As Jenny and I were planning what our evening was going to look like, one of our options was a movie night.
When Jenny discovered (on the cruise) that I had seen Dirty Dancing, but had never seen Footloose or Flashdance, she decided that at some point we would need to have an 80's movie night to watch them.
We thought about it for a little bit, and we even have some giftcards to Blockbuster and Hollywood Video.
After discussion of how we would co-ordinate both getting dinner and the movies (if we chose that option) Jenny said "I don't feel like dealing with the movie people."
I used to be one of those people. Jason and I both have proud memories of working at a video store. And Jenny, my wife, my friend, my lover, my only doesn't want to deal with "those people!"
I'm sarcastically offended.
Really, I just didn't know what to type.
We didn't even end up having the movie night, sometime though, I'll have more avenues to discover the six degrees of Kevin Bacon, just not tonight.
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Monday, June 30, 2008
Monday, June 23, 2008
Spontanious Explosion
Last Sunday night, 6 of us were enjoying our dinner meal onboard the Carnival Valor cruise ship (water floater for those of you who played Catch Phrase with us).
I was enjoying my steak and in the process of cutting my next bite when I heard a strange noise. I didn't instinctively think what it could be, but it sounded like something had exploded.
Glancing to my right, I noticed that where my glass of Cherry Coke used to be, there was now just a pile of ice and coke. Or so I thought. In actuality there was a pile of ice, coke, and the glass that used to be containing said drink.
Without being touched, simply sitting on the table, my Cherry Coke glass spontaneously combusted. Shards were later found in my mothers next bite (she was sitting to my left) and inside Jenny's top (sitting to my right).
It was hard to get people to sit next to me the next night at dinner, but I could also threaten people with my death stare at other dinner occasions.
I was enjoying my steak and in the process of cutting my next bite when I heard a strange noise. I didn't instinctively think what it could be, but it sounded like something had exploded.
Glancing to my right, I noticed that where my glass of Cherry Coke used to be, there was now just a pile of ice and coke. Or so I thought. In actuality there was a pile of ice, coke, and the glass that used to be containing said drink.
Without being touched, simply sitting on the table, my Cherry Coke glass spontaneously combusted. Shards were later found in my mothers next bite (she was sitting to my left) and inside Jenny's top (sitting to my right).
It was hard to get people to sit next to me the next night at dinner, but I could also threaten people with my death stare at other dinner occasions.
Wednesday, June 11, 2008
Planning Next Week
I'm rarely one to plan thing out far in advance, but Jenny and I did go ahead and schedule a couple of events for next week while we are on vacation.
One of those events will be a joint parasailing adventure:
While the other will involve kayaking in the Carribean in a see through kayak:
We are both looking forward to both activities, as well as the food and relaxation that will happen on the cruise ship.
One of those events will be a joint parasailing adventure:
While the other will involve kayaking in the Carribean in a see through kayak:
We are both looking forward to both activities, as well as the food and relaxation that will happen on the cruise ship.
Wednesday, June 04, 2008
Internet, the Introvert's Friend
I am an introvert.
I would usually rather be alone than with people.
Don't get me wrong, I enjoy people, and am very socially comfortable, but I am an introvert.
This comes out when I need to make phone calls, or something needs to be asked of an employee or returned to a store. I try to avoid these conversations at all costs.
Today, Jenny asked if I would call our Auto Insurance Provider about replacing the windshield on her car.
I got the appointment set up on the internet. They called to confirm saying: "Would you like the appointment at your house or work? and... Would you like it between 8:00 and 12:00 or 12:00 and 5:00?"
To get the entire thing scheduled, taken care of by insurance, and without having to set a morning alarm, with that brief of a phone call was an introverts dream.
Thank you internet.
I would usually rather be alone than with people.
Don't get me wrong, I enjoy people, and am very socially comfortable, but I am an introvert.
This comes out when I need to make phone calls, or something needs to be asked of an employee or returned to a store. I try to avoid these conversations at all costs.
Today, Jenny asked if I would call our Auto Insurance Provider about replacing the windshield on her car.
I got the appointment set up on the internet. They called to confirm saying: "Would you like the appointment at your house or work? and... Would you like it between 8:00 and 12:00 or 12:00 and 5:00?"
To get the entire thing scheduled, taken care of by insurance, and without having to set a morning alarm, with that brief of a phone call was an introverts dream.
Thank you internet.
Monday, May 26, 2008
Times Have Changed
Jenny and I went to the conservatory today as she was excited to play around with her new camera lens.
While we were there, it became very apparent to me that times had changed. The majority of people taking pictures could view them instantly. That wasn't the most unfortunate part about how times have changed, in fact, I think that part is cool.
The unfortunate part was that more people were taking pictures with their cell phones than with cameras. Can you really grab that great of a picture on a cell phone? I've never owned a phone that could take pictures, I've always just grabbed the cheapest model that fit in my pocket, and if someday, that happens to come with a camera, I'll use that camera.
I, however, will use that camera to take pictures of things that happen when I wouldn't normally be carrying a camera. But, if i'm going to go to the zoo, or a conservatory, or on vacation, or to a wedding, I hope that I bring something along that will take good pictures, not just a phone.
While we were there, it became very apparent to me that times had changed. The majority of people taking pictures could view them instantly. That wasn't the most unfortunate part about how times have changed, in fact, I think that part is cool.
The unfortunate part was that more people were taking pictures with their cell phones than with cameras. Can you really grab that great of a picture on a cell phone? I've never owned a phone that could take pictures, I've always just grabbed the cheapest model that fit in my pocket, and if someday, that happens to come with a camera, I'll use that camera.
I, however, will use that camera to take pictures of things that happen when I wouldn't normally be carrying a camera. But, if i'm going to go to the zoo, or a conservatory, or on vacation, or to a wedding, I hope that I bring something along that will take good pictures, not just a phone.
Monday, May 05, 2008
An Enduring Mind
I have found that my mind has maintained its endurance as I have continued to use it.
My body, not so much.
Soccer last night made me very sore physically.
Mentally, I was able to stay up most of the night to finish my paper, while I refused to go up and down the stairs.
Maybe at some point I'll get in shape again physically.
My body, not so much.
Soccer last night made me very sore physically.
Mentally, I was able to stay up most of the night to finish my paper, while I refused to go up and down the stairs.
Maybe at some point I'll get in shape again physically.
Wednesday, April 30, 2008
Funny Read for Me
I like to find amusing websites. This one is one of my new favorite blogs to read. It is called "StuffChristiansLike", however, if you are typing it in yourself, you'll notice an extra "f" in their website address.
Here is a sample posting:
#176. Giving open flames to kids on Christmas Eve.
Imagine if one night a year, your church held a special service and when you walked in, they gave you a Ninja Throwing Star. That would be a nightmare right? Just throwing stars stuck in hymnals and Bibles and legs as far as the eye could see. It would be a bloody mess. But it's not that different from what a lot of churches do on Christmas Eve.
My favorite part of this service is when we light the candles and sing a few songs with the lights off. It is honestly a really beautiful experience, but it's also funny. The other 364 days of the year, parents work diligently to keep their children away from torches. We put covers on our electrical outlets, hide matches and lighters in hard to reach places and yell if they get anywhere near a hot oven. But on Christmas Eve, it's fire time.
Here are a few ways to multiply the fun of having a lit Christmas candle in a church setting:
1. Blow out other people's candles.
I don't think I have to explain this one, but I promise, it is delightful. My brothers and I turned this into an art, because you can't just come on out and blow it. You have to do this weird, breathe out of the side of your face move in which you send a gust of wind with the accuracy of a sniper at someone else's candle.
2. Play with the wax.
In addition to melting your candle on the shoes of family members, it's also fun to see how long you can get the wax without it breaking off. You have to hold it at the right angle though. Tilted enough to make it all pool like one of those stilagtitesdifficulttospellcorrectly things in caves but not so tilted that the weight of the wax breaks it off.
3. Try to keep the candle.
As soon as that last song is finished, it's like the spell that convinced your parents it was OK for you to have fire in church is broken. And it's nearly impossible to keep the candle. I never actually executed this move, it's like the holy grail of candle tricks. There are three people you need to watch out for: Your parents, the ushers and that guy with the box that collects them all at the end. I don't like that guy. I think all that power went to his head. He didn't consider himself the "guy with a candle box," instead he was always kind of smug and seemed to think he was the "gatekeeper of flame."
Those were my tricks, but I am certain that when it comes to giving kids torches, I have missed quite a few.
Here is a sample posting:
#176. Giving open flames to kids on Christmas Eve.
Imagine if one night a year, your church held a special service and when you walked in, they gave you a Ninja Throwing Star. That would be a nightmare right? Just throwing stars stuck in hymnals and Bibles and legs as far as the eye could see. It would be a bloody mess. But it's not that different from what a lot of churches do on Christmas Eve.
My favorite part of this service is when we light the candles and sing a few songs with the lights off. It is honestly a really beautiful experience, but it's also funny. The other 364 days of the year, parents work diligently to keep their children away from torches. We put covers on our electrical outlets, hide matches and lighters in hard to reach places and yell if they get anywhere near a hot oven. But on Christmas Eve, it's fire time.
Here are a few ways to multiply the fun of having a lit Christmas candle in a church setting:
1. Blow out other people's candles.
I don't think I have to explain this one, but I promise, it is delightful. My brothers and I turned this into an art, because you can't just come on out and blow it. You have to do this weird, breathe out of the side of your face move in which you send a gust of wind with the accuracy of a sniper at someone else's candle.
2. Play with the wax.
In addition to melting your candle on the shoes of family members, it's also fun to see how long you can get the wax without it breaking off. You have to hold it at the right angle though. Tilted enough to make it all pool like one of those stilagtitesdifficulttospellcorrectly things in caves but not so tilted that the weight of the wax breaks it off.
3. Try to keep the candle.
As soon as that last song is finished, it's like the spell that convinced your parents it was OK for you to have fire in church is broken. And it's nearly impossible to keep the candle. I never actually executed this move, it's like the holy grail of candle tricks. There are three people you need to watch out for: Your parents, the ushers and that guy with the box that collects them all at the end. I don't like that guy. I think all that power went to his head. He didn't consider himself the "guy with a candle box," instead he was always kind of smug and seemed to think he was the "gatekeeper of flame."
Those were my tricks, but I am certain that when it comes to giving kids torches, I have missed quite a few.
Wednesday, April 23, 2008
Putting Mom (and Jenny) on Notice
Mom cooked us a meal tonight. Asparagus was included. I don't like asparagus, but mentioned that the reason might be because it makes pee stink.
They had not heard this before, but I was sure I was right, so I researched it to find out.
It is asparagus that might cause your pee to smell funny.
Here is what MSNBC has to say:
"WHY DOES YOUR PEE SMELL WHEN YOU EAT ASPARAGUS?
Asparagus contains a sulfur compound called mercaptan. It is also found in onions, garlic, rotten eggs, and in the secretions of skunks. The signature smell occurs when this substance is broken down in your digestive system. Not all people have the gene for the enzyme that breaks down mercaptan, so some of you can eat all the asparagus you want without stinking up the place. One study published in the British Journal of Clinical Pharmacology found that only 46 percent of British people tested produced the odor while 100 percent of French people tested did. Insert your favorite French joke here________________________________."
Mom assured me that she would check to see if she notices a different the next couple of days.
Let's all wait with anticipation.
Jenny has made no such promises.
They had not heard this before, but I was sure I was right, so I researched it to find out.
It is asparagus that might cause your pee to smell funny.
Here is what MSNBC has to say:
"WHY DOES YOUR PEE SMELL WHEN YOU EAT ASPARAGUS?
Asparagus contains a sulfur compound called mercaptan. It is also found in onions, garlic, rotten eggs, and in the secretions of skunks. The signature smell occurs when this substance is broken down in your digestive system. Not all people have the gene for the enzyme that breaks down mercaptan, so some of you can eat all the asparagus you want without stinking up the place. One study published in the British Journal of Clinical Pharmacology found that only 46 percent of British people tested produced the odor while 100 percent of French people tested did. Insert your favorite French joke here________________________________."
Mom assured me that she would check to see if she notices a different the next couple of days.
Let's all wait with anticipation.
Jenny has made no such promises.
Saturday, April 12, 2008
Bachelor Time
Jenny is leaving me tomorrow for 4 days.
We made sure to stock the house with cookies before she left. I think there is even a frozen pizza. Besides that, I'm looking to bum meals off of other people (hi mom and dad) and accomplish as little as necessary.
Here's to hoping the Master's remains entertaining. I hope it comes down to the last couple of holes regardless of who ends up winning.
We made sure to stock the house with cookies before she left. I think there is even a frozen pizza. Besides that, I'm looking to bum meals off of other people (hi mom and dad) and accomplish as little as necessary.
Here's to hoping the Master's remains entertaining. I hope it comes down to the last couple of holes regardless of who ends up winning.
Thursday, April 10, 2008
The Cruelest News
Next week, temperatures are supposed to get into the 70s. That was wonderful news.
Unfortunately, from tomorrow afternoon until late Friday night, we are in a winter storm warning. Possibly 8 inches of snow.
That is the cruelest news ever. Especially since I had not heard it until I began to probe the possibility of golfing this weekend.
Bummer
Unfortunately, from tomorrow afternoon until late Friday night, we are in a winter storm warning. Possibly 8 inches of snow.
That is the cruelest news ever. Especially since I had not heard it until I began to probe the possibility of golfing this weekend.
Bummer
Saturday, April 05, 2008
It's All Looking Up
We bought tile.
I played with my new clubs at the driving range.
Kansas' win secured my bracket pool victory.
Things are all looking up.
The tile and basketball are pretty self-explanatory.
Along with playing at the driving range, came a camera. I was videotaped for a while so I could then watch my swing. It was valuable. I could see some things I was doing in my swing that I couldn't tell you (from feel) that I was doing. It will be interesting to see what i might have to do to fix those things and how they might help.
I'll have to have myself videotaped later in the year to compare.
Swedish Meatballs on the way.
I played with my new clubs at the driving range.
Kansas' win secured my bracket pool victory.
Things are all looking up.
The tile and basketball are pretty self-explanatory.
Along with playing at the driving range, came a camera. I was videotaped for a while so I could then watch my swing. It was valuable. I could see some things I was doing in my swing that I couldn't tell you (from feel) that I was doing. It will be interesting to see what i might have to do to fix those things and how they might help.
I'll have to have myself videotaped later in the year to compare.
Swedish Meatballs on the way.
Thursday, April 03, 2008
Too Sleepy
I simply forgot to blog last night. I read 400 pages worth of material (from 3 different sources) and had to interact with all three sources in different papers.
By the time I was done, I was simply too sleepy to remember to blog.
Now it is 8:00 in the morning and I'm in my "Perspectives on Evil and Suffering Class."
At 8:00 a.m. I have a lot to say about evil and suffering.
By the time I was done, I was simply too sleepy to remember to blog.
Now it is 8:00 in the morning and I'm in my "Perspectives on Evil and Suffering Class."
At 8:00 a.m. I have a lot to say about evil and suffering.
Tuesday, April 01, 2008
Things This Beautiful....
Things this beautiful deserve pictures. It was a wonderful day. I always know it is going to be a wonderful day when one of these plastic masterpieces is involved.
Fortunately for me, I got more than one plastic masterpiece today.
For those of you still confused, maybe the flipside of the tab will start to clear things up.
Even further help might be seen by seeing one of these tabs in context.
And now, the most beautiful of all.
Weeeeeeeeee!!!!!! I had to have a farewell ceremony for some of the only golf clubs I had ever known. The 5 wood that got me through many hard times finds himself sitting in a closed box in the garage. That might make some of my playing partners happy, as that club was good to me, but I hope to find these new clubs more useful as I look to improve my golf game.
Fortunately for me, I got more than one plastic masterpiece today.
For those of you still confused, maybe the flipside of the tab will start to clear things up.
Even further help might be seen by seeing one of these tabs in context.
And now, the most beautiful of all.
Weeeeeeeeee!!!!!! I had to have a farewell ceremony for some of the only golf clubs I had ever known. The 5 wood that got me through many hard times finds himself sitting in a closed box in the garage. That might make some of my playing partners happy, as that club was good to me, but I hope to find these new clubs more useful as I look to improve my golf game.
My Fun E-Mail"
The tourney pool has been updated. I received this in e-mail last night...
"Looking at what is left, it appears that Dad and Nate are the only two people who have a chance to win at this point."
I am currently ahead, so if Kansas beats North Carolina, I win. I can still win a backdoor way as well. If UCLA wins it all (I have them losing to Kansas in the finals) I will still win by the skin of my teeth.
Fortunately, both Dad and I were going to pick Swedish Meatballs. It will only change the side items as I'm fairly confident that the dessert would be the same as well. If either of those assumptions are incorrect, Dad can notify us here. Otherwise, we can purchase some key ingredients for the prize already :)
"Looking at what is left, it appears that Dad and Nate are the only two people who have a chance to win at this point."
I am currently ahead, so if Kansas beats North Carolina, I win. I can still win a backdoor way as well. If UCLA wins it all (I have them losing to Kansas in the finals) I will still win by the skin of my teeth.
Fortunately, both Dad and I were going to pick Swedish Meatballs. It will only change the side items as I'm fairly confident that the dessert would be the same as well. If either of those assumptions are incorrect, Dad can notify us here. Otherwise, we can purchase some key ingredients for the prize already :)
Sunday, March 30, 2008
Curious Meets Google
I occasionally get curious about random things and research the answers.
Today, I wondered why the letters "RX" are tied to pharmacies or prescription medication.
Here is what I found:
Once again, we can blame Latin for a curious term. In English, "Rx" doesn't seem to have any connection to "pharmacy." However it does in Latin, albeit in a roundabout way.
According to Yahoo! Reference, "Rx" means "prescription for medicine." The letters abbreviate the Latin word recipe, which is a form of the verb "to take."
Doctors write Rx in the heading of prescriptions as an instruction to "take" the medicine. The pharmacists filling the orders understand this shorthand (and hopefully they can read the doctors' handwriting) and print it on pill bottles with whatever else doctors order, such as "take twice daily with food." Somewhere along the line, pharmacists started using "Rx" on their storefront signs so patients knew where to get their doctors' instructions translated.
So there you go.
Today, I wondered why the letters "RX" are tied to pharmacies or prescription medication.
Here is what I found:
Once again, we can blame Latin for a curious term. In English, "Rx" doesn't seem to have any connection to "pharmacy." However it does in Latin, albeit in a roundabout way.
According to Yahoo! Reference, "Rx" means "prescription for medicine." The letters abbreviate the Latin word recipe, which is a form of the verb "to take."
Doctors write Rx in the heading of prescriptions as an instruction to "take" the medicine. The pharmacists filling the orders understand this shorthand (and hopefully they can read the doctors' handwriting) and print it on pill bottles with whatever else doctors order, such as "take twice daily with food." Somewhere along the line, pharmacists started using "Rx" on their storefront signs so patients knew where to get their doctors' instructions translated.
So there you go.
Saturday, March 29, 2008
The $24 Crack
Jenny and I went to Home Depot tonight looking at materials for a bathroom project we hope to undertake in April.
We found the piece we want our sink to stand on, and the sink itself as a "this item only" price for a display model. It was the last one in the store. We decided we would get it, and then noticed the smallest crack on the corner of the sink. They had one more sink piece in stock (it was the last stand), and that crack ended up costing us an extra $24 as we looked to get the flawless one.
Overall, we were happy. Jenny enjoyed walking out of the store with a smile.
We found the piece we want our sink to stand on, and the sink itself as a "this item only" price for a display model. It was the last one in the store. We decided we would get it, and then noticed the smallest crack on the corner of the sink. They had one more sink piece in stock (it was the last stand), and that crack ended up costing us an extra $24 as we looked to get the flawless one.
Overall, we were happy. Jenny enjoyed walking out of the store with a smile.
Monday, March 24, 2008
Need Another Big Upset
As the March Madness tournament continues, I find myself relying on another upset in the future. I have by no means picked the games the best thus far, but I have the most potential remaining. None of my Final Four have been eliminated yet, which is something no one else in my pool can say.
Of those of us who still have our champions remaining (two teams have lost theirs already), I am the only one who did not pick North Carolina to win it all. Therefore, I need North Carolina to lose. Though I have them in the final four, they can lose any game now. That will help me immensely.
Of those of us who still have our champions remaining (two teams have lost theirs already), I am the only one who did not pick North Carolina to win it all. Therefore, I need North Carolina to lose. Though I have them in the final four, they can lose any game now. That will help me immensely.
Wednesday, March 19, 2008
Kings of the Castle
I had not been able to attend my church small group the last 10 weeks because of class at Seminary. Tonight was my return.
In honor of that, and another members birthday, the treat of choice was a White Castle buffet.
2 of the wives refused to participate. So the Kings enjoyed their food. Bountiful, wonderful, healthy food.
In honor of that, and another members birthday, the treat of choice was a White Castle buffet.
2 of the wives refused to participate. So the Kings enjoyed their food. Bountiful, wonderful, healthy food.
Wednesday, March 12, 2008
A Glimmer Of Hope
The weather was teasing today. Spring like enought to drive with the windows down, but still snow everywhere.
I even forgot my coat when I stopped for lunch. I had to drive back to the restaurant later in the day to retrieve it as I apparently didn't feel the need to put it on after eating.
I even forgot my coat when I stopped for lunch. I had to drive back to the restaurant later in the day to retrieve it as I apparently didn't feel the need to put it on after eating.
Tuesday, March 11, 2008
7 Sins, Classic and Modern
The Catholic Church released a statement today which affirmed the continuation of the "Classic" 7 deadly sins (lust, gluttony, avarice, sloth, anger, envy and pride) while also adding a list for the age of globalization.
The 7 modern deadly sins are these:
polluting
genetic engineering
being obscenely rich
drug dealing
abortion
pedophilia
causing social injustice
I was happy with the list. Some statements read (as i've found on news websites) the pursuit of generous wealth instead of the having of generous wealth which I like better, but this list was taken directly from Fox News.
The 7 modern deadly sins are these:
polluting
genetic engineering
being obscenely rich
drug dealing
abortion
pedophilia
causing social injustice
I was happy with the list. Some statements read (as i've found on news websites) the pursuit of generous wealth instead of the having of generous wealth which I like better, but this list was taken directly from Fox News.
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