Wednesday, February 28, 2007

2 months

Well, I know it's been more than 2 months but I guess I was just takin a little time "away from it all" or whatever. Not sure exactly why I didn't post for so long but a big part of it was laziness Im sure. I kinda want to apologize for being so unavailable to everyone these past months, I think it's funny how I think Im losing touch with everyone and wonder why no one is hanging out anymore and then I realize I am drowning myself in work and Im not making time to do any hanging out anyways. Stupid Joe hahaha. Anyways, not a whole lot has been happening these past months, just a lot of work and stupid drama at work. Yesterday I almost flipped out cause one of my managers badmouthed me behind my back to the other managers, after I help her out more than anyone. But I got over it. She's mean, big whoop. It will be ok.

I miss so many of you. I don't know how to balance my life. I am trying to come back every week and be the same person I was the week before but that's kinda hard when you feel different every week anyways. Im not in a bad place at all I don't think, don't misinterpret this post, I just think I have no idea what place Im in to begin with, so it makes seeing the blessings around you a little more difficult. I am thankful still for my job, for my roommates who have been good to me, for everyone who texts or calls me randomly to keep me in the loop. I wish I had the guts to call you guys and just say hi instead of feeling sorry for myself hahaha. But I do what I can. I also don't really realize how busy other people are cause I assume I'm one of the more busy people. Typical selfish status hahaha. I wonder what I could do instead to be more productive instead of feeling sorry for myself....give me any ideas you might have!

I used to be with people all the time, or at least talking online a lot, but that's all changed since starting work and having my computer die on me. Yea I know, so sad. Im using mel's computer to blog right now, but I feel bad using it for much more. I don't even chat with it anymore. I am so used to being available to hang out I don't know what to think when I can't. But its ok. I think the worst part is I tend to think Im the only one really having a hard time, and then I wake up and look around and realize I shouldn't complain at all with my situation. I just need to learn how to cherish the time I have with people more and not think about what Im missing out on. I just realized I said basically the same thing in the previous paragraphs. Too bad haha

Um other than just the normal grind, not a whole lot is new with me. I am blogging mostly cause I saw derricks comment and I felt bad. I know when derrick complains about someone not blogging enough it must be serious because Derrick never complains haahaha. So yea, this one's for you man. Im stil prayin for you and your family too. Can't stop, won't stop.
Speaking of prayers, please pray for my friend Zach, he just learned he has cancer, and is getting surgery soon. Im prayin for you bro!

On a lighter note, my sister's second child is due on the 11th of march, which is cool cause it's my dad's birthday so that would be cool if that happened but you know how due dates are with babies haha. I haven't seen my family in a while so I bet everyone's like growing up like crazy. We'll see.

Im very confused. I don't know why I am switching between happy and kinda sad subjects. Im frustrated because I want so badly to tell a bunch of people how I have struggled not being able to have them in my life as much, but I really don't want to open up and be what I used to think was the "weak" one. Telling someone something like that takes much more strength than I had thought. So Ill just tell everyone I've been missing them and I need all of your prayers and support as well as patience with my absence. I guess it's a good time to ask why I am the way that I am. And I don't have a really good answer honestly. I just know I am drifting and I can't seem to touch solid ground. That's what He's for. He will be my rock, my strength, my salvation in the end. Help me to see it. In Him. In you. In myself. In every way I haven't and more fully in the ways that I have. I am Yours.

Why can't I just let go? Why can't I find the way to You? or to you? or you? or even you?
I make things more complicated than they need to be.
I don't give anyone else the benefit of the doubt.
But I still love everyone.
I am not angry at anyone but myself.

I thought for a little while that I was doing a meechy/kirsten-esque vague blog, but I don't do vague very well. I just dont do telling people whats going on forreal very well either. And I think that ends up sounding vague hahaha. Even those I thought I could tell I can't or haven't. but we'll see how that might change with trust in Him and in everyone else. I think Im done being a little bitch for now. Im praying for you. Say a prayer for me. and for someone else. I hope all of you are doing well and I want to see you soon! take care......much love,

Joe

5 Comments:

At 8:52 AM , Blogger Rowena & Derrick said...

Really good to hear from you. You really didn’t have to blog just cuz I was yearning for one, but now I’m blushing cuz u really did. Haha. But forrealz, great to hear an update cuz its been so long bro. I miss you man. I hope work is not too crazy. When are your days off in the next coming weeks? Maybe we can get together or something. If not then, I’ll find some time to head out that way. Thank you for you bro, I kno I don’t say it enough. I am here for you always just as you have been for me. Love & Prayers, 3D

 
At 5:12 PM , Anonymous Anonymous said...

one word! FINALLY! it's about time you blogged. don't be mad at yourself. you have no reason to be. although i miss the way things used to be, or the way we'd all get to hang out last yr, im still grateful for the random phone calls about nothing. if you ever need to talk you can call me. i WILL pick up... EVENTUALLY hahah. and everytime you think you're missing out on something, don't worry about it because chances are, you're not the only one. you're a busy guy! at least you're not "needy" hahaha. thanks for sharing yourself in this entry. sometimes you need to be vulnerable...and you're not any less of a person or man by doing so. im very proud of you. thank you for YOU former family leader. you're still a hero in my book. praying for you always. keep your head up.

 
At 1:33 PM , Blogger Brenton said...

Much love fo real. Yah i know it's been tough lately with the work grind but also that you love to keep busy. You're handling very well son and I know that HE is just pushing you to learn more about yourself and those you Love. I'm sorry i havn't been as available to chill as much lately but I appreciate ALL that you do, especially with the craziness of lately. MUCH LOVE fo real. Damn, we really need to go on shopping adventures with derrick again haha also so you can rock those Green Beans! Love and prayers most definitely.

 
At 6:54 AM , Blogger kathleen said...

can i comment on a comment?

derrick used the word yearning in the same line as cuz.

for some reason that just boggles my mind.

 
At 9:32 AM , Blogger kirsten said...

you got mad comments son. maybe i should do that too. not blog for 2 months and then spring one up outta nowhere.

anyways, where you been at!?! although i can't go to buffalo exchange cuz of lent, we can still hit up the stores yo!

 

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