The Life of the Nickness

Well, a quick little ditty about my day before I give you all my results of yet another emode/tickle test.
I went to work today. it was fun. I earned mucho money.
I found out I only owe my apartment complex $13–which is good because as we all know I thought I would owe them like, $1300
On an even cooler note, I saw Jersey Girl last night–a very good movie. Everyone go watch it.
I'm more than just content tonight–I am happy.
Here are the results of todays featured test:What's On Your Subconscious Mind?

Heres my answer:
Family Life

Nicholas, your subconscious mind is most preoccupied with issues around your family life

Whichever feelings hold true, your test results indicate that right now, your subconscious mind is working overtime to resolve the issues confronting you in this area of your life — even if you don't feel aware of it.

Family life? yeah, thats probably right. Like when the heck am I gonna start my own family? LOL!

OK, so I got bored and am back to taking those tickle/emode tests. Today's featured test is:Who's Your Celebrity Soul Mate?

I’m done with training.
I start my actual job on Wednesday.
Today is friday, and there is nothing to do.
Somebody Save me.

I feel my wings have broken
In your hands
I feel the words unspoken
Inside
When they pull you under
And I would give you any thing you want
You were all I wanted
All my dreams are falling down
Crawling round and round and round

Somebody save me
Let your waters break right through
Somebody save me
I don’t care how you do it
Just save, save
Come on
I’ve been waiting for you

I see the world has folded in your heart
I feel the waves crash down inside
And they pull me under
And I would give you anything you want
You were all I wanted
All my dreams have fallen down
Crawling round and round and round

Somebody save me
Let your waters break right through
Somebody save me
I don’t care how you do it
Just save, save
Come on
I’ve been waiting for you

All my dreams are on the ground
Crawling’ round and round and round

Somebody save me
Let your waters break right through
Somebody save me
I don’t’ care how you do it
Just save me, save me
I’ve made this whole world shine for you
Just save, save
Come on
I’m still waiting for you

So my first day at Micron went really well. Lots of lectures, and computer training(which I already knew how to do) but I got a free lunch meal. I am really looking forward to working there.
Tonight I had meatless Chili for dinner and then lots and lots of fruit.(how much fruit? Well, think of an amount, then multiply that by ten)

So I got my serving of Fiber for the week. LOL!

My MensHealth Magazine came in the mail. It has Dwayne Johnson on it. Not really fond of him, but lets all admit it–he has the body I want.

Take care,
~~Nigel~~

It's monday morning, 7:09am. I leave in 20 minutes for my new job at Micron. yay. I am excited. This is the job I always wanted to get(besides the CE position, ofcourse)
I hope everyone has a fine and dandy day. I've said a prayer for you. Don't forget to say one for me too.
~Nigel~

it's Sunday and I have nothing to do. I start work tomorrow.
I'm bored.
“holla”

OK, well, incase you all don't know by now–I got the micron job! I soo thought about rapping it (to the tune of “Magic stick” by 50cent but after “I got the micron job” lyric, I couldn't think of anything else. Sad)
Ok, so I quit Abbey, and I start working at 8am on Monday. Yay for money and yay for me being able to finally pay off all my bills and be able to have some sort of social life(I can't go out on a date with a pretty girl unless I have the money to do so, duh!)

So whats everyone up to? Hopefully you all are fine and dandy. I'm just getting ready to move out of my apartment for good(10 more days and I'm home free)pray that everyone goes smooth and that I don't owe the apartment complex too much money for the way evil hole in the wall.(not to mention the usual evil stuff the apartment complexes around here always chare people for)

Quick question–why is it that you can never ever talk to people normally, but for some odd reason they send you like, at least 12 email forwards a day? And, To make matters worse,(well, worse in this matter) I'm a hardcore Christian and once people find this out I get even more forwards, but this time with a christian theme, always ending in some lame “if you love Jesus pass this on to 10 people or you don't really love Jesus and you're going to hell” message. I mean, come on. I love Jesus with all my heart. In fact, I think if Jesus had an email address I think even HE wouldn't forwards these email forwards.LOL Thats my somewhat deep thought on Jesus for today. I do save all those email forwards though(well, at least those with a christian theme) I plan on putting them up on ZTUG Online someday soon–I bet once I become a CE pastor/director they will come in way handy.

Speaking of which, I have been reading The Purpose Driven Life and wow is it good! Everyone please go out and buy that book! I'm not going to post my discoveries on here just yet, there are just some things that I feel God wants me to keep quiet about for now. but trust me, I promise I'll tell you all about it as soon as it's peachy with the Big Man upstairs.

Y'all take care now, ya hear? Come back and visit real soon.
~Nigel~

OK, so I woke up on time, took a shower, and revied my directions on how to get there. Yup, today is my first day with my new job! Everyone wish me luck. No, wait–I don't need luck, cause I'm the (manly) man! Oh yeah, can I get a what what? Lend me some suga!

LOL. That was fun. Needed to get out all of my excitement.
Hope you all are having a good day
~Nigel~

OK all, how was everyone's weekend? Mine was full of fun and excitement–lol, yeah right!

Seriously though–Saturday turned out to be a pretty good day–I ended up going to Dullus Town Center with my sister and her friend Matt and walking around the mall there, then picking up my sister's other friend Ivory, and going to Ruby Tuesdays for dinner. I didn't get back to the apartment until about 11.30pm!

Oh, and I should mention that I did pay rent yesterday too. Yay for me.

Today(sunday)was ok– the main thing is I went to Walmart and bought The Purpose Driven Life By Rick Warren. Manassas Assembly of God, my home church, is doing it (I think) and so I thought it's high time I get the book and start reading it. So look for more entries about God's will for my life and stuff, ok? Chances are I'll be posting my little discoveries and Bible studies on here for all to see and give feedback.

I start my new job tomorrow. Yay for money and not being bored!

I hope everyone out there is doing great, and feel free to drop me an email or something sometime–it's been a little while since I heard from anyone.
Cheers,
Nigel

hey all!
Just me updating my journal tonight. My dad is staying home friday and saturday, so chances are I won’t be updating until Sunday(unless I can sneak down here, ofcourse!)
Nothing too grand happened today. Cleaned more of the apartment, and snuck inside the house while my dad was sleeping. Watched A Knight’s Tale and a movie I hadn’t seen in a very long time–Boys and Girls. It’s a movie with Jason Biggs, Fredie Prinze Jr and Claire Forlani. Very good movie, I might add. Everybody go to Blockbuster and rent it. LOL

OK, so tonight I am in sort of a blah mood. Not really sure why. I think the ‘deadness’ of the apartment is getting to me. but, I have to give Jb and Sierra a break. Not really for their sakes, but more for my own sanity. Besides, quiet time alone may be just what I need. (why o why am I starting to remember the words to Celine Dion’s All By Myself?)

Thank God on Monday I start with Abbey. I have to be there at 8am and ask for some guy named Erik. Hopefully this isn’t some ploy to get unsuspecting people to drive out to woodbridge so they can murder them and ground their body parts into new carpet fibers. Yup, my imagination is still working. Yay me.

Well, its been an ok day/week, but it’s only gonna get worse.
I know what I’ll do tomorrow! I’ll read more of my books and I’ll take a look at my Bible and Concordance(lets hope I remember to pick them up from my bookshelf and take them to the apartment) and I’ll do a cool I’m-very-bored-so-this-is-what-I’m-doing Bible study. oh yeah, I’m cool.

Til I finally have a life too busy to write in this,
Nigel (yep, I’m going to keep signing this name til I get bored and change it to Hasim. Or maybe I’ll go way back into the past and start signing OneFoot. LOL!)

I just found out that in addition to my dad staying home today, he is going to stay home tomorrow(thursday) as well. There go my plans for a cool day.

Ok, well, the title of the post was just something cool I read in Josh Harris’ Book, I Kissed Dating Goodbye. I don’t really know why I made it the subject title, just thought I’d share it with you all. Besides, it’s really kinda deep(at least I think so.) I’m not really telling everyone to go read his book, but if you are, you should read it along with I Gave Dating A Chance by Jeramy Clark, just to balance out the perspectives.

Well, I just stopped off at my mom’s house to pick up some batteries and maybe a few candles, and ofcourse I can’t resist the temptation of coming down to the basement and updating my LJ. (I know, I’m actually staying at the apartment! Who would have thought? But I need to give Jb and Sierra a rest, and besides, the apartment is still mine til the end of the month, why not use it?)

Well, today was pretty cool. Woke up early and cleaned my apartment. And boy, when I say clean, I mean clean! It looks way awesome. I almost don’t wanna get rid of the place now. NOT! I can not wait to get rid of it. I only wish it had happened sooner.

What else happened today? Um, most notably, Special K came and paid me a visit! Yay! We got Subway and then walked around the mall. We even got our pictures taken in those weird little picture booths. It was way fun. Until ofcourse, on the way back to the apartment, when she tells me shes not ready for a committed relationship. I hate it when girls lead me on. I will probably never see her again.

Ack! Smallville is not a new episode! Darn it! It’s the one where they flashback to smallville when Clark’s dad was sent there. Pretty good episode all in all. Too bad theres no Angel to follow it up.

Well, time for me to get going. I gotta call Abbey tomorrow, and pay Levi a visit (I need the money he owes me like, now!)
You all take care, and don’t let the bed bugs bite.
Peace Out
-Nigel- (yup, still amused with my name change)

Hey all! I’m editing this post because TONS of people seem to want these lyrics! To all you out there who wanted them: You’re welcome!

I am in a very hyper mood tonight. I went to my Micron interview, It lasted over 3 hours!!! Coolness though, cause I really think I got in. I’ll find out in about 2 weeks.
So, for those 2 weeks, I’ll be working at Abbey. That way, if I don’t get in, well, yay Carpet and Floor work! LOL!

But, I still need money. and soon. You all know me–I could always prostitute myself out. Know anyone who would be interested? email me: dutamus777@gmail.com oh, and if you’re a guy–forget about it! LOL! We all know I’m joking. I’m not good looking enough to get money for sex. LOL.

So, I just realized that there are people who read my journal and comment, and I have no clue as to who they are. Not that I’m demanding this, but hey peeps, if you wanna post a comment on my journal, and you’re not logged into your own wordpress account, at least think of some way cool creative name to give yourself, so that I don’t have to Neotrace your IP address trying to figure out where you live–hence figuring out who you are. It gets a wee bit difficult, especially if I don’t know you at all!

Whelpers, It’s about 9:07pm. When I get back to my electric-less apartment tonight I’m going to go straight to bed, and then wake up really early to try to clean some more(and bring lots of clothes over to my mom’s house) before company arrives. I did some cleaning today–wow I need to buy more trash bags.

Ok, so I’m running out of things to say. I miss green tea, I really need to have a glass (or eight!) sometime very soon
Stay cool, and send me lots of money.
Always,
Nigel (I changed my name for my own amusement)

you all remember way back in he garfield cartoons where monday was always so evil?
Well, today was kinda like that for me, but not really. lol.
Lets see, I cleaned my mom's kitchen, got online a whole lot, and fixed the problem my dad and I were having over my late student loans(lucky for me he called to talk to melissa and I picked up the phone. Ofcourse he cant ignore it so he comments on it and I told him it was all taken care of.) The good part? He called while he was at work, which means he couldn't yell and complain about it. Yup, I'm slick.
Lets see, what else did I do? Oh yeah, I updated my quickverse program on my computer to include all the books on the CDs (this way the books are on my C drive, and I don't need the Cds to access them. I also was online a whole lot playing “email tag” with a certain individual.
One small thing to note: My ex wife, as I just found out today, still has my birth certificate and some other important documents. unfortunately, shes too lazy to drop them off at the apartment, but good for me cause she decided to just mail them.(guess she'd rather waste a stamp then drive 10 minutes)
Oh well. Now I'm at JB and Sierra's townhouse, chillaxin and about to put my clothes for tomorrow in the washer/dryer.
Yup, my interview is tomorrow. Everyone pray it goes well, and lets hope they want to hire me.
til next we meet again, (um, or at least until i update my journal again)
farewell and have a great night!

OK, so I just got back from Winchester, VA. What drove me one and a half hours away, you may ask? I went on a date! Yay me. And I just got back like, 15 minutes ago. I had alot of fun, and it was even educational (I learned what the word metrosexual means) We walked, we talked, we played video games, we even helped this one guy shirk on his father responsibilities (basiclly, he gave us bread to feed some ducks that his daughters were suppposed to be doing, but he wanted to leave and they were too slow)
So ofcourse that means I fed some ducks. Ever seen a duck peck food off another ducks ‘behind’? I did, today! LOL. Oh yeah, and everybody go check out Homestar Runner It’s mad funny!
Anyway, I really wanna do it again, very soon!
hehehehe, so I’m tired, I better get off to bed.
You all have fun.(not too much fun)

Who’s the Whore?

This is something I heard while attending a young adult service in Minneapolis a few years back. I don’t remember all of it, and my notes are pretty much gone, but I’ve tried to reconstruct it as best I could.

Hosea chapter 1-3

In this book of the Bible, God commands one of his prophets, Hosea, to marry a prostitute named Gomer. How horrible it had to have been for Hosea, a man of God, to marry a prostitute! But God wanted Hosea's relationship with his Gomer to mirror God's relationship with Israel. Hosea's life would be a living illustration of God's word–Just as Hosea was married to an adulterous woman, so God was married to the unfaithful Israelites.
For Gomer, it was not enough that a man of God chose her to be his wife. She wanted to take part in the sins the world had to offer; she missed her old life of prostitution, and decided to go back to it. Hosea, of course, was stricken with grief–Much like how God is when his children turn away from him and go back to their old ways.
Who’s the whore? We are. Every time we prostitute ourselves to something (or someone) other than God, we are committing adultery against Our Lord and Savior. Every time we have the chance, the opportunity, to spend time with the creator of the universe, and do not take it, we prostitute ourselves to the world around us. How many times have we as Christians been at the alter, begging God for forgiveness, trying to “get our right life” with God, only to turn around and continue doing the things we shouldn't be? We are no better than Gomer.
Think of it this way: Every time we turn away from God, whether intentional or unintentional, we are turning towards something else, and causing God great heartache in the process.
I remember a story I heard once of a women who attended a small group church meeting, and through the course of the meeting told the whole group that the night before she dreamed she was having relations with someone other than her husband while her husband watched on in sadness. Of course, everyone in attendance was surprised at her comment, wondering what she was thinking, until she continued on, telling everyone how God had revealed to her what it meant–in the same way her husband watched on in sadness as she committed adultery, so God watches on in sadness, every time we choose something or someone over Him.
How does the story of Hosea end? Well, He does get his wife back. But not by praying or begging, but by paying for her, just as if he was one of her customers.
You see, Gomer and Hosea had been married. He belonged to her, and she belonged to him. Yet Hosea had to buy her back from her own lifestyle. That is how it is with God. God created everything and everyone, yet His creations chose to prostitute themselves to sin and death. And, like Hosea, The only way God could bring us back to Him was to purchase us–only the cost was much higher than a few coins–the cost was the life of His only son Jesus.

Remember, I wanted to do the whole verse of the day thing??
And I forgot to include it! ack! Here it is:

Have not I commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be terrified; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go.” — Joshua 1:9

hey all, whats been going on? Hope everyone's week has been good, mine has been awesome!! Met this totally awesome person and last night we stayed up til 4am just talking. It was fun. So everyone wish me luck, and lets all hope I don't screw this one up, LOL!
Oh, one major thing to note about today–Micron called me! basically right now it's the same as Abbey Carpet and Floors–they gotta call my references and do a background check. But, once thats done, I'll go in for an official interview.
Everyone pray I get this job–it's so much better than Abbey. First off, its full time, 12 hour shifts(which means I only work between 3-4 days a week) entry level position, but it pays $12.50 an hour just to start off!! That is way more money than I would be making at Abbey, even with their 90 day raises. So, in short–pray I get this job.

Anyway, it's about 12.45 right now, and I am alone at my parent's house. I'll need to leave before my dad gets home(about 3.30, which means I'll leave a t 3pm) theres no way I plan on being here by myself when he comes home all tired and evil-like.

If I'm really lucky, I'll be able to chat online and send some more email before I have to go. But go where? My really wanna go to my brother's house, cause he has fast internet and a phone that has free LD(thats long distance for all you anti-abbreviation people out there). You know what? I think I will go there, but only at 5pm–once my brother gets home. Til then, I'll just go back to my boring apartment and clean and get ready to finally move out of them.

stay cool, don't be a fool, and I hope you all are chillin' like a villain.

ok,so I'm going to bed soon.
Wheres the ice when you need it????
ahhhhh!

Whelpers, Dinner is almost ready–I'm having ham. Yummy! Jb just got home from work too. How fun. Chances are, after dinner I'll just get online and chill for 5 hours, as is my new habit.
I finished watching the star wars saga–well, not all of them, just the final 3(meaning, the first 3 to be put out) I had never seen The Empire Strikes Back. It was good. Yoda is funny.
Well, I smell ham and I have email to reply to, so I better go. Hope everyone's day was great, and that you all didn't have too much fun while I was unable to join in the festivities
I'll post more later tonight.