It's Hee-eere!

Man, I'm a video posting fiend lately!

Do Yourself A Favor...

...and watch this. My favorite part is the raindrops toward the end.



Stellar.

To See or Not To See?

I saw two movies this week, and I must say I'm a little disappointed with both, but for different reasons.

Number 1: My Sister's Keeper
Completely hopeless and depressing. Does not stay true to the original storyline. Did I mention completely hopeless and depressing? Don't waste your money. Redbox it if you must.

Number 2: Public Enemies
I love Johnny Depp. I don't think he ever makes a truly terrible film, though Charlie and the Chocolate Factory was pretty creepy. But even then, he creeped us out well. This movie was surprisingly enjoyable despite the fact that there are numerous shooting scenes and a few car chases. (And if anyone knows me, they know my feelings on that!)

What disappointed me, and I believe this was a problem with the Elizabethtown movie theater (booo!) was the sound quality. I couldn't understand a word of what they said. Either way, if you like Johnny Depp you should go see this one. You'll probably like it. And if you live around here, don't see it at Movie Palace.

Bathroom Cat

Last winter when we discovered that our lovely free home had a mouse problem, I was ready to pack up and leave in the middle of the night.

Instead, we got a cat. You may remember this post. He's not feral by any means I just like to claim it, in fact, he's quite the opposite (unlike Peeves who literally scowls at me when I go to my in-laws house!)

Rudy is an annoyance, but he can be oh-so endearing at the same time. So I think I shall keep him. That and I've been warned by the in-laws that he comes with a no return policy.

Recently he has discovered our bathroom. It started one morning when he was in a particularly bad mood about being left alone in the living room all night (In fact, I am greeted every morning by him staring at me from the couch and an indignant meow.) That morning he decided to follow me right into the bathroom to voice his complaint and thus began his obsession.

I've also been noting that our sink is getting little black smudges all in the bottom, but I couldn't figure out what from. Now I know:

I've also caught him in the bathtub, and about to get into the toilet (it was early, I forgot to put the lid down, cats are curious, do the math!)

Here's a little video I shot. Please excuse the purple collar. It was cheaper than the white one. :)




I know what you're thinking, "Emily, just keep the bathroom door shut!" Logical. But the door does this weird thing where you may think it's closed but it is not. (Awkward when we have guests over, we have to warn them to make really sure the door shuts!)

And also I think it's kind of funny. We'll see just how much mischief Rudy gets into in his bathroom adventures. I'm thinking about leaving the toilet lid open tonight, just to see...

Anecdote

I want to start your Monday off with a little anecdote to ponder.

I heard this story during adult Bible study at camp a few weeks ago. It's not word for word the account that was told, but a paraphrase. Either way, let it sink in.

Thomas Aquinas was visiting Pope Urban IV in Rome. He walked into the Pope's chamber and it was very grand. There was a huge cross that was inlaid in silver and gold. The Pope showed Thomas around some more and at the end of the tour turned to him and said, "See, the church can no longer say, 'Silver and gold have I none.'"

Thomas looked at him and was downhearted. He sighed and said, "True, but neither can she now say, 'In the name of Jesus get up and walk.'"

And that is such a true word.

Interesting Conversations

I've had two interesting conversations this week. Well, in all fairness, in the first one I was just a listener. In the second, I was an active participant.

Scene #1:

There are 6 people sitting at an outdoor table at Cafe 360 on Bardstown Road. One says to Dusty, "Ok Dusty, I know that if you commit adultery you'll go to hell. But what I want to know is if it's just the person who's married who goes to hell, or if I will too."

And he was serious.

What do you say to that, without preaching or launching into religi-speak that will go over his head. Don't give me a church answer. What would you say?

Scene #2:

I am sitting at Huddle House with Dusty and two great friends, (whose wedding I am thoroughly excited about!) and we get to talking about religion in the U.S. Here's the wall that we feel like we're running into: a lot of "evangelical Christians" out there are so focused on making converts that they forget Jesus words before he left us: make disciples. And desperate people don't need to be converted, they need someone to invest in them and be a living example of a living faith.

That's the long and short of the conversation, and I won't go into it all for fear of someone throwing tomatoes at me as I walk down the street.

But from these conversations I can say it was nice to be around non-like-mindedness and it was nice to be around like-mindedness. I don't feel like I get either of those on a daily basis.

So I Got a Haircut

So, how do you like my new do?

I think it will take some getting used to as I've never, ever, had bangs (early 90's in Kindergarten do not count, Mother) but I'm confident about my ability to rock this hairstyle.

And don't you know, it just feels so good to actually have a style again!