Fall Break!

Oh boy, it has been too long since I've blogged. So much to talk about, so little to say sometimes.

First things first, I am unemployed once again. Which sucks!....but it also wonderful.

Hmmm....I really like my roommate. He's such a cool guy, fun to be with and willing to do anything for me. It means the world that he cares about me so much. It is a dream come true to just hang out with him literally everyday.

Tonight was an amazing experience. By a number of crazy circumstances, I had the opportunity to speak in front of a few hundred people at an FCA event. It was truly special and so flattering. I only had about an hour to get ready to speak. I spent about 10-12 minutes walking around and rambling on about who-knows-what. However, I hear some people laugh at my jokes and I really feel like God was able to speak through me, which is such an unbelievable feeling. I feel so blessed to have opportunities like this.

That is all for now.

I guarantee my next blog post will be almost entirely all about sports so enjoy this one, you non-sports fans! =)

The Luckiest

You know, sometimes I can be dramatic (big shock, right?). I have often made comments about how much my life sucks or how difficult something is that I'm currently going through. While I wouldn't say that I live in the easiest life in the world, I am super privileged. If anything else, my new job is very humbling.
It's not that Lawrence has a really bad part of town but the area where my gas station is is pretty rough compared to anytihng I've ever been around in America. The people that come in everyday (and there are some customers who literally come in everyday) who just look hopeless. It's heart-breaking to see some of these people. From crack addicts to young pregnant girls to homeless guys, it is unbelievable.
My goal is to spread God's love to them in the little bit of interaction that I have with them. I am so blessed to be in the situation that I am in. All the ladies I work with are working this job (making the same money as me) trying to support their families.
Not only do I have an amazing family that loves me, I also have some super cool friends that I brag about as well. I really like my friends a lot. Thank you to everyone out there (two of whom will actually read this if I'm lucky) who has put up with me and made me feel so special.
Okay, that is all!
*******************C***o***l***i***n********************

PROcrastinator

So I have a lot of homework that I need to do tonight...so what do I do? I blog to no one in particular. But it helps me feel better to get things off my chest. Anyway, I really like KU. I'm getting involved with the radio station on campus and I absolutely love it. I have met some super cool people and I'm super excited to be a part of it. Note to self: I say super too much.
In other news, I really want to make a list. A list of the top 20 or so people outside of my family that have influenced my life the most. I'm scared to publicly make a list and hurt someone's feelings who isn't on there but anyway, I think that would be really cool. I would have to put a ton of thought process into it because, frankly, I am 21 years, 4 months and 5 days old and I have been so blessed to have such wonderful people in my life.
Anyway, just a random thought. I don't have a whole lot else to say I guess. Since no more than two or three people are going to read this, I feel like the shorter I make it, the better.
Peace out kids!
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Wright~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Colin~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

Two posts in two days...uh-oh.

Mmkay, let's get this thing started. I feel less bad about laying around watching TV all night since I've worked three days in a row. Speaking of my job, there are some things I really like about it. For starters, I get to talk to people a lot. It's not that I like everyone in the world but I love talking. Like seriously, I get to talk to people all day and get paid for it. How cool is that?
Anyway, I have no clean laundry left at all so I'm looking forward to going home tomorrow and doing some laundry (or maybe even getting lucky and having my lovely mother do it for me). I'm currently listening to Jump On It by Sir-Mix-A-Lot. Best. Wedding. Song. Ever. Why am I listening to it right now? I have no idea. BUT I love it.
Anyway, I'm not going to ramble on for forever. I will just leave you with some random facts about myself!

1. I have won and will continue to win every time I go to the Argosy and play Block Party.
2. I flooded the field last Saturday after KU beat the 15th ranked Yellow Jackets.
3. Ich bin so gut. (I am doing so good)
4. I can't remember the last time I went to bed before midnight (BUT it will happen soon)
5. I've never been to a haunted house...but I kind of want to go really bad. (This year, maybe?)
6. I am obsessed with the media.
7. I know nothing about cigarettes and my customers don't appreciate it very much sometimes.
8. I feel awkward asking 31-year-olds for their ID to buy tobacco products.
9. I hate Tiger Woods, Derek Jeter and Kobe Bryant more than any athlete in sports history.
10. I am really excited for Late Night in the Phog in 29 days!
11. I have two cougar crushes on Leslie Mann and Kristen Wiig.  

No longer unemployed....

Yesterday, I had my 5th first day on the job. It is nice working somewhere that is not 95 degrees. I work at a gas station. Basically all I do is work the cash register. It's far from glamorous but the ladies I work with like me (or at least pretend to) and everything is pretty easy to learn. I've made a couple mistakes but I haven't been fired yet so I like my chances of maybe keeping this job (not that I've ever been fired before).
Classes at KU are going pretty good. Deutsch is not easy but once I actually motivate myself to learn it, I do fine. Ich bin so kuhl! I have now been single for more than 23 months and it doesn't bother me at all. Don't get me wrong, I think (some) girls are awesome and I'm sure one day I'll have a crazy awesome girlfriend to brag about. But not anytime soon and I am totally fine with that. I plan on maturing a lot this year at KU. Among many goals, one is to become more selfless. I need to quit caring about myself so much and start caring about other people.
I thought this was going to kind of an interesting post but it's pretty boring so far and for that I apologize.
In other news, I love this weather. The rain? Eh, it's okay. But the cool, windy and cloudy weather? I like it. I love fall. I love football season.
Hmm...music? My favorite song right now is Very Busy People by The Limousines.
In closing, I honestly think great things are going to happen to me soon. And it's not because of anything special that I may do. In Hebrews 11:6, God's promise is to reward those who dilligently seek Him. Coolest thing ever? I know. Seek him and he will reward you.
I think that's all I got. I can't wait to blog again and tell you how awesome things are going.

---Thgirw Niloc---

Sunday, Bloody Sunday

Hey guys, post #2 is here!
I don't know how many people actually read this stuff, but I'm sure it's only a couple. Regardless, it feels good to ramble about what's going on. Other than my Jayhawks beating the 15th best team in the nation 28-25 in what was possibly the best college football game I've ever attended, I had a sucky weekend.
Without going into detail, I hurt more people this weekend than I can ever remember hurting in such a short time. I know that God is faithful to forgive me but it kills me knowing that someone is struggling and it's all my fault. However, I believe that I will come out of this stronger. My goal is to be more mature and be the person God wants me to be, not the person Colin Wright is currently being.
In other news, I love music. I really do. I'm currently listening to Hellogoodbye because my inner 13-year-old girl is trying to escape. I also have rocked out to some Vanessa Carlton today.
Anyway, I have a test tomorrow in Poli-Sci that I have not even started studying for. Monday tests should not exist.
I'm looking forward to the Video Music Awards tonight. As long as Gaga wins everything, I'll be happy. Just kidding! .....but seriously.
Eh, this was kind of a pointless post.
Wait! I have one more thing to say. My address is 1244 Ohio Rd., Lawrence, KS, 66044 so feel free to write me a letter or send me something cool. I'll write back. =)

Guten Tag!

Hey everyone! I am super excited to start blogging. I've wanted to for so long but I've been busy...and before that, I was lazy. Anyway, here I am. I had originally planned on keeping this post short but I might not be able to.
I feel like everyone who will read this already knows me, but just in case you don't, I'll give you some random facts about me.
Why blog? First of all, I love entertaining people. I talk a lot, I laugh a lot and I have fun quite often. I'm addicted to the media which is why I am majoring in Journalism. I love Twitter. I think it's the coolest thing ever. But now this blog will allow me more than 140 characters which will allow me to ramble on like crazy. Exciting, right?!
Anyway, I have a 10-12 page paper due tomorrow and I only have 3 pages done so I need to start working on that ASAP. But this blog sounds like more fun so here I am typing away.
I'm taking German--hence the title being Guten Tag (Good Day in English) and I love it so far.
Gosh, there's so many boring things I could talk about right now. I love college football and could rant about it for hours but I don't think that is necessary in this post. I'm proud to be a Native American. Although I love being white too. Nothing wrong with being the majority.
Oh, and most importantly, I love God. He's been really good to me recently and I feel so spoiled right now to have everything that I do. While one of my goals is to entertain people and maybe even make them laugh, I want above everything to glorify Him. I have no idea what my future holds (and it scares me beyond anything) but I know that God has plans for me to prosper, which is the coolest thought ever.
So, I think I already have set 3 goals for myself with this blog:
1) In some way, bring you closer to God.
2) Provide some sort of entertainment.
3) Make you laugh (or at least smile) once or twice.
I think that's about all I got. If anyone read this whole thing, props to you. I promise I will blog again soon.
Oh, and one more thing. I don't want to feel less connected to you guys by blogging. You might know more about what's going on in my life but I still want to have a relationship with all of you. I lovelovelove when people call/text/facebook chat/email/snail mail/skype me so feel free to contact me whenever. I love talking to people.
Wow, I think I'm done this time for good.
Until next time, one love, one God, one way.

--------------------------------------------Colin-------------------------------------------------