Posted 2:21 AM by Robert
At last, I'm updating my blog. My name is Robert, and if you're reading this, you're either interested, or you stumbled upon this by accident. Whatever the case, this is who I am, so welcome to my little world.

I am 19 years old, and freshman and Lincoln Christian College in Lincoln, Illinois, where I am a youth ministry major (here's my chance to brag: our women's volleyball team won the 2003 NCCAA Division II national championship). I am a born again Christian, and a quiet, reserved person by nature -- a bit of a "Lone Wolf" persona -- but I also enjoy being around people, and I have my wild and energetic moments.

I was born and raised in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, until I moved with my family to Aurora, Illinois, in July of 1993. I lived with my parents until 2002, when my dad got remarried and moved to New Jersey. I stayed with both my mom and my grandparents until graduating from high school, at which point I moved to South Jersey, and gained a younger brother and two younger sisters. I came back to Illinois in January of 2003, and because my dad and stepmom got divorced, I will probably never see my siblings again, something that pulls at my heart daily.

While I was in New Jersey, I attended Camden County College for a semester, so I had some college under my belt before this year. After moving back to Illinois, I worked at McDonald's for a week and half (my advice: don't, unless you enjoy working non-stop and being treated like a moron). I then worked at a hospital as a patient transporter for four months before going away to school (although "going away" isn't the best term, since its only a two hour drive from home).

Growing up, I played hockey for nine years (defense, if you're wondering what position). My passions in life are sports and teaching God's truth. I am, regrettably, single, and the one girl I've got a crush on is out of my league. Okay, I just lack self-confidence, but she's still too good for me. C'est la vie (oh yeah, I also took three years of French in high school. C'est la langue d'amour).

My favorite food is a Philly Cheesesteak, my favorite band is the Newsboys, my favorite song is "Entertaining Angels," my favorite show "Due South," though I enjoy several others (including Futurama, The Simpsons, Family Guy, Ed, Alias, 24, Scrubs, The Rockford Files, MST3K, 3rd Rock from the Sun, and the list could go on), and if I could only pick one favorite movie, I would choose "Rocky." Oh, and www.homestarrunner.com is arguably the best website ever created.

I drive a 1997 black Ford Probe. It's a nice car -- a lot of space for a compact, and it gets great gas mileage. Before that, it was a 1989 blue Ford Aerostar. Yes, it was a minivan, but I loved it. It was my first car, and as my friends and I called it, the "Shaggin' Wagon" (which is strange, because nothing closely remoted to shagging went on inside it).

I'm not sure how much more you need (or want) to know about me, and whatever it is will probably be revealed in future posts. I must end this one, as it is 2 AM, and I have an 8:30 final in the morning. And right now, my roommate is calling the Shop at Home network, because we can't figure out why a "Double Die Obverse Lincoln Cent" penny is selling for $99.96 (plus $6.95 shipping and handling). I know that doesn't have anything to do with anything, I just thought I'd mention it (tune in tomorrow for the exciting conclusion of this event).

Allow me to close with a list of things that I have found to be true:
-God does exist, He created the world, and He sent His son Jesus, who died on a cross and rose again after three days, into the world to free us from our sins.
-We are not saved by our actions, but through our faith in the salvation which comes from Jesus Christ.
-God is faithful. He DOES NOT change.
-God does have a purpose for all of us.
-Duct tape can fix anything, except a broken heart.
-The worst feeling in the world is unreciprocated love.
-I may not live to see any Philadelphia sports team win a championship (but hey, a guy can dream).
-My roommate (and best friend) is strange.

Make it a great day.