Introduction
While I expect that most anyone who comes here will know who I am, I think it's only common courtesy to include a short description of myself and maybe some idea of what I'll be writing here. Or in other words, I'd feel awkward posting my rambling muses withous some sort of introduction. So to begin, a little about myself:
I come from a fairly typical (or not-so-typical) nuclear family: I'm the oldest of three children, with both a younger brother and sister. I spent seven and a half years living in Germany, and my parents still live there today. In fact, I'm writing this from our new house in Leimen, a small town in the Heidelberg area.
For the time being, I'm a college student studying Computer Science at Virginia Tech. From that brief sentence you should be able to surmise all sorts of things regarding my interests, hobbies, and personal hygiene. And there's a strong possibility that those assumptions are correct. They're also very likely wrong.
In addition to the usual geeky pursuits of gaming, reading copious amounts of science-fiction/fantasy novels, and other, less honorable (or at least more embarrassing) activities, I also enjoy playing sports, specifically soccer, swimming, and ultimate frisbee. I love hiking, backpacking, sailing, alpine skiing, and other outdoors activities. The one time I went skydiving was absolutely incredible, an experience I'd very much like to repeat (if only it weren't so expensive!). I've been experimenting with photography recently, and would very much like to learn how to paint. Playing guitar has been a release for me for the past six years, and I constantly sing (to the occasional annoyance of those around me, unfortunately).
The most important aspect of my life is that I know and love Jesus. While I'm not sure exactly sure in what capacity He wants me, I know a life spent not serving the Lord is a wasted life. So while I'm not sure exactly where he wants me, I have faith that He'll make it clear to me when the time is right. In the meantime, I know He has work for me where he's placed me.
As for an introduction to the blog, there isn't all that much to say. I only have a few ideas where I'll be taking this. Mostly I've conceived of this blog as a way for my friends all over the world to stay abreadst of what's going on in my life. To a smaller degree it'll also give me a sense of staying connected while I'm somewhat isolated here in Germany over the summer. So to both those ends, I'll be posting pretty much everything. Sometimes all I'll post is what I've been doing, other times it'll be things I've been thinking about. There will also be posts on things that really matter (e.g., spiritual issues). I can't promise that any of it will be particularly good, but it will at least be real. Hopefully that will be enough.
Anyways, it's getting late here in Central Germany. I was hoping to publish a "normal" post about some today's exploits, but time seems to have slipped away from me. I'll probably end up writing them tomorrow.
I come from a fairly typical (or not-so-typical) nuclear family: I'm the oldest of three children, with both a younger brother and sister. I spent seven and a half years living in Germany, and my parents still live there today. In fact, I'm writing this from our new house in Leimen, a small town in the Heidelberg area.
For the time being, I'm a college student studying Computer Science at Virginia Tech. From that brief sentence you should be able to surmise all sorts of things regarding my interests, hobbies, and personal hygiene. And there's a strong possibility that those assumptions are correct. They're also very likely wrong.
In addition to the usual geeky pursuits of gaming, reading copious amounts of science-fiction/fantasy novels, and other, less honorable (or at least more embarrassing) activities, I also enjoy playing sports, specifically soccer, swimming, and ultimate frisbee. I love hiking, backpacking, sailing, alpine skiing, and other outdoors activities. The one time I went skydiving was absolutely incredible, an experience I'd very much like to repeat (if only it weren't so expensive!). I've been experimenting with photography recently, and would very much like to learn how to paint. Playing guitar has been a release for me for the past six years, and I constantly sing (to the occasional annoyance of those around me, unfortunately).
The most important aspect of my life is that I know and love Jesus. While I'm not sure exactly sure in what capacity He wants me, I know a life spent not serving the Lord is a wasted life. So while I'm not sure exactly where he wants me, I have faith that He'll make it clear to me when the time is right. In the meantime, I know He has work for me where he's placed me.
As for an introduction to the blog, there isn't all that much to say. I only have a few ideas where I'll be taking this. Mostly I've conceived of this blog as a way for my friends all over the world to stay abreadst of what's going on in my life. To a smaller degree it'll also give me a sense of staying connected while I'm somewhat isolated here in Germany over the summer. So to both those ends, I'll be posting pretty much everything. Sometimes all I'll post is what I've been doing, other times it'll be things I've been thinking about. There will also be posts on things that really matter (e.g., spiritual issues). I can't promise that any of it will be particularly good, but it will at least be real. Hopefully that will be enough.
Anyways, it's getting late here in Central Germany. I was hoping to publish a "normal" post about some today's exploits, but time seems to have slipped away from me. I'll probably end up writing them tomorrow.
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