Failing, Flailing, and Bailing...

...that's what I end up doing when I try to take on the whole world by myself. But that doesn't seem to stop me...

Saturday, September 16, 2006

On the comfort of straightjackets.

I've never been a fan of them myself, that is, never until I wore one. Which, sadly, is still in the future, so I don't think I am as of yet allowed to like them. But I have put on a jacket backwards and let someone tie the sleeves together, so that's close. And I did find that somewhat pleasant. I found out some good things today, mainly that I'm an acceptable soccer (Futball) referree. And I miss having actual people within 6 years of my age that I can hang out with. And every fall after camp I get bogged down and distracted by the proposition of mundane, low-end, mcjobs (look it up, it's in the New Websters Dictionary) for the next 4-6 years until I can get out of debt enough to go to school (and likely get into debt again) so I can get a job working with a church or something, so I can then start "my life". It gets old after thinkin about it for 12-13 seconds. I wish I could just hit "Reset" (Oh the joys of the NES). And I know that "All things work together for good", and I believe it, it just gets old sometimes. If you would, please be so kind as to pray for me as I take the next step in trying to follow God. I think I see what it is, but I would like to be sure. And to feel His Peace. I'm tired of existing, and I'm ready to live. Thanks.

(P.S. Don't you hate it when you hit "Save as Draft" instead of "Publish Post" and then check to see if anyone commented the next day only to find that you never even posted? I do)

9 Comments:

Blogger Josh said...

I can do dat.

9/18/2006 2:22 PM  
Blogger Lisa said...

I'm glad to hear about your sucessful referree experience:) I never had any doubt that you would be a good soccer ref.:)

I'm sure it does get old and tiring. I am definitely praying for you, as I have been. It will be ok, and maybe I'll come keep you company sometime soon (soon in the relative span of your life) so you'll have someone within 6 years of your age, who isn't also in your family, to hang out with. That might make it a little better, but I know it would still be tiring and old.

Just because you're not where you want to be life-wise yet (you might say...I dunno if you would phrase it that way) doesn't mean you can't still find ways to enjoy the life you're living now. I think you do that already though...so I am offering nothing helpful.

I'm done. I'll just be praying for you, and if you ever need another one of my (probably) ineffective attempts to make you feel a little bit better, you know where to find me:)

9/18/2006 2:30 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

well david... you've never really lived life until youve put on a real straight jacket....... ah, the warmth, the fuzziness, the self restraining order so you cant hurt yourself... yep thats the life.

9/18/2006 7:17 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Im not 6 years within your age span=( does that mean that im not your freind? and you know, u could always make money some way... *cough* *cough* write a book *cough* ah, plz excuse me for my rudness book *cough* im terribley sorry

9/18/2006 7:33 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

stairway to heaven (led zeplen)There's a lady who's sure all that glitters is gold
And she's buying a stairway to heaven
And when she gets there she knows if the stores are closed
With a word she can get what she came for


Woe oh oh oh oh oh
And she's buying a stairway to heaven

There's a sign on the wall but she wants to be sure
And you know sometimes words have two meanings
In the tree by the brook there's a songbird who sings
Sometimes all of our thoughts are misgiven

Woe oh oh oh oh oh
And she's buying a stairway to heaven

There's a feeling I get when I look to the west
And my spirit is crying for leaving
In my thoughts I have seen rings of smoke through the trees
And the voices of those who stand looking

Woe oh oh oh oh oh
And she's buying a stairway to heaven

And it's whispered that soon, if we all call the tune
Then the piper will lead us to reason
And a new day will dawn for those who stand long
And the forest will echo with laughter

And it makes me wonder

If there's a bustle in your hedgerow
Don't be alarmed now
It's just a spring clean for the May Queen

Yes there are two paths you can go by
but in the long run
There's still time to change the road you're on

Your head is humming and it won't go because you don't know
The piper's calling you to join him
Dear lady can't you hear the wind blow and did you know
Your stairway lies on the whispering wind

And as we wind on down the road
Our shadows taller than our souls
There walks a lady we all know
Who shines white light and wants to show
How everything still turns to gold
And if you listen very hard
The tune will come to you at last
When all are one and one is all
To be a rock and not to roll
Woe oh oh oh oh oh
And she's buying a stairway to heaven

There's a lady who's sure all that glitters is gold
And she's buying a stairway to heaven
And when she gets there she knows if the stores are closed
With a word she can get what she came for


And she's buying a stairway to heaven


awesome song, prpbably my favorite. if u havent heard it LISTEN TO IT!!!!!!!!!!!!

9/18/2006 7:36 PM  
Blogger Dan Hawkins said...

I have some very comfortable straightjackets with which I would be happy to accomodate you. If there will be singing, then I will probably stuff a sock in your mouth and duct tape it to your head. Just until the authorities arrive, of course...

9/19/2006 6:52 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

the sock would probably be a good idea...

9/19/2006 6:49 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

WHY ISN'T ANYBODY COMMENTING!!!!!!!

9/26/2006 6:42 PM  
Blogger Lisa said...

because no one is updating the blog and hence we have little to comment about.....

9/27/2006 11:19 AM  

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