tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-86129003670461120312012-02-16T02:31:50.971-08:00chrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07284726809049758056noreply@blogger.comBlogger111100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8612900367046112031.post-6566300369219977612010-03-14T23:49:00.000-07:002010-03-14T23:59:28.128-07:00It is officially 2010! Actually it is March 14, 2010, but who is counting anyway.<div>I am again blogging ... taking time out of my odd schedule to share my deepest thoughts and reflect on the world around me.</div><div>Dear faithful readers (mom), I am sorry for the delay in writing. I am going to blog more frequently from here on out.</div><div>I feel there are big things on the horizon, new <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">endeavors, be checking back for future updates, the think tank is in full gear</span>. This is an exciting time.</div><div>Onward and upward.</div><div>Godspeed.</div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8612900367046112031-656630036921997761?l=sarcasticdreamworld.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>chrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07284726809049758056noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8612900367046112031.post-9652739383308212062009-07-30T12:06:00.000-07:002009-07-30T12:19:07.562-07:00I want to be weird, well not weird ... more like odd. Different from the norm. One that stands out in the crowd. One that rises above the circumstances and succeeds when the rest fail. One that sets a goal and achieves it. Not because of what I've done, but because of the blessing and favor on my life. I cant help but succeed. Even when things look impossible. I know the one that makes the impossible, possible. And every time I turn around I'm reminded He's right there with me, whether it be a dime on the porch or a butterfly in the backyard. I know He's got my back and He's leading me to where I need to be.<div>I'm happy being different. Try it, you just might like it.</div><div><br /></div><div>Godspeed, children.</div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8612900367046112031-965273938330821206?l=sarcasticdreamworld.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>chrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07284726809049758056noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8612900367046112031.post-5059605112150961892008-12-15T02:34:00.000-08:002008-12-15T00:43:12.790-08:00The only way to know if you can fly is to walk to the edge of the cliff and jump.<div><br /></div><div>What are dreams? I personally feel dreams are God's way of speaking to us. Me, like most people I know, don't shut up long enough during the day to actually listen, so God has to get to me when I'm asleep. It is an ingenious plan because it is very hard to talk back when you are asleep.</div><div>Well back to the question at hand: What are dreams? Well I guess I should say, What good are dreams if all we do is dream. And talk about how good life "will be" when that dream finally comes true. Its been said that faith without works is dead. Also a dream without actions is just a wasted night of sleep. I'm done with wishing on the proverbial star. I am going to make my dreams a reality. I have big dreams, so you can expect big things. I can see the edge of the cliff in front of me, and I am ready to jump.</div><div><br /></div><div>Onward and upward, Godspeed children.</div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8612900367046112031-505960511215096189?l=sarcasticdreamworld.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>chrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07284726809049758056noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8612900367046112031.post-28607390233684365632008-11-14T22:38:00.000-08:002008-11-26T08:10:43.903-08:00Yes it is true, I have not blogged in a while. Every time I sit down to blog, I find I have nothing to say. But since a lot has happened in the last month here it goes:<div>First of all, I don't lose. So don't even try.</div><div>I play by the rules, I am genuinely nice to people that don't necessarily deserve it. And I remember minute details that most people overlook. (And lawyers love that)</div><div>Take from this what you may, but all I'm saying is I have favor. When you mess with me you are messing with the God that created the heavens and the earth, and everything on the earth. He knows your every thought before you even think it. And He is pretty good about letting me know what's going on and how to deal with it. For many are the plans of a mans heart, but it is the Lord's purposes that prevail.</div><div>He has already told me that I win. So it doesn't matter how long people drag their feet, or "act a fool." I just smile and know it only takes a "suddenly" for everything to change. I'm not worried about what tomorrow will bring, because I know the one that created those tomorrows. And He has got my back.</div><div><br /></div><div>Do what right, it can all be over in a twinkling of an eye.</div><div>Godspeed, children.</div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8612900367046112031-2860739023368436563?l=sarcasticdreamworld.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>chrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07284726809049758056noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8612900367046112031.post-91733376106386849352008-10-30T00:06:00.000-07:002008-10-30T00:46:43.994-07:00What is it in us, as humans, that makes us do the things we do?<div>Most of the time we are setting ourselves up for failure, but never the less we try and try again.</div><div>What is in our chemical make up that makes us scared to try new things. You might say,  "Oh Chris, I'm not scared to try something new." But how many times have you "broken the mold" or left your comfort zone. The status <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">quo</span> is safe, to deviate from the norm goes against our nature as humans. We have a natural drive to be safe and secure. <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">That's</span> why we make "safe" decisions. We will go out on a limb, but not far enough to let go of the tree.</div><div>You might talk to that extremely attractive girl, you may even ask her out on a date, but the whole time you are hoping and praying that she will say no. Because if she says yes, then you have a whole new set of problems and stresses.</div><div>We are a race of people that scream for change, but are to proud to admit we are scared of what the change might bring. So we will sit back and complain about the way things are and how things are handled. Blaming everyone else for our problems and never taking responsibility for our actions.</div><div>Change is inevitable, a definition of insanity is to do the same thing over and over and expect different results.</div><div>Just make for certain that the change that is being made is for the right reasons.</div><div>Don't base your life decisions off of feelings. Feelings change, the only thing that remains the same is Jesus Christ.</div><div><br /></div><div>Go with God. Let your yes be yes, and your no be no.</div><div><br /></div><div>Godspeed, children.</div><div>Chris</div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8612900367046112031-9173337610638684935?l=sarcasticdreamworld.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>chrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07284726809049758056noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8612900367046112031.post-70576607317764418112008-10-27T23:54:00.000-07:002008-10-28T00:44:01.854-07:00Today while basking in the awesomeness that is the local Starbucks. I looked down at the counter and saw a <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">flyer</span> that said something about being creative. After getting my coffee from the extremely attractive <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">barista</span>, I was left to ponder the deeper things of life. My mind wandered back to a conversation I had with a friend awhile back about what goes through my mind while being creative. First of all, just a disclaimer, my mind works differently than most people's minds. I think backwards most of the time, example: If you tell me to drive to a certain destination I automatically start from said destination and work my way back to here. Like a reverse GPS system. I know its weird, but its me.<div>But back to the creativity, when I am faced with a task and need to be creative, my brain will get pictures of finished products. As a page designer for the Sioux City Journal I need to be creative on demand and under a deadline. I don't have time to draw a sketch or doodle, unless I am in a meeting, then I doodle all over my news budget. When I get the orders from the editor, my brain starts going, I would equate it to flash bulbs on cameras. I usually get 4 or 5 ideas in a matter of minutes. And then I whip out the finished product in no time flat. <div>I consider myself to be creative. Creativity is a gift from God. A talent you could say. Either you have it or you don't. It is rarely learned. Not easily taught, but perfected with practice.</div><div>Looking at it from a "higher" standpoint. Creative, by definition is to create, or make something from nothing. So something that is created is a creation.</div><div>Other side of the coin. Evolution. To evolve, by definition is to take something that is, and change it into something else.</div><div>For anything to ever be "evolved," it must first have been at one time created. It is impossible to evolve something from nothing.</div><div>God gives the power to create, or be creative. The is no word in the dictionary about someone with the power to evolve, or be <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">evolvtive</span>.</div><div><span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">Every time</span> I look up at the sky and see the enormity and awesomeness that is God's creation it makes me realize how small and insignificant I am. But God cared enough about me to send His only son to die upon a cross for my sins. The least I can do is live for Him.</div><div>Don't live your life taking things and trying to "evolve" them into something that will never make you truly happy. Ask Jesus to come in and create something new inside of you.</div><div><br /></div><div>I'm done with mediocrity. It's either all or nothing. The promises of God are yes and amen.</div><div>Let's do work, son.</div><div><br /></div><div>Godspeed.</div><div>Chris</div></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8612900367046112031-7057660731776441811?l=sarcasticdreamworld.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>chrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07284726809049758056noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8612900367046112031.post-79272784808176029002008-10-24T09:56:00.000-07:002008-10-24T10:27:50.096-07:00Its been awhile since my last blog, and for the two or three faithful readers I am sorry for the delay. I seriously couldn't think of any thing to blog about until today. So here it goes:<div>While driving to pick up my daughter from preschool this morning I passed a used car lot. And stumbled onto a rare treasure (actually it was Emily and Gabe's old Expedition), after watching the price slowly drop over the last few months, I would of thought it would sell like hotcakes. But to my dismay it is still sitting there. </div><div>As I passed by I noticed the brightly colored used car window sticker exclaiming "extra clean." This car lot is going about it all wrong. Usually cars say things like "low mileage," "gas saver," "excellent condition." So being the logical thinker that I am, I quickly jumped to this conclusion: The car doesn't have low mileage, it is a gas hog and it is not in excellent condition. The only good thing about the car is it is "extra clean." Every car lot I have ever been to washes their cars. </div><div>So in theory ever used car is "clean." It doesn't raise the appeal or selling point to make it "extra clean." That is just washing it more than once. "It might not run the best, or have the most fuel efficient engine, but by golly it is clean." With that salesmanship I'm surprised that every car on that lot is not sold.</div><div>If that theory actually worked, then if you are looking for a girlfriend, just take two showers instead of one and boom! Instant ladies man.</div><div><br /></div><div>Just a thought.</div><div>As always, man shall not live by bread alone.</div><div><br /></div><div>Godspeed.</div><div>Chris</div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8612900367046112031-7927278480817602900?l=sarcasticdreamworld.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>chrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07284726809049758056noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8612900367046112031.post-68910834863448012982008-10-13T08:38:00.000-07:002008-10-13T11:57:44.337-07:00It is a mystery to me why more people don't negotiate prices when they are shopping at a store. We look at the tag and hand over the cash, never questioning who decided the value of that tacky sweater you might only wear once. Next time you are making a purchase take a look at the tag. Most tags have the letters M.S.R.P. printed near the price. Most people don't even know what that means. It stands for: Managers Suggested Retail Price. First off, who is this all powerful Oz of a manager. And why is he the final authority on what I pay for the things I buy. The biggest mystery to me is the word "suggested." Just because some guy with a cool name tag that says "manager" on it suggests I need to pay a certain price for something, the entire retail world takes his word as the absolute truth. The only absolute truth in this life is Jesus Christ, and last time I checked he wasn't the manager at Target. So next time you are at the checkout lane and the clerk gives you your total. Write a check for whatever you feel like, but make sure to tell the clerk that you took the manager's suggestion into consideration and felt that your check should be enough to cover the charges.<div><br /></div><div>On another note, after gentle persuasion I have come to the conclusion that chili is in fact a soup. I apologize for the miscommunication and hope that I didn't just crush anyone's universe.</div><div><br /></div><div>As always, let your yes be yes, and your no be no.</div><div><br /></div><div>Godspeed.</div><div>Chris</div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8612900367046112031-6891083486344801298?l=sarcasticdreamworld.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>chrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07284726809049758056noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8612900367046112031.post-60736448821281791992008-10-06T13:05:00.000-07:002008-10-06T13:29:18.993-07:00<div>Some trust in chariots, and some in horses, but we will trust the name of our God.</div><div style="text-align: left;">Psalm 20:7</div><div><br /></div><div>Take out any U.S. currency. A dollar, quarter, whatever you have. Read it. Printed on every piece of money are the words, "In God We Trust."</div><div>Who are you putting your trust in? We had the biggest single day points drop in Dow history last week. I heard a reporter comment that millions and millions of dollars vanished instantly from the stock market. People are freaking out all around. Worrying how they are going to make it, looking at their bank accounts and stock portfolios and it looks like all hope is lost. But I tell you the truth, you are looking in the wrong direction. God has been telling us for years on the very money that most people are putting their trust in. But people are not listening. I think it is no coincidence that the Dow tumbled 777 points. Maybe a so-called "stock market crash" is what it is going to take for people to wake up at look to the one who created all things.</div><div>God loves you very much, and wants more than anything to have a personal relationship with you. I'm not worried about what the economy is doing around me. My Heavenly Father paves his streets in pure gold. I think he can take care of my tiny house payment.</div><div>God is a rewarder of those who diligently seek him.</div><div><br /></div><div>Be blessed. Godspeed.</div><div>Chris</div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8612900367046112031-6073644882128179199?l=sarcasticdreamworld.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>chrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07284726809049758056noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8612900367046112031.post-43517671253540646932008-10-04T21:59:00.000-07:002008-10-04T22:24:07.756-07:00<div>We were have a discussion around the dinner table this evening on what food to have on Christmas. I think it was my sister Emily that chimed in with, "Hey, lets have soup!" and not to be outdone, Matthew my brother chimes in with, "Yeah, we should have chili."</div><div>That has got me thinking. Is chili actually a soup in disguise? Why is it soup suppers at churches and other places that hold soup suppers serve chili. A "soup supper" by name alone should serve soup. Nothing else. If they want to branch out and invite soups cousin chili to the get-together. Then they need to call it what it is, a soup <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;">and </span>chili supper. If in fact chili is a soup shouldn't it be called, "Chili soup." I personally believe chili is not a "soup."</div><div>Im open to input on the controversial soup/chili debate. But I stand firm.</div><div>For I tell you the truth, "Man shall not live by bread alone."</div><div><br /></div><div>Godspeed.</div><div>Chris</div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8612900367046112031-4351767125354064693?l=sarcasticdreamworld.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>chrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07284726809049758056noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8612900367046112031.post-43404533917218069602008-10-03T08:11:00.000-07:002008-10-03T08:40:11.016-07:00The other day at work I was having a conversation with a co-worker about sayings that have out lived their "coolness." Being the trendsetter that I am I decided to start a list of "wack" sayings that should be voted of the island.<div>The first saying to get the ax is "that's how I roll." What's that even mean! If I said to you, "Hey nice haircut" and you responded, "that's how I roll."</div><div>At least make the response fitting, if I am talking about your car, rolling is a natural movement a car makes. Or if you roll your own cigarettes, or you use a rolling pin to make delicious cookies. Then by all means, stand up and proudly exclaim from the top of your lungs, "That's how I roll," but for everyone else: Just stop!</div><div>How about trying this new saying instead: "Doin' it official." Just using the word "official" tells everyone that what you have to say is by default, official. They don't even have to think about it.</div><div>So lets try it in everyday life, and scene: "Hey nice haircut!" "Yeah thanks, I'm just doin' it official." And cut. See, you just told me that your haircut was official and didn't sound like a tool.</div><div><br /></div><div>This is the first of many "wack" sayings I will try and replace in our everyday lexicon.</div><div><br /></div><div>Godspeed.</div><div>Chris</div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8612900367046112031-4340453391721806960?l=sarcasticdreamworld.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>chrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07284726809049758056noreply@blogger.com3