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Spring Break has finally come to an end. It was an alright time; I didn't do anything very exciting, but I at least didn't have any classes that I had to go to. There was one aspect of the break that I truly wish I hadn't experienced. In everyone's life there are special relationships that are formed that mold and shape the individual, either for the good or the bad. I have had a few of such relationships. Over the break, I learned that one of these realtionships is on the brink of falling completely a part. Already, it is almost nonexistent. Isn't this some great to discover on your vacation?! One of the greatest friendships that I have ever had is deteriorating right before my eyes and there is not much that I can do about it. I knew that something was going in November, but I thought things were being resolved. When I came home for Christmas, the parties involved seem to be alright with everything. Yes, things were a little different but there didn't seem to be any hard feelings. The story is completely different now. Now, I can't talk with one without being afraid of offending the other. One problem with this situation is that no one is willing to discuss the problem. I tried throughout the break to somehow get the problem out in the open and resolved, but no one really wanted to. This really hurt me. None of the people in this great friendship was willing to save it; they are willing to brush aside one of my life-changing friendships for petty reasons. This really disappointed me and put a huge damper on my week off. I went through much grief, sadness, and pain last week because of this. I thought I had this friendship to come home to, but I was severly disappointed to see it gone.

42

That's the number of member's that voted in our new Pastor. Only one voted against and two abstained. If you knew the history of our church, those numbers are pure miracles! I am so optimistic of what God is going to do at our church! I am so encouraged by the style of this new preacher. The one that we voted out last fall was entirely awful! I was afraid to laugh at a joke, say something out of place, look like I'm enjoying myself, or even talk to the man. Can you believe that? I was afraid! Afraid in church. I am a longstanding member in my church; I can only imagine what visitors would have felt! This one seems very different though. His style is great! He likes to have a good time (in stark contrast to the last one), he wants open communication, and preaches the word. Since this man has been preaching (even before being voted in as Pastor), Sunday morning attendance has gone way over 100, which hasn't happened in a very long time. I want to thank you all for your prayers and support! Please continue to remember us as we move on to serve the Lord.

I'm now an official member of the Rocky Top Brigade (operated by South Knox Bubba). Be sure to check out other fellow bloggers from this great state. Don't miss the Constitution either!

A new study that released today shows that the media does indeed have a bias and lean toward Democrats. Wow, is this surprising?! This was a study on the 2004 Presidental election. Here is a what they had to say:

The annual report by a press watchdog that is affiliated with Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism said that 36 percent of stories about Bush were negative compared to 12 percent about Kerry

Fox News was twice as likely to be positive as negative

Spring Break has finally come to an end. It was an alright time; I didn't do anything very exciting, but I at least didn't have any classes that I had to go to. There was one aspect of the break that I truly wish I hadn't experienced. In everyone's life there are special relationships that are formed that mold and shape the individual, either for the good or the bad. I have had a few of such relationships. Over the break, I learned that one of these realtionships is on the brink of falling completely a part. Already, it is almost nonexistent. Isn't this some great to discover on your vacation?! One of the greatest friendships that I have ever had is deteriorating right before my eyes and there is not much that I can do about it. I knew that something was going in November, but I thought things were being resolved. When I came home for Christmas, the parties involved seem to be alright with everything. Yes, things were a little different but there didn't seem to be any hard feelings. The story is completely different now. Now, I can't talk with one without being afraid of offending the other. One problem with this situation is that no one is willing to discuss the problem. I tried throughout the break to somehow get the problem out in the open and resolved, but no one really wanted to. This really hurt me. None of the people in this great friendship was willing to save it; they are willing to brush aside one of my life-changing friendships for petty reasons. This really disappointed me and put a huge damper on my week off. I went through much grief, sadness, and pain last week because of this. I thought I had this friendship to come home to, but I was severly disappointed to see it gone.

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This last weekend I continued the theme of having a woman's mind. Believe it or not, I watched the romantic musical Moulin Rouge this weekend (and yes I watched on my own free will and without a girl present in the room). I actually love this movie! I know that the laws of physics says that a straight male cannot enjoy watching a movie about love and the quest for it, but I defy the laws of the land! I know I risk losing all of my "man points," but I really don't care! This movie has a very special meaning to me. I have a great friend back home who I don't get to see very often. I love this friend with all my might. This person has been there for me through both the good and bad times. This person holds a very special place in my heart. I don't know if I could have survived high school without this sweet friend. When we were sophomores, we watched this movie together at her house. We both loved it, and every since then we have considered Moulin Rouge "our movie." When I watch this movie it brings back the sweet memories that we shared together. This movie also brings about certain emotions. A "bohemian storm is brewing" within me! Truth, beauty, freedom, and "above all" love are the beliefs of the bohemian moment of France. I want that love that is found at the Moulin Rouge. This is sincere love; a love that cannot be disputed or separated despite the circumstances. I want that love. This love is so beautiful that it brings tears to the eyes of babies. I hope God brings a love like that to me one day. I'm waiting patiently for that day.

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