Halloween

October 1st rolls by and the leaves are starting to be noticed. The crisp cool air blows through the air as the leaves start blowing over my shoes. Football is starting to be in full effect. Lastly, Halloween starts being advertised all over the mall, television, and people around you.

When I was young I only cared about the people I hung out with on Halloween. What kind of candy I got and lastly, how long I could stay away from my house! Oh I miss those days!!! My favorite costume must have been when I dressed up like the villain in the Movie "Scream" (Dorky, I know).

This year I have been sick, dealing with so much school work and staying busy with work when not at school. I wanted to go out oh so very much this year but it just didn't work out this year. I had the best costume idea as well. From the NBC television show "The Office" I was going to write the word "BOOK" on my forehead; dressing myself as "FACEBOOK".

Oh Halloween. Every year it seems like the same old pattern of activities. However every year I miss out on everything. It seems every time I just get into the festive day, it passes me by.

From a gutter to the front door...

Oh man. I find myself stuck in the fall blues. I'm not sure there is such a term but I do. I just don't have that certain energy I used to have in the summer.

I've never enjoyed school yet I enjoy it now that I am able to study something I have passion for. Being a teacher will definitely go against my feelings towards school but it's weird how that sometimes happens for some people. I just have little motivation for things and find myself missing out on important dates throughout the week.

Life isn't about what you choose to do, it is about what you do do. I guess that may or may not make sense but I can promise you it does to me. The last few months have been extremely hard for me. Being single again after a broken engagement, my father having a massive heart attack, and not finding enough time to spend in scripture. Today was a huge step for me. I attended everything I told myself I would.

I hope I can keep this up. I understand it can fade quickly but after looking back I am so glad I wasn't stuck in my rut today and just deciding to cancel off my plans. I helped clean up the house, met some friends and family, a work party and most of all made it to Epikos which I haven't been in a several weeks. Life is good today.

Packers

Oh gosh, another loss. This one puts us at 3-3. It was a virtual lock that every analyst said that the Pack would take the NFC by storm this year. They (the Pack) would win almost every game, and have their offensive and defensive units respectively be towards the top in the League.

Well its just about the end of week 6 and no one even believes we may make the playoffs. Injuries are the main concern with our starting running back, safety, tight end, right tackle, defensive end, outside linebacker and numerous other important positions derailed. I'm not upset but bitter at how unlucky we have gotten in the injury category. For the most part there is nothing you can do about injuries and all it takes is for a certain tweak here, or a simple hit there and you find your team in the medical room.

I feel Ted Thompson needs to make a deal by this tuesday (trade deadline). If we truly want to get back on track with our hopes of a deep playoff run, we need playmakers. Earlier today we dealt for a safety we cut last year (smooth) so that will help our depth in the secondary but more needs to be done. We really need to deal for a better version of what we have in the backfield, and possibly another defensive weapon we can pair with Clay Matthews when he comes back.

The vikings come to town next sunday night where the nation can watch the drama unfold for the second straight season when the drama queen himself - Brett Favre and the Vi-queens, I mean the Vikings, take on our home grown Pack. I'd be lying if I didn't say I wasn't nervous about the game and even saying we would win. It will be a important game don't get me wrong and it will be interesting how we handle both their potent offense and defense. Let's just not get our hopes up like we did before the season...

10/10/10

Well today marks the 10/10/10 day or whatever you call it. For me though there are more things I am focused upon. Today is sunday, which are my favorite days. My absolute favorite days.

Sundays I get to relax, do really whatever I feel like. Sundays include church, football, time with family and getting ready for the week. I never work sundays, I never make major plans, and just love the idea of having one day or two a week where I can just relax, reflect, and prepare my mind for the coming week.

I used to fill my sundays with activities, events and felt myself crumbling under the anxiety of not having a day or two of rest and reflection. Anxiety sucks, trust me. All people aren't the way I am though. Some are busy-bodies and just can't think to have a day or two of relaxing and reflection though.

I write this because if you are one of those people with a lot of stress, or a lot on your mind and feel like you can't get a period of time where you can regroup maybe you need to find a sunday like me. Especially with work, school, extracurriculars, friends, family and so much more we all need our "sundays". Today isn't just 10/10/10 to me but more importantly sunday ;).