3...2...1...Liftoff

Today was a momentous occasion for the U.S. space program as the shuttle Discovery had a smooth launch at 10:39 am for its return to flight after being grounded for over two years due to the Columbia tragety in February 2003. I attempted to watch the launch from our office rooftop, but our view was obstructed due to extensive cloud cover. All I could see was a portion of the trail through a small break in the clouds. It ws still quite exhilerating to watch the replay over an internet webcast on my computer. One of these days, I will actually go out to the Cape to see a launch. Not only will I be able to SEE it better, but I will also be able to HEAR it and FEEL it!

Life Goes On

Well, there's not real easy way to say this, so I'm just giong to come out with it. Bryan and I broke up today. But don't worry about me, I'm not asking for your pity or anything. It was actually somewhat mutual. We both wanted different things and there were some very important factors that were missing from the very beginning, one in particular is God. My faith is the most important part of my life. It is my #1 priority. I want the person with which I intend to spend the rest of my life with to share these priorities. I know that it rare, but I believe it is worth waiting for. That is one thing that I take into consideration with whom I may date. Bryan is looking for a serious relationship that may lead to a life long commitment. While I am looking for that too, I knew it wasn't with him. I was partially holding out that some things may change. I regained hope when he agreed to come to church with me, but I could tell that his heart was not in it and at this time, he had no intentions of making it a priority. This wasn't the only factor, but it was one of the bigger and more impotant factors. On the upside, we are still going to try to remain friends, if possible. While I did care for him, and still do, my feelings for him were never as strong as his feelings for me. In actuality, I feel pretty good right now. In a way, the pressure is off. Now I don't have to be so concerned about what he may be thinking or what his intentions are.

When I look around at the people I know, especially the members of my family, I see many relationships which I admire and one day hope to aspire to. In particular, I look at my parents. In my eyes, they have the perfect marriage. Sure, I've heard an arguement or two while growing up, but they work through it because they love each other. They have a great love for each other. But even greater than that, is their love for Jesus. I pray that one day I will find someone just like that. I know God has someone picked out who is perfect for me. If only I knew when and where to find him.

So it's back to the land of Singledom for me. But it's totally cool. I may be a little disappointed, but I'm not heart-broken. Life goes on...

A Lazy Weekend

Since many of you decided not to post today, I thought I would update you on my weekend. As you can see from the title, I didn't do much this weekend. I spent most of Friday & Saturday with Bryan watching tv, and movies, and movies on tv. We went to see "Fantastic 4" on Saturday. Surprisingly, it's a very good movie. I think I'm really starting to get into all these superhero movies. Go figure. After the movie, we went to Publix because I had no food in the refrigerator. I got stuff to make enchiladas for the very first time. Ok, so they partially came from a box thanks to Old El Paso (I don't cook from scratch), but I thought they turned out quite tasty (and he did, too). Sunday, I went to late service then out to lunch with friends. After lunch, I spent most of the day on the couch. Now I feel well rested and prepared for the week ahead. I have several projects that need to get out the door this week.

Bryan & Me

Here you go. Here are some long awaited pictures of Bryan and me taken this past weekend. We had a really fun day. First, we went to the Tiger game against the Tampa Bay Devil Rays in St. Pete. It was a great game as we won 9-4! After the game, the overcast skies from the passing hurricane miraculasly cleared up and we went to the beach to watch the sunset,which is where the pictures were taken (I knew that picture phone would come in handy one day).

Happy Anniversary!

I'm here today to wish my parents a happy anniversary. Wow! 35 years! That's amazing! I couldn't ask for a better example of a loving Christ-centered marriage that I hope to live by one day. May God continue to bless your life together.

Hurricane Watch 2005

Well, guess what? It's that time of year again. Hurricane Dennis, a major Cat 3 hurricane, is making a target of the U.S. While all the models show the projected path hitting the keys and then up in the panhandle, with every update, the path inches its way farther east. Even though this storm most likely won't make a direct hit on central Florida, it will still bring lots of rain and wind. I just hope it won't mess up my weekend plans too much. I want to go to St. Pete for the Tiger games. It's a good thing that the Devil Rays play in a dome.

My Big Secret

I guess I've left you all in suspense long enough. I won't be surprised if all of you smart people already figured it out. Or perhaps my mom has already blabbed it. I thank you in advance for respecting my privacy in this matter. I just didn't want the interrogation that would follow and I don't want to make a big deal about it, especially during the weekend of my brother's wedding. There were certain people which I had to tell this to in person before I made a public announcement. OK, here it goes...I'm dating someone. Many of you blog readers may recall my former coworker and friend Bryan. We have known each other for a little over 2 years now, but have remained "just friends", hanging out, going to the movies, etc. Well, after a 3 month hiatus of not even speaking to each other (for no particular reason), we have decided to take our relationship to the next level per say. It's nothing too serious right now. I have no idea what, if any, kind of future we may have together, but I'm trying not to think about it too much, just take it one day at a time, and enjoy the moment. So there you have it. That's my big news. That's why I only got 2 hours of sleep before my flight to Chicago. Are you happy now?