First Blog

OK, I have read several peoples blogs and have decided that I would like to join the world of blogging.  So, without further ado, this is my first blog.  As such, it will be an intro into who I am and what this blog will look like in the future.  Note the title and web page of the blog, your comments are welcome and even encouraged, however, I did not ask for them and do not be surprised if they are summarily ignored!

First off, my name is Scott.  I know, what an original and contemporary name.  You are probably wondering if it was mispronounced or misspelled often when I was a child.  Let me put those fears to rest.  If you were really wondering that, I cannot help you here, please visit a counselor. 

I feel that there are various things that define us, and those are the types of things that I want to include in this intro blog.  I am a Christian.  I am a Bears fan.  I am pretty certain that those things are mutually inclusive, but I may be biased.  I am a father.  I am a husband.  I own a cat and a dog.  I love my kids, my wife, and my pets.  I try to live for God.  I love zombies and am working on a detailed plan to survive the coming zombie apocalypse. 

I work as an Assistant Project Specialist for the City of Peoria's Workforce Development Department.  More specifically, I tutor at risk, 18-24 y/o adults GED skills and construction.  It is a very specialized skill set, but it does fit me well.  I love my job.  I sometimes am amazed I get paid for the job at all, let alone get paid well.  I am so blessed that this is what God has chosen for me and I pray that I am vigilant enough to identify what God's plan for me is here.

I try not to take things too seriously.  Some people would say that I take that way too far, but those people have issues.  Once again, I may be biased in that opinion.  I have no real deep personal scars or baggage.  In the airline of life, I can go through the express check-in and would never need to pay for checked bags.  I would likely be patted down every time, though, and it would likely not be by anybody that would give an enjoyable pat down.

I am overweight.  I have really been working on this part of my life lately, but find that I am lazy.  This is probably why I am overweight to begin with, but I am just recently realizing all of this.  I never knew how much this defined my life until recently.  The realization, however, has really made me want to change my lifestyle.  For example, I hate eating in the car and will avoid it if possible.  How many times have I seen the fat guy munching on a hamburger in his car and thought, "No wonder he is fat, look at him gnawing on that burger.  He can't even wait until he is home."  I don't want people looking at me like that.  I often skip desserts in public because I don't want anybody to think, "well of course he would want a piece of cake."  I take ownership of my weight and am definitely not sad or upset about it.  It is just a problem that I have identified and am working to change.

I like movies.  I love music.  I seem to really enjoy the music and movies that conflict with my growing relationship with Christ.  Although as God works in my heart, I do find some things really turn me off more than they ever did.  I love God, but sometimes wish he would stay out of my taste in movies.  Just kidding God, just make sure I enjoy those that you eventually lead me to.

I do live to see my kids smile.  They can make me angry, sad, happy, and nostalgic all in the course of five minutes.  I love to spoil them and wish that I could give them everything they ever wanted.  I am so happy I get to enjoy this gift of fatherhood.

I love my wife.  We have been married for eleven years.  I cannot believe that she is that OLD.  She really does complete my life though.  I cannot see myself in a life without her.  I am looking forward to another eleven years even though she is going to be that much older!

Anyway, there is a ton more I need to write on here, but it is getting long and eventually my boss will walk by my computer and wonder what is on the screen.  I hope this finds all of you readers well.  If you enjoy the blog, click on some of the page ads.  Oh, and read the ones I post in the future!