Posts Tagged ‘work’
07/26/2010
There are a few new things going on for me. Life has been moving at high-speed so I’ll just list off a few cool things that have been going on.
- I’ve lost over 60 lbs. My weight has been a struggle ever since middle school. Earlier this year I was all the way up to 244lbs. That is just incredible. So I decided to do something about it. I went hog wild, and over the last 3 1/2 months I’ve lost just over 60 lbs. I am now about 180 and I feel really good and healthy (not to mention DEAD SEXY).
- We went to Canada. We had an amazing trip up to Canada a few weeks ago to visit my side of the fam. It was great to see all of the kids playing together. Cohen and her niece Colleen were pretty much attached at the hip. So glad to see them bonding. We went to the Calgary Stampede and had a bunch of fun while we were there. I wish we lived closer.
- I started guitar lessons. I have been in a bit of a musical funk for the past few years. I haven’t played much and have gotten pretty rusty. I started lessons last week with a fella up in Portland who pretty much rocks the show. I learned more in 1 lesson from him that I have in the last year. Awesome! I can’t wait to see how I grow as a musician as I continue to develop that skill.
- My new job is in full swing. I have been at my new job for over a month now. My boss told me that they want me to go on full time at the end of my 60-day run. So we’ll be starting negotiations soon. Pray for that transition.
Life is crazy. Life is good. God is wonderful.
Tags: Canada, music, struggle, travel, weight, work
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06/17/2010
Today is my last day at the Courthouse Athletic Club. I have been offered a position as an Experience Designer for Waggener Edstrom in Lake Oswego. I am really looking forward to the move. I hope to inspire, be inspired, and grow a ton in my new position.
There is only one real downside to this all. Even though I will be working the same hours as I am now, I will have 2 hours worth of driving each day that I won’t be able to be with my girls. As it stands now I only get to see Isla for 1.5 hours before she goes to bed on the days I work. Now it will be less than an hour. We’re trying to push her bedtime back a bit so that it’s not so bad. I already miss her.
That being said, I’m still very excited for this new adventure and all the opportunities it opens for me and my family.
Tags: design, jobs, news, waggener edstrom, web design, work
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06/04/2009
There are only weeks left now until little Isla is born. We are so excited to see her beautiful face. I look at Cohen and I can’t imagine loving anyone the way I love her. But I know once I lay my eyes on Isla that will all change. Kesha is doing really well with her pregnancy.
I have been working tons on a bunch of freelance clients. I have been doing a lot of thinking about what the next few years have in store for me in the “work” department. I have a feeling there are some changes on the horizon. But I just have no idea what it will look like. There are tons of open doors for us right now, it’s just a matter of discerning which path to walk down.
I could really use prayer during these next few months. I know there is going to be tons on my plate. It’s all good stuff, but it will just be lots to handle. I am loving this adventure…
Tags: family, isla, life, work
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01/14/2009
I feel like the new year has hit me like a ton of bricks. Sometimes it almost feels unbearable. Maybe it is the fact that just yesterday felt like 1999. Maybe it is the fact that I have a wife, a daughter, another baby on the way, a dog, a cat, a house, and more bills than I can imagine. Whatever it is, it has forced me into pretty deep introspection lately.
At the Men’s Bible Study I attend at my church this week we talked about what motivates and gives us energy in the various stages of life. The first state (usually in the 20′s) is Survival: We are basically just worried about paying the bills. The second phase (30′s-40′s) is driven by Success: We are motivated by our desire to succeed at our job and perform well. The third phase (40′s-50′s) is often driven by Significance: Our desire is to make a real impact in our field. The final stage (retirement) is driven by Sustainability: This means that you would do what you are doing even if you weren’t getting paid.
Now don’t get me wrong, I am thankful for my job. But I know that right now I am still in Survival Mode. I have had probably 20 jobs since I was a teenager. I have worked as a movie theater attendant, vacuum salesman, youth pastor, bus driver, worship director, windshield repair man, Denny’s server, freelance designer, and the list goes on and on. Do I see in any of these as a final resting place for my career? Not really. But I do know that God has given me gifts, passions, and abilities that He wants me to use for His glory. And I am chomping at the bit to move on to Success and Significance.
I am creeping up on 30 as the days go by, and my desire is to serve God and provide well for my family. I am hoping and praying that doors open this year for me to progress in my life’s journey.
Tags: life, struggle, work
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03/15/2008
Today was an unusual day for me. I spent last 5 hours cleaning out the office. Over the last year it has turned into more of a junk room than an office…and that was not cool with anyone in the family. So today I did something about it! I am a little bit surprised at myself for sticking to it. I usually get burned out pretty quick with house cleaning. Anyway, I think it will offer some peaceful space for both Kesha and I to work at our businesses. Currently most of my design work is done on my couch…not a good habit!
On another note, we are going out tonight to Pablo Fabian Chang’s (aka. P.F. Chang’s). We love eating there! Can I get a DMX “What!” for Lettuce Wraps?!? Grandma K is going to watch the Co for us. It will be a nice little date!
Later Gator.
Tags: date, work
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01/25/2008
I am lucky. When I go to work every day, I get to do a lot of the things I love to do. Sure there are times that I don’t necessarily love installing a printer — but overall, I get to mess around with photoshop and dreamweaver all day. I read a book recently that asked the question, “What would you be doing even if you weren’t getting paid?” And the answer to that question for me is “messing around on the my computer”. That has been a huge blessing. It is nice not to dread going to work every day!
Anyhoo — I am off for the weekend and I want to spend some time with my beautiful lady.
Wurd Out!
Tags: design, web, work
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01/05/2008
WOW! 3 Posts in 1 day!
So I have been getting quite a bit of work in the design world lately. I am really excited about that because I LOVE doing design. My design name that I have been working under has been MYMINISTRYDESIGN.com – which is great for when I am designing for ministries, but not so great when I am designing for secular businesses. I didn’t really want to run 2 sites: 1 for ministry, 1 for secular…so I decided to migrate to a different site altogether, and I will eventually run everything from it.
Let me introduce you to VINTOM.com
Browse the site and let me know what you think. I would be interested in your feedback.
Outie.
Tags: design, vintom, web, work
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01/02/2008
Wow! This past year has been incredible. It is hard to believe it is already 2008! I am sure this year will be full of changes and surprises as much as 2007. One thing I really want to do this year is take a day early in the year to write down my plans and goals. I believe this year has potential to be huge in our lives. I see so many possibilities and opportunities, and I want a plan of attack for 2008. On Friday I am going to try to make it out to the Mt. Angel Abby and just pray and ask God for wisdom as I head into this new year.
I imagine most of the people who read my blog know this anyway, but for those of you who don’t — here is a quick update on the Thomas Fam. A few months ago we decided to leave New Harvest Church to go work with another church in Wilsonville, OR. My last day at New Harvest was December 30th. So as of this new year, I am no longer their Worship Director. Well, in the months leading up to this transition, it became evident to us that it wasn’t God’s best timing for us to head up to Wilsonville. So I talked with the Courthouse Athletic Club, and they hired me on full-time starting January 1st. God definitely is orchestrating these events in our lives, but it is often hard to find perspective. This year is a new year in more ways that one. God has opened and closed doors that we didn’t expect — but we know that He has His best reserved for us. We are just trusting in Him.
Expecting great things.
Tags: church, life, ministry, struggle, work
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10/25/2007
Well…it is time to break the news. Kesha and I have been praying like crazy over the last few months. God has been challenging our hearts in new and fresh ways, and we have been seeking God’s direction for this chapter in our lives. I have written about the feeling that we were on the verge of something huge. So the long and the short of it is this: as of this January, I will no longer be serving as the Worship Director at New Harvest Church. The one thing that really led me to make this huge decision is the yearning I have had in my heart to be in full time ministry. I have known for a while that the church was not in a position to hire a full time worship pastor for at least a few years…so with that in mind, I sought God’s guidance. And this is where He led.
Since all these thoughts have been brewing in my heart and in my mind, I have had several conversations with churches all over the country. But there is only one door that has opened and remained open. I have decided to take a position as the Creative Arts Pastor for a brand new church plant near Portland. It has been so awesome to see how God has orchestrated all of the things needed for this to become a reality. I am so pumped about what God is going to do through this new church. And Kesha and I are both so excited to make this move.
I could write pages and pages of all the things God has been doing in my life. This is a sad time in our lives on one hand, but on the other we are looking forward with passion for the future.
Check out the new church – http://www.mercyhillonline.com
Tags: christianity, faith, family, kesha, life, ministry, work
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10/24/2007
This week has been busy! I am so pumped about all the opportunities that God is bringing our way, but it definitely takes its toll. Right now I am working a couple jobs, plus I have taken on 3 design projects on the side to bring in some extra dough.
We are pumped because the people who looked at our house last week want to come take another look tomorrow afternoon. That would be the biggest blessing to sell our house. You have no idea!
I miss my family today. It has been a while since I have seen them, and it really is hard with them not being able to see Cohen growing up so fast. I can’t believe how huge of a girl she is!
Anyhoo…I am off to play racquetball!
pace – picante sauce
Tags: faith, family, life, work
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