Saturday, July 16, 2011
Yep, She's Probably Right
As I was riding in the car with my little sister, Maddy, earlier today we started asking each other somewhat challenging, yet ridiculous questions. When it was my turn, I asked whether or not if Jesus lives in your heart and you get a heart transplant, are you still saved? After thinking for a moment she replied, "He probably just moves to your liver." Sounds good to me.
Thursday, July 7, 2011
Why Forks Are Better Than Spoons
At the aforementioned camp, while eating in the cafeteria one day, I noticed that much of the food in there made me want to gag when eaten with a spoon. However, when I ate the same food with a fork, the same food somehow became edible, if not somewhat tasty. After sharing this discovery with the rest of the table, I was surprised to find that I was not alone. It turned out that nearly everyone at the table had come to the same realization in the past. After discussing with each other for a while about our finds, these are the reasons that we came to believe that forks are better than spoons.
1) Circles taste gross - wait a minute. How can a shape have a taste? Much less taste disgusting? I believe the answer to this question relies on the shape that a spoon causes your tongue to conform to. Depressing one's tongue down into a bowl shape is very similar as to when a doctor gags you with an overgrown popsicle stick while you're getting your tonsils examined.
2) People can't slurp a fork - for those of us who suffer from the pet peeve of loathing the noise of people eating, this is a Godsend. Even if one tried their very best, slurping of a fork is practically impossible.
3) Forks don't feel slimy - think about it. Spoons just kind of slide right of your tongue. That's gross.
4) Spoons get in the way of your tongue - typically, when food is eaten with a fork, the food is on both sides of the prongs (a pretty cool word by the way. Another reason that forks are better.). However, when one eats with a spoon you taste the cold, slimy metal part first, as you tilt your wrist upwards in order to dump the spoon's contents into the back of your mouth. This process alone is bad enough, but add to that the metallic nastiness, and it becomes virtually unbearable.
5) Imagine eating a forkful of corn. -Not bad, eh? Now imagine eating a spoonful of corn. I just shivered a little.
So as you can see, forks are much better than spoons in just about every way. From the sound they make, to the consistency, all the way to the taste, forks have proven themselves superb. Next time that you have a choice between a fork and a spoon, pick the fork. Your tongue will thank you later.
1) Circles taste gross - wait a minute. How can a shape have a taste? Much less taste disgusting? I believe the answer to this question relies on the shape that a spoon causes your tongue to conform to. Depressing one's tongue down into a bowl shape is very similar as to when a doctor gags you with an overgrown popsicle stick while you're getting your tonsils examined.
2) People can't slurp a fork - for those of us who suffer from the pet peeve of loathing the noise of people eating, this is a Godsend. Even if one tried their very best, slurping of a fork is practically impossible.
3) Forks don't feel slimy - think about it. Spoons just kind of slide right of your tongue. That's gross.
4) Spoons get in the way of your tongue - typically, when food is eaten with a fork, the food is on both sides of the prongs (a pretty cool word by the way. Another reason that forks are better.). However, when one eats with a spoon you taste the cold, slimy metal part first, as you tilt your wrist upwards in order to dump the spoon's contents into the back of your mouth. This process alone is bad enough, but add to that the metallic nastiness, and it becomes virtually unbearable.
5) Imagine eating a forkful of corn. -Not bad, eh? Now imagine eating a spoonful of corn. I just shivered a little.
So as you can see, forks are much better than spoons in just about every way. From the sound they make, to the consistency, all the way to the taste, forks have proven themselves superb. Next time that you have a choice between a fork and a spoon, pick the fork. Your tongue will thank you later.
Monday, July 4, 2011
Need a LIFT?
So my youth group just got back from possibly the most amazing camp on the planet, LIFT camp. It was awesome. Why? Well, it wasn't just the awesome campus we were on, the ice-skating in shorts, the broomball, hanging out with friends, or the indoor soccer that made this place great (though it certainly helped). No, the main thing that made this camp such an amazing experience was watching and feeling God move through the students there. Over 100 students asked Christ into their lives this past week, and countless others made life changing decisions for Christ. The highlight of the week though, would have to have been last Thursday.
The night started out like any other night with both a lot of people and a lot of music. Then the drama team, Clear Vision, went up on stage. The skit they performed was about suicide. It showed a young girl's death, and then went on to show what the people who were closest to her were going through. The skit wasn't even over and dozens of people had already left the building in tears. I saw some of my guys slip out the back so I went back to check on them to see if they were alright. About an hour later I came back in the doors to find people everywhere in little huddles crying, praying, and talking. It turns out that this particular skit hit a lot of students closer to home than originally thought. Before the message had even began, four students had been saved, and there were even more after the night was over, including one of the guys from our group. It was such an awesome night to be able to see what was happening from the somewhat detached perspective of a person that didn't even get to see all that had happened, only a few minutes in the beginning. I was particularly proud of our group as well, because whenever one of them left for the back they were quickly followed by a good sized group of friends whom were willing to listen.
And for all this I say thank you to LIFT, Clear Vision, and to our students who were willing to help. Without all of you and your willingness to act like Christ none of this would have ever happened, and for that I am thankful.
The night started out like any other night with both a lot of people and a lot of music. Then the drama team, Clear Vision, went up on stage. The skit they performed was about suicide. It showed a young girl's death, and then went on to show what the people who were closest to her were going through. The skit wasn't even over and dozens of people had already left the building in tears. I saw some of my guys slip out the back so I went back to check on them to see if they were alright. About an hour later I came back in the doors to find people everywhere in little huddles crying, praying, and talking. It turns out that this particular skit hit a lot of students closer to home than originally thought. Before the message had even began, four students had been saved, and there were even more after the night was over, including one of the guys from our group. It was such an awesome night to be able to see what was happening from the somewhat detached perspective of a person that didn't even get to see all that had happened, only a few minutes in the beginning. I was particularly proud of our group as well, because whenever one of them left for the back they were quickly followed by a good sized group of friends whom were willing to listen.
And for all this I say thank you to LIFT, Clear Vision, and to our students who were willing to help. Without all of you and your willingness to act like Christ none of this would have ever happened, and for that I am thankful.
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