Congratulations to the Indianapolis Colts for winning Super Bowl XLI. Maybe I'll do some analysis later, but probably not. The ads were mostly lame, no one takes chances anymore.
I would be lying to say I wasn't majorly disappointed, I am. Probably as disappointed as I have been since that ground ball went through Leon Durham's legs in 1984 or Steve Bartman because synonymous with the jinx. Fortunately, the sun will rise tomorrow and God still loves me (and you), unfortunately, I will be taking a lot of crap from coworkers. Thanks to Spanky and Mae for hosting a Super Party.
Thank you to the Chicago Bears for a great season and a fun fun ride. Bear down Chicago Bears, I will be rooting for you next year.
04 February 2007
03 February 2007
To love is to serve
When I got into church on the last Sunday in January, I was delighted to see that the New Testament reading for the day was 1 Corinthians 13, a.k.a. faith, hope, and love. I thought to myself "cool, something I know and like, this should be relaxing..." The chortling I heard must have been God laughing at this thought and saying "not so fast, my friend."
The readings were read and Father Mark got up to talk, after the obligatory joke, the first words out of his mouth were "to love is to serve..." and of course (as priests like to do) he repeated it right away to make a point. "Oh crap!" I thought to my self, and I started to slide down the pew to avoid the lightening bolt that was heading my way. It was one of those times when I couldn't miss the message, there had been a little prep work done to open my mind (thanks justsmilechild) to what was said, but certainly I was not quite prepared for slap upside my head I got from those five words.
The following isn't news, one my biggest "faults" is being in love with myself and my spiritual gifts... i.e. taking pride in what I have been given rather than being humble that God has chosen to bless me with His gifts. Keeping a healthy self-esteem without tripping over the "you went to far" line is a struggle for me.
In hearing "to love is to serve..." I realized how I had been making too many of my relationships about me instead of serving the people I love, in particular my romantic interests. Maybe it's not because I'm so picky, i'm attracted to the wrong women (or not attracted to the right women), or I'm a poor communicator that I don't have anyone now, maybe it is because it has continued to be about me more than it really needed to be.
No surprise, but I've been provided with another growth opportunity, here's to growing into the shoes God wants me to wear.
editors note: this has been posted on the date it was written.
The readings were read and Father Mark got up to talk, after the obligatory joke, the first words out of his mouth were "to love is to serve..." and of course (as priests like to do) he repeated it right away to make a point. "Oh crap!" I thought to my self, and I started to slide down the pew to avoid the lightening bolt that was heading my way. It was one of those times when I couldn't miss the message, there had been a little prep work done to open my mind (thanks justsmilechild) to what was said, but certainly I was not quite prepared for slap upside my head I got from those five words.
The following isn't news, one my biggest "faults" is being in love with myself and my spiritual gifts... i.e. taking pride in what I have been given rather than being humble that God has chosen to bless me with His gifts. Keeping a healthy self-esteem without tripping over the "you went to far" line is a struggle for me.
In hearing "to love is to serve..." I realized how I had been making too many of my relationships about me instead of serving the people I love, in particular my romantic interests. Maybe it's not because I'm so picky, i'm attracted to the wrong women (or not attracted to the right women), or I'm a poor communicator that I don't have anyone now, maybe it is because it has continued to be about me more than it really needed to be.
No surprise, but I've been provided with another growth opportunity, here's to growing into the shoes God wants me to wear.
editors note: this has been posted on the date it was written.
02 February 2007
Don't drive angry....
Almost as good as ReportWriters birthday:
Happy Groundhog Day!
As many of you have heard from me, the movie Groundhog Day (yes, I've seen it) was filmed in and around Woodstock, IL, the town where I went to high school.
Happy Groundhog Day!
As many of you have heard from me, the movie Groundhog Day (yes, I've seen it) was filmed in and around Woodstock, IL, the town where I went to high school.
Happy Birthday ReportWriter!
Yes ladies and gentlemen, the below lovely lady is having a birthday on February 2nd. All should celebrate by avoiding goat rodeos, driving jeeps, and watching Grey's Anatomy.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY!
01 February 2007
Random Thoughts v0003
Aqua Teen Hunger Farce
I like the show, but this is a little silly all around.
- A promotion is run for an adult television show is run featuring blinking signs giving passersby the finger. The device features exposed wires and batteries. Did someone think about this before hand? Oh, and the company owning the show (Turner Broadcasting) called it a "guerrilla marketing campaign".
- According to Turner Broadcasting, the devices have been in place for two to three weeks. All of a sudden, the city of Boston goes into a panic, thinks they are bombs or some such terrorist devices, and shuts down bridges and subways. Did they just notice them?
- Evidently Turner did not notify the city of Boston that they were their devices until after 5:00pm, even though it had been in the news (um, hello CNN is a Turner company) all day.
- So the city goes and arrests the people who put up the displays, who were legitimately in the employ of a marketing company, and charge them with a felony. Hey, it's not the guys at the bottom, go arrest Ted Turner.
Phone Etiquette
Did you ever notice when you are sitting in your cube and you get a phone call from someone in their cube who you can see, you have to look at each other during the whole conversation? What's up with that?
Global Cooling is a Serious Problem
If this weather keeps up around here, I am going to start burning things just to put more carbon in the air. It was 45F on Jan 26, and since then we have not been above freezing, and barely above 20F. With temps expected to stay below 20F through at least Feb 6, it looks like thermal socks will be all the rage around here.. When will sea levels start dropping because of all the ice locked up at the poles? Does my home owners insurance cover glacier damage?
Microsoft Vista Launches
Oh boy. Yawn.
I'm Looking for a Little BALance.
I am wanting to do a lot of practice for the upcoming Midwest Balboa Swing Fest. I think I do pure Bal just about as well as anyone else (who isn't paid to teach it) here in Omaha. I love the dance and can't wait to learn more and compete in the dance contests.
It Used to be Taxing Work
I did my taxes in :90 last Saturday with Turbo Tax. It used to take me longer to do my 1040EZ by hand. Now even with the house and investments, it's quick. Yes, I could have saved the $25 to do my taxes by hand, but it probably would have taken at least three times as long. Let's see, $25 or four to eight hours of frustration, that's an easy choice there.
That's Powerful Spicy
I had one of those annoying moments when you think you are going to sneeze, but you can't ... I thought of black pepper and I sneezed right away. Ah the power of peppertive thinking.
I like the show, but this is a little silly all around.
- A promotion is run for an adult television show is run featuring blinking signs giving passersby the finger. The device features exposed wires and batteries. Did someone think about this before hand? Oh, and the company owning the show (Turner Broadcasting) called it a "guerrilla marketing campaign".
- According to Turner Broadcasting, the devices have been in place for two to three weeks. All of a sudden, the city of Boston goes into a panic, thinks they are bombs or some such terrorist devices, and shuts down bridges and subways. Did they just notice them?
- Evidently Turner did not notify the city of Boston that they were their devices until after 5:00pm, even though it had been in the news (um, hello CNN is a Turner company) all day.
- So the city goes and arrests the people who put up the displays, who were legitimately in the employ of a marketing company, and charge them with a felony. Hey, it's not the guys at the bottom, go arrest Ted Turner.
Phone Etiquette
Did you ever notice when you are sitting in your cube and you get a phone call from someone in their cube who you can see, you have to look at each other during the whole conversation? What's up with that?
Global Cooling is a Serious Problem
If this weather keeps up around here, I am going to start burning things just to put more carbon in the air. It was 45F on Jan 26, and since then we have not been above freezing, and barely above 20F. With temps expected to stay below 20F through at least Feb 6, it looks like thermal socks will be all the rage around here.. When will sea levels start dropping because of all the ice locked up at the poles? Does my home owners insurance cover glacier damage?
Microsoft Vista Launches
Oh boy. Yawn.
I'm Looking for a Little BALance.
I am wanting to do a lot of practice for the upcoming Midwest Balboa Swing Fest. I think I do pure Bal just about as well as anyone else (who isn't paid to teach it) here in Omaha. I love the dance and can't wait to learn more and compete in the dance contests.
It Used to be Taxing Work
I did my taxes in :90 last Saturday with Turbo Tax. It used to take me longer to do my 1040EZ by hand. Now even with the house and investments, it's quick. Yes, I could have saved the $25 to do my taxes by hand, but it probably would have taken at least three times as long. Let's see, $25 or four to eight hours of frustration, that's an easy choice there.
That's Powerful Spicy
I had one of those annoying moments when you think you are going to sneeze, but you can't ... I thought of black pepper and I sneezed right away. Ah the power of peppertive thinking.
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