tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9121114679378661062024-03-13T19:33:12.664-07:00Another DistractionLuke Pimpsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17391952370310336197noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-912111467937866106.post-86962893579436636942008-10-08T18:38:00.000-07:002008-10-08T19:03:33.832-07:00stream of conciousnessMan I'm tired.<br />Again, adulthood is not all it's cracked up to be.<br />Exhausted, I turn to blogging.<br />Here I come to lament my days.<br />I've gone hoarse from speaking too much.<br />I don't think I could ever be a teacher.<br />Teachers talk all day long.<br />This is me dozing off after hours at work.<br /><a href="http://s201.photobucket.com/albums/aa142/PimpsonProductions/?action=view&current=asleep.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa142/PimpsonProductions/asleep.jpg" alt="Asleep" border="0" height="400" width="500" /></a><br /><br />I found this "draft" all the way from Nov. 07...<br /><span style="font-style: italic;">I'm not sure if this is a common occurrence amongst my friends, family or humanity, but even when things are good, I can easily be brought down.<br />I learned long ago I personally need to be proactive when it comes to social engagements and friendships. Life in general. I can hope for the best or assume things will work out in my favor.<br />But it seems lately, things will never be "just right."<br />Perhaps I'm too sensitive?<br />Should I hold on to this bitterness and leave it be? Perhaps ignoring my hurt feelings is best just to avoid drama.<br />Should I confront those who afflict me? Try my best to have them understand me and hope they change to accommodate me?<br />Should I be "pro active" and just try harder to be a better friend and hope they acknowledge me on their own?<br />Obviously I'm writing out of hurt and stream of consciousness, but I want to enjoy life and no longer have these feelings.</span><br /><br />Honestly, I have no recollection of what I was rambling about, but it's pretty deep right?<br />Maybe I can score an emo chick and be complete.Luke Pimpsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17391952370310336197noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-912111467937866106.post-80418658656921157682008-08-09T05:20:00.000-07:002008-08-09T05:35:46.596-07:00Returning HomeI'm stuck in the Heathrow Airport waiting for our new flight. I have 10 mins left on this wifi subscription.<br />We missed our flight to come home. Apparently you need to be at the airport 3 hours ahead of time. We were only an hour early. My frustration might not be coming through, but trust me, it's present. 8 mins left.<br />I had a pretty good trip here. It wasn't the most relaxing, but it was a good break from work and the stress/chaos/anxiety of life. I'm stoked to be returning home, but I also dread it.<br />I hope to be slightly refreshed, and to have a better attitude about life. Over the past 2 months, I learned some stuff about myself. Perhaps I'm relearning some stuff too. This whole "adulthood" thing is a process. 6 mins left.<br />I went to the end of a CS Lewis Conference and heard Phillip Yancey speak and two other gentlemen. Smart guys. They gave me insight into my struggles.<br /><br />The wifi network just told me my time is almost up. 3 mins left.<br />So I'll leave you with this photo of documentation that I haven't been hiding in my bedroom this past week, but was actually in a distant land.<br /><a href="http://s201.photobucket.com/albums/aa142/PimpsonProductions/?action=view&current=CIMG0037.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa142/PimpsonProductions/CIMG0037.jpg" alt="Luke" border="0" /></a><br />This is me in the "Tube." CheerioLuke Pimpsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17391952370310336197noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-912111467937866106.post-20449505683940050222008-07-12T20:54:00.000-07:002008-07-12T21:17:06.927-07:00Amazing LoveJust sitting in the living room, listening to a little PEDRO THE LION, and this song came on. It's got to be one of my favorites. It's a hymn that I was familiar with as just a mundane contemporary christian worship song, but in this rendition, it's played with passion and conviction.<br />You may assume that it's some hardcore tune that is screamed to the heavens, but it's just the opposite. David Bazan (singer/musician/emo-creator) slows down the pace to a lullaby, and sings delicately to God. Bazan does have the reputation of being a sensationalist, critic, liberal and hertic, but things are put in perspective when his voice reverberates the room.<br />I am weak. I am a failure. I am a hypocrite.<br />God is in control. God wants me. God died for me.<br />I am humbled - by the music, the lyrics, the vocals and God himself.<br />It is the finest song I've used to worship.Luke Pimpsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17391952370310336197noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-912111467937866106.post-182154607516748992008-03-20T11:09:00.000-07:002008-03-20T11:20:27.924-07:00Best Week EverLast Sunday's elevation service, Brent mentioned Easter week is second only to the week of creation.<br />I find no qualms with this, except that it may need a qualifier, that this is the best week for mankind.<br />It probably was a pretty tough week for Jesus.<br />He had the foreknowledge that one of his 12 would betray him.<br />He was aware of his impending doom and sacrifice.<br />He knew that still to this day, much of humanity would not acknowledge him as the one true God.<br /><br />Not to be heretical, but I don't know what i would do in these circumstances if i was Jesus.<br /><br />I always remember a song by the band Dogwood when I reflect on Easter and the Passion.<br /><br />"Do or Die"<br /><br />I killed the Son of God today.<br />I built the cross where He was slain.<br />My sins,<br />The hands that held the hammer that<br />drove the nails through His skin.<br />Someday I win.<br />I want to make it up.<br />I want to die to myself for You.<br />It makes me fall apart,<br />When I think of all that You went through.<br />I owe my all to You. (I owe my all to You)<br /><br />Chorus:<br />Because when it came to do or die.<br />You died for me,<br />Though I would be nothing perfect,<br />For human eyes to see.<br /><br />My hands are Yours for works.<br />My eyes will seek until I've found You.<br />My legs will walk the earth,<br />Until You tell me my work is through.<br />I want to make it up,<br />I want to die to myself for You,<br />You are the one that I love,<br />I owe my all to you. (I owe my all to you)<br /><br />(chorus)<br /><br />I met the Son of God today,<br />He said "I forgive you for My pain",<br />He took my sin that held the hammer<br />that drove the nails through His skin,<br />He said I win.<br /><br />(chorus)<br /><br />I'm a new creation through You,<br />Created for You by You.<br />So make me worth Your while,<br />Put me to use.Luke Pimpsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17391952370310336197noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-912111467937866106.post-57261926862054628592008-03-15T02:10:00.001-07:002008-03-15T02:19:44.967-07:00Hey, Remember Me?It's been a while.<br />Let's start off slow.<br />Here's a few jokes...<br /><br />How did Hitler tie his shoes?<br />With little nazis.<br /><br />Have you heard the jump rope joke?<br />Eh, skip it.<br /><br />On a scale of 1-10,<br />how old was Michael Jackson's boyfriend?<br /><br />thanks, I'll be here all week.Luke Pimpsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17391952370310336197noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-912111467937866106.post-901803809127349082007-09-27T23:47:00.000-07:002007-09-28T00:29:27.314-07:00More Stimulating Talk RadioI finished my last day at KFI AM 640. One whole year believe it or not. I worked in the promotions department, which included podcasting, creating contests and going to events, representing KFI.<br /><a href="http://photobucket.com/" target="_blank"><img src="http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa142/PimpsonProductions/KFI0026.jpg" alt="Photo Sharing and Video Hosting at Photobucket" border="0" height="300" width="400" /></a><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">What I will miss:</span><br />Being aware of all the current events.<br />Seeing the occasional celebrity.<br />My coworkers.<br /><a href="http://photobucket.com/" target="_blank"><img src="http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa142/PimpsonProductions/KFI0027.jpg" alt="Photo Sharing and Video Hosting at Photobucket" border="0" height="300" width="400" /></a><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">What I won't miss:</span><br />The commute. 3-4 hours a day.<br /><a href="http://photobucket.com/" target="_blank"><img src="http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa142/PimpsonProductions/KFI0021.jpg" alt="Photo Sharing and Video Hosting at Photobucket" border="0" height="300" width="200" /></a><br />Shaving and dressing modestly.<br />Dealing with the "talent."<br />Going to events in the boondocks and setting up a tent and passing out swag for just two hours.<br /><a href="http://photobucket.com/" target="_blank"><img src="http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa142/PimpsonProductions/KFILukeEvent3.jpg" alt="Photo Sharing and Video Hosting at Photobucket" border="0" height="125" width="150" /></a><a href="http://photobucket.com/" target="_blank"><img src="http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa142/PimpsonProductions/KFILukeEvent2.jpg" alt="Photo Sharing and Video Hosting at Photobucket" border="0" height="125" width="150" /></a><a href="http://photobucket.com/" target="_blank"><img src="http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa142/PimpsonProductions/KFILukeEvent.jpg" alt="Photo Sharing and Video Hosting at Photobucket" border="0" height="125" width="150" /></a><br />Dealing with KFI fans like this.<br /><img alt="" src="http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c306/cptnhaddock/Photo332.jpg" height="300" width="400" />Luke Pimpsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17391952370310336197noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-912111467937866106.post-13853287882755386392007-08-28T15:11:00.000-07:002007-08-28T15:15:18.981-07:00Long time...no blogHey, sorry guys.<br />I know you've been shedding tears thinking I would never return to the <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">blogosphere</span>. I suppose I haven't been very inspired to blog about anything this summer.<br />The last draft I had ready to post was about why I think the 4<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">th</span> of July is a <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">disappointing</span> holiday. I didn't feel that was worthy enough to post, so here I am today, rambling...<br /><br />Well, here I am. FYI, I'm still alive.Luke Pimpsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17391952370310336197noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-912111467937866106.post-15721087408241737192007-07-03T10:13:00.000-07:002007-07-03T10:20:31.809-07:00Movies, again...Hopefully this blog doesn't turn into a movie review, but Live Free or Die Hard is by far the best movie of the summer. I would highly recommend it for a purely entertaining time. No need to see the three previous films.<br /><img height="400" alt="" src="http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/b/b3/LFoDHPoster.jpg" width="300" /><br /><br /><br />Yet, this could all change after seeing Transformers.<br /><img height="400" alt="" src="http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/6/66/Transformers07.jpg" width="300" />Luke Pimpsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17391952370310336197noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-912111467937866106.post-39912545125352846922007-06-27T11:37:00.000-07:002007-06-27T11:53:07.052-07:00Deja VuSo really, what is it?<br />Does it exist?<br />According to "The Matrix" it exists.<br />Is it a man-made explanation, or do we really have a sense of recurrence?<br />I only bring this up because I was editing my blog, as you may have noticed, and I had the strange sensation that I was experiencing these same thoughts and actions before. And this is not the first time either.<br /><br /><span style="font-size:180%;">Seriously, what do you think?</span><br /><br /><span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">Side note</span>: I did not see the movie "<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">Deja</span> <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">Vu</span>" staring <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">Denzel</span> Washington, nor do I have a strong desire to see it.Luke Pimpsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17391952370310336197noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-912111467937866106.post-39914022886315972352007-06-26T12:04:00.000-07:002007-06-27T00:08:36.510-07:00This is the summer of...Trilogies!<br /><br /><img height="200" alt="" src="http://cinevegasblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2006/12/oceans13poster1.jpg" width="150" /><img height="200" alt="" src="http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/6/62/Pirates3Jack.jpg" width="150" /><img height="200" alt="" src="http://www.graphicexpectations.com/posterimg/spider_man_three_ver4.jpg" width="150" /><br /><img height="200" alt="" src="http://www.thecinemasource.com/moviesdb/images/Shrek_the_Third%20-%20Poster.jpg" width="150" /><img height="200" alt="" src="http://img.verycd.com/c7071de1670be6d7c8c4f2213d52a4f5.108600.jpg" width="150" /><img height="200" alt="" src="http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/f/f0/The_Bourne_Ultimatum_One-Sheet.jpg" width="150" /><br /><br />And some other sequels...<br /><br /><img height="200" alt="" src="http://blogsimages.skynet.be/images/002/838/875_599b37f1bc98f8074a20db0bbf153117.jpg" width="150" /><img height="200" alt="" src="http://www.cinoche.com/images/actualites/2007/29bruce_psoter.jpg" width="150" /><img height="200" alt="" src="http://imagecache2.allposters.com/images/pic/HPO/harrypotter~Harry-Potter-And-The-Order-Of-The-Phoenix-Posters.jpg" width="150" /><img height="200" alt="" src="http://www.canmag.com/images/front/fantastic/silverposter3.jpg" width="150" /><br /><br />I've seen five of these movies so far, and I intend on seeing two more of them when they come out. (I pretty much don't care about the Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer or Rush Hour 3)<br />If you weren't aware (and you should if you know me at all), I pretty much love movies. I love going to the movie theater. I wouldn't mind working in the movie industry. My dream is to have a home theater in my house one day.<br />And some of the movies I'm most excited about are not even being talked about that much.<br /><br /><img height="200" alt="" src="http://www.mana.com.au/images/eaglessharks.jpg" width="150" /><img height="200" alt="" src="http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/6/60/Across_the_universe.jpg" width="150" /><img height="200" alt="" src="http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/8/80/You_kill_me.jpg" width="150" /><br /><br />So if you ever feel like going to the movies, give me a call.Luke Pimpsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17391952370310336197noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-912111467937866106.post-55558977922558714302007-06-25T18:50:00.000-07:002007-06-25T19:42:19.063-07:00Heart on my Sleeve<img src="http://www.idiomsbykids.com/taylor/mrtaylor/class20022003/idioms/idioms2004/idioms3/wearyourheartonyoursleeve.jpg" alt="" height="400" width="400" /><br />Are you familiar with that expression?<br />"Wear your heart on your sleeve?" Openly expressing how one feels. I feel I do this more than other people, though it's tough. It's risky being vulnerable. And I think us new "bloggers" are still trying to decide how vulnerable we can be, or should be, on this thing.<br />So how am I doing?<br />Mediocre/Fair.<br />Transitioning.<br />Started a new job(though I didn't go in today). I don't think I'll ever be prepared to work a full five day week. Always working towards my weekends?<br /><span style="font-style: italic;">"Don't make me live for my friday nights"<br />- Twentysomething by Jamie Cullum</span><br />I feel I'm missing out on good stuff when I'm at work. And two day weekends are not long enough.<br />So this is partially sarcastic...but mostly true. Seriously.<br />Is it that I don't want to grow up? Is it that I need a better job? Perhaps I should go back to school so I can be with my peers? I don't enjoy the fact that I'm not in college group anymore. I don't like that I have to shave before i go to work. I don't appreciate the that it's summer...and I'm yet to go to the beach!<br />So how am I doing?<br />Discontent.Luke Pimpsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17391952370310336197noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-912111467937866106.post-20818562480063143942007-06-14T02:08:00.000-07:002007-06-14T02:25:23.498-07:00Quick Quips<ul> <li>Bravo's Top Chef makes me hungry.</li> <li>I'm sleepy, but I continually stay up late watching TV.</li> <li>I'm excited to see the doctor on Friday. It's been nearly two years since I've gone.</li> <li>Thursday Night Live is upon us. Be prepared.</li> <li>Racist and dirty humor is the worst form of comedy...but it's still funny.<br /> </li> <li>Lying to children is a lot of fun.</li> <li>When someone says you're one in a billion, then there's four of you in Asia.</li> <li>Cracking your bones is not unhealthy, and anyone who tells you otherwise is a fool.</li> <li>Ben Savage is not dead. It's an urban legend.<br /> </li> </ul> <img src="http://www.vivianreed.net/BMW/media/ben8.jpg" /> Thank God!Luke Pimpsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17391952370310336197noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-912111467937866106.post-70974504423386902972007-06-12T12:14:00.000-07:002007-06-14T01:58:02.627-07:00Truly Distracting<div>Sorry, but I've completely ignored my blog for about a week. But I've ignored the internet too. And it was nice...<br />Sometimes I need to be cut off from my email and other obligations, and I just don't turn on my computer. I feel as though I'm inundated by media and noise pollution. This is mostly my fault. I accept that. I physically turn on my computer, TV, radio, etc. It's been so pervasive throughout my life, that it feels like my senses have been desensitized.<br />I can't escape it.<br />The only time I can seriously imagine when my visual and audible senses are not being stimulated is when I'm in the shower.<br />I fall asleep and awake to my radio.<br />I work on a computer all day.<br />I watch television, movies, video games.<br />At the gym I have TV's surrounding me and music blasting and 24 Hour Fitness commercials reminding me why it's superior to others.</div><br /><div>I'm constantly being "entertained."</div>I'm a slave to these modern conveniences.<br /><div>So, I'm going to attempt to take a serious Sabbath on the weekends. Like a sincere day of rest where I don't set my alarm, I don't plan to do any errands, perhaps not even use my car. This will most likely be a Saturday, because Sunday is hardly a day of rest. Sadly, Sunday is full of obligations now.<br /></div><img src="http://www.digitaldutch.com/arles/tutorials/thumbnail_tags/galleries/thumbnail_tags_with_size/images/Hammock.jpg" /><br /><div>And on these days, I will even attempt the more difficult choice not to turn something on. Why would I do all this? Simply because I'm distracted from God. I rarely communicate with him, and all this noise around me does not help. God's entity should be my entertainment...<br /></div><br /><div>Who's with me?</div>Luke Pimpsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17391952370310336197noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-912111467937866106.post-84214410474855125022007-06-05T12:41:00.000-07:002007-06-05T13:15:40.850-07:00Get'r DoneGot it...<br /><a href="http://www.roadtripnation.com/" target="blank">Roadtrip Nation</a><br /><img src="http://www.michaelsurtees.com/winnie.jpg" /><br />Now I just have to make another dozen decisions.<br />What should I wear?<br />What should I eat?<br />Should I get married, or wait a week?<br />Things like that.<br /><br />On a sidenote, I fear I may be getting sick. I've been suffering from a severe lack of sleep, and it's wearing out my body. Perhaps I should be medicated?<br /><br />On a "super-sidenote," check out <a href="http://jcorndawg.blogspot.com/" target="blank">Josh's Blog</a>. He acknowledges David and myself as roomates, but uses less than dignified pictures.Luke Pimpsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17391952370310336197noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-912111467937866106.post-59326562578521009622007-06-03T23:56:00.000-07:002007-06-04T02:37:47.460-07:00Sad SongsI don't know what's the deal, but I've been listening to sad songs all day. Perhaps I'm depressed, but I'm relishing in the music.<br /><br />So far on my list I have:<br />Israel Kamakawiwo Ole - <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=brRsRTTp1Pw" blank="">Somewhere Over The Rainbow/What A Wonderfulworld</a><br />Skeeter Davis - <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0l-GpISGBFY" blank="">The End of The World</a><br />Jeff Buckley - <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ee7oEeEidW4" blank="">Hallelujah</a><br />Judy Garland - <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WcB_Er3fUss" blank="">Smile</a><br /><span style="font-size:85%;"> (apparently Charlie Chaplin wrote the music or lyrics)</span><br />Connie Francis - <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BWoTMTsIKX8" blank="">I Will Wait For You</a><br /><span style="font-size:85%;"> (Originally from a 1964 French film titled </span><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h0czIwZgfoU" blank=""><span style="font-size:85%;">The Umbrellas of Cherbourg</span></a>)<br /><span style="font-size:85%;"><br /></span><span style="font-size:85%;">The funny thing is, each of these songs has multiple singers/versions, but I decided to choose my favorite performers.</span><br /><br />So what do I have to be sad about? I can only suspect all the changes going on in my life. Transitions if you will. I have some minor stresses, and I keep confronting different challenges. Perhaps this is spiritual warfare? I've always said, from a purely selfish point of view, Life would be a lot easier for ME, if everyone acted and believed like ME.<br /><br />Now if you could indulge me with your favorite "sad songs." I'm curious to hear what you got.Luke Pimpsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17391952370310336197noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-912111467937866106.post-81613309323388836502007-05-31T15:49:00.000-07:002007-06-01T01:21:30.370-07:00So now what...?I'm at the office, and by office I mean,<br /><a href="http://www.kfi640.com/" target="blank">KFIAM640</a>,<br />Promotions Dept, 4th floor,<br />3400 West Olive Ave, Ste. 550<br />Burbank, CA 91505<br />Good times right? Not so much. I'm really sleepy and am just biding my time until i can leave: 39 minutes<br />Tomorrow I have a job interview at a production company that makes a documentary, <a href="http://www.roadtripnation.com/" target="blank">Roadtrip Nation</a>. I actually tried applying to be the host of this documentary a few years ago while I was at Pepperdine. My two buddies and I didn't get the job. They said we were too confident in what we wanted to do with our lives.<br />This round, I'm applying to be a "behind the scenes" intern. What that entails, I don't know. I just know that Costa Mesa is a much closer commute than Burbank.<br />Remaining Time: 32 Minutes<br />Oh, and tonight I'm ditching out on church and going to the Angels Game.<br />Angels: Sweet<br />Free Angels ticket: Sweet<br />Free Angels Suite ticket: Sweet<br />I'm going to be gorging myself on delicious ballpark food. Oh yeah, and there's a baseball game too...<br />Well I hope you've enjoyed my first entry into the Luke Pimpson, <a href="http://pimpsonproductions.blogspot.com/" target="blank">"Pimpson Productions"</a> blog. I hope you've enjoyed it and continue to read my other posts, because they will be sure to be just as compelling.Luke Pimpsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17391952370310336197noreply@blogger.com4