New branch

Okay, so first of all, this whole posting every week thing is just not going well.  The problems is that I don't really have much to post.  My life is full of lots of routine.  I get up, go to the gym, go to work, come home.  BLAH,BLAH,BLAH!

Every once in a while something does happen that deserves posting.  This week I started at my new branch.  I had mentioned in a previous post that this was coming.  So far everything is going well.  I am still getting adjusted to everyone and how things work.  Despite being within the same company, the branch has its own individual quirks and such that I need to adjust to.  Anyway, this branch is definitely busier which is nice.  I now work five days a week instead of four, but my days are shorter.  It's a trade off.  Anyway, that is all for now.  When something else fun happens, I will post again.

More impending change

So there is some really BIG news to share with everyone.  In fact, it is very exciting (and scary) news.



Renee got into summer classes WOOHOO!!!!!!

Why is this such big news you ask.  It means that Renee graduates this December as opposed to next May.  We are both excited about the news although it brings some serious anxiety  a bit sooner.  We have to start thinking about where to get a job, if that means we need to move, what that means regarding my career and a whole host of things.  If we move then there are the attendant issues of finding an apartment, church, doctor, dentist, etc.  Right now we are more focused on the "what hospitals should we apply to" question.  The rest come after that one gets closer to being answered.  Please pray that God will help us know His will and that He will guide us through this time.

Change has come

Several weeks ago I posted about dealing with change and the possibility that it might be coming.  Well, change is definitely coming.  In May I will be moving to a different branch in Warsaw.  I am looking forward to the move as it will give me some new experiences and help position me to advance my career.  At the same time, I am worried about getting adjusted to a different group of people and how they will adjust to me.  I really like the people I currently work with and leaving them will not be easy.  However, I trust that it is all in God's hands and that he will help me make it through the coming transition.

Devotions

For many years I struggled with doing daily devotions and spending time in the word.  I talked with others and they made various suggestions from using my music as a devotion to various books that I might want to look at, but nothing never really took hold.  Finally last summer I got an NIV Study Bible and found a plan to read through the Bible in a year.  Along with reading the Bible, I started writing about it.  Often this takes the form of a recap of the passage, but sometimes it gets more in depth.  Anyway, things have gone well, but I didn't realize the true impact of my devotional life until this past weekend.  Renee and I went to visit her parents and I had every intention of not getting behind on my reading, but I did.  By late Saturday/early Sunday I was actually feeling the effects.  I wasn't my usual self.  I don't know if anyone else knew it but I felt off.  Having not done devotions since Wednesday, I was out of sorts.  It was an interesting revelation that I have finally gotten to the point where starting the day with devotional time actually has a profound impact on my day.  I'm not sure yet what I am going to do when I get through the Bible.  I may read through it again in a different order (chronological vs. cover to cover) or possibly find a good devotional to read each day and meditate on.  Whatever it is, I know that maintaining a devotion is an important part of my life now and I can't afford to get away from it.   

Spring Break

YEAH!!!!! Renee's Spring Break is here and I am taking the week off.

BOO!!!!! That means it is time for the annual spring cleaning - YUCK!

Actually its not that bad.  So far today we have cleaned out the filing cabinet and desks, sorted through the clothes, removed unwanted books (going to used bookstore), cleared the balcony, and arranged the storage area.  Still on the agenda - the bathroom and our cars. 

Tomorrow Renee has to work so I will be working on getting the CD rack reorganized (several new additions require the update), making sure DVD's are in order, dealing with the living room in general, and organizing the pantry/laundry area.  Tuesday is also laundry day so I will be washing, drying, and folding clothes.

Wednesday we tackle the kitchen as well as dust, sweep, and vacuum the apartment.  Then we go to Fort Wayne to take the books and possibly do a little shopping.  As a reward for all of this hard work dinner will be at Mad Anthony's, one of our favorite local restaurants.

Barbers

There is nothing like a good barber to keep you looking good.  Yesterday it was time for a haircut (I know because the hair at the back of my head was curling up), so I headed off to Benz Salon.  Ben has been doing my hair since high school and I have always been pleased with the results.  I did try one of the chain Supercuts places in college, the ones with the $6 hiarcuts, and that didn't work.  I'm a guy so my haircut is really quite simply, but they just didn't do anywhere close to the job that Ben does.  So, even though it costs more, I will always go to Ben because I look much better for it.

How 'bout those Olympians

Don't know how much you all are watching the winter games, but I have definitely been enjoying them.  It is something else watching these athletes do some incredible things.  Top on the list - Shaun White, his runs were absolutely incredible.  I would totally wipeout and give myself a severe concussion at least, probably break several bones as well.  Leave a comment with your favorite performance so far.