Bruise

So I just noticed a really big bruise on my left forearm and I have no clue where it came from. Honestly how often do we look there? Can I die from a bruise? Or is there something that could have caused my bruise that could lead to my death? I'm not really serious, but does anyone know?

On a lighter note I'm going to the Ducks game tonight and get to play broomball afterwards on the Pond (No it is not the Honda center, just the Pond). This will be my third time doing this. It is amazing.

Orange Chicken 24/7

Since south Orange County is lacking places open past 9 someone needs to make a 24/7 Chinese place. Then we could have orange chicken 24/7 and have a place to hang out past 9. Or we could just open a coffee shop.

R.I.P. The Fray

So I know there are many fans of the band called The Fray out there, I myself am included. But The Fray was found dead sometime on Saturday night around 9:30. We are not sure when exactly the time of death was but we do know the cause of death. Being played on a Christian Radio Station known as The Fish 95.9. This has only been known to happen when bands who have Christian members but not a Christian Band is played on a Christian Radio station as lame as The Fish. Rest In Peace Fray.

The Man Segment #1

Many of you know that one of my deepest desires is to be a men's pastor. It is something I have long felt called to do with my life. This "calling" has given birth to my looking at different men that I come across in life, both real and fictitious. One of those men is Tim "The Tool Man" Taylor.


One of the many reasons I admire Tim is that he is a man's man but he can be emotionally available for his wife Jill and the kids. Tim is a man that despite the fact he can be dense at times is willing to learn and is always striving to be a better man at the end of the day. Something I think all men (and women) need to do. Another reason I love Tim is because of his grunt. I am still working on perfecting this grunt. This will continue to be a segment we cover on a regular basis.

Forget the Little Gold Man

There is something way better out there for all you bloggers. Check out the WebBlog Awards. Hopefully you will find a new blog to waste time at work looking at.

Darkest before the Dawn

Go read Matthew 27, Mark 15 and then Psalm 22. In that order. More will follow later. Be prepared.

Sarcasm

I've determined I like it very much, much more than I thought. And that it is lost on most Christians. There was an article on it in Relevant last year, but I can't find it. The article was about how sarcasm is lost on most Christians and that's basically where I got my opinion on this matter from.

Brent Wrong Jon Right

The title thingy was not just there. Apparently it had to be turned on. So Brent wasn't right that I am blind because it wasn't there. So we turned it on. All is well now in blogging world.

Ok seriously I don't know how to title blogs. I can't find the little place that allows you to title. Brent where is it? That's it I'm bringing it my mac to lunch so you can show me and I can feel stupid.

The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho

I just started reading it today. I have long wanted to purchase this book and read it despite being in the middle of The Count of Monte Cristo (which I fear I will never finish). So far it is holding my attention and I want to keep reading. But I wanted to share a sentence with you all which got me thinking as usual. This comes just after Santiago, the Shepard has just woken. He states to himself "They are so used to me that they know my schedule." This instantly made me think about Jesus and how he is the Good Shepard and we are his sheep who are suppose to know his voice. If we know Jesus voice we will know when he speaks which seems so seldom in these days. It is so hard to hear his voice with all the noise, curse you iPod. I have lately been longing to hear his voice which I cannot seem to find. So as I search his voice out I encourage you all to do the same. Now may you go and search for your Shepard's voice and learn to follow it.

Soli Deo Gloria,
Jon

P.S. Brent I'm not sure if the title option shows up on firefox for mac. I still cannot find it. I might be blind.

So I have been thinking lately, actually since the USC vs UCLA game I went to back in November, about how growing up I was a UCLA fan and now that I am an adult I am a USC fan. Now I know most of you are wondering how could such a change take place. And this is precisely the same question I have been asking myself. I came to a conclusion a while back but never felt like blogging about it. This actually has to do with growing up. As we grow up we are taught by our parents and we learn specific things from them, some good others bad. While I grew up I did not have my father in my life for a good portion at least. The next best man for the job was my uncle, my mom's brother. He is a great man and taught me much. I would not be the man I am without him. He taught me how to drive stick-shift and shave among other things, all the important stuff. One of the things he taught me was to root for UCLA because it was a better overall school. But for some reason I started rooting for SC a few years back, maybe it was because they are much better now or maybe something else. I personally think it is the something else. When we get to the age of college we start trying differentiate ourselves and find who "we" are. And this honestly got me thinking about how we do this with things other such as faith. There is no bigger demographic that drops of the church attendance list than the 18-24 list. But there is probably no bigger group that goes and cheers for their college team. Well that honestly makes sense. But it shouldn't. We in this new period in our lives need to step up and make that choice for Christ. We need to no longer be wishy washy about our Savior and Lord. It is time we decide once and for all where we stand. You are either for or against him. Where do you stand?

Soli Deo Gloria,
Jon

So first off this has to deal with 24 (and with that the crowd gasps). No spoiling going on. I only want to say one thing about it and it contains nothing of the plot line (but Brent if you fear still you can stop reading).



Ok so I have never been a watcher of 24, but I thought to myself last night (I was home sick, yippee for awesome fever that went to 102.something) I will give it a go this season see if it catches my attention. Well last night it did not. I thought to myself "if this is what the hype is about I am going to shoot some people, just like Jack. A little retribution so to speak for all the hoopla over nothing." So not wanting to jump to conclusions I decided to give tonights episodes a whirl. And all I have to say is "Holy Crap, I now know why everyone is addicted." The two epsiode night left me wanting oh so much more. Now if you all don't think it is as good as before let me remind you it is my first time watching. Now I am going to have to eventually go catch up. I used to think to myself "I will just wait till they kill the guy and then watch." But now I'm hooked. That's all.

So I just realized a new oxymoron in my life. I am cooking a microwavable dinner in the oven. Why do things taste better when they are cooked in the oven? We need a new method of quick cooking that keeps taste and texture.

So apparently Wii games help you do things in real life. Recently I have spent a good amount of time bowling on my Wii. My high score is a 232 or 236 (can't remember) and last night I bowled the best game of real bowling I have ever bowled, 186. Now I know this is not close but it is an improvement. Last time I bowled it was in the 120s and that is generally where I am at, 120-140. But occasionally I bowl better. Prior to this point my best was 176 and that was when I was bowling 1-2 times a week. I will keep you posted on if this is actually helping me in other sports. Golf will be the next try, I think and hope. Until then you will just have to test this theory for yourself.

Soli Deo Gloria,
Jon

Here is yet another reason to love Digg. They just turned me on to a amazing website which links you to free podcasts from many places. I know what your thinking "Podcasts are free Jon." Well yes this is true. But now with podcasts you can receive a free education as well. Berkley and other well know Universities are posting free podcasts of courses they offer. So if you go here you can download lots of different classes from different Universities. A disclaimer must be made. I do not agree with everything said (well I actually don't know that but I'm assuming). One course I am looking forward to is on Immanuel Kant and his epsitemology. The only thing you won't receive with these amazing courses is a degree, but who needs that right ;). There are some other classes on history that look good. So yeah check it out.

I have long held that the culture in which we place ourselves or find ourselves placed has an effect on how we act, while I believe this to be true. I also believe that one has the ability to overcome such situations and rise to greatness or even change said culture. I just read a very interesting article on espn.com It covered this topic which has seen to become taboo when speaking of certain groups. This article tackles the issue head on and addresses something that must be change.

On top of this I think something needs to happen with all this stuff like the Nugget fight and T.O. spitting in another player's face. Don't get me wrong I love fighting in Sports where it is accepted as a means of handling a situation, i.e. Hockey. But when this is not the accepted form of conduct the player needs to be dealt with harshly. If you act like that in Basketball you should be gone for the season and the team should have the right to terminate your contract without paying you the remainder. That will keep you from fighting. The same goes for spitting in someone's face. The leagues need to deal more harshly with people acting like this. If you act like an idiot anywhere else you can be fired, why not in professional sports as well?

So I had Diedrich for one of the last times last night. All over Southern California the amazing coffee houses that have been home to oh so many dreamers will be closing and have been closing. Starbucks bought this amazing company a few months back to the chagrin of many loyal customers. So as Andrew and I sat there we discussed whether it was the beginning of a new era or the ending of an era. In the end I guess the ending of an era is always the beginning of another era. When something dies something else begins. So here is to Diedrich coffee and all the amazing times you provided for us dreamers and people who love good coffee. It has been an amazing time and you will be missed. But I trust that as we move into this new era that there is hope out there for better coffee. Good night and Good luck all you Coffee Lovers.

Soli Deo GLoria,
Jon