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Name: Errik
State: Illinois
Metro: Rockford
Interests: I have many interests under the sun, but hopefully only one under heaven. That would be serving God. Definetly not an expert though. I have many interests and I like to learn about new ideas and interesting things. I would say I am still a novice at playing guitar, but it is a great way to release energy and have fun. For those of you who know me best, you know I talk quite a bit, and have probably asked you several questions if I have every talked to you at all. Besides that, I am a Young Life leader which I am also not an expert at
Expertise: Hmm, thats a tough one. How does one say they are an expert at anything while still being humble. I guess that isn't possible. The closest I can do is the frisbee. I love to play ultimate, frolf, or just toss it around. I think i'm a good teacher as well.
Occupation: Student
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AIM:  egoody84
Member Since:
4/19/2005
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| It has been quite some time since I last wrote anything. Scratch that. Since I last wrote anything on myspace. I've always enjoyed the idea of looking at some of the old writings from years past. Kind of how this friend I know has their own microbrewery and they brew this beer that they are going to drink one year from now. I suppose it is this generation's attempt at the whole time capsule thing. I'd say most of the reason I stopped writing, was because I started finding some of those things I was looking for. I know...the assumption of what someone is looking for is the whole wife, two and a half kids, 50 grand a year and some cottage on some lake somewhere, but thats not really it at all. No instead, what I realized is that in some way or another people often reach out in cyberspace and never take the time to do it in real life. Like the other day I was remincing about times past, friends past, friends who've past (through my life and through life in general) and what IT is all about. Well it certainly isn't about writing to unknown audiences...nope its all about loving God and loving people. So now I hope I am writing more for my own sake, my own enjoyment. Good night everyone whom I love and to all those I haven't loved they way Jesus did it, I hope I get it right at the end of the day. | | |
| well it's been some time since i've written anything, and not that this is anything, but sometime in the future I'll probably practically put a whole novel on here just for my own record of the last couple months. It is a little refreshing not to have had a computer in my life for a while i must say.
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| I AM DONE!
Classes are officially done for the spring of '06. It is a wonderful feeling, now there are only three finals to go and summer will be in full swing. I sold another book back; cash is nice. This morning I went for a good run thanks to a friend. Here are a few of my favorite things the last few days:
-Back yard grills...close enough to a campfire but much easier to clean up and you can't really go around making fires in Bloomington/Normal city limits
-Grapples...them mix between an apple and a grape. There is no concensus on what it actually tastes like, but I think it is the texture of an apple with a grape slushy flavor.
-Talking with old friends...I saw a friend from home and there was some reminicing about the past, friends who have started lives in other parts of this world, and a short chance for nostalgia this is sometimes nice to hang on to.
-Talking with friends...this year I've come to realize what a crucial role relationships have on my life. Often times I feel closer to my friends than even my own family, some find this strange, some of you get this.
-Getting excited about this summer. I have the opportunity to do much traveling and soak in God's amazing creation. From the mountains of Montana and Colorado, to the warmth of the south and the Atlantic coast of Maryland, it should be a good time.
-Last but not least, waiting on God. There are a few aspects of life that He really needs to be in charge of (not that it shouldn't always be that way with everything) and I've been trying to do or not do whatever that means. This will probably be more of a future praise, cause it can be hard to take joy in the midst of uncertainty.
So now that the class part of school is done, I intend to spend more time with people, I know, that is a real stretch for me haha. After being at home all summer last year I am interested to see what this summer has for me being on my own in BN.
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| One class down, three more to go. The last couple nights I have been a real life college student for probably the first time all semester. I spent a few hours in the library churning out what I think is a fairly decent paper, I would probably give myself a 'b.' Now the paper is printed out to be turned in tomorrow, it's to bad I have to take a final still in the class. Today has been productive in a way. I took my piano final, sold back my book, went to Meg's final with her (to the confusion of her teacher whom I had never met) and now I'm killing some time before heading over to the Beaty's for some hangout/study time.
Tonight is the YL committee meeting. Al Jackson (big dog of YL) will be there so that will be a good time. One of the things I have been praying about lately is a different attitude about a few different aspects of my life. The first being school. Next semester I will have all major classes and for once know my fellow classmates. They to will probably be amazed at how much time I somehow have on my hands, this is why I think I was meant to work in relational ministry, who doesn't like shooting the breeze and challenging one another. However, I do need motivation to do well in my major classes and I do want to be a reflection of who Christ is in all aspects of my life, this would include attending all my classes as well studying. I trust God will take care of that. The other area would be work. Last Saturday everyone was in a terrible mood, so I had to leave even if it was 20 minutes just to say hi to friends and God totally changed my attitude and I had a good time serving in the evening. Hopefully I will learn what it means to work for God and not myself.
Also, since there is a fairly decent chance that I will be an intern somewhere for YL, I need to learn what it means to be administrative. I know the gifts I possess, I even know that not every one has those gifts, but administration is not one of them so gonna have to work on that.
Thats about it for now, but usually if I'm on the computer I put my mp3 player on random and it is playing this song, one of my favorites so here is some of it:
I've heard it said
That people come into our lives for a reason
Bringing something we must learn
And we are led
To those who help us most to grow
If we let them
And we help them in return
Well, I don't know if I believe that's true
But I know I'm who I am today
Because I knew you:
Like a comet pulled from orbit
As it passes a sun
Like a stream that meets a boulder
Halfway through the wood
Who can say if I've been changed for the better?
But because I knew you
I have been changed for good
It well may be
That we will never meet again
In this lifetime
So let me say before we part
So much of me
Is made of what I learned from you
You'll be with me
Like a handprint on my heart
And now whatever way our stories end
I know you have re-written mine
By being my friend:
Like a ship blown from its mooring
By a wind off the sea
Like a seed dropped by a skybird
In a distant wood
Who can say if I've been changed for the better?
But because I knew you:
And just to clear the air
I ask forgiveness
For the things I've done you blame me for
But then, I guess we know
There's blame to share
Who can say if I've been changed for the better?
I do believe I have been changed for the better? | | |
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