Numbers fail to satisfy
Five years ago I had just begun blogging, I thought my blogiversery was the seventeenth, but I was wrong. Every time I look at those old blog posts I find it humorous how much and yet how little has changed in my life. Still inconsistent, still unsure, still single. Oh well.
The other day I celebrated my 9600th day of life. Next December, I think the twelfth, will be my ten thousandth day of life, I'm definitely having a party. With donuts.
I ran four miles tonight. Part of my run was in the dark, through some corn fields and then some woods that I'm not too terribly familiar with. It was strange, but I managed to not freak out. And the temperature drop in the river valley was so amazing; my legs were in air that must have been ten degrees colder than the air around my face. Also, I worked on my stride count, and I think it made me faster. I'm not entirely sure what that means though.
One year ago I entered into a bit of a dark period. I retreated from the world, read Les Mis, watched way too much television and talked to too few friends. Looking back on it, it may have been the realizations of poorly made decisions and the failed hopes. I hated it but survived, and in all honesty I feel like I might be slipping into that state of mind again. These aren't easy times, so I'm searching for the goodness that must lie within. With all that said, I anticipate appreciation for your prayers. Thanks.
A last number: one. The least amount of viewings you should give The Darjeeling Limited. I know that it was fated that I would really enjoy this film, but seriously, it's good. And Mr. Anderson sheds some of his tendencies and it surprises you and moves you and go see it. you have my love.
Friday, November 09, 2007
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Hey Travis,
I was talking with one of my friends the other day about a similar funk he seems to fall into almost annually. He was saying that through it all he can think of God's love of him, the love his wife and kid have for him and the love he has for them. But with all that nothing seems to ever pull him out of it. It is almost like it is a change in his chemistry for a short period. He said the only thing he can do is brace for it and ride it out the best he can. And prayer helps with the strength and perseverance. I don't know if that helps, but I thought it ironic that I had the conversation last night and then here you are writing about something similar. What ever you do though, don't try to ride it out alone. Satan can pick you off to easily when you are standing alone.
hey, thanks a lot for coming to my show last night.
it meant a lot, and i'm sorry i didn't have time to talk much at all. take it easy, if you get the chance.
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