Texas Weather

You know...I don't like Texas weather. Don't get me wrong. I love to live in Texas because of the people, my family, and the football. But the weather here....just sucks. I love to be in cold weather. I think the first chance I get I'm gonna move to somewhere up north. Of course I say this but I probably never will. Haha. I just like the idea of living up north though. I think whenever I finish my nursing degree we'll take a look at where I am in life and go from there. Who knows...maybe I'll have a family by then. That would keep me grounded or it could lead way for more opportunities to move. I just don't know.

In other news...I just recently applied to several schools. It looks like I'll be attending San Jac in the spring and summer and then possibly a 4 yr school in the fall to get my BSN. It's still way up in the air but I'm hoping this all works out. I would really like to get going on this stuff. I kinda miss school and how much fun it was for me to learn. Call me a dork...Call me what you will but I love to learn and grow and expand. Currently I don't get to do much of that....I think that's what I miss most about college. Yay for expansion! I'm sure I'll find something to expand my mind in the near future.

Additionally, there has been little time to pursue getting to know any young ladies recently and even less time to actually pursue anything. So, with that said I'm sad to say that there is nothing happening in the love life. Who knows...maybe I'll run into a lovely young lady at the coffee shop next time and actually get the nerve to talk to her. I doubt it...but there is always a chance I might. haha....

Anywhoo.....later! Till next time....hopefully not another month from now.

Bring it On Ike!

Well...the time is here. We are ready for a big storm ahead. I have never had the opportunity to sit through an actual big storm, but here comes my first opportunity. Hurrican Ike is hitting us tomorrow and I'm actually excited!

I know it sounds wierd but I'm so ready to sit this through. I have never been able to do something like this and in some wierd way I have this need to prove myself worthy of being able to take care of myself. I don't wanna prove it to anyone else but myself too. So, I say bring it on Ike. Let me show you what I'm made of and let me show you how I have the ability to take care of myself and function normally. And I truly believe there is nothing to be afraid of...especially knowing I have a faithful God to rely on in my darkest hour.

Bring it on Ike! I'm prepared to do this! WOOOO HOOOO!!!

(Don't judge me if that sounded dimented in the slightest of manners...it's just a personal goal to prove to myself...haha)

Is there a Dr. Brink in the room?

So, I just finished applying to HBU (Again). I'm curious to see how it will go for me going through this process WHILE I am still in the admissions office working myself. I think it will be helpful to students as I will know exactly how to walk through the process myself. It will be a good thing. Now, the next thing is to finally get a hold of that Nursing Professor! She is so stinkin hard to get a hold of.

Anywho...Finished Season 1 of Heroes last night!!! Awesome, Awesome, Awesome. Everyone should go see it. Heroes is such a thrill ride. It leaves you hanging on the edge after each episode and it is so well written that even the tiniest of details have a great significance. Well...I've gotta get back to work!

Hope this finds you all well! Laters!

Heroes/ Scrubs

You know...it's funny. The older I get the more I'm ready to pursue more dreams at once. Recently, with no explanation I've really been into chasing my dreams. I can't wait to start my nursing degree. So much so, that it's what I'm thinking about 75% of the time.

Then, 24% of my time is spent watching Heroes (I'm catching up on season 1 fixing to start season 2 and preparing for TV series season 3), wanting to be one of those guys, and spending time relaxing with family and friends. Life is soooo good right now. Such great vibes coming from all over the place. I'm happiest when I'm pursuing these dreams and these good things in my life that make me feel most complete. I've discovered that I have a really awesome core group of people that I spend my time with. The rest is just icing on the cake. Organizing all this chaos is rather difficult though.

Because... 1% of my time is spent actually working and organizing my life. I spend so much time enjoying life (which is not a bad thing at all) that I forget to do the rest of the important stuff, like working on my daily schedule. I used to do that a lot. Now, I really struggle putting that together. But I think that's one my goals today. Sometime, I'm gonna make a daily schedule to organize how I spend my time so I'm not feeling so pulled in so many directions and then allow it to change as I feel led to change it. It just makes me feel better about life when I do those things. I think I will do that soon.

So...Heroes and Scrubs....two AWESOME SHOWS!!!! If you haven't seen either...DO IT!!! Scrubs basically makes me more and more anxious about becoming a nurse (not that it's realistic at all, but it does make me anxious) and Heroes is just a an amazing show that is really well written and leaves you hanging on the edge each time. It's pretty much amazing.

I have so many dreams...
I'm gonna:
-Become a nurse
-Get married
-Have children
-Live up north for a while
-Take dancing classes
-Go hunting ever year
-Go sky diving
-Go on a cruise every once in a while
-Go snow skiing
-Do mission work every year
-Provide a stable environment for my children one day
-Travel around the world and see different cultures
-Learn two different languages (well)
-Get better at the guitar
-Write enough music to make a CD
-Record a CD
-Live life in the moment
-Do stupid things
-Enjoy time with family and friends

I have a huge list I've been compiling over the last few years. It's gonna get done before I kick the bucket too. And even if it doesn't. I will have lived an amazing life just trying to live them out. I highly suggest this to anyone who dares to dream and dares to dream big!

Adios mi amigos! Dream Well!!!

P.S.---Thanks for listening to my ranting...I know this post had to be so random and jumped all over the place. I tend to do that when I get excited. haha. Peace!

Going To The Chapel

So, last night was the bachelor party of my good friend Ryan. I'm really excited for him that he's getting married but it means I ain't getting any sleep. We had a good guys night out. I won't give any juicy detail that perhaps some of you are looking for but we had a good time. It was just nice to hang out with the guys. It's kind of an odd sensation to see so many people getting married. Like, everyone is! I'm cool with it and all but it's just a strange feeling.

I get to be one of Ryan's groomsmen and I'm the go to guy for the wedding extravaganza for all the coordinating between the two on thier special day before they can see each other. It'll be fun. I'm hoping it will go by somewhat quickly though, because I'm soooooo tired. Not getting any sleep because of dog, work on apt, social time, and bachelor celebrations tagged to the wedding. I'm ready to get some sleep. But oh wait....I lead worship Sunday morning. Dang. Still don't relax.

All I have to say about that is....Thank goodness it's a three day weekend with a labor day!!!

Here's a picture of the lovely soon to be newlyweds!

Gray Skies

The last few days have been tough ones. I'm tired, I'm anxious, and stuff keeps on happening.

First of all, my Great-Uncle Jr. passed away this past weekend. Then, I wasn't sure how to respond being in a new job and what not so I didn't ask for the day off so I could go to his funeral. And while it's not a huge deal it is still getting under my skin because I feel I did the wrong thing and I want to be there for the rest of my family.

Then, I had a date on Sunday night hoping this would brighten things up. No such luck. It was a good date and all but it just doesn't blow me away. Sweet and fun girl but it just doesn't have that wow factor I'm looking for. So, that didn't help things.

Then, to top it all off I know that I have to give up Mitchell. Despite how much I love him, and would like to keep him, he is gonna have to go because I just don't have an adequate amount of time to really take care of him. It is really sad to me because I JUST got him to be my own. However, it isn't right for him and I would rather him be in a better home and happy than with me and lonely all stinkin day. I dunno for sure yet, but that is what is likely to be happening in the next week or so.

Anywho...things just aren't going so great right now. I hope things brighten up a bit in the next few days...or hours (that would be nice). Here's hoping blue skies are coming my way.

Go check out Blue Skies as sung by Willie Nelson...good song. Love it.

Oh, Mitchell. You're Such a Pimp

Well, because I was told to do so, I'm going to update my blog. Haha. Even though it's probably time for one anyways.

I'm not much for one on being up to date with the world so if these are unintriguing just let me know.

So...Tuesday Night my dog Mitchell, who had been staying at my mom's, finally came to my new Apt! It was exciting but then ended in disaster. The little guy was so afraid that he kept me extremely busy with his little pee spasms and territory markings. It was a fun night indeed. But then decided he couldn't sleep, and that I shouldn't either, so he kept me up ALL night just about. However, since then, things have been settling down. He's finally adjusted and is back to being potty trained using his pads again. Which is good for him!

Recently I was talking to a friend of mine and she just loved him to death. Now, because of her I might have a place for him to stay during the day and have another dog for him to play with so he's not alone for many hours a day. That will be good. I feel like such a parent now, btw. Here's a few pictures for you so you can see him!

As for date status updates, that's a whole other story in itself. I'm now going to dinner on Sunday night, Being pushed to ask out the new female RD at our school, Had great conversation with another beautiful young lady, And then, there is this other girl who things are kinda growin in interest on both sides it seems. I know many of you think, "Wow, he's either a pimp and a jerk or just a plain jerk." Truth of the matter is...I haven't been on that many dates in the last two years, and now in one or two weeks? It's like crazy right now. But, I think it's nice to be able to get to know people at least. Not officially dating anyone, nor pursuing them. Just having a good time with some lovely young ladies. Soon, though, things will have to be settled. It can only be this way for so long. But that is the latest on me. I might ask for an opinion on what y'all think of the ladies in the next post if I give y'all some options.

Who knows...We'll see. Lata!

Starbucks Magic

So, last night I went on my first date with this girl I met. Funny enough, I met her on Eharmony. This made last night a try out of sorts to see what it is like to meet someone for the first time in person after meeting online.

We met at Starbucks and it was actually rather nice. We had smooth conversation that was very flowing over a nice cup of joe. Which, I barely touched mine just because I was rather into the conversation. I thought it was a nice time. We are planning on seeing eachother again as well. Which is another sign that it went well for her too. And...SHE texted ME first. Quite the shocker but I don't think I mind too much. But, I'm gonna wait before approaching the next date. Maybe after this horrendously (sp?) busy weekend. Who knows...

Anyways... that was my Starbucks Magic. Overall, a really good date.

Moving in and Job Coming Along

So. The job is going great! It's kinda coming along slowly but that is to be expected. But here is a picture of my team! They all rock!

As for moving in...that...was...interesting. Yet, it was still very awesome!

I moved down to the Land O' Sugar this past weekend which just happened to be the same weekend with all the rain. haha. So it made things interesting. But, we were determined to get moved in so we did it anyways. Unfortunately I don't have any photos left but as soon as I have those I'm gonna post them up. It's lookin good. I'm gonna be putting up a post about our AWESOME sound and video set up we got hooked up now. The only thing we are missing is putting a big flat screen there instead of a bulkier T.V. but we are gonna wait til black friday (day after thanksgiving for shopping super cheap... for those who don't know about it).

But anywho...I think that is all I'm gonna post for now! Enjoy the new photo and the new post. Peace out homies!

Starting Up

Well...I had some friends of mine Chelsea and Ashley that do this blogging thing and I didn't think it was so much of a bad idea. So I'm gonna give this a try for a while. So consider this a shout out to my peeps and co-workers Chelsea and Ashley!!!

We'll see how this goes. This is my first time blogging.

Oooh. And I just got done re-organizing and arranging my new office at my first job. It looks pretty good. Now...I need to decorate. Plain white walls with nothing on them is very boring to the eye. I think after I move into my new apt this weekend I'll be able to figure out what I can bring up to the office to decorate a little bit.

So..here we go! Gettin' started on livin' in the real world (Post College Life)!