“Look what we have here…”

So, it has been over 5 months since I posted last, I nearly forgot that I had this thing. Let’s see some of the things that have happened in the last 5 months, and if you are reading this and I forget something, let me know.

Over the last 5 month’s Andy and I came to a consensus that there are now 7 version’s of Toopy, the rundown:

Toopy 1.0 (The Original Toopy) - Mark and Laura

Toopy 2.0 - Andy and Abby

Toopy 3.0 - Brian and Cristi (currently on hiatus, we aren’t entirely sure)

Toopy 4.0 - Adam and Beth

Toopy 5.0 - Mike and Casey

Toopy 6.0 - Kristen and Jeff

Toopy XP - Me (Jared) and any girl I happen to be dating

Note: During a 3 month stretch out of the last 5 months I had the pleasure of dating an awesome girl, Alli. Some times things don’t always work out according to plan but I am definitely blessed for having gotten to know her on a more personal level and am greatful that I have gained a new friend. Also, as Andy describes it Toopy XP has just been temporarily recalled and is being recoded a little bit.

I discovered the Chuck Norris Top 30 (link)

Natashia no longer being Joe and I’s roommate makes both of us sad, we love you Tash!

In September my brother, Jesse, left for Italy to begin his life as a Benedictine monk in the city of Norcia. Words cannot describe how proud of him I am. He is able to give his entire life to the service of others by God’s grace, it is just an amazing thing to behold.

I worked on my non-negotiables for marriage (pro-life, no contraception, nfp, my children will be raised Catholic, they will NOT be raised in a daycare, christian)… more to come I’m sure.

I am giving a talk at Raider Awakening #34, themed Perfect Love. I am not so much worried or scared of giving the talk, but I’m a little worried I won’t make it long enough. I joked with Joseph that we could use it as the “catch up” talk as Raider Awakening is rarely right on schedule.

“Back then they didn’t want me… Now I’m hot, they all on me.” *muffled speech*

Whammy! Whamois! Abois!

All of my friends have gotten engaged. I don’t think I have any single friends left. If you are, where have you all gone?!?!!

“They say we only use 10 percent of our brains… well I think we only use 10 percent of our hearts.”

I am eagerly anticipating all their weddings though.

Maxing out at 315lbs is pretty sweet.

Kevin Sisk now actually owns an Argyle sweater from Baby Gap, and can fit into it.

Pat really liked his birthday presents of The Exorcist, The Exorcist: The Beginning, and Blade Trinity.

I have been working at Perot Systems for a year now. I couldn’t be more blessed and thankful for the job that I have right now.

“Is Wayne Brady gonna have to choke a b****?”

I had the best Thanksgiving ever this year, even though it was just me and my parents. I love going to Mass at St. Ann’s Parish in Coppell. The church is huge and it’s my home.

I got my first midnight kiss for New Year’s. Yes, I am almost 24. Christmas was a blast this year, I got two yellow Hummers, an H2 and an H3, can you top that?

I think it’s about time that I make a confession, one that every person I know has been waiting for… I own too many movies.

I am eager to see how God shapes me this year and what kind of person I will become.