Cupcake baking with Ben

Thanks, smalltiny, for the video. Next time, we shall make jelly! Or perhaps custard buns!

In awe

I received a random message from my mobile phone provider informing me that, for no reason, they would be taking 15% off my monthly bill. This is the least of the many joys that have flooded into my life.

Why is this happening? Praise God! His hand has been on my life, and His blessings are abundant.

Thank you for opening hearts, giving strength, providing resources, answering prayers and for much rest and rejuvenation. Help me respond to this comforting of the soul with worship and praise and a humbled heart. Thank you that you have made use of my talents, even in my complacency.

I pray that you watch over us as we face our upcoming assessment.

TheSovietChairman

P.S. Recently someone commented on how childish their blog had been when they were younger, filled with prayers and bitching. She wasn't trying to say prayer is bad or childish, but merely trying to express how hollow a medium blogging can be for something as important as intimate conversation with the Creator. Right now, I don't mind. There is so much joy in my life, so I'll praise God at every possibility!

The most comfortable gaming experience you will ever have

That's right. The Classic Controller Pro! It is, essentially, the perfect design for a standard controller. The thumbsticks are in exactly the right places.


Go on. Have a feel!

Feels good, right?

I know. I know. Hey, can I have it back now? Yeah, you've held it long enough. Seriously. Give it back.

It's just that nice.

Not that useful for (not)chickens, though.

Public Apology

See? I used a capital for each word in the title, so it must be important. And it is. I need to make a public apology for my actions and for the circumstances, as controlled and misdirected by me.

I've been through a rough patch earlier in the year. I went through a tough break-up. I got a little (read: a lot) paranoid. I made some stupid decisions in response to what had happened.

Most importantly, I hurt someone very dear to me. You know her. She's the wonderful girl who always has the right words. She's faithful, she's kind and she'll fight to protect your soul. I love her. She's the one-and-only, Ames.

I, Evan Ritchie, A.K.A. TheSovietChairman, must acknowledge, in front of this cyber-community, the damage I have done to Ames. I was in a relationship with Amy for some time and managed to hurt her significantly. It has been established that we have both grown through this relationship, but that I was destructive and foolish in the manner in which I approached courtship. My heart had been given to someone else, yet I persisted in dating while in an unfit state, to the detriment of us both.

I am sorry, Ames. I love you.

I must also thank her for everything she's given me through these struggles: The countless hours spent buoying me up, the friends she's introduced me to and the emotional energy poured out and the trust she has demonstrated.

I propose a virtual toast to this beautiful, kind and selfless daughter of God.

*Raises virtual glass*

Hmmm... Not satisfying enough.

*Proceeds downstairs*

*Returns with a glass of wine*

Here's to Ames! The most wonderful friend anyone could ask for!

Wishing you all the best on your road to recovery,

TheSovietChairman