Hello World!
I realized it has been quite a while since my last blog post so I thought I would give an update on the exciting story I like to call, my life.
So, The biggest and probably brightest news I have is that I am officially a Pamplin Business student, majoring in Business Information Technology. You have no idea what that means to me and how hard I have worked and the issues I have faced are now finally dealt with and a glorious result has been reached. Thank you for your prayers/thoughts on this issue.
This semester I am taking 5 classes (after dropping one for fear of "spreading myself too thin") and hope to be finding an evening/weekend job as well.
Accounting 2: Blah. Not a fan.
Quantitative Methods 2: Interesting concepts. Math based modeling that I don't find too difficult. (Thank you logical, left brain)
Music Theory 2: Should be good to learn more about one of my most intimate passions
Business Law: Strangely enough, I like this class. It's interesting and somewhat common sense to me. Kinda comes naturally.
Intro to Cinema: New found love for movies, actors, the roles they play, and just an overall appreciation to Theatre (or Theater for you non-cool spelling people) (I have my roommate to thank for this. He's an awesome guy and a Theatre-Performance major. If he makes it big, Hopefully he can hook me up with a Lambo or vacation home)
One issue that has been heavy on my heart and mind is the issue of partying and drinking and the fact that I don't participate in it.
So, as most of you know, I recently turned 20. Wooo hooo right?! I think so. But even though my age has little to do with this rage, I want to share a little bit about my philisophy on the college party and drinking experience. It's a lot simpler than you think.
When it comes down to it, there are 2 types of drinking. (alcohol in case we weren't on the same blog/page)
- Drinking with an intent
-Drinking socially
I can honestly say to anyone I have never had any alcohol in my life (minus the times when I was 3 and would apparently still my parents beer and run away and sip it but I don't count that)
Anyway, I have never seen the fascination with drinking with an intent. I'm so logical in the way I live my life that all the consequences outweigh the good points that is makes no sense for this activity to be a weekly part of most college students agenda.
The one part of my logic that bugs me is that my Friday and Saturday nights are usually quite boring and lonely. Luckily my roommate agrees with my philosophy but I just get tired of sitting in my room, drinking mt. dew and playing xbox for hours on end.
Here is my proposed solution (still in planning stage): Start a anti-party group/club of people who want to get together and have fun, without alcohol or the effects of what alcohol does to people. Maybe a card game, video game, board game, some type of campus hunt or game, or just something that could bring people together with a similar ideal of having fun without booze.
Don't get me wrong. I am not against alcohol. I really do look forward to the day I can socially drink with friends, order a beer with my pizza or wings, and have a good time with no intent of having any short term or long term health effects.
That's that.
Now, another thing and probably the last thing I have on my mind for this blog right now is my relationship with my church I am attending here and some mental/spiritual things I am working on.
Some of you may know, that last year I auditioned to play drums here at the church I go to. I played 3 songs (1 I picked and 2 they picked) and thought the audition went fairly well. I was not offered a spot on the worship team and that actually hurt, thinking my gift to the glory of God was not worthy or wasn't good enough. Although I was taught that wasn't the case. It just wasn't meant to be.
I have been thinking and praying about auditioning again but really am feeling like I should wait and see what happens. The other day, I realized I forgot my drum sticks and pad at home. Did God purposely let me forget that so as to say wait and see what I have for you? Maybe/maybe not. Maybe I should help with sound? or another area? I am waiting patiently and passionately to see what I should do. I do really enjoy the worship experience at the current church I am attending and have always enjoyed playing my instrument not to be on stage, but to be worshiping him and having fun while I do it. I still feel kinda of distant and somewhat unconnected to the church, completely opposite to what I feel at home.
Irony? Both churches have the name "New Life" God has new mercy for us all everyday and isn't just in love with the future you, but the you are becoming as you grow in spiritual walk with him.
I feel a nap in my immediate future. As I sign off, I hope you have a terrific week and remember to be nice to everyone you see. Because everyone is facing some type of battle .
Stephen
PS a note on my last post about the Virginia tech police officer who was killed: The students and community of Blacksburg as well as others from across the nation, raised over $100,000 for the Crouse family. God is good.
Best Regards
