Currently Listening Breakaway By Kelly Clarkson see related

Well after a long abscence from the Xanga world, I guess I came back.  There really hasn't been a lot too exciting happen lately.  I had my birthday which was the apex, (yeah, I said apex) of my fun for a while.  Then ever since then, not too much that is exciting.  I started a new job at Champ's, so if you're in the mall, come by, 'cause I'm probably working, because that is where I spend all my time at now.  After a long leave from church, I also will be able to return there this Wednesday.  That makes me happy.  That's really all for now.  Until next time...don't stray too far from the sidewalk.  So here's your lyric of the day.

"Because Of You"

I will not make the same mistakes that you did
I will not let myself
Cause my heart so much misery
I will not break the way you did,
You fell so hard
I've learned the hard way
To never let it get that far

Because of you
I never stray too far from the sidewalk
Because of you
I learned to play on the safe side so I don't get hurt
Because of you
I find it hard to trust not only me, but everyone around me
Because of you
I am afraid

I lose my way
And it's not too long before you point it out
I cannot cry
Because I know that's weakness in your eyes
I'm forced to fake
A smile, a laugh everyday of my life
My heart can't possibly break
When it wasn't even whole to start with

Because of you
I never stray too far from the sidewalk
Because of you
I learned to play on the safe side so I don't get hurt
Because of you
I find it hard to trust not only me, but everyone around me
Because of you
I am afraid

I watched you die
I heard you cry every night in your sleep
I was so young
You should have known better than to lean on me
You never thought of anyone else
You just saw your pain
And now I cry in the middle of the night
For the same darn thing

Because of you
I never stray too far from the sidewalk
Because of you
I learned to play on the safe side so I don't get hurt
Because of you
I try my hardest just to forget everything
Because of you
I don't know how to let anyone else in
Because of you
I'm ashamed of my life because it's empty
Because of you
I am afraid

Because of you
Because of you

Currently Listening Cher and Sonny & Cher - Greatest Hits (1974) By Sonny & Cher see related

Well, heck.  Been a long time since I updated.  It's also been a long time since I rock and rolled.  (Led Zeppelin)  What all has went on in Tyler Kent's world since last post?HHhhmmm....(Reliant K)  Well a lot I'm sure.  Friday Night Fire this past Friday was awesome.  I'm ready to eat some turkey and other various foods for Thanksgiving.  Justin, Whitney and I's birthday is a week from this Wednesday.  (That's November 30th for all you calendar challenged folks.)  Today is laundry day, I have mounds of clothes in my room taller than the Egyptian pyramids.  So that will be a full day of work.  I took an Econ test today that I believe a did sub par on.  So that's never good.  I don't have to work until this Friday, which is good, however, I have to go into work at 5 in the   morning = not good.  Well that's really all for now.  Here is a great lyric from the aforementioned Led Zeppelin.  Peace.

"Rock And Roll"

It's been a long time since I rock and rolled,
It's been a long time since I did the Stroll.
Ooh, let me get it back, let me get it back,
Let me get it back, baby, where I come from.
It's been a long time, been a long time,
Been a long lonely, lonely, lonely, lonely, lonely time. Yes it has.

It's been a long time since the book of love,
I can't count the tears of a life with no love.
Carry me back, carry me back,
Carry me back, baby, where I come from.
It's been a long time, been a long time,
Been a long lonely, lonely, lonely, lonely, lonely time.

Seems so long since we walked in the moonlight,
Making vows that just can't work right.
Open your arms, opens your arms,
Open your arms, baby, let my love come running in.
It's been a long time, been a long time,
Been a long lonely, lonely, lonely, lonely, lonely time.

Currently Reading Fresh Power By Jim Cymbala, Dean Merrill see related

So I think the whole situation has taken off and become a huge issue, referring to the drinking thing, and that it should have never been an issue in the first place.  If doing this was alright, and acceptable, then there wouldn't be a huge controversy and there wouldn't be backlash.  When this wasn't going on, and wasn't a planned thing, was there a huge discussion about it, or was it debated?  I guess I don't really know what good and positive thing would come from having a social drinking party of this nature.  Oh, but we aren't getting drunk.  The last time I checked, the law doesn't say, "Hey if you're under 21, then it's alright to consume alcohol as long as you aren't drunk."  I think if the people involved in this situation were 21, this would be totally different.  But what kind of example and point are we trying to prove to all the MYC kids, and other leaders and people of influence by making it seem like it's o.k.?  Oh, but we could hide it, and no one would know.  We are kidding ourselves to think that this wouldn't be public knowledge, whether it happened or not.  Leaders, I've always heard, are supposed to be transparent and not be hiding things like that.  I also didn't think that we thought of ourselves as better than, above the law, or not accountable.  I think everyone involved needs to take a step back, realize what they were planning on doing, then realize that leadership is a responsibility and a privilege.  Why does Pastor Brian not consume alcohol, probably for the very reason that occasions like this don't arise and more controversy, drama, and unneeded discussion is made. Do I think that when you are a 21 year old adult that wants to have a glass of wine, not to get intoxicated, with a nice meal is wrong?  No.  Do I think that I will do that when I am of age?  I don't think so, but I'm not sure.  But I've got two years to think about it.  In the mean time, it's not an option, because it's illegal.  And I've got the responsibility of being a leader and have the awareness to know people are watching me, and that I have the a responsibility to set a good example.   I wouldn't want other kids in MYC thinking this was o.k. 

Finally, bottom line, in this given situation, it's completely wrong because no one is of age.  If the teens involved were 21, completely different situation.  However, we as leaders and Christian people must realize we are being watched and we are influencing people.  I think if anyone still is unsure they should set up and appointment with Pastor Brian, Pastor Mike Ploen, or another respected, wise, and influential person in the church to get their opinion.