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Another day of work almost over. The above is a beautiful picture of my office. . . ok ok cubical. Whatever! Anyways, I have been very busy with work as well as maintaining my house. I am planning on taking a mini vacation coming up in November for about 5 days, not quite sure what I have planned out yet. Might be a simple stay home thingy.

 As you all know I have did quite a few trips to Ohio, which I plan on doing another again sometime this year. Sadly with the gasgoing up in price all the time, it’s hard to really  plan out a trip.

Telephone ringing, got to go!!!

My friend has decided to become a vegetarian, and I was curious why. Curiousty killed the cat. She has actually gone and created a website about her and her family as well as her journey to becoming a vegetarian. To the right, she has been added as part of my blogroll for Jarrid.Net.

From juicy steaks to fall off the bone chicken, there is just so much good to the meat that is provided. However, my friend has shown me a movie that has honestly made me reconsider. The video in this post is for MATURE audience only.

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Jehovah didn’t create his beautiful animals on earth to be treated like this. . . and yet we eat them, supporting this kind of treatment.

Need I say more? First, I must say, The Office is one of the most greatest T.V. shows of all time. The reason? Everyone can relate to someone in this television show. Me, personally, I am Dwight. . . not the coolest of them all, but probably the most beloved =). Har har. Anyways. . . that is that.

Work - It has been more than 3 months since I started working for my New Company. . . CHIEF Supply. I must say, this is a fantastic company to work for. No complaints as of yet.

Back Issues - Comes and goes. . . I had some x-rays done recently and it doesn’t look much better. I will undergo some special therapy in Oct. when my insurance kicks back in.

Wedding - 2 more weeks and my best friends are getting married. . . and, speaking of that, in a few hours, I am leaving for Ohio for a bachelor get a way! This ought to be fun!

Goals - I will get back to you on that.

Just Ask - I have quite a few “Just Ask” programs set for the future, please don’t get yall’s panties in a bunch!

Hope everyone is doing well, and thank you all for your much support of Jarrid.Net!

One of the most touchy subjects that many refuse to agree about. . . is racism. Racism goes back for many (and I mean many) years. However, it still is in todays soceity. What brings up this subject is, “Why do people allow their envirnoment to rule who they can like/date/bring home to their parents”?

In further research of this question, I noticed it isn’t much to deal with the enviroment. The enviroment doesn’t quite have much, if any, to do with this. It is more of the people in the enviroment and there background. Sadly, we all get stereotyped with different groups. For example: White people can either be known for being rich or white trash. However, Black people are known to be good at sports, however very violent. Let me tell you, I am white and I ain’t rich, but I know I am not white trash either.

I am sure many of you might agree with some of the staments, and yet some of you disagree. The reason for this is because we all are different. It doesn’t matter what race, background, religion, or whatever. What matters is what is in the heart, who YOU are!

To answer the question. . . there is no controling on how people feel of whom you take home to your parents, regardless of there color. If I were to like someone of the opposite race, I myself wouldn’t worry about what the family and/or friends would think, if the other person liked me as well. All that will matter is that you have each other. 

Hey all! Miss me? I know me too!!! Just kidding. So, life has been pretty busy and grand. I honeslty dont have any complaints, and if I did, why would you want to hear them? This world is full of negativity, no reason why I should add mine! So, I should be having a new roommate moving in with me sometime this month. I joined a gym a couple of weeks ago, and I have been going in the mornings around 6:30 . . . trying to get buff for my girlfriend (I kid, I kid, I like to kid) I mean for myself! Haha!

My best friends are getting married, so I have been helping with what I could so that everything goes smoothly on there wedding day!!!!  I recently went to Ohio and visited family and friends. I had a great time up there, specially with my NEW friends Tim, Steph, and the girls. I had a blast on the boat, and i hope to do it again sometime, so that I can live a little.

 My realtor (one of the girls who sold me my house) e-mailed me the other day. I feel bad, cause I have not had a chance to e-mail her back, which reminds me, I probably should do so after this post. (I know that was random, but that is the kind of mood i am in right now). I am thinking about doing a new “Just Ask” post, but i don’t really have any ideas. . . you all are welcome to shoot me an email of any questions. . . there is NO such thing as a stupid question. . . just stupid answers =).

I feel like I have not posted in a long while. It could be, because I haven’t.  Life has been pretty busy, always doing something. For those who do not know already, my roommate is leaving soon. He is getting married to a beautiful sister in the congregation. So, I am making it official, I am looking for a new roommate! I only charge 300 a month + half of utilites. Any takers please shoot an e-mail to me.

 Now, to the trust issues. It is really hard to trust people these days. I always considered myself a pretty trustworthy person. . . until I was talking to a friend, and she told me. . . can I trust you? Really. . . can anyone TRULY be trusted. Certain friends can be trusted, however there is a point of what you say. For example, you wouldn’t want to tell your friend something about there close friend. . . kinda defeats a purpose of trust when you are telling a friend to keep a secret from another friend. . . you know? So, who can we trust that we know won’t give away our secrets as well as make it hard to tell them anything. Why not Jehovah God? I mean, he did give us life, it is the least we can do as far as telling him things. I don’t know if your like me or not, but I sure LOVE getting issues off my chest. . . I think we should all put our trust in our Grand Creator. . . perhaps we would live in a less stressed world…. ya think?

It is time to start over. Time to do what I feel is right. I know it will tkae time for me to get into a good habit of things, however, if I don’t start now, when will I start?

To start, I am creating a schedule for my meetings, personal study, work, ect. With that being created, I am also setting a few goals. A few longterm, short term, and continuous Goals. Soon, I will let everyone know what my goals are. The reason I will let you all know, is cause, as my friend, it allows you to ask me, “how are you doing on such-n-so?” It will be more of a motivator, then a let down. This should work, as long as I keep my mind to it.

Well, I will let you all know some more information later, I have about 5 mins. left before I need to be back at work.

Thank you all for your concerns and keep the e-mails and comments coming!

Do all things for God’s Glory. . . what an outstanding assembly this year. As many of you know, I am one of Jehovah Witnesses, and I must admit, this assembly has made a change for me for the better. It allowed me to re-examine my heart, and ask myself what I truly want in life. Am I just going to always beat around the bush in life, or am I going to truly rely on my grand creator and the one he sent forth, Jesus Christ?

There was so many different parts, for example, on over endulging, or modesty on our dress and grooming. I realized, I am not serving my Father in heaven, Jehovah, to the full! Oh, but i so do want to. It made me realize the reason why I don’t.

The issue I have been having is, I don’t like myself. I do not like the person I have become. I am very shy around many, and I have little to zero self-confidence. So, the question arised to me. . . How can I love Jehovah, if I can’t even love myself? This is very difficult for my to comprehend. . . perhaps I am not loving Jehovah as much as I should be, due to the fact that if i don’t love myself, how do I know Jehovah will love me?

I am happy to announce that I am making a major change in my life. I am not going to be searching for my love (well that’s cause I am doing a terrible job at it anyways) of my life, rather, I am going to put matters in Jehovah’s hands, and do what he asks of me to do, and then I will be rewarded.

Last night I prayed to Jehovah, looking at the stars around 2:30 am. Tears fell from my eyes as I pondered and thought of his creations. I WAS looking for a sign all my life, when it finally hit me. Jehovah has always given me a sign, I have just ignored it. If I had not been so foolish, to cover up what I thought could be covered. . . but it couldn’t. So I confess. . . and I will say to you all, I am sorry.

I will first say, I am sorry mom and dad. Sorry for not being a good son as I should have been growing up. I am thankful for all that you taught me, and showed me. I know I have disappointed you both many times, and I know that I may never be forgiven for my error. But, I am truly thankful for the things you have taught me. I will always cherish it.

I am sorry to my brothers, for I was of most annoying to you all. Special to you Josh, who I have hurt many times, for my foolish ways of life.

I am sorry Patrick, I know I am not a good friend to you, and I am sorry. I know, at times, you don’t mean to annoy me or to say the wrong thing, I understand that you are joking, and i am sorry for taking things the wrong way.

I am sorry Cassie, for not letting things go. I know I have made our friendship a difficult one now and in the past. But, I do know, that I love you as my spiritual sister. One who I am proud of, cause you have grown very spirtually in heart. I know Satan will try his ways to put you down, but you always keep your chin up. You will always, regardless of what ever happens to me or you, be my friend to the very end. I am so thankful that you are happy, for that is what I would want for all my friends. I know i have acted foolish in many ways towards you, and I hope someday you will forgive me.

And, I am sorry. . . Jehovah. I am not the greatest creation, yet perhaps the greatest dissapointment, but it doesn’t change the fact that I want to serve you with my whole heart. Jehovah, please direct me with a lamp at my foot steps, the correct path to follow.

There is many sorry’s to be saidm but these are just the few I wanted to post, to let these special ones understand that I do care. . . and I am. . . sorry.

So I finally popped the question. . . wait, oops, you guys arn’t ready for this post, heck I am still single.

Anyways, marriage. . . I have been told. . . countless times to not get married. . . girls are the devil. . . and I have also seen alot of couples argue and fight. So, my question is, why do people get married if all you here is terrible things about it. What moves us humans to want to get married (besides the obvious, you sick and perverted minded people you)?

Can it be, that there is actually something called. . . love? Not just, “hey I love ya”, but True Love. The kind of love that you would do anything for this person, even die for them! Jesus loved us ALL obviously! Do you get that kind of love with the opposite sex or is it some kind of different love?

Marriage can be a difficult subject, considering there are crushes that turn into marriage for the wrong reasons. . . and theres forced marriages. . . and there just plain stupid marriage (you drunk idiot you, what were you thinking?). . . what is different from those “bad” marriages compared to a True Marriage?

Some say “you don’t really love each other, unless you argue”. I don’t believe this statement, yet then again I do. I think, regardless you are going to argue, however, if there was a marriage that didn’t have any arguments. . . I think everyone will be happy. . . well maybe. . . considering the games that are played with love (evil, sick, demonic games girls and guys play) I doubt any marriage could not have any fights or arguments.

So, as far as marriage goes. . . I think I want to get married. . . I know I am stepping in the right direction, as far as, buying a house, and having a decent paying job. . . but can I handle it emotionally? Stay tuned. . . Just Ask. . . on marriage!

Ok, so things haven’t been going so well with my back lately. I have tried to ignore this issue, however, it is very very painful. I have been going to the chiropractor for over 3 weeks now and I feel just as bad as I did before just poorer.  I think I might need to do somehting else cause this is NOT working for me.

My new job is great and I enjoy my co-workers and even my boss. I couldn’t ask for a better department with this company. Oh, perhaps I haven’t told you all the name of the company I work for. The company name is Chief Supply. I enjoy it so far, though I don’t know very much cause I am still learning.

My next Just Ask post will be something to do with as far as a job. Due to me working alot, I have not had a chance to update the post, so please forgive me. However, with weekends now, I will have a better chance on being able to update then.

Thank you all for your kind e-mails and your continuous support on my back. I know I have been blessed with good friends and families.