meanderings of a restless wanderer

8 long months we must wait. 220 Days. For my fellow Lost friends, I mourn with you and wait expectantly for it’s return. If your not a Lost fan - go get the DVDs and allow yourself to be engulfed by master story telling…and you will quickly come to understand why we are like a cult.

For those of you who saw it…what did you think of the finale?

Well, no damages to my child…and no tears. That being said, I’m sleepy! On the bright side Bella makes the exhaustion worth it. On that note I am off to watch some 30 Rock, read my book, and go to dreamland…mmmm dreamland.

A quick question though…what is the best way to stay awake?

Here I am. Preparing for what I am sure will be an interesting week. Leanne is gone on a week long retreat…and I am all alone with the baby…being Mr. Mom

Mr. Mom

So, I’ve never been the sole provider before. I’m pretty sure I can handle it…I hope. The great thing is, is that Bella is uber easy however, I am still kind of freaked out about being single dad for a week. I’m not sure how to balance the work and baby thing on my own…especially in a week when I am preparing for a sermon ths coming Sunday and a wedding I will be performing. So I might just stay home and forgo the social activities that I would normally partake in and prepare for Sunday…and watch 30 Rock.

30 Rock

I am not a big fan of Alec Baldwin…in fact he kind of annoys me, which has caused me to not even attempt to watch 30 Rock. Well after months of hounding from Tanya I gave in and watched an episode…thanks to HULU I have now watched the entire second season…in 3 days. Seriously, it’s genius! Since Leanne is gone and since I will not be partaking in social activities Tanya is letting me borrow season 1 so I can watch it in the evenings after Bella goes to sleep, but to protect my brain from too much TV I will also be reading my new book…A Voyage Long and Strange.

A Voyage Long and Strange

I do so enjoy a good book…truth be told I’m kind of a book whore…I’ll read just about anything. Between business books, apologetic books, missional Church books, and the Walt Disney Biography I have found some time to brush up on my History Books. My newest is entitled “A Voyage Long and Strange”. To read a synopsis click here. I’m actually quite looking forward to it and hoping to gain a few new bits of info to store away in my noggin…but truth be told we shouldn’t just exercise our noggins but our bodies as well which leads me to Weight Watchers.

Weight Watchers

Leanne and I have been discussing making some serious life changes and setting good goals for ourselves. So this week I start Weight Watchers. I kind of would like to live a long productive life so I’m not so much into the continual self sabotage that we Americans do to ourselves. I can’t do it alone…the Big guy upstairs is going to have to help me…of course you can too. I open myself up to you my friends…you have permission to ask me how’s it going…heck you can even ask me how many points I have used in the day.

Moving forward…

This week will be interesting, but I have no doubt it will be great…it’s the continual process of moving forward…I don’t do so well being stagnant so I trust God to continue to lead me on.

Until next time…

to me!

Well, yesterday was my 29th birthday, and let me tell ya’, it was a pretty good one.

The day began with me getting up way to early to drive to Chino so I could take my Commissioned Pastors test for the Reformed Church in America.  Let’s just say starting your birthday off with a three hour oral exam is not my idea of an awesome birthday gift.  Truth be told, I did enjoy the studying and learning…it was like I was in college again.

After completing said test I headed to the Brea Mall to use my William Sonoma gift card.  If you know me, but at all, you know I love to cook..and you also know that I love that store.  With my purchases in hand I made my way back to the car to make the drive home…of course I had to treat myself to a birthday lunch from Chick fil-A.

After arriving at home all I wanted to do was to take a nap, sadly it was too frickin hot I could not sleep,  instead I watch Ghostbusters 2…yup that’s right…don’t mock me, you know you love it.

My wife had told me we had plans with The Garrisons for dinner so at 7 we took Bella to my mom’s where…SURPRISE…a birthday party was at hand…and not just any surprise party but a “Lost” themed Surprise party, complete with tropical decor and plenty of Dharma food to go around.

I was actually very surprised that my wife pulled off a party with out me finding out.   Of course it helps that she actually decided the day before to do it…and thankfully for me most of my friends didn’t have plans…I’m not sure what that says about all of us.

I have to give a big thanks to my wife for throwing me a party, especially themed to something I love…and she hates.  Also, huge thanks go to Travis and Carrie for helping get everything ready all day Saturday, Angelo for being the tech superhero, Tanya for being Lost inspiration, and of course everyone that was able to make it on such short notice.

As with any fun event I have some awards to give out…so without further adieu…

Best Look a Like to a Lost Character - Jon Gaw as John Locke

Most creative Lost costume - Jen Davies as Smokey

Multiple personality - Liana Dickson as Kate, Rousseau, or Alex (She looked liked all of them)

The too much Lost knowledge award - Tanya Jones and Rachel Samarin

Funniest (inappropriate) birthday card - Mike and Beth Hutton

Funniest (non-inappropriate) birthday card - Darren and Jenny Platt

Best song played - Big Poppa

Well, there you have it my 29th birthday in a nutshell.  If you didn’t know it was my birthday or you couldn’t make it to the party I hold no grudges…that being said I like Barnes and Noble, Starbucks, and Ikea

As soon as I get some pictures I will post.

OK, so last year I did a post all about the show “Little People Big World”…and how it resides in a different level of awesomeness that very few can obtain. Tonight, as I was watching the two new episodes, I was struck with the fact that I want to be friends with Zach. (for those of you sad souls who do not watch the show he is one of the twins.)

Sure, hes 17 and I’m 28…but who cares. The things he has, is, and will overcome inspire and teach me. That’s not to say I don’t enjoy the rest of the family…I’m just saying that if I could only be friends with one…I want it to be Zach. So Zach if your out there…would you be my friend?

Roloff’s - my wife and I love you all…and we will continue to tell everyone we know to watch your show. So all you people out there in the blogosphere…turn your boob tubes to TLC on Monday nights and let yourself be immersed in one of the few rewarding reality TV shows out there…and if there is anyone interested in going up to the pumpkin patch in October let me know…I am so in!

Seriously though…Zach email me.

With a heavy heart I respond today. I am officially moving to Ireland - the magical green isle - where teenage girls no longer run popular culture or the popular vote.

Good bye and Godspeed people of America. I shall miss you.

Irish Idol here I come!

OK! It’s time for me to get to know some of you better. The premise is simple…which one do you prefer? Don’t worry there are only a few questions that will honestly make me judge you. So have fun…just choose an answer from each set and post it as a comment.

1. Lost or 24
2. Indiana Jones or Star Wars
3. Oprah or Ellen
4. Six Flags or Disneyland
5. Starbucks or Coffee Bean
6. Football or Basketball
7. Barnes and Noble or Borders
8. Angels or Dodgers
9. Cold Stone or Golden Spoon
10. Mac or PC
11. Jennifer Garner or Jennifer Aniston
12. Lucille’s BBQ or Claim Jumper
13. Donuts or Bagels
14. Tom Cruise or Tom Hanks
15. Dogs or cats

And last but certainly not least…

16. Journey or Styx?

…and also for all fans of television and movies.

 As of this morning two studios have cut deals with the writers.  What does this mean exactly…well, first off it pressures writers and producers (even more so then when the directors signed a deal) to resolve this quickly.  Secondly, it really begins a domino effect.  Third, all of the crappy reality TV (ie moment of truth) will no longer be the only thing to watch. Fourth, and most importantly if ABC/Disney signs a deal within the next two weeks (which is now highly possible) us Lost fans will have our full season.

Let hope and rejoicing fill the air!