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New Computer

Russell — Sat, 05 Sep 2009 23:20:34 +0000

I now have a new computer with everything transferred over. Look for a little more updates and pictures in the near future.

Week 6 and 7

Russell — Fri, 24 Jul 2009 05:15:00 +0000

Well two more weeks down and I’ve hooked up power to my new apartment that is waiting for me in Tucson. These last two weeks have been an exercise in patience. The fun is starting to dwindle and the work tension is starting to mount. Everyone up here is great, but little things bother everyone after awhile. Still, everyone has been patent when I get frustrated and that is encouraging. On a side note, I’ve finally taken the time to upload some photos to flickr. So take the time and enjoy the gallery. There are a collection of photography shots (just me messing around with a camera). Also there’s some great shots of the hoedown, clown faces, gauntlet, parents visiting, and a picture of Devin when she came up to hang out. Check em out.

On a side note, I’ve decided to put any theological lessons that I teach on Tuesday or come across when reading the word in their own category. No need to remind me that I’m no theologian, but I’d appreciate comments, thoughts, or simply statements of agreement or disagreement. Enjoy the pictures and I’ll be posting more soon.

Russ

Oh, here’s a tasty nugget of what my camera can do when it really believes in itself. Mind-numbing subject matter but I like the way my camera captures the details.

My Camera has more potential than I thought.

Week 5

Russell — Tue, 14 Jul 2009 05:15:11 +0000

Another week rolls around to a close. This week I was able to do my first ever belly flop and con a new friend into going off the blob at the same time. Two new friends in the form of Devin and Ryan from orange county this last week. Most of my time was spent hanging out or playing cards.

Also this last week I lifeguarded for the Blob competition. Much easier now that I don’t have to wear a wetsuit to stand the water. All in all I was sorry to see campers go, but the weeks are rolling by. I’ll be in Arizona sooner rather than later.

Gallery

Russell — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 17:26:22 +0000

Currently the gallery is undergoing maintenance. Look for new pictures in the fall when I have steady internet access and the ability to upgrade.

Russ

Week 4

Russell — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 17:24:43 +0000

Another week is winding down. This weekend family, in the form of Mom, Dad, and Natalie, visited from San Diego. They’re here until Sunday and providing a much needed break to just relax. In addition this group of kids has been very easy to manage. The other day we had a contest to see how fast they could crawl across the Blob and get in position with me spraying them with a hose. Current Record is 5 seconds, and the kid was flying. I can get about halfway in a second but I keep falling in. Practice makes perfect I suppose. Also, next week I’ve been told that I will be demonstrating the proper form on how to do a Belly Flop. Consequently, I need to practice so as to perform adequately.

In addition, my camera is now here so I am going to start practicing photography. Hopefully, I can get some decent pictures to upload at the end of the summer. Yesterday was the gauntlet. Charles, in rare form, started the evening well but received his comeuppance a few people later and spent the rest of the evening getting slammed into the water.

In a few short weeks I’m heading out to Arizona, where I will have ample time to transform this site into something a little more modern. For the time being, this will have to do. My lease is going to be signed soon and everything will become a little more official. As soon as loans start getting done, things will really be moving.

Things to pray for me:

-Friend in Arizona

-A good church

-Smooth move-in

-That I would continue to find friends up at Hume and be able to keep in close touch with my family once I move to Arizona

-That I would find time to do devotions each day

-That I would find time to continue correcting my book

That’s all for today,

Russ

Hume Lake

Russell — Sun, 21 Jun 2009 20:27:09 +0000

So I’ve been at Hume Lake and so far I have:Dressed up as a clown and skinned both knees.Did a perfect back flop off the blob from ten feet.Gone snake hunting at 1 in the morning.Watched countless games of cribbage.Eaten Hamburgers.Watched Corin go down slides.Attend numerous church services.And too many things too numerous to count. Consequently, I am going to start continuously updating this blog as often as possible. If not for other people to read than for me to journal my thoughts to hold on to them. I hope you get as much pleasure out of reading as I do of posting.P.S. for anyone who missed it I am now a lieutenant in the Army and a college graduate heading for Tucson for law school in the fall.Til next time.

Apps Are In!

Russell — Fri, 20 Mar 2009 01:24:16 +0000

For those of you following the application process. (I don’t actually have an readers, but lets pretend). All of my transcripts are in to LSAC and that means my reports have been sent to law schools. Now I play the waiting game. Keep me in prayer.

The Book

Russell — Wed, 18 Mar 2009 05:08:44 +0000

For those readers who want an update on my book, it is still being revised and the second book is in progress. Additionally I have blocked out the plot for all five books until the end of any major inolvement of my characters in politics. I am thinking about writing a prequel chronicling the career of Valestor and Mathair or an even earlier prequel about the Lendarei heros Anthanias and Ibraim, but one thing at a time. Yes?

New Semester

Russell — Wed, 14 Jan 2009 21:47:27 +0000

It seems like forever since the last time I wrote, but I’m trying to keep this blog more regularly updated from now on. Four classes and I still feel like I’m stretched beyond my limits. They don’t tell you when you sign up for ROTC how much effort can go into the program. I suppose that’s a good thing since I’d never have signed up if I had known what I was in for and since I’ve been forced to stay in the program the experience has been unbelievably beneficial. For anyone interested I finished applying to law school and am now trying to finish out just one more semester. Pray for me and wish me luck.

Post LDAC Blues

Russell — Sun, 10 Aug 2008 03:09:39 +0000

Well I finished LDAC and now am at Ft. Rucker Alabama doing work. I’m still waiting for my computer so I’m writing this from the lobby of my hotel. I’m sure I’ll have more to write as time goes on but for now I just want to say thanks to everyone who prayed for me for the last month. It was a great experience and I look forward to seeing all of you soon.