Bullet Word Vomit.

Haven't blogged in over a month.  While I had a post on the way, I eventually got out of the slump I was in and don't really feel like finishing that post right now.

One thing from there, though--I enjoyed the stream-of-consciousness-esque post that I had, with its ability to capture exactly what I was thinking and feeling and the way things seemed to me at the time.  Will definitely be doing more of those.

To quickly bullet my last month and whatever thoughts come up about it:

• Went to Tradicao, a Brazilian steakhouse today.  While it was incredibly pricey, it was really good.  We went to the Stafford location first, only to find out that it was still closed for renovations as it had just moved... so we drove all the way to the Webster (Clear Lakeish) location, about 30 mi away on the other side of Houston.  lol.
• Then we went to The Drink Station.  Was pretty happy that I could finally go.  Creepily saw someone I knew (of) there and met her.
• Work has been rather slow... and I feel like I take advantage of my independence and ability to pretty much just count however many hours I want to
• MCAT studying needs to be done way more.  My fellow MCATers are kicking my butt in terms of how much they study.
• Coming out to a few people during the past couple discussion group during large group... it's been difficult, but I think it's getting easier.  I need to view homosexuality as evidence of God's grace in me, not something to be ashamed about.
• The past week there's been a conference on Music Through the Mind.  Mostly pretty good stuff.  Really wish I could've made it to last night's talk, which dealt with language and music, but I had Bible study.  Still, definitely glad I could make it to that and lead it with such dynamic people.
• Living at Johnny's place has equaled many lost hours of sleep but also many tremendous blessings.  There was one time when I was eating a meal his mom cooked for both of us, and we were silent for a few minutes, just chowing down.  It felt so homey.  Suddenly, the thought, "I've always wanted an older brother" popped into my head.  And for that short time, it felt like I did.  I really cherish that moment.
• Of course I've had other older brothery moments with Johnny, but that is the most distinctive.
•  I decided to let Alison know that I creep on her and the other freshmen.  Ah well, that had to come out at some point.  xD
• Volleyball's been a lot of fun.
• Sean Kim's been great too.  He's such a friendly guy, and one of my stronger guy friendships.  I definitely appreciate his presence... wish he could come to HCC.
• Pretty Little Liars has been intense (watched the last three episodes in a row last night), and I'm glad MasterChef is back, even if there's a lot of emotional stories and not much focus on cooking.
• God has shown me that I care too much about how others view homosexuality or me... like I shouldn't be so emotionally invested in their thoughts.
• CCF has felt overwhelming at times.  But it's still good, and it's forcing me to extend grace and not hold bitterness towards people.  xD
• Ashley's an awesome girl, and I'm thankful for the chance to get to know her better.
• Lonely people (or those who are forgotten about) make my heart ache...  I wish no one would feel lonely, and I wish everyone could feel God's love and have that infuse into their lives.  So I'll try to be that manifestation of God's love as much as I can to the lonely.
• Then again, sometimes it is necessary for people to feel lonely, as a part of sanctification or as a way of drawing closer to God.  However, I should still reach out to them... but it's something to keep in mind.
• Next school year may somehow be much more difficult.  oops.  But I'm pretty excited for it to start back up.  Much dependence on God will prove crucial...
• Joanne and I have the longest, most consistent wall posting ever.  Seriously.  Go check it out.  They should prob be on fb messages, but eh... we'll just parade it around, I guess.  "Make everyone jelly."  haha.
• Came out to Pastor Tarn (Jason?  Pastor Jason?  Gahhh, I still don't know what to call him), and he suggested this book.  Good stuff--I'll probably upload some quotes from it soon.
• Pretty excited to be a camp counselor at Camp Impact... gah, why does it still have to be over a month away?
• As a general rule, guys suck at replying at e-mails.  Gotten rather fed-up.  More opportunities to extend grace and not hold bitterness...
• Over-eating = loss of self-control = sin.  While when I over-eat at buffets, it's cause I want to "get my money's worth," and not because I can't stop eating, it's still bad.  I found this all out from realizing that apparently... it is not normal for people to feel like throwing up after a buffet.  Or to actually throw up...
• Having said that, I've so far been to Thai Village, Thai Spice, Shiva's, Dimassi, and Pupusa Buffet's lunch buffets.  Only at Thai Village's buffet have I gone to it repeatedly... like 3 times i think.  *edit* (6/24/11) just remembered today that I've also been to Sweet Tomatoes twice... lol.  So good...  =D

Ok... so that's like some thoughts from this past month.  Cool.