As I was Saying....
A lover of knowledge shares his thoughts on Technology, Theology, and Efficiency (productivity / life hacks). Although, admittedly, nothing is off limits.
2010/09/17
Josiah's progress
Flash forward two days later and here is the voicemail just left to us from the school:
2010/06/08
Annie’s Last Day of First Grade
On the last day of school, we go to UDF for doughnuts and chocolate milk.
Annie by her desk on her last day of school
Annie has had Mrs. Harris for her 2 years of public school. She was a godsend to our family and we will miss her terribly!!
2010/03/02
8 days gone, 20 miles traversed
One of my resolutions this year (birth year) is to run 1000 miles. So far, after 8 days, I’ve traversed 20 miles. “Traversed”, that’s an important word. I should have clarified this in my resolution, but in resolving to “run” 1000 miles, I do not force every step to be a run. My goal is basically to travel 1000 miles during time periods that I’ve set aside for “running.” So far, most of my steps this year have been in a run, but they are not exclusive.
I’m on target, and as my Half Marathon training continues, my miles/per/week will increase. I’m also hoping the coming spring weather will make running a bit more pleasant. I’m not concerned about the immediate, as much as continuing this habit over the next 12 months. Keep me accountable :-).
2010/02/22
New Year Resolutions
Today, I start a new tradition of setting my New Year Resolutions. Sure, many use the opportunity to do this as a new calendar year begins; but I think it is more personal and apropos to do so as I begin a new year of life.
Before I get to the details, one would immediately notice that these goals are mostly physical. That does not mean that I don’t have spiritual goals; however, my spiritual goals aren’t changing today. Furthermore, I want all of these goals to fit the SMART philosophy of goal-setting: Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Realistic, and Timely. I believe my goals will fit these criteria.
- Sleep less – bring my avg sleep to 7hrs/night or less.
- Run 1000 miles – (preferably in my Vibrams, or barefoot; preferably outside), roughly 2.75mi daily avg.
- Read 10000 pages – roughly 27.5p daily (I do not include devotional Scripture reading here)
- Complete the 100 pushups challenge.
- Complete the 200 sit-ups challenge.
- Complete the 200 squats challenge.
- (Optional) Complete the 25 pull-ups challenge (this is assuming the timely nature of the challenge being posted).
- Write 100 blog posts.
Finally, I am now accountable, having put my goals in print and having set a timeline (i.e. February 22, 2011).
2010/01/19
Are there enough words?
You'll need to be my "friend" to see my Facebook status today, but I thought I'd provide a little back story. I have a slight addiction, I'm a bibliophile. I love books. I've written before about my love for Half-Priced Books. Yesterday, we had the opportunity to visit McKay Used Books in Knoxville. While there, my mom came across Reading the OED: One Man, One Year, 21730 pages.
2010/01/05
Not So Fast
Matthew 6:16-18
16 And when you fast, do not look gloomy like the hypocrites, for they disfigure their faces that their fasting may be seen by others. Truly, I say to you, they have received their reward. 17 But when you fast, anoint your head and wash your face, 18 that your fasting may not be seen by others but by your Father who is in secret. And your Father who sees in secret will reward you.
Fasting is an often neglected discipline by today's believers, in spite of the fact that Jesus assumed his hearers would fast ("when you fast"). I've personally found great personal reward through fasting and try to make it at least an annual discipline in my life. The start of a new calendar year is an ideal time to begin a fast. There are several books written about fasting and it benefits; I simply want to give some personal experience insight.