Today was my day off and it couldn't have landed on a better day. I was able to get a glimpse of why Chicago summers are so great (from my short experience and from what I've heard).
My buddy Scott called me and wondered if I wanted to join him on a bike ride. I was reluctant because it was my day off and I tend to want to sit around on my butt as much as possible. After he showed, and after I saw the sun streaming into my living room I had to take him up on the offer. We biked down to the beach and took a ride south to Navy pier where we found a spot to sit and chill in the sun for about 45 minutes. People were scattering the lake shore. Walkers, bikers, and runners came out of the woodworks. Everyones face was a little more red and and breathing patterns were a little more heavy. Definitely including mine! I had a hard time keeping up with Scott at a few points but I was fine.
Today makes me wonder how I will survive a job that requires me to work weekends.
Thursday, March 13, 2008
Wednesday, March 5, 2008
"Boy's Town"
Just recently I experienced a little bit of the gay district in Chicago. One of my co-workers turned 24 and Katie, myself, and Katie's roommate Allison met a bunch of people from my office at a "gay" bar/restaurant. I hadn't been to any of the restaurants in this area since I have been in Chicago and didn't really know what to expect. It turned out to be a great night. Funny enough, there were more straight single women than gay men/women. I talked to my gay co-worker about that and he said that its pretty normal to find a TON of girls at these places because they do not feel threatened. I do not blame them.
The joke around the office was that I wouldn't come because I am slightly "homophobic." The more I thought about that it bothered me because I am supposed to love everyone. Jesus did. I think Jesus would have gone and hung out with the gays. That doesn't necessarily mean I agree with the lifestyle but I can't say much because there are things about my lifestyle that don't really bode very well either. So, I went and had fun. It's not like this was some life changing event for me but I just think there is a lot to say about how we as Christians sometimes separate ourselves from the rest of the world. We are all equal distance from the cross. It doesn't matter if we constantly take part in gossip, live a gay lifestyle, or if we murder someone. I guess this is my opinion but whatever. Sorry to whoever is reading if you don't wanna hear my opinion!
Anyways, this makes me think of a song by a great singer/songwriter: Martin Sexton
"What about Jesus
Didn't he do it too?
Hang out with prostitutes
And have a drink or two.
Power of example
My mama said it and I heard
She says one ounce of action
Beats a ton of words."
The joke around the office was that I wouldn't come because I am slightly "homophobic." The more I thought about that it bothered me because I am supposed to love everyone. Jesus did. I think Jesus would have gone and hung out with the gays. That doesn't necessarily mean I agree with the lifestyle but I can't say much because there are things about my lifestyle that don't really bode very well either. So, I went and had fun. It's not like this was some life changing event for me but I just think there is a lot to say about how we as Christians sometimes separate ourselves from the rest of the world. We are all equal distance from the cross. It doesn't matter if we constantly take part in gossip, live a gay lifestyle, or if we murder someone. I guess this is my opinion but whatever. Sorry to whoever is reading if you don't wanna hear my opinion!
Anyways, this makes me think of a song by a great singer/songwriter: Martin Sexton
"What about Jesus
Didn't he do it too?
Hang out with prostitutes
And have a drink or two.
Power of example
My mama said it and I heard
She says one ounce of action
Beats a ton of words."
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