The End Times are ... NOW!

I am happy to announce that Jesus has come, and I know what heaven will look like :o)

Seriously...let me explain!

Here is Heaven:














how do I know? because of this:



















and, Here is Jesus:


Where can they be found? Rochester :o) Viola - mystery is solved.















(Jesus is my Aunt and Uncle's exchange student for the summer, and Abbott's ice cream truly is the best ice cream/frozen custard ever made. Ask anyone who has had it (Fround in Rochester NY)...so yeah, Jesus is here and everyone has access to heaven, you just have to choose to get there) :o)

Off to France!!!!!

Lasting Impressions

Today was my last day of work with Sodexho. I'm very glad to be leaving, but also am sad to go. Glad because I will be able to get a real job now, with real responsibilities and all that good stuff, but sad to be leaving the people I worked with. Everyone there is very nice , and I've enjoyed working with them. I only hope that at my next job the people I work with will be just as fun. They gave me some nice Tech stuff though...a trash can, blanket (throw), key chain, drink coozie (sp?), license plate frame, and caaaaaaandy.

On a more exciting note...at lunch today I saw some of the kids from the CRC summer camp. It made me miss camp! But I got to see most of my "favorite" kids (shhh!). The only problem is they all come up to you and ask "Do you remember my name? What about me, do you remember my name???" Well that isn't very easy to do on the spot, unless they were one of your "favorites." And you don't want to scar them because you didn't remember their name! That would be terrible. Afterwards I thought of what I should have done. I should have just joked around with them and called them Fred or Bob...even the girls. That would have made it more funny. It was good to see them all. Working with kids is so much fun...and so rewarding. I highly recommend it...unless you can't tolerate kids. On the same note, if you can't tolerate kids...don't have any of your own! It is easy to tell when kids have bad parents, sad too.

The above featured kids: Amadia, Elysia (twins), Christopher, Noah, and Matthieu.

Good Day

Well...











...cause it's almost time to go to France!!!
(17 days; 386 hours and 50 minutes - but who is counting!?)

Here is a picture of the Eiffel Tower... why? Just because I wanted to put something French up here. But, before long I'll have pictures that I have taken myself! Yippee!

I have been trying to learn some French. We ordered some audio CDs (French for me and my Dad, and Italian for my Mom - cause we are also going to Italy, and she's half Italian) ...So, currently I know how to say "I am American." and "Do you understand French/English?" and stuff like that. I'm on lesson 3 of 8...I better get crackin! But I don't know how to spell any of it because they are audio CDs. I try to imagine the words in my head, but do you know how weird French spelling is!? It's crazy...

It's amazing all the things that have happened so far this year, and that will continue to happen over the next few months. I graduated...from college...from Georgia Tech...that's just weird. I don't feel 22. I feel 16. (don't tell any perspective employers!) ;o) I will travel farther and longer than I ever have before. So exciting! I will start working. At a real job...not Student Assisting - finally! A salary! I'm ready to start working. It will be exciting, something new. New is good. I will have to do adult stuff, like think about insurance...health...life...whatever else they say you need...

Aside from all of that, I went to Six Flags last Thursday wth Jennifer, Jermemy, and Matthew. Fun fun fun. It wasn't too crowded, and we got to ride the new ride "Goliath" (say with a deep booming voice...go ahead, try again.) We went like 4 or 5 times. But you have to ride in the front, seriously, it's better. You have to go for the best quality...even with the rollercoasters you ride. Unless of coourse you can match this coolness. David, honestly I'm surprised you haven't done this yet. I'll be going back to Six Flags to sell T-shirts for Atlanta Fest with some people from the church. That should be fun. Free admission...some rides (hopefully)...some bands to listen to... good times.

Well, I didn't really have any specific reason for this post except that I have made one in a while. So, there it is!

Word of the day: TRUST
"Trust in the LORD and do good; dwell in the land and enjoy safe pasture." Psalm 37:3

Behind the Scenes

So, I guess I should fill you in on the rest of the story (from below).

After some theft between The Bob-O and myself (his G magnet and my Buzz) Alex and I took it off of his car one night after 722. When driving back towards Atlanta we decided that taking the G was not good enough...it needed something more. It just so happens that Chris Tomlin was performing at 722 that night (and The Bob-O is obsessed) so we decided to grab a dispoable camera from a gas station and attempt to find Chris. LUCKILY he hadn't left yet, so I talked one of his roadie guys into getting his attention. So, Chris came out, we talked, explained the situation, and took his picture with the magnet. A thumbs up one (for The Bob-O) as well as a thumbs down one (for me). He was a great sport about it.

Well, that's all it took. After that, the ideas started flowing!

So we decided to drive to Alabama! After stopping by West Georgia (Bethany & Maria), and the big "Welcome to Alabama" road sign (it seems like cars are going REALLY fast when you are on the side of the highway at night), then the Alabama border, where we actually got a hispanic guy to take a picture with the magnet (even though I don't think he understood what was going on), followed by stops at The Fox Theater and Tech, we were able to formulate a plan for the whole sceme. It was a long night. I don't think I got back to my house until 3:30am.

From there Alex took the remaining pictures with a UPS guy, with some GSU police officer's motorcycle, a car with a California license plate, at the rec center at GSU, with his roommates, and from the top of the Westin. After that, we sent the magnet to France and David took it around with him as he traveled. We were going to send it to Eileen in Japan after that, but decided that The Bob-O was getting a little antsy. But it really did go to Alabama and France! So that is pretty cool. It was fun...for Alex, David, and I at least. :o) Thanks Bob-O!!

*The G now resides on the trunk door of The Bob-O's Vibe, where he will live happily ever after*

The G that was Lost

It is time to tell a story that is LONG over due.

There once was a guy named The Bob-O,
who was really fun to play jokes on.

See, The Bob-O is a young lad who attends the University of Georgia, why? ...good question.

Anyway, he travels regularly to Alpharetta for the popular night life (722) every Tuesday night. One night, when arriving home (athens) he noticed something was missing from his Vibe (car). "Oh no!" The Bob-O said. "Whatever shall I do? My G has disappeared." He said in fear.

Later than night, little did he know, His G began a journey... a journey across the WORLD! But never fear! The G couldn't travel far without keeping in touch with his precious The Bob-O.

Below is the correspondence he kept with His precious The Bob-O throughout his travels. Behold!

The Adventures of The Lost G!
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Dear Bob-O,

I wanted to get in touch with you so that you wouldn't worry. I am ok. I was not stolen or magnetnapped, but I made this decision on my own. I could only take so much. From parking lot to parking lot...Athens to Alpharetta, Alpharetta to Athens, Athens to McDonough, McDonough to Athens...that is all I ever did! I needed a break. But I am ok. And I will be back soon. But there are so many journey's that await me. I will share with you my first one so far. I made my way back to downtown, because I rarely go there, and decided to see a play. What better place to go than the Fox Theater? I saw a nice show called Tyler Perry's Madae Goes to Jail. I know it sounds strange. But I thought it might be worth it. ...my first play ever. I was even lucky enough to have someone take my picture in front of part of the Theater, so that you could see I was really there. I cannot wait to see what the future holds. Until my next adventure ---

- The Lost G –

Dear Bob-O,
Hello again! I am glad I finally got the chance to update you on my travels. After my visit to the Fox Theater I decided to look around the downtown area a little more. I found my way over to the Georgia Institute of Technology campus in hopes that I might meet another magnet like myself. Well, not exactly like myself of course, but you know what I mean. Instead, I ran into their mascot, a yellow jacket. I must say, he was a lot bigger than I had expected and very defensive at first when he saw that I was on their campus, but Buzz turned out to be a very nice guy. (See our picture I have attached!) Yes, I was a little out of place, but after our initial encounter he showed me around some more...it was quite fun. Not the atmosphere I am used to, but it was a nice change. Well, I hope you are looking forward to my next adventures as much as I am, and I am so glad that my vacation idea has gone over well with you so far. I'm enjoying my opportunity to see new things, maybe even travel the world? We will see. Until my next adventure--
- The Lost G -

Dear Bob-O,
I must say, I have been extremely busy in my travels this week. I have gone farther than I ever have before. After my marvelous visit with Buzz at Georgia Tech, he was kind enough to send me off with some of his friends who were traveling down Interstate-20. So I went along for a ride, and before I knew it I ran into some people that I believe you know. Two very lovely ladies showed me around the campus of West Georgia. Being so used to The University of Georgia, I was shocked to see how much smaller this one was. It was very nice though. Please, do look at the picture I took to document my experience. I hope I have not caused you too much worry, but I am, very much, enjoying myself. I hope you are looking forward to my next update as much as I am. You never know where the road may lead. Until my next adventure--

- The Lost G -

Dear Bob-O,

I am so excited about where I have gone! The attached pictures will give you a little hint. It is so fascinating to have traveled this far for the first time. I hope that when I return you will be willing to travel with me. It does get lonely at times. Although, everyone I meet is very kind. I am begining to wonder whether you miss me. I have not heard from you. I hope things are well. I must continue. Until my next adventure--

- The Lost G –

Dear Bob-O,
Oh the fun I'm having! I continued the drive through Alabama and into Mississippi crossing over a very beautiful bridge! But I did not do much in Mississippi. All of the commotion seemed to be in Louisiana. So that is where I headed. Unfortunately something terrible has happened there recently! Almost everywhere I went I had to travel through water. It was quite unpleasant, and I was happy to finally find some dry areas. I met up with a nice man named Pablo (our picture is included) who was doing some construction on nearby buildings and it looked like he needed some help, so I helped him out for a while. It was very fun, I've never been so productive before! But afterwards I was very tired! So I took a day to rest up. The next day, I needed to continue thinking about my travels, but because I had worked so hard the day before I thought I deserved a much needed time of recreation. I headed over to what looked like an enormous gymnasium in hopes of playing some basketball...yes I know, you wouldn't expect me to like basketball, but I do enjoy it. To my surprise the gymnasium was completely abandoned, as you can see from my documenting photo. It would have been very hard to play a game by myself, so I made plans to leave and continue on in my travels. It has been a very eventful week, I had hoped to update you more, but I am sure you yourself have been very busy as well. I hope all is well.
Until my next adventure--
- The Lost G -

Hello Bob-O!
Something amazing happened to me! I got to ride on a motorcycle for the first time! While looking for a way to continue my travels I found a police officer on a motorcycle, who was hesitant at first to take me along, but when he realized I wouldn't be in the way he agreed! It was very scary at first, but I got used to it. This is how I traveled in to Texas. Yep, Texas. I can't wait to see what lies ahead here. There is so much to do in such a large state. I have some ideas but I would not want to spoil the surprises. I hope you are ok. I hope I have the right address. I can not believe I have not heard from you since I have been gone. Are you mad at me? Please do not be.
Until my next adventure--
- The Lost G -

Dear Bob-O,
As you know I am currently in Texas. I just wanted you to know that I'm in good hands. :o) Wouldn't you agree? (See attached) You can't be mad now can you?
Until my next adventure--

- The Lost G -

Can you guess where I've been? (pictures from Europe)
- The Lost G -

Oh, but the adventures are so great. (pictures more pictures from Europe)

- The Lost G -

The G also went rock climbing in Arizona...

To California by way of UPS...

Sent the Bob-O a picture with some roses...because he missed him...

And almost made it to Japan...but he feared The Bob-O would have a heart attack...

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I appologize greatly for the lack of pictures, but they just wouldn't load! I'm sorry! So sorry, they wer really the best part...especially at the end there. BUT, I would be more than happy to email them to you if you are interested.