24 November 2008
Hungry?
While looking through what seemed to be a less-than-promising album on Facebook, I stumbled across this gem.
21 November 2008
Good Things Happen
I love these things. I did this one a while back, and feel that it is time to post another. I could do these every day and be perfectly content. I got this one from my friend Dede. For the sake of not boring you through all the "not cool" ones, I'm only gonna post a few.
These are the guidelines:
1. Put your iTunes on shuffle.
2. For each question, press the next button to get your answer.
3. YOU MUST WRITE THAT SONG NAME DOWN NO MATTER HOW SILLY IT SOUNDS!
And now the highlights from my shuffle...
What is your motto?
"We Put the Spring in Sprinfield" – The Simpsons (Go Simpsonic with the Simpsons)
- I like to put the spring in the Springfield of life.
What is your life story?
"Limon y Sal" – Julieta Venegas (Limon y Sal)
- It means "Lemon and Salt," and the chorus goes: "I love you with lemon and salt, I love just exactly how you are," (but in Spanish, so it rhymes).
What do you think when you see the person you like?
Everyone Loves Ned Flanders – The Simpsons (Go Simpsonic with The Simpsons)
- Again, couldn't go wrong with The Simpson. I'm glad I finally imported that one to my iTunes.
The one thing you regret?
Cell Block Tango – Deidre Goodwin, Susan Misner, Catherine Zeta-Jones (Chicago)
- If I did what these girls did, I would probably regret it.
What scares you the most?
Plow King – The Simpsons (Go Simpsonic with the Simpsons)
- Yes, Barney Gumble as The Plow King scares me the most.
What will you post this as?
Good Things Happen – Dierks Bentley (Modern Day Drifter)
- Not that cool, but now you know why I titled this post thusly.
These are the guidelines:
1. Put your iTunes on shuffle.
2. For each question, press the next button to get your answer.
3. YOU MUST WRITE THAT SONG NAME DOWN NO MATTER HOW SILLY IT SOUNDS!
And now the highlights from my shuffle...
What is your motto?
"We Put the Spring in Sprinfield" – The Simpsons (Go Simpsonic with the Simpsons)
- I like to put the spring in the Springfield of life.
What is your life story?
"Limon y Sal" – Julieta Venegas (Limon y Sal)
- It means "Lemon and Salt," and the chorus goes: "I love you with lemon and salt, I love just exactly how you are," (but in Spanish, so it rhymes).
What do you think when you see the person you like?
Everyone Loves Ned Flanders – The Simpsons (Go Simpsonic with The Simpsons)
- Again, couldn't go wrong with The Simpson. I'm glad I finally imported that one to my iTunes.
The one thing you regret?
Cell Block Tango – Deidre Goodwin, Susan Misner, Catherine Zeta-Jones (Chicago)
- If I did what these girls did, I would probably regret it.
What scares you the most?
Plow King – The Simpsons (Go Simpsonic with the Simpsons)
- Yes, Barney Gumble as The Plow King scares me the most.
What will you post this as?
Good Things Happen – Dierks Bentley (Modern Day Drifter)
- Not that cool, but now you know why I titled this post thusly.
12 November 2008
What do you do on your lunch break?
What do you do on your lunch break?
These guys play Magic: The Gathering.
They left their lairs today and convened at Jason's Deli for a quick gaming break. Their table was covered with about 17 dice, a few large packs of cards, and, of course, lunch.
On their own, they were all average looking people, but get them together, and you can tell that in elementary school, they rocked the pogs, in middle school, they couldn't be separated from their SEGA Dreamcasts, and in high school, their Friday nights were spent in basements with lots of pizza and a Dungeon Master's Guide. And through it all, they've always carried around at least four dice, to aid with all their decision making and gaming needs.
Imagine what life would be like without these guys.
There would be no Dwight Schrute.
No Comic Book Guy.
And most importantly, no Seth Cohen.
So let the gaming continue!
These guys play Magic: The Gathering.
They left their lairs today and convened at Jason's Deli for a quick gaming break. Their table was covered with about 17 dice, a few large packs of cards, and, of course, lunch.
On their own, they were all average looking people, but get them together, and you can tell that in elementary school, they rocked the pogs, in middle school, they couldn't be separated from their SEGA Dreamcasts, and in high school, their Friday nights were spent in basements with lots of pizza and a Dungeon Master's Guide. And through it all, they've always carried around at least four dice, to aid with all their decision making and gaming needs.
Imagine what life would be like without these guys.
There would be no Dwight Schrute.
No Comic Book Guy.
And most importantly, no Seth Cohen.
So let the gaming continue!
09 November 2008
What gets you through the day?
What get's you through the day?
For this guy in my philosophy class, it's raw spaghetti noodles. And this isn't a singular occurrence, but every time I see him. He just sits there and munches away.
I think the best part is that he keeps a stash of them in his pocket. It's like in Napoleon Dynamite, where Napoleon puts his leftover "tots" into his cargo pocket.
Next time the noodles make an appearance, I think I'll take Napoleon's classmate Randy's approach and smash them. Or maybe I'll ask him to share.
For this guy in my philosophy class, it's raw spaghetti noodles. And this isn't a singular occurrence, but every time I see him. He just sits there and munches away.
I think the best part is that he keeps a stash of them in his pocket. It's like in Napoleon Dynamite, where Napoleon puts his leftover "tots" into his cargo pocket.
Next time the noodles make an appearance, I think I'll take Napoleon's classmate Randy's approach and smash them. Or maybe I'll ask him to share.
04 November 2008
It's Voting Day
Here's a quote from my last post that I think we should all take into account as we cast our ballots today:
One company I really like is Seventh Generation. As a guiding rule, they think of the effect their products will have not only on the next generation, but up to seven generations and beyond. As we vote in this election, no matter what state we’re in, let us vote thinking of more than just the immediate effect our yes or no will have.
On that note, get out to the polls and have a happy voting day!
One company I really like is Seventh Generation. As a guiding rule, they think of the effect their products will have not only on the next generation, but up to seven generations and beyond. As we vote in this election, no matter what state we’re in, let us vote thinking of more than just the immediate effect our yes or no will have.
On that note, get out to the polls and have a happy voting day!
29 October 2008
Vegetarians, Meat Eaters, and Proposition 8
The China Study by T. Colin Campbell, PhD, and In Defense of Food by Michael Pollan are two books that have influenced my eating habits tremendously.
They have led me to eat less meat, try to exclude milk from my diet, read the labels on all the food I buy, and be more leery of USDA recommendations on what I should and should not include in my diet (the dairy and beef industries have deep pockets and lots of lobbyists in Washington).
You could say that I’m passionate about this. So passionate, in fact, that many of my friends have been informed over dinner about why I buy soy milk and why I study food labels in the grocery store. Most of them think I’m crazy and could care less about processed foods and controlling their meat intake. I’ve learned that I can’t force them to change, and I try to not let their disdain for my views cause me to change.
I do face some discrimination, but I can deal with that. One of my friends, not knowing I was trying out vegetarianism, told me that he couldn’t be friends with a vegetarian. I just smiled and nodded.
Now, imagine if legislation were passed that made eating meat illegal. Outback, Black Angus, and Ruth’s Chris would all be shut down over night if they didn’t change their menus. If the steakhouses somehow found a way to serve contraband beef, there would be extreme legal implications. The vegetarians would go mad, call their lawyers, and make sure not a single ounce of meat was served, no matter the cost to the shut-out businesses.
In this battle, who’s right, the vegetarians or the meat-eating majority? I don’t think it matters. It has often been said that any given man or woman is free to do whatever he or she wants until his or her hand hits the next person’s face. In other words, the meat eaters are free to eat meat, and the vegetarians are free to abstain, but neither group can force its views on any other group without infringing upon the freedoms of others.
You’re probably wondering where this post came from and where it’s going. In a roundabout way, it’s about Proposition 8 in California. There is a substantial group of people in California that are absolutely appalled that marriage is currently defined as between only a man and a woman. Their personal views have given them a broader definition of what marriage is, and they are fighting for legislation to make their view the legal view. From a human rights standpoint, they have a pretty good argument. But have they thought about what will happen to other people if the definition of marriage is changed and enforced? Honestly, I don’t think most of them care.
If Proposition 8 doesn’t pass, Born Again pastors, Mormon bishops, Catholic priests, and other religious leaders who are legally authorized to perform marriages in California could be forced to perform same-sex marriages, even if, for moral reasons, they oppose the practice. I can only imagine the legal battles and the detriment California’s religious organizations would face if they were to oppose performing gay marriages.
My views on food are shared by only a minority of people. It is one thing for me to talk about them with friends and family, but it’s another thing for me to use the law to make them everyone’s standard. I will admit that changes must be made to accommodate the freedoms of all, but voting no on Proposition 8 is not the way to do it. A subject this delicate needs delicate legislation that guarantees that my fist won’t hit my neighbor’s face, and vice versa.
One company I really like is Seventh Generation. As a guiding rule, they think of the effect their products will have not only on the next generation, but up to seven generations and beyond. As we vote in this election, no matter what state we’re in, let us vote thinking of more than just the immediate effect our yes or no will have.
And if you’re in California, vote YES on Proposition 8.
They have led me to eat less meat, try to exclude milk from my diet, read the labels on all the food I buy, and be more leery of USDA recommendations on what I should and should not include in my diet (the dairy and beef industries have deep pockets and lots of lobbyists in Washington).
You could say that I’m passionate about this. So passionate, in fact, that many of my friends have been informed over dinner about why I buy soy milk and why I study food labels in the grocery store. Most of them think I’m crazy and could care less about processed foods and controlling their meat intake. I’ve learned that I can’t force them to change, and I try to not let their disdain for my views cause me to change.
I do face some discrimination, but I can deal with that. One of my friends, not knowing I was trying out vegetarianism, told me that he couldn’t be friends with a vegetarian. I just smiled and nodded.
Now, imagine if legislation were passed that made eating meat illegal. Outback, Black Angus, and Ruth’s Chris would all be shut down over night if they didn’t change their menus. If the steakhouses somehow found a way to serve contraband beef, there would be extreme legal implications. The vegetarians would go mad, call their lawyers, and make sure not a single ounce of meat was served, no matter the cost to the shut-out businesses.
In this battle, who’s right, the vegetarians or the meat-eating majority? I don’t think it matters. It has often been said that any given man or woman is free to do whatever he or she wants until his or her hand hits the next person’s face. In other words, the meat eaters are free to eat meat, and the vegetarians are free to abstain, but neither group can force its views on any other group without infringing upon the freedoms of others.
You’re probably wondering where this post came from and where it’s going. In a roundabout way, it’s about Proposition 8 in California. There is a substantial group of people in California that are absolutely appalled that marriage is currently defined as between only a man and a woman. Their personal views have given them a broader definition of what marriage is, and they are fighting for legislation to make their view the legal view. From a human rights standpoint, they have a pretty good argument. But have they thought about what will happen to other people if the definition of marriage is changed and enforced? Honestly, I don’t think most of them care.
If Proposition 8 doesn’t pass, Born Again pastors, Mormon bishops, Catholic priests, and other religious leaders who are legally authorized to perform marriages in California could be forced to perform same-sex marriages, even if, for moral reasons, they oppose the practice. I can only imagine the legal battles and the detriment California’s religious organizations would face if they were to oppose performing gay marriages.
My views on food are shared by only a minority of people. It is one thing for me to talk about them with friends and family, but it’s another thing for me to use the law to make them everyone’s standard. I will admit that changes must be made to accommodate the freedoms of all, but voting no on Proposition 8 is not the way to do it. A subject this delicate needs delicate legislation that guarantees that my fist won’t hit my neighbor’s face, and vice versa.
One company I really like is Seventh Generation. As a guiding rule, they think of the effect their products will have not only on the next generation, but up to seven generations and beyond. As we vote in this election, no matter what state we’re in, let us vote thinking of more than just the immediate effect our yes or no will have.
And if you’re in California, vote YES on Proposition 8.
27 October 2008
Going Postal
My freshman year, I decided it would be a good prank to sign my friends up for unsolicited catalogs.
When I got home from my mission, a friend of mine needed a way to get back at a boy who had been treating her badly, so I got on the web with her and signed the boy up for O, The Oprah Magazine. To avoid any complications with billing, we clicked the "bill me later" option on the order.
He (who happened to be my EQP) got the magazine and the bill and revenge was sweet.
Recently, my friend Dede and I have been having a little war of our own. It started with some innocent e-mail spam attacks, which eventually led to full-blown mailbox war.
I think Dede was inspired by this story (the part about Jenny the Asian and my balding cranium). Whatever her inspiration, she couldn't resist signing me up to receive some information, via e-mail and real mail, from both The Hair Club and Bosley.
That naturally led to a counterattack. I got online, did a little searching, and found Catalogs.com.
After that, it was really very simple. I verified Dede's address with a friend of mine who lives above her and then signed her up for at least five catalogs. So far she has received one from Fabulous Furs.
This may have led to a retaliation from Dede. She denies it, but last week I received the holiday edition of Heifer International's catalog.
Officially, we have called a truce, but in war, can you really trust anyone? In the spirit of Halloween, I leave you with the following Harry Potter quote:
"Never trust anything that can think for itself if you can't see where it keeps its brain."
When I got home from my mission, a friend of mine needed a way to get back at a boy who had been treating her badly, so I got on the web with her and signed the boy up for O, The Oprah Magazine. To avoid any complications with billing, we clicked the "bill me later" option on the order.
He (who happened to be my EQP) got the magazine and the bill and revenge was sweet.
Recently, my friend Dede and I have been having a little war of our own. It started with some innocent e-mail spam attacks, which eventually led to full-blown mailbox war.
I think Dede was inspired by this story (the part about Jenny the Asian and my balding cranium). Whatever her inspiration, she couldn't resist signing me up to receive some information, via e-mail and real mail, from both The Hair Club and Bosley.
That naturally led to a counterattack. I got online, did a little searching, and found Catalogs.com.
After that, it was really very simple. I verified Dede's address with a friend of mine who lives above her and then signed her up for at least five catalogs. So far she has received one from Fabulous Furs.
This may have led to a retaliation from Dede. She denies it, but last week I received the holiday edition of Heifer International's catalog.
Officially, we have called a truce, but in war, can you really trust anyone? In the spirit of Halloween, I leave you with the following Harry Potter quote:
"Never trust anything that can think for itself if you can't see where it keeps its brain."
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