tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24149009155338113272011-07-07T21:33:19.698-07:00Aaron Howardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11460005295520077720noreply@blogger.comBlogger831100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2414900915533811327.post-52596952447850427762010-03-02T18:29:00.001-08:002010-03-02T19:52:22.927-08:00

It has been almost 6 months since I moved down to the Los Angeles area. It's crazy to think that I have almost been down here for half a year already. So much has happened...is happening...and continuing to change that it is really hard to keep pace with it all.Valencia, California: _______________________________________I live at almost the northern most extent of Los Angeles county next to

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Don't have too much time to elaborate on this, but I thought I would share it since it is noteworthy to my daily walk with God and is helping me to better understand how to serve God where I am. I am currently learning to find satisfaction with God where I am as well as learning to trust God with my future and the daily 'tomorrows' that can seem overwhelming to me when I try to face them alone in

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Aaron Howardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11460005295520077720noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2414900915533811327.post-28705413186103831062009-11-18T14:00:00.000-08:002009-11-19T13:55:04.181-08:00

About a week and half ago, Shannon and I left Ontario airport at about 1:30am in the morning and set out for Minnesota to see our good friend Jonathan. Due to work schedules and time that we could get off work we left on the 6th and planned on returning early on the morning of the 9th (11/09/09). We had two flights in each directions: (1) Ontario, CA - Houston, TX & Houston, TX - Minneapolis, MN;

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It would seem that despite having left this country 3 times to live in another and adapted rather well to living in southern China, I manage to struggle with adjusting to new living situation even if it is only 1000 miles away instead of 5000. Weird things seem to irk you at the most peculiar and unproductive moments and leave you feeling kind of like a grouch. It's not like I made this move

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Everything has been moving so fast that I really haven't had anytime to think about all the changes that have been taking place... In the last month I have done two things that I thought I would never do again: (1) Move to the Los Angeles area and, (2) work for Starbucks again.I wake every morning thinking it is strange that I no longer wake up to anything I am used to seeing - whether that is in

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(Back: Laura, Me, Rachael; Front: Shannon, Jonathan,Joelle, and Jodi)Inspired by the true events of training in the great state of California, more specifically La Quinta. To be honest it is very difficult to even know where to begin. I think this maybe the first time that I really felt like I had time to sit down and process everything that has been happening to me since I left Washington on

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So I haven't really updated this for awhile and it has been due to a couple of factors.1. While I will be in China I have found out that it probably would be better if I don't use this as my main source of updates. 2. I can't really pick a new place to start blogging until I find a site that won't be blocked while I am in China.3. Another seemingly interesting complication that has come up is

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Yesterday and today have been a great time for collecting myself and just relaxing; something I certainly don't specialize in. Yesterday I woke up late, took care of medical document problems in correlation with going to China this fall, and then went and hung out with my friend Ryan from Starbucks. We went and worked out and L.A. Fitness and then retired to his apartment to talk and eat - what

Aaron Howardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11460005295520077720noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2414900915533811327.post-33837402529545555802008-06-02T12:28:00.001-07:002008-09-04T21:28:48.207-07:00

The last few weeks have been a blur. At the same time, if you would have asked me during that time how time was passing I would have said SLOW. Of course, such a statement doesn't really tell you anything you don't know already about life, but I seem to be in that season - the SEASON of WAITING.When I have been at work (Starbucks), my time has been mostly spent try to recapture my sanity or

Aaron Howardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11460005295520077720noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2414900915533811327.post-60111767478996738142008-05-05T12:57:00.000-07:002008-05-06T11:33:37.217-07:00

Since I had the time I decided I should put up some pictures of my sister whom I adore. Yeah.We decided that we should take some pictures that were silly.This one makes me laugh...I am not sure what we were going for...I suppose we were going for "smug"...This looks awkward.....Jaime said that this is what you look like when you face is squished against the window...I told Jaime we shouldn't

Aaron Howardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11460005295520077720noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2414900915533811327.post-33377175082882715572008-04-29T14:58:00.000-07:002008-09-04T21:31:05.431-07:00

In setting out for Redding, Ca last Friday morning I did not envision everything that would take place between then and now. Nathaniel Eells and I had decided to make the trip to Redding a few weeks back in order to see the graduating class of 2008 and a few friends of ours in Redding. On Thursday night Nathaniel drove down from Yakima to spend the night at my house in Vancouver so that we could

Aaron Howardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11460005295520077720noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2414900915533811327.post-77078824101890896072008-04-01T14:00:00.000-07:002008-09-04T21:29:15.644-07:00

As some of you may already know I have made the decision to return to China. For many of you it may come as no surprise, but for me I honestly did not know where or what I would be doing after deciding not to continue with the credentialing program at Washington State University. In some ways it seems as if my ideas gave way to to reality and made an escape. A good escape at that!Enough of my

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It has been over a week now since I started working at Starbucks and things are going well. I have enjoyed the new challenges as well as a change of scenery as far as work environment goes. My training coach Missie is pretty hilarious and rather energetic no matter what time of day it is. The training has been rather extensive and has put all the fears of making coffee one can have to rest. I

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As I was starting to write this blog I realized that one of things that I most often struggle with is entering a new season. The last 10 months have been no exception. Since returning from China and graduating I have been struggling and wrestling with questions like:- Where do I live?- Where do I go to school? (Or do I go to school?)- Where do I go to church?- Where do I work?In all honesty -

Aaron Howardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11460005295520077720noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2414900915533811327.post-1768891764691804522008-02-03T12:44:00.000-08:002008-03-02T11:29:23.072-08:00

Hordes of stranded people have been forced to spend the night in the open in sub-zero temperatures at Guangzhou station (BBC) Storm-hit China calls for 'faith'I must first admit that I am not the one - though I should be - to go to prayer. So often I realize the need - and power - for prayer, whether that be for our family, friends, and/or country, and yet, I continually fail to act on that

Aaron Howardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11460005295520077720noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2414900915533811327.post-37053054389664683262008-01-29T14:20:00.000-08:002008-03-02T11:28:47.544-08:00

Well, life always has an interesting way of working itself out. After jumping in and out of hoops to get into the School of Education at Washington State University, I decided it wasn't for me and quit. Go figure! Most of my friends say - and think - that I will be in school forever; I can't necessarily argue. However, it is fun to watch your friends' eyebrows raise after you tell them that

Aaron Howardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11460005295520077720noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2414900915533811327.post-1810180374399200842007-11-17T01:10:00.000-08:002008-03-02T11:27:59.028-08:00

So yeah. Some of you may have already read this via e-mail and the such; however, for all you that didn't and if you want to know what is going on - here you be!It has been a long time since I have written anything. Plus, I actually have a chance since Thanksgiving break has started (I know some of you are thinking "How can that be?" - It's because students at Washington State University are

Aaron Howardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11460005295520077720noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2414900915533811327.post-33801430478809848112007-07-30T19:29:00.000-07:002008-03-02T11:21:31.915-08:00

This one will be brief, but I wanted to share what I listened to at Ecclesia last night.The message was simple, but profound for me. The pastor talked about letting go of things in the past and moving on. He cited Paul in Philippians and Colossians and the importance of pressing on toward the goal. He also mentioned the importance of the Spirit in our lives and cited one of my most favorite

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I posted this on facebook with pictures on Facebook if you have that.So many things have been happening lately that I feel I need to sit down and write them out so I can actually process what has been happening.Towards the beginning of this month I spent a week as a counselor with high schoolers from First Evangelical Church down in Madras, Oregon. I had a great time. It was also very

Aaron Howardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11460005295520077720noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2414900915533811327.post-14923916094195832292007-06-22T19:34:00.000-07:002008-03-02T11:08:40.828-08:00

As I sit here typing I can still smell aroma of WD40 wafting off my hands as a result of trying to get my old bike working. When I say "bike" I should clarify that I simply mean "bicycle" and not a motorcycle. It took me two days of randomly looking around my dad's shop to find my old bike stuffed behind an assortment of random junk including a rototiller, some wood pallets, and a huge cardboard

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As of Late: Life in Washington Since returning to the States and back home to Washington things have kind of been a blur. I returned to the States at the end of April just in time for graduation and to see everyone run off like it was nobody's business. That weekend was nuts! All I can really remember was

Aaron Howardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11460005295520077720noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2414900915533811327.post-21488809231270835012007-04-20T19:36:00.000-07:002008-02-29T17:39:24.171-08:00

Once again Andrew Evans is my source of inspiration! Woot!The last week has been one of the most confusing and at times difficult weeks that I have had thus far in my journey. Our Father has been incredibly gracious and good humored though, so things continue to go well despite my frustrations, misunderstandings, and lack of energy at times. Today, for all intent and purposes, was the last "real"

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I can't tell if these last two weeks have been flying by or just dragging on. I honestly have to say that I'm torn here. Everyday seems to be just a reel of flashbacks and experiences that I have had over the last four months. It is almost like a play by play of my life with different highlights everyday. I walked in on a conversation that some of my friends were having the other day that dealt

Aaron Howardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11460005295520077720noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2414900915533811327.post-46121433492000018862007-04-01T19:38:00.000-07:002008-02-29T17:39:24.171-08:00

So this last two weeks was spent putting pictures to the places that I had only ever talked about or read about in books. It some ways I think it was possibly one of the coolest experiences that I had thus far. At the same time, I think one begins to realize the limitations of constantly visiting different tourist sites for a week straight. I say only a week straight, because the first half of my

Aaron Howardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11460005295520077720noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2414900915533811327.post-7705286063184889282007-03-21T14:22:00.000-07:002008-02-29T17:39:24.172-08:00

Once again it has been about two weeks since I have posted, but for good reasons I would argue. I have been traveling around China lately getting to visit places that I have never been before. I am currently in Qinghai, which, while considered Western China, is still located somewhat center. It is still great though. We are located at the moment in town called Jianzhe getting to know the locals

Aaron Howardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11460005295520077720noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2414900915533811327.post-7867924885285766962007-03-14T02:58:00.000-07:002008-02-29T17:39:24.172-08:00

I think it has been about two weeks or so since I last wrote to anyone back home or at school. Things have been going well and classes have gone better than expected. Well, I will try and pick up where I last left off...On March 2nd I left Xiamen in the Fujian Province for Nanning in the Guangxi Province. In an attempt to give you a visual of what that would be like if you are from America I will

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Inspired by my friend Liuan Chen So many things have been happening that I do not believe I will be able to give them justice in detail or describe fairly the events of the last two weeks. It seems that my time in Xiamen is passing much faster than I would have anticipated - as these trips always do - and I am encouraged by how much I growing spiritually as well as academically. There is so much

Aaron Howardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11460005295520077720noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2414900915533811327.post-74344910377464611382007-02-10T00:13:00.000-08:002008-02-29T17:39:24.173-08:00

Title inspired by my friend Andrew Evans.I feel like I am shaky on some of the details since I lost wrote, however, things have been going great and I am really enjoying my time over here. Over the last two weeks I have been feeling more of a peace about things and have been able to relax. I guess there are so many places I could start, but I will try to pick up from last Sunday.Last weekend a

Aaron Howardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11460005295520077720noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2414900915533811327.post-28706879758978558252007-01-31T13:30:00.000-08:002008-01-29T22:37:37.526-08:00

*beware I rambled a little and it appears to be long... :)Reflecting on the last two weeks has been very beneficial and informative for understanding not only myself but the country I am now living in. However, I think we would both agree that "living here" will mean only 3 months and while my "understanding" of China will significantly grow, I will still be a "foreigner" and lack some knowledge.

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Time here has been flying by so fast that it seems like last week might have taken place a few weaks ago. I am still settling down into the classes and figuring out what exactly my shedule is, but I am finding encouragement both in my studies and the fellowship around me. It could be so easy to spend a lot of time by yourself or simply withdraw due to the language barrier and inability to express

Aaron Howardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11460005295520077720noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2414900915533811327.post-55603754814503084482007-01-20T23:16:00.000-08:002008-02-29T17:39:24.173-08:00

Well, this is the second time that I have started writing this, however, it was a good reason that I was interrupted previously. I met a guy here named"David" - that being his English name - who is willing to practice Chinese in exchange for help with English. I hope this will prove to be beneficial for both of us as I am in need of help....lol Also, it is already Sunday here so we met together

Aaron Howardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11460005295520077720noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2414900915533811327.post-11647264904570648802007-01-16T15:38:00.001-08:002008-03-02T11:10:22.015-08:00

Everything has been going well so far. I made it out with almost everything in order. I have just got into Hong Kong about 30 minutes ago. It is pretty sweet that they have free wi-fi here and that I brought my computer with me. I also invested in a modular bay battery drive with adds about another 3-4 hours.On the other hand, the Sunday before I left I realized that I might not be able to take

Aaron Howardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11460005295520077720noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2414900915533811327.post-67355892484650481212007-01-01T19:48:00.000-08:002008-03-02T11:11:05.008-08:00

Well, I have been putting this off for awhile and it is about time that I actually scribbled something down here for all of you to see.This break has been peculiar for me in that I haven't worked...something that is becoming way too familiar in my life...and that I pretty much lounged every second possible. I have moved into my friends house - Luke - and share a bedroom with him in his family's

Aaron Howardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11460005295520077720noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2414900915533811327.post-58199899660964728282006-09-09T23:48:00.000-07:002008-03-02T11:16:03.178-08:00

I haven't posted anything in quite awhile and to be perfectly honest, I really haven't had anytime to post anything about what is going on. However, there are a lot of things going on and life is crazy as usual...but that is how I like it. I like it when it is very hectic and I can't seem to come up to catch a breath; it makes me enjoy every moment that I do get to slow down for a moment that

Aaron Howardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11460005295520077720noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2414900915533811327.post-63782034359429728432006-08-14T22:19:00.000-07:002008-03-02T11:12:13.619-08:00

Okay, I couldn't resist, but it's my sister Jessi's fault. This is my second day back in Los Angeles and I guess being the gimp that I am, I haven't gone outside at all today. I don't suggest doing it (not that anyone would...but).Anyways, my sister has been having me look over my older brother's clothes (Aaron's) to see if I would like to take any with me before I head back home. This time I was

Aaron Howardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11460005295520077720noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2414900915533811327.post-37293105414129235782006-08-10T19:52:00.000-07:002008-03-02T11:11:55.957-08:00

Well, I am currently hanging out in San Diego with Ryan Swan at his house here in Oceanside. I am still adjusting to what I think I would have normally just taken for granted...I can't seem to eat anything without looking for the bottle of tums...ugh! My friend Jason Andrews posted the comment that I am missing China and rice - well, it's true. Eating food has become a difficult task when any

Aaron Howardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11460005295520077720noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2414900915533811327.post-3470678384950942142006-08-04T22:37:00.000-07:002008-03-02T11:01:36.002-08:00

Hello! This will be my final e-mail from Nanning, China! I am heading home at 3pm today. It is currently 1pm. I wish I had more time to write, however, things have been rather hectic. Last night was our kids "Closing Ceremony", which is essentially a large ceremony that the school has us put on so that they can show off how much our kids have learned. I must admit that preparing for the

Aaron Howardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11460005295520077720noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2414900915533811327.post-40093703947020704862006-08-02T13:00:00.000-07:002008-03-02T11:00:58.164-08:00

It seems silly how much time I have found myself at the internet cafe. We are putting on a big concert tonight for the kids, which I think will be off the hook and absolutely hilarious! The Chinese's music taste is somewhat of the late 90's in America. For the most part, this means that Backstreet Boys, N' Sync, Spice Girls, and Mickey Mouse usually top the list of top 10 favorite American songs.

Aaron Howardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11460005295520077720noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2414900915533811327.post-90306095485897162062006-07-31T14:53:00.000-07:002008-03-02T10:59:51.319-08:00

I didn't have enough time to finish all my thoughts yesterday....and it looks like I will be in the exact same situation....nevertheless I will give it my best again. I mentioned yesterday that I accidently left my wallet on the bus after having returned from Guilan. Upon returning from Guilan I had to go to the bathroom really bad (go figure) and consequently ran from the bus with all my

Aaron Howardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11460005295520077720noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2414900915533811327.post-24733534293000737602006-07-30T20:58:00.000-07:002008-03-02T10:59:29.319-08:00

Sorry...it has been quite awhile since I last wrote anybody. Well....so much has happened and unfortunately there isn't too much time to talk about it....blast it all. Here we go...by the way I am listening to random Chinese pop.... So last week was utterly hectic and somewhat stressful...I thought several times about writing, but never chanced upong jumping over to the internet cafe. It was

Aaron Howardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11460005295520077720noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2414900915533811327.post-300895647789272402006-07-22T20:38:00.000-07:002008-03-02T10:59:29.320-08:00

Writing these emails...I have to pace myself or at least wait a few days before talking about what is happening over here. Where to start...this week was long and short all at the same time...go me! I believe I left off talking about Monday night at our Nativity scene...yeah. That night left me so drained amd eventually caught me off guard on Wednesday. Tuesday was pretty nice though; both

Aaron Howardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11460005295520077720noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2414900915533811327.post-25636189662482968892006-07-17T18:17:00.000-07:002008-03-02T10:59:29.320-08:00

Well yesterday started the second week here and things seem to be moving as rapidly as ever over here; especially every time you sit down to write you realize that you are 15 hours ahead of the people that are talking to back home. Since we had time to actually sit down and plan out our second week (unlike the first week, which was kind of whatever we could put together), I volunteered with two

Aaron Howardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11460005295520077720noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2414900915533811327.post-6773625040500635202006-07-15T18:39:00.000-07:002008-03-02T10:59:29.321-08:00

Hello! I am currently in Nanning, China! I thought I would let all you folks know how I am doing! Due to the fact that language is highly sensitive, I am limited in what I can say, but here you go.. __________________________________________________________ So the last email that I sent out...I don't think everyone got, but that might be for the better considering I was really really tired.

Aaron Howardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11460005295520077720noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2414900915533811327.post-37869487238925652092006-06-22T23:27:00.000-07:002008-01-29T20:06:52.632-08:00

Tuesday afternoon I boarded flight 602 with Alaska Airlines departing for Las Vegas not knowing really what to expect. I have been watching people I "know" get married for awhile now and haven't really thought too much about it, except the occasional comment "Everybody is getting married!" - no but seriously = ). This time has been a little different though. My friend Jesse is getting married to

Aaron Howardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11460005295520077720noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2414900915533811327.post-54588703851178608782006-06-08T09:07:00.000-07:002008-03-02T11:19:56.582-08:00

So my trip down to Redding and Placerville was everything I expected: it didn't involve any homework, I got to see friends, and for the most part, was just able to relax. I must put forward my disclaimer and/or lame excuse as a friend if I didn't see some of you....I am terribly sorry! Well, no more excuses short of begging on my knees will save me so I shall be silent now.It was kind of odd to

Aaron Howardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11460005295520077720noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2414900915533811327.post-54204184086522030062006-05-31T16:41:00.000-07:002008-03-02T11:20:21.775-08:00

So this one time I drove down to Redding. Yep, I am in Redding. I can't believe how much I have missed this place..sad day. I managed to convince my dad to give me the rest of the week off and immediately heading south out of Washington to see friends. I did forget about how long that drive can feel and how tired one can get when driving for longer than 3 hours, although I made it here in 6 hours

Aaron Howardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11460005295520077720noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2414900915533811327.post-62063488520402249172006-05-26T12:43:00.000-07:002008-03-02T11:14:16.880-08:00

Well, I have been home for four weeks now. The first two weeks went by in somewhat of a daze as I was not really doing anything besides lounging around and wondering why each day seemed shorter than the previous. I was about to lose my mind having nothing to do and barely being able to bring myself to read a book. It seems that after school that reading loses its allure and you find yourself

Aaron Howardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11460005295520077720noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2414900915533811327.post-73298419461527868932006-04-27T23:53:00.000-07:002008-01-29T20:11:17.543-08:00

RULES: The 1st player of this "game" starts with the topic "6 weird habits/things about yourself" and people who get tagged need to write a blog about their 6 weird habits/things as well as state this rule clearly. In the end, you need to choose the next 6 people to be tagged and list their names. Don't forget to leave a comment that says "you are tagged" in their myspace comments and tell them

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It is that time of the year for all of us; whether we try to run from it or face it like an oncoming avalanche of horror followed by massive amounts of coffee, late nights, fast food, and pretty much any other form of sweets we can get our hands on. Yes. You know what I am talking about. The papers, tests, 'second midterms" or whatever that means, projects, oral presentations, and other small

Aaron Howardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11460005295520077720noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2414900915533811327.post-48190681836809120442006-03-19T01:19:00.000-08:002008-01-29T20:13:37.624-08:00

Today was a rather good day! I spent my morning trying to sleep in. I say trying because I can barely ever sleep past 8 am. However, I tossed and turned until around 9:20 am! From there I went to Yaks, which I really like to do on Saturdays, although the weather made a turn around of some sorts from its usually blandness and decided to show some sun. Unfortunately, I had some homework, but what

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Friday nights are always a little bit slower, but it's nice to be able to stop and think over things once in awhile : PI was blessed the other night to be reminded of God and how he is reflected in his creation. I was sitting at Starbucks (no suprise, I know...) and had just got situated when I noticed this little girl peering around the corner ( I was the Lake store). She continued to peak, then

Aaron Howardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11460005295520077720noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2414900915533811327.post-36439886932579292842006-02-02T10:45:00.000-08:002008-01-29T20:25:27.044-08:00

Hope, I am starting to believe is not something one is naturally inclined to, but rather something that one continually rails at until some unexplicable event occurs in which there has been a profound revelation, which upon recieving is only understood by the reciepent who when asked by his friends "How do you produce hope?", responds "You just do." Hebrews 11:1-3 says, "Now faith is

Aaron Howardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11460005295520077720noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2414900915533811327.post-46812046528012366092006-01-27T16:34:00.000-08:002008-01-29T20:26:36.753-08:00

t's true... I could possibly spend the rest of this semester figuring out all the ways that I won't be able to do all my assigned readings, projects, presentations, papers, and who know's what else. I have all the time possible to worry over and over about every way possible I won't make it...I need a little reworking and change of mind...Since this semester started I have been running as fast as

Aaron Howardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11460005295520077720noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2414900915533811327.post-36793185519015432762006-01-18T23:30:00.000-08:002008-01-29T20:27:20.577-08:00

Starting back up is always hectic I suppose... You're caught up (if you're me that is) trying to do everything just right and trying to make sure everything is just lined up so. I think I have come to grips being the worst half-hearted perfectionist ever...Okay, perfectionist minded at times.Since last semester I have been struggling greatly spiritually; struggles are to be expected just not when

Aaron Howardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11460005295520077720noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2414900915533811327.post-81214031485509498312006-01-13T13:45:00.000-08:002008-01-29T20:28:07.061-08:00

So things have been off without a hitch! I mean everything is just moving so fast around here( I am not sure if any of you feel like that as well), but I can't keep pace with everything going on. I am taking a lot of good courses, but frankly I am not sure I have what it takes to make it through; I would like to think so. I have all the books lined up nicely on my "current classes shelf" that

Aaron Howardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11460005295520077720noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2414900915533811327.post-60569870579570396962006-01-03T15:39:00.000-08:002008-01-29T20:29:11.840-08:00

Well folks, today was the day!Last night, after weeks of looking, my father and I called on a 1996 Subaru Legacy Wagon (Brighton), which happened to have been posted that day. Apparently, the owner already had four people ready to go see the next morning. So we offered to come and look at it that night, which was a little out of our way since we live in La Center, Wa and the car was located in

Aaron Howardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11460005295520077720noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2414900915533811327.post-91775932030329117112005-12-30T13:24:00.000-08:002008-01-29T20:29:49.998-08:00

So Christmas break is proving to be truly odd at times. Half the time I am not exactly sure what it is that I am suppose to be doing here.I am don't have a job and well I don't really do anything...There is good news though, I have been finding more time to hang out and find some quiet time now and then. I am also getting to see some friends that I don't get to see too.Also, I am currently

Aaron Howardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11460005295520077720noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2414900915533811327.post-46047720405353965712005-12-26T05:13:00.000-08:002008-03-02T11:15:33.615-08:00

So last time I tried this I spent about an hour compiling all my thoughts about family, struggles, and grace...frustrations as well..funny thing the whole thing disappeared into the dark oblivion of internet space when I hit 'post'. oh well.So Christmas has come and gone; left its wake of shopping, hustling, bustling, and running about to see everyone and everything that you hadn't seen earlier

Aaron Howardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11460005295520077720noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2414900915533811327.post-45442915962210405862005-12-20T00:43:00.000-08:002008-03-02T11:15:33.615-08:00

So this is kind of going to be a really long blog - well that is if I get out all I have to say about the last couple of days after the xbox incident....After I wrote you all about my run in with the xbox, I came down with a deadly case of food poisoning. I somehow, after having a great meal served to me by the Mills (a friend's family I stay with when in town), woke up on Saturday feeling like i

Aaron Howardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11460005295520077720noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2414900915533811327.post-38174196710718839142005-12-16T22:01:00.000-08:002008-03-02T11:15:33.616-08:00

So I am back home now. It is soo good to be back in the Northwest! I absolutely love the colors of Washington: deep greens, dark blues, and the deep purple sunsets! It is all so good!Anyways, I will stop ranting, I know how many of you live in California and that is quite alright. So I got back in, without too much traffic, around 4pm yesterday. This was preceded by some of the best food that I

Aaron Howardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11460005295520077720noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2414900915533811327.post-37839162137459173762005-12-14T11:38:00.000-08:002008-03-02T11:26:14.454-08:00

Almost done, but one more large impasse stands in my way: the C.S. Lewis exam. Dear goodness, I hope I do well on this test; I need to at least maintain my B in the class. I just need to get it over with so that I can think about, well nothing really - I think that would be great.Yesterday seemed so hectic that I thought that everything was moving at a million miles a second - okay not really.

Aaron Howardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11460005295520077720noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2414900915533811327.post-35832011440739093252005-12-10T01:56:00.000-08:002008-01-29T20:36:25.275-08:00

Well I have to say that I felt the greatest lately; more free or something of that nature. It's like I have finally been given to run again. To run and just keeping running for the heck of it with no major concern at the moment except turning my heart back to the Lord. I suppose it would sound funny to those of you reading this if you knew: a). that I took a three hour nap in the middle of day, b

Aaron Howardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11460005295520077720noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2414900915533811327.post-24623540728071980082005-12-04T20:36:00.000-08:002008-01-29T20:37:09.899-08:00

This semester has proved to be one of the most interesting years of my life yet. I am fascinated with the fact that every time six months pass that I find myself inside yet another world; it's creator always seems foreign and recognizing the environment around me becomes possible - everything is foreign.It's funny to think that one can spend so much time looking for the future that he loses sight

Aaron Howardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11460005295520077720noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2414900915533811327.post-21758852339882968872005-10-31T08:55:00.000-08:002008-01-29T20:38:15.356-08:00

So much of yesterday was spent at the 'new' starbucks over there on Lake Blvd., which I would have to say that I rather like (especially the long narrow part off to the right as you walk in). I figure I probably got there close to 3:30pm and didn't leave until around 11pm. Yeah...that does sound a little exessive, so don't feel bad if any of you laugh at that. Prior to that I had spent most of

Aaron Howardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11460005295520077720noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2414900915533811327.post-22270907510724512722005-10-03T11:12:00.000-07:002008-01-29T20:40:26.567-08:00

This last month has been a really difficult time for me, as I don't always adjust to changes in and around my life. I wish I did. Nonetheless, I was at starbucks yesterday, when I realized that i had been, in a way not see by myself so well, placing myself before my relationship with my Lord and Savior. It was on depending on others for my happiness, that I had decieved myself.. I guess it

Aaron Howardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11460005295520077720noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2414900915533811327.post-39808360198539522842005-08-31T09:08:00.000-07:002008-01-29T20:41:33.526-08:00

Well, off we (me and the team) go to Santa Cruz. It should be a really good time. I have never been to Santa Cruz and there is talk about beach soccer, which sounds really cool. I hear this place is "hippie-like" I am not exactly what that looks like to other people. Perhaps, since it is in southern California it will mean people with ty-dye (sp?) and shorts? I have an idea of what a hippie would

Aaron Howardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11460005295520077720noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2414900915533811327.post-11999882100640642362005-08-29T17:45:00.000-07:002008-01-29T20:42:19.549-08:00

Well Summer is coming to an end rapidly; not that this can be seen by the change in the weather. Unless, of course, you mean the difference between 110 degree weather and that of 90 degree. Honestly, despite being from Washington, I have come to prefer the nineties, however I wouldn't mind some rain and some clouds. ( I know, I know) Seriously though, the changes could be represented by the

Aaron Howardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11460005295520077720noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2414900915533811327.post-35427706499737330652005-08-24T17:34:00.000-07:002008-01-29T20:44:01.440-08:00

I guess we can all say that things are constantly changing and the direction that they will take is never really known. I enjoy the beauty of the unknown, but playing it into the eleventh hour can take its wear. So much....so quick, can make everything seem like a blur and really cause one to question a lot of things.The funny thing is that I don't really want to question things, I want to say

Aaron Howardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11460005295520077720noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2414900915533811327.post-68047610433164663522005-08-02T20:44:00.000-07:002008-01-29T20:44:45.216-08:00

I was sitting with my pile of books as fate would usually have it when I realized something about my own character..or perhaps the way i work the way i do.For the last couple of weeks God has been really laying it on my heart, that is, my incredible selfish nature as well as my unearned pride. It is a rather interesting thing to have continually run through your mind. Moreover, the feeling that

Aaron Howardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11460005295520077720noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2414900915533811327.post-18176996492453856072005-07-31T22:07:00.000-07:002008-01-29T20:46:25.627-08:00

So I just spent the last week back home in Washington trying to take it easy and enjoying the relatively cool weather back home. However, suprisingly enough, it was averaging around the 90's and wasn't exactly what I had hoped for. On the other hand, I realized it has been awhile since I actually spent any large amount of time in Washington during the summer.I rushed home on the 21st, being a

Aaron Howardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11460005295520077720noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2414900915533811327.post-7775128825062387442005-07-19T11:26:00.000-07:002008-01-29T20:48:00.832-08:00

It's all about fellowship!!!So this week has been crazy. By week, I mean starting last monday when everything started to move fast and very slow at the same time. I have been on this mode of thinking everything needs to move faster and get over with so that I can get to the events in the day, week, month, year that are coming up.Last week was about trying to go to Washington with Josiah to show

Aaron Howardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11460005295520077720noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2414900915533811327.post-58043308869605588242005-07-09T23:38:00.000-07:002008-01-29T20:49:03.074-08:00

Well, the wedding is over and all the guests are heading off to their undisclosed locations...I must admit that it is weird to go to a large wedding where you know the all the immediate family of the bride or groom and not really "know" them.That was exactly the situation that I have been experiencing lately....My cousin Alex, the eldest, is one of only three cousins on my mom's side of the

Aaron Howardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11460005295520077720noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2414900915533811327.post-24604655770014263792005-07-07T16:58:00.000-07:002008-01-29T20:50:20.341-08:00

So I was blogging and the blasted thing decided to force me to log in again before I realized that I would lose all the information that I had typed already....oh well. Also, the title has no significance...I was just forced to make one up = )So the last week has been both a blessing and a test. I feel like I am learning so much about my identity in Christ and my place in the body of Christ. At

Aaron Howardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11460005295520077720noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2414900915533811327.post-41109528149842100212005-06-25T15:52:00.000-07:002008-01-29T20:51:04.913-08:00

Life extension.....what does that mean?!? Man that phrase cracks me up! I sat down after one of the weirdest days that I have had in awhile....almost everything has seemed euphoric and out of the norm...I woke up this morning around 11am to find myself sitting at my desk going through part of what me "ideal" routine would look like. Reading part of Oswald Chambers My Utmost for His Highest (

Aaron Howardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11460005295520077720noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2414900915533811327.post-27454471372447369162005-06-22T11:38:00.000-07:002008-01-29T20:53:06.025-08:00

Well, here is yet another day that I count down the last 30 minutes of my existence before swing shift at Simpson. The last week or so has seemingly doubled my activities, giving life to a little more unproductive one. I am now a part of the leaders at the junior high youth group, a part of a small group, and constantly meeting friends of mine for fellowship. It is rather awesome!In addtion,

Aaron Howardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11460005295520077720noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2414900915533811327.post-68381922471617795642005-06-07T13:12:00.000-07:002008-01-29T20:53:45.374-08:00

So i have noticed that most of my summer has been spent telling myself that I am going to do this and do that...but to be honest my summer has been quite the opposite of everything that I have planned.... Go figure right? I am sure many of you out there are like "well, what did you expect?" Honestly, I don't know either. But hey, I figured some plans and goals wouldn't be that bad of an idea;

Aaron Howardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11460005295520077720noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2414900915533811327.post-54564623075816419752005-06-05T23:29:00.000-07:002008-01-29T20:54:25.551-08:00

Well I just got back from Los Angeles and I am back in Redding. It is so weird sometimes to think that I consider this place my home now. Being in Redding has given me just that much more room to breath and do some growing. It was really nice to see my brother (Aaron), sister (Jessi), and Mom2 (Mary). I know what you all must be thinking.....Mom2 what? Well...yeah...I have a few quote unquote

Aaron Howardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11460005295520077720noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2414900915533811327.post-90044397713602443252005-05-23T11:51:00.000-07:002008-01-29T20:55:49.287-08:00

This summer has been one of the most interesting summers I think I have had in awhile. All my priorities and concerns are rather different and contrasting to the rest of my life. I mean the last six months have been focused on bettering my relationship with my Lord and Savior. Things are continually changing and/or dying related to my past and character....I still believe that every 6 months

Aaron Howardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11460005295520077720noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2414900915533811327.post-44141607075426230162005-05-21T13:52:00.000-07:002008-01-29T20:56:40.340-08:00

I was reading Ephesians 1-14 this morning with my roomate and going over what verses 13 & 14 talk about the seal.Ephesians 1: 13-14"13And you also were included in Christ when you heard the word of truth, the gospel of your salvation. Having believed, you were marked in him with a seal, the promised Holy Spirit, 14who is a deposit guaranteeing our inheritance until the redemption of those who are

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