1. As a Trekkie, I loved the new Star Trek. I think it was a succesful relaunch of the series and we will probably see at least 2 more movies with this cast. Hopefully, one of them will involve Klingons.
2. FUEL was great. Matt Rhodes and Scott Simmons did a great job planning. Andy Roy leads worship in a way that puts all the emphasis on God and Josh LeRoy pulled no punches and was very transparent. Great to catch up with the SC crew. Last year, we had 170 at the one at HQ. This year there were close to 300 gathered at the 4 Area FUELS. Though I like the ones with everyone involved, it seems like we need to do what reaches the most people. Wherever and whatever we do, I will be there as Matt’s unofficial assistant and late night activities coordinator.
3. Gonna blog about the Epicenter in downtown Charlotte sometime this week. Somebody had a vision and has turned it into a fortune. I have never seen so many youth pastors get carded in my life, but it was for the bowling alley and movie theater. The night lifestyle costs a lot and not all of it is financial. For many of the people we encountered, their drunken state was the highlight of their day/week. We all agreed that if not for the grace of God, that’s where we would be too.
4. I have to have a hard conversation with someone this week. I could pass it off to someone else, but I feel like it’s my responsibility. It’s about Competence more than Character. They’re just not getting the job done. I will have to get “permission” to have this conversation, but it must be done.
5. Had an interesting experience at Mi Pueblo Mexican restaurant yesterday. Lousy service, but it was the best burrito I’ve ever eaten. Again, it deserves a full blog later this week.
6. Got to make some FHTM business calls this week.
7. I thought Annie Duke got robbed on the Celebrity Apprentice. Personally, Mr. Trump, I think the only role models you could find on this show were Clint Black and Herschel Walker. I don’t remember them cursing anyone or throwing anyone under the bus. Were Joan Rivers 30 years younger and pulling her act, she would’ve been fired much earlier. It was reverse ageism I think. She won because she was old. My son is older than her face though.
8. Red Sox got a big win against Tampa Bay last night. I just hope Pedroia’s injury isn’t that serious.
9. For some reason, my phone’s ear piece isn’t working and I can only hear calls on speaker phone. Also, my txt’s won’t go to Twitter anymore. Not a good thing to happen when you’re out of town.
I’m off to Denton Elementary for lunch with the girls. It’s pizza day!
they say pedroia should only be out a game as a precaution. lets hope that is it.