We came upon another cross-road at 08:32 a.m., Wednesday, October 16, 2002 :

Welcome home, boy. Enjoy your trip, did you? *chuckle* It shows. You're glowing. Found a little treasure worth finding, eh? It has wrought an interesting change in you. You used to long fulfill your dreams. Now you burn with a desire to fulfill the needs of another.

A curse upon raw mathematics. They make life so difficult. Particularly the mathematics of finances, a breed all their own. But have a care, and have patience, boy. Everything will come together before long.

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We came upon another cross-road at 01:15 p.m., Wednesday, October 9, 2002 :

Somebody wants you,
Somebody needs you,
Somebody loves you for your heart alone.
So have no fear, love.
The path is clear, love.
Somebody's coming to carry you home...

Troubles and trials, real or imagined, stress and strain the mind and heart of even the most stable souls. Fear is a powerful thing, not always subject to reason, that does not brook inaction. But what action can be taken is often a difficult question.

Everyone take a deep breath. Settle down. All will be well. Take one step at a time...

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We came upon another cross-road at 11:56 p.m., Monday, October 7, 2002 :

Find out which Seraphic Feather character you might be here. Manufactured by miharu of shoujorobot.com.

*chuckle* Quizzes are interesting...

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We came upon another cross-road at 08:13 p.m., Sunday, October 6, 2002 :

The road goes ever, ever on,
Down from the door where it began.
Now far ahead the road has gone,
And I must follow, if I can.
Persuing it on eager feet,
Until it meets some larger way,
Where many paths and errands meet,
And whither then I cannot say.

The road goes ever, ever on,
Over rock and under tree,
By caves where never sun has shone,
By streams that never find the sea,
Over snow by winter sown,
And through the merry flo'ers of June,
Over grass and over stone,
Under the mountains and the moon...

~J. R. R. Tolkein

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We came upon another cross-road at 01:36 p.m., Thursday, October 3, 2002 :
It's a Great Day to be Alive

An inquirey has been made about my happiness. It must be confessed that not many of my posts here are of the cheerful sort these days. Mostly they are my personal diary of internal conflict...cautions warnings and outright scoldings from me to me. This is, after all, where I vent my dark, brooding nature, so commonly choked into silence by my natural optimism.

Having said that, I would like to reassure anyone reading these entries that I am, in fact, quite happy at the moment with life in general. =^_^= I have my stresses, just as everyone does, and I get a little moody at the close of the day when my brain begins focusing its attention on the warmth and comfort of my pillow and blankets, but I hum and sing frequently at work and school, and feel quite warm and energetic inside. Maybe a little too much so, at times, as it occasionally interferes with what I'm doing at the moment.

There are a number of good things going on in my life at the moment, and I can't be grateful enough for them. Firstly, there's the rather pleasant turn my relationships have taken. Especially with one very special young woman. My faith has been revitalized as well, though it has changed significantly. I often said in the past that my faith cannot be shaken except that it return stronger than ever. I am glad to find that observation still true.

The few troubles I face are grave...but not THE grave. And as always, I will survive...strictly by grace, but I will survive. So if anyone is distressed over my posts here, or wonders at how the life of a man so gloomy and pessimistic must be, I quote the oft' repeated encouragment of the greatest comforter who ever lived: Fear not. I am a happy man, even when I don't seem like it.

Life is good.

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We came upon another cross-road at 08:18 p.m., Wednesday, October 2, 2002 :
Emode

What's Your Flavor?

"Mmm ... blueberry! Tangy and sweet, you're as fresh as a mountain sunrise and as natural as homemade jam. If you were a Broadway musical, you'd be The Sound of music — we can just picture you twirling for joy in an Alpine meadow. Best with breakfast cereal and pancakes, you're simple and refreshing, with just a touch of tartness to give you an edge. Always a favorite, people can't get enough of your spontaneous nature and easy-going approach to life. Who wouldn't be attracted to your sporty, summery flavor? Fun-loving and genuine, you're a truly tasty treat."

Thank you, Emode...

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We came upon another cross-road at 08:31 a.m., Wednesday, October 2, 2002 :

Those of you who have been here before and are paying attention will notice a change of layout. Those of you who haven't or aren't will be completely lost as to what I'm talking about. That's okay.

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