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| Wow, what happened? I never knew one could pack so much into one year and still have it fly by as fast as this year has gone by. So, what better time to reflect upon the happenings of the year than on the last day of the year?
This year was filled with a lot of firsts. I made my first trip to Orlando, FL with my dad just before spring break. A day after returning, I made my first trip to New Orleans, LA for the alternative spring break. Those were some fun trips. And then this summer I made my first appearance at the top of Pike's Peak. Also this summer, I had my first full time job. Then, my first 4.0 GPA of my college career came this fall semester in the hardest semester of classes I have had yet.
If I had to sum up this year in one word, I would probably have to go with growth. This has been the most difficult year I've faced in responsibilities, personal struggles, and relationships. But everything that I have dealt with, in both positive and negative ways, has led to a lot of growth and maturity. I can certainly see that I am definitely not the same person that I was at the beginning of the year, and for that I am extremely thankful. I don't regret any of the tough situations I came through because of the experience and growth that occurred as a result.
It's been an interesting year to say the least, and certainly not boring, that's for sure. I look forward to what this next year has in store for me, and I look to God to bring me through it all. I'll leave you with the lyrics to this song by Third Day called When the Rain Comes, which seems to embody the majority of my experiences this year.
When the rain comes it seems that everyone has gone away
When the night falls you wonder if you shouldn't find some place
To run and hide
Escape the pain
But hiding's such a lonely thing to do
I can't stop the rain
From falling down on you again
I can't stop the rain
But I will hold you 'til it goes away
When the rain comes you blame it on the things that you have done
When the storm fades you know that rain must fall on everyone
So rest a while
It'll be alright
No one loves you like I do
When the rain comes
I will hold you
Happy New Year everyone!
In Christ,
Dave
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| So, now that Christmas is over, what do I have to look forward to now? Oh yeah, that's right... DCC!! One week away!
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| So who else is super excited for Christmas?!
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| Here is a conversation that took place between me and my new weblog entry (NWE) site:
ME: Hey, how's it goin?!
NWE: Hey, pretty well, long time no see.
ME: Yeah, I know, kinda sad...
NEW: Where were you?
ME: Oh, you know, I got busy, didn't really have a lot of time to hang out...
NEW: You could have called...
ME: Yeeaaaah...
NWE: Or even just stopped by for a quick post.
ME: Yeah, I've just been really busy with school and all...
NWE: What's happening to you?!
ME: I don't know anymore!!
NWE: Do you even love me anymore?
ME: ...
NWE: Answer me!!!
ME: I've... ...
NWE: Yes, well, you've what?!
ME: I've found somebody else...
NWE: *GASP* (tears start to well up, lips quiver)
ME: I'm sorry... but Facebook makes me happier.
NWE: NOOOO!!! (uncontrollable sobbing) What are you doing to me?!
ME: No, you did this to yourself. You have nothing to offer me anymore. Facebook doesn't make me talk all the time. I don't have to do this whole "emotion" thing. It's just easier. I'm sorry, but this is it.
Sooooo, in other words, 2 things:
1. I was really bored this morning while watching the Wisconsin game.
2. I have nothing of any value to say anymore. Maybe one day I will resume the passionate relationship that once made me happy, but right now, it's just not there. Fare thee well! =D
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| You know you're cool when your lawn has just been aerated and you can make a game out of throwing the pieces of dirt left all over the place at other people. 
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