Chi Alpha

Just a quick post to try and get the word out as quick as possible...
I am no longer working with Chi Alpha. As many or most of my readers know I began phasing my way out at the beginning of this year and due to my insane schedule I have now had to leave completely. Thanks to all my supporters through the years. I love all you guys and I couldn't have done it with out you.

Chandler

1996 Rocks!

Your 1996 Theme Song Is: 1979 by The Smashing Pumpkins

Shakedown 1979 Cool kids never have the time On a live wire right up off the street You and I should meet

What's Your 1996 Theme Song?

In 1996 I was a freshmen in high school at Benjamin Franklin High School. I got my drivers license. I went to my first "party"...know what I mean? I went to 3 homecoming dances including one in the Superdome. I had my sweet sixteen party in the warehouse district in New Orleans. I played softball for a city team and tennis for my high school. I had really really short hair and wore a size 4. Hmmm...

Look Who's Blogging Now...

Similar to Look Who's Talking but different...
Here's an interesting piece from Slate about blogs written by TV characters. There are tons of them out there (maybe too many): Creed from The Office, Margene from Big Love, Barney from How I Met Your Mother, to name a few.

"In general, they're written with more attention to detail -- and better punctuation -- than the average day-in-the-life blog," the story says. "And, theoretically at least, they could be a welcome development ... With a few notable exceptions, however, most of these blogs kind of stink."

I agree. I have a hard time reading character blogs because I know the task is falling to assistants or cast members or interns or anyone but the writers who should be doing them in the first place. Frankly, I'd rather read about the inner-workings of a show (like this) than spend time with the show's character.

WAY TOO EARLY

So recently I've been having to get up earlier due to my job and our 6:15AM opening time. And you know what I've discovered? Apparently it's true that when you have to all the time get up super early you really can't sleep in late when you don't have to get up that early. I always had friends who'd get up early and tell me that's why but I never really understood not being able to sleep later then 8am. Actually I woke up at 6:30AM this morning. And today is my day off! I've got to fix this now!

Facebook

I joined facebook and have been ignoring all my blogs. My bad. But I HAD to share this with my blogging world...speaking of facebook.

The Best

Here's the best song from High School Musical 2. And yes that is Zac Efron who also is the star of the hit movie Hairspray. And yes I am so cool that I do know these things and have seen high school musical 1 and 2.

IDEAS

Hey all I'm using this blog as a source to see if there are any ideas out there that you would like to share with me. Let me be more specific...EVERYONE loved the chi alpha 1950s video and the district would love to continue on this track of fun videos that are short, funny, but still get the messege across. Also we'd like to stick with Jo. So share your thoughts with me. I need some ideas on other videos or concepts that could be done or "mocked".
Videos that we could do and need ideas for...
Promo to attract new chi alpha workers to this area
General retreat video
Freshman adjustment
Churches doing out reach on campuses near by
Chi Alpha internship in DC
Get involved in missions

There are probably more but that's all I can think of right now...so if something strikes you or if you have an idea you've always wanted to see or be a part of LET ME KNOW and tell your friends.

circa 1955

Jo makes her chi alpha video debut. Hopefully there will be more to come. This is a 1955 health video knock off advertising Chi Alpha to graduating seniors.

My Hair Smell SOOO Good...and has nothing to do with this post

Go this in an email today that made me laugh so stinkin hard I had to post it. Who cares if it's true it's so funny. My favorites are the rummage sale one at the top here and the kill christ king. Awesome. These sentences actually appeared in church bulletins or were announced in church services:
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The Fasting & Prayer Conference includes meals.
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The sermon this morning: "Jesus Walks on the Water."
The sermon tonight: "Searching for Jesus."
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Our youth basketball team is back in action Wednesday at 8 PM in the recreation hall. Come out and watch us kill Christ the King.
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Ladies, don't forget the rummage sale. It's a chance to get rid of those things not worth keeping around the house. Bring your husbands.
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The peacemaking meeting scheduled for today has been canceled due to a conflict.
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Remember in prayer the many who are sick of our community. Smile at someone who is hard to love. Say "Hell" to someone who doesn't care much about you.
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Don't let worry kill you off - let the Church help.
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Miss Charlene Mason sang "I will not pass this way again," giving obvious pleasure to the congregation.
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For those of you who have children and don't know it, we have a nursery downstairs.
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Next Thursday there will be tryouts for the choir.
They need all the help they can get.
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The Rector will preach his farewell message after which the choir will sing: "Break Forth Into Joy."
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Irving Benson and Jessie Carter were married on October 24 in the church. So ends a friendship that began in their school days.
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A bean supper will be held on Tuesday evening in the church hall. Music will follow.
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At the evening service tonight, the sermon topic will be "What Is Hell?" Come early and listen to our choir practice.
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Eight new choir robes are currently needed due to the addition of several new members and to the deterioration of some older ones.
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Scouts are saving aluminum cans, bottles and other items to be recycled. Proceeds will be used to cripple children.
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Please place your donation in the envelope along with the deceased person you want remembered.
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The church will host an evening of fine dining, super entertainment and gracious hostility.
Potluck supper Sunday at 5:00 PM - prayer and medication to follow.
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The ladies of the Church hav e cast off clothing of every kind. They may be seen in the basement on Friday afternoon.
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This evening at 7 PM there will be a hymn singing in the park across from the Church. Bring a blanket and come prepared to sin.
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Ladies Bible Study will be held Thursday morning at 10 AM. All ladies are invited to lunch in the Fellowship Hall after the B. S. is done.
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The pastor would appreciate it if the ladies of the congregation would lend him their electric girdles for the pancake breakfast next Sunday.
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Low Self Esteem Support Group will meet Thursday at 7 PM. Please use the back door.
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The eighth-graders will be presenting Shakespeare's Hamlet in the Church basement Friday at 7PM. The congregation is invited to attend this tragedy.

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Weight Watchers will meet at 7 PM at the First Presbyterian Church. Please use large double door at the side entrance.
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The Associate Minister unveiled the church's new tithing campaign slogan last Sunday: "I Upped My Pledge--Up Yours."

OW

So, I didn't break anything but I came close enough.




I sprained my pinky and injured and bruised the left side of my hand by trying to put my hand into an ice machine and get some ice broken up. Most of my hand went into the machine, but my pinky chose to stay out and bend not only backwards but also far to the side. Then I got to spend 4hours in urgent care to have a little kid dr. tell me he was going to put tape on it and the I should take pain medication. Well, at least I know it's not broken.
Things that are now hard to do:
type, get dressed, pour milk, shower (can't get it wet), drive

You can not believe how stinkin much you use you pinky opn your left hand. And I'm not even left handed.

Pretty Amamzing

I followed this link on Kendi's blog and to a 3 question quiz and I'd say this is pretty much right on. Amazing.

Your Personality Is

Rational (NT) You are both logical and creative. You are full of ideas. You are so rational that you analyze everything. This drives people a little crazy! Intelligence is important to you. You always like to be around smart people. In fact, you're often a little short with people who don't impress you mentally. You seem distant to some - but it's usually because you're deep in thought. Those who understand you best are fellow Rationals. In love, you tend to approach things with logic. You seek a compatible mate - who is also very intelligent. At work, you tend to gravitate toward idea building careers - like programming, medicine, or academia. With others, you are very honest and direct. People often can't take your criticism well. As far as your looks go, you're coasting on what you were born with. You think fashion is silly. On weekends, you spend most of your time thinking, experimenting with new ideas, or learning new things.

The Three Question Personality Test

explination later

The Simpsons Movie

Ok so I just got back from the Simpsons Movie and the I need to start out with that I wasn't really expecting much but it seems like it'd be funny enough to keep my interest. Well, in fact is was more than funny enough, actually I thoroughly enjoyed it. I was fearful that would be one of those movies that had all the funniest things in the commercial, but that's not the case. The entire movie was packed full of laughs.

Marge Simpson: How did the pig tracks get on the ceiling?
[cuts to Homer holding a pig to the ceiling]
Homer Simpson: [singing Tune to Spider-Man Theme Song] Spider-Pig, Spider-Pig. / Does whatever a Spider-Pig does. / Can he swing / from a web? / No he *can't*, / cause he's a *pig*. / Look out! / He is the *Spider-Pig*!

Also it maintains it's Simpsons characters not altering smaller characters to fit a full length feature film.
The basic plot is Homer screws up...
Springfield pays the price...
Homers family gets ticked...
Homer saves the day...
Oh and let's not forget also that we get to see more of Bart than ever ever before (once you see the movie that will make more sense)

Over all it was a good movie. I give it my suggestion of movies you should see during matinee at the theater.

Not so much Ranting as RAVING

Okay so I am some what of a movie freak. There I said it so you don't have to. I love watching movies, owning movies, talking about movies, making movies, but mostly going to a movie theater to watch new movies. And recently I have been putting some serious time into attending movies at the theater. But with all I've seen lately there are still more I have yet to see. But that's another post for another time. Recently I have seen Harry Potter, Transformers, Live Free or Die Hard, and most recently I say Hairspray. AND I LOVED IT. Now I was a tad hesitant in committing to see it because I am one of few but still a huge fan of the original movie starring Ricky Lake. But I decided I would give this new Hairspray a chance and I am SO GLAD I did. It was incredible. The movie is not only crammed packed full of funness and laughter but it's also full of talent. Can I just say that I love that they are bringing musicals back to the movie theater. I really am enjoying them. Anyway, out of all the movies I've seen recently Hairspray is my top pick for suggestions but I also REALLY enjoyed Die Hard (loved those all already) and Transformers. Truly I could take or leave Harry Potter. The book was better.

No more sick yuckiness

So I'm finally, after almost 10 days, feeling better. I'm still coughing but it seems to be the only thing lingering. Actually every time I'm ever sick I always end up keeping the cough for longer than I'd like. And if it's not a cough then it tends to be a soar throat or something having to do with my throat. Boo sickness. Anyway, I'm better.
Know what I wish...
I wish there was an instant cure for the common cold. Like pop a pill be totally better. Talk about miracle medicine. When they bring us the flying car and houses built on clouds they should also get rid of the common cold altogether.
You know what else I wish...
I wish I had a puppy. No more common colds, flying cars, cloud houses, and a puppy.

SO TIRED

Well, I'm still sick. It's been about 5 days and I actually feel worst today than I did earlier in the week. I'm thinking that's not such a good thing. Actually I think that earlier I was actually fending it off and now my body has just given in. SUCKS! And what else is so odd is that I'm also so sleepy all the time since I've had this. Just exhausted. It's very strange.
In other news, I got paid this past friday. I'm really liking this getting paid twice a month thing that I have with my current job at Ebs. I don't think I've ever had a twice a month pay check but it's fun stuff. Yay money.

Don't want to be sick any more...just thought I'd say.

So I'm sick. I hate being sick. It's been a while since I was truly sick. I've been "sick" a few days here or there but it's really allergies or fatigue. But now I am actually for real sick. I was so ill this morning that I actually woke up at 530am to find replacements for me at work. It seemed to have worked it self out, thanks Juliet and Christine and whoever else covered my shift but I have to go in tomorrow. I think the worst thing about being sick is I always get so tired and lazy. My body really shuts down and stops when I feel bad. Especially if I have fever, like I do. I can't wait to not be sick anymore.

These are the films that won awards at the Buzz Conference. They were sermon illustrations as well as church directions. Two of them are SO FUNNY! All the rest are just really well made videos. So take a minute check them out.

Ridiculous

I stole this from Rose's blog but I'm in it too so there you go.

There are a lot of things that Satan doesn't appreciate...
God...
God giving his son to fix everything...
People following God's son...
And things that work towards what God and His son taught us...
Lately he (satan) seems to be particularly peeved and annoyed with Ebenezers Coffee House. Most of my readers know what that is but for the few that don't it's the coffee house that National Community Church owns and runs and all it's income will eventually go to missions and outreaches done by the church. Anyway, Ebs is still a baby, a little more than a year old and recently a lot of bad things have been happening there. I've never thought about this or attempted this before but I'm actually gonna ask for prayer for an inanimate object. So, if you have a minute here or a minute there to lift up NCC and Ebs in some way please do so. And for all of you concerned of what "bad" things have been going on there, I'll cue you in now. But I also want to offer some encouragement of the good things that are occuring at the same time that we hope are counteracting all the bad.

In the last 6 months Ebs has been broken into twice...Our daily intake has almost tripled.
A pipe burst in the walls near the elevator causing serious water damage to that part of the building...we've had to double up on coffee orders and muffins from our suppliers in order to meet demands.
Not 1, not 2, but 5 windows in the last couple of weeks have started leaking when it rains not just causing dripping indoors but actual puddling...shifts are now be covered by 3 people instead of just 2 to help with customer service due to popularity.
TODAY the ceiling on the top floor caved in on the offices. Specifically it fell in on the desk of the coffee house manager. No one was there, praise God, but the caving also caused the air conditioner to fall in as well and be shut off all morning. FYI the temperatures in DC reached over 100degrees before 10am this morning...But the cause of the cave in was condensation from the AC which has been working over time lately. There were 219 people at the saturday service last weekend. Which is held in the coffee house.
Please remember to pray for this ministry and the people that keep it open.