So, this is the new year.

As we exit the holiday season and enter a long and lonely winter in the north, I am pondering the notion of the new year. Is this year really going to be better than last? Possibly. Are there things that I would like to change? Yes. Do I thank God for the new blessings I believe He has in store for us or do I start praying for all of the things I know I'm going to worry about over the next few months? I have told myself every year that it is going to get better, but I'm not sure God's definition of better is really what I think it is. However, I would say that if this next year could be anything like the last few weeks, then it really is going to be a new year. As this year came to a close, I was able to spend more time with my family and it was great. I really miss the ability to run home on a moments notice, however, I am also realistic enough to know that I need to be at work to be able to provide for my family. I look forward to my next vacation, I think the four of us are going to have a great time, whatever we do.

My addiction to playing the Bass has gotten out of control. I listen to music at work and try to figure out the bass lines in my head, I come home and play Muse songs over and over, just trying to get better...I love it. Music at church has been getting more and more difficult and I think it's great, no more boring songs. Brian says for us all to have fun and I think we do for the most part. It has been a desire of mine for a while to be good enough to make the actual musicians happy with what I am producing musically. I'm not sure I'm quite there yet, but I did make some of them smile once or twice this last week with my "walking" fills. As I near the 5 month mark for playing Bass, I feel blessed to have come so far in such a short time. Tyler and I were discussing this the other night after the "EPIC" Christmas Eve service. He has been on drums and I have been on Bass for just under five months and it's starting to feel very good up there. Brian and Mason have been very patient and have helped out tremendously, but I'm convinced that God blessed us all for this time to be able to play together. I for one am just going to enjoy the ride and strive to continually get better. Seriously, Tyler and I can't believe how good we are sounding as a group, not trying to be boastful, just amazed at what God is doing. Hopefully it sounds as good out there as it does in our monitors. Thanks to all of you who support us and those who pretend not to hear when I miss a note. You are the best.

We got a few new games this year for Christmas, the favorite so far is RUKUS...it is a quick matching card game where you have to play your matches in front of you and they can be stolen at any time by another player. The object is to be the first one to play all of the cards in your hand while keeping the most matches. It is a lot of fun and Noel kicks butt at this game.

Erin has finally broken my resolve and gotten me to take her to see AVATAR. I think we are going this weekend, I will be sure to write a quick review. In the mean time I will say that I still love "The Hangover." We watched it again this weekend and it is hilarious, I can't even begin to describe some of the ridiculous things they do in this movie, so I won't. Just watch it, but make sure your kids aren't anywhere close, they don't even need to hear this movie.

Well there you have it, a quick update...hopefully I be back soon.

Life and it's intricacies

I began this blog last year in the hope that I would chronicle my ever expanding efforts in my new found love, running. I also hoped to continually develop my ability as a writer. I can say that so far, I have failed on both accounts. Not only have I not written, I haven't ran either. I would like to attribute my absence to my busy schedule, time with family, etc. etc. The truth is, I'm just lazy.

So, I begin anew today.

Approximately two weeks ago I received a bass guitar for my birthday. NICE!
I have flirted with the bass off and on for most of my adult life. By flirted I mean I've learned a couple of lines here and there, but I never actually had lessons or anything. I'm a figure it out on my own kind of guy. Which usually means it takes awhile to figure things out. I was given the opportunity to play at our church and it was awesome. I could definitely get addicted to this. I've been looking for a musical outlet most of my life. I really appreciate this opportunity and the patience of everyone involved. I continually pray that God will bless all of us that are playing, after all it is for His glory. Over the next few months I hope to gain the experience and ability to become a vital part of this team. I've enjoyed grooving with Brian and the guys and am looking forward to many more Sundays playing together for God.

As far as the running goes. I've pretty much been sucking it up lately. I am going to attempt to start again, however, I think we will breakdown and buy a treadmill. The winters here are too dark and icy for me to try and run in. Besides, I prefer not worrying about anything but my iPod when I'm running. No traffic, no wildlife, a treadmill might not be such a bad idea.

Back in the Game

I need to start running again.