Alas!

at 11/06/06 11:23PM
Greetings!
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My paper is finally done! I feel as though a great burden has been lifted off of my shoulders... but now I feel all the other smaller weights that have been building up while I was focusing so much on my other research... lol. To the work!
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I'd also like to request a couple of prayers:
#1 A former co-worker of Jen's studied with us once I think it was a week ago, and agreed to keep studying through Mark, but right now we're having a hard time getting the next Bible study time set up. Please pray that she won't lose interest, and that Jen and I would be effective in letting God's word do its work.

#2 A Jehovah's witness lady I studied with at the beginning of the year lives a while from here, her and her husband agreed to a study of John, as well, but as of yet it's not been working out. It's getting to that point now where it looks like they're avoiding any contact. Please pray that something works out that they either study John on their own, or something, or that God'll help us get the door back open. Thanks!

Grace & Peace,
Dominic

*Ahem*

at 11/02/06 9:13PM
DOS MOI PEIN, GUNAI!
That's a nice way to vent frustration. :P

I feel like this semester is the first time I've really had to break down and work hard on schoolwork that must be done. Every year I'm more and more understanding the definition of "hard." haha

The neat thing is, even though I'm doing worse this year, am turning things in late, and am feeling swamped, I'm still happy, and learning a ton. I've also been trying to get out of the habit I established last year of "coasting" spiritually (of course, when we coast spiritually, we're really only moving in reverse) and have been trying to be better about doing things with the local assembly, in the community, with Jen, and private devotion. Now it's finding that balance of time, focus, and effort that I'll hopefully get down before finals and next semester... haha.

Of course, even with all of things that I have to do, with all the complaining I do about how little time I have, I find that I still waste too much time on meaningless things. *cough* Like this very post. Good bye! and God bless. :)
  • abrahamp
    Hey pleonast is not a watse of time! TRAITOR!just messin, and wut does the Dos moi w.e stand 4?
    by abrahamp at 11/02/06 11:17PM
  • abrahamp
    Oh i thought it was latin.
    by abrahamp at 11/02/06 11:51PM
  • jjorangeswirl
    How about that bibliography?
    by jjorangeswirl at 11/03/06 2:24AM
  • spookbrat
    Every time I took one of those goofy "Who is your Candidate" tests on line, I always tested out as an Alan Keyes woman. LOL He's a great man. All my political heroes lately have been Catholic. Maybe I should convert. HA! I'm not serious. LOL
    by spookbrat at 11/03/06 7:48AM
  • nac
    hey buddy... hang in there!
    by nac at 11/03/06 8:59AM
  • dixiedawn
    good talkin' with ya, glad things are goin' so well for you!\
    by dixiedawn at 11/03/06 1:03PM
  • chooselove
    Remember Dom, once you find a "balance," you're probably coasting, and that's bad. There probably should never feel like there's a perfect balance!
    by chooselove at 11/04/06 12:47AM
  • apokteno
    Hey! You are officially scheduled to preach up here on the 19th, so you can't back out now! :-)
    by apokteno at 11/04/06 7:13PM
  • spookbrat
    Sorry you're so frustrated. Hope you feel better. :)
    by spookbrat at 11/04/06 8:52PM
  • spookbrat
    I know, the pictures not really funny is it. I laughed when I first saw it, then felt real sad afterwards. :( What a tragedy.
    by spookbrat at 11/04/06 9:15PM
  • palindrome90
    meant to post this to you before, but anyway--thanks for the reading suggestion! I've been getting steadily more interested the more I've been forced to study the topic in school. However, right now we are studying the laws of thermodynamics and particularly the 1st law makes me give one of these-- /:) because it's funny how scientists/evolutionists can move to a separate topic and contradict themselves. Energy cannot be created or destroyed, eh?
    by palindrome90 at 11/06/06 8:01PM
  • silly_nickel
    Sorry you're getting bashed so badly in the Republicans group. I don't agree with what she said at all. It is an open forum to discuss our political views, and your opinions are just as valid as everyone else's, even if it's not as popular. And in my view, you are simply being a strong Christian and standing for your beliefs. Be strong!
    by silly_nickel at 11/06/06 10:53PM
  • thepianoman12
    yeh...so pretty sure you didn't add me to your friends list...I shall go cry now
    by thepianoman12 at 11/07/06 11:25PM
  • spookbrat
    I apologize for my tone the other day. I cannot take back what I said because I do not agree with you. Peace be unto you dear brother.
    by spookbrat at 11/08/06 11:03AM
  • sararschick
    Glad you finished the paper. :)

    Prayers are going up for the lost souls you (and Jen) are making effort to study w/. May you be able to set up another study time with them and may their hearts be tender and ready to hear what God has to say, and ultimately, put Christ on. Have a great week.
    by sararschick at 11/08/06 11:24AM
  • thepianoman12
    ah...i feel loved now
    by thepianoman12 at 11/08/06 5:33PM
  • spookbrat
    No hard feelings here either. I hope your Bible studies will continue. We have a prayer board and I can add them to it. We pray ever day for studies we know about that are going on. It works too, I'm excited to say. :)
    by spookbrat at 11/08/06 10:04PM
  • just2seeusmile
    Hey! Are you still coming to Indiana ? :D Oh and btw I'll definately be praying!! Love ya and Jen!
    by just2seeusmile at 11/09/06 9:57AM

Teachers...

at 10/20/06 7:55PM
Greetings,

I'd appreciate prayers on behalf of my mom, she just recently had surgery and is still recovering.

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All is well here in Fl. 'Tis Fall break! Unfourtunately, not much breaking has been going on here for me, actually I've kind of accelerated my work... haha.

I've got a 15 page critical introduction to Psalms to write by Thursday. At first I loathed Hamilton for giving us such a task, then I really really started to get into the paper and research and enjoy it, and now I loathe him even more. How evil teachers must be to give assignments that you actually enjoy! What an evil scheme to get us to do our work! :P

As much as I am enjoying researching and writing this... a dreadful fear is looming over me knowing he's going to critique it, and that I have to defend my view before him and the rest of the class. *Gulp* Thankfully, I get to assemble with the saints and be encouraged so much the more as I see the day approaching. :P

Grace & Peace,
Dominic
  • ijman
    hope the surgery went smoothly. your mom is one of the nicest ladies I know - my prayers are with all of you.
    by ijman at 10/20/06 8:01PM
  • texasboy
    ditto
    by texasboy at 10/20/06 9:52PM
  • cherri
    I was so surprised to hear about your mom. Did the surgery go well? God bless! ~Cherri
    by cherri at 10/20/06 9:52PM
  • southernpoet87
    I will pray for your mom. Hope it all went well.
    by southernpoet87 at 10/20/06 11:07PM
  • ladymustang_08
    What did ur mom have surgery for? i didnt hear about it.. glad tat she is doing well
    by ladymustang_08 at 10/21/06 12:30AM
  • jjorangeswirl
    I'm definitely praying for your mom.
    by jjorangeswirl at 10/21/06 2:55AM
  • sararschick
    Your mom is in my prayers that she fully recovers.

    Best wishes on the paper! A fifteen pager... wowzer. Good thing you've started on it before the day it's due. Haha. Never heard of a professor getting a student to defend their view in front of the whole class... weird. Good luck on that, too!

    Have an excellent weekend.
    by sararschick at 10/21/06 7:56AM
  • emmylou
    I'm sorry about your mom - was the serious for something serious? i'm praying for her! good luck on that insane-length paper. :o)
    by emmylou at 10/21/06 6:29PM
  • onelittlecandle
    I'll keep your mom in my prayers. I'll keep you in my prayers, too: 15 pages...major ouch! but at least you're beginning to enjoy it, albeit reluctantly. :-)
    by onelittlecandle at 10/22/06 9:06AM
  • abbey
    I'll be praying for your mom. :)
    by abbey at 10/24/06 9:15AM
  • southernpoet87
    Hey there
    by southernpoet87 at 10/24/06 1:58PM
  • jusplayin
    sure, will do!
    by jusplayin at 10/29/06 10:31PM
  • brigster
    hope you enjoyed your fall break
    by brigster at 10/30/06 10:16AM
  • mustardgirl
    Eww, surgery. No good.
    by mustardgirl at 11/01/06 1:25AM
  • abrahamp
    I bet u know more than i do, but i hear she's doin really good, she even called and asked 4 a date when we could do greek next. Ya know this man sound evil, but I wish ur mom took a lil longer in recovering.(J|K I'm glad that she's back on her feet) See you around man.
    by abrahamp at 11/01/06 5:56PM
  • phat_man
    i hope i didn't make you feel like i was attacking you.
    by phat_man at 11/01/06 7:31PM

Today's adventures:

at 10/14/06 11:02PM
Used but definitely usable couch and love-seat: $0
Restorable antique desk: $0
All-wood homeschooleresque dining table set: $0
Computer desk: $0
High back office chair: $0
Perfectly good photo-printer: $0
A Mac OS 9 desktop cpu w/monitor: $0

Spending the day picking up free things for the home with your wife-to-be: Priceless.:)

Praise God for His providential care, bountiful love, and sovreign will! May we always be grateful and content with the little things, for at the very least, God has given us His Son. Surely we can trust in Him and never be left wanting.

Grace & Peace,
Dominic
  • curlie
    Free furniture is awesome. :)

    Love is even better. ;)
    by curlie at 10/14/06 11:18PM
  • apbooklover04
    Wow, Dominic sounds like you snagged some really great stuff. You snagged a really great wife-to-be too, but you know that already ;)
    by apbooklover04 at 10/14/06 11:52PM
  • hannahrunswithendurance
    aww. nice work, even if the dining table set is homeschooleresque.
    by hannahrunswithendurance at 10/15/06 12:16AM
  • ijman
    my my my, i want free stuff too. i mean *cough* nice goods..
    by ijman at 10/15/06 12:24AM
  • cricket
    so you just got a cpu and a monitor???
    by cricket at 10/15/06 12:47PM
  • austinator
    sweet...can I use the free stuff while its in the suite
    by austinator at 10/15/06 1:55PM
  • prtbone
    What a find! Our suite looks a lot nicer now. And you did it all under the guise of spending time of Jen ;)
    by prtbone at 10/15/06 2:03PM
  • cowgirljen
    You forgot the $2.00 tie!! ;-) I love you!
    by cowgirljen at 10/15/06 4:18PM
  • onelittlecandle
    awesomeness!!
    by onelittlecandle at 10/15/06 10:25PM
  • jjorangeswirl
    With the new stuff, good luck ever getting me out of suite 7!
    by jjorangeswirl at 10/17/06 1:19AM
  • sararschick
    Very cool. :)
    by sararschick at 10/17/06 8:21AM
  • tony
    Possibly...so far the ones i've found that are used...come to about the same amount...so yeah we'll see.
    by tony at 10/17/06 10:02PM
  • thepianoman12
    yay for free furniture for suite 7!!
    by thepianoman12 at 10/18/06 11:03PM
  • wanderer
    can i have the couch?:)
    by wanderer at 10/21/06 1:34AM

Arete. KO. Football.

at 10/09/06 11:22PM
We didn't win, but we did bring it into overtime and only lost by one point. Not bad considering they outsize, outnumber, and frankly, probably out skill us. It was much fun.