I live an entirely new life. I can't think of any part of my life that hasn't changed completely.
I'm a big fan of change. The kind that resides in your pocket, and the kind that rules your life. I don't understand why, but i've always been able to accept change pretty happily. It makes me sad when i see people who can't. Change is mostly the only thing in life you'll sit up and take notice of. I suppose every has their own way of dealing with change.
Fortunately, at this turn, every change in my life has been postive. Although this has been one of the most stressful times of my life, the stress has all been through positive changes. This must be some type of duality concept because this seems pretty contradictory.
I'm married to an amazing girl. I love being married. Being married makes everything way more exciting. For the first time ever i've truly enjoyed: The Sandwich Fair, not talking about music, chic flicks, dishes, shopping, weight lifting, organization, and long walks.
We live together, away from our parents. I love my parents a whole lot, but i don't miss living at home. I like to have music playing at almost every moment of the day. I just like to listen to music, and it's nice not having to bother a bunch of poeple. Elisa likes it too... sometimes. She doesn't enjoy certain heavy metal stuff. We trying to get some counseling for that.
I work at a church now. Through this church i've been introduced to a number of amazing people. Most of these people have made a difference in my life already. This is a place where everyone wants you to succeed. It's an incredible feeling. Everyone helps everyone try to make everything as good as possible. This may not seem so crazy to most of you, but this is a multi-site church. This church has multiple locations through the chicagoland area, and so i don't get to see a lot of these cool people on sunday. They all attend different locations. So it would seem that all they need to do is take care of their campus, but that's not what happens. Everyone is here to make everyone succeed.
I'm learning more than every now. I take guitar lessons, and voice lessons. People at the church teach me about life, theater, video, music, people, and God. My wife teaches me how to be happy.
I don't concern myself with missing what was. If "what was", was important enough, it will end up where it needs to be. New friends become old friends, and old friends become new friends again. I love and miss everyone i've ever known, i'm not organized enough to keep track of them all. Don't be afraid to call jeff ekblad and say hello. 630-514-4659
love, jeff