Wanting Light in the Darkness

For about a week i’ve been showering in the dark. It seems like in any normal circumstance when the light goes out you replace the bulb and go on with a normal life. Not in China. When the bulb goes out you replace it only to find that it’s not a bad bulb, but that [...]

Mess and Clutter

I’ve always felt bad for my lack of organizational skills. It’s an odd catch-22 for me because i can’t focus and get any work done until my desk is clean and orderly, but within a matter of minutes it’ll be a complete disaster again. Stacks of books and papers and cords all litter my desk [...]

Amazing Things

This morning before i could leave my apartment i had to find some passport photos so that i could go get a visa later today. I was in a hurry to leave so i was scrambling through all my drawers, cabinets, shelves, trash can, everywhere. I knew i had those stupid photos somewhere. I’ve seen [...]

Peace and Smiles

The other day i was riding a bus in Hong Kong from the apartment complex where i’m staying to a nearby mall. At the mall i was going to catch the subway to meet a friend for lunch. While bumping along on the bus i had my music in my ears and was listening to [...]

On Writing

Hey, guess what? Nothing in me wants to be a writer. I was thinking about this today while i waited for a bus in Hong Kong. I was feeling like i was in an especially observant mood. Actually, i was being more observant of my thoughts than my surroundings. I remember the sidewalk that i [...]

Thailand is behind us now

I’ve been away from the blog world for quite some time now and i must admit that it’s been good. It’s with great resistance that i’m coming back and once again documenting my life for you. Taking several days to not think about about writing here has been wonderful. The only reason i’m coming back [...]

In the Wake of Haiti

Everyone is blogging about Haiti. It’s on all of our radars. Many people have given financially. Many more are currently planning to go down and help. Some amazing friends of mine are already flying in and out everyday to take medical supplies.
Haiti is everywhere.
I’ve been hesitant to write about Haiti for fear that it would [...]

Some Thoughts - in Bullets

Lately, i feel like a hodgepodge of thoughts are swirling in my head. This post may not make sense, but it’s going to help me process. If a bullet point makes sense to you that’s probably because we’ve had a conversation about it. So here’s a glance into my brain:

Simplify.
Slow down.
Marathon.
Warm weather.
Mango Smoothies.
Haiti.
Getting my hands [...]

The Inevitable New Years Blog Post

(I wrote this a couple of days ago and just found internet access to get it to you)
Everyone all across the blogosphere is blogging about the new year. New years parties, new years resolutions, reflections on 2009, hopes for 2010. Some are funny, some are inspiring, some are silly, some are cliche, some are brilliant. [...]

We’ve Been Waiting

As i sat in a church service tonight this image unfolded in my head:
Rebellious people against a loving God.
A rescue plan developing.
Thousands of years of hard work and sacrifices.
War. Strife.
THOUSANDS of years.
Law.
Offerings to make peace with God.
Promises spoken.
Promises written.
Rescue is coming.
Hope building.
Silence.
Stories are told across the generations.
Clutching to ancient promises.
Losing hope.
Is it real?
Silence.
Are the promises [...]