World Series, Voting, Sharks, and The Ugly

World Series: Well congrats to the Philadelphia Phillies, their fans, and one of the coolest mascots in the world. I did not watch one minute of the World Series and apparently so did many other Americans. While the Rays did lose, they still have at least one season of bragging rights over teams that are not called the "Philadelphia Phillies". Hopefully, the Oakland Athletics will do a better job next season with the young guys that I probably never heard of.

Voting: I voted tonight...absentee style. Now I just want the ads and election talk to end. I can't wait until its November 5th. Remember if you are voting absentee, than you better mail it out by Halloween and use extra postage.

Sharks: The San Jose Sharks are having their best season start ever (8-2). Thursday, they due battle with the defending Stanley Cup Champs, Detroit Red Wings. Something that I would like to seeing in 2009, is the Sharks winning the cup. That would be awesome!

The Ugly: Sin is ugly. I do not really need to say anything more than that, but I will any ways. I do not think I have seen how ugly sin really is, but I hope I do. I live in a world that has become very gray. There are some sins that my culture, my country, my peers, and even myself will not tolerate, but there are still many that have exceptions attached to them or no recognition at all for what it truly is. Based on my experience with sin, the three things that I know about sin is that it separates us from the things we truly desire the most, it ruins relationships, and causes much suffering. While sin is ugly, God is beautiful. I do not have to hope because I know that one day I will just see how beautiful God truly is.

Costumes, Election Polls, and Patience

Costumes: The prices for these costumes are just absolutely ridiculous. It would be like buying a wedding dress every year. That is why I suggest buying a costume that can be worn more than once. Be something that resembles your favorite sports team, so you can also wear it as you are watching the game. Buy something that fits your line of work or the profession you think about going into. If you are a person of faith, than go with those professional religious titles, just in case God calls on you to live that life. Now I know people say you are suppose to dress up like something that you are not, so find someone that is not anyway like you, and borrow their clothes for the evening. If you want to be cheap, than use stuff that you have lying around the house, like aluminum foil that would make you into a giant leftover. Do something clever, like a riddle or a pun. For example, taking a white sheet and cut hundreds of holes in them and you got yourself a "HOLeY ghost" costume. Or you can just buy that overprice costume that you will only wear once.

Election Day: I am getting annoyed by these early projections because it makes me wonder what is the point in voting for president, if we already know who is going to win. Saying that Obama has locked up this state and McCain had locked this state, is taking away the excitement of election day. Now in some areas, people are literally going to the polls early. I understand the use of absentees, but why do we have early voting. Now November 4th, 2008 is not election day, but election deadline. I know its good that people are at least voting, but the spirit and excitement of election day is fading and not so eventful.

Patience: I have learned that this is one of the hardest things to do. I live in a very impatient world, but serve a very patient God. Patience is not easy, at least not for me. When I am not patient, I become frustrated and angry. I sometimes wonder how God can be so patient with us, when there is so much that needs to be done with, what it seems like, so little time. Then I remember that God has a plan for me and my time is not the same as His time. In fact, I do not know really when my time will be up. I may have more time and I may have less. If patience involves waiting, than I should be thinking about what is it that God is being so patient with me over.

Absent, Baseball, Sharks, Job, and My Love

My Absence: I haven't blogged in a while and for doing so I feel like I have not given myself much time to reflect and read others reflection. That is not to say that I have not been thinking because I have, but I feel like God wants me to be writing on here again. So here I am.

Baseball: Since my beloved Oakland A's has not been in the playoff hunt, I haven't been watching baseball. I do know that our rival, Angels, are out, the Yankees Empire has crumpled...for now, and the Rays are having the best season of their short franchise history. I guess I will cheer for the Rays if they are in the World Series, since their names rhymes with "A's" and I have nothing against them.

Sharks: Now here is a team that I am excited for. I like watching all sports, even the weird ones from other countries. My favorite team is the San Jose Sharks. I really would like to see them win Lord Stanley's Cup and this year looks like their year. Of course, there is many more games to play, so its too early to tell, but I like the direction the team is heading. I especially enjoy the fact that they signed veteran defensivemen, Rob BLAKE. Go Sharks!!!

Job Search: Something that has changed since my last blog is that I did graduate from graduate school with my degree in Rehabilitation Counseling. Something that has NOT change is my job. I am still working at the bookstore. Job searching is no fun and can be very self deflating. Please pray for me as I search for where God wants me to work. I know there are people in Fresno that could use my help and service, but making that connection is the current challenge I am facing. Do thank the Lord for me, for having some kind of a job so that I can pay my bills and enjoy life with my Love.

My Love: Sharon and I are approaching the date, that I first asked her out. I love my Princess very much and I am thankful of the time God gives us to have together. God has been good to us and we have been drawing closer to Him too.