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2021 Genesis G70

So I have wanted an Audi since somewhere around 2007, when I worked with Audi on their dealer website program. The last few weeks I have been looking for an Audi, has both the Bellingham and Tacoma dealership contact me, but really only once… Inventory is LOW, so I get that, but I hit up the AudiUSA.com site for help… nothing from them.

Tacoma got back to me saying they found an Audi close to what i wanted, asked for pics and a link.. NOTHING back from them. Bellingham emailed me once or twice, but no responses when I emailed them back.

So I decided I would but a $16Kish Hyundai until the 2022 Audi’s came out. So I rolled to SkagitHyundai.com ‘s lot, with a guy from the Day job. We pulled up and parked in front of this amazing blue car. I looked at the RW and said “What in the hell is that thing?” Neither of knew much about a Genesis. Sales person comes out and I said, I came here for a $16K Hyundai, but you need to tell me about this car!

He did… I bought. This care is awesome! The Audi Dream may have just been replaced by this thing! GREAT CAR!

Kevin White – 2017 En Hommage

Kevin White, is in my opinion, one of the best wineries in Woodinville right now, and for the last couple of years. This 2017 Syrah is from Boushey and Olsen Vineyards.
On the nose is dried herb, red berry, maybe a touch of citrus? Light smoke.
This wine is smooth with raspberry, red fruit, a touch of smoke.
This wine, like everything Kevin has done the last 3 or 4 years (and maybe longer?) is AMAZING!

If you have not been to Kevin White Winery, GET THERE. One of the best values in Woodinville and some of, if not THE, best wine in Woodinville right now.

Three of Cups – 2018 Mourvedre

Three of Cups is one of my favourite wineries in Woodinville. This 2018 Mourvedre (100% and from Columbia Valley) is a fantastic wine. On the nose grilled meat, dark berry (blueberry?) and dried herb and pepper. First sip, blueberry and herbs. Second try pepper, maybe something like prune?
This is a club only wine (sorry all).

Great wine. Great winery. Make sure next time in Woodinville you swing by, they are in Artisan Hill.

40 Days of Intentional Living – Reflections on Love

Originally Read and Commented on 4.14.21

What is one way your perspective on love has shifted during your time journaling this topic?:
Vulnerability. I need to be open to God’s love and what he puts in front of me and around me. Break down walls and barriers in myself and others.

Identify an area in your life which you could apply something you learned about love:
Love of Jesus. I need to better accept it and surrender to it

Which aspect of lobe (sacrifice, vulnerability, love of Jesus, agape) are you committed to working on right now?:
Love of Jesus. PS and I are not together right now. Her move to Alabama has shaken me. I did not react well to it. I need to get right with Love, surrender some things around it and lean into God’s word.

40 Days of Intentional Living – Agape

Originally Read and Commented on 4.13.21

Romans 5:6-8
What does the never ending love of Jesus mean to you?:
It means Eternal Life. Gods love is real and be felt, if you take the time to feel it. He believes in us. He cares about us as a Father does.
Much like Love, it is our access to Eternal Life, to beating Death. To defeating the Enemy.
If used correctly it is powerful, life changing.

40 Days of Intentional Living – The Love of Jesus

Originally Read and Commented on 4.12.21

Romans 3:22-24
How did you first come to know Jesus? What was your understanding of his Love for you then? Has your understanding changed or deepened?:
So I have had discussions about this with people (Pastor, PS and others in the past). I have been told that I do not know Jesus (PS) and that was disturbing to me. I have had debates on Baptism also. I was baptized was an infant. I have been told I need to be baptized again, due to Free Will reasons (which is weird because we have had Free Will discussions that seemed to not go toward the theory of Free Will). In talking to Pastor, God baptizes, not the water or the people. This makes sense to me as I have ALWAYS believed. I did not start going to church until about 30 (29 I think actually).
PS and I discuss (and Pastor and I) surrender. I need to surrender. BUT in reflection, I have surrendered a lot already. I have clawed some of it back from God over time, as I needed it (did I though? or just not trust in God enough?).
I need to surrender a fair amount. Re-surrender some of it.
The last few months have been huge in my understanding of the Love of Jesus. They have helped me focus on what I need to do, and though I do not know How to do it, I have a direction to start with.

40 Days of Intentional Living – Vulnerability

Originally Read and Commented on 4.11/21n (missed a day)

Ecclesiasties 4:9-12
In what ways are you holding back love in your relationships (romantic, friendship, family, and so on)? What are ways you can push through and be more vulnerable?:
[[Updated 4.25 with addt info]] Today PS told me she is moving to Alabama by the end if summer. This threw me for a loop. I absolutely failed.
on 4.24 I looked back at the txt I sent to a friend (JB) about this move. PS and I discussed it, though heated and in a really confrontational situation.
I read her the txt from my exchange, and I was reminded that I utterly failed to show her the care that I displayed in the txt.
PS and I talk often about being Present in the Moment, and I am really not good at that. I need to work on it. I need to also open my heart and be Vulnerable, express myself in a heart felt way that makes a difference.
I will work on this.

40 Days of Intentional Living – Sacrificial

Originally Read and Commented on 4.9.21

Colossians 1:20
How has Christ’s sacrifice changed your life? :
His blood enables us to believe in forgiveness and past sins. It gives us access to eternal life, power over death.
It also, when used properly gives is power over the Enemy. More properly the power to rebuke him. The Enemy holds NO power over me, because I have accepted the Blood of Christ.
I live knowing God is with me all the time.

[[4.25.21 Update]] Has an experience last night and this AM with someone I care a lot about. He was defeated and rendered powerless.

40 Days of Intentional Living – Love

Originally Read and Commented on 4.8.21

John 3:16-17
What are some ways you have seen love in action recently? What are some ways you have been love in action recently?:
I have seen love in action on many levels recently. More importantly, I have felt it. PS has shown me care and love, Pastor has shown love in our meetings.
Biblical Love is love is trusting in our God, love is being faithful to your partner and families, and love is being kind and patient with the world around you.
I have shown love in return to PS and family. As well as co workers.
I need work on being Present in some of these situations.

40 Days of Intentional Living – Reflections on Generosity

Originally Read and Commented on 4.7.21

What is one way your perspective on generosity has shifted during your time journaling this topic?
Resources and Talent. I need to use these to give to others, and deepen my Faith and connection to the Kingdom.

Identify an area in your life in which you could apply something you learned about generosity:
Resources and Talent. As above, use these to further the Kingdom and build people up around me.

Which aspect of Generosity (tie, resources, talent, self) are you committed to working on right now:
Self. I need to work on helping others develop their talents, and I can do this by giving of myself, to help teach, train, and lead by example.

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