Just call me Inception...

...Cause this post is going to get deep. Multi-layered, but minus the Leo, spinning tops and massive confusion, I hope. Let's start off light...

I just saw Harry Potter with Leah at Station Square and I've come to some conclusions. First off, people are rediculous when it comes to movie viewing. A movie that's selling out everywhere should sell out everywhere, no? When asked if it was sold out an hour pre-showtime, the lady almost laughed at me. Where's the love in our culture for oldschool cheap theatres? Why do we need a million stairs and chairs that rock back slightly? What happened to you, culture, you used to be cool. Furthermore, Harry Potter was actually pretty good. It's not a representation, it's an interpretation, I keep telling myself something like that to get over the deviations in plot. Lastly, they should have said Happy Christmas, not Merry Christmas...stupid Americans.

Nextly, as I make up some words, (since I can, we're in my dream and I'm crafting the rules) allow me to inform you of some wonderful news. We have our venue. That's right ladies, gentlemen, and underaged users of the internet who may/may not creep me, we are officially set for the 11th of June, with a booked reception location (Burnaby Winter's Club) and a booked church (G-Chap, woot!). The BWC is pretty amazing, I must say, especially when the price is factored in. I'm so excited about the whole thing, I was on a high for most of the day just thinking about how awesome stuff is. My high was only made greater by some more gift registry at the Bay. What fun that is. However, heartbreaking when sales are there and you just want to buy it all at the low, low prices that are on for such limited times. Annnnnyways, great day, wedding stuff working out, snow, all reasons to smile.

But as I promised, we're going to Inception this thing and I'll get as deep as possible. This is my favorite level. I've discovered only recently what a challenge it can be to follow Jesus into all situations. This weekend I was faced with a dilemma of sorts, and I froze in uncertainty of how to approach it, or how to sort it out. When surrounded by darkness, I knew it'd be wrong to turn my back on it and abandon people in these areas in search of only self-enlightenment and happiness. So I stuck with it, but in being present, I never considered I consented to the behavior. Leah called me out when I told her about it, and she was entirely right. It's wrong as a follower of Christ to turn my back on sin, and sinners. Cause A. I am one of those sinners, and no greater than any other broken man, and B. that's not how He set his example for how to be. So the other problem is that I just stood by passively. It's wrong to turn away, but in saying nothing, my presence is felt in no greater degree than if I had been gone. Following Jesus means speaking when I'm faced with evils or sins, not turning away, but not just watching it happen. I'm glad I've got people who will set me straight, and a God who will be with me in these hard times, should they occur again. Now it's just time to ask for strength to overcome my fears and worries in the future.

Time for the kick.

We're back at the BWC and having a great time. Yaaaaaaay for weddings and those who are planning them. I hope all goes smoothly for you in your pre-marriage stage.

Another kick.

Go to a cheap theatre next time and give them some credit. They may not be amazing, but they save you money for the same show, and you are just generally cooler if you do it. Perhaps see HP there, as it doesn't sell out.

The final kick.

And here I am, in front of my computer. Well, that's not what you see, you see your hands and your very own computer. Thanks for taking the trip with me. Sweet dreams.

What Remains

A million thoughts a week keep me up at night.
For necessity, desire, progression and sustainence, I ponder.
On all topics, about all people and for all purposes,
my thoughts reign.

But sometimes, feeling overwhelmed, I purge my mind of all its contents.
When I clear my mind, you're all that remains.

The one thought I cannot expel, and the one I'll forever protect.
I'll live for it, repeat it endlessly and perish in its absence.
It is the direction of my affection,
the light in which my soul dwells,
to utter it is never enough, as my words fail to communicate its majesty.
A million tears are shed in its joy,
lives tremble in its presence.

Let me ever express this thought.
Overwhelm me with its presence.
Vow that with each day it grows,
Ever stronger in my heart.

Self-deprived

If my blind eyes could see but one image,
let it be Your face.
If my deaf ears could hear but one sound,
let it be Your voice.
If I could feel but one thing,
let it be Your touch.
You are what I crave when I feel broken.

But right now, I feel whole,
with so much to touch, hear and see.
With so many things demanding my attention,
I'm oblivious of Your presence.
And yet I'll say that I'm doing good.

Amazing video