Only 6 months old and already a full head of hair!

Groupon

I just need to sing the praises of Groupon....

I recently bought a Groupon ($25 for $50 at Amerigos). Last night I and three of my girlfriends had dinner, shared a dessert and left a 30% percent tip to our server, and only paid $14 a piece!

Groupon: it's what's for dinner.

Nieces & Nephews

I have the best nephews and nieces. Don't even try to fight me on it.

Girls at Christmas 2009:


Boys in August 2009:

No More Barista

I also realized that I'm no longer a barista and I haven't been since last Spring. I took it out of the title, though for old time's sake it still appears in the URL.

Once a barista, always a barista, maybe? Which could also mean, barista = career that you can always fall back on.

I don't feel so bad.....

I just went through my blog roll to the left and half of my friends haven't update their blog in a year either. In fact, some of them no longer existed. That's it....this page is getting an overhaul right now.

p.s. Is it too late to add this to my New Year's Resolution?

My Poor Blog

Dear Blog,

I have neglected you. And I apologize.

Twitter has become my micro-blog in some ways.

But you are not forgotten.

Love,
Me

2009 Seminarians Conference

I had the privilege of joining 22 students at the 2009 Seminarians Conference at the Assemblies of God Theological Seminary in Springfield, MO, these past two weeks. Each of us are seminary students affiliated with the A/G but not attending the A/G seminary.

The seminary offered us two courses free of charge and The Alliance for Assemblies of God Higher Education took care of all our needs while we were in town. The experience far exceeded my expectations.

1) We had a few opportunities for face-to-face time with the Executive Leadership Team. It was great to ask any question and get a straight answer.

2) At times there was a sales pitch or two, asking us to stay in the A/G fellowship, but they were honest about the sales pitch. They were asking us to stay, to bring our education and our gifts to the places where we live and work.

3) I soaked in quite a bit about Pentecostal theology, history and A/G polity. I was on the fence whether I would get my credentials with the A/G. I was encouraged in a bunch of ways. And felt more affirmed about my chances to do something with the church. So, I'll get my papers.

4) I came away with so many ideas, new friends and connections, etc. that I'm going to spend much time this week praying about the future.

Here are some pics of my new friends & fellow seminarians: