Have you ever walked into a movie store (like Blockbuster) to rent a movie alone? I did it today, and i found myself noticing every other person who did the same thing. Its fascinating. There are actually a lot of people who rent movies by themselves. I couldn’t imagine doing it often...watching movies, for me, is a crucial friend time. Isn’t it for everyone? - sometimes we just watch the movie and that alone is enough for a good time - lay aside the talks afterwards. Anyway, I finally got my Facebook account in order today. I am continually blown away by that website. A friend urged me to get an account earlier this summer, and I was quite hesitant. I really don’t like impersonal methods of communication - that being said i can remember several times this summer where I opted for an email over a phone call. I’m such a human sometimes. Anyway, the whole blockbuster epiphany got me thinking about friends and fellowship... I was able to chat with a friend tonight who I haven’t talked with for several years. Needless to say, it brought many smiles/ laughs, even though it was an Instant Message conversation. Was it better than talking face to face? No. But, it wouldn’t have happened without Facebook. So, I am reconsidering quote on quote impersonal methods of communication. Yet, I miss being able to confront my friends and really asking them what is going on? and getting a real answer - sometimes Instant Messaging can be very cyclical and roundabout -- misinterpreted meanings. Well, on to another subject... Have you ever struggled with what is best for another person versus your own plans? I have... But, I realized a week or so ago that my care for that person has superseded my wishes. Ironic. There is joy seeing someone follow the path that is best for them. Yet, there is always a struggle. Now, how do relate that to what i said earlier? I guess only i can do that...Sorry

 

P.S. Let me recommend that you watch out for how addicting fig newtons are. Its a good thing they are reasonably healthy - or else i’d be really sick.. hehe

I am also on a mission to figure out where a retreat center, that i went to in middle school, is located. Now, that i live in Michigan - (where this camp was).

 

Good Night - and God Bless

~Dave