Long Time, No Chat

So its been quite a while since I've posted on here. Sorry about that (to the three whole people that might actually glance over this.) I'm getting ready to start my second week of my senior year here at LU (Liberty University). Its going great but I'm also starting to dread the end. I have definitely loved the college life but I know its about time for me to move on; whether thats going back home or staying in Lynchburg, I'll leave it up to God. I'm the type person who either has to be in control or know the entire plan; neither of which fit my current situation in regards to my future. Oh well. Jeremiah 29:11 says, "For I know the plans I have for you, declares the LORD, plans to prosper you and not to harm you. Plans to give you a hope and a future." So He's got me covered. No need for anything else!

On a completely different note: I'm currently writing a paper type thing titled, "Why I'm (Turning) Libertarian," so that I can understand what I believe and support in politics and let those around me understand why I believe what I believe. Be looking for that and I would really appreciate feed back on that. Hopefully I'll get around to wrapping it up soon but who knows...

Let me buy that Pepsi and those Doritos for you so you can buy your Beer and your Pall Malls!

At the grocery store I work at, I typically work the express check out. Through this line comes most of the alcohol and tobacco buyers. About half the time they also have some type of food or drink besides the alcohol and tobacco. A good percentage of these people have Food Stamp cards to cover their food while they buy their own alcohol. Do you see the problem with this? The taxes on the alcohol and tobacco are ridiculous but they have enough money to keep their fridges and ashtrays stocked yet they don't have enough money to put food on their own family's table. They depend on the government's funds to provide. Who does the government depend on for funds? The taxpayers. Who is that? ME. And You. I paid almost 10% of my last paycheck to Big Brother yet I have no food stamps to pay for my food. This is outrageous!
The system is so obviously abused. I believe it should be eliminated completely. With government handouts there is no accountability whatsoever. If it was left up to the people to decide who to give their money to, they would make sure the recipients were using the funds correctly. Don't get me wrong, the government tries, but its made up of people who don't care. They have no need or pressure to do their jobs efficiently because there are too many people involved in the system to get rid of it.
That was a government rant. If you don't agree, let me know. I'd love to hear your view and discuss it some more! Thanks guys!

Sundays

I had to work yesterday. It was a Sunday and I don't like working on Sundays. I'm in for the summer so I can't really be too picky about the times I work so I came in to work with a smile on my face and took on the world. Or at least the city, Food City that is. Our church recently changed to a 10:00 service so I was able to make it in to work by 12:00 and still make it to church. On Sundays, you know who was at church because of the way they dress. Sadly, these are the ones that are the rudest and grumpiest. Its as though because they are wearing these nice clothes they are so much better than me and my coworkers. As Christians we are called to be different, but in a GOOD way.
When me and my family went on vacations we always ate at restaurants like every other family on vacations do. I remember one Sunday on vacation we went by a Mickey D's and we saw someone mowing the grass. My mom complained that they shouldn't be doing that on Sunday and I said as a little kid, "But what about the ones inside making food?" She said, "Well, that's work too." Then me, being the bright little bugger I was, said, "Shouldn't we make our own food on Sundays so they don't have to work?"
There is a point to these two stories. We as followers of Christ are called to a higher purpose. That doesn't mean we are better, we're all human, but we do have a different agenda. We should represent Christ at all times, especially if we are in visible positions. Even if it makes us strange and we get extra food on Saturday (just like the Wilder's and the Olsen's) then so be it. We must make the effort and strive for the difference. This was only a simple example and maybe not even one that should be implemented, but you see the train of thought. Thanks guys.

Starting Up

Well this is it. This is my blog. I've been thinking the last few days that it would be awesome to blog again but our internet hasn't been working. I went and got a new router today so we're good. This blog won't be too serious. Just my musings for the day and stories about the people at the grocery store. I know, exciting... but hey, hopefully you'll get a laugh or a smirk from this. I know I will. It will definitely beat talking to myself although it won't stop it either. Well thats all for now!