Interesting

Last Friday, I had to call in sick to work and decided to rent a movie while Tye was at work for the evening. Something to keep me occupied for a little while. I had heard a few people talk about this documentary named Food, INC. (In case you were wondering which you probably aren't but if you were, I have become kind of a lover of documentaries. I think some of them are pretty interesting) So, I decided to check this one out on Friday. I don't suggest it for those of you that have a weak stomach. Not that it's graphic. Just the concept what they are addressing is a little gross. Basically, the film is about what happens with your food from the farm to the supermarket. It was really interesting to see how farming has evolved over the years and really made me think about stuff that I am buying. The one thing that really stands out to me is the fact that we are a nation that deals so much with obesity and weight related diseases. We dump what seems to be tons of money into these things but we make eating healthy so very expensive. Low income families have no chance to eat healthy. Why would you eat vegetables that cost $3-$4 for one piece of veggie when you can drive to Burger King and get several hamburgers and fries for $5? It's seems so backwards. The film really challenges people to look at the products that they are buying. Buying locally from farmers markets and other such places helps vote for fresh products. Growing your own food, even just a little bit helps vote for fresh products also.

Some interesting thoughts........

Sun Chips Decomposing Bag Experiment

Greetings to all our readers out there. Here is an update on the great decomposing chip bag experiment of 2010.
Ma dug it up today and said that it really only has one chunk left to go before it is fully dissolved. You can tell from the pic that its doing what its supposed to. So cool! Come on world, lets get on board with decomposing packaging!


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So Good.........

If you have been getting these songs by Justin, don't forget to pick up the last one "Still Breathing". Justin's wife, Falon, sings on this song and it's incredible.

The Incredible Decomposing Chips Bag

Alright everyone. I forget now how many weeks into our decomposing bag experiment we are. I think it's been about 7 weeks since we buried the bag. Ma and I have decided we need some good unearthing music each week. Hum the Superman theme when you look at these photos. Don't know the tune? Google or itunes it. Then hum it.


The unearthing has begun.


Ma reports that it is definitely starting to break up now. If my calculations are right, we have 4 weeks for this thing to completely disappear. We'll see about that.

My Friend, Whitney

Many of you will recognize my good friend, Whitney. She came to visit us in Vancouver a few months ago. She is awesome! We drove all over Washington and Oregon in search of junk food and tourist sites. It was a blast. Whit and I met while I was working at camp in Prescott and we hit it off right away. We share a love for cotton candy, Starbucks, Keith Urban, and Funfetti cake. I LOVE this girl.


But, she is in the hospital, sick with some stomach garbage right now. (and probably thrilled that I am not only posting my hospital pics but now hers also) She has been unable to keep food in her system for a few weeks and is losing strength and weight very quickly. Hence the hospital stay. Will you pray for my friend? She needs to be healthy again!! If she can't keep food in, she has a long hospital stay with IVs feeding her. And she LOVES hamburgers. So she needs out of there!


Speaking of IVs, here she is with her new IV friend. We'll call him BOb for the sake of this post. Bob is kind and giving but can be cold at times.


Also pray for Whit's hubby, Kevin. He has to sleep in the taco bed and cant get in and out of it too easily because of the sinking nature. Pray for his spine.
Thanks everyone!
Whit- I LOVE YOU!!!! Get well soon!!!

Pay Attention

Greetings all-
Normally I try not to get deep on this blog. I'm not really sure why. I've just limited myself to silly stories, book reviews, Justin Unger cd promotions, other randomness. I thought perhaps I would maybe change that up a little bit. (If you dislike the intellectual discussion, leave me a comment and I'll try to talk about funny fart stories in my next post).
The past 3 weeks I have been challenging myself to be in the Bible every day. It's been really cool to see some themes come to life these past few weeks. In fact, it's funny how the stuff I've been reading has shown up in new music by a friend and in circumstances in my life. God at work, I suppose. I have a book called The Message:Solo. Basically, it's a daily devotional that puts Scripture in easy-to-read form. It's really cool. (If you are a Bible translation Nazi, I am aware that The Message is just an easy read. Don't worry, I own other actual Bibles that I read along with this)


Anyways, it seems as though everything I've been readin has said the same thing a new cd I got this week has: Pay Attention!!! God's been laying on my heart an awesome thirst for His Word and the wisdom that comes with knowing it. Justin says it so well in Some Good Advice. "Pay attention to my words, my child. And don't let them fade away. For I have led you in an upright path. It may be narrow but it's true. Watch over your heart with diligence and strength and over your feet that you would keep them straight. And I'll carry you through the darkest night. You belong to me. You are mine."
It's such a great song (You can find it on itunes.....shameless plug). I hope you get the opportunity to Pay Attention to God's truths this week.

Playing Softball

About 4 weeks ago, I got asked to play softball on a women's team for the City of Vancouver Fall Season. It's been an absolute blast!!!! I LOVE playing softball. I LOVE playing any team sport really but softball/baseball is my absolute favorite. I have played some form of it from really early on in my life and remember loving it then too.

Well, last night we played a game in the rain. I looked out the window of the gym all day thinking, "They are surely going to cancel games tonight." I got sad. Then, I found out that unless there is a chance that someone is going to drown from the depth of the standing water on the field, we play. So exciting. There was in fact standing water on the field. I felt like I was in college again. Days of playing all kinds of sports in mud just because we could came flooding back to me. It was soo much fun. I am the pitcher for our team so I see a lot of action on the mound with hits coming back at me. Last night was no different and as I made an awesome diving catch to end the inning (yes, I'm gonna be proud of myself for a moment), I met the mud head on. It was great (and gross) Mud everywhere. In my pants, in my shirt, in my ear. Everywhere.

I can't wait for next week.

Sorry the pic is so small. All we had was a cell phone to capture the moment. You get the idea.

This Week's Release from Justin

This is one of my favorite songs off of the new album!!! Grab it off of itunes today!