For those of you who do not know, I am a fan of Stephen Colbert (at least, most of his stuff). So when I was shown that he did a spot on his show about "Utah's Third" I was most intrigued and had to make a post about it.
"Utah's Third" refers to Utah's third congressional district which recently elected a new Congressman, Jason Chaffetz. If you've ever seen Stephen Colbert interview somebody, you are in for a treat; especially, when the interviewee plays along (which Chaffetz does, to some extent).
Enjoy the clip and Go Utah's Third!!
Wednesday, January 28, 2009
Tuesday, January 20, 2009
The 44th President of the United States
What a historic day!!! I hope that you remember this day for the rest of your life and have the chance to tell your children about today. The first Black President of the United States has now taken office.
But even more important than that is that after today, America will change. The way to make that a positive change is up to each one of us. As we participate in government and make our voices heard, as we fight against inequality, as we raise our children to become good citizens in this country, we contribute our part to making America the greatest nation on Earth!!
But even more important than that is that after today, America will change. The way to make that a positive change is up to each one of us. As we participate in government and make our voices heard, as we fight against inequality, as we raise our children to become good citizens in this country, we contribute our part to making America the greatest nation on Earth!!
Friday, January 9, 2009
For the first time, I love the AP Poll
I just had to take a break from my studying to post about the #1 NCAA Football Team in the Country...
The Utah Utes!!!
Even though they didn't get a shot at the National Championship, even though they "only" ended up in the Sugar Bowl --where they blew The Crimson Tide out of the water (at least during the first quarter and most of the second half), and even though they "only" came up #2 in the AP Poll, in my book, they should be No. 1!!!
I realize that Florida actually won the National Championship and it's obvious why they ended as ranked #1; BUT, the blue-collar football team from Salt Lake City, UT jumped the Trojans AND the Longhorns to snatch away the #2 spot. They deserve everything they earned (AllState Sugar Bowl Champions, MWC Champions, a convincing win over the 25th ranked Cougars, and BCS-bustin' fame) and MORE!!!
I don't think that the BCS will change it's mind anytime soon about allowing automatic bids to BCS bowl games for non-BCS conference teams. But I do think that as the MWC and the WAC continue to win their high-profile games, in a few years, it might become a reality.
On another note: I did feel bad about the lot Texas got this year (though I don't think they would have done any better against Florida). They had an amazing season and I'm glad they were able to pull off the win against the Buckeyes in the Fiesta Bowl. I cheered almost as hard for Quan Cosby at the end of the Fiesta Bowl as I did for the Utes in the Sugar Bowl (not as much, but almost). NEVERTHELESS, I don't feel bad that they ended behind the Utes. I do feel bad that they ended behind the USC Trojans. Sure, USC beat Penn State, but the way Penn State was playing last week, anybody could have beat them -- even BYU ;) Also, I'll admit that the Fiesta Bowl was close and the Buckeyes almost pulled off an upset, but at least the Longhorns had their only loss come from a top-ten ranked opponent, whereas the Trojans lost to the unranked Beavers from Oregon State (though I give props to the Beavers, they earned that win vs. USC). Colt McCoy and the Longhorns should have ended up as #3 and the Trojans as #4. But what can I do.
All I can do is cheer for the #2 Utah Utes Football Team!!!! They earned it!!
The Utah Utes!!!
Even though they didn't get a shot at the National Championship, even though they "only" ended up in the Sugar Bowl --where they blew The Crimson Tide out of the water (at least during the first quarter and most of the second half), and even though they "only" came up #2 in the AP Poll, in my book, they should be No. 1!!!
I realize that Florida actually won the National Championship and it's obvious why they ended as ranked #1; BUT, the blue-collar football team from Salt Lake City, UT jumped the Trojans AND the Longhorns to snatch away the #2 spot. They deserve everything they earned (AllState Sugar Bowl Champions, MWC Champions, a convincing win over the 25th ranked Cougars, and BCS-bustin' fame) and MORE!!!
I don't think that the BCS will change it's mind anytime soon about allowing automatic bids to BCS bowl games for non-BCS conference teams. But I do think that as the MWC and the WAC continue to win their high-profile games, in a few years, it might become a reality.
On another note: I did feel bad about the lot Texas got this year (though I don't think they would have done any better against Florida). They had an amazing season and I'm glad they were able to pull off the win against the Buckeyes in the Fiesta Bowl. I cheered almost as hard for Quan Cosby at the end of the Fiesta Bowl as I did for the Utes in the Sugar Bowl (not as much, but almost). NEVERTHELESS, I don't feel bad that they ended behind the Utes. I do feel bad that they ended behind the USC Trojans. Sure, USC beat Penn State, but the way Penn State was playing last week, anybody could have beat them -- even BYU ;) Also, I'll admit that the Fiesta Bowl was close and the Buckeyes almost pulled off an upset, but at least the Longhorns had their only loss come from a top-ten ranked opponent, whereas the Trojans lost to the unranked Beavers from Oregon State (though I give props to the Beavers, they earned that win vs. USC). Colt McCoy and the Longhorns should have ended up as #3 and the Trojans as #4. But what can I do.
All I can do is cheer for the #2 Utah Utes Football Team!!!! They earned it!!
Tuesday, January 6, 2009
Licensed to ...
I have always considered myself a good test taker in school. I have never failed an exam and I did pretty good on my ACT's (at least good enough that the two universities to which I applied accepted me). Even in grad school, I performed pretty well on my exams. Sure, I haven't aced all of them, but I always managed to scrape at least a B. So my expectation of what my social work licensing exam would be was about the same as a graduate school final. Boy was I wrong!!
This experience of preparing for the social work licensure exam is kicking my trash. I took a practice exam and scored 50%. I have never gotten a 50% on any exam or assignment in my entire life!! (unless you count that time in high school that I missed a chemistry exam and because my track coach was the teacher, he waived it for me -- my sister, who was in the same class, was very mad). I have really been stressing about this exam since I finished school in December. I can't imagine trying to prepare for the board examinations that doctors and other professionals have to take. This one is tough.
I have planned on spending this entire week to prepare for it (luckily I am currently, temporarily unemployed). Eight to twelve hours straight of studying. Holy Crap!! Not my idea of fun. At least I get to take breaks and watch the BCS games (one of which was last night -- what a game!!).
This preparation has taught me one thing though. I can't pass this test by myself. That doesn't mean that I'm planning on cheating. It means that since God is the source of all truth, he knows what social workers need to know to pass the exam. So I am trusting in Him to help pull me through. After my week long study binge, His grace will be what compensates for what I lack. That's the only way I can pass.
Here's to faith to walk on water (Matt 14:22-33) and to pass licensing exams!!
This experience of preparing for the social work licensure exam is kicking my trash. I took a practice exam and scored 50%. I have never gotten a 50% on any exam or assignment in my entire life!! (unless you count that time in high school that I missed a chemistry exam and because my track coach was the teacher, he waived it for me -- my sister, who was in the same class, was very mad). I have really been stressing about this exam since I finished school in December. I can't imagine trying to prepare for the board examinations that doctors and other professionals have to take. This one is tough.
I have planned on spending this entire week to prepare for it (luckily I am currently, temporarily unemployed). Eight to twelve hours straight of studying. Holy Crap!! Not my idea of fun. At least I get to take breaks and watch the BCS games (one of which was last night -- what a game!!).
This preparation has taught me one thing though. I can't pass this test by myself. That doesn't mean that I'm planning on cheating. It means that since God is the source of all truth, he knows what social workers need to know to pass the exam. So I am trusting in Him to help pull me through. After my week long study binge, His grace will be what compensates for what I lack. That's the only way I can pass.
Here's to faith to walk on water (Matt 14:22-33) and to pass licensing exams!!
Monday, January 5, 2009
Teach by Example
Teaching children by example has always been my motto of parenting. Unfortunately, the downside is that they learn the bad stuff too. But then there are those times when kids do things that just melt your heart.
One of those times was last night when we all knelt down to pray as a family. We have started including Josie in our family prayers (this means we do evening prayers about 6pm because of Josie's bedtime). But last night we were trying to get Alex to kneel down and fold his arms to show Josie the right way to pray. Alex didn't seem to want to be very obedient at that time. Josie, on the other hand, was very willing to be obedient. She crawled over to the couch and it looked like she was trying to climb up on the couch; but she knelt up and put her hands together and just looked at Shiree and I, as if to say "Look, Mom and Dad, I am ready for prayers." We were shocked and impressed all at the same time. Then she started crawling around and a few seconds later, she knelt up again and put her hands together and looked at us again. It was soooooooooo cute. So we used that opportunity to explain to Alex that Josie was ready for prayers and he wasn't.
Kids. Aren't they precious?!?!?!
One of those times was last night when we all knelt down to pray as a family. We have started including Josie in our family prayers (this means we do evening prayers about 6pm because of Josie's bedtime). But last night we were trying to get Alex to kneel down and fold his arms to show Josie the right way to pray. Alex didn't seem to want to be very obedient at that time. Josie, on the other hand, was very willing to be obedient. She crawled over to the couch and it looked like she was trying to climb up on the couch; but she knelt up and put her hands together and just looked at Shiree and I, as if to say "Look, Mom and Dad, I am ready for prayers." We were shocked and impressed all at the same time. Then she started crawling around and a few seconds later, she knelt up again and put her hands together and looked at us again. It was soooooooooo cute. So we used that opportunity to explain to Alex that Josie was ready for prayers and he wasn't.
Kids. Aren't they precious?!?!?!
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