I'll Drink to That

Ron White's simple philosophy on life:
"I believe that if life gives you lemons, you should make lemonade. And try to find somebody whose life gives them vodka, and have a party."

He said, "I don't know why you wear a bra; you've got nothing to put in it."
She said, "You wear pants don't you?"

He said, "Shall we try swapping positions tonight?"
She said, "That's a good idea - You stand by the ironing board while I sit on the sofa."

He said, "What have you been doing with all the grocery money I gave you?"
She said, "Turn sideways and look in the mirror."

On a wall in a ladies room:
"My husband follows me everywhere"
Written just below it:
"I do not"

Q. How does a man show that he is planning for the future?
A. He buys tow cases of beer.

Q. What is the difference between men and government bonds?
A. The bonds mature.

Q. Why are blonde jokes so short?
A. So men can remember them.

Q. How many men does it take to change a roll of toilet paper?
A. We don't know; it has never happened.

Q. Why is it difficult to find men who are sensitive, caring and good-looking?
A. They already have boyfriends.

Q. Why are married women heavier than single women?
A. Single women come home, see what is in the fridge and go to bed. Married women come home, see what is in the bed and go to the fridge.

Man says to God:
"Why did you make woman so beautiful?
God says:
"So you would love her."
"But God," the man says, "why did you make her so dumb?"
God says:
"So she would love you."

HAHAHA!

Sad Sports Fan

Well, my last two posts were about sports...and this is one sad fan.
The Dallas Mavs loss, despite their commanding lead in the beginning of the series. And the US team is out of the World Cup. They played okay. I was just hoping for more. Next chance to prove ourselves - 4 more years!

Other than that, June has been a really busy month at work for me with Orientation every week (during Ort weeks I teach 3 days/week & have zero office time & somehow I am supposed to get all the office stuff done). Plus, we have gone out of town the last two weekends (to Angel Fire, NM & to visit the Barkers). I will try to post some of those pictures later this week.

I am ready for July - Nana Camp & vacation! Yeehaw!

Go MAVS!

That was just an old-fashioned butt-kickin' last night!
2 games ahead...They're in it to win it!
GO MAVS!

World Cup

The World Cup kicked off today. The US plays the Czech Republic (I think they're ranked #2 in the world) on Monday. And then we play Italy later in the week. I hope we play well & show the world that Americans can play football/soccer too!

My favorite sport throughout my life has been soccer. I loved playing - started at age 8 and played until I went into nursing school. I have considered playing since we moved back to Lubbock...but I think I am way too out of shape & I have no idea where I'd find the time. But I love the game - I'll always be a fan!

Any other soccer fans?

Recent reads

"Raising Happy Kids" by Elizabeth Hartley-Brewer
A quick and easy read with lots of common sense tips and reminders (at least they were common sense to me, but maybe that is only because I have had such great models of what it is to be a good parent). It was re-assuring to hear that I am on the right track (not that I was worried about that). Included some great "action plans" for the taking care of the kids and taking care of yourself.

"Theirs is the Kingdom: Celebrating the Gospel in Urban America" by Robert D. Lupton
A moving compilation of one man's reflections/observations/experiences as he operates community services in a high crime area of Atlanta. I love this one & would recommend it to anyone. I'll even share a few excerpts...

"I pray that one day God will bring in a new order in which human beings will rejoice with those who rejoice and weep with those who weep. Perhaps on that day we will refuse the gains made at the expense of others and our success will be measured by the quality of our servanthood to humanity."

"I cannot fully care for one who is suffering without entering into his pain...Care is the bigger part of cure."

"I tire of being hooked, deceived, taken from. But when I consider the safer ways of giving, the impersonal media appeals, the professional mailings that would free me from contagion and protect me from seeing the whole picture, I know I must continue touching and being touched. At least I am touched by persons with names and familiar faces...I will opt to be manipulated in person."

Okay, I have to stop. There are many, many more. And my favorite ones are longer...Just go read the book. It's only 121 pages & it's broken into easily digestible pieces!

My current favorite jam out song

"My Savior, My God" by Aaron Shust from the album titled "Anything Worth Saying"

It is totally awesome! I shout. I cry. I'm moved.
Check it out for yourself!