Punching Holes

For the past couple of days, I have been making binder file books at work. This requires lots of punching holes in everything to get it into the binders. I really hate using a hole puncher. I have major problems when I use them for extended periods of time.



For some strange reason when I use a hole puncher to punch holes I involuntarily gnash my teeth as I press down. I am not sure why I do it, but I do. I try to avoid doing it by opening my mouth wide while punching, or even using chewing gum for cushion, but nothing works. Next thing I know my teeth and jaw are sore and uncomfortable. The next thing that happens is that I start having a cringe in my neck. It is always in the same spot, in the back lower middle section. So I am constantly moving my head around to crack my neck or strech it to acknowledge the sensation. Both get worse and worse the more I punch holes.

Excessive stapling is also bad, but not to the extent of punching holes.


Bottom Line - Wear a mouthpiece while using a hole puncher

Wednesday Movie Recommendation

August Rush

If you like music, or if you just want an inspirational lift, then watch this movie. Don't read anything about the movie, just borrow it, rent it, get it from the library, or just buy it and put it in and watch it by yourself, or with friends and family.



Bottom Line - "You know what music is? God's little reminder that there's something else besides us in this universe, a harmonic connection between all living beings, every where, even the stars." - Wizard

New Years Confessions

This year I am making confessions into resolutions.



1.

Last year I confess that I ate a lot more food than I really needed. My typical food set up was well balanced similar to the picture above. Since my wife's food is so good, I usually eat two plates worth, therefore, I am striving to eat right this year and get into better shape and health for my family.



2.

Last year I confess that I watched way too much television. It is not all that bad, because it happens to be a way that Jess an I hang out and bond. This year I resolve to watch better things with her that are more positive an inspirational. I started on the recent holiday break by watching two Jane Austen movies and I actually liked them.



3.

Last year, although I got off to a great start, I confess that I abandoned reading the Bible consistently throughout the year. This year I resolve to pick up where I left of in the early months of last year.



4. Last year I confess that I did not write to the child that I sponsor in Ghana. I have been sponsoring him for a couple of years now and have never written him. I am a horrible person, I know, but this year I will write him. I would have put a picture of him on here, but Compassion does not allow use of the photos.




5.

Lastly I confess that I'm crazy about these two. This year I will continue to get even more crazier about them than I already am if that is even possible.


Bottom Line - Let confessions lead to the start of resolution

Christmas Videos

Stegman Christmas Video 2008




Stegman Christmas Video Bloopers 2007 - The original video got booted from you tube for copyright reasons for Bing Crosby.



Put the Lights on the Tree (Sufjan Stevens) - Taiwan 4th graders - This is the closest anyone has come to being compared with the Stegman Christmas videos.



Bottom Line - Get in the game, make a Christmas video with your family.

Its Christmas time, or is it?

This morning on the way to work at 7AMish I drove with the windows down. It was 60 something degrees outside. Later on in the day it was in the 80's. Then I turned on the radio and heard Christmas music and remembered that it was actually December. Christmas songs have lines that say "the weather outside it frightful" and "jack frost nipping at your nose". Now I can relate to Bing Crosby when he sang "I'm dreaming of a white christmas, just like the ones I used to know" because what I know now is that in Tampa Florida, it does not feel like Christmas in December. I want the Christmas I used to know. I would much rather be freezing cold in Cincinnati shoveling snow from the driveway listening to the best Christmas cd mix ever with Jess and Lydia.



Bottom Line - White Christmas is the best Christmas movie of all time.

Are you Sirius?

I'm on an out of town work stint at the moment and have the privilege of driving a Crystlar 300 as a rental car. The first thing I noticed was that the car had Sirius satellite radio. I immediately searched for the Jazz station and found it. Real Jazz #72 was now at high volume at all times I was in the car. Then in the middle of day three all of the sudden it goes out and leaves an 800 number to call to become a subscriber. I'm still ticked now on day five. I even tried to call the number to tell them it was a rental car so they should call the rental car company and have them extend the subscription or troubleshoot why it wasn't working. I got nowhere and gave up after being on hold for ten minutes. I can't find anything even close on regular radio that matches the awesomeness of "Real Jazz 72". I'm putting on my car evaluation form that I am dissatisfied.



Bottom Line - When renting a car, always make sure they have paid their Sirius radio subscription bills before you take the keys.