#14. If you drink 2 beers and feel fine and another guy (the same weight and height as you) drinks 2 beers and can't even stand up; your blood alcohol level should be about the same for both people.... at least this is what I was told....
Ok, I have wondered this for a while. And was re-reminded because I was watching a boating version of COPS the other day. So while at work today a guy was talking about drinking this weekend and I had to ask the question. Yes, pretty pointless but I have always wondered...I don't know why I wanted to know (maybe because I don't like drinking, still don't really ever drink, and have never been drunk or taken a breathalizer) but I have always been curious how being "drunk" and blood alcohol level equate. Some people will be over the legal limit and you can't even tell. I wasn't sure if you "handle your alcohol better" than the next guy if that means your blood alcohol level will be lower than the other person. I thought maybe your kidneys worked harder to process the alcohol faster if you drank more (that is, of course, until your kidneys fail).
I am just a bit uneducated in the drinking area (which is ok with me for the most part). But I still don't understand how one guy can be "drunk" and another guy you wouldn't be able to really tell he drank and there blood alcohol level will be the same.... I need a better scientific explaination as to how or why your body gets "better" at handling alcohol. I guess it all doesn't really matter but I think I just want the knowledge because I am curious.
This blog is the exact opposite of yestedays..... lol
Friday, May 29, 2009
Thursday, May 28, 2009
Things I have learned Day #13
#13. The church in Acts is a hard church to try to mimic
The are just so different. Society is different, the culture is different BUT what they were doing was different as well... that is one of the reasons people were interested. There weren't too many people at the time selling all of there "stuff" (land, cattle, businesses) in order to put it into a pot for a whole community to live off of. Very socialist.... and of course if you are many Americans (many Christians) the word socialism is a very naughty word.
Now I understand that we live in a "very different society/culture" and that most of those concepts just wouldn't work today BUT what if they would? What if we could and should live more "socialistic"? It certainly in many cases would be more biblical than most of our Western lives. It would involve self sacrifice, unlimited giving, openness, patience and blind faith (in God and the people around us). Now all that being said most Christians (and people in general) have a hard time with self sacrifice, giving unlimited amounts (heck, people don't like to give away limited amounts... its all about savings for yourself later, baby!), true openness, patience with everyone and a blind faith in anything. Yet, over and over again we see Jesus talk about this and live this life style out as an example. Obviously, Jesus was constantly self sacrificial, always giving of himself, taught that people should want to give more, and he was always compassionately open, honest and patient (except with religious "folks") about who he was/is.
I just sometimes wonder if we as the church shouldn't look a little bit more radical. Radically different. I know we push community in church but I am talking about a true community... real togetherness.... more of a everyone knows everyone place. Now admittedly there is a side of me that thinks this whole idea is crazy and impractical. But still it is hard for me to read the Bible see the Acts church, see Jesus' ministry and still think what we do as a church currently is really the way church is supposed to be done.
The are just so different. Society is different, the culture is different BUT what they were doing was different as well... that is one of the reasons people were interested. There weren't too many people at the time selling all of there "stuff" (land, cattle, businesses) in order to put it into a pot for a whole community to live off of. Very socialist.... and of course if you are many Americans (many Christians) the word socialism is a very naughty word.
Now I understand that we live in a "very different society/culture" and that most of those concepts just wouldn't work today BUT what if they would? What if we could and should live more "socialistic"? It certainly in many cases would be more biblical than most of our Western lives. It would involve self sacrifice, unlimited giving, openness, patience and blind faith (in God and the people around us). Now all that being said most Christians (and people in general) have a hard time with self sacrifice, giving unlimited amounts (heck, people don't like to give away limited amounts... its all about savings for yourself later, baby!), true openness, patience with everyone and a blind faith in anything. Yet, over and over again we see Jesus talk about this and live this life style out as an example. Obviously, Jesus was constantly self sacrificial, always giving of himself, taught that people should want to give more, and he was always compassionately open, honest and patient (except with religious "folks") about who he was/is.
I just sometimes wonder if we as the church shouldn't look a little bit more radical. Radically different. I know we push community in church but I am talking about a true community... real togetherness.... more of a everyone knows everyone place. Now admittedly there is a side of me that thinks this whole idea is crazy and impractical. But still it is hard for me to read the Bible see the Acts church, see Jesus' ministry and still think what we do as a church currently is really the way church is supposed to be done.
Wednesday, May 27, 2009
Things I have learned Day #12
#12. I fail a lot as a parent
I think I kind of expected that I would fail (not do things right) as a parent on occasion but I just realize now how hard it is to really do everything right. I am not always the most patient person. I Can be "fiery" at times and that can in turn lead me to saying the wrong things, reacting out of anger, instead of being the one with the clear head in a tense situation. I need to remember to be the parent... not get into the fight with the kids.
This week I have just been selfish. Trying to use time for myself, and having a short fuse when the kids aren't doing what I want them to do. I just fail a lot and it frustrates me. I know what I need to be doing at home; cleaning, feeding the kids, reading to the kids, playing with the kids, changing the kids.... when there is a large part of me that just wants to do what I want. I just have a hard time breaking off the selfish part of me.
I think I kind of expected that I would fail (not do things right) as a parent on occasion but I just realize now how hard it is to really do everything right. I am not always the most patient person. I Can be "fiery" at times and that can in turn lead me to saying the wrong things, reacting out of anger, instead of being the one with the clear head in a tense situation. I need to remember to be the parent... not get into the fight with the kids.
This week I have just been selfish. Trying to use time for myself, and having a short fuse when the kids aren't doing what I want them to do. I just fail a lot and it frustrates me. I know what I need to be doing at home; cleaning, feeding the kids, reading to the kids, playing with the kids, changing the kids.... when there is a large part of me that just wants to do what I want. I just have a hard time breaking off the selfish part of me.
Tuesday, May 26, 2009
Things I have learned Day #11
#11. I need time with God to not be grumpy
I just realize more every time I don't spend time with God how much more grumpy I am. I am just less patient with everyone, more negative in my thinking/speech and just overall less happy... my outlook on life is different. In fact I need to go read a little right now. I have been kind of crabby to my kids all day... and they weren't even really any more naughty than normal today.
I just continue to learn how important time with God is... I know I have heard that for 25 years of my life but really... people need time with God... even if it is only a few minutes. Time with God is kind of like oiling an old wheel. Consistent oiling is the best but even just a tad bit of oil will keep the wheel moving (and not squeaking). Not oiling just leads to disaster in the long run (and in some cases the short run as well).
I just realize more every time I don't spend time with God how much more grumpy I am. I am just less patient with everyone, more negative in my thinking/speech and just overall less happy... my outlook on life is different. In fact I need to go read a little right now. I have been kind of crabby to my kids all day... and they weren't even really any more naughty than normal today.
I just continue to learn how important time with God is... I know I have heard that for 25 years of my life but really... people need time with God... even if it is only a few minutes. Time with God is kind of like oiling an old wheel. Consistent oiling is the best but even just a tad bit of oil will keep the wheel moving (and not squeaking). Not oiling just leads to disaster in the long run (and in some cases the short run as well).
Things I have learned Day #10.5
Ok here is what I never wrote yesterday.
#10. Sometimes you just need a break
For a long time I never fully understood why people "needed" a vacation. (Mostly because my jobs have always been so loosely scheduled). But this weekend was really nice. Waking up "late" @ 7:00am instead of 4:30am, working outside in the yard, just chilling, cooking out with friends... it was a good weekend. I needed it... I really would love to go on vacation sometime.... not working full time at any job never gives you options to get vacation (well I could but then I wouldn't be able to pay bills). So time off is nice!
#10. Sometimes you just need a break
For a long time I never fully understood why people "needed" a vacation. (Mostly because my jobs have always been so loosely scheduled). But this weekend was really nice. Waking up "late" @ 7:00am instead of 4:30am, working outside in the yard, just chilling, cooking out with friends... it was a good weekend. I needed it... I really would love to go on vacation sometime.... not working full time at any job never gives you options to get vacation (well I could but then I wouldn't be able to pay bills). So time off is nice!
Monday, May 25, 2009
Things I have learned Day #9-10
Since I forgot to write Friday, I have 2 for today
#9. Watch what you say
As most people know I love to talk. I talk about everything. It is how I process everything. But lately (this past week) I have just been reading and talking to Catie watching what we say. One morning last week before I went into work, I randomly opened my Bible and read a verse in Proverbs (I forgot the verse) that basically said the person that speaks will get into trouble while the person who is silent is wise. And that verse just made me think, "should I be quiet more than I am?". So I thought about that all week and randomly Catie and I had a conversation about the same thing. It has just made me think again about how much I say. The Bible speaks a lot about controlling your tongue. Maybe part of that is just learning to say less and listen more (which Proverbs also speaks on frequently as well)
#9. Watch what you say
As most people know I love to talk. I talk about everything. It is how I process everything. But lately (this past week) I have just been reading and talking to Catie watching what we say. One morning last week before I went into work, I randomly opened my Bible and read a verse in Proverbs (I forgot the verse) that basically said the person that speaks will get into trouble while the person who is silent is wise. And that verse just made me think, "should I be quiet more than I am?". So I thought about that all week and randomly Catie and I had a conversation about the same thing. It has just made me think again about how much I say. The Bible speaks a lot about controlling your tongue. Maybe part of that is just learning to say less and listen more (which Proverbs also speaks on frequently as well)
Thursday, May 21, 2009
Things I have learned Day #8
#8. Just keep plugging along, God really is faithful. Even if sometimes it doesn't seem like it
So today was a pretty good day.
A person that really needed a new water heater that called into Catie's office last week (Catie works for the city of Holland Our Street Office that gives out different grants for houses in the city). Unfortunately, due to a tight budget the city was unable to help pay for the heater (as they first had thought) so the lady had to pay the $600 bill or have no hot water. So Catie posted the need on my friends sweet local non-profit site otherpeoplematter.org and someone volunteered to pay for a new water heater in full! Catie is so excited!
Then I got a call from Huntington Mortgage today (which usually isn't good because we have been behind on our mortgage) but this time it was good. We had filled out paper work 2-3 months ago about adjusting our mortgage payment to something more affordable and a guy called today and said we had been approved to get our mortgage payment lowered from $770 to $550!!!! Yeah, what a blessing! And I don't think we have to make our next payment until July 1st now! That is so great for us because we can afford that right now (even though we make very little)! So praise God for that!
So today was a pretty good day.
A person that really needed a new water heater that called into Catie's office last week (Catie works for the city of Holland Our Street Office that gives out different grants for houses in the city). Unfortunately, due to a tight budget the city was unable to help pay for the heater (as they first had thought) so the lady had to pay the $600 bill or have no hot water. So Catie posted the need on my friends sweet local non-profit site otherpeoplematter.org and someone volunteered to pay for a new water heater in full! Catie is so excited!
Then I got a call from Huntington Mortgage today (which usually isn't good because we have been behind on our mortgage) but this time it was good. We had filled out paper work 2-3 months ago about adjusting our mortgage payment to something more affordable and a guy called today and said we had been approved to get our mortgage payment lowered from $770 to $550!!!! Yeah, what a blessing! And I don't think we have to make our next payment until July 1st now! That is so great for us because we can afford that right now (even though we make very little)! So praise God for that!
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