LOL...the best is yet to come!

Bush in Town (and cheese) (and life)

What a great day! Bush came to Canada today. And despite all the protestors and excessive media and security and police and Liberals, I enjoyed it. I was refreshed to see that our ties with the US haven't been completely severed by our government. And while I spent half the day on my knees trying to get the stupid dogs to connect, I looked beyond my sick and twisted task to the greater good. Mozzarella. Yes, it is sooooo good. My brain is fried. I haven't had a quality blog in almost a week. I'm sorry. Mmmm, cheeeese. Ya, today was busy. I drove all over the city for the other half of the day...just doing stuff that needed to get done. You know how those days are. Good thing I don't have a job to get in the way of my life! Oh ya, I was gonna update ya. I went for the interview this morning but it didn't sound that appealing. I told him I would get back to him at 4:30pm. So I continued to pray about it all day and give it over to God. I phoned the guy up and he told me the position was filled. I was kinda relieved 'cause I was gonna take the job even though I didn't really want to. But I've realized that God is in complete control and there is a job for me. I just need to relax and enjoy my time off from regular societal nonsense. Too much pressure, mostly from myself. Just gonna relax and enjoy what God has blessed me with. Life. (Oh, and mozzarella!)

And the Greatest Canadian is...

Tommy Douglas. "Who's that?" you might ask. He was the founder of Medicare in Saskatchewan which eventually spread to all of Canada. Basically we should thank him for the heath card in our wallets. He was also a Baptist Minister. A good choice all in all. Check this out: Tommy Douglas Research Institute.

Life Update

Sorry guys. I haven't written anything in a few days. I've been pretty busy between looking for a job, trying to get my sister's dog bred, burning cds for friends, copying 8mm film to vhs for a friend, and hanging out with a couple of friends who came to town for part of the weekend. My sister got into an accident in Regina over the weekend. Nathan (a friend) was driving the car. They stopped in the middle of an intersection to wait for some pedestrians who jolted out onto the street. A taxi driver who didn't see the pedestrians turned left--right into them! It'll probably be a few hundred dollars in damage, but it doesn't take much with how they make vehicles now. And Nathan won't have to pay anything as it wasn't his fault.

After countless hours of job hunting and resume giving I got a call today about a job. A semi-truck detailing job. It's part-time but pays decent. I have an interview tomorrow so we'll see.

Later.

Here's another one. Enjoy! The best ones are coming yet.

Like this one? Check back later for more.

Woah!! Our dollar is just about at $0.85 US! So when Americans go to exchange their money they get $1.18 for every one of their dollars. Pretty soon they'll be comparing their dollar to ours, hehe. Man, when my family went to California a few years ago it was over $1.50 exchange rate! Wait a bit, then let's all go down for a vacation!!

Some interesting links:

Lifesite News - Saskatoon Update on Marriage

Dead Sea Scrolls Research

Create Your Own Nation

Check Out Political Merchandise

God Bless Canada Merchandise

Michael Moore Exposed

Michael Moore Lies

Going to the Movies?

Christian Concerts

My buddy Derek writes a column called Life of Turner for the U of S newspaper "The Sheaf."

I did this survey and here's the results:

You Are a Pundit Blogger!

Your blog is smart, insightful, and always a quality read. Truly appreciated by many, surpassed by only a few.

What kind of blogger are you?

MMHMM

I've been going through a lot lately. Just trying to figure out where my life is headed and where God wants me and stuff. I know that He will use my life wherever I am but sometimes that is honestly not enough. I feel that I need to know where He is directing me re: a vocation/career. I have so many options--youth work, youth pastor, law enforcement, missionary, computer tech. I don't know where to start. I think I'd be good at any and all of those but what do I want to be doing in 10 years? I could narrow it down to 3. Anyway, it's so amazing to know that God is looking out for me in everything. As my eyes fix onto eternity and my reward for this race--that keeps me going. To know that I will be seeing God's face one day is beyond anything a mere human can imagine. That thought leaves me comforted and content being a child of God. Here is how I feel:

I've given up on giving up slowly. I'm blending in so you won't even know me. Apart from this whole world that shares my fate. And this one last bullet you mention. Is my one last shot at redemption. Cause I know to live you must give your life away. And I've been housing all this doubt. And insecurity. And I've been locked inside that house. All the while you hold the key. And I've been dying to get out. And that might be the death of me. And even though there's no way of knowing. Where to go I promise I'm going. Because I got to get out of here. I'm stuck inside this rut that I fell into by mistake. I got to get out of here. And I'm begging you. I'm begging you. I'm begging you to be my escape. I've given up on doing this alone now. Cause I've failed and I'm ready to be shown how. You've told me the way, and now I'm trying to get there. And this life sentence that I'm serving. I admit, that I'm every bit deserving. But the beauty of grace is that it makes life not fair. Because I got to get out of here. Cause I'm afraid that this complacency is something I can't shake. I got to get out of here. And I'm begging you. I'm begging you. I'm begging you to be my escape. I am a hostage to my own humanity. Self detained and forced to live in this mess I've made. And all I'm asking is for you to do what you can with me. But I can't ask you to give what you already gave. I fought you. For so long. I should have let you win. Oh, how we regret those things we do. And all I. Was trying to do was save my own skin. Oh, but so were you.
-RK

Fans are enamored. New ones are discovered daily. Relient K released their album "mmhmm" earlier this month. I have only now begun to really listen to the words and the message. It is an amazing piece of craftsmanship! RK's musical talent complements the solid lyrics perfectly. You gotta listen to this one!

Are You Aware?

Canadian Conservatives to Fight for Parliamentary Vote on Gay Marriage Bill

OTTAWA, November 23, 2004 (LifeSiteNews.com) - Conservatives frustrated by a committee decision last week to declare non-votable a private member's bill defining marriage as a union between one man and one woman, may still see their hopes fulfilled. Conservative MP Rob Moore has appealed the decision of the House of Commons Procedure and House Affairs Committee and will present arguments Thursday in favour of allowing his bill to at least receive a vote.

Conservative MP Bill Casey, one of the committee members, spoke to LifeSiteNews.com today noting that the Conservative Party stands behind bringing the measure to a vote.

However, LifeSiteNews.com has learned that, while members have received letters from gay rights activists objecting to allowing a vote on the bill, very few supporters of the bill have voiced their concerns or are aware that the bill could still come up or a vote.

Supporters of Moore's bill are asking Pro-family Canadians to immediately contact members of the committee and insist that this bill be permitted to advance to debate and a vote in the House.

The members of the committee, their party affiliation, ridings and contact emails follow:

CASEY, William D. (Bill) (Conservative)
Cumberland--Colchester--Musquodoboit Valley, Nova Scotia
Casey.B@parl.gc.ca

BOUDRIA, Don (Liberal)
Glengarry--Prescott--Russell, Ontario
Boudria.D@parl.gc.ca

GUIMOND, Michel (Bloc Québécois)
Montmorency--Charlevoix--Haute-Côte-Nord, Quebec
guimom1@parl.gc.ca

JOHNSTON, F. Dale (Conservative)
Wetaskiwin, Alberta
Johnston.D@parl.gc.ca

BOIVIN, Françoise (Liberal)
Gatineau, Quebec
Boivin.F@parl.gc.ca

GODIN, Yvon (New Democratic Party)
Acadie--Bathurst, New Brunswick
Godin.Y@parl.gc.ca

LONGFIELD, Judi (Liberal)
Whitby--Oshawa, Ontario
Longfield.J@parl.gc.ca

REDMAN, Karen (Liberal)
Kitchener Centre, Ontario
Redman.K@parl.gc.ca

REYNOLDS, John Douglas (Conservative)
West Vancouver--Sunshine Coast--Sea to Sky Country, British Columbia
Reynolds.J@parl.gc.ca

LEBLANC, Dominic (Liberal)
Beauséjour, New Brunswick
Leblanc.D@parl.gc.ca

PICARD, Pauline (Bloc Québécois)
Drummond, Quebec
Picard.P@parl.gc.ca

REID, Scott (Conservative)
Lanark--Frontenac--Lennox and Addington, Ontario
Reid.S@parl.gc.ca

The Name of the Game

Infidelity. It's the name of an upcoming reality show in which married/dating couples find other people to have affairs with. The producers say this kind of entertainment is what sells. They're probably right. In the age of "if it feels good do it" reasoning, anything goes of course. Whether or not it is immoral or degrades the decency of human life is irrelevant--or so they think. History has proves that when a society comes to a point in time where human life and well-being are taking for granted and exploited, it ceases to function. I will let history tell the truth of this. Take a look prior to the fall of the Roman or ancient Greek Empires. They had engaged in indecent acts and immoral behaviour. We now live in a society where adultery, homosexuality, pornography ("art"), etc. are becoming increasingly accepted. There is such a lack of morals, a lack of sacredness for the human body.

Humans are clearly set apart from all other living creatures on earth. We have the attribute of intellect and the ability to reason--and we end up using it for creating pleasure and personal gain. Of course, that is all that really matters right? If I am not happy I need to take any action necessary to become happy. Whether I leave people hurt, or worse, it doesn't matter. This is the reasoning of millions of people in North America. But, "...the joy of the godless lasts but a moment."

There is a difference between being happy and having joy. Throughout history we can see a clear difference between the two. I for one want joy in my life. I have experienced many things in my life. I've been from sea to sea throughout my 23 years of existence. From what I have experienced and learned from others throughout my life, joy can only be found from one source. That source is God.

God Himself clearly teaches humans this. Here is but one example, "splendor and majesty are before him; strength and joy in his dwelling place." I for one want to wait for the eternal pleasure that awaits us if we serve God and seek Him. "...you will fill me with joy in your presence, with eternal pleasures at your right hand."

I could include so many more teachings from the Bible but I think the choice is obvious. True joy can only be found in God. I thank God that we can come to Him at any time because Jesus has bore the penalty of our sins.

Says My Body to My Brain...

"WAKE UP!"

I open my eyes, turn my head, and look at my alarm clock. What the heck, it's only 7:30 in the morning. I'm not due for at least another four hours. I notice the temperature in the room. It's significantly warmer than normal. My mouth is dry and so is my throat. I swallow hard and dry. I get up to get a glass of water from the kitchen and head back to bed. Tossing and turning for fourty-five minutes, I realize that I'm up for the day. How could this be? Going to bed at three 'o clock in the morning usually guarantees me until at least noon.

Maybe the people upstairs have their windows open wider than normal this morning. Or maybe they wanted to get me up at a decent time for some unknown reason. The stomping on the floor wasn't excessive this morning, so that couldn't be the real reason. Maybe the heat was turned up more than normal because they felt sorry for my sister and I waking up in a cold, dark basement day after day. Who am I kidding?

I think back to every prior morning and remember shivers and pulling covers up to reach my face and the little space heater blasting away at my feet. They wouldn't have known what we go through every morning, sometimes afternoons for myself. The fact they keep two windows open at all times in beyond me, even at below freezing temperatures outside.

Now this rant isn't to complain about the people who live above me. No, this little bubble of an idea inside my head to write about my morning, sometimes-afternoon misadventures, grasped my curiousity. I couldn't resist.

Now I know the real reason I woke up in a near sweat, it was so I could share this story with you. And possibly get a chuckle or a smile on your face. Maybe even an audible laugh, I don't know. Hopefully we have all learned something from my escapade this morning. That is to never live below a family of five who owns two dogs (one has this weird growth on its chest) and a tail-less cat.

The End.

Bush For PM

That's right! Canada deserves a better leader. This great nation of ours is suffering because nobody in leadership has the balls to make any right decisions. Liberal-minded people say that it's not about right and wrong, good and bad, it's about making money and big business. What is this?! Some people don't care anymore about sin and dealing with it. They want to live for themselves and their own selfish pleasures. Blinded by this selfishness, they try and push their ideals on other people. Well, I'm fed up with it. It's time Canadians wake up and see what is happening with our government! The majority of Canadians voted against the Liberal party, that's why there is a minority government. What we have here is a bunch of wishy washy, liberal-minded, flip floppers. Kind of like John Kerry. Did I say that out loud?! Yes, yes I sure did! We need a leader who will abolish the forced corrupt liberalism upon our country. Someone who will clearly outline his high standards and morals. Paul Martin was found by the sponsorship investigation committee to have squandered millions of Canadians' hard earned money. He won't take responsibility for his actions. What does it take for people to see that this corrupt Liberal party needs to be ousted?!

TAKE ACTION!

Contact your MP


Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada:

The Honourable Irwin Cotler
Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada
312 West Block House of Commons
Ottawa, Ontario
K1A 0A6

Tel: (613) 992-4621
Fax: (613) 990-7255

webadmin@justice.gc.ca
Department of Justice Canada


Prime Minister of Canada:

The Right Honourable Paul Martin
Prime Minister of Canada
House of Commons
Ottawa, ON K1A 0A6

Tel: (613) 992-4211
Fax: (613) 941-6900

Martin.P@parl.gc.ca
Liberal Party of Canada


Conservative Party of Canada
#1720 - 130 Albert Street
Ottawa, Ontario
K1P 5G4

Toll free: (866) 808-8407
Phone: (613) 755-2000
Fax at: (613) 755-2001

Email

Every county in red is a majority support for Bush.

check out these sites:
http://www.yourewelcomeeverybody.com
http://www.wearenotsorry.com

in response to:
http://72.3.131.10

Hehehe...that's great!

Missionary Wish List

I'm friends with a missionary family that needs your help (Tom & Cindy Larsen; Ericka, Patrick, & Tait). They have been serving up north in Deschambault Lake for a few years now. With no money to buy their three kids something for Christmas, Becka thought we should help them out. She's lived with them off and on for the past 2 years, so she knows first-hand that they deserve this. Here's what you can do:

1. Necessities are as follows: T-SHIRTS, SOCKS, PANTS, BED SHEETS, SLEEPING BAGS, and FOOD.
2. Things they love: BOOKS, CD'S, DVD's, and a DIGITAL VIDEO CAMERA for their ministry.
3. If you would rather give funds for them to pay their bills, that is also acceptable, monetary gifts are tax deductable.
4. You can support them all year round.

EMAIL ME with any questions and to find out exactly who needs what in the family (sizes of clothes, etc.). If you can help, let me know right away what you're going to give (please, only things they can use. i.e. - new stuff).

Thanks ;)

The Greatest Canadian

CBC is running a show called, "The Greatest Canadian." Out of the top ten nominees, I would choose Terry Fox. He didn't invent the light bulb, hockey, or even medi-care, but he was a very strong willed person who did everything he could to raise money and awareness for cancer research. Terry inspired millions of people worldwide to fight for what they believe in. He lit fires under tens of thousands of Canadians, spurring people to live life to the fullest. He ran 5,373 kilometres in 143 days. I'll let Terry speak for himself.

"Today we got up at 4:00 am. As usual, it was tough. If I died, I would die happy because I was doing what I wanted to do. How many people could say that? I went out and did fifteen push-ups in the road and took off. I want to set an example that will never be forgotten."

"I'm not a dreamer, and I'm not saying this will initiate any kind of definitive answer or cure to cancer, but I believe in miracles. I have to."

"...everybody seems to have given up hope of trying. I haven't. It isn't easy and it isn't supposed to be, but I'm accomplishing something. How many people give up a lot to do something good? I'm sure we would have found a cure for cancer twenty years ago if we had really tried."

"When I started this run, I said that if we all gave one dollar, we’d have $22 million for cancer research, and I don’t care man, there’s no reason that isn’t possible. No reason!"

Terry meets up with 10-year old Greg Scott of Welland, Ontario who had also lost his leg to bone cancer. "Greg rode his bike behind me for about six miles and it has to be the most inspirational moment I have had! At night we had a beautiful reception in Terrace Bay. I spoke about Greg and couldn't hold back the emotion."

"I don’t feel that this is unfair. That’s the thing about cancer. I’m not the only one, it happens all the time to people. I’m not special. This just intensifies what I did. It gives it more meaning. It’ll inspire more people. I just wish people would realize that anything’s possible if you try; dreams are made possible if you try."

I'm not the only one who thinks Terry should be Canada's Greatest.

December 23, 1980 – The editors of Canadian Press member newspapers and the radio and television stations serviced by Broadcast News voted Terry Fox, Canadian of the Year. Terry received this honour again in 1981 after his death in June.

June 30, 1999 – Terry Fox is voted Canada's Greatest Hero in a national survey conducted by the Dominion Institute and the Council for Canadian Unity.

Learn more about Terry at:
http://www.terryfoxrun.org

You can vote at:
http://www.cbc.ca/greatest

Cheese Journey?

What's up with my URL anyway? For those of you that don't know me--I like cheese. No, maybe you didn't hear me right, I said I LIKE cheese. You know how women like chocolate...we won't get into that. My favourite kind of cheese is full fat stretched mozzerella. Unbelievable! When I eat my mozza, I have been described as looking like a kid on halloween night. Cheese is better than candy. More importantly, cheese is better for you than candy. Cheese contains high-quality protein; vitamins A, riboflavin (B2), and B12; and minerals such as calcium, phosphorus, and zinc. What got me hooked on cheese is that it prevents cavities. Yeah, right! I'm hooked on cheese because of the taste, of course. Anyway, for more useless facts on cheese visit the link below and explore their site.

So where does the journey part come in? When all 9 pounds and a few ounces of me popped out into this beautiful world, my journey began. Life. It's a struggle one day, a celebration the next. I decided to open up and share with you some of my thoughts and experiences. Instead of writing these unfolding discoveries down on paper for only me and a few others to contemplate, I wanted to offer them to anyone who is willing to take part in reading them. Feel free to voice your opinion in debate or agreement. My email is at the bottom of my home and comment links are at the bottom of everything I post.

What kind of cheese person are you? Found out at:
http://www.ilovecheese.com/cheese_profiler.asp

Heavier Side of Life

Remember I told you about my muffler falling off? Well, I finally took it in today to get fixed. I got to the muffler place and pointed out that the muffler was in the trunk. He went underneath the car and came right back up. He told me that I had a gas leak. I told him I knew that, but it didn't look too bad. He told me to follow him. So, we went down the stairs underneath my precious piece of metal and looked up. Uh, oh. Between the smell of gasoline and the steady drip coming down the side of the gas tank, I knew my pocket would soon be getting lighter. Although, nobody's pockets actually get lighter now-a-days, just that our plastic gets swiped more. Like I always say, "Swipe and forget!" I guess during my trip from my house to the muffler place the leak really started dripping. I then took my nameless Pontiac to a GM dealer to have it looked at. A hundred dollars later they told me there was a leak in the fuel line and all three lines were rusty so they needed to be replaced. Mmhmm (Relient K!!). The parts are coming from Ontario, apparently. As for the exhaust, I need a new pipe and then they'll fit the muffler on it. They say my problems will be solved hopefully by Friday. Again, mmhmm. I guess I will have to get a lame-o job. Great! Sounds like fun. Reality bites. Oh, question: how do I get a job if I don't have a car? Mmhmm. I suppose one might say that I should have already had a job in the two months that I've been sitting on my assets. However, I didn't see one I liked. Or else the one that I liked, I didn't get hired for. But life goes on.

Guess where?

Really cool reflection....I like this one!

Thank You, Thank You!

I never thought this day would come!! My page has received 22 hits. I'm so honoured to have achieved this. First of all, I would like to thank God for all He has given me. I'd like to also thank my family, without your support this wouldn't have been possible. My sister's dog Nikki has played a big part in all of this, I would like to thank her. And last but certainly not least, I would like to thank you, the reader for your continued support of everything that I do! Thank you and goodnight.

Let Loose

People need to let loose. If we don't, we either go insane or become like robots. I for one don't want to become like what I see in most middle-aged working class people--dull. Although I'm not middle-aged and I'm certainly not working, this is how I feel. We need to laugh more. Tell a joke to your boss, poke a co-worker, go outside and yell, laugh during an exam, smile at strangers, jump up and down for no reason. I'll tell you this--when I turn 65, I'm gonna jump up and down and yell real loud just beacuse I can. Because I still have breath to do it, because God blesses me every day. So come on, let loose! Do something crazy that you never do!

I'm going to see Doc Walker tonight at the Broadway Theatre. Should be good. It's something different. I haven't been to a concert in ages! It'll just be like old times, eh Becka?! Until next time...

Election, what election?

It's election day today in the US of A. Although not many Canadians will be following it, most want to know if Bush loses or not. We, as Canadians, are lovers of peace. We don't like it when people start wars. Hmm, isn't that just lovely. Wake up, Canada! There is "a time for war and a time for peace," whether we like it or not (Ecclesiastes 3:8). So the question remains: is this a time for war? I believe that George W. Bush is a man of God and in being such, his decisions are sifted through a grid of Biblical values. Many leaders have been lead to war, by God, during the existence of sin.

The truth is that Saddam Hussein has killed thousands upon thousands of his own people. Even if there aren't weapons of mass destruction, a dangerous leader has been taken out of power. But at what cost, you ask. Thousands of innocent lives have been taken, but how many more would have been taken by Hussein? Bush will be held accountable for all of his actions. But if he was acting on the leading of the Holy Spirit, who are we to disagree? The next question that remains is: how do we know that Bush is filled with the Holy Spirit of God? We will have to sift this through our Biblical values grid, do our own research, and ask God Himself.