Different Isn't Always Bad

Hello fellow Adventurers! 

When exploring new places we often see new and exciting scenery.  This change in scenery not only refers to the buildings, grass, trees, and in our case, the rising river but also to the change in atmosphere and the people in it. On our first Adventure downtown I became aware of just how different it is from West O, where I spend the majority of my time.  Not the only does the way people dress vary, but so does their overall attitude.  In my neck of the woods you pretty much know what to expect.  The person in the car next to you has a chance of being a high school kid, driving the car their parents bought them, listening to their music louder than ever, and proudly donning either their tall Nike socks or the short shorts and UGG boots...in the summer. If its not them, then you’re most likely changing carbon monoxide with their parents.  Either their dad, dressed for his day in the business world, probably listening to the radio about Husker football, and catching up on emails on his phone.  Or it might be Mom you’re next to.  Frantically shuffling her kids from place one to the next, while thinking about volunteering for different committees and planning this Sunday’s lesson for church.  But downtown it’s different.  First of all, the people you see are people you pass on the street.  While there are still cars, the majority of people are walking, riding their bike, or venturing out on the little moped. People seem more relaxed, taking each breath...one at a time.  And thankfully there are no “tool socks” in sight.  People dress however they want, and no one around really seems to judge them.  It made me think, am I being different, or am I just following the motions like everyone else around me.

When in doubt, check the Bible. God always knows what’s up! In fact, in Romans 12:2 He warns us through Paul’s letter to Rome, “Do not be conformed to this world.” Since childhood, I’ve been reminded that just because everyone else does something or has something, doesn’t mean I need to to do it, or have it too. As I’ve grown older I’ve realized, this applies to my spiritual life too.  Just because my peers choose to participate in things that go against my faith, doesn’t mean I have to do it. At the end of the journey, when you are standing face to face with the Man who died for you, being different will have been worth it. Ultimately, it’s up to you...will you be different? 

Adventure Details:

~Established our summer goal! Eat every pizza on the menu at Goodnights!  

~American Apparel...just a little too much neon for our liking! 

~Urban Outfitter has the best clothes! (Keep your eyes open for their dresses to make appearance in our future Adventures!) 

~Not only do they have the best clothes, the have the best books.  FGM saw quite a few she hopes to equip Jo with before she returns to college!

Questions? Please leave a comment. 

LOVE YOU ALL.
~FGM & Jo

The Antique Adventure

Dear Friends,

One can only imagine all the treasures that can be found in an old antique store.  There are many unique and rare items.  Although each person has their own idea of treasure (note: if I may say so...quite frankly state that, that Shrek cup wasn't an antique or a 'treasure').  According to Webster's Dictionary treasure is wealth that is stored up or hoarded; something of great worth or value; also : a person esteemed as rare or precious. I am quite certain that some of the owners of those shops were just plain hoarders of anything that had even one speck of dust on it.  Other shops had the coolest trinkets and gadgets you've only seen in a 1950's movie.  But then I got to thinking, what is my treasure? Do I store up my wealth (ha my poor college self)? Or maybe I like to think of special people in my life as treasures? 

I then found a bit of treasure in the good ole' Bible... "If you want to be perfect, go and sell all your possessions and give the money to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven. Then come, follow me.” (Matthew 19:21).  Mom's always said that if I am selfless in different situations that 'an extra jewel will be put in your crown in heaven.' Maybe just maybe she was right this once ;)  Definitely got to re-evaluate my thoughts on treasure... my treasure in this world could be chopped into pieces today, but my treasure in my real home is everlasting.  Depending on which treasure I pick, it could impact my perspective and actions throughout my life.  Where is your treasure?

Adventure Details (see FB for a variety of pictures):

~Went to the Flying Worm Vintage Store and FGM and Jo got matching rustic looking key necklaces

~The Reserve has an abundance of wedding dresses, and Jo had a hard time of picking out just one dress for her wedding. Watch out world, next Bridezilla on Say Yes to the Dress!

~FGM's allergies went kinda crazy from all the dust in that one antique shop

~How old were those live cats in that antique shop?

~Definitely found a secret mini movie theatre that only plays old movies... Looooooove it!

~Stumbled upon the Summer Arts Festival

~Shoutout to the KLEMPS! :)

~Pizza Count: 4 (Someone please remind Jo to write the blog on the Pizza Challenge)

~Seriously, why all the honking downtown?

~Jo won an Oscar!!!!!!!!!!! (see pictures)

Questions? Please leave a comment.

LOVE YOU ALL.

~FGM & Jo

June 8, 2011 Lesson Learned

Throughout life we learn lessons in our daily lives, but they help us grow and learn and they bring us new experiences.
FGM's Lesson of the Day:  Do not play sand volleyball with drunk lesbians.  Need I say more?

~FGM & Jo

It's Nothing New

Being adventurous and imaginative has always been our thing. Since Jr. High. we've been at it. From sneaking off to find new parks to drinking our pop with glow-stick straws to painting our fake nails at the movie theater, we want to do it ALL. And trust us...we'll do it....One Adventure at a Time.
~FGM & Jo

"The world is but a canvas to the imagination." Henry David Thoreau