1.21.2009

The Real World?

So, just a few minutes ago I was flipping through the channels and landed on MTV. I don't know if you have seen the show The Real World but it's pretty interesting on a few levels. First, just as in shows like American Idol people are hand picked for this show. Unlike the former however you don't see the ridiculous auditions. Anyway, what I'm getting at is that they purposely pick people so that the show is as culturally diverse as possible...definitely makes things really interesting as one sees how people have to deal with others from completely different backgrounds, and it's also interesting to see how each person grows from their experiences of living with others in a totally unfamiliar major city in the world. Secondly, for people like me in the ministry, it's interesting and really convicting/sad to see people searching for love and meaning in places where we often times don't find them. It's also disappointing to know that conglomerate corporations like MTV are selling a certain "product" to teens, leaving it up to them to judge how they should live based on what makes them feel good. Obviously I'm writing this as I am watching this episode, so my thoughts aren't as concise as I would like them to be but anyway, that is what's going through my mind at the moment. Your thoughts? What are your thoughts? Can you help me make this a more concise thought?


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1.10.2009

Football picks for 1/10/09

AFC game #1:
I going to pick Tennessee to win but Baltimore has a chip on their shoulder from earlier in the season, and i would rather see them win...bottom line- i'll be rooting for Baltimore but i am picking the Titans.

NFC game #1:
Definitely want the cardinals to win but i'm going to have to go with Carolina winning this one.

AFC game #2:
Going with Pittsburgh over San Diego.

NFC game #2:
it's going to be a tough one for the Giants and Philly and it's really tough for me to choose. i think that whoever wins this game is going to be going to the Super Bowl for the NFC. Eli and Brandon Jacobs are going to make McNabb and Westbrook work really hard. i'm going with NY to win but think i might be rooting for Philly to pull through.

Summary:
AFC GAME 1: TENNESSEE
AFC GAME 2: PITTSBURGH
NFC GAME 1: CAROLINA
NFC GAME 2: NY GIANTS

I'll be rooting for:
AFC GAME 1: BALTIMORE
AFC GAME 2: PITTSBURGH
NFC GAME 1: AZ
NFC GAME 2: PHILLY