Monday, July 26, 2010
My bear hands...
My friend Amy is obsessed with puns...and is really good at utilising them at the best (or worst) moments. This is from a site that was made just for her:
Sunday, July 25, 2010
God’s Word in Physical Form
John’s Gospel opens with, “In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. He was in the beginning with God...And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us” (1:1–2,14).
Jesus is God’s Word, off the page and in the flesh.
Sally Lloyd-Jones puts it this way in The Jesus Storybook Bible (emphasis added):
This messenger [Jesus] would be called God’s own Son. He would be called ‘The Word’ because he himself would be God’s Message. God’s Message translated into our own language. Everything God wanted to say to the whole world—in a person.
(From the Mars Hill blog)
Jesus is God’s Word, off the page and in the flesh.
Sally Lloyd-Jones puts it this way in The Jesus Storybook Bible (emphasis added):
This messenger [Jesus] would be called God’s own Son. He would be called ‘The Word’ because he himself would be God’s Message. God’s Message translated into our own language. Everything God wanted to say to the whole world—in a person.
(From the Mars Hill blog)
Saturday, July 24, 2010
Soccer and Metamorphosis
Things went back to normal pretty quickly after the World Cup...almost too quickly. Before the Spanish team touched down in Madrid, our street vendors were back to selling coat hangers, socks and DVDs - and not the flags and mirror socks we has gotten so used to - as if the last month hadn't really happened.
I am not going to give my opinion on the actual sport, as other than now understanding the "off-sides" rule, knowing a little more about which flag belongs to which country, and who has the best looking team (Spain) - I still dont have nearly enough knowledge to make any comment or judgement on players skills.
Being the adamantly patriotic gal I am, I stuck to supporting only African teams for as long as I could, and then traded my allegiance daily as the rest of South Africa tended to do. I hear that this team swapping phenomenon amazed the British. But then again, we're into loving our neighbours. (Ouch!)
There were so many reasons for South Africa to hold her head as high as she possibly could when it came to the planning and running of this super large scale event. Especially when you think about all the doubts many locals (sis on you) and foreigners had of our capabilities, infrastructure, and processes.
As for me - my absolutely, totally most proud moment of the entire experience was the day every host citizen became Ghanaian to support our fellow Africans into their Round 16 game. The dedication, love and support that Team Ghana received...THAT's Ubuntu baby! Everyone felt it, and it is something that should be practiced and celebrated daily!
Here is Zapiro's portrayal of how the game (sadly) panned out:
Despite all the goals, the "stop, drop and roll"s, the vuvuzelas, and every detail that made the World Cup the spectacular event that it was, my favorite moment actually had very little to do with soccer.
There was more honesty and more charisma in what one man had to say than in any other report during all 64 matches. I dont think anyone was more blown away by the magnificence of everything Soccer City is, and represents, than our very own Archbishop!
The speech that Desmond Tutu made on the night of the Celebration concert was my highlight of the entire month! I am sorry to say that I dont think Madiba himself could have made it more entertaining. Tutu dressed up, he might (or might not) have had too many Red Bulls during the day, but regardless, he and his rainbow nation were in Dreamland...and you couldn't hold this dreamer down!
He had some classic statements that were so unexpected/random that they have even been incorporated into a song! Here are my two favorite comments:
"I'm dreaming, I'm dreaming. It's so beautiful - wake me up!"
"We want to say to the world: 'Thank you for helping this ugly, ugly worm, or caterpillar which we were, to become a beautiful, beautiful butterfly"
Sadly, our religious leader has decided to call it quits to public appearances. Just as he was getting entertaining, 'someone' suggests that it's time to hang up his mauve outfits and sip Rooibos at home while watching the soaps. Oh well, at least he got to experience the Africa he had always dreamed of, and fought so hard for.
Thanks for the laughs, Des!
"Africa is the cradle of humanity so we welcome you all, every single one of you. We are all Africans" Desmond Tutu
I am not going to give my opinion on the actual sport, as other than now understanding the "off-sides" rule, knowing a little more about which flag belongs to which country, and who has the best looking team (Spain) - I still dont have nearly enough knowledge to make any comment or judgement on players skills.
Being the adamantly patriotic gal I am, I stuck to supporting only African teams for as long as I could, and then traded my allegiance daily as the rest of South Africa tended to do. I hear that this team swapping phenomenon amazed the British. But then again, we're into loving our neighbours. (Ouch!)
There were so many reasons for South Africa to hold her head as high as she possibly could when it came to the planning and running of this super large scale event. Especially when you think about all the doubts many locals (sis on you) and foreigners had of our capabilities, infrastructure, and processes.
As for me - my absolutely, totally most proud moment of the entire experience was the day every host citizen became Ghanaian to support our fellow Africans into their Round 16 game. The dedication, love and support that Team Ghana received...THAT's Ubuntu baby! Everyone felt it, and it is something that should be practiced and celebrated daily!
Here is Zapiro's portrayal of how the game (sadly) panned out:
Despite all the goals, the "stop, drop and roll"s, the vuvuzelas, and every detail that made the World Cup the spectacular event that it was, my favorite moment actually had very little to do with soccer.
There was more honesty and more charisma in what one man had to say than in any other report during all 64 matches. I dont think anyone was more blown away by the magnificence of everything Soccer City is, and represents, than our very own Archbishop!
The speech that Desmond Tutu made on the night of the Celebration concert was my highlight of the entire month! I am sorry to say that I dont think Madiba himself could have made it more entertaining. Tutu dressed up, he might (or might not) have had too many Red Bulls during the day, but regardless, he and his rainbow nation were in Dreamland...and you couldn't hold this dreamer down!
He had some classic statements that were so unexpected/random that they have even been incorporated into a song! Here are my two favorite comments:
"I'm dreaming, I'm dreaming. It's so beautiful - wake me up!"
"We want to say to the world: 'Thank you for helping this ugly, ugly worm, or caterpillar which we were, to become a beautiful, beautiful butterfly"
Sadly, our religious leader has decided to call it quits to public appearances. Just as he was getting entertaining, 'someone' suggests that it's time to hang up his mauve outfits and sip Rooibos at home while watching the soaps. Oh well, at least he got to experience the Africa he had always dreamed of, and fought so hard for.
Thanks for the laughs, Des!
"Africa is the cradle of humanity so we welcome you all, every single one of you. We are all Africans" Desmond Tutu
Friday, July 23, 2010
Rock 'n Roll Confidential
Rock 'n Roll Confidential have a section on their website for worst band photos...and then they comment on them...(please excuse some of the language)
There's not a thing in this picture that makes a lick of sense
The honesty's too much for the guy on the right
Take away the guitars and you've got a typical Saturday night for these guys
So very close
Passengers, we may experience some slight turbulence due to some Emo-geek accumulation on the right wing
There's not a thing in this picture that makes a lick of sense
The honesty's too much for the guy on the right
Take away the guitars and you've got a typical Saturday night for these guys
So very close
Passengers, we may experience some slight turbulence due to some Emo-geek accumulation on the right wing
Guess who had no idea the Superbowl was on last night
Fred, get Central on the horn. Tell 'em 47 is clogged up with Douchebags again
Break's over, Douchebags. These groceries ain't gonna bag themselves
Bowl-mullet thinks he has a shot with the singer. He is mistaken.
Being in a band with this guy has got to be a ball
Quote of the Day
"Too many people overvalue what they are not and undervalue what they are." - Malcolm Forbes
Toxicty
Something to read...I havent had anything interesting to come up with myself.
I-TUNES SHUFFLE QUIZ
RULES
1. Put your music player on shuffle.
2. For each question, press the next button (ONLY ONCE!!!) to get your answer.
3. YOU MUST WRITE THAT SONG NAME DOWN NO MATTER HOW SILLY IT SOUNDS - even if it is incredibly embarrassing.
4. Tag 15 friends who might enjoy doing the same as well as the person you got the note from.
1.IF SOMEONE SAYS "IS THIS OKAY" YOU SAY?
Be Still and Breathe - Ivoryline
2.WHAT WOULD BEST DESCRIBE YOUR PERSONALITY?
Perfect - Nemisis
(I swear it's what came up!)
3.WHAT DO YOU LIKE IN A GUY/GIRL?
You and I - aKing
(You are a lung full of water...me, I am an appetite...)
4.WHAT IS YOUR LIFE'S PURPOSE?
Lonely, lonely - Taking Back Sunday
(Gee - great!)
5.WHAT IS YOUR MOTTO?
Redeeming Love - Harbourlight
6.WHAT DO YOUR FRIENDS THINK OF YOU?
Walk the World - Charlie Hall
7.WHAT DO YOU THINK ABOUT VERY OFTEN?
Summer, man - Taking Back Sunday
(Ha ha ha...soooo true!)
8.WHAT IS 2+2?
Beautiful Mystery - Harris Tweed
(I try keep my dyslexia to myself - FB busted!)
9.WHAT DO YOU THINK OF YOUR BEST FRIEND?
Brainiac - Chevelle
10.WHAT DO YOU THINK OF THE PERSON YOU LIKE?
Against All Odds - aKing
11.WHAT IS YOUR LIFE STORY?
Hurt Enough - Harris Tweed
(No Comment)
12.WHAT DO YOU WANT TO BE WHEN YOU GROW UP?
Pure Shores - All Saints
13.WHAT DO YOU THINK WHEN YOU SEE THE PERSON YOU LIKE?
Ever Wondered - Harbourlight
(Ha! YES!!?)
14.WHAT DO YOUR PARENTS THINK OF YOU?
Saturdays - Chevelle
(They think I treat every day like a Saturday maybe...)
15.WHAT WILL YOU DANCE TO AT YOUR WEDDING?
Faith - George Michael
(THIS IS MY FAVORITE PARTY SONG EVER!!! I will SO dance to it - even if it's by myself!!! Well, I guess it would be nice...if I could touch your body...)
16.WHAT WILL THEY PLAY AT YOUR FUNERAL?
God of this City - Chris Tomlin
17.WHAT IS YOUR HOBBY/INTEREST?
Better Days - Farryl Purkiss
(It's all the day-dreaming I do)
18.WHAT IS YOUR BIGGEST SECRET?
Diary of Jane - Breaking Benjamin
19.WHAT DO YOU THINK OF YOUR FRIENDS?
Holy Train - aKing
20.WHAT'S THE WORST THING THAT COULD HAPPEN?
Somebody - Depeche Mode
(NNOOOOOOO!!)
21.HOW WILL YOU DIE?
Only Reason - Evolver
22.WHAT IS ONE THING YOU REGRET?
Lets Start a Fight - Parlotones
23.WHAT MAKES YOU LAUGH?
Did you feel the mountains tremble - Hillsong United & Delirious
24.WHAT MAKES YOU CRY?
I'm in love - Madrugada
25.WILL YOU EVER GET MARRIED?
*holding thumbs*
Hearts & Minds - Ivoryline
(That'll do...looking more positive)
26.WHAT SCARES YOU THE MOST?
Once I Arrive - aKing
(Ha! I hate going to places on my own - this is seriously something that scares me!)
27.DOES ANYONE LIKE YOU?
Set ourselves up - aKing
(*Sigh*)
29.IF YOU COULD GO BACK IN TIME, WHAT WOULD YOU CHANGE?
Everything Counts - Depeche Mode
30.WHAT HURTS RIGHT NOW?
Love in an Elevator - Aerosmith
31. WHAT DID YOU LEARN IN LIFE?
Remind me I'm Alive - Ivoryline
32.WHAT WILL YOU POST THIS AS?
Toxicity - Josie Fields (Covering System of a Down)
I-TUNES SHUFFLE QUIZ
RULES
1. Put your music player on shuffle.
2. For each question, press the next button (ONLY ONCE!!!) to get your answer.
3. YOU MUST WRITE THAT SONG NAME DOWN NO MATTER HOW SILLY IT SOUNDS - even if it is incredibly embarrassing.
4. Tag 15 friends who might enjoy doing the same as well as the person you got the note from.
1.IF SOMEONE SAYS "IS THIS OKAY" YOU SAY?
Be Still and Breathe - Ivoryline
2.WHAT WOULD BEST DESCRIBE YOUR PERSONALITY?
Perfect - Nemisis
(I swear it's what came up!)
3.WHAT DO YOU LIKE IN A GUY/GIRL?
You and I - aKing
(You are a lung full of water...me, I am an appetite...)
4.WHAT IS YOUR LIFE'S PURPOSE?
Lonely, lonely - Taking Back Sunday
(Gee - great!)
5.WHAT IS YOUR MOTTO?
Redeeming Love - Harbourlight
6.WHAT DO YOUR FRIENDS THINK OF YOU?
Walk the World - Charlie Hall
7.WHAT DO YOU THINK ABOUT VERY OFTEN?
Summer, man - Taking Back Sunday
(Ha ha ha...soooo true!)
8.WHAT IS 2+2?
Beautiful Mystery - Harris Tweed
(I try keep my dyslexia to myself - FB busted!)
9.WHAT DO YOU THINK OF YOUR BEST FRIEND?
Brainiac - Chevelle
10.WHAT DO YOU THINK OF THE PERSON YOU LIKE?
Against All Odds - aKing
11.WHAT IS YOUR LIFE STORY?
Hurt Enough - Harris Tweed
(No Comment)
12.WHAT DO YOU WANT TO BE WHEN YOU GROW UP?
Pure Shores - All Saints
13.WHAT DO YOU THINK WHEN YOU SEE THE PERSON YOU LIKE?
Ever Wondered - Harbourlight
(Ha! YES!!?)
14.WHAT DO YOUR PARENTS THINK OF YOU?
Saturdays - Chevelle
(They think I treat every day like a Saturday maybe...)
15.WHAT WILL YOU DANCE TO AT YOUR WEDDING?
Faith - George Michael
(THIS IS MY FAVORITE PARTY SONG EVER!!! I will SO dance to it - even if it's by myself!!! Well, I guess it would be nice...if I could touch your body...)
16.WHAT WILL THEY PLAY AT YOUR FUNERAL?
God of this City - Chris Tomlin
17.WHAT IS YOUR HOBBY/INTEREST?
Better Days - Farryl Purkiss
(It's all the day-dreaming I do)
18.WHAT IS YOUR BIGGEST SECRET?
Diary of Jane - Breaking Benjamin
19.WHAT DO YOU THINK OF YOUR FRIENDS?
Holy Train - aKing
20.WHAT'S THE WORST THING THAT COULD HAPPEN?
Somebody - Depeche Mode
(NNOOOOOOO!!)
21.HOW WILL YOU DIE?
Only Reason - Evolver
22.WHAT IS ONE THING YOU REGRET?
Lets Start a Fight - Parlotones
23.WHAT MAKES YOU LAUGH?
Did you feel the mountains tremble - Hillsong United & Delirious
24.WHAT MAKES YOU CRY?
I'm in love - Madrugada
25.WILL YOU EVER GET MARRIED?
*holding thumbs*
Hearts & Minds - Ivoryline
(That'll do...looking more positive)
26.WHAT SCARES YOU THE MOST?
Once I Arrive - aKing
(Ha! I hate going to places on my own - this is seriously something that scares me!)
27.DOES ANYONE LIKE YOU?
Set ourselves up - aKing
(*Sigh*)
29.IF YOU COULD GO BACK IN TIME, WHAT WOULD YOU CHANGE?
Everything Counts - Depeche Mode
30.WHAT HURTS RIGHT NOW?
Love in an Elevator - Aerosmith
31. WHAT DID YOU LEARN IN LIFE?
Remind me I'm Alive - Ivoryline
32.WHAT WILL YOU POST THIS AS?
Toxicity - Josie Fields (Covering System of a Down)
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