Verse of the Day: “But the day of the Lord will come like a thief. The heavens will disappear with a roar; the elements will be destroyed by fire, and the earth and everything done in it will be laid bare. Since everything will be destroyed in this way, what kind of people ought you to be? You ought to live holy and godly lives” 2 Peter 3:10-11 NIV

Things that are awesome: ... Choc covered pretzels. One of my favorite Christmas desserts. These are so awesome!

Daily Play: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZyPfKMGGeMw

Far Side of the Day:

Psych Fact of the Day: CBT- cognitive behavioral therapy.  Designed to address the irrational cognitions (thoughts) that lead to maladaptive behaviors.  Used as treatment for several different disorders.

Verse of the Day: No temptation has overtaken you except what is common to mankind. And God is faithful; he will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear. But when you are tempted, he will also provide a way out so that you can endure it. (1 Cor 10:13)

 

Things that are awesome: ... Dancing.  I used to hate this (mostly bc my black friends made fun of me :P) but because of my singing I have natural rhythm, and since getting that awesome hip-hop game, I LOVE it.  Its such a great mental vacation... and great exercise too. I feel so energized and just... happy when I'm doing it.  And, I"m getting better the more I do it. Yay!

Daily Play: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mq9zhpBweDk

House Quote of the Day: "I'm going to pretend to work now (fake typing on keyboard)- tappa tappa tappa... bing!" (House)

Far Side of the Day:

Psych Fact of the Day: Scrupulosity= form of OCD where compulsions and obsessions are centered around moral issues and fear of having done something wrong/ broken some rule/moral code.

Verse of the Day: “Give praise to the LORD, proclaim his name; make known among the nations what he has done.” 1 Chronicles 16:8 NIV

Things that are awesome: ... Christmas music. Although there are definetly some lemons in the radio playlist (i.e. that WAY overplayed "Christmas shoes" song), I can't help but smile when the old classics come on every year.  Maybe its the musician in me...all those years in choir... music more than anything else (the shopping, decorations...etc), tells me that the Christmas season is REALLY here..

Daily Play:  "Why try to change me now" http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8uf1n1wUfxE

House quote of the Day: "So he's dangerous, and witholding.. which you find interesting... But guys like that.. they never call." (13, to House).

Far Side of the Day:

Urban Dictionary Word of the Day: depender=Someone that takes an ink pen from somebody else and never returns it. The depender uses various techniques such as asking to borrow a pen then keeping it or helping themself to a pen that was left unattended. This results in the owner of the missing pen being left without one.

Psych Fact of the Day: sociopath= person who is biologically incapable of experiencing empathy, resulting in gross mistreatment and manipulation of others. 

Verse of the Day: “Let the message of Christ dwell among you richly as you teach and admonish one another with all wisdom through psalms, hymns, and songs from the Spirit, singing to God with gratitude in your hearts.” Colossians 3:16 NIV

Things that are awesome: ... Lalalooopsy dolls.  People buy these at target all the time, and I don't know what it is, but I think they are so cute!! (Possibly the button eye-balls?).  I wanted to get one for my operation christmas child box, but it would've been too big to fit.  I wish they had had them when I was little darn it!  Maybe someday when I have a daughter...

Daily Play: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QpBGVtmKx9U

House Quote of the Day:  "What seems to be the problem?" "I SQUAK- like a parrot!" (House, and an elderly gentleman patient)

Far Side of the Day:

Urban Dictionary Word of the Day: WTF Lines=Lines on the sides of your eyes and forehead.

(When you squint and distort your face making wtf lines , trying to figure
WTF that idiot is doing with that hamster..)

 

Psych Fact of the Day: Symptom juggling= discontinuing one maladaptive behavior (e.g. gambling) only to trade it for another (drinking).

Verse of the Day: “Therefore, since we are receiving a kingdom that cannot be shaken, let us be thankful, and so worship God acceptably with reverence and awe,” Hebrews 12:28 NIV

Things that are awesome: ... Poinsettas.  I don't know why, but I just love these plants!  I'm not a huge plant person in general, but everytime Christmas gets close and these plants show up places, I get excited. :)  I still have to buy one this year- I'm mad that I missed the 99 cent price at Home Depot on Black Friday darn it!  Oh well... you can't put a price on plant-magnificence.

Daily Play: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9rMgnvTMEDc

House Quote of the Day: "I listened to her heart, and it was beating "Greg-House!" "Greg-House!") (House, about a sexy female patient)

Far Side of the Day:

Urban Dictionary Word of the Day: Sofa Sunday='Sofa Sunday' is the day or days when most people shop for the holiday gifts using their tablets.

Psych Fact of the Day: If bipolar patients do not comply with their meds and stop taking them, mania/depression cycles become more frequent AND more severe...

Verse of the Day:So then, just as you received Christ Jesus as Lord, continue to live your lives in him, rooted and built up in him, strengthened in the faith as you were taught, and overflowing with thankfulness.” Colossians 2:6-7

Things that are awesome: Black Friday shoppin' with the fam. :)  It's pretty much tradition in our house; this year we woke up at 5 am instead of doing the all night thing, but it was still great!  I got a few good gifts, but mostly just had fun. Yay!

Daily Play: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uB1D9wWxd2w

House Quote of the Day: "You see the problem with speculation is that you make a speck out of you... and some guy named 'lation'..." (House).

 

Far Side of the Day:

 

Urban Dictionary Word of the Day: Thanksgiving Tetris=The annual act of rearranging your refridgerator in order to accommodate all of your Thanksgiving leftovers.

 

Psych Fact of the Day: Phineas Gage= man famous for having a steel rod go through his brain in an accident; leaving him with a completely different personality.  Went from being calm and good natured to foul and quick-tempered.  One of the first examples psychologists studied to understand the effects of brain injuries. 



Verse of the Day: "But Jesus often withdrew to lonely places and prayed." (Luke 5:16)

Things that are awesome: ... learning new things at work.  I finished my training over in guest services at Target, but I am still learning new things over there all the time.  It's fun to be challenged and expand your skills. Yay self-improvement!

House Quote of the Day: "Everytime I go to one of your parties... I embarass myself in some new.. unexpected way." (Wilson, to House)

Far Side of the Day:

Urban Dictionary Word of the Day: deluxification=An attempt to make a standard lacklustre product or brand special by offering a so called deluxe edition.

Psych Fact of the Day: Contrary to popular belief, studies show that people who cohabitate (live together) before marriage have significantly higher rates of divorce than people who do not.

Verse of the Day: “[Thanksgiving] I always thank my God for you because of his grace given you in Christ Jesus. For in him you have been enriched in every way—with all kinds of speech and with all knowledge—” 1 Corinthians 1:4-5 NIV

Things that are awesome:  .. Drug testing for welfare recipients.  Oklahoma, Florida, Louisiana, Tenessee are just a few of the states who have passed, or are considering passing, a law requiring people requesting wellfare to pass a drug test first.  This is awesome not only in the fact that it is only fair to hardworking tax payers, who don't want to cover food for people who are using THEIR money to do drugs, but also for the welfare recipients themselves, in that this is a great source of accountability and motivator to get clean, if they are not.  Yay justice!!

Daily Play: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=824rsfor6FI

House Quote of the Day: "How many times have you lied to the transplant committee?" (13) "Twice" (House) "And how many times has it worked?" (13) "I.... don't see how that's relevant" (H)

Far Side of the Day:

Urban Dictionary Word of the Day: crises wall managment=Posting a message on facebook that initiates a wall war between two friends that do not know each other which compels the poster to delete posts, send instant messages and texts to quell the skirmish.

Psych Fact of the Day: Karen Carpenter, who died of anorexia in 1983, is the celebrity known for bringing the disease into the public eye for the first time.

Verse of the Day: “Come, let us sing for joy to the LORD; let us shout aloud to the Rock of our salvation. Let us come before him with thanksgiving and extol him with music and song.” Psalm 95:1-2

Things that are awesome: .. Playing Banannagrams with my dad. :) I taught him the game a couple of weeks ago (I told him it was an alzheimers prevention technique :P ), and now he loves it! We've been playing together most nights, and he's getting really good!  It's a great way to spend time together, and stretch our minds at the end of the day. Yay!

Book Review: Picked this one up in the clearance section of half-price books, and I'm so glad I did!!  This one was definetly a ten out of ten on the awesomeness scale.  Basically tells the story of a ballet dancer named Kate, and the story of her life as a professional in a New York company.  Her sister Gwen is a dancer there too, but goes through a mental breakdown at the peak of her career, leaving Kate behind to deal with guilt and loneliness in the aftermath.  Super compelling fast-paced read- anyone who is interested in the lives of dancers OR psychological issues would love this book.

Daily Play: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xB7pQpNx-F4

House Quote of the Day: "Cheez-it! It's the Coppers!"

Far Side of the Day:

Urban Dictionary Word of the Day: Coffin Nail=slang term for a cigarette

Psych Fact of the Day: Mandatory Reporting= the APA mandated ethic, and legal responsibility, of therapists to report any abuse or illegal activity described by clients to the police.

Verse of the Day: “Sanctify them by the truth; your word is truth.” John 17:17

Things that are awesome:  Jocelyn Rivera.  This 17-year old has KILLER pipes!! I WISH I would have had her skills when I was that age!! Seriously.  Check her out on the Voice.

Daily Play: http://www.nbc.com/the-voice/video/knockout-joselyn-rivera-and-kayla-nevarez/1422148/

House Quote of the Day: "You FAKED immaculate conception results to win a bet with Wilson??" (Cuddy, to House)

Far Side of the Day:

 

 



Urban Dictionary Word of the Day: celebmentia=the disease of the 

mind and spirit that those who acheive some degree of fame get after a prolonged sense of entitlement they get from said fame.

 

Psych Fact of the Day: fetishism= pre-occupation with abnormal sexual behaviors. (i.e. transvestite-ism)

Verse of the Day: "Then young women will dance and be glad, young men and old as well. I will turn their mourning into gladness; I will give them comfort and joy instead of sorrow." (Jeremiah 31:3)

Things that are awesome:  ... This has been one of my favorite shopping places for a long time... they have super cheap books, some of which have just come out, which is AWESOME, and now they just added a whole separate room for all of them.  I got a whole new stack last night- oh happiness!!  They also have a great selection of jeans. :)

Daily Play: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ReI6gvzVP0Y

House Quote of the Day: "Everybody lies" (House)

Far Side of the Day:

Urban Dictionary Word of the Day: Cry in your oatmeal=Used when someone won't stop complaining. Should be repeated in an aggressive tone if the person responds.

Psych Fact of the Day:  Women attempt suicide more often, but men succeed more often.

Verse of the Day: "Flee from sexual immorality. All other sins a person commits are outside the body, but whoever sins sexually, sins against their own body. Do you not know that your bodies are temples of the Holy Spirit, who is in you, whom you have received from God? You are not your own;  you were bought at a price. Therefore honor God with your bodies." (1 Cor 6:18-20)

Things that are awesome: ... Hugs... Esp when people you love have a sense of EXACTLY when you need them without you having so say anything.  I grew up in a huggy family, and while some people can't stand them, to me, its the ultimate sign of trust and vulnerability with another person, and I don't think I could do without them! Last night a friend of mine sensed that I needed a hug and it made me feel SO MUCH BETTER. Yeah hugs!!

House Quote of the Day: "I thought I'd never see you again!" (House, to his cane, after having lost it for awhile).

Far Side of the Day:

Urban Dictionary Word of the Day: ckl=it means chuckle. used when you don't actually laugh out loud. More of a subtle laugh.

Psych Fact of the Day: Dissociative amnesia= amnesia related to trauma, not actual brain damage.

Verse of the Day: "There are six things the Lord hates,
seven that are detestable to him: haughty eyes, a lying tongue,
hands that shed innocent blood, a heart that devises wicked schemes,
feet that are quick to rush into evil, a false witness who pours out lies
and a person who stirs up conflict in the community." (Prov 6:16-19)

Things that are awesome:.. Girls night out (plus a couple of guys. Tonight me and a bunch of my work homies went out to dinner and karoake to celebrate a friends birthday, and it was a blast! Aa long day of writing admissions essays, it was such a relaxing end to the day.  Yeah girl time!!

 

Daily Play: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IoBP24I2lwA

House Quote of the Day: ".. I'm sure it looked easier on You Tube..." (Wilson, as House fails to pick a lock).

Far Side of the Day:

Urban Dictionary Word of the Day: blank stairs= stairs that have been blocked off and lead nowhere.

Psych Fact of the Day: synesthesia= the mixing of two types of sensory information (e.g. "seeing" sound, or "hearing" color).

Verse of the Day: "...a time to weep and a time to laugh, a time to mourn and a time to dance..." (Ecc. 3:4)

Things that are awesome:  ... This game just came out today and I picked it up as soon as I could.  OH MY WORD IT IS SO GOOD!!! Awesome graphics (way better than any of the Just Dance games) and super fun track list (Chris Brown, Rihanna, B.O.B, LMFAO, Nikki Minaj, R. Kelly, etc..).  Plus, the fast speed and flow of the music feels like you are actually learning to dance as opposed to just learning how to copy a bunch of disjointed motions.  A great workout too!  I can't wait to play it again tomorrow night!!

Daily Play: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vr-klwxKhow

House Quote of the Day: "You... slapped yourself to try to get rid of hiccups? ... Can you show me?.. For Diagnostic reasons..." (House, to a patient).

Far Side of the Day:

Urban Dictionary Word of the Day: Canadian Refridgerator=A bank or pile of snow during the colder months of winter, where food or beverage products (namely soda and beer) can be stored. Great for parties.

Psych Fact of the Day: During the first couple years of life, babies are capable of making the complicated phonetic sounds of any language they hear.