Random Life Updates
I’ve ignored this blog for long enough. I’ve got several posts sitting and waiting. But until then, here’s a few random updates…
- I’ve decided to try and learn to draw. I’ve never considered myself someone who has that ability, but was convinced that it isn’t some special things that only some people are born with, but instead can be learned. I’m using this book, and my brother-in-law is coaching me. Had my first lesson last week.
- I’m trying to diversify my reading this year by reading a few less books and instead more magazines. I tried to find a few that I might not normally read, but would help me to be stretched in different areas. In addition to the ones that I was already getting, I’ve now subscribed to: Dwell, Real Simple, Mental Floss, One Story, and Fast Company. I’d like to add a few more…got any suggestions? (I also already currently read Collide, Leadership Journal, Christianity Today and Wired)
- Had a great phone call with Jud Wilhite yesterday. He was super encouraging…I took pages of notes. One of things he said that’s stuck – “you have to outlove and outlast your critics”
- Stoked to start a coaching network with Scott Hodge next week.
- Way into This American Life right now. I can’t get enough of it. I’m downloading the podcasts each week, got the DVD’s of the TV show for Christmas, and I’m still left wanting more each week.
- Inspired by what we’re doing in our small group right now, Allison and I have decided to experiment with having an intentional sabbath as a family for the last two weeks. Our goal is simply two things when we do it: to not work/produce, and to do things that bring joy and help us to experience rest with God. It’s been really good. I think we’ll be trying to figure out how to be better at it and how to make it a more regular, intentional part of our week.
- Read Frederick Buechner’s book, Telling the Truth a couple of weeks ago. It’s older than me and it’s short, but I was sucked in. I bought a copy for a few friends and for everyone on our staff who regularly preaches.
- I’ve only played The Settlers of Catan one time, but I’m hooked now. We’ve got another game going tonight. How is it that no one told me about this game before last week?
- In my other random spare time, I’m designing a website for my parent’s company. It’s still got a ways to go…but not bad, eh.
- My parents bought me a netbook for building their website. I’m really enjoying the portability of it. In fact, I’m writing this one it. Now, if only it didn’t run Windows…
- We’re currently reading the kids a chapter a night of The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe. Kate’s struggling a little to pay attention, but Isaac is way into it. I’m excited to start exposing our kids to great literature like this early on.
- Allison decided to start Twittering – mostly so that she could keep tabs on what everyone else was hearing from me. If you’re on Twitter, follow her – she’ll have some good stuff and honest insight on our family.
- And no, that doesn’t get me any closer to Facebook. Now, I’m mostly not on it out of pure stubbornness.
That’s all I’ve got. We’ll return to a regular posting schedule next week.
