-Priority Shift-

If you've ever felt over-committed and spread thin, you know that its a vary hectic, disorderly feeling. Me and this feeling don't get along so well so I've recently made some changes to, Lord willing, correct this problem. As of a couple days ago I quit my second p/t job. This will allow me to do a number of things that I feel necessary to maintain proper priorities as well as my sanity!

One of the major benefits is that I'll now be able to give more time to photography, which, right now, is essential! Another benefit and something that I want to be more diligent follow through with is reading! Since things have gotten so crazy, reading has fallen to the way side...Lord willing, this will change! Also, I want to make a more concerted effort to spend more quality time with good friends! Life gets busy, and the busier it gets the more we have to fight to guard our priorities, and sometimes make some changes or sacrifices. For me, obviously, I'll have to be more careful with my finances, but I think this is a change that needs to happen!

iphone 3G

Is now mine and in my pocket!! Words cannot express!

Chris & Hannah Engagement...Full Post!

I've known Hannah and Chris for quite some time now which made their engagement session all the more fun! There is a lot of history between all of us, most important being that they introduced me to Jenny! Hannah gave me the inside scoop which was of tremendous value!

We went to a few different locations and had lots of laughs! I'm looking forward to their wedding in January! Congrats you two! I couldn't be happier for you!




Can't take credit for this shot...it was taken by my lovely girlfriend...she's definitely getting the hang of it!!
Florida fans...

Being a Georgia fan...this was my take! :)


Can you feel the magic??!!



Much Fun!!!!

Hannah & Chris- Engagement....Stay Tuned!

-Daily Grind-

• Having to do a lot of trusting lately
• Long day of work today
• My Dawgs play ASU tonight...I'm not worried :)
  
• Need to do some reading soon
• Not sure how Big Blue's going to do this year...
• This is really cool!
• Looking forward to seeing everyone at church tomorrow!
  

Home Again; Home Again...

Back home again...bitter sweet! GREAT vacation though, and much needed. I was so great to see my family, hang out, and relax a bit! Luckily, I have the next couple of days to recompose and get some other things done; always appreciated! More to come!

Vacation within a vacation

Took a little trip down to Ouray (pronounced U-Ray) for the weekend, beautiful little town nestled quietly in the San Juan Mountains! Great time!!!

The Hot Springs Inn!
The entertainment!




The view was always amazing!








Nice vacation!

-Colorado: Day One-

Mountains, Family, Home, Cool Weather....Extremely relaxing!!! I love it! Day one was great!

Beginning at 5:45...that means early!!
Nice sunrise though!!
Ahhh...the Mountains! A little stroll through the back yard!!


MUCH laughter!!
The Rock Band!
Or not....
Ribs....Salad....veggies....!
...And Smores for dessert around a nice "camp fire" to end the evening!

Now that's a good day!!

-Itinerary-

Wednesday, Sep 10'th 2008

Louisville International (SFD) to Denver International (DEN)

Flight: Northwest Airlines 1864
Depart: 07:25 AM, Louisville KY
Arrive: 07:46 AM, Memphis, TN

Depart: 08:26 AM, Memphis, TN
Arrive: 10:00 AM, Denver, CO

Total Travel Time: 4 hrs 35 mins!

-Colorado...TWO Days!

Today...

• Cleaning
• Website work
• Calls
  
• Reading (hopefully)
• Relaxing
• Colorado in TWO days!!!
  
• Work tonight.
  

-Long Days-

The last few days have been long....if you couldn't tell by the title...but good...I'm tired, and going to bed!

Indiana Jones and the....what?

So....Jenny and I went to see the new Indiana Jones movie tonight...I think Spielberg has lost it completely! Aliens...are you serious? Don't get me wrong I like the Indiana Jones movies, all but this one...too many "special effects" and ...ALIENS. Come now!

My apologies to those of you who liked it, but....no!

-Contentment-

It seems sometimes (actually most of the time) I have an trouble with this. Why?

 Why is it that the Lord has given me so much, yet I constantly want more? I envy those people that I meet that have this peace and tranquility about them at all times. Some attribute this to personality, which it may be in some cases, but others have truly learned, over time no doubt, the secret of being content as Paul did...It seems I have some learning to do. 

There is great need for wisdom, however, for sometimes a lack of contentment signifies a change in lifestyle that needs to happen. One is not simply to roll-over and accept every circumstance that comes his way if he has the ability to change it. This is especially true for men, who have the responsibility of taking care of their family (I don't have a family of my own yet, but am beginning to understand this responsibility).  

We are always called to fully trust and rest in the Lord but also to be good stewards of all the Lord has given us such as time, talents, money, family... Sometimes this means making difficult decisions, but never to lack trust or be ill-content with the Lord...

What a difficult task...I pray for wisdom!  

Today....

• Went running to begin the day...nice start!
• Have some budgeting to do.
  
• Also, some tough decisions to make.
  
• Website/blog work.
• Calls/emails.
  
• Must do some reading.
  
• Work this evening.