Steel Rain

It is interesting working and living in a war zone. I'm starting to realize that it isn't necessarily scary being here, however, I have noticed an innate survival instinct kick in during certain circumstances. The adrenaline skyrockets, alertness is at an all time high, (brain function is crazy good too.), thoughts are clear as day, but fear isn't one of the feelings. Its an interesting phenomenon.

Just some random thoughts. It actually feels good when that alertness kicks in and the adrenaline starts racing. Talk about feeling alive! It feels good...

J

My sincere apologies...

I must apologize for my inconsistent writing. I am now in Iraq. Unfortunately I do not have the connection that I would have preferred for the internet so I can' t blog all that often.

I love my job! I feel safe, all that good stuff.

Something to ponder and I want your feedback...

A friend of mine asked me in an email if I had "realized the scariness of Obama yet?"

I haven't given it much thought yet but would like any and everyones opinion? Is he the AntiChrist? Is he exactly what this nation needs? You tell me? I wanna hear it...

To the sand fleas and bats I go...

Jonny

America's best pizza

So...for those of you that know me well know how much of a cheese fanatic I am. Well, I think I found my favorite cheese pizza in lil ole Sacket's Harbor in Upstate NY...

The place is called Goodfello's Brick Oven Pizza and Wine Bar. Its in a great tourist location (in the summer) on Lake Ontario and is next door to the hotel I am staying at. I had their Five cheese pizza which had a cool name like primo famaggio or something? I took one bite and thought...oh crap...this is what I have been waiting my whole life to taste...I can die a happy man...then I came to my senses and remembered my brothers wedding...need to be there! Anyways, check out their website http://www.1812ale.com/goodfellos.html and if you are looking for a romantic getaway (its famous for its war of 1812 location) is about 4 hours from both Toronto and Niagara Falls. I wouldn't mind coming here for my honeymoon. It's that nice here.

Anyways, for those pizza nuts...this is your destination...for those romantics...here you go. Oh yeah, guys, next door is the microbrewery that produces some of the best local brews I have tasted. And they have a $1 pint night...

Enjoy...

Jonny

No more crappy Presidents!

I hope it is between Obama and McCain. That's it...Can't stand Hillary...Didn't trust Romney...and honestly, Huckabee only has the Christian thing going and a few catchy phrases...I want a President I can look to that I know can actually do the job of a President. I wouldn't hire a high school drop out with limited work experience to run my company but who talks a good game. Why would I choose someone to run my country who doesn't have what it takes to lead a nation just because he used to be a minister? What about Al Sharpton and Jesse Jackson? They used to be ministers? How bout them?

I want a good President. No, I want a great President!

I hope this fires up someone.

Uncomfortable Realizations

So, I have come to a very hard realization. I may have learned the hard way what it is like to not be the Man God created me to be. You see, there are times where not doing anything wrong may be the worst thing you can do.
I'm gonna let you ponder that for a second.
Ok, here's what I mean. For you Bible thumpers think about Revelation 3:16.
This past weekend I didn't necessarily do anything completely wrong. I found out after the fact that there were some boundaries that I crossed with someone that I like very much. I did not know these were her boundaries. Yet, we crossed them. You see, I did the worst thing I could have done.
Many of you, especially the men, will be thinking and saying, "You weren't wrong if you crossed boundaries that you weren't informed of. Unless it is against the Bible." It wasn't against the Bible's teachings. (The reason I say men is because men, in general, are more likely to look at the black and white and not see grey in between.)
So where was I wrong, you ask? I was wrong because I failed her because I was not a Man of God this weekend. Nor have I been in my relationships past. She asked me a question this weekend that took 3 days to hit me. She asked what my boundaries were. I told her the truth. I don't have them. Except for no sex. Other than that I have never set solid boundaries in my relationships with women.
That is why not doing anything wrong may be the worst thing you can do. I was indifferent and did not set boundaries in my life to protect the women that God allows to enter it. My lack of boundaries not only did not protect her, it also did not honor her as a daughter of God.
How can I look in the mirror and also tell her that I want her to feel like a queen, when I can't even show her the honor she deserves?
This has been very hard for me to take. Especially considering the fact that I am the jerk that hasn't been man enough to follow God properly, and that I probably blew a relationship with an amazing woman.
If you are the woman I am talking about...I am sorry...

Jonny

Reality is setting in...

So, last night reality started setting in...Holy CRAP!!!! I'm going to IRAQ?!? I can't wait to get over there and meet some people and start working and hitting the gym. Right now its just all an unknown entity about what to expect. That sucks...anxiety...a little...stress...a little...
I am going through all the stuff that I packed and realized I packed too much...kinda like a woman going on a weekend getaway with two checked bags and a carryon! (Sorry ladies...had to rock the boat...don't worry, you'll forget I said that by the time I come back!)
To combat this lack of judgement on my part I am going to have to mail two packages...one to Iraq and one home to my brother (sorry Mike).
Speaking of Mike, I am going to miss him...we were having so much fun hanging out, cooking up killer meals with his fiance, drinking great wine with friends. Man I love my bro! I am looking forward to going out to eat with him when I come back! He get's to pick any restaurant in LA and we are gonna eat like rock stars!
Anyways, I just felt like talking today...

Jonny

Question for you - What is your opinion of what the best restaurant in LA?

Presidential Political Ramblings

So the next President of our United States is now narrowed down to 3 people. You couldn't find a different group of people if you tried. We have a woman, an African American, and former POW veteran, who, happens to not be an ultra conservative Republican?!? It looks like a Democrat will be nominated as President, if you look at popularity and history (an unpopular Republican incumbant means a Democrat next time). However, I don't think that Hillary will be able to pull it off if she is nominated. If you think about the two most important issues this election, those being the economy and the war in Iraq, she doesn't have the ability to win against McCain. She isn't very strong economically, I mean, come on...she thinks homeowners need to be given a document that states in detail the terms of their loans so they know what they are getting into...uhhh....that is called the "Loan Docs"! That is the law already...Hillary, please...did you create the internet too... I know McCain is not known for being an economic genius, however, he doesn't stick his foot in his mouth like that! Now to the war...do I need to say who is better prepared to handle this? I'm not even gonna humor you on this one!
Now if Obama gets nominated...we have a new Democratic President. He is someone who, I believe will be a great President. I think McCain would be a very good, possibly great President as well. But I don't think McCain can pull it off against Obama. We have yet to see Obama's best stuff...I just have that feeling.

Would love to hear comments regarding this! Let me know what you think!