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Sunday | November 08, 2009
10.10 pm - fire
I think the worst part is that I need to ration my battery life. 49 minutes remaining.
out.
Thanks nat for grabbing my laptops.
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Tuesday | October 27, 2009
03.18 pm - Hope.
What has been will be again, what has been done will be done again; there is nothing new under the sun. Ecclesiastes 1:9
I also believe this includes feelings. Which I find comforting, to know that there have been other people that have felt the way that I feel. That deep down, I'm not too different from at least one other person. And in assuming this, I also conclude that the person survived. Survived what? I'm not exactly sure, but I'm thinking that part of their life. Whether it was their darkest hour or just a bump in the road. They survived.
I also find it comforting that God is always with me. And He's taught me to not get so worked up over things. Even big things, He's been teaching me to stay patient and calm. Whether it's messing up my laptop, having to have a tough conversation with someone, losing my keys, losing my car Title, feeling lonely or anything really. He's taught me how to stay calm. And it comes together in time. Everything has come together. For this I'm eternally grateful. This patience and calm (peace) that God has been teaching me is such a blessing.
When you feel like your world is falling apart, take things one step at a time.
Then Jesus said to his disciples, "If anyone would come after me, he must deny himself and take up his cross and follow me. Matthew 16:24
Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own. Matthew 6:34
See more of Matthew 6. Mainly 25-34
It's all alright and it's all going to be alright.
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Tuesday | September 22, 2009
03.41 pm - Hunting for a Loan
I'm looking for a loan so I can buy a Honda Element. They are hard to come by for private property sales. I wouldn't be able to afford a new one or even a used one from the dealership.
But I was put in touch with someone that is selling theirs because they are in the process of moving to the UK. I'm able to buy the car for 9.4K which is really good considering. I checked it out yesterday. It has some minor cosmetic damage but the car is in pretty good shape.
Downside: it's a manual. I'd catch on quick though, I've done it a little bit but not enough to say I can really drive stick.
So I put a deposit down on the car and now I have to try and get a loan. The owner leaves to go back to the UK October 7th.
Cape Cod Five only does loans on cars 2005 or newer. This one is 2004. Dang. They do personal loans as well though. Max is 5K. Dang. Tried applying online for a loan from Bank of America. Declined. That's only because they couldn't see my sad puppy eyes. I'll have to try in person. Josh and Tom recommend Citizens Credit Union. I'll have to look into that.
But even if I can't find a loan, I really only lost the deposit (but I could beg for it back...) and that's still technically saving money, right? Wouldn't be so bad apart from my car lacks heat on the driver side. That's the only thing that really bothers me about my current car. Other than that it's in pretty good shape. (Well, not the dents. lol) But mechanically it's fine. In the last year it's gotten new brake pads, rotors, tires and a new battery. Some other things I can't remember.
After paying for all this the mechanic said to me, "Wow, you must really like that car." That's when I knew it was time to move on. But if Sheila and I spend some more time together, it won't be all that bad. After all, it's just another part of the adventure. But I really don't want this Element to slip through my fingers. But it will be, what it will be and I'll be okay with the outcome. I've already decided that.
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Thursday | September 03, 2009
10.53 pm - thoughts.
head ache. work in the morning. bright and early.
sun shine. sun shiny. blue sky.
sky. sunset. eyes closing.
chills. blinking.
typing. damp tired eyes.
head tilted. thinking.
my eye lids feel weird.
on the insides.
got the switchfoot cd.
put laundry away.
weird ads.
twitter.
these are my thoughts currently. the thinking one is thinking about what I'm thinking about.
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Wednesday | July 01, 2009
10.08 pm - Tweets from the mall.
I touched the wet paint. I viewed it more as a warning than a disallow. It was dry anyways.
about 6 hours ago from txt
They have a stand in the mall with all the left over items from all the other stands from Christmas.
about 6 hours ago from txt
The kids who beat up kids in school become cops and bouncers. The kids who got beat up become mall security.
about 6 hours ago from txt
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Monday | June 29, 2009
Wednesday | June 03, 2009
08.06 pm - Google Webmaster Tools
When using Google to analyze http://www.tylerchilds.com I discovered that God is mentioned on my site more than me. That's pretty cool.
1. god
2. tyler
3. childs
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Friday | May 22, 2009
Wednesday | April 22, 2009
07.17 pm - Am I alone in thinking this?
I get so frustrated sometimes when I'm doing my homework.
Mainly the homework involving books.
I just get so annoyed that ctrl-f doesn't work on my text books.
I could have been done already.
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Monday | April 20, 2009
10.55 pm - High Five Anytime
I feel like The Todd sometimes. I just want to high five people. Not for innuendos or anything. Just the urge to high five. For example, I was at work today and I just looked around to high five someone, and felt strange that I had such an urge. Then I decided to blog about it rather than high five someone. Virtual low five, Psyke.
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Thursday | April 16, 2009
02.13 pm - Chilling with Lenny
I got Lenny in trouble yesterday. Lenny is the nice Janitor at the college. I told him I was working on a project (true) and that I wanted to get on the roof to take some pictures (also true). He said sure, then asked for some ID and who the project was for. I told him some of the people and I also dropped the President of the College's name. (She knows about the project and I wasn't saying it just to get on the roof, but just to show that it's a high up project.)
So he brought me up and we had a good time talking about how nice of a day it was. Taking some pictures etc.
So today I saw Lenny and waved and he came over to me and said, "Hey, you're the kid with the camera from yesterday, right?" I said, "Yeah, that's me, Tyler."
"Oh, do you have a second? I got in trouble with my boss for doing that, not in real trouble, just a warning, but still. Could you just come meet my boss."
I could tell he was kind of nervous in his speech. I felt bad that my innocence may have gotten him in trouble. I always have time to clear a good name.
"Yeah, I can do that for you."
So we go to his boss and Lenny was trying to over explain and his boss didn't really care. Lenny just didn't want to be in trouble. I understand.
His boss basically said that I needed to get that approved by some guy that is higher up because the college would be liable if anything were to happen.
For example if I were to fall off the roof. Lenny's boss was just glad that I wasn't a "Jumper." I thought to myself, "What does a B rated superhero movie have to do with this? Oh, suicidal. Yeah, I'm glad I'm not a Jumper too." I bet Lenny was glad too.
So I had to leave my name and number, and "kid on roof" on a scrap of paper. I through my email address on there in good spirit. Lenny was glad I came, I hope he was able to get the warning removed. I hope I don't get in trouble either. I mean, I said "Yes sir." and "No sir." and every other polite thing in the book. Made eye contact, my hands weren't too sweaty.
Me and Lenny should be off the hook. Not off the hook in a "Mad dope" kind of way, but more like "scotch free." Not "Mad dope" or "scotch free" like "I've been clean for the past four months, ever since detox," but you know what I mean.
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Wednesday | April 15, 2009
07.05 pm - Dead or Dying?
I've noticed life is a lot about outlook.
I'm typically optimistic and things are typically pretty good.
It took my car to give me a reality check on outlook.
My car is dying, or something. My brakes sound terrible and something is definitely wrong.
I now understand pessimism because my car is beginning to fail me.
Typically because I have a positive outlook, when I hit bumps or pot holes I can just brush it off. I know that it's not the end of the world and that I'll move past it. But now that my car is dying, I understand that when you know you're dying and that life is rough every bad thing that happens (potholes) just seems like another nail in the coffin.
Stay strong Sheila, you'll make 200,000. You'll go farther than anyone could ever dream.
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Sunday | April 12, 2009
10.20 pm - He is risen
Today was a pretty typical Easter.
Tonight was not a typical Easter. I'm glad. I get depressed on the evenings of holidays and typically feel alone. Almost like the "we just got home from snow camp and it's Sunday night and I'm not with everyone" kinda lonely.
But I went and talked to Mason for a little while. And we pretty much just helped a lady. I think we made her Easter evening a blessing too.
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Friday | April 10, 2009
09.52 am - there's life after
I really need to find a check... taxes are due in five days...
Remind me to make a list of things I miss about High School later, it's a big list.
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Tuesday | April 07, 2009
11.21 am - Random Facts
3.4% of people on one of our client's sites select the "do not send me emails" button.
Polled of 25000 people.
There are three people in my class right now, guess how many of us are paying attention?
It's not my fault the projector doesn't work today, I typically follow along with our project.
There are 5 weeks left of school. I have 3 things to really work on. I shouldn't wait until the last week, regardless of how long "I think" they will take.
Prescription eye glasses are really cheap on the internet, I'll let you know the quality later.
12.95 including frames, lenses and shipping. High-five for child labor?
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Saturday | April 04, 2009
01.15 am - Music
The music's tempo will randomly speed up and slow down.
Is it my brain?
Or is it corrupt file types?
It puts me at dis ease.
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Monday | March 23, 2009
11.42 am - Sunny Monday
Have you ever noticed this feeling?
You wake up on your own, just the daylight breaking over your face. You roll over and you are just happy. You just stare at the ceiling for a few moments and you realize you are well rested. You just absorb the moment a little longer and realize. I MUST be running late! So you quickly find your phone (or look at the clock) to check the time. And you're not running late. And you are well-rested. And you think, "This is the beginning of a good day."
Well, I went back to bed after that.
It's still a good day, I just feel lame for not waking up when my body wanted to.
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Friday | March 20, 2009
11.00 pm - My life:
Should probably be documented better.
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Tuesday | March 17, 2009
10.59 pm - *Rant
We use a front loader washing machine.
My uncle overloaded said washing machine.
This washing machine has broken.
Now the washing machine thinks it's a heavy metal drummer.
Technically it is.
But I hate the fact that it's obnoxiously loud.
Please stop.
Please please please stop making noise.
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Thursday | March 05, 2009
11.36 am - 70's, 80's and 90's.
So I was thinking today. How I like the past.
Not really my past, but the recent past in history.
70's, 80's, 90's. Maybe I'll miss the 00's in 10 years. But right now I reminisce in the history I never got to truly enjoy.
I wish I was there when technology really started gaining speed in regards to computers and gadgets mostly.
But I'm skipping my point, back to the focus.
As lame as it is.
I miss the 70's.
Mainly for the style. Shag rugs, fake wood paneling (both on the walls and electronics) I used to have this rad alarm clock I got at the church yard sale. But the clothes, the colors and just the vibe I get when I think about the 70's. Oh and don't forget about the Volkswagen Vanagons. The 70's was my era and I missed it.
I miss the 80's.
Not so much for style, but just for the new adaptation of Rock music. I like the music I listen to today, but the music then was just epic. I don't listen to it today that much because people don't listen to it and I usually just have a switchfoot CD in my CD player. But I really like Petra. Christian Band had to make my plug, but their sound cultivates what I miss about the 80's.
I miss the 90's.
Mainly for gadgets and technology. The TV shows, so poorly done, but still took the cake every single day. Just because you can use a green screen, doesn't mean you should, but 90's, I'm glad you did anyways. I like the colors that were used, the lame camera angles to make things interesting (attempted and your efforts are appreciated.)
That's only one aspect of the 90's and since I was there I can only imagine how much I missed from the 70's and 80's.
But technology in the 90's. Walkmans (cassette and CD), minidisc players, VHS, polaroids, all the now-obsolete things. I thoroughly enjoyed this at the time, and reminisce now. Heck, I still want a beeper (pager). I think those things are so cool. I've read about computers in the 90's and how the geeks used to be back than. I mean, I've never even used IRC chats because I wouldn't have anyone to talk to. But I would like to.
I freaking miss dial-up. Not because of the speed, but because of the feeling I used to get when I heard sounds that symbolized a connection being established. I should make a compilation of all the sounds I like that have to do with computers and electronics.
I don't know everything that I miss about the times I didn't live in. But there's a lot. These are only some of the things that go through my mind.
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