i know it’s obvious, but there’s nothing better than calling great friends on the phone or spending time with them in person and just having a great discussion about anything and everything.  this defines everyone.  my grandfather, Machado, once said that a man is truly wealthy if he can count his friends on one hand.  while it’s taken me a while to really understand what he meant by that, as i know without a doubt that i have friends and supporters that love and care for me and fill up more than one hand, i know he’s really referring to those who make up a man’s inner circle.  i cherish that — to love and be loved — especially while far away in ohio.

in other news… it looks like i may have a shot (although very distant right now) at potential job opportunities either back in florida, colorodo or texas… yes, again.  i’m not counting on any of it, but i am entertaining the options as all of them include finishing up my college education. i’m pretty excited, and even though things may seem a little unstable right now (code named: shady), i’m going to continue to rejoice in the Lord.