You see, a blog is a shortened word for the combined words "bloated" and "frog."
So... Here are three blogs. enjoy.
Saturday, May 9, 2009
The Secret???
I was recently asked by someone via a comment on my blog... Will my next post be about the secret?
The answer: (drum roll please)
YEP!!!!
This post is entirely dedicated to the guarding of that secret. Sorry to get your hopes up Abbey....
The answer: (drum roll please)
YEP!!!!
This post is entirely dedicated to the guarding of that secret. Sorry to get your hopes up Abbey....
Friday, May 8, 2009
New Perspective
Jim Croce wrote a song called "Time in a bottle."
Side note. After writing that line, I looked up the song on wikipedia, to make sure he had written it, and not just performed it. I came across a sad bit of info there. The song was a number-one hit, reaching the top of the charts in December, 1973, three months after his death. That adds a bit to what I was going to say anyway. However, it's more sobering a thought now.
Jim Croce wrote a song called "Time in a bottle." I could write out all the lyrics for you, but if you are that interested in them, you will undoubtedly search them yourself. The line that really is the main focus of the song is: "If I could save time in a bottle/ the first thing that I'd like to do/ is to spend every day 'til eternity passes away, then I'd spend them with you..."
Okay sorry that was more than a line. More like a verse. Haha. But can you see the point he is trying to make? The plight of a man who realized that time is precious, yet powerless to do anything with that realization. Do you ever feel that way? That urgent drive to make the most of the little time we have? God says in the bible that life is "but a vapor." The truth of this statement can cause even the best of us to lose hope. Yet, however dark and hopeless a fact, situation, or thought may be, it only takes a bit of an adjustment in our thinking to overcome the void. Jesus Christ has left this earth to "prepare a place for us." We don't need to save time in a bottle. God holds time in the palm of His hand. When I breathe my last on this earth, and my soul leaves my body, do not mourn me. I am a sinner, saved by grace. My life will not be over. Truly it will have just begun.
Side note. After writing that line, I looked up the song on wikipedia, to make sure he had written it, and not just performed it. I came across a sad bit of info there. The song was a number-one hit, reaching the top of the charts in December, 1973, three months after his death. That adds a bit to what I was going to say anyway. However, it's more sobering a thought now.
Jim Croce wrote a song called "Time in a bottle." I could write out all the lyrics for you, but if you are that interested in them, you will undoubtedly search them yourself. The line that really is the main focus of the song is: "If I could save time in a bottle/ the first thing that I'd like to do/ is to spend every day 'til eternity passes away, then I'd spend them with you..."
Okay sorry that was more than a line. More like a verse. Haha. But can you see the point he is trying to make? The plight of a man who realized that time is precious, yet powerless to do anything with that realization. Do you ever feel that way? That urgent drive to make the most of the little time we have? God says in the bible that life is "but a vapor." The truth of this statement can cause even the best of us to lose hope. Yet, however dark and hopeless a fact, situation, or thought may be, it only takes a bit of an adjustment in our thinking to overcome the void. Jesus Christ has left this earth to "prepare a place for us." We don't need to save time in a bottle. God holds time in the palm of His hand. When I breathe my last on this earth, and my soul leaves my body, do not mourn me. I am a sinner, saved by grace. My life will not be over. Truly it will have just begun.
Tuesday, May 5, 2009
Random facts
Mmk. Just a few random facts about me, to help you get to know me better. Or... Maybe you already know these things. Haha.
Im spontaneous. I like to have a flexible schedule. If things aren't set in stone, then my world doesn't suddenly come to a screeching halt if plans fall through the cracks. Some call it care-free.. But that makes me sound like a hippie. IM NOT A HIPPIE. Maybe call it... Um. Free-of-care. Or um.... I dont know.
I like to read. But the book has to really capture my interest. If I get bored with it, I usually will put it down and never read it again. I like fantasy stories. Im not completely sure why, but I think it has something to do with my longing for adventure. I enjoy the Inheritance series by Christopher Paolini, boy genius. Eregon, Eldest, and Brisingr are very well written. Although, I have to add, the series got darker as it went on. Im still looking forward to the final (I hope) installment of the (intended) trilogy. My favorite of all time fantasy series would have to be Narnia. Extremely well written series by the great C.S. Lewis, The Chronicles of Narnia are a must read for anyone. Each book uncovers more hidden truths, through chains of events and new characters, and, of course, adventures!!! The conclusion of the series in book seven, The Final Battle, was a rather tough read. For those who enjoyed the series as I have, you may know what I mean. It seemed so hopeless at times that I didn't even want to finish the book. But the ending was phenomenal. So if you are stuck in the doldrums of book seven, keep reading!! For an easterly wind is blowing, and it will propel you to an unforeseen amazing destination.
Okay! Whew, that was a long paragraph. I am the same way with movies. It has to be good. And it has to make me think... Unless it is a comedy, but thats beside the point. A good movie, to me, is one that can hold my interest, keep me guessing, and be real. If its not believable, within its own parameters, I can't handle it. Also, movies that sugarcoat reality, or movies with frivolous killing. This description probably leaves you more confused than before, alas I apologize. Talk to me about a good movie someday, and you will understand. Haha.
I like sports. In fact, I just got done playing volleyball. I was on the floor more than I was on my feet. Ask Micah!! I like to dive. My favorite all-time sport is hockey. I started playing when I was five. It's an expensive sport, however, and I couldn't continue. I played street hockey as much as possible growing up. Long summer days were spent honing my skills in the driveway. Good memories of my childhood friend Jason flood back when I think of those days... Anyway, I used to dream about playing hockey with a team. When I came back from college, I did a little research and found a roller hockey league in Rochester. I joined and played for a summer. This past winter, I discovered pick-up hockey in Canandaigua, and I learned to play on ice for the first time since I was five. Talk about a dream come true!! There is no better feeling than releasing a quick wrist shot that finds the back of the net.
I like to play my guitar. I like to sing. I guess you could say I just plain like music. I can play the piano too, and the tin whistle. Or a least I try to play the tin whistle. Lol. Some of my favorite bands are: Relient K, Pink Floyd, Petra, and... well after that it is more about favorite songs. I enjoy a wide variety of music, mostly rock, but also the occasional country or rap song. I could listen to Irish folk music all day long. I think. I have never actually tried doing that.... But my favorite genre is probably classic rock. CCR, Yes, Pink Floyd, Led Zeppelin, Crosby Stills and Nash, Neil Young, Crosby Stills Nash and Young, Jim Croce, Jimi Hendrix, Foreigner, ELO, Rush, The Beatles, Simon and Garfunkle, America, The Birds, The Who, The Eagles, The Guess Who, Paul McCartney and Wings, Heart, Fleetwood Mac.... The list could continue... Im just tired of thinkin of all these names!!! To me, this is the golden age of music. It's unfortunate there were not as many Christian artists during that era... Keith Green, Petra, and Phil Keaggy are the only real Christian rock names I can think of that were birthed and thrived in that time-frame.
One last thing to note: I sometimes like using big words. It started out as an effort to sound smarter, but when I realized that one less-known word in the place of a multiple common words is easier on the tongue and can actually get my point across in a more accurate manner.
Okay it's time to stop boring you!!! Props to anyone that reads this entire post!!!
Im spontaneous. I like to have a flexible schedule. If things aren't set in stone, then my world doesn't suddenly come to a screeching halt if plans fall through the cracks. Some call it care-free.. But that makes me sound like a hippie. IM NOT A HIPPIE. Maybe call it... Um. Free-of-care. Or um.... I dont know.
I like to read. But the book has to really capture my interest. If I get bored with it, I usually will put it down and never read it again. I like fantasy stories. Im not completely sure why, but I think it has something to do with my longing for adventure. I enjoy the Inheritance series by Christopher Paolini, boy genius. Eregon, Eldest, and Brisingr are very well written. Although, I have to add, the series got darker as it went on. Im still looking forward to the final (I hope) installment of the (intended) trilogy. My favorite of all time fantasy series would have to be Narnia. Extremely well written series by the great C.S. Lewis, The Chronicles of Narnia are a must read for anyone. Each book uncovers more hidden truths, through chains of events and new characters, and, of course, adventures!!! The conclusion of the series in book seven, The Final Battle, was a rather tough read. For those who enjoyed the series as I have, you may know what I mean. It seemed so hopeless at times that I didn't even want to finish the book. But the ending was phenomenal. So if you are stuck in the doldrums of book seven, keep reading!! For an easterly wind is blowing, and it will propel you to an unforeseen amazing destination.
Okay! Whew, that was a long paragraph. I am the same way with movies. It has to be good. And it has to make me think... Unless it is a comedy, but thats beside the point. A good movie, to me, is one that can hold my interest, keep me guessing, and be real. If its not believable, within its own parameters, I can't handle it. Also, movies that sugarcoat reality, or movies with frivolous killing. This description probably leaves you more confused than before, alas I apologize. Talk to me about a good movie someday, and you will understand. Haha.
I like sports. In fact, I just got done playing volleyball. I was on the floor more than I was on my feet. Ask Micah!! I like to dive. My favorite all-time sport is hockey. I started playing when I was five. It's an expensive sport, however, and I couldn't continue. I played street hockey as much as possible growing up. Long summer days were spent honing my skills in the driveway. Good memories of my childhood friend Jason flood back when I think of those days... Anyway, I used to dream about playing hockey with a team. When I came back from college, I did a little research and found a roller hockey league in Rochester. I joined and played for a summer. This past winter, I discovered pick-up hockey in Canandaigua, and I learned to play on ice for the first time since I was five. Talk about a dream come true!! There is no better feeling than releasing a quick wrist shot that finds the back of the net.
I like to play my guitar. I like to sing. I guess you could say I just plain like music. I can play the piano too, and the tin whistle. Or a least I try to play the tin whistle. Lol. Some of my favorite bands are: Relient K, Pink Floyd, Petra, and... well after that it is more about favorite songs. I enjoy a wide variety of music, mostly rock, but also the occasional country or rap song. I could listen to Irish folk music all day long. I think. I have never actually tried doing that.... But my favorite genre is probably classic rock. CCR, Yes, Pink Floyd, Led Zeppelin, Crosby Stills and Nash, Neil Young, Crosby Stills Nash and Young, Jim Croce, Jimi Hendrix, Foreigner, ELO, Rush, The Beatles, Simon and Garfunkle, America, The Birds, The Who, The Eagles, The Guess Who, Paul McCartney and Wings, Heart, Fleetwood Mac.... The list could continue... Im just tired of thinkin of all these names!!! To me, this is the golden age of music. It's unfortunate there were not as many Christian artists during that era... Keith Green, Petra, and Phil Keaggy are the only real Christian rock names I can think of that were birthed and thrived in that time-frame.
One last thing to note: I sometimes like using big words. It started out as an effort to sound smarter, but when I realized that one less-known word in the place of a multiple common words is easier on the tongue and can actually get my point across in a more accurate manner.
Okay it's time to stop boring you!!! Props to anyone that reads this entire post!!!
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