"Super"-Man

Jerry Seinfeld brought up the debate about whether or not Superman was funny or not. His reasoning was that since every aspect of Superman was made greater by our yellow sun, why wouldn't his humour become super-humour? Well, this got me to thinking...everyone is a little bit of a jerk sometimes, so now that Superman is empowered by our yellow sun does that mean he is a super-jerk?

I have discovered the answer to be...


YES, and this website has all the evidence you need!

Superman is a dick. And I have the pictures to prove it.














My personal favorite.

This site cracks me up. I recommend it to everyone who isn't easily offended.

I just peed myself laughing...

Well, not really, but I don't think I've ever been so surprised with laughter...


I was going through my 3 week review of friends' blogs when I came to Nathan Ramer's. Here is a unique individual who I have many very fond memories of...well, I have to say, he's got a good blog going there, but the topics don't always itch where i'm scratching. i am definitely not saying anything negative, it's all a matter of taste (and i have a very particular taste). And so I'm reading through his posts, thinking, wow, he's posted a lot, he's got some more good stuff this time around, and then - KABLAM-O. I come across this post: A History of Dan.

Wow, I've never been more impressed with the direction and effort someone has put into describing my life in pictures. Bravo, good sir, bravo!


And by touching on my passion for loving pictures of myself, Nathan Ramer wins the top spot on the countdown list!!!!!

If you would like to improve your chances, bribery is acceptable as long as it's as sweet as that. Also, remember, I like pictures cause I get distracted easily...and oh yeah, try to vary your topics.

Thank you all, and pleasant blogging.

Lucid Dreaming

There have been a few times in my life when I've been dreaming and became aware that I was in dream, thus giving me some control in my dream state. These are known as Lucid Dreams.

In one dream I was hiking or something with some people near a large cliff. Somehow I became semi-conscious and realized I was dreaming. I told myself to jump off the cliff, because in a dream I would not get hurt...however, I chickened out and did not have complete faith that I was dreaming.


It had been awhile since I have had a lucid dream, but a couple nights ago I had another one! I was in a parking lot with someone else and I began folding up my bike to put it in my backpack. The lady said, "Why are you folding your bike when you need to use it to get home?" I then recalled earlier in my dream when I was riding my bike there, yet I had my bike folded up in my backpack. I soon realized the impossibility of this situation and deduced that I was dreaming! Unfortunately I also began to panic because in the past whenever I realized I was dreaming, I would wake up shortly after. So what did I do with this limitless power in such short notice? Did I jump in the air and take flight? Did I transport myself to another time and place? No...I decided to make out with this unknown lady. What can I say, it's been awhile...

And of course, I immediately woke up, but with a new vigor and passion to master this ancient art. Soon I will be able to fly, bend time and space, and make out with whomever I want for however long I want!

I'm Dizzy

When I was younger my sister and I rented this video game called, "The Fantastic Adventures of Dizzy." It was very difficult and I remember not getting very far in it.

Well, I just recently came across this game again, and wow, it's a hard game! But I am proud to say, after probably a month of off and on gameplay I finally finished it!!!!


And I do have to admit I cheated a couple times by looking at online walkthroughs...it's a frustrating game!!!?!?! What do you expect from me???? I'm only a man!!!!

A quick word...

Thanks to all those who answered my three questions.

No thanks to those who were too lazy to try.

As you can see, I've changed my links to a rating system. I'll try to update it every few weeks.

Higher rating goes to:

1. Interesting reading (thoughtful/funny/creative/diverse)
2. Sweet pictures
3. Favoritism

Lower rating goes to:

1. Boringness
2. Lack of current posts
3. Personal vendettas

Have a nice day!!!

Answers Please

I posted three questions earlier this month:


What is sin?


What is salvation?


What is faith?

No more posts until I get some well thought answers....

Binary Solo! - Day Five

Now that it's been a month since we did the trip, I know I'm forgetting and re-remembering things funny. Oh well, you'll never know the difference. I did forget to mention that on the evening of Day Four, I was resting peacefully on my air mattress when I hear someone climbing into the tent. It's Shane (He was in the same tent as me with Braeden, Josh, and Jeff). So can you guess what Shane did next?!? Yeah, he tried to jump in bed with me to cuddle. So can you guess what I did next?!? Yeah, I proceeded to ram my elbow into him repeatedly. Now that I think of it, I went a little nuts! Shane said he had bruises in the morning, but I couldn't see them, haha. A grad trip wouldn't be a grad trip without me hitting Shane.


I looked like a chipmunk that morning.

Today was to be an exciting day. Unfortunately, it was still cloudy and rainy, but we were determined to go ATV-ing regardless. To be honest, I wasn't really thrilled about it. Don't really know why...just didn't want to. So we loaded up the vehicle and drove there.


Still rainy, still cold, still not excited...and then we go through the payment and briefing, etc., etc., and BOOM, I AM PUMPED!!!! We hop on the ATV's and head out single file to the dunes. Laura, of course, always the nonconformist wouldn't stay in the line and got in trouble. So as we pull up to the dunes, I was just blown away.


Okay, I know I am an absolute geek, but my favorite thing about video games is that you enter these crazy worlds and experience amazing atmospheres. I have since realized that is what makes me pumped, atmosphere. So, in Zelda, there's always a desert area. Well, pulling up to the dunes was like I was actually entering the Haunted Wasteland. I was beside myself!












We bombed around and had a blast. I got to help Jeff and Erika get their ATV's out of sticky situations. And I tried following Josh, but he was way too fast for my taste. Well, later on I managed to catch up to him, and I decided to follow. I have learned since, never follow Josh. So we're flying along and I look ahead and see Josh kinda wincing. I then realize, "Something's wrong." I let off the throttle only to realize I'm jumping over an edge. I brace myself for impact and absorb all the jolt in my shoulders. I pull up to Josh and he's complaining about his wrists. Good going...

So, unbelievably, the only ATV that flipped was the always responsible Eric. Well done!


After that excitement we returned back to the camp. People dried their clothes over the fire. I went into town and bought pizza for lunch and food for supper. We ate and some of us headed out to play some Bocce on the dunes.


That was exciting. My team lost, but we gave a good run I thought!


mysteeeeerrrrious.....


I think this is Laura and Braeden fighting.


Another failed attempt at camera trickery.


Josh is a psychopath.

That evening I was absolutely wiped out mentally and physically. I went for a walk around the camp and when I came back I went to bed. I felt bad because I wanted to have another talk with the group around the campfire, but I just didn't have the energy.

So, I went to bed.


End of Day Five.

Lasciate Ogne Speranza, Voi Ch'Intrate

Okay, over the last long while I have been contemplating a lot of theological questions, and finally I've been having major epiphanies, but as always, I am apprehensive about sharing my thoughts. Let me just say, these questions no longer matter to me:


1. Can we lose our salvation or is it once saved, always saved?


2. Are we predestined to heaven/hell or do we have free will?


3. Are we saved by faith alone or a combination of faith and works?


4. Is hell everlasting punishment or annihilation?


5. Must we confess our sins repeatedly?

I challenge you to rethink your definitions:

1. What is sin?
2. What is salvation?
3. What is faith?


I expect your answers in by Monday.

Frustration

I'm frustrated today.

sorry if you missed it...

What? What? Why?...Be More Constructive With Your Feedback - Day Four

Today we headed out from Seattle to Oregon. We left a lot later than planned. Mainly because I slept in pretty late, and so did most people (ahem...JOSH!).


After cleaning all our stuff up, it was time for my greatest challenge: pack all of our bags and camping gear into the van. I am so thankful for Tetris in moments like this. We managed to squish everything in, without too much uncomfortability (I just made that word up!).




We had a lovely time on the road. Spencer was the DJ for the trip, handling everyone's iPod's to deliver a stellar driving experience. Although, it was kinda sad for me that once everyone else's iPod's were brought up front, mine never got used again. My music just isn't hip enough for the next generation I suppose.


At some point Ben decided to get naked.


Of course, everytime I go to the States I need to stock up on Red Vines. Those juicy ropes of crazy deliciousness. Janelle hated them of course, and I think Christina said they tasted like soap.

So we finally made it to Florence, Oregon, and we promptly made our way to our campsite. Unfortunately, the weather wasn't so great. At this point I had decided to make the trip more Grad-organized. They are big kids, they can do stuff on their own now, so I didn't really provide that much leadership, I kinda let them be in charge of what we did there. And I think it turned out really well.


Except, the guys weren't much help with the girls' tents (typical!). By the time the girls' tent was up, the rain had totally covered the tarp they had on the ground. Pretty much instantly their tent was soaking wet and couldn't be slept in. So we set up an extra tent.


The setting up of tents.


Hard at work gathering firewood.


What a lovely meal!


Don't really know what Braeden is doing here...


I don't really know what I'm doing either...


Aren't we intimidating?

Erika was showing Jeff how to do this little dance move and of course, Josh and I had to try it out also. And then in came Braeden and stole the show!




Honeyman Park is really cool, I had never been there before. That evening there were some campfire songs and scary stories put on by the park. We only sang one song though...which was fun, mind you, but I did feel like a bit of a fool seeing as how I was the only adult dancing and jumping along following the park ranger. And the scary stories, oh my, they were horrible. The first one was unmentionable, and the second one I had heard before, so that was a letdown!


While the songs and story were going on, the grads slipped out one by one to hang out at the Dunes.




That evening we sat around the campfire and talked. I posed the question, "What is the purpose of church?" I think the only answer I got was that it keeps you accountable? Is that the right phrase? I was a little bothered that that was the only reason that was brought up. What about a place to learn about God (and to talk about him)? A place to vent your emotions and be encouraged? A community that cares for each others' needs? A group that pools their resources to make a difference in the world? I don't know why we only talked about that one reason. But I must say, I really really appreciated some of the honest heartfelt answers that people were giving regarding their perspective or experience with church.


Well, as always, and not surprising, I went to bed before everyone else. And might I add, camping is 100 times better when you have an air mattress!!!

End of Day Four.