Tag: gifts
Nothing to Say
by Daniel Cole on Apr.24, 2010, under Personal, Thoughts
What does one say when inspired to write, but has nothing to write about? That is where I am at.
There are so many things in life to enjoy, but oft we fail to even appreciate the most obvious. The beauty of nature, the flavors of fresh food, a good strong wind through your hair, a clear starry night sky, a long hot shower, the love of one’s family, the company of friends, God’s unending blessings. We’ve been given taste, touch, smell, sight, hearing, and our minds to observe the world around us, experience it, learn it, use it, and understand it.
There are times when I get caught up in the day to day and loose track of when it is. April has just disappeared. I’ve just let it disappear. I need to make a change and appreciate everything and every moment God has given to me. Life is a wonderful, one-time only experience; I want to make the most of it.
Personal Recapping
by Daniel Cole on Dec.28, 2007, under Personal
It always seems to go that when I want to write, I never have anything to write about. Well, I think I’m getting old, because I wanted to get socks and white t-shirts for Christmas and I was excited when I got them. Most of my gifts this year were practical or something that I needed. While school is out, I’ve been working about 9 hours (including an hour lunch) each weekday. I’ve actually quite liked it. I really enjoy doing internal tech support, it’s quite challenging. I am always learning something new.
I’m pretty used to living on my own now. Going home for 4 days over Christmas was odd. It didn’t feel exactly right. One thing I’m not adjusted to yet is cooking everything for myself. Most of the stuff I make is made for more than one person. Also, coming up with the time to actually cook the food and clean the dishes afterward can be a hassle since I work late. I’m trying to expand my menu of meals, but going to the grocery store enough to keep the 4th of the refrigerator stocked isn’t all that much fun. It’d be better if I could buy food in bulk, but I just don’t have the space for it. It’ll be just another year or so and I’ll be able to move out on my own (when I’m working full time).

