How I Live My Life

In honor of my first job interview in several months, I wanted to post this list of important things to remember.

I originally saw this on a little plaque at the local deli, and I was very intrigued. I'm very cautious, I play everything safe, and I do not step out my comfort zone often...

I think there is a limit to how far some of these things should be taken—Many people have a very wide definition of "living life to the fullest"—but I think I, and maybe you, can take some of these and start to emulate them.

Who knows what we can achieve if we only take one or two of these simple things and apply them to our lives?

Win or Lose (regardless of the scoreboard)

A new viral video going around today is a very motivational interview of a highschool football player from Austin, Texas.

While the interview itself was fantastic, what Songify This youtuber schmoyoho did with the interview was probably one of the most happy, clean, and inspirational things he's ever done.

Here is a new song for us to memorize and sing in the shower:

Rest, Not Stressed

The word "vacation" brings many thoughts to mind:

The mad scramble to call shotgun, which gives the victor power over the music player and the air conditioning, as well as a lovely view while not having to sit next to a sibling. Calling "Dibs!" before the others in the hotel room at midnight, claiming dominion over the bed closest to the A/C and the view of the busy nightlife outside. Then the exhaustion after only the first day of vacation, winding every person to a bit of a temper and mood.

I don't know about you, but my "Vacation" definition is usually "more than two days out of the house". That is the only requirement. It doesn't seem to matter where my vacation venue is, whether it's a trip to grandma's house for Thanksgiving, a weekend working at a homeschool convention, or even a sleepover at a friends house. Anything that takes me out of my normal routine is a vacation in my mind.

As for my friends, the beach is a popular vacation spot, along with Disneyland, DisneyWorld, New York, and Hawaii. But with those vacation spots comes rigorous planning and scheduling, packing everything you might possibly need, and preparing several months in advance.

Now, I'm not saying these aren't bad vacation spots. They're great. I'm not saying that I am not a packrat who always takes more than I'll ever need "just in case". I am.

Spiritual Popcorn

Most people have not heard of the term "Spiritual Popcorn".

Whenever I bring it up, I’m always interested in hearing what people think I am talking about.

Some people think of Christian Worldview vs. Modern Movies.

Some people try to compare it to the heat and the pressure, that creates a perfect piece of popcorn, with how God touches a cold heart and makes it light and fluffy.

A few people think it has something to do with Popcorn Chicken Prayer.

But I’m talking about something a little more addictive.

Actual popcorn.

Don't Belittle the Little

A 10 minute nap, cleaning off your desktop, holding hands, a cup of your favorite drink on the porch during sunrise/sunset, finding a nickel under the couch cushions...

There are some things we all know are the best things in the world: The Little Things