Lazy?

As I sat working on a paper, I realized I hadn't updated in, approximately, a long time. Time to change that.

So! Life's been a whirlwind. Albeit, an organized one. There's been a ton going on, but it's been routine. My weeks consist of school, work, Bible study, and soccer.
However, there was an event to break the monotony.

Seth and I decided to go to Chicago. This trip was under the guise of attending an Adobe seminar, and, though the seminar was quite good, I think the main reason we went was just because we could... Cabin fever was setting in, I'd never been to Chicago, and that was enough reason for us!

It was a pretty exciting experience. By far the highlight for me, though, was not the city (though it was awesome) or the seminar (though it was enlightening). It was the people we met. Namely, the homeless. We met several. The one who sticks out the most was a young man just slightly older than us. He was a really neat guy. He'd lost his job, been on the streets a few months, and was trying to get enough money to travel to Columbus and get back on his feet. Unlike the others, who were either bitter or lazy, he said he had gained incredible perspective being on the streets. He even recommended we try it for a week sometime.
Anyway, we talked to him for over an hour, and were able to pray for him and share truth with him. It was an amazing blessing. We gave him some money in exchange for his email (heh, heh).

So! Since then, the routine has been the norm. Life is enjoyable. Definitely looking forward to Spring.


I've found something odd lately. I've always known I'm pretty different, for better or worse. What's hit me lately, though, is how I have never met anyone with a personality even close to mine. I can't figure it out. I have next to nothing in common with most guys, which is weird enough as it is, but more so than that, maybe my mind works differently. It's really hard to describe. I don't struggle with the same things as most guys, I don't really find a huge rush in "machoness", either. For example, tackle football, arm wrestling... You know, the usual testosterone-pumping-it'll-grow-hair-on-your-chest type stuff. It's always slightly entertaining to be in a situation where that happens.

Setting: A snowy yard.

Guy 1: *throws snowball at guy 2*
Guy 2: *throws snowball back*
*a wrestling match breaks out, admist much roaring*
Girl: *rolls eyes* "I don't understand guys at all." *questioning look at me*
Me: *helpless shrug* "I don't either."

Maybe that little illustration helped you get the idea. Orr, maybe not. Either way, that seems to be my predicament. I don't understand girls (who really does, anyway?), and I don't really seem to be much of a normal guy, either. So then, the pertainent question is: What am I?
And the question that follows is: Am I the only one like me?

The answer to that question is eluding me at the moment. However, there is something I do know. My identity, whatever that may be, is safe in Christ. My personality is something unique He has given me to use for the advance of His kingdom. Maybe I can't relate perfectly in personal matters and interests to the people I know, but God is my constant.
Someday, I'm sure I'll find someone like me (hopefully, it'll be my wife), and until then, when it happens, and for the rest of my life on earth and beyond, God will be there for me.

That is not to say I somehow don't enjoy the people I know. I love 'em more than you could imagine. In deeper matters, I love talking over things, praying, and supporting. All I'm saying is, in those deeper matters, I haven't found someone to match my interests, struggles, and dreams.
I am aware that having that is not a "must", as the whole Christian walk is defined by unity in differences. I am perfectly happy if I never happen upon someone like me, but I think it would be pretty awesome if I did.

SO. That turned into a ramble. Don't mind me, people. My mind just unloads when I start writing.

Matthew 11:28-30

"Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light.”

Love you guys.
Nate