Another Tuesday Night

Small Group is amazing! Tons of learning taking place, not only by the "new believers," but by everyone, myself especially. If you don't know me personally, I tend to talk a lot.... A lot, a lot....
Hence the blog. Anyways, I have learned to shut up and let other people talk.

I love being surrounded by people who aren't perfect, people who are just, well, people. They are letting there guard down and I'm reciprocating.

We are planning on doing a group community project sometime soon. I really want to adopt a llama! But I think everyone else is leaning towards the HUGS direction or just helping our local community. I can't wait to get these things rolling, and see how God is going to affect us all by serving other people. I can't wait to see our group take serving to the next level and get other people involved as well.

This just seems to be a great beginning to friendships and growth!

Ever Wish?

You could be really good at something without ever practicing or trying? I do, as lazy as it may make me sound, I wish I never had to practice at music. I wish I had perfect pitch and could play anything just by hearing it once. I was watching the movie August Rush today (mt favorite movie) and it just so happened to re-kindle my love for music. I have always loved music and playing, but have been very focused on other things i.e. wedding, so its been put on the back burner.

I really feel like I should get back on it. It turns out I actually have more time on my hands with not having to drive home at 11 every night. I still practice every so often, but would like to on a regular basis. It would feel pretty good to get back up on stage of some form and play in front of people since its been a while.

I just started volunteering in the High School Group at EastLake and they seem to want and need more musicians, I love the bass guitar so I think thats where I'll start.

Moving Forward

A lot of things took place today, none of which were actually on my list of things to get done. Today was one of those days that you have a long list, then a million other things come up, and you feel like (or in fact there was) no progress being made on said list. I've been told that the 80/20 rule should apply here, 80% of the work you do should be planned and you should leave the other 20% for things that come up. So how do I get better at managing my time and ensuring the 20% doesn't become 100%.

Here is how. (Granted stuff happens that you just have to deal with.)

1.) Have an estimated plan or agenda for the day. (If my day is outlined and I am chipping away at my list, it will keep me focused and not allow "unnecessary" things to come up.)

2.) Better manage the 20% that comes up. (Can this be handled by someone else? Are they available to take this on?)

3.) Evaluate if the 20% is even fitting for my area. (Often when we are the "nice guy" and do things for people we never get anything we want done accomplished.)

4.) No matter what happens, Keep Moving Forward. (If I sit and complain about how long something is taking, it takes longer, just knock it out and move on.)

Any other ideas? Let me know!