Monday, July 31, 2006
Cry for me Argentina...
I just finished documenting how to perform a certain task... and then accidentally closed it without saving first. Truly one of the more unsettling moments a person can experience at work. Fortunately, I had saved since finishing the last task... so I only have to rewrite one. But still... I mean I think the first version was gold.. it was GOLD Jerry! And now I must try to reinvent that proverbial wheel.
Wednesday, July 26, 2006
She ate her peas one at a time...
So I was recently made aware of the fact that Sophie Milman does not write her own music. That fact effectively stiffled my love for her... maybe this is why I am still single.
Monday, July 24, 2006
I am in love...
This morning, I turned on my computer and decided to check out iTunes. I am reletively new to the iTunes arena, but I can say that I truly enjoy it. However, that is not the object of my newly found love.
One of the freatures of iTunes is what they call "Indie Spotlight." This week, the Indie Spotlight focuses on jazz... and at the top of their list is a young lady by the name of Sophie Milman.
She was born in Russia... fled to Israel with her family... and now lives in Canada. But all that is secondary to her amazing voice. Check her out.
One of the freatures of iTunes is what they call "Indie Spotlight." This week, the Indie Spotlight focuses on jazz... and at the top of their list is a young lady by the name of Sophie Milman.
She was born in Russia... fled to Israel with her family... and now lives in Canada. But all that is secondary to her amazing voice. Check her out.
Friday, July 21, 2006
Oooops, I did it again...
No, I did not buy or listen to a Britney Spears song... I snoozed for two hours again this morning. That is two weeks in a row.
This life of late nights and fast living will catch up with me yet...
This life of late nights and fast living will catch up with me yet...
Tuesday, July 18, 2006
My muse has betrayed me...
Apparently my muse is moonlighting with Laurie Johnson. Check out her rebuttal to my list of reasons I enjoy being single.
I find great joy in being the topic of two QQ posts. Who would have thought that anyone would have achieved such an honor at the young age of 30? And to think that if I were married, I would not have been in a place to post my Top 30... I think the list just grew by one.
I find great joy in being the topic of two QQ posts. Who would have thought that anyone would have achieved such an honor at the young age of 30? And to think that if I were married, I would not have been in a place to post my Top 30... I think the list just grew by one.
Friday, July 14, 2006
I found my muse...
So on Wednesday, I said I could only come up with 3 reasons that I was glad I was single... well, I have given that some thought, and I have come up with 27 more. The list on Wednesday was of a more serious nature... and I considered deleting it. But it is what it is, so I will leave it. But in the interest of balancing the serious with the humorous... I present to you the Top Thirty Reason I am Glad I am Single:
1. I never have to share the covers
2. I don’t HAVE to put the toilet seat down (even though I ALWAYS do)
3. The floor works very well as a dresser/closet
4. I don’t have to change my sheets every week
5. I can use the same towel for weeks at a time
6. An HEB pre-made rotisserie chicken will sustain me for almost a week’s worth of lunches
7. When eating at a restaurant, I don’t have to share my meal with anyone
8. I only have to buy one ticket instead of two
9. When I have had a bad day, I don’t have to talk to anyone about it if I don’t want to
10. Holidays are simple… no extra family groups to fit into the schedule
11. I don’t have to share the remote control when watching TV
12. I don’t have to go see “Princess Diaries” or the like…
13. I never have to ask permission to hang out with the guys
14. I can hang out with females whenever I want to
15. I don’t have to shave every day
16. I never have to answer the difficult questions like “Does this dress make my butt look big?”
17. I can not notice a girl’s new hair cut and it is not really a big deal
18. If I am late for anything, I have only myself to blame
19. More discretionary income
20. I can snooze for two hours in the morning… or longer
21. I can choose to not attend weddings and people chalk it up to “he’s a guy”
22. I don’t have to redefine what “a clean bathroom” means
23. I can snore with complete immunity (not that I do… but the point is that I CAN)
24. I can talk in my sleep (again, not that I do… of course, I wouldn’t know one way or the other I guess)
25. I can change my stated plans at the drop of a hat
26. I never, EVER have to purchase feminine products
27. All four weeks of every month are pretty much the same for me
28. I get invited to all the “fun single events”
29. When visiting out of town friends, I can sleep on the floor or the couch in the living room instead of having to get a hotel room
30. I can post a list like this and not have to hear about it later
1. I never have to share the covers
2. I don’t HAVE to put the toilet seat down (even though I ALWAYS do)
3. The floor works very well as a dresser/closet
4. I don’t have to change my sheets every week
5. I can use the same towel for weeks at a time
6. An HEB pre-made rotisserie chicken will sustain me for almost a week’s worth of lunches
7. When eating at a restaurant, I don’t have to share my meal with anyone
8. I only have to buy one ticket instead of two
9. When I have had a bad day, I don’t have to talk to anyone about it if I don’t want to
10. Holidays are simple… no extra family groups to fit into the schedule
11. I don’t have to share the remote control when watching TV
12. I don’t have to go see “Princess Diaries” or the like…
13. I never have to ask permission to hang out with the guys
14. I can hang out with females whenever I want to
15. I don’t have to shave every day
16. I never have to answer the difficult questions like “Does this dress make my butt look big?”
17. I can not notice a girl’s new hair cut and it is not really a big deal
18. If I am late for anything, I have only myself to blame
19. More discretionary income
20. I can snooze for two hours in the morning… or longer
21. I can choose to not attend weddings and people chalk it up to “he’s a guy”
22. I don’t have to redefine what “a clean bathroom” means
23. I can snore with complete immunity (not that I do… but the point is that I CAN)
24. I can talk in my sleep (again, not that I do… of course, I wouldn’t know one way or the other I guess)
25. I can change my stated plans at the drop of a hat
26. I never, EVER have to purchase feminine products
27. All four weeks of every month are pretty much the same for me
28. I get invited to all the “fun single events”
29. When visiting out of town friends, I can sleep on the floor or the couch in the living room instead of having to get a hotel room
30. I can post a list like this and not have to hear about it later
Apparent Contradiction
This morning, something happened that I am ashamed of and proud of at the same time....
I snoozed for two hours!!
Now I have been known to snooze for longer... but not on a work day. Regardless, I was on time for work.
I snoozed for two hours!!
Now I have been known to snooze for longer... but not on a work day. Regardless, I was on time for work.
Wednesday, July 12, 2006
Thirty-Schmirty
I am finally 30 years old. Wow.
I remember when my mother turned 30. Yeah... I can remember when my mother turned 30. Give it a second, and the weight of that may hit you.
Seriously, I remember that my parents' close friends at the time had us over for dinner... and there as cake. When they brought out the cake, it had 30 candles on it... and it was glowing. They all laughed and made fun of the fact that she was 30.
And now that is me. Seriously, I am 30 years old. Why is that such a big deal in our society? And add to that the fact that my left hand currently does not have any sort of precious metal on it... and you are left with what many people think to be a miserable existence.
At this point, I wanted to present a top 30 list of reasons I am glad I am single... but I only came up with 3.
So instead, I will present a top 30 list of "Things I am Thankful for on my 30th Birthday"
(i didn't take the time to put these in the order of importance... so just realize that some are more important than others. it is a little cheesy, long, and serious... but cut me some slack - i'm 30 years old.)
1. My justification before the Lord
2. My relationship with the Lord
3. My on-going sanctification (I don't always feel thankful for this one)
4. My parents
5. My brother and sister-in-law
6. My nephew (yeah, he gets his own number on the list)
7. The friends I have made at HFBC (including those who have moved away)
8. My friends from college (even though I don't always keep in touch with them)
9. My friends from high-school (even though I keep in touch with them even less)
10. A job that pays me
11. A God-honoring, Bible-teaching local church
12. My college experience in Ruston, Louisiana
13. A well-located house (with a/c)
14. A car that runs (and has a/c)
15. A great history of roommates (in college and here in Houston)
16. A comfortable bed to sleep on
17. A desire to know God (even though I don't always follow that desire)
18. Clean water to drink
19. Money to purchase breakfast, lunch, and dinner
20. Clothes to wear
21. A Bible in a language I understand
22. The opportunity to live in England and Germany as a child/teenager
23. The opportunity to be in Berlin the day the restrictions were lifted between East Berlin and West Berlin
24. The opportunity to be on mission for the Lord in Mexico, Kazakstan, India,
Guatemala, and Cuba
25. A mind that can comprehend things
26. Eyes that see (if aided by glasses)
27. Ears that can hear
28. A mouth that can speak
29. Freedom in Christ
30. The fact that this list really could be longer....
So there you have it... for what it's worth. At the age of 30, I am doing just fine.
I remember when my mother turned 30. Yeah... I can remember when my mother turned 30. Give it a second, and the weight of that may hit you.
Seriously, I remember that my parents' close friends at the time had us over for dinner... and there as cake. When they brought out the cake, it had 30 candles on it... and it was glowing. They all laughed and made fun of the fact that she was 30.
And now that is me. Seriously, I am 30 years old. Why is that such a big deal in our society? And add to that the fact that my left hand currently does not have any sort of precious metal on it... and you are left with what many people think to be a miserable existence.
At this point, I wanted to present a top 30 list of reasons I am glad I am single... but I only came up with 3.
So instead, I will present a top 30 list of "Things I am Thankful for on my 30th Birthday"
(i didn't take the time to put these in the order of importance... so just realize that some are more important than others. it is a little cheesy, long, and serious... but cut me some slack - i'm 30 years old.)
1. My justification before the Lord
2. My relationship with the Lord
3. My on-going sanctification (I don't always feel thankful for this one)
4. My parents
5. My brother and sister-in-law
6. My nephew (yeah, he gets his own number on the list)
7. The friends I have made at HFBC (including those who have moved away)
8. My friends from college (even though I don't always keep in touch with them)
9. My friends from high-school (even though I keep in touch with them even less)
10. A job that pays me
11. A God-honoring, Bible-teaching local church
12. My college experience in Ruston, Louisiana
13. A well-located house (with a/c)
14. A car that runs (and has a/c)
15. A great history of roommates (in college and here in Houston)
16. A comfortable bed to sleep on
17. A desire to know God (even though I don't always follow that desire)
18. Clean water to drink
19. Money to purchase breakfast, lunch, and dinner
20. Clothes to wear
21. A Bible in a language I understand
22. The opportunity to live in England and Germany as a child/teenager
23. The opportunity to be in Berlin the day the restrictions were lifted between East Berlin and West Berlin
24. The opportunity to be on mission for the Lord in Mexico, Kazakstan, India,
Guatemala, and Cuba
25. A mind that can comprehend things
26. Eyes that see (if aided by glasses)
27. Ears that can hear
28. A mouth that can speak
29. Freedom in Christ
30. The fact that this list really could be longer....
So there you have it... for what it's worth. At the age of 30, I am doing just fine.
Wednesday, July 05, 2006
Post Holiday Blues
I think the only word to describe this year's July 4th "season" is dreary. Yesterday was overcast... today is just downright stormy... all of this makes for a bleak rest of my week.
My apologies for the lack of Cuba Highlights... they will return, I promise. This week is just going to be busy... oh, and dreary.
In other news... I saw Superman Returns this weekend. For anyone who grew up watching the originals, this is a must-see. You will hear mixed reviews, but I strongly encourage you to go see it and form your own personal opinion. The only danger you face is getting the Superman Theme stuck in your head for days to come...
My apologies for the lack of Cuba Highlights... they will return, I promise. This week is just going to be busy... oh, and dreary.
In other news... I saw Superman Returns this weekend. For anyone who grew up watching the originals, this is a must-see. You will hear mixed reviews, but I strongly encourage you to go see it and form your own personal opinion. The only danger you face is getting the Superman Theme stuck in your head for days to come...
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