Eat some Turkey. Take a nap. Eat a Turkey Sandwich. Take another nap.
Thursday, November 27, 2008
Wednesday, November 26, 2008
Invisible People
Stories.
We've all have one...it's our story...
and sometimes we just need to tell it.
I came across this website/vlog the other day and I was captivated.
We've all have one...it's our story...
and sometimes we just need to tell it.
I came across this website/vlog the other day and I was captivated.
Take some time and just watch a few of these clips.
They will move you.
It's an incredible idea. Unedited, Unscripted stories of homeless people straight from the streets of LA. He calls it "Invisible People" because most people look right past them without giving it a second thought.
*disclaimer* At the top of the site it tells you that there may be some offensive stuff on here...maybe so offensive that you do something about it. *disclaimer* wow.
They will move you.
It's an incredible idea. Unedited, Unscripted stories of homeless people straight from the streets of LA. He calls it "Invisible People" because most people look right past them without giving it a second thought.
*disclaimer* At the top of the site it tells you that there may be some offensive stuff on here...maybe so offensive that you do something about it. *disclaimer* wow.
Tuesday, November 25, 2008
UGA Basketball
One of my jobs is working with video stuff for UGA sporting events. That includes a smorgasbord of duties on any given day, including running replays, directing, running a camera, etc. With this job comes some pretty sweet perks...including provided meals and being paid to watch basketball...I'm for it.
Nonetheless, Basketball season is among us and that means a lot more opportunities to watch said basketball games.
Now, as to how UGA is going to be this year, I think the jury is still out. I do not claim to be all-knowing in the arena of sports, but I have yet to be impressed by the team. We'll find out soon enough. Our close games with out of conference teams as of late has been pretty lack-luster.
If I want read some good UGA sports opinions, I usually check out what Paul Westerdawg and Quinton McDawg are saying over at http://georgiasports.blogspot.com/
Nonetheless, Basketball season is among us and that means a lot more opportunities to watch said basketball games.
Now, as to how UGA is going to be this year, I think the jury is still out. I do not claim to be all-knowing in the arena of sports, but I have yet to be impressed by the team. We'll find out soon enough. Our close games with out of conference teams as of late has been pretty lack-luster.
If I want read some good UGA sports opinions, I usually check out what Paul Westerdawg and Quinton McDawg are saying over at http://georgiasports.blogspot.com/
And here's the schedule for all forthcoming basketball games. I'll be there tonight.
***Update - After working the game last night, I came home pleasantly surprised and impressed by the Dawgs (therefore I recant my earlier statement). There is a glimmer of hope. I like the way we look when Trey Thompkins is in the game. He is good...and a freshman. We didn't play the best of teams, but we still executed pretty well.
***Update - After working the game last night, I came home pleasantly surprised and impressed by the Dawgs (therefore I recant my earlier statement). There is a glimmer of hope. I like the way we look when Trey Thompkins is in the game. He is good...and a freshman. We didn't play the best of teams, but we still executed pretty well.
Monday, November 24, 2008
Operation Christmas Child
On Friday night, we had a lock-in at our church for our 2nd through 7th graders. This year, our goal was to make Operation Christmas Child boxes for Samaritan's Purse. The kids had a blast, stayed up all night, and ended up making 15 boxes to donate.
Here's a little video compilation I made of the evening.
Operation Christmas Child Lock-In from Brody Bearden on Vimeo.
Here's a little video compilation I made of the evening.
Operation Christmas Child Lock-In from Brody Bearden on Vimeo.
Thursday, November 20, 2008
Time
This is my alarm clock.
I know what you're thinking..."neat."
Don't worry, there's more to it.
I've had this alarm clock since middle school. Nothing sentimental, it just keeps on working and I keep on using it. (Plus, it has really big numbers, so it's easier to read when I wake up all booger-eyed)
Recently, I've noticed something about said clock...it's fast.
Not fast as in, "I woke up late and spent the morning springing around the house like a ninja trying to get ready on time until I get in the car and see that my bedroom clock was fast and I'm going to make it on time."
Not fast as in, "If I set this 10 minutes ahead then I will trick my brain into thinking it's later than it really is and get things done."
But fast as in, "Hey...this thing is about one-tenth of a second fast."
Whoa, Whoa, Whoa. Really? That's it? That's what all the fuss is about, you ask?
Well here's the deal...I did the math.
My clock is .1 second off.
That means that for every minute, it is .1 seconds off.
That means that for every hour, it is 6 seconds off.
That means that for every day, it is 144 seconds off.
That means that for every week, it is 1008 seconds off.
1008 seconds. That's 16.8 minutes.
How did I figure this out? I set it the correct time 2 and 1/2 weeks ago.
My clock tells me it's 12:30...but it's really 11:47
What would you do if you lost 16.8 minutes of your life every week?
(probably buy a new clock)
Don't worry, there's more to it.
I've had this alarm clock since middle school. Nothing sentimental, it just keeps on working and I keep on using it. (Plus, it has really big numbers, so it's easier to read when I wake up all booger-eyed)
Recently, I've noticed something about said clock...it's fast.
Not fast as in, "I woke up late and spent the morning springing around the house like a ninja trying to get ready on time until I get in the car and see that my bedroom clock was fast and I'm going to make it on time."
Not fast as in, "If I set this 10 minutes ahead then I will trick my brain into thinking it's later than it really is and get things done."
But fast as in, "Hey...this thing is about one-tenth of a second fast."
Whoa, Whoa, Whoa. Really? That's it? That's what all the fuss is about, you ask?
Well here's the deal...I did the math.
My clock is .1 second off.
That means that for every minute, it is .1 seconds off.
That means that for every hour, it is 6 seconds off.
That means that for every day, it is 144 seconds off.
That means that for every week, it is 1008 seconds off.
1008 seconds. That's 16.8 minutes.
How did I figure this out? I set it the correct time 2 and 1/2 weeks ago.
My clock tells me it's 12:30...but it's really 11:47
What would you do if you lost 16.8 minutes of your life every week?
(probably buy a new clock)
Blue Prints
I love messing with photos and tweaking images and such. Last night I was on the prowl and came across a tutorial about how to turn an image into a blue print, so I had to try it out. I thought I'd share the results.
Here's the original:
Here's the Blue Print:
Wednesday, November 19, 2008
Pecan Pie
Trisha and I went grocery shopping yesterday.
I've come to a conclusion. We are different shoppers.
When I go to the store...I buy a lot...and by a lot, I mean if I don't come out of there with a 3 digit bill, then I will fill like a failure. But it lasts me for a month...sometimes 2.
When Trisha goes to the store...She buys a little...and by a little, I mean if she can't carry her groceries in her hands in one trip, then she's splurged. That lasts her a week...maybe 2.
Our worlds collided yesterday when we walked through the bakery.
I've come to a conclusion. We are different shoppers.
When I go to the store...I buy a lot...and by a lot, I mean if I don't come out of there with a 3 digit bill, then I will fill like a failure. But it lasts me for a month...sometimes 2.
When Trisha goes to the store...She buys a little...and by a little, I mean if she can't carry her groceries in her hands in one trip, then she's splurged. That lasts her a week...maybe 2.
Our worlds collided yesterday when we walked through the bakery.
I spotted my favorite...a fresh baked store brand pecan pie. 
I began to evaluate the pros and cons (aka. "counting the cost" in Christian world).
A few aisles* over, the end display had an Edwards' Pecan Pie mocking me on eye level.
So I stopped and stared...Trisha just laughed as she pulled me away to continue shopping.
On our way to checkout, there was a center display with those little bite sized pecan pienuggets tarts. I took that as a sign from God that we were meant to be together and I tried to nonchalantly put them in our basket...but to no avail. Trisha informed me that Thanksgiving is just around the corner and I should wait until then when I can eat all I want.
I began to evaluate the pros and cons (aka. "counting the cost" in Christian world).A few aisles* over, the end display had an Edwards' Pecan Pie mocking me on eye level.
So I stopped and stared...Trisha just laughed as she pulled me away to continue shopping.
On our way to checkout, there was a center display with those little bite sized pecan pie
So, all that to say this:
Pecan Pie, I'm putting you on notice. Your uppance will come...Soon.
* I seriously spent about 20 minutes trying to figure out if aisle is spelled right, how to pluralize it, and ultimate making phonetic noises trying to say it...what an awkward word.
Pecan Pie, I'm putting you on notice. Your uppance will come...Soon.
* I seriously spent about 20 minutes trying to figure out if aisle is spelled right, how to pluralize it, and ultimate making phonetic noises trying to say it...what an awkward word.
Monday, November 17, 2008
Auburn Trip
Trisha and I went to Auburn for the weekend. We got down there on Friday and just spent some time driving around on the campus and walking in the downtown area.We went to Toomer's Corner and walked across the street to check out Toomer's Drugs. Trisha got a milkshake (apparently the thing to get there is the lemonade, though).
For the rest of the weekend we hung out with my cousin Sarah, her husband Neal, and their baby...Paige.
Here's me being a good second cousin, feeding her.
We also got to experience her first partaking of mashed potatoes.
I wish I could eat like that.
I wish I could eat like that.
Georgia vs. Auburn was....a win. I'll take it.(A win helps to lessen the amount of harassing that I get from my Auburn cousins)
I did get to check out the video equipment setup down there. AUHD (Auburn University High Definition) is their crew and it is a pretty sweet show.
You can see it here in the picture of the stadium.
(And this is all the way across the field and it still looks good)
After the game, Trisha and I got a "We won" picture.
The guy that took it was an Auburn fan. I don't think he appreciated it very much.
I did get to check out the video equipment setup down there. AUHD (Auburn University High Definition) is their crew and it is a pretty sweet show.
You can see it here in the picture of the stadium.
(And this is all the way across the field and it still looks good)
After the game, Trisha and I got a "We won" picture.
The guy that took it was an Auburn fan. I don't think he appreciated it very much.Thursday, November 13, 2008
Adam and Eve
Every Sunday I get the chance to sit down in front of the church and have all the little kids come up for a "Moments with Brody." They gather around and I share some spiritual truth based off of an object that I have with me.
While growing up, I had a "Moments with Uncle Bill" every Sunday at my home church where I would do the same. It's where I learned what I know about Children's Sermons.
Today I got an email saying that "Uncle Bill" was in the hospital and not doing well at all. So I went and sat and talked with the family for awhile. One of the topics that came up was Children's Sermons that Uncle Bill did.
Molly (Bill's Wife) shared one in particular and it made me laugh...so I thought I'd share an excerpt.
Uncle Bill: Adam and Eve were the first man and woman on Earth. They were in the Garden of Eden and they took care of it. God made Adam out of dirt. God made Eve out of Adam's rib. Why do you think that God didn't make Eve out of dirt, too?
Kid: Because God didn't want to waste anymore dirt.
That's classic.
While growing up, I had a "Moments with Uncle Bill" every Sunday at my home church where I would do the same. It's where I learned what I know about Children's Sermons.
Today I got an email saying that "Uncle Bill" was in the hospital and not doing well at all. So I went and sat and talked with the family for awhile. One of the topics that came up was Children's Sermons that Uncle Bill did.
Molly (Bill's Wife) shared one in particular and it made me laugh...so I thought I'd share an excerpt.
Uncle Bill: Adam and Eve were the first man and woman on Earth. They were in the Garden of Eden and they took care of it. God made Adam out of dirt. God made Eve out of Adam's rib. Why do you think that God didn't make Eve out of dirt, too?
Kid: Because God didn't want to waste anymore dirt.That's classic.
Wednesday, November 12, 2008
Let's Talk
I've got a serious question to pose...and I need your input...
How do we feel about hard shelled tacos?
I mean, seriously, what's their deal?
How do we feel about hard shelled tacos?
I mean, seriously, what's their deal?They are hard to fix because they won't stand up straight.
They don't cooperate when you are trying to divulge in their succulent insides, spewing meat and lettuce and salsa everywhere.
They can only withstand one bite before the entire shell crumbles like a saltine cracker.
Their best us is to be crunched up and make a Taco Salad.
They are no match for the far superior snugness and flexibility of the soft shelled brethren.
They don't cooperate when you are trying to divulge in their succulent insides, spewing meat and lettuce and salsa everywhere.
They can only withstand one bite before the entire shell crumbles like a saltine cracker.
Their best us is to be crunched up and make a Taco Salad.
They are no match for the far superior snugness and flexibility of the soft shelled brethren.
To me, the closest comparison that I can relate this to is the flat head screwdriver.
They are hard to use because they won't stay in the slot.
They don't cooperate when you are trying to use them in hard to reach places.
They can only withstand one twist, if that, before they go slipping off the screw to poke you in the eye.
Their best use is to open up paint cans and pry gum off of your shoe.
They are no match for the crisp snugness of their counterpart...the phillips.
Don't get me wrong. I love Mexican food and hand tools as much as the next guy, but something has to be done. I make a motion that we ban hard shelled tacos and flat head screwdrivers.
All in favor?
They are hard to use because they won't stay in the slot.They don't cooperate when you are trying to use them in hard to reach places.
They can only withstand one twist, if that, before they go slipping off the screw to poke you in the eye.
Their best use is to open up paint cans and pry gum off of your shoe.
They are no match for the crisp snugness of their counterpart...the phillips.
Don't get me wrong. I love Mexican food and hand tools as much as the next guy, but something has to be done. I make a motion that we ban hard shelled tacos and flat head screwdrivers.
All in favor?
Viva
For our wedding gift to each other, Trisha and I bought tickets to see Coldplay in Atlanta.
It was a pretty incredible concert. The band Sleeper Car opened for them from 7:30 - 8:05.
Then at 8:45, Chris, Jonny, Will, and Guy took the stage...and the audience by storm.
There were lights, lasers, big inflatable balls full of video, rock ballads, pianos, butterflies, guitars, scarves, love ballads, giant video screens and everything in between.
They are entertainers...and they lived up to that. They used the entire stage...they even came out and did a few songs on an extended stage right in front of our seats (Section 4, Row 3). Before the night was through, they even did a song back in the back of the arena. I loved it.
On one of the songs, blowers right above us shot paper butterflies all over the crowd.
They really did captivate the audience from start to finish. It was a constant barrage of music that you couldn't help but sing along with...Viva la Vida, Fix You, The Scientist, Clocks, Speed of Sound, Cemeteries of London, Lost...I could go on. Before I know it, I look down and it is 10 till 10 and I know our time is coming to a close.
When they were through, the proverbial cheer for the encore began. It started with clapping and slowly developed into a concise, "Yell-O, Yell-O, Yell-O"...
We had an incredible night. We got to hang out with Brad and Cat and rock out to Coldplay.
PS. We also got to eat Buffalo because we went to Ted's Montana Grill and I had Bison Meatloaf.
Tonight was the night.
It was a pretty incredible concert. The band Sleeper Car opened for them from 7:30 - 8:05.
Then at 8:45, Chris, Jonny, Will, and Guy took the stage...and the audience by storm.
There were lights, lasers, big inflatable balls full of video, rock ballads, pianos, butterflies, guitars, scarves, love ballads, giant video screens and everything in between.
They are entertainers...and they lived up to that. They used the entire stage...they even came out and did a few songs on an extended stage right in front of our seats (Section 4, Row 3). Before the night was through, they even did a song back in the back of the arena. I loved it.
On one of the songs, blowers right above us shot paper butterflies all over the crowd.
They really did captivate the audience from start to finish. It was a constant barrage of music that you couldn't help but sing along with...Viva la Vida, Fix You, The Scientist, Clocks, Speed of Sound, Cemeteries of London, Lost...I could go on. Before I know it, I look down and it is 10 till 10 and I know our time is coming to a close.
When they were through, the proverbial cheer for the encore began. It started with clapping and slowly developed into a concise, "Yell-O, Yell-O, Yell-O"...
They came back out...and the encore...Yellow, was performed.
We had an incredible night. We got to hang out with Brad and Cat and rock out to Coldplay.
PS. We also got to eat Buffalo because we went to Ted's Montana Grill and I had Bison Meatloaf.
Saturday, November 08, 2008
Autumn
The colors are incredible. The picture is actually a scan of a leaf here in Athens.
I do love this time of year...perfect weather.
Tuesday, November 04, 2008
Election Tuesday
Today is election day... and I voted...here's my sticker to prove it.
Ok, so I actually voted last week as a safety precaution...but I do think there is something very American by waiting till the actual election day to place your ballot. Nonetheless...here's to a long night of political commentary, very large computer maps with colors, and a whole lot of people that have a lot to say about things they don't know anything about.
Cheers.
Ok, so I actually voted last week as a safety precaution...but I do think there is something very American by waiting till the actual election day to place your ballot. Nonetheless...here's to a long night of political commentary, very large computer maps with colors, and a whole lot of people that have a lot to say about things they don't know anything about.
Cheers.
Halloween
Halloween is a whole different world in downtown Athens. If you've never been, on Halloween night there are some of the most creative, thought-out, hilarious costumes that you will ever see. This is the kind of thing that people watching is made for.
Trisha and I went downtown to witness this last year and we've decided to make it a tradition. This year we took some friends with us and again spent the entire night watching and laughing.
This year, we dressed up though.
I was Todd Palin.
Trisha was Sarah Palin.
I even made some campaign stickers.
This is one of my favorite shots from the night. Mrs. Bearden getting ready.
And here we are as the couple.
Any resemblance?
We probably saw about 5 or 6 other Palins downtown along with a barage of other characters.
My favorite part of the night was that we came up with the idea to play Halloween Bingo.
You make your own Bingo card full of costumes that people might be wearing and as you see those particular ones, you mark it off.
My Bingo card included: Michael Phelps, Ninja, Stewie Griffin, Michael Scott, Witch, Pirate, Mark Richt, Batman, Phillies Phan, Sarah Palin, Maid, Jim Halpert, Spiderman, Johnny Knoxville, Hulk, Joker, 3 Hole Punch, The Male Anatomy, Anchorman, UGA VII, Meatwad, Gas Prices, Ape, and the 3 Stooges.
I did not win, but the costumes were great. Here were the best:
Any other ones stick out?
Trisha and I went downtown to witness this last year and we've decided to make it a tradition. This year we took some friends with us and again spent the entire night watching and laughing.
This year, we dressed up though.
I was Todd Palin.
Trisha was Sarah Palin.
I even made some campaign stickers.
This is one of my favorite shots from the night. Mrs. Bearden getting ready.
And here we are as the couple.
Any resemblance?
We probably saw about 5 or 6 other Palins downtown along with a barage of other characters. My favorite part of the night was that we came up with the idea to play Halloween Bingo.
You make your own Bingo card full of costumes that people might be wearing and as you see those particular ones, you mark it off.
My Bingo card included: Michael Phelps, Ninja, Stewie Griffin, Michael Scott, Witch, Pirate, Mark Richt, Batman, Phillies Phan, Sarah Palin, Maid, Jim Halpert, Spiderman, Johnny Knoxville, Hulk, Joker, 3 Hole Punch, The Male Anatomy, Anchorman, UGA VII, Meatwad, Gas Prices, Ape, and the 3 Stooges.
I did not win, but the costumes were great. Here were the best:
1. Reno 911 Cast - 2 Guys, one had the short, shorts on and the other had the high and tight haircut.
2. Sarah Palin - (my wife's was the best) but there was one Palin that was campaigning for Obama...I thought to be funny
3. Michael Phelps - I'm pretty sure the guy was about 5'3" and 200lbs...he was also wearing a speedo...priceless
4. Cowboy - this is the one where the guys top half is the cowboy and the bottom half is the front legs of the horse. Then fill in the rest with stuffed legs for the cowboy and back legs of the horse...makes me laugh everytime. It's like an Ansel Adams picture.
5. Dorothy and Tinman - There was one couple that was out and about that had to be in their 60's dressed as these two. I support their effort.
6. Clark Kent and Lois Lane - Lois Lane had her press pass and Clark Kent's shirt was half opened revealing the S underneath. I thought that was a good couples costume.
7. Dominoes - There wasn't much to it other than all black and a few white dots. The guy was the double 6. The girl was the double 4. I liked this one because I'm an avid fan of Chicken Foot...a dominoes phenomenon.
8. Joker - There were a few out and about, but the one I liked the most was the guy in the nurse's outfit. I thought that was clever...especially having liked Dark Knight so much, I really appreciated this one.
2. Sarah Palin - (my wife's was the best) but there was one Palin that was campaigning for Obama...I thought to be funny
3. Michael Phelps - I'm pretty sure the guy was about 5'3" and 200lbs...he was also wearing a speedo...priceless
4. Cowboy - this is the one where the guys top half is the cowboy and the bottom half is the front legs of the horse. Then fill in the rest with stuffed legs for the cowboy and back legs of the horse...makes me laugh everytime. It's like an Ansel Adams picture.
5. Dorothy and Tinman - There was one couple that was out and about that had to be in their 60's dressed as these two. I support their effort.
6. Clark Kent and Lois Lane - Lois Lane had her press pass and Clark Kent's shirt was half opened revealing the S underneath. I thought that was a good couples costume.
7. Dominoes - There wasn't much to it other than all black and a few white dots. The guy was the double 6. The girl was the double 4. I liked this one because I'm an avid fan of Chicken Foot...a dominoes phenomenon.
8. Joker - There were a few out and about, but the one I liked the most was the guy in the nurse's outfit. I thought that was clever...especially having liked Dark Knight so much, I really appreciated this one.
Any other ones stick out?
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