Nathan's Thoughts

Dug Down Deep - A Book You Should Read

2011-07-28T22:31:00.003-04:00

First of all as a general warning, I do not believe everything exactly like Joshua Harris does. Particularly I don't believe in the Trinity.

But that aside, you NEED to read this book:

Dug Down Deep

It's a book that will make you think about what you believe and why.

It builds up a foundation under you, based not on "what my parents think", "what the preacher said", but what God said. It makes you search the scriptures for yourself, and think

Frankly it has had the effect on me of throwing out some "men's traditions", but mostly it has had the effect of increasing my faith in God, and what I believe about God.

It places a great emphasis on knowing God in a deep way, not because I fear Him, but because I love Him, and want to get to know him better.

Surprise!

2011-07-18T01:14:00.003-04:00

I have decided to do something surprising and unexpected. Now if only I can decide what!

When We Make Mistakes

2011-07-02T15:59:00.004-04:00

It is easy to run away from them, disclaim them, and act like they didn't happen. Blame them on circumstances, disadvantages, and our own inabilities.

It is much more difficult to own up to them, apologize, and do whatever it takes to make it right. In these times, we must have the ability to put away our pride, look the mistake in the face, and say, "I'm sorry."

As they say, those are possibly the hardest words to utter, but often necessary. The sooner a person can learn to say them, the better off they will be.

Pathway Restoration

2011-06-06T23:14:00.001-04:00

Still working on this, but it's mostly together:
http://www.pathwayrestoration.com

(Jeff Scott's Website)

Ha!

2011-05-27T18:30:00.001-04:00

Just passed a man driving a pink Cadillac.

People I Wish I Could Thank

2011-05-22T15:19:00.004-04:00

Guy Who Invented Dr. Pepper

Guy Who Invented Google

Guy Who Invented Toilet Paper

Guy Who Invented Air Conditioning

Guy Who Invented Netflix

Guy Who Invented Sweet Baby Ray's BBQ Sauce

Guy Who Invented Jerky

Guy Who Invented Twizzlers

Guy Who Invented Jolly Ranchers

Guy Who Invented Wikipedia

(Note that some of these items may have actually been invented by gals not guys, in which case i would obviously thank the gal still)

End of the World

2011-05-22T15:13:00.002-04:00

Wow it's amazing how many Christians actually believed this guy!

Live. Learn. Love

2011-05-16T23:50:00.003-04:00

The moment you stop growing, you begin to die.
The moment you stop learning, your memory starts to cease.
The moment you stop loving, you begin to hate.

Live. Learn. Love.

Sniff. Sniff (Here On Earth)

2011-05-16T22:08:00.005-04:00

I wrote this a while back, and never posted it...

I just watched "Here On Earth", and for the second time I remember, cried in a movie. Yeah. Probably shouldn't admit that. I'm a sucker for a certain type of romances I'm afraid. (Not gonna give away what type or it might ruin it.)

One part to skip through, but mostly just really good and clean (best I remember).

Anyhow, watch it!

Oatmeal

2011-05-14T11:43:00.001-04:00

Many types - one that isn't my favorite:

Banana Cream... Edible - not tasty.

Tornado

2011-05-11T09:19:00.002-04:00

I knew tornados came close to where I live, but didn't realize it was this close. (2 miles away on two sides)

Family Reunion Pictures

2011-05-11T00:55:00.023-04:00

Everyone (find the bunny rabbit ears)

No Rabbit ears

First Cousins

Grandma

Grandma and her kids

Analyzing the magician's trick (see below)

A friend of Grandma's is a magician, and he came by and did a show for her birthday.

Grandma's Doves

Grandma, Mom, and Aunt Susan

My second? cousins, Asia and Bailey

Asia and Bailey again

Me and Grandma

Scary haired man

Leah Old and curley headed

Leah before she oldened

Grandma

Mockup of a couple signs I made for Grandma's bday (sorry no actual pictures)

Moms. Are. Awesome.

2011-05-08T19:05:00.003-04:00

I went to Grandma's for her 80th birthday over the last few days. (I'm planning to put up some videos and pictures of that at some point).

Mom's birthday was Tuesday, Grandma's was sometime this week, and of course Mother's Day is today, so it seems a good time to write a post on.

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There are really two definitions of mother for me:
1. Mother: [muther] --- A female who has a kid
2. Mother: [muther] --- A mother who puts her child above herself; loving it, providing for it, comforting it, teaching it, correcting it, crying with it, fixing it's problems if at all possible, etc...

There are many mothers of the first definition, not nearly so many with the second. I'm blessed to have the most wonderful mother in the world. I know many people may think that, but I KNOW it.

Thank you to all you mothers of the second definition, and especially to my mom!!!

Food Test - Club Cracker Crumbs in Hamburger

2011-04-22T23:07:00.006-04:00

In a plate - left includes crumbs of Club Crackers. Right is normal salt and pepper.

In the pan.

Club cracker (I meant to take a picture of it before tearing into it but forgot.

It was decent, slightly too buttery tasting for me.

(I decided I prefer the regular old burger smothered in Sweet Baby Rays BBQ sauce.)

If I died tonight

2011-04-17T00:13:00.003-04:00

what real change would I have made in this world? Not how much money did I have, how many friends I had (although I have awesome friends), not what profit or loss I had produced where I work... What eternal change would I have made? How many people had I encouraged? Helped lead to Jesus? I know we're not saved by works but by grace, but that is no excuse not to work and try to make a real difference, out of love for God, and love for others.

Today I Taught

2011-04-15T21:21:00.002-04:00

myself how to make baked chicken. With parmasan cheese. It was good! (surprisingly)

I just

2011-04-09T20:00:00.001-04:00

Kilt a wabbit :(

Checkers has good tea!

2011-04-09T14:36:00.001-04:00

My Family - Brown Edition

2011-04-08T19:17:00.002-04:00

As requested by the Browns :)
(Shell & Sharron)

My Family : )

2011-03-22T15:21:00.002-04:00

Laundrymat Advice:

2011-03-21T22:50:00.001-04:00

Don't use the gianormous dryer! It may hold a lot, but it takes decades to dry stuff. (I learned this my first trip here, but every time I come another gullible person does it.)

Onions & Hamburgers

2011-03-21T21:02:00.001-04:00

Not done yet.

One small onion

2011-03-16T22:15:00.001-04:00

Not to be found in Walmart

Who Says Goodwill Doesn't Have Deals?

2011-03-07T19:34:00.003-05:00

I used to go to a particular Goodwill, and never found anything worth buying.

$15 used jeans and $12 shirts aren't deals when they're used.

So today I was going to Dollar General for some tooth floss, and thought, "hey I'll go into Goodwill really quick."

Ten minutes later and I was out with these. $7.75 + tax.

I guess I'll give Goodwill another try. BTW this was the Goodwill behind The Chef on South Lee Highway. http://www.goodwillchatt.org

Sometimes

2011-03-04T23:23:00.002-05:00

Sometimes love is hanging on to something you don't want. More often it's letting go of something you do want.

Real love is unselfish at its core.

Random Pix

2011-03-03T22:29:00.005-05:00

Yeah that's a really burnt grilled cheese sandwich... That's what happens when you forget about it and go to church.

They sell eggs in 6 packs! Oh yeah!

Wow those are some expensive basketballs.

Everybody Wants Subway

2011-02-28T12:23:00.001-05:00

Should I really wait in this line?

Weather Like This

2011-02-27T16:19:00.001-05:00

Rocks!

A word left unspoken

2011-02-22T21:57:00.001-05:00

is often more valuable than one thousand without thought.

The more

2011-02-22T19:02:00.001-05:00

we realize it's not about us, the closer we can get to Him.

TGIF

2011-02-18T19:42:00.001-05:00

Many things I'm thankful for. Fridays are definitely one. Especially today.

Oh the Joy

2011-02-13T17:47:00.002-05:00

Of being stuck outside your own home. I'm gonna be way late for church!

A Prayer

2011-01-30T17:47:00.002-05:00

God let me live each day in a way so that if I died today, no one would have to wonder where I was headed .

'Cause Nothin' (in this world) Lasts Forever

2011-01-19T18:02:00.003-05:00

After work last week, I got home to my apartment, and thought to myself, "All this snow, and I haven't even been out in it."

So I went outside next to my apartment and made a huge snowman.

Yesterday I noticed that apparently my neighbors (I assume) had made two more snowmen, and all three snowmen were shriveling up.

I went out today to take a picture, and this is what they were reduced to.

At least mine has a tummy : )

Never Stop Learning

2010-10-21T00:58:00.003-04:00

I have a few sticky notes on my wall at work.

One of them says, "Never Stop Learning".

In life it's important to always remember that:
1. You're not the only one that knows stuff. Lots of people older and younger than you know a lot, and you can learn a lot from them
2. When you mess up, you should take it as a learning experience. Don't do the same thing again.
3. When we stop learning, our brains start slowing down, thus producing memory loss, increased stupidity, and many other random problems. (I have all these even though I keep learning, so there may be other causes as well.)
4. I don't have a 4th point. You just wasted 5 seconds by reading what you thought was going to be a 4th point :P

Set Up.

2010-10-14T21:49:00.002-04:00

Sometimes it seems like this world is going to pot. It can seem like U can't see God at work. But I think we're being set up for something amazing.

With my eyes I don't see it. But with my heart I absolutely know it. God is getting ready to do something. The question is, do I want to be a part? Am I willing to sacrifice to be a part? Am I ready to be a part?

Jesus give me a greater desire to love you, and walk in your ways. Reveal yourself to me so I can trust you more from my heart, and less with my natural mind.

Lead me and change me, preparing me for what you want me to do for you.

AE Deals

2010-07-02T17:45:00.001-04:00

I just placed an order from American Eagle online.

ae.com

They have some awesome deals if you go to the clearance section, plus 30% off, plus free shipping if you buy 3 things or more.

Sweet!

God Has a Way

2010-06-28T12:23:00.003-04:00

God has a way of working it out,

Everything that you're worried about...

Not always how we think it should be worked out, nor in the timing we would like. Sometimes it's our fault entirely and He still works it out. Sometimes it seems it will never work out. Sometimes I get impatient and try to work it out myself.

But if I let Him, in His time, He'll work it out.

To Focus on God like Batting at Softball

2010-06-09T23:02:00.002-04:00

I should have had a 1.000 batting softball Monday. That would mean I got on base everytime.

But... As I'm batting, and afterwards, I only focus on one thing - batting the ball far enough, and getting to 1st base.

And ... after I bat, I tend to sling my bat behind me, in the general direction of the catcher and/or umpire..... Which is dangerous, and can really make the umpire mad.

So after one warning, where I slung it behind me, the next time the umpire called it an out, even though I got to 1st base. It was my fault. What I did was dangerous.

Every time before I go up to bat, I think, "I've got to drop the bat. DON'T THROW IT!!!" But when I bat, that never even comes to mind.

I will somehow figure this out, but as I was thinking, I was like "Man if only I could get that kind of focus on God."

At church, to be so into Jesus that the stuff around is just background noise. When I pray, my mind is focused on God and doesn't wander off into what I plan to do tomorrow. When reading the Bible, that the Word becomes alive, and I don't think about some movie.

To focus on God like a laser beam.

The Path I Am On aka. The Light

2010-05-15T11:35:00.006-04:00

I've made mistakes in this life. Things I should've done, said. Other things I shouldn't have.

Sometimes I haven't learned from my mistakes. Sometimes I've learned too late.

But I'm on a path. I'm not sure where it will lead. Sometimes it seems it's not going anywhere, sometimes it seems its a roller coaster. There is pain on this path. Sometimes I want to get off this path.

But I know better. I have a Light for my path, One that will guide me though this life, into something beautiful. Not always into what I have planned, but always into that which is best.

I don't always understand the plans this Light has for me. Sometimes the darkness tries to grab me, and pull me off this path. Sometimes the darkness tries to convince me that the area nearby the path looks good. Tells me I can get off this path for a bit, then get back on where I left off.

For years I often depended on my parents belief in this Light, knowing it as a friends Friend, but not as my own. I would seek the Light for a bit, but become distracted.

But all this time, the Light sought me. Even when I failed miserably, the Light called me back. I'm not sure exactly at what point, but the Light has become more real to me than ever before.

More like a Forgiver, less like a someone just wanting to condemn me to Hell.

More like a Friend, less like an untouchable entity.

More like Someone Who makes rules to protect me, less like a god who makes rules to tie me down.

My God, not another.

Lover of my heart, Lily of my valley, Savior of my soul, Friend, Guide.

Light.

Jesus Christ, the First and the Last. And everything in between.

p.s.

Sorry if this sounds weird. It was my thoughts, and so that's that!

Don't Run on to the field at baseball games

2010-05-04T17:21:00.001-04:00

This is hilarious... Go to the link and go down to the video.

http://content.usatoday.com/communities/dailypitch/post/2010/05/police-stand-behind-officer-who-tasered-phillies-fan/1

3 Months Later - AKA Moved Out

2010-05-03T18:41:00.003-04:00

Just thinking. It's been 3 months since I moved out. Here are my random thoughts:

I've learned a lot.
It's not been as boring as I was worried.
I trust myself more
Still haven't eaten a microwave meal at home : )
Should've gotten a place with a washer & dryer hookup
Trains will never bother me at night again (hardly)
It's nice to drive only 8 minutes to work.
I don't save any on gas because I go all over creation, mostly to Athens
I am blessed a lot by both of my churches
Still have only met one neighbor
I always have to go into my parking spot twice to get it right because it's so narrow
Blueberries go with all foods
Milk still goes with all foods
Celery doesn't keep long enough for one person to eat it all
Ditto with chips

So that's my thoughts on that. Overall, a good learning experience. Balancing a lot more things, and learning to take care of more.

Thought I Had It

2010-04-05T23:48:00.004-04:00

When I was 7, I went to a campmeeting. There I got the Holy Ghost. Or at least I thought I did, and told my family so. But it was a little fuzzy at the time, with a lot of people standing around, laying hands on me, shaking me a bit, etc...

Anyways best I can guess, either I convinced myself that I had the Holy Ghost, or someone else there convinced me. Since then I've never spoken in tongues.

So basically... two possibilities.

A. I got the Holy Ghost, and I just can't remember the details. (Those that know me probably know that I remember almost nothing from my childhood. My memory has gotten better over time, but I'm not sure why most of my childhood is gone, even important details.)

B. I never really got the Holy Ghost, instead I wanted it but convinced myself / let other people convince me that I had it. This is almost certainly what happened, best I can tell.

So anyhow, now you know something you didn't know. And I feel better already about having said it.

BTW, I've never told anyone this before, and didn't quite want to admit it to myself or others, but hey, they say confession is good for the soul.

Forward Motion

2010-03-13T08:26:00.004-05:00

In this life there is nothing wrong with looking back at the past, as long as it helps you keep moving forward, toward what God has for you.

As I look at my experiences in life, good and bad, I realize all the time Jesus is preparing me for what's ahead. So what's ahead?

... No clue, but since he planned it, if I follow it, everything will be fine. Not always easy but fine.

Joined the Devil

2010-02-22T23:36:00.002-05:00

For the few who don't know, I've joined Facebook. Yeah, I know, I said I never would, but hey, gotta go on with the future sometime.

TN Happiness Rating

2010-02-17T22:00:00.001-05:00

Ah! Tennessee ranks 43rd in happiness among all states.

Who I Am

2010-02-16T18:04:00.007-05:00

A long time ago, someone was preaching, and asked the question, "Who am I"?

It's kind of a complicated question with a million parts. Three word question, answer of which could be almost endless.

First there's the obvious: I am Nathaniel Libbey. But does a name explain who I am? Uh, nope..

In Looks: white (can't tan worth a flip, doesn't bother me), a tad short (which doesn't bother me in the least), neither thick nor thin (honestly I couldn't gain weight if I tried), light brown headed, brown eyed, size 10.5 feet.

In Personality: slightly too joking, sometimes too talkative, easily forgiving, occasionally moody, 99% trustworthy, 1% awful, overly protective, slightly shy (although often hidden), sometimes blunt, avoidful of confrontation, perfectionist in areas, slack in others, recovering from a lifetime of procrastination and disorganization (I've turned into a neat freak to avoid being a messy person).

In Things People Call Me: son, brother, uncle, friend, salesperson/marketer/webmaster/semi-manager/garbage person, Pentecostal/Apostolic/Christian/Buddhist(j/k).

In Things I Love: Jesus, people!, shoes (yeah I know), great websites, exciting sports (aka football), sweet cars, amazing drumsets, I Need a Savior, Firehouse Subs, Taco Bell, metal roofing (OK maybe love is too strong a word for it, but I enjoy the industry), Butterfingers, chocolate, MILK, chocolate milk, circus peanuts (although I still don't know why they are orange colored, banana flavored, marshmallow textured, and peanut shaped), A Walk to Remember, Google, snowboarding.

In Education: home schooled, Associates in Business at Cleveland State CC.

In Marital Status: secretly married (darn, did I give that away).

In Family: I have a large family, including 13 brothers and sisters, and a huge number of aunts uncles, brother-in-laws, sister-in-laws, nieces, and nephews. (I am the favorite uncle for 95% of my nieces and nephews) (or at least that is the plan).

In Associations: Church-Landmark Church, Church-Miracle Deliverance Tabernacle, Work-Best Buy Metals, Band-Relevant Noise aka PS66.

And yet after all that, I've probably not described 1% of who I am. And I reckon that's how God wanted it. After all, if you could really describe a person in just words, they would probably be a very simple person.

God is awesome. Imagine how boring life would be if we were like everyone else. In His infinite wisdom, He created us each incredibly unique.

Odd Artwork - Oops..

2010-02-15T10:10:00.003-05:00

Was trying to work on an outline and accidentally made this outline.

I added a face to it.

Very odd, and non-me like.

but fun.

Kind of looks like a smurf face, except not the right color.

Lessons Learned - Boxes

2010-02-12T08:41:00.002-05:00

1. I'm not a carpenter
2. 2 nails won't hold up 150 lbs alone
3. I'm not a carpenter.

Basically our box storage works, but not great. I had it designed wrong, and the bottom kinda fell out.

Still works alright.

Waiting on the Chicken

2010-02-11T19:30:00.001-05:00

If only that chicken would finish cooking!

Baskin Robins aka Trashy People

2010-02-10T21:27:00.002-05:00

I went to Baskin Robins after church tonight. It was good. But...

When I walked in I noticed 3 people digging in the trash can.

I was thinking, "Man someone lost something really important."

They were carefully looking items over and mostly putting them into another trash can as they went. Finally I realized they were taking out all the recyclables (which was like 95% of the stuff in the trash can) and putting them into another can to be recycled. I think at least one was a Baskin Robins employee, but I'm not sure about the other two.

Good Way to Eat Leftover Mashed Potatoes

2010-02-10T18:19:00.003-05:00

That is Mashed Potatoes and Steak, from TGI Fridays.

Put them in a frying pan, and they taste great.

If I...

2010-02-09T22:50:00.003-05:00

I was listening to the book of Matthew today, when something yelled out at me:

paraphrasing:

If I do good only to those who do good to me, what better am I then anyone else?
(somewhere in Chap.5 I think)

Basically the whole chapter/section is about God's love, and how we aren't suppose to act/react the way the world does.

Good stuff. Harder lived than said.

I just saw the circus train

2010-02-08T22:48:00.001-05:00

The Barnum and Bailey Circus train just went past my apartment.

Looks like they have a show in Chatt. this weekend.

(I never knew circuses took trains.)

A Good Home Cooked Meal

2010-02-02T20:11:00.001-05:00

Link

2010-02-02T09:17:00.001-05:00

http://www.joshharris.com/assets_c/2010/01/jiffy_lou_by%20Josh%20Harris-14.php

Good from the Bad (AKA the kid)

2010-02-02T06:51:00.002-05:00

Yesterday a friend of mine (I don't know her super well so she's more like a friend of a friend) got news that after a long time waiting, she'll be able to adopt an orphan boy from Haiti.

She's been waiting on him to get a passport forever, and the Haitian government was taking forever. It looked like it wasn't going to happen.

After the earthquake hit, apparently the government had so many people without homes apparently they were much more willing to let people adopt.

I thought that was awesome. God does that sometimes. Out of all this tragedy, a kid gets a mom, and a woman a child. Almost made me cry. Sniff. Sniff.

Congratulations Jen!

Blizzard Food

2010-01-29T17:38:00.005-05:00

Okay it's not quite a blizzard. But I can't leave the house so it has the same result.

Called Papa Johns, but they are wisely not delivering. Blast!

(p.s. I'll be fine. Tomorrow they should have the roads good enough to drive all over.)

**The roads cleared up about 10:30 and I went to the only place open (Walmart) and got food.

New Home Church - And Explanation

2010-01-28T17:30:00.004-05:00

As of last Sunday my home church is now Landmark Church in Cleveland.

I've mentioned this to a few people, but it's something best said to all:

The reason I'm going there has nothing to do with anything anyone at MDT did or said. I am leaving on good terms with everyone there (I hope). I talked to Bro. Anthony about it some Tuesday, and he understands and is cool about it.

It's not a decision I made suddenly (although since I really never talked to anyone about it it might appear so.)

It's not about me having any problems with MDT, which I love and will miss.

It's something I've been praying about for about a year, and really feeling that at some point I would be going there. I visited there a few times last year.

It's not because I moved to Cleveland. Although it is convenient, it's highly likely that if I had continued to live at home for a longer period I would have started going there and traveling from home.

It's because it's where I feel God wants me at. Not to say I'll be there forever, because I don't know.

It'll be weird. I've always went to church where my parents and siblings went. It'll be scary. I just moved out and now this at the same time. It'll be alright. I really believe God is in this.

This (hopefully) shouldn't affect any of my friendships at MDT. I still plan to visit sometimes, likely more often on Tuesdays, when Landmark doesn't have services. It's highly likely that I won't be able to hang out with MDT youth as often, but we'll see how it goes.

Love to all,

Nathaniel

p.s.
Don't hate me. This is nothing personal to anyone.

My New Home

2010-01-25T11:49:00.000-05:00

Two Birthdays - Same Response

2010-01-04T16:01:00.002-05:00

Mark's Birthday

Mike's Birthday

Danielle's Birthday = Prank

2009-10-16T17:38:00.004-04:00

As it happens, it's Danielle's B-Day. And, being that she works here at Best Buy Metal Roofing, that means its also prank day. (Yeah look at some more of my videos and you'll see.)

As it happens, I was on the phone at the time the prank occurred. I continued talking on the phone, explaining venting, condensation, and other roof wonders to the caller, while videoing the entire prank.

Great Video from Josh Harris

2009-09-14T19:23:00.002-04:00

Found this video here at The Rebelution. (Great site if you've never checked it out.)

We Got a New Beagle Puppy!!

2009-09-14T18:47:00.004-04:00

Yeah he's awesome. And he's a beagle. He still has no name though. Any name ideas?

Me and Josh bought him at the Sweetwater Fleamarket on Saturday.

I Have a New Niece!!! - Taleah

2009-08-31T08:05:00.002-04:00

Hello!

I now have an awesome new niece:

4810 Treemont Circle NE, Cleveland - Videos

2009-08-25T12:22:00.017-04:00

Photos of the House:

Main Video - Upstairs

Second Video - Basement & Introduction to Mike Bryant

Third and Final Video - Seth's Opinion on the House + the Neighborhood of the House

Overall opinions:

Pros:

Fairly nice neighborhood (I heard no angry screaming people)
Fairly nice inside
Large basement
Nice back deck with a nice wooded view

Cons:

Slight smell (which I believe could easily be remedied with some type of air fragrance or something
Train nearby (this you would have to get used to. I heard the train at least twice while we were there
Upstairs is fairly small

Overall it was pretty nice, although you could tell it needed a little work. As mentioned in the video they are adding wood around the kitchen lower walls this week, so that would improve it somewhat.

Cousin Hannah's Going Away Party at Work

2009-08-14T10:57:00.002-04:00

At work, we always play pranks on employees on their b-days: douse them in water, spray funny string on them, put coffee down their shirts (guys only), etc.

So anyway, my cousin Hannah is moving to PA, and going to college there. So, while not her birthday, it was a great prank opportunity.

Nathaniel Libbey's Last Will & Testament

2009-07-09T17:40:00.013-04:00

Okay, I don't plan to die anytime soon, but just in case, here is my will and testament.

First of all, this might not be a legal will, as they are somewhat more technical, but I'd hope that those in charge at least attempted to honor a lot of it.

I. The part right after I die.

1. Funeral Service
Make it a joyful one. I've gone to a better place. Have the preacher preach Heaven sweet and Hell hot. Do not take videos of it whatever else you do.

2. My Casket
Something simple is fine.

3. My Tombstone
Again something inexpensive. Put a good Bible verse on it. This might be a good place to look for a tombstone

II. What to Do With My Stuff

1. Drum Stuff
Give them to Seth

2. Car(s)
I dunno. If someone in the family needs a car give it to them. If not then sell it or give it to someone else that needs a car. If you need more money to pay for my funeral, you might use it for that purpose.

3. Snowboard, Computer, Clothes, Shoes, GPS, Any Other Items I Own.
Again, I dunno. Do what you think is best. Give to anyone in the family that needs (or wants) it. Or sell it. Or give it to someone else that needs it.

4. My Money (I don't need it anymore :)
a. First pay for my funeral arrangements.
b. If anyone in the family is in need, it goes to them. (If multiple people are in need, split it up).
c. If someone else close to the family is in need, give some to them.
d. After that, give the rest to the current church I'm attending.

III. Executors (person or people in charge of everything)

1. If I'm still single, this would be Dad and Mom

2. If by now, I've been blessed with a wife, it would be her. In this case, she gets everything, and all the above said stuff about who gets what is invalidated. Of course if/when I get married I will hopefully have thought enough to have made a real will, but that's probably far enough in the future that I don't have to worry about it.

IV. Stuff I Want to Tell People

Mom - Thank you a million times for teaching me about God. I love you a lot.

Dad - Sorry for the times I haven't been the best son to you. I love you.

My brothers and sisters (Josiah, Anna, Isaac, Shalom, Elijah, Josh, Esther, Tim, Leah, Seth, and Glory) - I love you all. Sorry for the times I've been a pain, disappointed you, or been downright mean.

My friends at church - Thank you for your friendship. Thank you for being an encouragement in my life.

My adopted sister (April) - (see the message for my other siblings above).

My cousin Hannah (who's more like a sister) - (see the message for my other siblings above).

Everybody - Love, Trust, Serve and Obey God. He'll never let you down.

V. That's All!

See you all in Heaven!
Again, this is not a legal will as its missing my personal information and it wasn't signed in front of two witnesses, but besides that it should work fine.

Peacock on a Metal Roof

2008-11-06T09:03:00.004-05:00

So our crew was installing a stone coated metal roof and this peacock flew up on the roof and started following our crew around. It was hilarious.
(BTW, you can check out our metal roofing at www.bestbuymetals.com/metal-roofing.html)

Old Story

2008-11-03T13:29:00.005-05:00

Here is a 5 year old story I wrote. I found it while cleaning my room. Amazing what gets lost sometimes.

(click on the images to enlarge them)

Danielle's Birthday

2008-10-16T10:04:00.004-04:00

Anytime its someone's birthday at work, we do something to them. Like dump water on them, carry them into a mud puddle, reversing the vacum and spraying it at them, or a combination of all three.

Well, we got a new employee, and she's a girl, so we can't do any of that stuff. But we can still pick on her a little. Check out this video:

I know I haven't posted oft

Sweet Slideshow

2008-03-26T19:53:00.001-04:00

This is an enourmous slideshow consisting of pictures Esther took.

Who is it? - (Or, I don't recognize my own dad)

2008-01-28T15:18:00.000-05:00

Yeah its my dad. No, I didn't recognize him either.

What he used to look like.

Dad with Josh, Tim and I on Sunday.

WHAT ON EARTH?

Such an interesting story.
After I shaved my head, we were all talking. Someone was like, "Dad, you ought to shave your beard. We've never seen you without it." (he hasn't shaved for 25 years). And then someone else was like "I'd give $50 to see that." And someone else said "I'd give $20." Dad was like "No way, I might do it for $500. Later he changed it: "$1000, and I'll give it to the church." Later he added "It has to be above regular tithes and offerings, otherwise it'd be cheating". So somehow it got around to our pastor Anthony Wynn. So, Sunday morning he anounced it in church. Sunday night Dad came in a little late without a beard. He sat in the back. Most people didn't recognize him. He looks that different. I was upstairs finishing up the live video stream when someone told me about it. I saw him first from the back. He looked normal. Then I saw him from the side and front. I was in complete shock, eyes bulging, mouth open, breathing heavily. This wasn't Dad. Yet I knew it was. After the service Brother Anthony got the kids to say what they had thought. Seth said, "Now I know why he shaved his beard. Or rather, why he had one." Leah said she didn't believe it was him, even after someone pointed him out. I simply said, "It'll grow." Yeah it's a shock.

Bald at Last

2008-01-28T14:33:00.000-05:00

Yeah I did it. Most people didn't believe that I would, but I did. The funniest thing was seeing the look on peoples faces. It was priceless. I got some compliments and some "not so compliments". Mom said she couldn't stand the sight of me. So I promised not to keep it shaved.

Before and after shots. The one with me in glasses is the scariest one.

I've gained a new temporary nickname "Cueball".

Here's Isaac's Reaction

I'm Allergic to My Socks

2007-12-12T13:21:00.000-05:00

It's true. Monday my feet started itching something awful. They had red bumps all over them.

At first I couldn't figure out what it was. Then I realized the red bumps stopped exactly at the point my socks did.

I had just bought a pack of Hanes socks. They said something like: "double strong heel and toe". When I looked at the materials, they had rubber latex listed. So now I know that I'm allergic to rubber latex, and I'll have to be careful when buying socks.

This week has been insane. Times like this makes me thankful that I know God.

I'm Going Bald

2007-12-03T19:43:00.001-05:00

Ok, Now that you are all staring at the screen. Its true. But its not from old age. After I get back from snowboarding, I'm going to shave my hair plumb off. Some people dont' believe me. My brother said he'd fire me (then he said he was kidding), but I'm going to do it.

In order to better understand how this would make me look, I did a little digital photo editing:

I Started with this photo. Its not an original, but almost:

Then I got rid of most of my hair in paint, cut and pasted it into another program, edited it some more, and finally pasted it onto a new background. Check out the steps:

What do you think? should I shave it? (I will anyways, but your free to give your opinion.)

Update: her name is Consuela

2007-10-08T20:21:00.001-04:00

Update: her name is Consuela deanne libbey she was born at 2:13 pm.

Isaac and Angel's Baby is Here

2007-10-08T15:11:00.000-04:00

Isaac and Angel finally had their baby.

It's a girl

8 lbs 14 ounces.

O yeah, it happened less than an hour ago. (About 2:30ish)

Click on the picture for a high-quality one.

GodTube.com

2007-09-10T12:43:00.000-04:00

Forget Youtube!
Thanks to my sister Shalom, I recently found a great video site called GodTube. It's a place with christian shows, humor, and music videos. Good Stuff!

Here i am, kinda bored,

2007-09-08T20:00:00.001-04:00

Here i am, kinda bored, sitting on a bench waiting for people to come so we can start practice. Collage has started again, so life is crazy.

Virginia Trip Part 7 - Confession / Destitution

2007-08-28T12:26:00.000-04:00

Virginia Trip Part 6 - Monday

2007-08-28T12:25:00.002-04:00

Virginia Trip Part 4 - Sunday

2007-08-28T12:25:00.001-04:00

Not sure why this isn't working. Guess I'll have to upload it again.

Virginia Trip Part 2 - Friday

2007-08-28T12:24:00.001-04:00

Yeah this is not working either. Guess I'll have to upload it again too.

Virginia Trip Part 1 - Introduction

2007-08-28T12:17:00.000-04:00

Virginia Trip

2007-08-09T11:24:00.000-04:00

I just got back from vacation in Virginia yesterday.
It was a blast, and we had some really great services. The good news is I took TONS of photos and videos. The bad news is it will take hours for me to sort through photos and edit videos. I am working on a DVD with a cool menu and all that. If you want one I can probably make you one. Just don't plan on it being within the next week!

Cousin's Visit Slideshow

2007-08-02T14:26:00.000-04:00

This is a slideshow of when my cousins came down for a visit

What I've Been Doin' Lately

2007-08-02T07:30:00.000-04:00

Lately I've spent a lot of my time working on my brother's website
Best Buy Metals

It's not completely finished, but I've done quite a bit on it.

Video - Goofing around

2007-07-31T12:00:00.000-04:00

Here is a great video I took Saturday 7-28-07 when our cousins were in.

Trip to Lake Chilhowee with Cousins

2007-07-30T11:25:00.000-04:00

This is a few clips Josh took when we went to Lake Chilhowee with our cousins

Youth Camp Discussion "Video"

2007-07-30T10:27:00.001-04:00

This is a discussion during Miracle Deliverance Tabernacle youth camp 2007.

Note
The video was removed as it offended a visitor. After reviewing the video I agreed that it was rather foolish in some parts.

Great Message from Brother Jerry Merrell

2007-07-24T11:19:00.000-04:00

Jerry Murrel from Virginia came to preach for a 3 day revival. This is Sunday night's message. One of the shortest messages ever, yet very powerful. Everyone should watch this one.
Does the way we act make Jesus feel like an unwanted guest?

TLT - Tuna-fish Lettuce Tomato

2007-07-16T15:50:00.000-04:00

Here is an original Nathaniel Libbey Gourmet Recipe: Tuna Lettuce Tomato sandwich
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Complicated version:

Ingredients:
(1) Can of tuna(12 oz)
(1) Handful Lettuce
(1) Small tomato
(1) Pinch of salt & pepper
(2) tablespoons of Mayonnaise
(2) slices of bread (preferably whole wheat)

First mix tuna and mayonnaise in a small bowl.

Next cut the tomato into slices

Then toast the bread to a medium-light brown

While it is toasting, shred some lettuce.

Mayonnaise, salt and pepper the toast.

Add lettuce, tuna fish, then add tomatoes
then spread mayonaise and salt and pepper on the tomato slices
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Simple version:
make a BLT but substitute tuna fish instead of the bacon
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This, my friends is an amazing creation
Try it before you say "Oooh"

Fireworks

2007-07-06T15:28:00.000-04:00

Ok, so this is a very late post, considering the 4th was 2 days ago, but oh well.

We went to the Regional Park in Athens this year. It was great. We saw a lot of people there we know, including neighbors and folks from church.

The grand finalle was over, then they had a much better 2nd finalle. It was awesome. Afterwards some of us talked a while, then played Ultimate Frisbee

Talk about a great game.

After an hour or so, they started shooting off more fireworks. It was insane! The fireworks were supposed to be done. The only thing I can figure is that they found some fireworks they had previously lost. Either way it was sweet.

An Enormous Change aka Dr. Pepper vs. Coke

2007-06-29T12:45:00.000-04:00

Ask anyone. I hated Coke.

With a vengence. I put it down, insulted it, and teased those who drank it. It was my enemy. I would far rather drink (sewer) water than drink it.

And I loved Dr. Pepper.

My favorite drink, a delicious break from life.
My friend. For a while it was all I drank.

Then, one day i was at work. The water was gone, and the machine was out of my friend Dr. Pepper. In fact, the only thing left was Coke. I felt terrible. My friend had abandoned me, and left me sitting in front of my enemy. I was thirsting to death. There was but one choice:
I got a Coke.
I took a sip.
Then I realized this enemy I'd had for so long wasn't so bad at all. In fact, it was great!
So I made a new friend. Dr. Pepper I still like, but Coke isn't bad at all.

Explanation for those of you who didn't get it:
1. I have hated Coke all my life
2. Now I like Coke
(my that was easier to say)

10 Reasons I love Blogger

2007-06-08T09:40:00.000-04:00

Here are the top 10 reasons I love Blogger.

1. It's FREE!!!!!!

2. I can easily check out all new posts from all my friends using Google Reader.

3. There are less shady and possibly dangerous characters hanging around blogs as there are on MySpace.

4. MySpace is so over-rated.

5. You can customize almost every aspect of it easily & switch between templates.

6. I'm using Blogger!!!!!!! (enough reason for anyone to switch)

7. All cool people use Blogger. (are you cool?)

8. You know you want one.

9. Because it's a Google product, you can know they will treat your information confidentially.

10. You can be as anonymous as you like. (just give out fake information, or none at all)

OK, so most of those were rediculous reasons to use Blogger. But I did convince you. Right??

Photos

2007-06-07T09:34:00.000-04:00

Here is a slideshow. The pictures are very old, but I'm mainly posting to make sure I can do it right in the future.

Pictures of my Newest Nephew

2007-05-28T16:08:00.000-04:00

Here are a couple pictures of my newest nephew Samuel Ezekiel.
I've actually had them for a few days, but keep forgetting to post them. (typical me)

Benjamin and Samuel

Samuel

Soon I plan to start working on my brother's website. Right now it's been partially done (by someone else), and has some major design issues. I took a class in website design last semester, and so it shouldn't be too hard for me to do.

I recently found a Google product called Reader. It has become a valuable tool for me. With it, you can read all the newest posts on all your favorite blogs (and other websites) without having to go to each blog. It does a great job of organizing them, and even archives them if you want to look at them later.

I have been using it in a combination with iGoogle, another great site which allows you to have your email, news, blog posts, and my favorite: Daily Garfield Cartoons all in one window.

Also I found a cool website with free daily software giveaways: Giveaway of the Day.
There you can find computer programs that usually cost money, but are free for one day.

Done With School!

2007-05-13T20:30:00.000-04:00

This is how I felt the last week of this semester.
Rather green, cross eyed, and tired. But I endured it.

Right now I'm working full time for my brother Isaac at Best Buy Metals in Cleveland, selling metal roofing and such. I'm enjoying it, and it will help pay for college come fall. Dad of course is not so happy about it. He feels I have abandoned him forever. Oh well, such is life.

We just moved all the instruments to the left side of the church, so I had to crawl under the stage to move some wires. Talk about dusty! You wonder if anyone ever thought of cleaning under there. I guess they weren't thinking of me. Ah, the joys of being a drummer!

Modesty

2007-02-20T13:13:00.000-05:00

Modesty.

You might ask "What does this have to do with you, you're a guy?".
The fact is, it has everything to do with me. I am the one who has to keep my mind pure, and away from bad thoughts.
Recently I found this awesome survey at The Rebelution. They polled hundreds of guys, and asked them what they thought about modesty. You can look at it HERE. I highly recommend every girl to take a look at it. And that's my bit of advice for the day.

On another note, college is going well. I had some difficulty in statistics today, but I think it will be okay. I'm loving my website design class.