Living in the land of the neutered

Well, it's with great sadness that I report Robbie Phillips is hanging up the boxing gloves and leaving the ring of singles. Tomorrow he's bringing his dog Duke to the vet to have him neutered. Last week's speaker Brian Loritts just got a vasectomy. . . which I really think should be reffered to as being vasectomized. Matt and Elaine have moved on to a better place. Alas, we of pure minds and hearts focussed solely on God are a dying breed.

Stay strong my single brothers and sisters.
Stay strong.

Change + Excellence = Justin King

"His acoustic guitar work is quite literally unequalled by anyone who's ever played the instrument"

So coming from a professional guitar critic, that's a pretty high acolade. If you like music, acoustic guitar or anything of the sort, go check out the most amazing acoustic guitarist quite possibly to ever live. Check out especially his videos Knock on Wood, and the Larivee video clip, and just sample some of the stuff in the music tab. He has both his acoustic solo stuff as well as his band stuff (a lot more pop-ish but still with his amazing guitar work and his lead singing).

And he also supports my last post about changing:
"Hey It's ok,
it's just change
and it goes
like it goes
like it goooooeeees."
"Change" - Justin King.

Changes

So while daydreaming/doodling in Physics of the Weather yesterday which Lynn would be proud to know I stayed for the whole class. . . and paid no attention (oops.) I was called out of my trance but this statement by my professor:

"Why take on the risk of change if you can avoid the change and you can't predict the risk?"

Ok so he was talking about global warming which is a bad example but this seems to be the predominant viewpoint of life and I don't like it. . . even inasmuch as I see it in myself. Who taught us that failing was the worst thing ever? Cause I don't think it is. Being stuck in a world without change has gotta be worse than failing cause you tried to move.

Speaking of changes: Prayers! That's right there's a new blog in town. I think it will be a lot of audio blogs as I think of prayer requests through the day. Feel free to comment with your own prayers or use the blog as a source for stuff for you to pray about. I think it's gonna be fun.

And now I'm off to change!
. . . clothes

Lead like yo Savior taught you how

So last night we had a leadership retreat and we went to Greenville, stayed at the Embassy Suites and went to the Melting Pot for cheese and chocolate. It was a good time. PLUS! Last night we all went through a prayer time where we prayed at different stations and then moved around the room and stuff and then we talked about our visions for FCA and for next semester/year and it was fun.

Impotent Dates!
January 29th: Leadership Conference: Anyone (especially those who will be at Clemson next year are invited to come to the first ever FCA leadership conference brought to you by none other than your FCA leadership and I'm thinkin lunch will be provided FREE of charge! whoa.)

January 18th: This Tuesday I'm speaking at Winthrop, I'd love to have you come support. I'd equally love to have you PRAY like crazy for me. Thanks!!

Also. . . be looking out for info. about FutureCast. What is FutureCast you ask?? Well, that's why you're looking out for info :) Much love my wonderful friends!

Freedom Dr.

Announcing the arrival of the newest party house and ridiculously cool hang-out spot in Clemson. Get your kicks at 129 Freedom Drive.

The desk is done and I'll put up pics as soon as Rhett brings me my digital camera. Now it's just unpacking clothes and getting settled. Come hang out, directions are easy: Just drive past the girl's house (the Brothel) where the road bends to the left in front of their house and when you see the bright orange condo our house is four houses down on the left. 129. Brick, and my Durango is generally parked out front.

In other news: A week from today I'll be speaking at Winthrop University and anyone who wants to come support, Do! but let me know you're coming so I can give you details and we can tell Winthrop how many people to plan for (they're getting us pizza). Pray. always. thanks.

Circular saws: man's best friend.

There are probably about 5 pounds of sawdust on the floor in the bonus room and I LOVE IT. I got a hammer too :) They are both beautiful, beautiful things, as is the brand spankin new desk I'm rockin out in my room. Good, good times. Off to clean sawdust and sand the desk.

Long time no computer. . .

Yeah so I haven't really seen much of a computer since the last post about the ski trip. Stuff has been good and fun and I'm not safely home in the wonderful Clemson University. Robbie, Michael and I have been frantically moving in for two days straight and I still have a long way to go. . . but good news:

Tonight: I'm sleeping in my bed! It's built and made and has clean sheets!

Tomorrow: I think I'm gonna buy a circular saw and build a desk into my bed. fun times in LOWE'S!

How to have a great ski trip

DISCLAIMER: If you are easily offended by sarcasm, do not read this post. I swear it's not a complaint, it's only meant to be a humorous way to report on a hilarious day. I REALLY had tons of fun, despite the circumstances.

Reasoning for today's activities:
I was in Pennsylvania and needed a ride home/way to get home Christmas presents (namely my new 5 disc DVD player/home stereo system . . . ROCK)
I didn't want someone to have to drive 10+ hours just to come get me.
I love skiing.
Other people like skiing.
Why not have people come up here and go skiing and then take me home? It seemed like a brilliant plan.

Warning signs that this trip was cursed:
Pennsylvania, a normally cold part of the frozen wasteland otherwise known as the North was boasting unsually warm highs in the 50's. . . in January. We ignored this.
Weather forecast for Monday for EVERY ski resort within 5 hours of my parents house: rain. Once again, we ignored this warning sign as well.
Rhett who got bamboozled into coming since John and Josh didn't have a ride, has only been to a winter mountain once before to go snowboarding. . . and broke his collar bone. Have no fear, this time will be much better right?

Signs that your ski trip was successful:
Half of your group ends up needing to be driven to the hospital. Check.
One of the wounded group members has a gash down to the bone. Check.
The other wounded was strictly warned by his mother not to go skiing because the last time he tried some winter fun he broke his collar bone while snowboarding. Check.
Total number of runs down the mountain is less than number of people in group. Check.

What an amazing day :) and for real, no lie it was a blast. An adventure. AND I got to see John Flowers knee bone which I had never seen before. Who ever knew that skis were so blasted sharp. Warning to all: skis are sharp. Don't crash in a manner that allows them to cut you. You have been warned.