Pictures of my Dorm Room

Here are a couple of photos of the main part of my room.

As you can see, there are multiple St George's Crosses
to combat American patriotism, and also to note are the
sweeet mirrors by my work area that make the room look
pimp. And here is a picture of me inside of those mirrors.

Life's Curve Balls

This morning I was a little bit down about some small unimportant matter, and upon examining myself I realised that I had absolutely no reason to. Even though outwardly I appeared quite normal, inside of me there was a little kid throwing a temper tantrum about how he wasn't getting what he wanted and consequently feeling sorry for himself. Do you ever get like that?
Sometimes I get pent up about such small things that it doesn't occur to me that I have no right to feel the way I do. I'm 21 right? So I shouldn't sweat the small stuff.
One of my profs today was talking about how sometimes God throws us curve balls* and that we should understand they are meant to teach us and help us grow as men and women of God. He isn't trying to trip us up and watch us fall, even though we may well do so, but He is there for us, helping us learn his lessons.
I think that this positive outlook is not an optimistic one but a realistic one, and for that I'm thankful.

*A curve ball is an American term derived from an American sport called "baseball" and is used when referring to a situation that was not to be expected. -E.g. "Dang dawg! I figured the po-po would never catch my El Camino after X-hibit had pimped it out, but they threw me a curve ball by using magnum road spikes. Now my wheels are jacked up and I'm in jail."

Losing your memory...

So, I just got back from spending the weekend in Wheaton with Justin, and got to hang out with Pamela, Anna, Sarah H, Gisela and Caroline's sister Victoria Chick (who just started at Moody). However, I did not get to see Jimmy, which was pants.

Anyhow, this afternoon when I was at Justin's great-grandmother's place, she mentioned how she couldn't even remember what she ate yesterday, and Justin said he couldn't either but that this wasn't the most important thing to remember.
It was kind of a sweet moment, but it really got me thinking about what happens if my memory starts to fail me. Like Drew Barrymore in 50 First Dates. I decided that I'd probably leave messages to myself so I could remember stuff. I'd keep them in a book with really important things in it, to make my life great.
I would include stuff like, who not to say certain things to, because it was taboo and would offend them, but then I'd go ahead and say it anyway just to see people's reactions. Then I'd pretend to be really apologetic and put it down to my woeful memory. I'd write down a list of the funniest jokes in the world and read them, and they would be the same amount of funny every time. I'd keep my name in there, just in case I forgot it, and also how to pronounce it so that I don't embarrass myself horribly, like introducing myself as "Dahvio" or "Dave-O". Arrrgggghhh!! And I'd write down my shoe-size so that I don't accidentally wear someone else's shoes and then have them hate me, because I'd hate it if someone just walked off wearing my shoes and left me with theirs. That would suck.
But I once knew a guy who lost his memory due to some syndrome (I think Alzheimers or something) and he couldn't even remember who his wife was and he'd go up to people and ask if they knew who his wife was because he certainly didn't. That would be awful. I'd hate that. But the thing was, that this guy could still quote any Bible verse and knew every passage off the top of his head because he had drilled it into himself so deeply throughout his life that it never left him. I guess this is what they mean by the living Word of God.
Wow, I ended this post more seriously than I first intended. Kind of like an episode of Scrubs.

Organ 'n' Woshntan

So after Christmas I went to Portland, Oregon to stay with Allison and Josh. What an ace time. Also spent a day up at Janice's house near Seattle. I got to meet up with a whole bunch of you Capernwray people. Hooray!

Here are photos of that trip:

I'm so glad I got to meet up with all of my friends. Allison, Josh, Danny, Janell, Pamela, Brent, Janice, Courtnay, Mona, Kaylie and Heather. I love you all!

Christmas in West Chicago

This post is mainly for my family, who haven't really seen pictures.
So, Mum, Dad, Jess, this is the family I spent Christmas with this year.
P.S. my New Year's resolution is to blog more. Yayyyyyyy.
The end.

Back to the Blogging World

So I think that most of you would agree that it's time I got back into the blogging world and let you all into my life again. I guess that this is my Christmas present to you all!
Happy Christmas!!!

Hmmm,,,,, Life has been so crazy and for those of you who don't know, this is what's been going on with me:

• Moved to America in August;
• Go to school at Moody Bible Institute in Chicago;
• Live right downtown in the heart of Chicago and I love it;
• Have been playing for the varsity soccer team and we reached the regionals before losing in the final.
• Got a job on campus as a barista at a little coffee cart at school;
• I still have no cell phone, but I'm working on it.
• I miss you all, and look forward to hearing from you.

That's all.
P.S. Watch this space...

Life in Chicago

This isn't really a post about life in Chicago, but I'll get there soon.
Things are so busy and life is moderately hectic. I have a lot to update on, but that will all come in due time. Watch this space.

For all of you concerned about me, I'm doing well and enjoying myself, playing a lot of soccer, getting settled in, and other stuff too.

When I get more time, I'll blog, but for now, I bid you adieu.

Hey Everybody........

I love Shawna Howard.
She is just such an awesome person and you all should be jealous because I'm at her house this very second and just the fact that I'm in her presence makes me feel so special. I just wish I could be as cool as her. One day maybe I will be. I guess I just have to keep praying that God will make me as cool as she is...

California and the wedding.

So, the wedding is over. They tied the knot, and are currently honeymooning in San Fran.
I'm writing this from Shawna's house, whom you have either met or have read about. She and her family are truly wonderful. It's true.
Anyway, today, the last of the Capernwrayites left for home. It was sad, and now I'm all that's left.
The last week has been hectic, but amazing. I've been able to meet up with old friends and make some new ones too.
Since I was in the wedding, I wasn't able to take any photos of it, just in case you were wondering. But I'm sure someone will post some soon, or already has. Instead, I will post a few of the limited number I took whilst beind here: (Oh, at the top, is Jon and I in our matching England jerseys.)

These hooligans placed this magnet on Jimmy's car.

Rocking it on, on the way to LA.

Enjoying the waves in Cali.
Jimmy and Justin sitting on Britney Spears' star in Hollywood.
With Jimmy and Justin's friend, Jonny, in Burbank. Nice.
Preparing stuff for the wedding.

Every night's a party at the Bachelor Pad

So Jimmy and Justin road- tripped from Chicago to join the partay and we've been having heaps of fun since.
Tomorrow the 3 of us will drive to Los Angeles to meet a couple of their college mates. It's only 3 hours there and 3 hours back, but to me it's a mini-road-trip.
These are certainly the days of my life...