01/29/09 The art of selfexamination

Have you ever wondered what you're supposed to feel like in a given situation? I'm beginning to feel like I've spent to much time learning how to manipulate emotions and not enough in learning what emotions I want to feel. For some reason, the regular idea of happiness doesn't really fit me well. I'm more of the... calm type. I'm fine with being happy and all that, but the giddy, ecstasy thing really doesn't appeal. For other people, fine, but it's too hard to concentrate like that. -shrugs-

Anyway, I got nothing to talk about. Perhaps you've noticed. I'm working on making more maps of Palanor. I have a feeling the the topographical one is going to take some time. Still, it should be extremely useful later on. Anyway, that's not interesting enough. -sighs- This is what I get for living a quiet life.

So, Ryan likes psychology? I think I can picture that. -nods- It's a pretty interesting subject, especially when you think about how different people theorize about it.

-a few minutes later- I really can't think of anything...

It occurs to me that I should think these things through more before I post. You know, like maybe having something to talk about? Oh well, I'm going to do some psychology. -waves-

01/23/09 Psychologists and scribes

Hmm, I suppose to start off, I could talk about the reforming scout troop, which, under the care of Tom and Bro. Edwards, is becoming much more scout-like. Not sure how things'll turn out, but I'll enjoy seeing an actual troop again. -nods- So anyway, this Wednesday we had the initiation meeting. Progress report, election of new leaders, the whole nine yards. Plus a couple of the committee heads were there to talk a bit. So yeah, should be good. The Deacon's quorum president is still the SPL, despite how I may feel about it. Hopefully, they'll grow into it, but in general, I don't see how the youngest batch is going to be able to take charge. Luckily, we broke one tradition. Riley is ASPL, rather than the Deacon's quorum first councilor, so he should be able to help out in that regards. I'm actually seeing how this might be a good set up. Young person learns how to lead, older scout helps out. It has some merit.

I guess I'm not surprised that I ended up being the Scribe. My first position, and probably my favorite. SPL was nice, but it had a heck of a work load. Now I can sit back, resume my note-taking craze, and report back every now and then, otherwise content to let them run things. Or... sit back, work on personal advancement, and then let them run things. Something like that.

Secondly, this semester I start Psychology, the long awaited and much anticipated subject. ^^
So far, I /really/ like it. Good book structure, good material, and a topic which I find extremely fascinating. I'm happy. Whether or not this becomes a possible career path, I think I'll like this subject. Who knows, I might like it even more than literature. XD

Dang, talking about myself gets boring... -glances at title- Plus, I'm out of material.

I suppose I should do some schoolwork. It's kind of getting late. -shrugs- Oh well, I'll see you guys later.

01/20/09 Warmest cold thing...

Well, the snow activity was amazing! Extremely warm, though. I never wore all my snow gear, and by the end of the sledding/snowball fight on Saturday, Riley's attire of shorts and a t-shirt didn't even seem abnormal.

We had a great time, though. Good food, good snow-fun-ness, and most importantly, good no-sunburn-even-though-the-sun-was-psychotically-bright-ness. By the way, have any of you heard of the Hinckley Masonry? There was a little memorial-thing there. Wondering if there's a connection.

Anywho, I like snow. It's good. Besides that, though, there really isn't a great deal to talk about. Watch out for the killer birds? Yeah...

Dewa mata kono tsugi = See you later.

01/15/09 Hmm, pictures?

I suppose I should work on that. I've got to get the Christmas ones up. And it'd be cool to get the National Bridges pictures up, too. Maybe after schoolwork... -looks down at literature book- Odd story, but it has a fairly decent ending. The guy doesn't get the girl, the girl and her fiance go broke, and yet everybody's happy. The guy finally let's go, and the other two are happy enough not to worry about it much. -shrugs- I guess this one is exempt from the 'highschool sadist' label.

Anywho, the snow trip is tomorrow. Sounds fun. I still have some thing I need to do, but that shouldn't take long. Food, partly, but I think I need to reorganize my pack. It's kind of messy at the moment. And there is no worse time to be going through a messy pack than when you're tired and cold. Not that I'm usually those things, but it's good to be prepared. -nods-

Should I ramble? Aside from rambling, I'm really not sure what I should talk about. I accidentally hacked off some of the skin on my thumb. Kind of lame, really. When you get some skin cut loose, but it's still partially connected. It never heals as fast if you don't cut the rest off, but it's really annoying to have the wound open completely. -glances at it- Still, I should get a decent scar, though. Not big, but it has a nice shape to it.

-twiddles thumbs-

Yep, I'm almost out of ideas. And the ones I have will take too long if they're to be of /any/ decency. -sighs- I suppose I shall have to leave for now. There's only so much gibberish people will read before it becomes a chore. Dewa mata kono tsugi.

01/12/09 You know, maybe I should get a rhythm back, 'cause this isn't gonna work...

So... Christmas came and went, New Years came and went, school's back, and I haven't said anything about it...

Christmas was nice. The exchange seemed like it had a good response. Sorry it took so long to post the pictures. (I'm still working on getting the family gathering pictures on photobucket.) Anyway, for the exchange, I drew Sariah as a store-bought, so I got her a snowman nativity that we found while visiting Applehill, and for a homemade gift, I made some jarred cookie mixes for Teresa. Now you know. (Sorry, I didn't take pictures of those.)

As for what I received, Ruth made me a decorated clipboard with tons of places for writing implements and such. Very awesome! And I just love the coloring of it. Very... Artsy? Is that a word? -shrugs- Is now. Now I just have to get over the fear of messing it up so I can actually use it. XD Anyway, here's a picture!

Now, I'm fairly certain this is from David, but it had both David's and Teresa's names on the package, so I could be wrong. So, for the store-bought exchange, I got a very awesome camping pack, which I can't wait to used on our next campout! First off, it's really light compared with the external frame pack I used to use, which is very good. Also, it has a place for a camel pack, detachable waistpack, rain cover, and lots of places to tie on gear.

Speaking of which, I should probably start packing for the overnighter this weekend. We're going on a snow trip!!! I loves ze snow! -nods vigorously-

But, before I do that, here's another picture:

Oh yes, I almost forgot. Mom and the boys all got Digital Cameras! Hence the pictures. Very awesome.

Hmm, that'll have to do for Christmas coverage, for now, at least. New years was alright. I think we played Monopoly.

Ooh! And Last Saturday Mom, Andrew, and I went to Natural Bridges state park! (again, I'm still working on the pictures thing...) Apparently, the monarch butterflies are around this time of year, so we got to see them. Then, we checked out the beach and explored a bit. Over all, it was a pretty nice adventure. We even got lost after being shanghaied into Sanfrancisco. Not for very long, though.

Other than that, I think we're pretty much caught up!

12/14/08 Ah, the merry times.

I really should be more worried about this stuff. I need to find stuff for in home family, but I really don't feel tense about it. (not a good sign)

Anywho, I should be having an interview with the Bishop today. And then, I should be ordained to the office of Priest and this whole life thing will get that much faster. Fun stuff.

Um, in this brief time before church, it occurs to me that life is going rather well. Busy, I suppose, but not overbearing. I have to go soon, but I thought I'd try to clear up some of the back order of news.

Thanksgiving?
It was very lovely, indeed. We got to visit with family, we played on Debi's Wii (by the way, Boom Blox is awesome), and we had lots 'o food. And it was tasty...
The exchange seemed to be taking effect, too. Packages appearing randomly every now and then, it was pretty interesting. I think I've guessed who a few people have, but there'll still be plenty of surprises.


Oi, I gotta run. -nods- See ya after church! (maybe)

12/12/08 Hmm... Put this off for a while...

Wow. Life pileups are hard to sort through...

Okay, in the last month since I posted, we've gone on a campout, visited with D&T and the Rosers, had Thanksgiving, spend more time with the Rosers up in Washington, saw the festival of nativities, got some Christmas stress dealt with (poorly), and turned -not-so-sweet sixteen!

And this, my friends, is why blog posts are a daily requirement. If you put it off for just a month, there's not telling how much you'll miss. Of course, daily blogs often have wide stretches of dull-your-brain-with-a-rock rants and babblings, but as far as personal history goes, I'd think this was the lesser of two crimes. Lost information is a good deal more saddening than information infused with useless comments. Or at least, for the writer. XD

So... Where to begin... Um... I'm older. Fixing to drive any day, now... Might be able to look at scoutwork even. -nods- Life is, as a general observation, good. The holidays are looking much less intimidating, although I still want to find gifts for Mom and the guys. I need something computer-ish for Joe, something odd and mission-friendly for Andrew, and something deep and heart-felt for Mom. You see my problem?

As always, I'm running late, so I'll have to leave a 'to be continued' sign in ominous letters when I go. And, seeing as I've been holding off for over a month now, I may yet withdraw my hitherto followed tradition not to post over the weekend.

To Be Continued...
Muhahahaha!!!!