Welcome to Adventures with Phil v2.0

So what is/was Adventures with Phil and where did "Step it up a notch" come from? Well, I used to do Adventures with Phil e-mail updates to let everyone know about the happenings in my life. If you're wondering, I originally got the name idea from the Red Green show, where there's a segment called Adventures with Bill.
Now, where did "Step it up a notch" come from? Before I go into that, there's something else I want to say. Even though "Step it up a notch" was hilariously funny in its original context, and the 20 or so of us who were there will definitely remember it as such, I am finding it is becoming more than just something I say; it's like a life motto, like the one the Three Musketeers had.
As I think about the words "step it up a notch", what comes to mind is the idea of doing more/going the extra mile, which also brings to mind Jesus' teaching in Matt 5:38-42. For me, applying step it up a notch means going deeper with God, building stronger family relationships and recognizing that I have the ability to reach out to help someone in need, no matter what the need is.
This section is getting too long so please make your way to the sidebar to find the origin of the phrase "step it up a notch".

Friday, May 28, 2010

Dear God: I'm doing the best I can

As my life progresses, I can't help but feel a bit like an alien. What I mean is that it seems everywhere I go/have gone, it's like I'm just passing through and I don't really fit in. I don't know if I've ever felt like I belonged. Is this normal? Maybe life is just a series of "passing through"s? Will I ever find a place where I belong? A few months ago, I came to the realization that I really don't belong here, but also that no matter where I go in this world, I won't belong there either and it's because deep down, my spirit knows that I belong in heaven with my Lord Jesus; even so, for whatever reason, that offers me no comfort now.

Maybe Carrie Underwood has got it right; check this out: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LraOiHUltak
I wonder if Carrie Underwood is a Star Wars fan; I wonder if she realizes that after she marries Mike Fisher, she will be Carrie Fisher... :D but I digress; I really must have ADD.
Oh, I am such a fool. Why do I keep making the same mistake again and again? A part of me just wants to give up, the other part doesn't; if you were in my shoes I believe that you wouldn't give up on me, so why should I give up on you? I just don't know what to do. I don't know why I can't seem to let God have this part of me.
And I am so tired; tired of running; running from the things that scare me; running away because I'm afraid of getting hurt.
Oh, I just don't know what I'm doing. Well God, you've definitely got your work cut out for you.

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Tuesday, May 18, 2010

Testing, testing, one, two, three

So, this blog post is supposed to automatically upload to facebook, but my last 4 blog posts have not automatically posted. So we will see what happens this time around.

I read an awesome quote the other day that I'd like to share:
Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness, that most frightens us. We ask ourselves, Who am I to be brilliant, gorgeous, talented, and fabulous? Actually, who are you not to be? You are a child of God. Your playing small doesn't serve the world. There is nothing enlightened about shrinking so that other people won't feel insecure around you. - Nelson Mandela

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Sunday, May 9, 2010

Back off! Get your own sandwich

I slept in today. It has been quite a while since I have done that, a very long while. It was almost 10 when I got up. I remember last week sometime, don't remember which day, it was probably Sunday, or maybe it was 2 Saturdays ago, well it was a day I didn't have to work, anyways I got up thinking it was probably pretty late (ie. after 9) and that I should be up getting ready to do whatever and when I looked at the clock it was 7:30! So today when I got out of bed, I expected it to be similar because it felt the same.

Where did this phrase "Back off, get your own sandwich" come from again anyways? I vaguely remember it being in a commercial from the 90's, but I can't remember what it was for. I think it had something to do with mustard... Anyways, I should get back to studying, my exam is tomorrow.

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Saturday, May 1, 2010

Used cows for sale

I am a terrible student. I find no motivation to study. Granted the last 2 weeks, er make that 5 have not been the greatest and so my studying has pretty much been non-existent. I'm pretty sure I have ADD. Or it is more than likely, as Leeland Klassen put it: "I have a learning disability; the technical term for my disability is called lazy."

How is it that I have survived the last 4 months? The only answer I can give you is: only by the grace of God. There really are no words that can adequately express how great my Jesus is. But I am reminded of the lyrics to a song by Relient K, the chorus goes like this:
Never underestimate my Jesus.
You're telling me that there's no hope.
I'm telling you you're wrong.
Never underestimate my Jesus
When the world around you crumbles
He will be strong, He will be strong

Finishing off my practicum was physically draining and unfortunately doing it as quickly as I did provided me no benefit. Moreover, by my calculations I should have been flat broke at the end of February. My part-time income came in around $700, my fixed expenses totalled close to $600 and variable expenses between $50-100. But then I found myself having to cover for one of my roommates as he lost his job and had difficulties paying rent and utilities. Where did that money come from? I don't know but somehow I was never short.

By now you can see that the title of this blog has nothing to do with its content. But you have to admit that you probably read this because you were curious as to what I had to say about used cows for sale :P Well I don't have anything to say except apparently it was an actual sign somebody put up :D

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