Have you ever done something every day for a long time, so long it became a habit. Something you thought about all day and looked forward to. Then suddenly Bam something happens and you can't do it any more. You wake up with it on your mind you wait for a break in your day when you will be free to do it and when that break comes you're ready, you're exited then it hits you, you can no longer do that thing which brings you pleasure.
I do not do drugs of any kind I don't smoke drink (alcohol) or have a serious addiction to caffeine (although I do like a Pepsi every now and then) or any other harmful substance. But I am a uni junkie, there I said it I, its my way of getting away. Its just as much of a novelty as riding a bike or a skateboard. When I have had a rough day or my siblings have been loud (which is every day) I like to ride down the road and jump off of things. And nothing feels better than taking a hot shower after riding for a long time, especially when you get hurt (which is quite often).
Any way my unicycle is broken its had several complications and I'm at my wits end. I NEED to get it fixed before I lose my mind!!!!
Uni junkie out :(
Friday, April 25, 2008
Thursday, April 17, 2008
Passover
Ah its that time of year again you know what I'm talking about. The bland food, the cracker crumbs. Passover is here.
So far my Passover has been pretty good. For the first Seder we went to the Rabbi's house. In all there were about twenty people at the Seder and we knew them all for the most part. I really enjoyed the Seder, it was entertaining (yes a Seder I didn't fall a sleep during) funny and meaningful all in one. The Hagada the Rabbi used this year was called "A Different Night" I forgot who wrote it but whom ever he is he got tired of the stereo typical boring Seder and made a new Seder for the A.D.D. in all of us. Anyway everyone had a great time and I really felt like a part of the community.
We have been volunteering as much as we can at the Shul, and right before Passover there's a whole lot to do. So we've been kind of getting in the community a little more which is nice. The people at Shul seem to be excepting us, some even want me to go out with their daughters but we wont go into details.
Yep conversion time is just around the corner and it feels like crunch time, I'm not worrying about the needle or about taking a bath in front of a witness. I am worrying about the Beit Din, I think I will be okay about the heart questions but if they ask any factual questions, I will either freeze up or not know the answer. Mom keeps telling me its not a test its just a inquiry to see if I really want to convert for the right reasons. I know I shouldn't worry but what can you do?
I really hope people don't think that I am converting because of my parents. I am doing this for me I have always wanted to convert and I have always loved Judaism, this is my decision. I am not really an excitable person and I don't openly show my emotions so I don't want it to look like I am going through this like a robot I am extremely exited and I have never wanted something so bad.
I hope everyone enjoys their season of flavorless crackers that spread crumbs all over the house and dry out your mouth. Hag Samayoch.
So far my Passover has been pretty good. For the first Seder we went to the Rabbi's house. In all there were about twenty people at the Seder and we knew them all for the most part. I really enjoyed the Seder, it was entertaining (yes a Seder I didn't fall a sleep during) funny and meaningful all in one. The Hagada the Rabbi used this year was called "A Different Night" I forgot who wrote it but whom ever he is he got tired of the stereo typical boring Seder and made a new Seder for the A.D.D. in all of us. Anyway everyone had a great time and I really felt like a part of the community.
We have been volunteering as much as we can at the Shul, and right before Passover there's a whole lot to do. So we've been kind of getting in the community a little more which is nice. The people at Shul seem to be excepting us, some even want me to go out with their daughters but we wont go into details.
Yep conversion time is just around the corner and it feels like crunch time, I'm not worrying about the needle or about taking a bath in front of a witness. I am worrying about the Beit Din, I think I will be okay about the heart questions but if they ask any factual questions, I will either freeze up or not know the answer. Mom keeps telling me its not a test its just a inquiry to see if I really want to convert for the right reasons. I know I shouldn't worry but what can you do?
I really hope people don't think that I am converting because of my parents. I am doing this for me I have always wanted to convert and I have always loved Judaism, this is my decision. I am not really an excitable person and I don't openly show my emotions so I don't want it to look like I am going through this like a robot I am extremely exited and I have never wanted something so bad.
I hope everyone enjoys their season of flavorless crackers that spread crumbs all over the house and dry out your mouth. Hag Samayoch.
Peace out.
Ian Cauthen
P.S. did anyone else forget to count the Omer on the second night? My bad.
Wednesday, April 16, 2008
Fiction turned religion
Its interesting to think of the changes one goes through as his or her life progresses. Every thing changes as you "grow up" from your hair style to your music choice, even what you like to eat. My life has always been on an axis centered around Judaism. When I was very young we left Christianity and when to Judaism, no jesus, no church we had nothing to do with it. But we didn't have Friends or community the shul we went to was too far away and we hadn't yet really got into the Conservative movement. We still had Friends in the our old congregation so we went back and got sucked back into Christianity. Its strange how easy it is to slip into some thing when your comfortable. Any way we're back and here to stay (and no one is going to change my mind, if you want you can go on a crusade but it'll only cause you strife. I'm a nice guy till you mess with my religion) here and here to stay. No procrastinating nothing to get in the way.
Okay I've gotten off subject originally I was going to talk about something else; but what can you do. When I sat down at the computer I was going to write about a non religious subject but you know I guess some thing else was on my mind.
Stay tuned because next episode Ian is going to talk about what he initially wanted to talk about, the changes in his choice in fiction and a little about the future.
Okay I've gotten off subject originally I was going to talk about something else; but what can you do. When I sat down at the computer I was going to write about a non religious subject but you know I guess some thing else was on my mind.
Stay tuned because next episode Ian is going to talk about what he initially wanted to talk about, the changes in his choice in fiction and a little about the future.
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