so this is the new year.... (death cab...keeps it rockin.)

it's been a long year. tough and good. i've learned a lot, changed a lot, and it feels like i've done a lot. it's strange to think that just a year ago i was in a mental hospital, leaving charleston, and out of a job. i don't mind thinking back on those things. i've taken a lot from my crazy experiences. but i want more. mainly, i want more of god this next year.

new years is a cool time of year. i begin getting excited about newness. i like newness. mainly because we're always disappointed with the way something is going. things can always be better. this year, i'm bringing in 2006 with my church. we're going to pray and sing and not get wasted. i'm really glad for that because last year i chose wasted. and this is not as fun as most people think it will be. choose a prayer instead of a lot of alcohol this year. they say, whatever you do at midnight on new year's is what you'll do for the rest of the year. some people think having sex at this moment is a good idea. but this year, i'm going to be praying. praying for change, for renewal as i say goodbye to old friends and make new ones. i hope you'll join me.