Burky's Blog

July 19 is my dad's birthday. I am trying to figure how old he would be. Let's see, he was born in the year of 1948. So that means next year he would be 60, because the last year digit is 8. Quick figuration would be telling us he is 59 years old. It wasn't long ago since Mom was 60. And it isn't long until I will be off going to Yellowstone. Months of planning is finally being realized Tuesday evening when I will go off to New York City. I forget the name of that airport we will be flying from--was it John Kennedy International Airport?

Anyway, I am expecting great times for the rest of the week with my old friends. Sure wish Mark would go with me! But o well, he probably would have his jolly old time with his Lori.

It is nice to be able to keep my journal online. Even though Mark asserted that it is better to keep everything online as the computer can crash, but I still think about what if I don't have Internet access. My parent's home don't have Internet access, so if I want to bring my laptop along and want to type in something, might as well keep it in computer drive. I still would like to use Outlook Express, and am thankful that I can send and receive Gmail emails on that program, although it is not my primary means.

Anyway, I walked briskly for over a mile to Terre Hill Community Park last evening to see the fireworks, celebrating 100 years of Terre Hill existence on the map. Ricky Eberly and Charlene Zimmerman was there. Ricky and I had a nice time chatting, and when the clock strikes 10, the lights went out and we enjoy the dramatic display of fireworks.

I walked home and Charlene with her 5 female followers on their own bicycles slided by me, reaching to my house first before my brisk walking can take me. I jogged a bit at the end so the ladies wouldn't wait too long on me.

We watch the movie, Apple Dumpling Gang. I got to bed at 1 AM, and slept until 7. Not bad, as i woke up and did few things on my computer. I drove my car to Mark's and took him to Manor Church. We learn about miracles there, although it really piqued my curiosity what he would say to my beliefs.

I am thinking I have my diary long time ago, and I should get them copying done. I should. Susan fretted about my word processor sitting around unused. I long for a home of my own, so I can get everything in one place.

Perhaps soon I would be able to do it. If I have faith greater than my life and my desires.

Someday....

It is July 21, 2007 today. The sun rose over the small Martindale town in Pennsylvania, not far off better known town on map, sandwiched between Hinklestown and Terre Hill. It is a wonderful day; there is no reason why we shouldn't be glad to be alive. I am sitting here on the sofa before the TV, but TV isn't on. I am all here, on my computer. Thinking. And writing.

I just wrote a prayer and send the email out to Vicky and Mark, and then fax it from my email to my family as well. I hope they took it well-intented, not with ill will. I have no intentions to cause ill will among man, but I thank God that He created me thus and I am glad to be alive. Still, even in my contentment, I want to strive for excellence.

I am reading the book, Turning Your Dreams Into Realities. Rather simple title, but a profound book. It remind me of books I have read that is written by Robert Schuller. Positive thinking, I understand now, is so much like faith. I thank Lord for revealing this to me. I need to live beyond the negative thinking. I grew up in very negative environment, very legalistic environment, so I need to change the mindset I am in.

Anyway, it is Terre Hill Days this weekend. I would like to go later today, but I want to pick up my laundry first.

I slipped last night, and IMmed Mark. I keep forgetting that this is weekend, and I made a pact for myself that I won't bother him over weekend. Only he will IMmed me. I was just interested in his welfare, that's all. But I was disappointed to find out that he was still at Lori's at 11 PM. It is his choice, really. Just that I was thinking he want to be safe from further fornication, he shouldn't stay so late in night with his girlfriend. And plus, he have done hugging and kissing...I hope he keep it in moderation. But it is not my place to boss him, I have told him about what I was taught about no-touch courtship, and he felt that touching is necessary to show love to his girlfriend. I could see he is not open-minded about it all, so I just let it go.

Anyway, tonight I plan to go to Keystone Koating's company picnic.

Oh right now, I am busy talking on AIM. Oh how I love chatting online. Brent Miller talk with me on Yahoo, then Debbie Towles. Jacklyn went online, so I IMmed her. Soon, Mark IMmed me....then Fermin Cal from Belize is talking with me on MSN. Wow, what a wonderful world!

Tomorrow I will be working one year at Keystone Koating. There are so many things I would like to write here, but I felt I don't have much time. Besides, I am new to this, so please be patient with me.