It has recently been announced that the HBO series Big Love will be showing what happens in a temple ceremony as well as displaying the ordinances and clothing. The episode is scheduled to be shown this Sunday. The Church has made their official statement HERE and I ask that you read it thoroughly before taking any action.
Being bombarded with a lot of crap on YouTube I was unware of the great things you could find there as well. Apparently The Church has an account and recently updated it with the following video. Rather than follow the negative rumors that will air during the HBO broadcast I felt it would be better to focus on the positive…
Thursday, March 12, 2009
Wednesday, March 4, 2009
Baby Shower, Baby Bed, Baby Countdown…
We recently went to Idaho Falls for a baby shower before the storm. Tiffiney originally didn't want to have one, but since her sister is also pregnant they agreed to have one together. We came away with a lot of cute clothing and a few essentials for the coming newborn. It was nice to get away but wasn't long enough.
After having already bought the crib and bedding we were eager to get home to organize everything the best we could. I say the 'the best we could' because obviously it is difficult to make an appropriate nursery when you live with me. I like to store everything and since I hold onto everything I buy, I tend to run out of space quickly; which is why Lariah will sleep next to the Guitar Hero, iMac, and TV boxes (seen below). Anyway we finally got the mattress and made the bed so we can patiently await our little one;
Friday, February 27, 2009
Everything's Amazing, Nobody's Happy…
The best thing that will come out of the economic crash is this. It is funny how people take things for granted. The other day Tiffiney and I were discussing what to do about our phone bill because we have a good deal and yet we continue to run out of minutes. Should we upgrade the plan or not? Anyway we talked about going back to a house phone and laughed at the thought of it.
Technology is so great and once you have enjoyed something better it is difficult to go back. For this reason I love playing video games and watching HD television on my LCD screen. I lost my Digital SLR camera in Switzerland and am now saving up for a new one, but am getting a better model. I can't stand using the internet at my parent's house because it won't load YouTube videos fast enough. What has happened to us? Take a break from the world and relax…
Monday, February 9, 2009
Live Life To The Fullest…
“Life can only be understood looking backward. It must be lived forward.”
Well Tiffiney and I finally got around to seeing The Curious Case of Benjamin Button this last Saturday after missing it when it first came out and then it being sold out on another occasion. We may be late to the party, but we saved money in the end by going to the Cinefour theater. Anyway I wanted to share this quote from the movie that is spoken near the end of the film. I really liked it and it puts the things that are important in life in perspective, at least for me anyway. It will definitely be a part of my life forever…
pause for a second and then read:
“For what it’s worth: it’s never too late or, in my case, too early to be whoever you want to be.
There’s no time limit, stop whenever you want.
You can change or stay the same, there are no rules to this thing.
We can make the best or the worst of it. I hope you make the best of it.
And I hope you see things that startle you.
I hope you feel things you never felt before.
I hope you meet people with a different point of view.
I hope you live a life you’re proud of.
If you find that you’re not, I hope you have the strength to start all over again.”
*NOTE it reminds me of Baz Luhrman's song/poem "Everbody's Free (o Wear Sunscreen)"
Thursday, January 29, 2009
Tagged: Interesting and Random…
So it has been quite some time since I was asked to do a tagged post and I never got around to it. Lately another friend invited me to do it and now I decided to finally get it accomplished. The first one, from Taryl, was "7 Interesting Things About Myself" and the other, from Jamie, was "6 Random Things About Me." Rather than separating them into two equal posts I combined them for one great one, so enjoy!
1. My name is Chris, and I am a Popcorn addict; I could live off of it if given the choice. I mainly stick to the buttery goodness of movie theater style but any flavor will grab my attention and have me coming back for more. Sometimes this addiction is a painful one because I normally don't like carmel popcorn, but by some strange phenomenon I would eat an entire bowl if placed in my site.
2. Along with popcorn, is an eventual movie. I love movies and would love to spend an entire day in the theaters checking out the newest flicks. Sadly I don't have that kind of money or that kind of time, and have had to choose more fulfilling vocations. Also most depressing is the fact that most great films are rated R and I have chosen not to view them. So you will find it even more sad that when a good film is released in a suitable rating my wife doesn't find it interesting and would rather avoid it. I love a thought provoking movie and often those are sad or sometimes depressing, and being the cheerful person she is, she tries to avoid disappointment. To her credit though, she has been more accepting lately.
3. There was a time when I loved to shop. I still do but not as much as I used to. This is mainly due to the fact that shopping isn't always fun when you know you can't buy anything. However I still find opportunities to pick up something for myself every now and then. In a world where women seem to be the dominant shoppers, I am proud to say that there have been days where even Tiffiney was tired by me taking her from store to store. Regardless of our agenda, she always allows me to visit the electronics section even though I have seen the stuff many times before.
4. In the electronics store I get to check out music, tvs, movies, and video games, but it is the latter where I spend most of my time. So interesting fact #4 goes to my hobby of gaming. It is no surprise that I enjoy video games, but the sad thing is that I spend more time reading about them than actually sitting down and enjoying the the game I purchased. I am always looking out for the next best thing.
5. I hate garnished food. I was spoiled with great food when I went on my mission to the Canary Islands. I didn't have a lot of free meals, but the ones I did have were an absolute dream. Because of this I have never been fond of Mexican food. It may be the American's interpretation of Mexico but I hate the extra garnish of guacamole and sour cream that is accompanied with every dish. I know it adds to the appeal when you add color to the plate, but couldn't you have just cooked it like that instead of adding it later. I believe a dish should be prepared, cooked, and served as it was initially planned. Anything else added leads me to believe that the food doesn't taste good. This also applies to those that add steak sauce to an already perfect seasoned sirloin.
6. Obviously I like food, but I usually hate taking the time to prepare it myself. On Sundays, Tiffiney and I like to grab one of our cook books and try out new recipes. This is fun when doing it together or preparing it for visiting guests, but throughout the rest of the week I am not so eager to spend the time. Rather than eating a well balanced meal, you will often find me eating ice cream, juice, a slice of bread, or other quick snacks; rarely will you find me eating a full meal in one sitting.
7. Oh and for those that don't know, I have seizures. Maybe it is my lack of diet, my sleep deprivation, internet obbession, or my already mentally challenged brain, but they have cost me a lot of money and grades. Thankfully I am on the road to recovery and the bills will soon be paid and graduation is on the horizon…
1. My name is Chris, and I am a Popcorn addict; I could live off of it if given the choice. I mainly stick to the buttery goodness of movie theater style but any flavor will grab my attention and have me coming back for more. Sometimes this addiction is a painful one because I normally don't like carmel popcorn, but by some strange phenomenon I would eat an entire bowl if placed in my site.
2. Along with popcorn, is an eventual movie. I love movies and would love to spend an entire day in the theaters checking out the newest flicks. Sadly I don't have that kind of money or that kind of time, and have had to choose more fulfilling vocations. Also most depressing is the fact that most great films are rated R and I have chosen not to view them. So you will find it even more sad that when a good film is released in a suitable rating my wife doesn't find it interesting and would rather avoid it. I love a thought provoking movie and often those are sad or sometimes depressing, and being the cheerful person she is, she tries to avoid disappointment. To her credit though, she has been more accepting lately.
3. There was a time when I loved to shop. I still do but not as much as I used to. This is mainly due to the fact that shopping isn't always fun when you know you can't buy anything. However I still find opportunities to pick up something for myself every now and then. In a world where women seem to be the dominant shoppers, I am proud to say that there have been days where even Tiffiney was tired by me taking her from store to store. Regardless of our agenda, she always allows me to visit the electronics section even though I have seen the stuff many times before.
4. In the electronics store I get to check out music, tvs, movies, and video games, but it is the latter where I spend most of my time. So interesting fact #4 goes to my hobby of gaming. It is no surprise that I enjoy video games, but the sad thing is that I spend more time reading about them than actually sitting down and enjoying the the game I purchased. I am always looking out for the next best thing.
5. I hate garnished food. I was spoiled with great food when I went on my mission to the Canary Islands. I didn't have a lot of free meals, but the ones I did have were an absolute dream. Because of this I have never been fond of Mexican food. It may be the American's interpretation of Mexico but I hate the extra garnish of guacamole and sour cream that is accompanied with every dish. I know it adds to the appeal when you add color to the plate, but couldn't you have just cooked it like that instead of adding it later. I believe a dish should be prepared, cooked, and served as it was initially planned. Anything else added leads me to believe that the food doesn't taste good. This also applies to those that add steak sauce to an already perfect seasoned sirloin.
6. Obviously I like food, but I usually hate taking the time to prepare it myself. On Sundays, Tiffiney and I like to grab one of our cook books and try out new recipes. This is fun when doing it together or preparing it for visiting guests, but throughout the rest of the week I am not so eager to spend the time. Rather than eating a well balanced meal, you will often find me eating ice cream, juice, a slice of bread, or other quick snacks; rarely will you find me eating a full meal in one sitting.
7. Oh and for those that don't know, I have seizures. Maybe it is my lack of diet, my sleep deprivation, internet obbession, or my already mentally challenged brain, but they have cost me a lot of money and grades. Thankfully I am on the road to recovery and the bills will soon be paid and graduation is on the horizon…
Sunday, January 25, 2009
Life As A Musical…
I have seen this T-Mobile ad a couple times the last few days I since I haven't updated my blog for some time, I decided to share it with you. Look how much fun life could be if we all just got along and enjoyed the moment. I have often dreamed of what life would be like as a musical, and this is about as close as it gets…
Friday, January 9, 2009
Blogging Addiction…
I may not blog as much as some people in the world because of other responsibilities in my life, but I love doing so. I like to speak my mind and tell the few people that read my stuff about my life. Lately there has been a lot of things I have wanted to speak about and felt that it may interfere with my family blog so I quietly omit posting anything. Anyway to fix this situation I decided to start another blog. You can check it out HERE, if you want to hear my rants and opinions…
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