changing things up.

Hello Friends. I am changing things up.  I am moving blogging addresses.... please change the bookmark on your browsers... head over and check this place out. more will be coming soon as I get a chance to update everything.  check back often at the new place. lets dialogue suckas.

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Micky D Sweet Tea.

Yet... another simple gesture of random kindness that made my day. I got a text during class, "Where will you be in exactly 10 minutes?"  

I replied, "Baker 3. Why?"

The response: "Good. See you outside Baker in 10."  

Standing there... feeling like a prostitute on a street corner as I watched what seemed like the entire campus walk to and from class pass me with glancing eyes.

In the distance I see a car coming towards me with a large white cup being held out the drivers window... without even stopping the exchange is made... a large Mickey D Sweet Tea. 

The mystery driver. My roommate. 

Blessings.

abe

AJ's Diner.

In a pure moment of genius... we have decided to open a diner. Yes. That's right. James, Taylor, Adam, Andrew, and myself have decided to put our skills together to start a diner to serve our friends and to make new ones. AJ's Diner: Breakfast After Dark is open Saturday's from 10pm till whenever the crowd decides to mozy on home in Adam's apartment. It really is pure genius. We buy the food, we invite anybody and everybody we see and know to come join us... we cook it and serve it (yes... Adam and Taylor are our full-time waiters) and we fellowship...We have a little jar on the counter for donations if our customers feel so inclined to help cover the costs of a delicious meal.
Positions:
Abe - Head Chef: in charge of homemade pancakes and eggs cooked the way you like
James - Associate Chef: in charge of cracking eggs, toast, and the occasional piece of french toast
Andrew - All time dishwasher
Adam - Head waiter/General Manager
Taylor - Associate waiter


The really awesome part I wanted to share with you is this... James and I were in the grocery getting the goods for the eventful evening. We had a cart load and were heading up to check out. I ran into a guy I know heading towards the front of the store. His name is Vince and he has two kids in Campus Life... a 6th grade girl and a 7th grade boy. Vince is a great guy. After talking with him for a few minutes and catching up on his life, he asked if we were heading to check out. We said yes and he replied, "Great. Give me your cart." We were like what? No we got it. He then said, "You hang out with my kids all the time and are serve as a positive role model for them... its the least I can do." I pridefully declined.... then he said, "No. You don't understand. Got bring your car up front. I'm getting these for you. Have a great night."

What could we do?

So... we handed over our cart... at first I tried to fight him... amazingly it was very hard for me to accept his generosity... I don't know why... but it was. Regardless... it was an awesome gesture... one that is greatly appreciated... and a humbling experience. It was just a little glimpse of how we are supposed to live i believe...

Anyways... we were able to start the diner with no start up costs and were able to bank the money we made for next weeks diner and community. What a great and simple blessing.

Peace love and small children.


oh... and we got hats... haha! ballin! (the writing really isn't backwards... its just what the webcam does to writing... lol)