TamingTheSplinteredShadow

The middle of December always brings back the memories of the past year. What have I done to advance the Kingdom? Nothing worth mentioning, probably. A lot has happened though.

Moving here and starting a new life in an unknown land will rattle anyone's psyche. It is bearable. The journey is long and silent. Too silent for my liking. But I figured if I am to make new friends God will show them the way to me. I am done worrying and concerning myself when it comes to friendship. Friends come in good time and not much time has passed. A year ago I would probably classify this feeling that I have as depression, however, I neglected to mention that I only had four hours of sleep last night. It may affect the way I perceive reality...maybe.

My first semester in college is officially over. And YES. I made A's in all four classes. Don't start clapping just yet. Those four classes were light. I have a feeling the next semester will test my mettle. Five big old classes with large weapons await me in the new year. Just let me enjoy the month of laziness (aka Missingnomer Time). Thinking on the papers and tests I will have to study for make my head ache (is that just the lack of sleep talking again?).

The closing of the year is always a gloomy prospect. Just when you think you finished the good fight another year comes around the corner fresh from the bench. I think that is why we invented Christmas and New Year. Without those two calming holidays I would probably tear my clothes.

Speaking of Christmas! Nathan is coming back home to our new house for the first time. At least his presence will tide over the friendship hole for a couple of weeks. Apparently I will be attending a Bible study starting in the Spring, but who knows what might happen. If it is God's will....please let me make one good friend here in Texas.

Last week at church I heard a message that encouraged me. More importantly, it changed my outlook on life as a Christian. Stress, struggles, hate, and suffering are all in this glorious package known as the Christian Life. No Christian is immune to it. I should embrace this suffering. Without it I am nothing but an empty shell of faith, right? No man can love without hate. No man can forgive without holding a grudge. These things define us as humans on this earth. Heartache can only empower our walks. My heartaches are what make me feel alive. Even the depression and sorrow are fruits of my life. I am ashamed of them, but I have to accept them. Living in a broken world will scar you. It will scar you really bad. Praise God.

Joyous Christmas, Dear Readers. May we all see the next year with the eyes of the Maker.

"Songs for the End and New Year" - By Missingnomer

1. (Pretty Much Every Song By These Guys) - Colony House

2. Like the Dawn - Oh Hellos

3. Brother - Mighty Oaks

4. Oblivion - Bastille

5. See Me Now - The Kooks

6. O - Coldplay

7. I Know - Tom Odell

8. One - Ed Sheeran

9. Coming of Age - Foster the People

10. Lifting the Sea - The Hunts

GiveMeAReasonToWakeUp

HEY! Wake UP! Stop listening to this outstanding, majestic, symphonic, holy, glorious, soothing, catchy, manly, stern, republican voice and come back to reality.....that's right. Come back from Bubba Land.

Let it be known and let it be said. It is Christmas time! Color me something unnatural.

It is that time of year again. Except this time it is actually cold instead of whatever those last 16 years were. I wish it snowed and dropped below freezing more often, but I'll take what I can get.

How was everyone's Thanksgiving? Hello?

Anyway, I am typing from my newly constructed PC. It has been a long 6 years of longing and waiting for this day. I cannot take the credit for building the actual parts, but I can be proud in the fact that I put the pieces together. Just like Legos. However, each Lego piece is around $100-$300 each...

Let's just hope this baby holds up for a good 4-5 years.

School is over in about two more weeks. A few tests and exams. Some other assignments to work up. Almost done. But then it all resets in January. So sad.

Life has been moving along. I am still getting to know a lot of people. Going to hang out with some in a couple of weeks actually. I am just mostly tired though. It isn't just the late nights; I have been feeling sluggish lately. Maybe the turkey? Probably. If you can't find a good excuse just blame the turkey.

I'll get back to you during Christmas. Who knows? I might get back to you LITERALLY on Christmas day. But who the heck would read it? Does anyone read this? I don't even read this.

Wow.

I don't even read my own blog....