The end of xanga...i guess :(

http://zachweston.blogspot.com/

This is the link to the new blog i'm starting.  I've loved xanga, and i'll still keep this account, just so i can see where i've come from.  I hope everything is well for all of you who check in on me.  I've been going through quite a deep dark forest lately spiritually and emotionally, not a pleasant time, but I hope that God finds me in here and pulls me out soon. 

God bless you all,

-Zach

Update

Welp, been a long while, again

It's too bad how xanga died.  It was nice having all my friends on here to exchange ideas with them.  Some of those other blog arenas look pretty cool, i may one day have to try them out. 

Lets see....baseball is good, just throwing and running and lifting A lot.  6 am tomorrow, bearcat stadium bleachers, be there or be square! 

I had an interview for an internship in KC a couple weeks ago, it was good, and  my tests went through ok, but they are waiting to interview one more guy to make a decision.  I have to wait like 3 weeks on it.  Yuck.  I really would like this job.  It seems like a great fit.  However, i realize that God will put me where he wants me if I allow him to, so, it'll be fine either way.

Other than that, Me and the girl are in surplus of 7 months now (surplus maybe not the best word, but works).  It's really good.  We are growing to know each other better everyday and definitely have times where we learn even more, through little disputes and whatnot. 

It's nice and cold in maryville today, like 32 outside right now with wind. 

Classes are fine, just have a lot of work to do.  I'll do a lot over thanksgiving, or that's the plan.  I'm going back to N.F. to see mom and dad and going through Chillyville to get there. Should be a fun trip. 

I love you all, please pray everyday, get in the word as much  as you can.   Thats where the weak and weary get their rest in all this madness.  Spend time with him.  God is love.

I don't know...as you know it's been a long time.  I was just casually surfing the web and just wanted to see what was up with xanga.  I guess it's time for an update.

School has started, obviously, I'm in my last year of baseball eligibility, which is sad and exciting at the same time I think.  I am going to start tomorrow in the fall world series game one, and like that a lot.

I'm also pretty excited about the baseball playoffs, I really hope Cleveland and Colorado make it.

But, enough of the day to day..........

Two days ago me and Katlynn made it 6 months as a couple.  It's by far the longest and most rewarding relationship i've had.  I'm so in love, and it's crazy to think about considering where i was 6 months ago.  I find myself wanting to spend every spare second with her and just soak her up and learn everything about her.  I am going to marry this girl at some point, she knows it too, she's gonna let me, which is sweet. 

Spiritually I've taken this fall off so far.  And what I mean is, i haven't been actively in the word, I haven't done a ton of witnessing or ministry, although i'm still involved with FCA.  I realize that your life is your ministry, not just a blocked off time of the day.  My faith isn't at all tested, if anything it's stronger than ever, i trust God has my back, yet I'm kind of taking advantage of that right now.  It's weird.  It's all part of the war I have with myself......that goes "I need to follow all the rules", "you are saved and forgiven for all your sins, the law is irrelevant now", "The law is showing obedience and respect", "The law is for pharisees" 

So, i guess I wonder what is best, or how I should feel specifically.  I know that I shouldn't sin, it's bad and I should try to be as good of a person as possible, not out of necessity, but out of respect and honor to glorify my God.  I dunno. 

I need some spiritual jumper cables to get me to turn over.  That's all for now, hopefully I wont wait 2 months before my next one of these. 

Currently Listening Nothing Left to Lose By Mat Kearney see related

"Welcome Home Bearcats"

There is just something about that phrase, and seeing Bobby Bearcat with his arms open wide.  I stinking love this community.  I am back in Maryville, a solid month before classes start, but that's how I want it.  I finished baseball this summer about a week ago.  I went 1-1 with a 4.13 ERA in 24 innings.  I also had 2 starts.  It was a good summer, definitely got better on the mound.  However, i didn't condition or lift all summer, so I have to start that back up here this month so i don't die come time for school ball to start.

I'm excited to be back in the area, for more than one reason.  I can't wait for all my roommates to get back so we can sand v-ball it up and play frisbee.  I can't wait for 3 am runs to mcdonalds with a test the next day.  I can't wait to front porch sit with tiki torches!! I really can't wait to spend months and months living only across the street from the girl I love...man that still is weird to say sometimes...I never thought I'd be at this place, or that it would be this good.  But mostly, i'm ready to be challenged by my surroundings, be stirred, be convicted to live that higher life, to be a light unto the campus.  It's gonna be a good year, but sad in the fact a lot of my friends I have received here are leaving after this year.  I wish they would stay...haha..they don't though i imagine.  Anyways, I'm loving life here, and give me a call if you are in the area. 

Go Bearcats! and mostly, God Bless You

Maryville, that's where I want to be

Hey sports fans, and readers of my blog.

It's good to be back in xangaland after a month long sabatical.  I've been in chillicothe on more dial up internet, and been traveling all over nebraska and kansas and missouri. Here's a picture of the action, it made the front sports page in Chillicothe

  (courtesy www.butchshaffer.com)

I've been playing ball for the mudcats of Chillicothe.  We have around 200 fans per game.  I play with a lot of division one players from the University of Hawaii to Mizzou to Western Kentucky.  The team is full of good ballplayers and pretty good guys too.  It's about 100 miles away from maryville though.  Last year at this time it wasn't a big deal, but now I find I want to be back in the ville all the time.  I still have a lot of my best friends there, and it's great to just kick it with them and chat and front porch sit, but mostly, I miss my girlfriend.

Today is our 3 month anniversary as an official couple, oh the world of "titles."  There is no doubt in my mind that this girl is the one for me.  Katlynn Jane Coston is her name, of the maryville area.  She reads this sometimes, so i won't go on and on, but she's at wally world working right now, so i'm killing time.  I am here to testify that you don't have to settle when it comes to finding the right person, you don't have to compromise your interests, your faith, and many times, you'll be surprised to find, (at least I have) that a lot of little things are common interest as well.  To me she is absolutely gorgeous, fun to be with, strong in her faith, and a very caring person.  It did take a while for me to see that, and we have some funny stories about the "dance" I did to get her attention, by dance I mean, just the all round stupidity that I usually go through, or used to! go through when I liked a girl.  Anyways, those days are over as far as i'm concerned (luckily she likes me a little bit too).  I Love this girl so much, and I just know that this is the stuff that people write songs about, and this is the kind of support, care, and attention that God intended.  Now, maybe some of my readers are gonna freak out by this, and I might have to given about 4 months ago.  I didn't understand how two people could hit it off, or why they would want to be with each other all the time.  I was all about hanging with the boys, but now, she trumps them.  Maybe a day will come where I need a guys night every once in a while, but at this rate, no way.  If you want to know more, it's probably too bad so sad, but you can ask.  Love is a weird and beautiful thing though.  I highly suggest it. 

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As far as baseball, it's been really good. I'm throwing really well with an era just over 2.00 and have some k's.  a 1-0 record.  I get up around 11 every day, go to the park at 4 after playing some Nintendo Wii or PS3 with the host family and play at 7, get done at 10:30, call katlynn, and go to bed after midnight, then rinse and repeat.  It's a great life.  I would have time to work, but i figure this is my last summer of freedom, so I'll just enjoy it. Next summer I'm going to get a big boy job.  So, if you know anyone about summer opportunities in the KC/Maryville/Columbia area, let me know.  I'm thinking of interning at FCA in KC, or maybe with shelter insurance or state farm insurance.  I hear its a steady living and flexible hours, which are things I want.  I want to work to live, as my friend Noah says, not live to work.  I don't want to be away from my wife more than I have to, or my kids.  I want to play ball with them and go to their games.  I want to grow up with them, not watch them grow in between working. 

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So...this has been a really scattered, random post, but i'm sure you were entertained, if not, that's not why I do it anyways. 

I hope and pray that everyone is doing alright this summer, if not, please talk to me, I'd be glad to.  I have a new Cellphone too....

 so more than happy to talk.  I hope you enjoyed the multimedia.

Love you all, God Bless