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Ok, so it has been too long since I wrote something here on my own site. But I have been busy, and havent had the keyboard that I wanted for my T5 so that kinda made posting not happen too. But since it's been a while, let me commence with a few updates:

Last weekend took a trip to CT with Kyera and her mom. We went to a graduation picnic for her cousin who graduated from high school. I was introduced to the family, which was kool. We also made plans to go to SC this August to see Kyera's aunt and uncle. That should be kool. They were really nice.

Will be moving into my new apartment this Friday/Sat/and how ever long it takes for me to get my stuff in there. This will be my first solo place and so I am nervous and excited. I will post here when I will be doing the house warming - so basically if you see the invite here then you can come :)

Just got posted a two part article at BargainPDA about the PalmOS effect on mobile computers. Take a read at part one if you are not so technical, part two if you want a bit more. I will be having a digi cam article coming soon to DigitalCameraReview.com so stay tuned for that.

Mobile Ministry Magazine is going well. There are a good deal of visitors and links have been added to the site today. I am still contemplating a forum, but I like the blog style of comments. So at some point, that may change or stay the same. The best part about MMM is that it is what God has given me to be an outlet for ministry to the world. I am thinking about starting some kind of tech drive that would get computers and other technology to people who need it in the mission fields. That will have to come when I get some free time though. Fund raising is a big deal and takes a lot of time. Getting a working keyboard on for my T5 would work best for helping that along. Hopefully, I will be able to do that soon.

My car is not so new any more. Had the accident some weeks ago, but nothing major wrong with it. I turned over 9000 miles a few days ago. That made me think more that I should get a place to live closer to work. Thanks to God that next week, that will happen. Bought RainX and last night was kinda fun driving and not using wipers. Works best at 60mph and above. Lower, the rain needed to move and wipers were the tool.

Well, that's all. Hope that I wont neglect arjwdotcom like this again. I've been busy. If you read this far, please keep my friend Lita in your prayers as she is recovering from a serious accident. Love and blessings to all.Read More

I am sitting at work now, editing the write up for a presentation that I am doing today, and it hits me (again). I write a lot; and I like it. I like writing. Poetry, technical docs, editorials, whatever I can write. I like writing. Its kinda weird since I do not do as much reading as I think that most readers do. I do read a ton of websites and journals. In that respect, I read a ton. But when it comes to writing, I do that even more. From poetry, to posting on the blogs and messageboard, I do a ton of writing.

When I was in high school, my 10-12grade english teachers (had only two, one I had in 10th and 11th grade) said that they expected me to be a successful writer. I always remember them saying that, but tended to laugh it off. And then I have had people say over the years that I should get (all of) my poetry published. And until recently, I have not even taken that too seriously. Granted, writing is something that I do. But I do it for fun. I'd never think of making it such that I would be contracted to get prad for. Then again, that's what happens for I get paid to write for BargainPDA.

I guess that really does make me a writer. Never would have thought of that being my thing. But it is. Wherever I am, I seem to do a lot of writing. It fits. Now the next step is getting it to a point where this stuff is published. I have read somethings, but have no idea how to get started. I guess that makes for some more homework for me. :)Read More

I don't know. I have done a somewhat reasonable job of monitoring what I have been reading lately. And with the successes of Mobile Ministry Magazine (link), I have done a lot more searching for quality news in the time that I have spent online. That has also meant that I have had my fair share of news that just is off base. I guess that to some extent, this is my blog and I am entitled to my own opinion, but more and more, I am finding that the online arena is becoming a place of too many loose lips, and not enough encouragement. Yes, I know one cannot 'live' online and expcet for their social needs to be met. What I do expect though is a level of thought and conversation that is quite a few levels above the gutter of much offline speech. However, that is not the case. More and more, people spew facts without knowledge, and truths about relative lies. And often more, people and whole websites have just ran away from the knowledge of God without a hint of repentance. Maybe I am not the right person to speak on that considering all that I have willingly visited that was not by any means on God's list of good things to view. Its just that the more I read, the more I notice a culture and society in need of a Savior. And as much as I want to continue to introduce Christ to the net, so much of what I read says that people are in a net of their own that they do not want to get out of.Read More

I did something today that I havent done in a long time. I bought a Lego set and spent the time to putting it together. I have to say that was probably some of the most relaxing time that I have spent with myself in many months. It wasnt like I bought the $45 set either. Just a simple $10 F1 racer that has a neat pull back motor to it. It was quite relaxing to sit down and put it together. Being at Toys R Us and seeing the complexity of the Technic sets kinda sparked me to my childhood again. I just kinda feel back into those times when I spent hours putting together different sets, and then taking them apart to make something new. I think that when Kyera and I get a house, that I will have to have a place to display Legos. And then that would be something that I could do with my kids. So yea, if you have a chance to run into the Legos section, I suggest that you get a cheapie set and take some time to yourself and have fun. You might find it more relaxing than you think.Read More

Just got some bad news yesterday that a good friend of mine from Millersville, Lita, was seriously injured in a car accident. She is currently in the hosplial with man broken items to her body, and is slowly regaining the ability to speak. For me, she was in a dream last night and told me that she was doing ok. Lita is a strong woman, stronger than most. My prayer for her is that she keeps pressing on towards recovery. If you are reading this and know her, or just want to, please keep her in your prayers.Read More

I don't know about most folks, but I seem to have the worst time of it managing time. Its not that I dont know what to do and when to do it. But I go thru these periods, probably every week, where there is one things mounted on top of another, on top of another. I cannot really explain it but to say that things never seem to come in a nice flow, but there is always some give and take going on.

I mention that now because I realize that now that I am in the grind of working America; I realize that I am not given as much time to rest. I spend more time preparing for what's next rather than enjoying what's now. That's not by any means a way that I want to live. A some point, I have to figure out a way to make changes. I was successful in college until I was able to enjoy each day, and not always worry about the days to come.

One would think having a PDA and other organizational tools would help. But sometimes, I like to throw them all aside and not have any dates or times. I wonder then if there would be a way for me to get things done, and not always pine abuot it. That would be best for me, and everyone else around me.Read More

I have to let some steam out for a sec. For the past weeks (many of them), I have been putting in crazy hours at work just to get this project done. And for the past few days, I have been tightening up much of what has been going on in my end of things. If you will, the team had split up the work, and therefore we are responsible for our sections.

So, I come in this morning and the team lead is saying that there are a ton of broken links all over the new site. I am like, "ok, that was bound to happen." But he goes on to say that for one agency that the whole menu basically doesnt work. So I tell him to write it down (legibly) and from there I'll go check it out. It happens to be a section that another team member was responsible for, and for one reason or another. I am looked at to fix it.

I dont mind being one to lend a hand. If you will, I have had plenty of time to get things done, and even added things here and there that were not required. But it just gets at me when others dont hold up their end and then a due date is pushed back. I know that we all have to pull our weight, and some pull heavier than others. But what ever happended to integrity and personal responsiblity. I would have been more than willing to handle this, and get it right the first time. But now we are in a position where our backs are against the wall and now things have to be done right.

Not fair in my opinon. And yet, somehow I know God wants me to learn something out of this. This project at work has extended my patience and temperance more than I care to elaborate on. And at the same time, I know that it continues because I most likely need to learn something more. Praise God for the nice ride into work this morning. And I will have to praise Him still for the work that has yet to be done. He knows better than I. And that's why this rant is only borderline. No need to let pride rear its head any more (I hope).Read More

Lord;
How plesant it would be to be in the mist of Him. Think about it. Besides the obvious holiness and peace that would be around, there would be Him. Sometimes, I get caught up into thinking what heaven will be like. Sure, there will be blessings and glory all over the place. But I have this bright light thought that being with God will be the most exciting and scariest thing to ever hit my soul.

In some prayers and worship sessions, I feel that I am almos touch Him. It is like I want to do everything possible to reach Him who reaches for me. But there is this flesh and I jsut cannot get it off right now. But that doesnt stop me from imagining and dreaming of what life will be in the mist of Him.

Plesant thoughts indeed.Read More

...but I havent forgotten. With MMM doing well, I have not has as much writing to do over here. But that is just to say that I am focusing more on ministry while online, and then work and relationships when off.

One thing that is coming soon is the start of another poetry compliation. I have a name for this one, but will not talk about it until one or two poems into it. I am satisfied with my personal growth, especially in the area of integrity and love. I think that my writing from here on out will more reflect that (poetic that is).

Quickie hello to Amber. Thanks for getting back to me the other day. It was good to hear a familiar voice and to hear that you and your little one are doing well. I didnt forget about those pics. I'll be sending them soon.

That is about it from my end. Summer is here and I am working. No Upward Bound this year, I am moving in another area it seems. I do wonder when and if I will be back into teaching. I enjoyed my time in the classroom, and preparation times were also fun. But I can see this time in life as more of applying what I learned all those times in the classroom.

Well, until next write, stay in the mist of Him.Read More