So what the heck is this thing called probate?

Today and tomorrow will be long, long days from the insane amount of work that has yet to be done. And yet, I find time to blog. Sometimes I amaze even myself. I know everyone has missed me but, seriously you guys, I've missed myself.

So last night there was a tornado. Not that I could see or anything but the alarm went off twice. After the second time it went off the hall director called us down stairs to say that we may have to evacuate to the basement. Of course this was baffling to me because when I think of evacuate I think of you know, actually evacuating the building. And crap! I just heard the shower go on! It's probably my brother Ethan taking a shower before me. Crap! He takes the longest stinking showers ever and wastes all the hot water! You see this is why my blogs are cool because they are what is in my head at that moment. Or maybe that's why they suck. Anywho, so he was warning us that we might have to evacuate and how it was only two miles away! Oh the horror! So I went and continued to talk online to people. As I went up my RA Stump came out of his room and asked what was going on. He hadn't heard either siren or the loud banging on doors by people when we had the meeting. Ah yes the ever responsible Residence Assistant. But he is a great RA.

Then we stayed up with the guys talking about, um, stuff...yeah stuff and man i completely lost where i was going with that story. Basically Pat's a dork cause he shaves his chest. I will be against this untill the end. But then you could be Ryan and shave... nevermind, i'll skip that part.

So I have decided that Rod is more annoying on AIM than middle schoolers. Here is a standard conversation online between me and Rod:

Chess8518: S'up Playa
Stdly709: Not much you?
Chess8518: man, you just hatin
Stdly709: What?
Chess8518: I'm gonna tell these (enter swear here) we ain't playin no games!
Stdly709: Rod I'm gonna go now
Chess8518: Dude, you still HATIN!!!!!!
Chess8518: Hey I got a real question for you playa
Stdly709: what?
Chess8518: Why are you such a SuckaMC?!>?
Stdly709: I have no idea what you are talking about
Chess8518: Don't doubt my power to sing into your heart
Stdly709: bye Rod

This is not a one time occurance yet an example of multiple conversations, most of which I leave confused, dazed and a little hungry. But yes all it is time for Jam. Then paper, then sleep, then paper again, then class and so on. Oh but the light at the end of the tunnel is coming, for small group is tomorrow night. And to all my loyal fans, here is a piece of advice: never bring up willy with steve, it's something he has a hard time talking about.

Paradox: "Mac gamer"

Ok I'm sick of this "pc bashing" by Danielson. Macs are good for somethings but Dan forgets the most important part of the computer, the computer game! Dan, Dan, Dan, why must you be so difficult? When it comes to games, macs suck and you know it.

Hey Dan, why don't you watch this video clip and then you can comment ok?

This is not the greatest post in the world...it's just a tribute.

So I was reading some comments about Keith Green and such and I just wanted to say that he was really cool. But then I started to think about he died right before I was born so I realized that I listened to music that was older than I was. (Not that that is bad, Keith's stuff is amazing for any generation) So this post is more like an interactive post but not really, but what bands are you guys listening to right now? Any good new bands that I should know about and give them a listen? I'll be the first one to go: For the past couple of days I have been listening to Juliana Theory Emotion is Dead, Caedmon's Call, Ross King And All the Decorations Too, and Derek Webb She Must and Shall Go Free. Juliana Theory is Pat's influence on me but the rest are actually what sounds good. Just kidding Pat. Caedmon's Call is good any time of the year but it saddens me to say that Derek Webb is no longer a part of Caedmon's. How sad but true. But speaking of Derek Webb I think his cd is the best cd out there if you are looking for some hardcore truth's about the truth. It talks about how the church is a whore but also a radiant bride. Man, God loves us even though we cheat on Him, how amazing is that? Ross King is a lot more personal but with an extra side of truth put on the side. If you want to take a look at one of his powerful songs click here and scroll down untill you see the lyrics. But seriously he has so much to say to us that God has convicted him of. All great cds that you all should buy. So now it's your guys turn, what have you guys been listening to?


Oh yeah, 15 points for whoever can identify the title and -500 points for listening to them.

In response to a comment of a response.

Well some things were said in cowprints blog that I read. Then I read the comments. And there was some stuff that was said and I was like, man I need to comment back, but it got really long so I was like, I guess I'll post. So here I am. Anyway go read the comments to find out the whole story. But here is what I had so far when I decided to write a blog:

"People, people please. I don't think that this love that she is talking about replaces God's love, but rather compliments it. Fact: Nothing is greater than the love of the Father. However, God uses people many times to break through and show His love to others. Also I think that marriage is something where it needs that self-sacrifice that she pointed out. Also if you read in Eph. 5, it talks about how husbands should love their wives just as Christ loves the Church (vs. 25). In verse 26 it even talks about how we should cleanse and make holy our wives. If you take that in context Paul was talking about how Christ made His Church holy and cleansed her in order to make her a radiant stainless bride, but this is talking about marriage, so in a sense, we as husbands need to make our wives clean and holy, through Christ, obviously we cannot make her holy because only Christ can do that but I think this is referring almost directly to how George wanted her future husband to break through her walls. True only Christ can do that, but he uses husbands to love her as He loved us. Pretty cool symbol if you ask me. So basically that was in response to Alie. On the other front iDan decided to analyze things, "Are girls really THAT insecure that they need a guy to make them feel any worth or freedom from pain?" No, of course not, that's not what she is saying. Let's be realistic here, in a perfect world (mainly heaven) there would be no pain, no dumb relationships that hurt, and no need to protect oneself emotionally from that hurt. However, this isn't heaven. Those things happen. I don't think it's because of insecurity that a girl would build up walls, but rather so they won't get hurt. That's not a security issue rathera not wanting to get hurt issue. Which we all do in some way but girls just do it more often (so it seems to me, could be wrong there). Maybe you've had some experience with girls that have shut everyone out so much that they are what you said, selfish and irritating. That's sad, but once agian not what George is trying to say, well at least I don't think so. What I think she is saying is that she, and other girls, put up walls from letting a guy get into that deep part of her heart. In Prov. 4:23 it says to gaurd your heart (once again, context: it is talking about sin and gaurding your heart from evil, the point however is that setting up walls is appropriate in certain circumstances). So the point is that those walls shouldn't affect everyday life or how others are treated in general but it does affect how easily someone of the opposite gender can get close to you. Maybe putting up walls like that is harmful, I don't really know, but I do know this isn't a perfect world where you need to protect yourself sometimes. Take that for what it's worth. And one more thing. When she says, "Instead, he'll want to take care of you, and remove the wall so that you won't be hurting anymore." I think* she's talking not about every hurt in every area of your life but rather the hurt and sting of a broken relationship. When you marry THAT won't be a problem anymore. Of course, they'll let you down and of course God will be there for you, but God does soveriengly place others, ESPECIALLY husbands and wives there to help you and love you and care for you. Not to take the place of Christ, but to give yourselves freely to that person and sacrifice like Christ. (If you keep reading in that Eph chapter it talks about how you should treat her as your body because no one would let harm come to their body). Alie and Dan I do know what you guys are saying and your points are valid...in another argument. God should always be #1 and no one should completely block everyone out until they are hard and cold and all about themsleves. But take that post for what it was. All it really said was, "Each one of you [husbands] must love his wife as he loves himself." Eph 5:33.


*I really don't know anything about what I just said, because I don't know George and I don't know her circumstances, this is just what one guy thought he could make of all this stuff and maybe I interpreted right. Sorry if I didn't.

If only I was as cool as Wes...

My fellow blogers:

I come to you to address the state of this nation. The blogging nation has never been stronger. We carry a torch for the rest of all blogger to follow. A light that cannot and will not be quenched. Though xanga and livejournal are always at our door we will prevail.

And so on... I really was trying to be creative there but once again I can't. So yeah, we got some pictures down below of those crazy North Central kids. I'm serious they're crazy. Like tonight we went to the cage, well me, Ryan and Pat went to the cage, and Ryan said him and Pat had stuff in common and I said, "Like you both are desperate, oh wait, Pat's not desperate," and then Ryan threw a stick at my head.

Oh yes, an update on Ali the magic bum. They took his bench. I told you they didn't actually want people to sit on the bench. He has a sign that says to boycott Barnes and Noble and Corner Bakery, I feel sorry for Ali, cause now he has to sit in front of the parking garrage.

Man this blog is suprisingly unsatisfying.

For some reason I'm just not into it tonight. Maybe that's because I'm left to do all the posting...But now that I think about it, Pat blogged today so that leaves, Alie, yeah, with and e at the end so she's not magic. And definately not posting. If I hear, "I'm busy one more time..." well let's just say I won't be like the french in that battle. Speaking of France, I thought it was hilarious that America Junior has a warship. It's as if they really thought they were cool. But seriously, Canadians are hilarious, even when they're not trying to be. Which makes it more fun when I laugh at them and then they don't know it. But seriously why the American Jr. hating tonight? I don't know. I'm in a really random mood right now. It kinda reminds me of the email I wrote to Priscilla. And it would have really been cool to put a link there to send you to the email but she never emailed it back to me! Sheesh I guy asks a simple request.

But in other news (man I like to say that, maybe I should be a news person) I received my first block of wood yesterday, it was pretty cool, I mean, who else but Allison would give you a block of would that she personally cut? I mean, that right there is a cool gift. I have it on my stereo now.

As I type this I get more and more depressed that i have to move home next year. This has been a great year with the guys. Notice my guitar. Yeah she's been here too. When ever I get asked on those online profile emails about who I have a crush on or who i would marry right now I think the perfect answer is, "If my guitar was a women, man we'd be in love, maybe that's a little strange. But hey! I have the right to marry whoever I want to marry. If you think that me being in love with an inanimate object is wrong you are a bigot and intolerant. We deserve the right to be in a legal union darn it! It's our life!" But that would be just a little to crazy.

Funny quote of the night: "Whenever I see him run I feel like I'm watching the special olympics." Which makes me think, once again about the French, for some reason unknown to me. But seriously you guys, we have to love even the French. Sorry for this utterly disapointing post, I feel unclean. Go like, take a shower or something, just to make you feel better.

Hear Ye! Hear Ye! Sir Hippoman the Third has arrived!

Well folks, Da Studmuffin, will no longer be employed here at Instant Classic, in his stead will be Sir Hippoman Thrice or to be thus known as SH3. It was time for a change, yes indeed. And besides just so I can be above reproach the word "stud" will no longer be mentioned here unless it's in reference to a horse.

In other news Far Cry is a really cool game.

In other news welcome back 8th graders, Allison and Matt...but since only Allison will ever see this welcome back Allison! I hope your guys trip was really good and that you and the 8th graders learned a lot. You'll have to tell me stories about it later.

Ali the magic bum and I want pictures

Well this was supposed to be originally about Ali the magic bum but now people have pictures on their blog and I want them too. So basically this is just my plea for someone to tell me how to get pictures. Now on with the show...


So Naperville is rich. So every morning last term when I would drive off to work I would see a man, sitting on the bench in front of Barnes and Noble. He seems like he has been there for a while and this is like 7:30 in the morning. So I'm wondering, "Is he homeless?" because God specifically tells us to give to the poor I was thinking what I could do for this guy that would make his life easier an show the love of Christ to him. But then I start to wonder. First off all, Naperville doesn't seem like the kinda town to be friendly to the homeless, especially in their downtown area. Naperville is the kind of town that has benches so it looks like people could sit down but if anyone does the police would promptly come ask you to move and not loiter at the bench. So I had no idea why they would let a bum sit there day after day at the busiest intersection in downtown Naperville. Then I also noticed that he had a nice coat, better than mine at least. His bike was brand new, and the blanket he had looked really warm. So I thought he may be a person just sitting there for the fun of it. Well time has gone on my friends and yes Ali the magic bum is still there. Except now he's accesorising and has a laptop now. Oh yeah and a sign that says something about Naperville. Actually the real story is that he has a job but just doesn't own a home because the government is after him. So of course Naperville is the perfect hide out. On another note, wait, I'm outa notes, that's all you get.