Blimy Cow

     This is one of my favorite YouTubers! If you're ever feeling in the dumps and need a laugh to cheer you up, this guy is great! A strong Christian, with a heart for -- what I call -- out of the box truth. Out of the box truth is the truth of Christianity without the denominational strings attached. Here are two of my favorite videos regarding Homeschoolers:

Music and Lyrics

For those of you that don't know me, I love music. Well, I had an interesting experience today with music and why listening -- I mean REALLY listening -- to lyrics is extremely IMPORTANT!

I really like the band The Script. I think they have a cool sound and the songs I've heard on the radio seem morally neutral. I decided to buy their CD so that I could enjoy them all the time in my car...

I unwrap the disc an slide it into my CD player and begin bouncing to some fun music when *BAM* the lead singer almost yells an atrocious curse word. I was shocked but continued to listen to the music because I really, REALLY liked it. After playing it a couple times, the swear word started getting to me; so, I decided to re-burn the disc without the curse (I have an editing program). Thinking my problem is now solved I keep having fun with the music.

*Today* I was walking with my Dad and started singing one of the songs from the CD. "So if you see Kay, will you tell her that I love her / And if you see Kay, let her know that I want her back". He looks at me funny and asks, "Who are you singing?" I explain to him about the CD I bought and that this was one of my favorite songs.

"Sing that part again," he asked; which I did. "Are you so naive that you don't even hear what you're saying?" he asked. Evidently I was when to my utter amazement and sheer horror, he told me that "if you see Kay" was a not-so-creative way of spelling out "the F-word".

Talk about a rain on my little party of innocence day. I nearly cried when I found out (not to mention being crushed that the band I liked was being deceptive.) Here I am, thinking I'm singing about a girl named "Kay" when I get hit with a bullet the size of a book of lyrics.

Let this be both a lesson and a warning to music lovers. Be careful what you listen to, and if there is even a hint of "inappropriateness" in an artist, there is probably WAY more (in unexpected places to say the least.)

*Sad Face* :(

Survey!

1. What's your favorite time of the day, and why?
Morning or early evening. These are my magic moments when the world seems to come alive with thoughts and sights that seem to melt away in the bright sunlight. These are the times when dreams are made, and do I love to dream!

2. If health wasn't an issue, what food could you live off of?
My mom's greek salad! It is the best food IN THE WORLD!!! It's got all my favorite foods: olives, feta cheese, tomatoes, artichokes... YUM!

3. If you could have one wish granted (besides wishing for more wishes), what would it be?
To buy Barns and Noble AND Border's bookstores.

4. What's one thing that you get teased about a lot?
I don't like to be touched. It makes be feel threatened and uncomfortable. People, for some reason, take joy in tormenting me with ceaseless poking and petting!

5. If you could choose one movie, book, or TV show to spend your life in, which would you pick? What type of character would you be?
Either Stardust or the Princess Bride (I can't decide between the two) I would be the damsel who is usually in distress, but I can turn around and help the hero with my secret abilities.

6. If you could have one talent that you don't already have, what would it be?
To be able to learn any language quickly and easily OR to be able to read any book at lightning speed!

7.If money were no object, where would you go on vacation?
I've always wanted to go on a 1-2 year world tour. I want to visit all the major sights in Europe, see Turkey, India, Japan etc. I want to see the WORLD!

8. If you were an awesome singer, which genre would you sing?
Rock. Like Chris Daughtry, but the girl version.

9. If you could have a $10,000 shopping spree to one store, what would it be?
Jo-Ann fabrics or Hobby Lobby, I could make all the costumes I dream of...

10. If you could live in any point in time, when would it be?
I like it right now (with all of our tchnology and modern convineces) but I think it would be really cool to live back when ladies and gentleman held balls and huge dance parties.

11. If every outfit in your wardrobe had to be one color, what would it be?
AH! One color? I love blue. But I love red too... I guess all different shades of blue.

12. If you were one of the seven dwarves, which one would you be?
(Doc, Grumpy, Sneezy, Sleepy, Bashful, Happy, or Dopey)
Somewhere between Doc and Happy ;)

13. What's the last album you listened to?
Seth Lakeman's Poor Man's Heaven.

14. What's something we'd be surprised to know about you?
I put yogurt on my cereal -- not milk.


Now it's your turn! Have fun with it, and post a link in the comments below, I'd love to read your answers!

Funny Clothes

Sometimes we just need to buckle down, take a gook look in the mirror, and laugh!











Love your shoes!























Can YOU do the Cancan?



















Pumpkin, Zucchini, and Marshmallow cream. ALL IN ONE PLACE!























Hm, I can't seem to get any reception...





















Last I checked, the little drummer boy didn't wear red.

















How did you know I wanted salad?
















"He will yet fill your mouth with laughter And your lips with shouting." Job 8:21

A Note to Goofballs

Here is a letter my best friend's dad posted on facebook. I thought it was hysterical -- being a daughter -- but I also thought it brought up some good points (my dad can be quite terrifying at times too).

"A Note to Goofballs Who Are Interested In My Daughters....


My daughters have reached the age where they are attracting goof balls .... boys. What's worse, my daughters are thrilled by the attention.

I'm not allowing my daughters to date. Until my daughters reach an age where they can abandon their life and decide to merge all their desires, hopes and dreams with this goof ball's they have no business dating. In the words of a famous philosopher, Emily Fisher, all dating relationships will end in one of two ways. They will either get married or break up. I wish to spare my daughters the pain, suffering, and junk that goes with so many high school sweet heart relationships.

If you are a goof ball reading this, I have some advice. Be my daughter's friend. This will keep you and my daughter out of trouble with me, and it is also a sign of maturity. A relationship built on friendship has a much better chance of being long term, than any relationship built on butterflies. If a friendship does not develop, move on and count yourself fortunate. You have not spent money on dates, nor have you spent the emotional energy that goes into a dating relationship.

As a father, I can so relate to Roxanne's dad in the "Goofy Movie." See the following video.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YR0XhGCz1dU

I don't want to talk to these goof balls, I don't want to associate with them, and I wish they would all just go away! But since I don't see that happening, the following is list of characteristics that I hope my daughters find in a man.

1. Christian. A saving faith in Jesus Christ will carry a relationship through the challenges of life, both good and bad.

2. Friendship. Again, a relationship built on friendship has a much better chance of being long term, than any relationship built on butterflies.

3. Respect for other people; respect for my daughter; respect for authority.

4. Healthy relationship with his parents.

5. A clue about what he is going to do with the rest of your life. If he is in college, then he needs to be a significant way through with his studies; for example a junior in a field where he can conceivably get a job. If college is not part of his plans, then a significant job for the last 2+ years.

6. Involvement in a church."

If you are a girl who does not have a godly man for a father, please take note, and remember what's been said when you are considering a guy.

If you are a guy, this will certainly make things easier when you are dealing with the father of a girl you are interested in. He was a guy once too and knows everything that you're going through -- EVERYTHING! So when he towers over you and intimidates you, he only wants to make absolutely sure that you're gong to take care of his girl, and that you're not just "in it for the ride" like so many are.

Dear Gentlmen,

My Dear Gentlemen,
Do you wonder why it takes girls so long to get ready to go places? What in the world could they be doing that takes forever, while it only takes you ten minutes? Well, for those of you who are curious, here is a girl's time-table for an average outing (we're not talking prom here, just something simple like school or a dinner-date) which explains what takes so dang long!!!

Attire:
Check Temperature (we don't like to be too hot or too cold) - 3 minutes
Check Weather (notes for umbrella or sweater) - 5 minutes
Choose Top - 5 minutes
Choose Pants/Skirt - 5 minutes
Figure-out which shoes would be most appropriate for the outing - 7 minutes
Pick out Accecories - 4 minutes
Pick out Jewelry - 3 minutes

Prep. Work:
Shower (full shower = wash hair & shave legs) - 20 minutes
Blow-dry Hair - 10-15 minutes
Style Hair - 15 minutes
Lotion - 5 minutes
Perfume - 30 seconds

Make-up:
Foundation - 5 minutes
Powder - 1 minute
Blush - 30 seconds
Eyeshadow - 5 minutes
Eyeliner - 3 minutes
Mascara - 2 minutes
Lip liner - 1 minute
Lipstick - 1 minute
Lip gloss - 30 seconds

Assemble:
Get Dressed - 4 minutes
Pack Purse - 3 minutes

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Total Time = 93.5 - 98.5 minutes or 1 hour and 34 minutes to 1 hour and 40 minutes.

Now that you know what work we girls go through to look nice for you guys, please, notice. When you compliment us, it lets us know that you care about all the work that we went through for you. (And if you're worried, we never get tired of the same compliment over and over again :D)

Top 100

I found this while doing some writing research, and I found it absolutly hysterical! It's copyright to Peter Anspach and if you'd like to read the whole list click here. Here's 1-25.

The Top 100 Things I'd Do
If I Ever Became An Evil Overlord

1. My Legions of Terror will have helmets with clear plexiglass visors, not face-concealing ones.

2. My ventilation ducts will be too small to crawl through.

3. My noble half-brother whose throne I usurped will be killed, not kept anonymously imprisoned in a forgotten cell of my dungeon.

4. Shooting is not too good for my enemies.

5. The artifact which is the source of my power will not be kept on the Mountain of Despair beyond the River of Fire guarded by the Dragons of Eternity. It will be in my safe-deposit box. The same applies to the object which is my one weakness.

6. I will not gloat over my enemies' predicament before killing them.

7. When I've captured my adversary and he says, "Look, before you kill me, will you at least tell me what this is all about?" I'll say, "No." and shoot him. No, on second thought I'll shoot him then say "No."

8. After I kidnap the beautiful princess, we will be married immediately in a quiet civil ceremony, not a lavish spectacle in three weeks' time during which the final phase of my plan will be carried out.

9. I will not include a self-destruct mechanism unless absolutely necessary. If it is necessary, it will not be a large red button labelled "Danger: Do Not Push". The big red button marked "Do Not Push" will instead trigger a spray of bullets on anyone stupid enough to disregard it. Similarly, the ON/OFF switch will not clearly be labelled as such.

10. I will not interrogate my enemies in the inner sanctum -- a small hotel well outside my borders will work just as well.

11. I will be secure in my superiority. Therefore, I will feel no need to prove it by leaving clues in the form of riddles or leaving my weaker enemies alive to show they pose no threat.

12. One of my advisors will be an average five-year-old child. Any flaws in my plan that he is able to spot will be corrected before implementation.

13. All slain enemies will be cremated, or at least have several rounds of ammunition emptied into them, not left for dead at the bottom of the cliff. The announcement of their deaths, as well as any accompanying celebration, will be deferred until after the aforementioned disposal.

14. The hero is not entitled to a last kiss, a last cigarette, or any other form of last request.

15. I will never employ any device with a digital countdown. If I find that such a device is absolutely unavoidable, I will set it to activate when the counter reaches 117 and the hero is just putting his plan into operation.

16. I will never utter the sentence "But before I kill you, there's just one thing I want to know."

17. When I employ people as advisors, I will occasionally listen to their advice.

18. I will not have a son. Although his laughably under-planned attempt to usurp power would easily fail, it would provide a fatal distraction at a crucial point in time.

19. I will not have a daughter. She would be as beautiful as she was evil, but one look at the hero's rugged countenance and she'd betray her own father.

20. Despite its proven stress-relieving effect, I will not indulge in maniacal laughter. When so occupied, it's too easy to miss unexpected developments that a more attentive individual could adjust to accordingly.

21. I will hire a talented fashion designer to create original uniforms for my Legions of Terror, as opposed to some cheap knock-offs that make them look like Nazi stormtroopers, Roman footsoldiers, or savage Mongol hordes. All were eventually defeated and I want my troops to have a more positive mind-set.

22. No matter how tempted I am with the prospect of unlimited power, I will not consume any energy field bigger than my head.

23. I will keep a special cache of low-tech weapons and train my troops in their use. That way -- even if the heroes manage to neutralize my power generator and/or render the standard-issue energy weapons useless -- my troops will not be overrun by a handful of savages armed with spears and rocks.

24. I will maintain a realistic assessment of my strengths and weaknesses. Even though this takes some of the fun out of the job, at least I will never utter the line "No, this cannot be! I AM INVINCIBLE!!!" (After that, death is usually instantaneous.)

25. No matter how well it would perform, I will never construct any sort of machinery which is completely indestructible except for one small and virtually inaccessible vulnerable spot.