Chrisaroz

I ran across 2 fantastic articles this morning at Relevant Magazine’s website that were both timely and convicting.

The first article discusses remembering the basics, here’s an excerpt.

Each of us, to some degree, fools our friends and family about who we really are. But it’s impossible to do that with God. He knows each of us, deeply and specifically. He knows our thoughts before we think them, our actions before we commit them, whether we are lying down or sitting or walking around. He knows who we are and what we are about. We cannot escape Him, not even if we want to. When I grow weary of trying to be faithful to Him and want a break, it doesn’t come as a surprise to God.

The 2nd, regarding the search for “bigger and better”, reminds us:

Usually each next big thing is a modified copy of the past big thing. It’s a little different, but the same. It’s a sleeker, more modern model, but ultimately, it really is the same thing. A car is still a car, and a pair of jeans is still, well, a pair of jeans. You can still play with old toys; walkmans still play music; your beat-up car can still get you from point-A to point-B, and those jeans that don’t have holes in them, yet still fit and might even be more stylish if you wore them out a little bit more.

If you have a few moments, I encourage you to read them both -  it could be the best 20 mintues you spend today.

This is a simple post. I’m always looking for new and interesting blogs to read, so leave a comment with some of your favorite blogs you read on a regular basis!

Here are some of mine:

• Engadget
• Gizmodo
• MorozFamily
• TechDirt
• Contect & Culture (formerly TommyBailey.com)
• DownloadSquad

Well it’s about time! With all the fuss over the Asus EEEPC I was wondering if Dell was going to come out with anything. This looks to be a 9 or 10 incher, not a lot of other specs available, but should have a couple USB ports, VGA, WiFi, Bluetooth… maybe 3G (cell phone coverage). Gizmodo got a sneak peek when they saw Michael walking around at D6 if you want some “in the wild” pics.

Hopefully we’ll see this in time for back to school, I imagine it could be a big seller!

So this morning I made one of the tastiest breakfasts around. It’s an old favorite from childhood my mom use to make. It’s called Toads on a Log, anyone else ever eat it?

Butter both sides of a slice of bread and cut a whole in it using a cookie cutter or small glass. Stick it on a skillet set to medium-low heat and crack an egg into the middle. Turn the bread/egg over after a couple minutes and cook until egg is to your liking. Oh yeah, and cook the little circle you cut out earlier - it goes on top when you’re done. Voila! Toads on a log  - Delicious!!

Sorry I don’t have a picture… I ate it before thinking I should’ve taken one. But if I did you’d see why it’s called toads on a log. Actually, now that I think about it, it looks nothing like toads on a log. Where the heck did that name come from?

As someone who sales computers for a living, I’ve heard all of the reasons people don’t like buying new PC’s. One of the top annoyances has to be “crapware”, “bloatware”, “extra stuff”, whatever you want to call it. If you’ve ever set-up a new PC you know what I’m talking about, all the trial stuff. AOL, Quicken, Google Toolbar, Symantec, etc… 

Thankfully someone has put together a free program that can go through your computer and remove all the offending “extras”. The PC Decrapifier. Download and install, and speed up your computer by removing all the unnecessary trial stuff. Your welcome.

OK, so I have an addiction. Redbox. The easiest and cheapest way to rent movies: $1 a night. You want to keep a movoe 3 nights? $3. They’re at every McDonald’s and Homerson’s (that’s Albertson’s that got converted to Homeland for the uninitiated). You can drop by and see what they have, or do it online and reserve a specific movie. Here’s the main reason I love it, if you register your cell phone they’ll send you FREE rental codes on Mondays. Check it out, good stuff.

From MSNBC.com

An extensive survey by The Associated Press and MTV found that people aged 13 to 24 who describe themselves as very spiritual or religious tend to be happier than those who don’t.

No surprise here to those of us who have worked with teens, or anyone who has attended church regularly for that matter.  Augustine said, “You have made us for yourself, and our hearts are rest-less till they find their rest in you.” Restlessness is never peaceful, so for those that who try to fill “the void” with anything other than God there will never be peace. Since youth is a time of self-seeking, the period of life we fight with who we are, often jumping from one group to the next seeing where we fit in, it’s no wonder experts say it’s the most spiritually-critical time in our lives. The vast majority of people who come to the Lord do so during their teen years, because they are sensitive to who they will become.

As we get older, it’s harder and harder to change our ways. We have more than likely found something else to fill that void us, something that almost fills it completely, but not enough to take away the restlessness.

Faith in Jesus Christ is the key to life, the hope of eternal life is the key to joy, and joy is the key to happiness.

I have a pet peeve, ok, so maybe I have a lot, but today we’re talking about one inparticular. Since it’s Summer, a lot of people are firing up the grill and throwing on some meat and I think it’s time we have a heart to heart.

If you’re cooking hamburgers, hot dogs, brauts, steaks, etc… you are A) Grilling or B) having a Cook-out. If you are cooking barbecue chicken, barbecue brisket, barbecue pork (starting to see a pattern?), ribs, etc… you are having a BBQ.

So what’s the difference?
Believe it or not, there’s a pretty big difference. Grilling is generally done directly over the flame (direct heat) whether it be a gas grill or charcoals. It is called “cooking out” because it is done outside and requires constant supervision, just like cooking something inside. BBQ on the other hand, is slow cooking over indirect heat - that means the heat source/flames are off to one side, not directly touching the food. BBQ also implies their is sauce or rub applied.

If you are cooking some hamburgers and grilling brautwurst you are not having a BBQ, you’re having a cook-out.

WOOHOO!!! I’ve started a new job! While Teleflora was good for a time, I am VERY delighted that I’ve found a job that I feels uses my skills, knowledge, and talents a bit better. So far everything’s been a blast, including reuniting with dozens of friends from AOL including my current Dell trainer who just happened to be my AOL trainer and a great mentor while I was there. I will say this, so far everything I’ve learned/seen just reinforces my belief that Dell makes the best PC’s on the market (and those that know me know that’s all I ever buy or recommend). I’ll try to keep you all posted more than I have been…

I do not like reality TV (except for The Joe Schmo Show). And I don’t like dating shows.. at all. But I LOVE “Age of Love”. I think it’s because Mark Philippoussis seems so genuine, you really want him to get a good girl (man that sounds gay). At any rate, the thing that keeps me tuning in is watching Mary cry. It’s horrible, but she was so dramatic. I’m actually sad to see her go because I will no longer see her weep…

Here’s to you Mary,