The World I Know

I recognized myself the other day: the Brian I know, I mean. It was a good day.

In a very short period of time, I have made the transition from having nothing to do, to having something to do every night and day of the week. I have not spent more than a few hours at the house since last Thursday evening and I have plans for every remaining evening this week as well. I suppose the best answer is that your prayers have been effective, because otherwise I’m not at all sure how it happened.

I knew things had changed when someone made the comment to me the other day: “You know everybody!” Talk about a wake-up call. I’m still not sure I believe that strong of a claim, but the fact is that I have somehow integrated myself into several different social circles and this is keeping me busy.

I had a similar wake-up call just this very afternoon when Rhoda the Receptionist knew I had gone to Chipotle for lunch because I walked back into the office singing. I’m not kidding; I am this predictable! Most people in the office by now know that though I don’t eat much, I am passionate about the foods that I do love… like cake.

Actually, they know I get passionate about anything I love, like good music, and good books. My The Little Prince conversion count is up to 6, which might seem low for two months, but I’m just getting started.

My friend Nolan and I went to get Thai food tonight before care group. I love Thai food, but this was far spicier than any Thai food I have ever had. And since I was introducing him to the wonders of Thai food, he got what I got. I’ve never tasted anything so fiery. We were both literally in tears over dinner. I imagine we looked quite a funny sight.

John David’s band Blackbird Lewis was one of the best shows I have ever attended, and I’ve been to a lot of shows. This weekend Headless Mantis and John Beavers’s band Mary and the Poor were also quite good. All of these took place at a nice little venue in northern Virginia called Jammin’ Java. I’m a fan. A few weeks ago I went to two Reilly concerts in one weekend which were both fantastic. It was nice also to see the band members again and get a chance to chat with some of them.

I discovered through Pandora a singer/songwriter named Peter Bradley Adams. If I haven’t told you about him yet, check out his albums Leavetaking and Gather Up. He’s made his way almost instantly into my all-time favorite artists.

Just over two weeks before I head home to Atlanta for a visit. Justin’s coming with me. It’s going to be epic.

The internship is still going exceedingly well. I’m learning more all the time. Someday soon I should probably start putting together the school portfolio that will be due in May.

The short of it is that life’s getting busier and life’s getting better. I figured I was far overdue for an update. Seriously can’t wait to see you all back home in a couple weeks.