2am —
this is going to sound incoherent in the morning, but tell me if this doesn’t just sound crazy. Say I sit down with a guy I’ll call Samuel and he tells me how he’s married to his wife Jennifer for the past 8 years… he says they have a great marriage but… well… he’s boldly been having a not-so-secret affair… nine of them, actually — with Julie, Sally, Hannah… the list goes on… but he really loves Jennifer (despite the continuous affairs)
sounds sick if it were true, doesn’t it. yet, we as Christians do the same thing with our relationship with the Lord every day — we get so caught up with the world and simply allow it to water down our faith, that we become someone on the side of the cross indirecly jabbing Jesus with our spear — just sick, ya know — just a thought. another thing that’s sick is this oatmeal i decided to make about 10 minutes ago — i added choc chips before i poured the hot water — it’s my recipe for adventure at 2am (despite the disastrous results — ha).
11am —
Thought I’d have fun with this ramble thing (for today only though) Watching Spiderman this morning and couldn’t help but notice some similar aspects in my own life that are similar to Mr. Peter Parker: (a) strange gifts I’m learning to accept/learn, (b) having my own special Mary Jane that I just don’t know what to do with (please don’t read into that) and (c) some serious adventure issues.
Went garage sailing this morning — took luke (the cat) with me — too bad the rain from last night watered down the hopes to find any garage sales (oh well). The cat, however, was very glad to get back home
7pm —
Spent the afternoon with Mom, Vivi and Idania at the mall today. Oh yes.. the mall — and i did the typical guy thing too — followed.
We stopped at several shops and then had the opportunity to stop at the slushi / smoothie place. Mom and I sat for a few minutes and did the ‘people watching’ thing again… I arranged the secret spy cam to capture the moment (so you could see
Although someone knew all about the secret spy cam…
At one point we were able to stop and see some shirts…
idania couldn’t help but show it off
Then mom had to get her nails done so I bought Vivi and I some pretzels and just chilled on a bench (i got the grunge look going).
All and all, the day was pretty neat. I also bought Vivi a shirt I couldn’t help but pass up.
Because she is my little pal 🙂
Now, we’re cooking dinner — I just made a great Strawberry Daiquiri (virgin, of course), while mom is currently making a great seafood dish (score — it’s almost done).
11pm —
the very sad thing is that i am awake to read this post… 🙂 but cool because i’m the first to comment!
but very insightful post. i always enjoy reading them.
Hey Erik, haven’t heard from ya in a while, but it looks like life is alright for you. And I agree with the gal above… it is sad that we are all up this early in the morn… it’s 3:40 am. ahhh what a great life! 🙂 Be blessed Friend!
I just want to slap that guy you call Samuel, and tell him if he isn’t faithful to the one he loves, he will hurt her and eventually loose her! It angers me to hear a story like that.. but it reminds me to be thankful for my wonderful husband!
I just happen to be eating oatmeal right now. It’s Cinnamon Pecan and I added raisins. Yummy!
oops Lydia, sorry — it was a parable (done at 2am in the morning) — i’ll edit the post and make it a tad more clear.
You should add the chips AFTER it’s cooked. 🙂
Oh my gosh…Vivi is so darn cute. You must feel so blessed to be there sharing this time in her life. I know sometimes we don’t understand why God has us where He does or for how long we will be there. But there is a reason you are there with your family at this time and I am sure it is going to impact your “lil’ pal” in ways you may never know just having you there for this time in her life. Enjoy every minute of it. She is so cute.
God bless!
I would have to agree with miss cottonball about the Vivi being so DARN cute!!!
we need to chat sometime, what do you think?
josh
The last picture is the best of them all…that’s a wonderful-life-freezing-deep-breath-sigh-of-contentment moment. I love it.
I miss my family…in a bad way…
so…what are you doing spring break (march 13-17 for me)
hmm…interesting…
Great post!! ~ wonderful memories!! ramblings are always fun! ~ far too good at it myself ….if i did a post like yours…it would go on for weeks!!…but it would about nothing in particular…seeing as how that’s usually what I ramble about ~ …alot like i’m doing NOW!!
~ so about Luke.. ~ hope his journey to manhood is coming right along… I’m sitting here thinking that considering the fact that he went garage sailing with you …he must be well on his way (?).
Anyway ~ have a great week!! ~M~
man can I relate to your story. love reading your post. sorry I can’t bid on your computer. would love to have one but money gets tight sometimes. later… rex
remember to pray ALL ways..
Just let me know- I am heading to Nashville at that first weekend to see Jeff and Jessica-
I will stay for an extended weekend…I was probably going to go fishing with my dad- so if you can break away just get up with me-
off to study…
Funny fact. I also watched Spiderman on Saturday morning. Good times.
Sounds like a splendid weekend.
Vivi is extremely beautiful.
i love her smile.
she’s so full of life and joy.
it’s so inspiring.
i hope i’m like that.
hope you’re having an amazing sunday friend.
-sam
i will smile… 🙂 thanks for the reminder…
ERIK…
that’s wonderful…
you’re def. going to be the best #1 Dad (you know those little pins that kids give to their dad’s on father’s day that say best dad or #1 dad in the world- well I picture you having like a whole trophy case full of them)
so are you still writing?
how is that going?
hope all is well for ya
josh
AW..thanks Erik ~ and yes you were the official FIRST
…22 ~ I love being in my twenties!!
~ February 6 is QUITE the happening year, according to the comment you left on my site!! 
….looks like you did a lot of research
~ thanks so much!!! ~ have great day ~M~
you have a really cute family.
it’s funny…Jeremiah relates a lot with peter parker too…
Mary-Jane huh? maybe you should give me an email here soon…
HA…told you! ~M~
Yea. It’d be so much fun if there was an “ha town” and we all got to live down the street from one another. sigh. email/internet/IM will just have to suffice for now, I suppose. 🙂
how precious 🙂
you, my friend, are one crazy man.
you make me laugh a lot
thanks.
[don’t worry…i will update soon. there’s no need for a hyperactive hispanic…
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why the heck would u live in any other state other than florida with all those beautiful sisters you have !!!!????
about meeting up ….. im SO down …. how bout we ( you, me, and jane) meet half way? …. orlando sound good? maybe we can like spend the day at a theme park or something … just a thought … we’ll be talkin.
jen
i’m cool with orlando.
and I like the little pals gap shirt. cute!
Cute post!! One thing…
I don’t think I have heard back from you…are you planning on coming to the wedding? It is on April 8th in Houston…Please let me know so I can have a rough estimate of how many people will be coming….Thank you!!
Leigh-Anne
p.s. I am double checking my guest list…:)
Erik!!! Whats up man!! Havent talked to you in forever… How has life been going for you? I would love to catch up with you sometime.
Cute cat by the way!
~Jeff Branch