Verse of the Day: "Attention, Israel!God, our God! God the one and only! Love God, your God, with your whole heart: love him with all that’s in you, love him with all you’ve got! Deuteronomy 6:4-5 MSG "

Things that are awesome:  Underwater caves.  Jen and I were watching this Planet Earth episode about them- apparently there's one that's a hundred miles long. Talk about some sweet exploring!!

In my head: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vHwyCp6ah6U

House Quote of the Day:
                                        Lawyer: "So what is this... two strokes you've given this guy now?
                                        House: "Yeah. It's making me question my view of myself as a
                                                      'people-person'."

Psych fact of the day: aversions=discomforts and dislikes that fall short of pathological fears.

Verse of the Day:

He sat down and summoned the Twelve. “So you want first place? Then take the last place. Be the servant of all.” Mark 9:35 MSG

Things that are awesome:  Trapper, from M.A.S.H. My latest favorite tv character- he plays the part of the best-friend-sidekick SO WELL. Not bad on the eyes either! Old shows rule!!

In my head...: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dX54zNjcpXc


House Quote of the Day:
                                        "Idiots are fun. No wonder every village wants one. " (House).

MLS of the day: "Today I decided to make homemade french freids , figured all I needed was potatoes and salt right? Wrong! I also needed the fire department and an ambulance. FML."


Truth or Myth?: "The Mona Lisa has no eyebrows."
(Yesterday's answer: Myth. "Both biologists and the USA rice foundation refute this claim.")

ScaryFact: "Two thousand years ago, the condemned in the Moche civilization in Peru suffered shockingly brutal execution methods, indlucing being skinned alive, decapitated, drained of blood, or bound tightly and picked apart by vultures."

Verse of the Day:“It’s who you are and the way you live that count before God. Your worship must engage your spirit in the pursuit of truth. That’s the kind of people the Father is out looking for: those who are simply and honestly themselves before him in their worship. God is sheer being itself—Spirit. Those who worship him must do it out of their very being, their spirits, their true selves, in adoration.” John 4:24 MSG

Book Review: ... Just finished this one today. DEFINETLY one of my new favorites- I'd give it a 9/10 at least.  Basically the story of five different high school seniors and their parents, as they struggle to get into various Ivy League schools.  Switching back and forth from different perspectives and then weaving the stories together, it definetly is a fast and compelling read.  I am SO glad I wasn't smart enough to have to worry about Harvard or Yale. Check it out!!

In my head... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KRaWnd3LJfs

House Quote of the day:
                                      Chase: "He was born through invitro fertilization. Fractured his left ulmer    
                                                   when he was 3, had chicken pox when he was five..."
                                      House: "Did he ever get his feelings hurt?... I'll need to know that too."

Truth or Myth?: "Throwing rice at weddings is harmful to birds."
(Yesterday's answer: Myth.  Weight is related to calories ingested vs. use- not when you eat.")

ScaryFact:  "Category 4 and 5 hurricanes have nearly doubled in number in the last thirty years."

Verse of the Day: "And that about wraps it up. God is strong, and he wants you strong. So take everything the Master has set out for you, well-made weapons of the best materials. And put them to use so you will be able to stand up to everything the Devil throws your way." (Eph 6:12)

Book Review:  Definetly a 10/10 on the awesome book scale- one of my favorites of all time.  This memoir tells the story of a girl who grew up with very non-conventional parents- an artist mom and a brilliant dad with an alcohol problem... The story of her childhood is unlike any I've ever heard, and the advertures in the book will keep you on the edge of your seat from the first page to the last. I read it on my own and then I've read it once to each of my parents, and they both love it too. Check it out!!

In my head: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gOMSOJeZ3dw

House Quote of the day:
                                       House:  "It's right there! Get me the laser pen!!"
                                       Foreman: "We don't have one."
                                       House: "Well why not? Who is going to take us seriously if we don't have a
                                                     laser pen?!?"

MLS of the day: "Today I got my eyebrow pierced- by a fish hook. MLS."

Truth or Myth?:  "Eating after 8 pm will cause weight gain."
(Yesterday's answer: True. Whitney was facing foreclosure on her NJ home as well as reportedly having other serious financial issues.")

Scary Fact: "In South Korea in 2005, a twenty-eight year old man was killed by a heart attack... brough on by exhaustion from playing a video game on line for 50 hours straight."

Verse of the Day: "So let God work his will in you. Yell a loud no to the Devil and watch him scamper. Say a quiet yes to God and he’ll be there in no time. Quit dabbling in sin. Purify your inner life. Quit playing the field. Hit bottom, and cry your eyes out. The fun and games are over. Get serious, really serious. Get down on your knees before the Master; it’s the only way you’ll get on your feet." James 4:10 MSG

Things that are awesome: .. Touch screen pop machines.  Sure, the old ones are fine, but these new fangled things have WAY more varieties, including types you can't buy in stores anymore like vanilla diet coke. Mmmmm!!!

In my head... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qDNqc3eQT7w

House Quote of the Day:
                                        House: (as Chase is leaving) "It's been fun."
                                        Chase: "Fun?"
                                        House: "It sounded pithier than 'we've shared a variety of situations.' "

MLS of the Day: "Today, my car got keyed because I was parked in a handicapped parking spot. I'm handicapped. FML."

Truth or Myth?:  "Whitney Houston was facing bankrupcy just prior to her untimely death."
(Yesterday's answer: Myth. Reeves shot himself in 1959.")

ScaryFact: "A mummified hand has been on display in city hall in Munster, Germany for 400 years. It belonged to a notary who falsely certified a document, and had his hand chopped off as punishment, then displayed as a warning."

Verse of the Day: "Summing it all up, friends, I’d say you’ll do best by filling your minds and meditating on things true, noble, reputable, authentic, compelling, gracious—the best, not the worst; the beautiful, not the ugly; things to praise, not things to curse. Put into practice what you learned from me, what you heard and saw and realized. Do that, and God, who makes everything work together, will work you into his most excellent harmonies"Philippians 4:8 MSG

Things that are awesome:  ... Colorful pants.  The big thing this season, and while I am not brave enough for the REALLY bright colors, some of the falll tones are super fun.  I have a maroon and a turqouise pair, both corduroy, so they are SUPER soft too!  Definetly fun to break out of the jean rut every once in awhile!



In my head...: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Urhry_shYt0

House Quote of the Day:
House (about a patient): "Does his voice always have that unattractive nasal
quality?"
Patient's daughter: *giggle* "totally."
                                   
Truth or Myth?:  "Believing he really could fly, George Reeves- the original Superman- jumped out of a skyscraper window and died."
(Yesterday's answer: True. The practice has also been used by dictionary editors.)

ScaryFact: "The most dangerous insect in the world is the common mosquito, which infects 350-500 million people each year.  There are over 2,500 different species of mosquitos throughout the world, about 200 of them occur in the United States."

Verse of the Day: "Live creatively, friends. If someone falls into sin, forgivingly restore him, saving your critical comments for yourself. You might be needing forgiveness before the day’s out. Stoop down and reach out to those who are oppressed. Share their burdens, and so complete Christ’s law. If you think you are too good for that, you are badly deceived." Galatians 6:1 MSG


Things that are awesome: ... Just saw this for the first time today with Jen.  SOO GOOD!! Even though I was skeptical that 3 hours of continuous singing woudln't grow tiresome, I was proven delightfully wrong in this case.  The music was great!! And I loved the way this version told the story- they picked great people to play the different characters, and portrayed Christianity (e.g. the priest) and various Christian themes (grace, redemption, sacrifice..) really well. Definetly see it if you haven't already!

In my head...: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YIT74SS8tEk


House Quote of the Day:
                                       Dr. Park: "It's a Hmong ceremony for calling back his soul."
                                       House: "Did they try *69?"

MLS of the Day: "Today I had a mild allergic reaction from eating pasta salad. I told my mom that I might be allergic to the parsley, since it was the only ingredient I don't eat often. She made me eat a sprig of it to "make sure." Now my face is covered in hives. FML."

Truth or Myth?: .. "Mapmakers frequently put fake landmarks on their maps known as "copyright traps."

Verse of the Day: "If you don’t know what you’re doing, pray to the Father. He loves to help. You’ll get his help, and won’t be condescended to when you ask for it. Ask boldly, believingly, without a second thought. People who “worry their prayers” are like wind-whipped waves. Don’t think you’re going to get anything from the Master that way, adrift at sea, keeping all your options open. James 1:5 MSG

Things that are awesome:  .. Bunheads. I know I"ve mentioned this show before, but it went away on a break for awhile, and it just came back, and I"m so excited!! It's better than ever; the characters are hilarious and compelling, and the dances are fun to watch too! Check it out!!

Book Review:  8/10 on the awesomeness scale- this was definetly a compelling mystery tale.  The story begins with a woman fleeing the scene of a car accident, and when caught by police, she claims to be one of the Bethany sisters who disappeared in an abduction case 30 years before.  Going back and forth and telling the story from the perspectives of the woman, her two parents, and several different police officers, it ends in a way you would NEVER see coming.  If you're in the market for a mind boggler, this is definetly the book for you!

In my head: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eYJ4rqxQ6BA
House Quote of the Day:
                                       Cuddy: I'm sorry about your leg.
                                       House: Yeeahhh. We really should spend some time talking about that."

Truth or Myth?: (Yesterday's answer: True.  Hitler's bones have never been found.")

ScaryFact of the Day: "Vikings were known for drinking the blood of their slain enemies, using skulls as goblets."

Verse of the Day: ““Don’t bargain with God. Be direct. Ask for what you need. This isn’t a cat-and-mouse, hide-and-seek game we’re in. If your child asks for bread, do you trick him with sawdust? If he asks for fish, do you scare him with a live snake on his plate? As bad as you are, you wouldn’t think of such a thing. You’re at least decent to your own children. So don’t you think the God who conceived you in love will be even better?” Matthew 7:7-8 MSG

Things that are awesome:  ... Reading aloud with others.  Although I am a solitary reader most of the time, over the past couple years I've started reading books with both my parents (my mom likes me to read her to sleep at night, and my dad likes to take turnjs reading aloud in the car or at the kitchen table) and I've learned to really enjoy this form of reading too! It's fun to hear what other people think about books, and hearing my parents laughter at funny moments fuels mine. :) It's fun to pay back the favor by reading to them, as they used to read to me when I was little. :)

In my head...http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nUqZY805aDc



House Quote of the Day:
                                        Chase: "He'll never consent."
                                        House: "Never is just 'revin' spelled backwards."

MLS of the day: "Today, my 5-year-old daughter told me that I needed to stay 50 feet away from her at all times when we were at school, mostly because I didn't hang with the cool parents. MLS."

Truth or Myth?: "Hitler's remains are missing to this day."
 (Yesterday's answer: Truth. Grave robbing was widely practiced to provide cadavers for students in the 18th and 19th centuries.)

ScaryFact:  "Viagra.. can cause blurred vision and problems distinguishing between the colors green and blue. Some researchers suspect that Viagra users are at risk for permanent loss of vision because the drug cuts off the flow of blood from the optic nerve, a condition called nonarteritic ischemic optic nueropathy."

Verse of the day: “Don’t be misled: No one makes a fool of God. What a person plants, he will harvest. The person who plants selfishness, ignoring the needs of others—ignoring God!—harvests a crop of weeds. All he’ll have to show for his life is weeds! But the one who plants in response to God, letting God’s Spirit do the growth work in him, harvests a crop of real life, eternal life.” Galatians 6:7-8 MSG

Things that are awesome: ... Going out to breakfast on a Monday morning.  Like most people, I HATE mondays.  However, going out to breakfast before facing the beginning of a long work week makes things seem just a LITTLE bit brighter.  I did this today on my way to work, and it made my day start so much happier! Yay new fun traditions!

In my head: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n06IejXZZFs

House Quote of the Day:
                                       Cuddy: "Did you just take TWO vicodin?"
                                       House: "Nope. Antidepressant. I was told to take two everytime you walk
                                                     into the room."

Truth or Myth?:  "Medical schools in Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, and Vermont are all guilty of grave robbing at one point or another."

ScaryFact: "Thanks to technology like tv screens in groccery stores and airports, cell phone videos and digital movie libraries, the average American sees sixty one minutes of ads and promotions on television every day."

Verse of the Day: “[Faith Under Pressure] Consider it a sheer gift, friends, when tests and challenges come at you from all sides. You know that under pressure, your faith-life is forced into the open and shows its true colors. So don’t try to get out of anything prematurely. Let it do its work so you become mature and well-developed, not deficient in any way.” James 1:2-3 MSG

Things that are awesome: me:  The "gospel according to Matthew" movie.  We've been watching them with the Sunday School kids as part of our study of Matthew, and even though I've grown up with them and watched them a dozen times, I am always struck by how well the actor portrays Jesus, and how powerful it is to SEE what he did for us on the cross, instead of just reading it in print.  I am so grateful to have this resource!!

In my head:... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oi5sP1kDugg

House Quote of the Day: "This baby [laser pen] won me second place in the clinic's weekly 'weirdest thing pulled out of an orifice' contest. You do NOT want to know what came in first." (House)

Truth or Myth?: (Yesterday's answer: Myth. With a few notable exceptions (like looking directly into sunlight) you can't damage your eyes by using them.)

ScaryFact: "Research shows that the average American has one more hour of free time every day than he did in 1965, but spends 40% less time with his children now."

Verse of the Day: ““Here is a simple, rule-of-thumb guide for behavior: Ask yourself what you want people to do for you, then grab the initiative and do it for them. Add up God’s Law and Prophets and this is what you get.” Matthew 7:12 MSG

Book Review:   ... Def a 9/10 on the awesomeness scale- I woke up at 6:30am the other day for some reason, and the first thing I thought of (instead of going back to sleep) was finishing this.  Basically the story of an epidemic that causes the modern world to sort of... shut down, leaving a woman to take care of her three new stepchildren while her new pilot husband is stranded overseas. Really interesting character development, as well as a fascinating look at how people deal with crises, and how much in daily life we take for granted... Anyone looking for a creative read would definetly like this.

In my head:d: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WkNY8Rj3Jlo



House Quote of the Day:
                                        Wilson: "House- you play a guitar you got in 9th grade, you've lived in the
                                         same apartment for 15 years, you drive a 10 year old car.. you are not good
                                        with change."
                                       House: "That used to be true... but I've changed." 

Truth or Myth?:  "Reading in dim light will harm your eyesight."

ScaryFact: : "More Americans choke on toothpicks than any other object. Toothpicks injure almost 9,000 people every year."