What the world needs now is love, sweet love. Seriously, where is the love? Love is all you need. Love will keep us together. Love is a many splendored thing. But what is love? I want to know what love is. Is this love?
Can I find love in an elevator? I
hear love is like an itching in my heart.
Or is love like a heat wave? Will
I ever find the love of a lifetime? Love
takes time. You can’t buy me love. Everybody loves somebody sometime. But love is a battlefield. You can’t hurry love. So what is this crazy little thing called
love? Show me love. Do I need a love potion #9? Or will you jump for my love? Love is a long road. But we all need a little unconditional
love. Some may say love is blind. Or love bites. But I know what love can do. Love brings change. So can you feel the love tonight? If not, spread your love. Everybody wants to be loved. You don’t need a love shack. That’s the power of love. Love spreads.
So share the love. Because sharing
is the greatest love of all. We need to
drop a love bomb. That way everyone can
have a vision of love. Let’s have a love
party. Love and happiness is all we
need. We can have a love revolution. Love will save the day. We could all use a few more lovely daze. So stop in the name of love and start making
the world a better place. Without love
there is nothing. So let’s fill the
world with endless love. Let’s let love
rule. It’s time to stand up for love. It’s time to believe in love. And put a little love in your heart. And if you ever get discouraged, just
remember, I will always love you.
Tuesday, August 6, 2013
My Love Monologue
As I was driving into work today the song "What the World Needs Now is Love" started playing. It got me thinking how true that message is and suddenly I was forming this monologue in my head using song titles with the word 'love' in the title. So when I got to work I challenged myself to really write one and I set a goal of using 50 songs in the whole piece. While there is no shortage of 'love' songs, it was still tough to make it flow and carry meaning. But I actually really like the final product. I hope you do too! Try to see how many of the songs you recognize!
Monday, August 5, 2013
My Bonehead Move of the Day
Most people are probably embarrassed when they make mistakes in public and likely don't want to broadcast them to the world. But not me. I figure if you can't own up to your screw ups and laugh about them, then what's the point. And how are you supposed to laugh about them if you keep them a secret? So I'm here today to share one of mine.
I decided to go to Costco tonight because I haven't been in quite a few months, and as luck would have it I just received a Costco coupon book in the mail last week. So I perused the book to see if there was anything in there I could use. Sure enough there was a coupon for laundry detergent, and I would likely need to buy detergent before my next trip to Costco. Off I went, coupon book in hand, completed my shopping, and went to check out. I then proceeded to hand the coupon to the cashier and collect my discount only to be told that the coupons are not valid until August 8. And sure enough, it says so right on the front of the book.
Boy did I feel like an idiot. I actually did see the dates, but in my head I thought it said 8/1/13-9/8/13. So when the cashier informed me of my mistake it took me a while to comprehend. And then I had to decide if I really wanted the detergent without the discount. This was a lot to think about in just a few seconds. But as embarrassed as I was, all I can really do is laugh about it. And keep the coupon book for the next month so I can actually use it.
I hope my brief little story has inspired you to share some of your bonehead moves when they happen as well.
I decided to go to Costco tonight because I haven't been in quite a few months, and as luck would have it I just received a Costco coupon book in the mail last week. So I perused the book to see if there was anything in there I could use. Sure enough there was a coupon for laundry detergent, and I would likely need to buy detergent before my next trip to Costco. Off I went, coupon book in hand, completed my shopping, and went to check out. I then proceeded to hand the coupon to the cashier and collect my discount only to be told that the coupons are not valid until August 8. And sure enough, it says so right on the front of the book.
Boy did I feel like an idiot. I actually did see the dates, but in my head I thought it said 8/1/13-9/8/13. So when the cashier informed me of my mistake it took me a while to comprehend. And then I had to decide if I really wanted the detergent without the discount. This was a lot to think about in just a few seconds. But as embarrassed as I was, all I can really do is laugh about it. And keep the coupon book for the next month so I can actually use it.
I hope my brief little story has inspired you to share some of your bonehead moves when they happen as well.
Sunday, August 4, 2013
Sometimes I amaze even myself
Do you ever have those moments where you do something and you're just so proud of yourself for doing it, no matter how small it might be, that you just have to tell everyone about it? Well I had one of those moments last night. Let me preface this story by saying I'm not the most handy person on the planet.
So I went to turn on my garbage disposal last night and nothing happened. All I got was a low humming. I may not know much about garbage disposals, but I know that's not good. I tried to look inside to see if I could find what might be causing the issue, but I saw nothing. Then I looked under the sink. I had no idea what I expected to find under the sink, and even if I did know I don't know what I would have done with it. But I looked anyway and came up with nothing. Discouraged, I figured I better call my warranty company and try to get a service appointment set up for someone to come fix it. Since it is the weekend, though, nobody would be calling me back to set up the appointment until Monday, and who knows when they would actually be able to come. So I took to the Internet to try to find a solution between now and then. Every solution on the Internet had to do with broom handles and allen wrenches. Well I found the allen wrench slot underneath the disposal just like the Internet told me, but I didn't have a wrench that would fit. Then I remembered that there was an allen wrench in a random drawer under the sink that I had no idea what it was for. Until now! It was a perfect fit, just like Cinderella's glass slipper. So I started turning until it was moving freely. And then I tried the switch. Church choirs could be heard singing as it worked like a charm. I did it! I, Adam Davi, fixed my garbage disposal all by myself. This may not sound like a big deal to you, but it is to me.
This small victory comes on the heels of another minor home fix I accomplished a few months ago when I unclogged my shower drain by myself, with the assistance of a wire hanger. While these might seem like two insignificant events in the life of a homeowner, they are a big deal to me. Like I said before, I not the most handy person so I take victories wherever I can get them.
And on another small victories that amaze myself front, I recently crafted a stuffed woolly mammoth out of puff balls, duct tape, and pipe cleaners. My arts and crafts skills are about as strong as my handyman skills, so being able to make something like that was quite an accomplishment. Again, I was very proud of myself and have been bragging to everybody.
Most people don't seem to understand why I'm bragging about any of these things, but to me they are significant and I am proud of myself. Just because they are not life altering doesn't mean they don't carry significance. We should all be applauding each other when we accomplish something we didn't think we could, no matter how big or small the accomplishment may be. So to all of you who have done something that amazes yourself, I applaud you and I'm proud of you!
So I went to turn on my garbage disposal last night and nothing happened. All I got was a low humming. I may not know much about garbage disposals, but I know that's not good. I tried to look inside to see if I could find what might be causing the issue, but I saw nothing. Then I looked under the sink. I had no idea what I expected to find under the sink, and even if I did know I don't know what I would have done with it. But I looked anyway and came up with nothing. Discouraged, I figured I better call my warranty company and try to get a service appointment set up for someone to come fix it. Since it is the weekend, though, nobody would be calling me back to set up the appointment until Monday, and who knows when they would actually be able to come. So I took to the Internet to try to find a solution between now and then. Every solution on the Internet had to do with broom handles and allen wrenches. Well I found the allen wrench slot underneath the disposal just like the Internet told me, but I didn't have a wrench that would fit. Then I remembered that there was an allen wrench in a random drawer under the sink that I had no idea what it was for. Until now! It was a perfect fit, just like Cinderella's glass slipper. So I started turning until it was moving freely. And then I tried the switch. Church choirs could be heard singing as it worked like a charm. I did it! I, Adam Davi, fixed my garbage disposal all by myself. This may not sound like a big deal to you, but it is to me.
This small victory comes on the heels of another minor home fix I accomplished a few months ago when I unclogged my shower drain by myself, with the assistance of a wire hanger. While these might seem like two insignificant events in the life of a homeowner, they are a big deal to me. Like I said before, I not the most handy person so I take victories wherever I can get them.
And on another small victories that amaze myself front, I recently crafted a stuffed woolly mammoth out of puff balls, duct tape, and pipe cleaners. My arts and crafts skills are about as strong as my handyman skills, so being able to make something like that was quite an accomplishment. Again, I was very proud of myself and have been bragging to everybody.
Most people don't seem to understand why I'm bragging about any of these things, but to me they are significant and I am proud of myself. Just because they are not life altering doesn't mean they don't carry significance. We should all be applauding each other when we accomplish something we didn't think we could, no matter how big or small the accomplishment may be. So to all of you who have done something that amazes yourself, I applaud you and I'm proud of you!
Tuesday, July 9, 2013
Need more input!
Well, it's kind of late right now, but I wanted to write a quick post because I have something on my mind. I had a conversation today with a coworker about the decline in curiosity in today's generation. We both concluded that the "instant gratification and answers at your fingertips" lifestyle that today's generation has become accustomed to has slowly killed people's curiosity. I wrote a post a couple months ago about my own curiosity and how it fuels my own learning, but today I want to examine how others are affected.
What I have started to see with others is how easy it is for anybody to bust out their phone or go on their computer and find the answer to any question they may have. At first glance, this may seem like a good thing for learning. And to some extent it is. But what I really notice is that most people don't take the next step with their own learning. They stop after finding the one answer they were looking for. They don't let that answer lead them to other questions. In effect, they have failed to allow their curiosity to take over, and prevented continued learning and higher level thinking.
We should want to continue gathering input to satisfy our curiosity. Personally, I'm always looking to learn something and always in need of more input, much like Number 5 from Short Circuit. But it scares me to think that others don't share the same thirst for information. I wonder how this might affect our future and if this perceived lack of curiosity will continue to get worse. What do you think? Are people less curious nowadays? Do you have a constant desire for more input? Feel free to share your thoughts.
Not sure why I decided to include this particular clip, but enjoy.
What I have started to see with others is how easy it is for anybody to bust out their phone or go on their computer and find the answer to any question they may have. At first glance, this may seem like a good thing for learning. And to some extent it is. But what I really notice is that most people don't take the next step with their own learning. They stop after finding the one answer they were looking for. They don't let that answer lead them to other questions. In effect, they have failed to allow their curiosity to take over, and prevented continued learning and higher level thinking.
We should want to continue gathering input to satisfy our curiosity. Personally, I'm always looking to learn something and always in need of more input, much like Number 5 from Short Circuit. But it scares me to think that others don't share the same thirst for information. I wonder how this might affect our future and if this perceived lack of curiosity will continue to get worse. What do you think? Are people less curious nowadays? Do you have a constant desire for more input? Feel free to share your thoughts.
Not sure why I decided to include this particular clip, but enjoy.
Monday, July 8, 2013
Great White Buffalo
Last night I watched Hot Tub Time Machine. The more I see that movie, the more I really like it. Seriously, it's funny because it's so cheesy. If you've never seen it I recommend you give it a shot. But it centers around three guys who are unhappy in their present day lives and then get sent back to 1986 through a hot tub. They are sent back to a pivotal night in all of their lives, with the vague instructions that they need to do things exactly the same as they did the first time in order to get back to the present. In their efforts to try to not change anything they are faced with some major questions. They start taking a look at their present lives and realize how unhappy they are, causing them in turn to wonder if the original choices they made really were the best. This brings up an interesting question. If you could go back in time, would you do anything different? My initial answer to this question is always, "Hell yes!" But once I think about it a little more, I'm not so sure. I start thinking about the ripple effects of making one change. If I change one thing to gain something over here, I may lose something over there. So you have to think about all the ways your life would be different, not just the one aspect you wish you could change.
The one concept that frequents the movie is the Great White Buffalo, or the one that got away. Each of the character's has their Great White Buffalo and has to deal with the dilemma of possibly letting her go again. That got me thinking about my Great White Buffalo. (I don't think she's reading this, but if you are and you know it's you, call me) But seriously, would I let her get away if I had another chance? I don't know. I know I wouldn't want to, but, again, I'd have to think about the ripple effects. It's quite the predicament. But what would you do? And when was the last time you thought about your Great White Buffalo? Don't lie, you know you have one.
But it's just something to think about because these are the random things that I do think about pretty regularly. And check out Hot Tub Time Machine if you get a chance.
The one concept that frequents the movie is the Great White Buffalo, or the one that got away. Each of the character's has their Great White Buffalo and has to deal with the dilemma of possibly letting her go again. That got me thinking about my Great White Buffalo. (I don't think she's reading this, but if you are and you know it's you, call me) But seriously, would I let her get away if I had another chance? I don't know. I know I wouldn't want to, but, again, I'd have to think about the ripple effects. It's quite the predicament. But what would you do? And when was the last time you thought about your Great White Buffalo? Don't lie, you know you have one.
But it's just something to think about because these are the random things that I do think about pretty regularly. And check out Hot Tub Time Machine if you get a chance.
Tuesday, July 2, 2013
The Return of the Useless Facts!
So I realized that it's been awhile since I've recorded a Useless Fact. And then I discovered a really interesting fact while watching a baseball game. So I decided to record a new one! Here it is!
What do you think? If you want me to record some more, let me know!
What do you think? If you want me to record some more, let me know!
Monday, July 1, 2013
My Ten Favorite Words
We had a competition at work recently to see who could use the most creative adjective in an introduction of ourselves. This got me thinking about my favorite words. Don't judge, you know you have favorite words also. And now I'm going to share my list with all of you.
1. Platypus
Go ahead, say it. And now you're smiling. It's just a really fun word to say. I can't even explain why, but it tops my list.
2. Woolly Mammoth
I know this is two words, but they fit so perfectly together. Again, they're just fun to say.
3. Ubiquitous
This is an SAT word at its finest. Any chance I get to throw this one out there in conversation I take it.
4. Plethora
There are a plethora of reasons why I love this word. At the top of this list is the fact that it just rolls off the tongue.
5. Orlando
I don't know why. But when I say it, I get real dramatic... and then smile.
6. Loquacious
I can occasionally be a loquacious person, even more so when I can use the word in conversation.
7. Mellifluous
It means harmonious, just like it sounds.
8. Crayon
Again, I don't know why. I just like it for some reason.
9. Bodacious
Because when I say it I like to pretend I'm a surfer, or a ninja turtle.
10. Waffle
Not only are they delicious, but they're fun to talk about as well.
So what are your favorite words. I'd love to hear you all share.
1. Platypus
Go ahead, say it. And now you're smiling. It's just a really fun word to say. I can't even explain why, but it tops my list.
2. Woolly Mammoth
I know this is two words, but they fit so perfectly together. Again, they're just fun to say.
3. Ubiquitous
This is an SAT word at its finest. Any chance I get to throw this one out there in conversation I take it.
4. Plethora
There are a plethora of reasons why I love this word. At the top of this list is the fact that it just rolls off the tongue.
5. Orlando
I don't know why. But when I say it, I get real dramatic... and then smile.
6. Loquacious
I can occasionally be a loquacious person, even more so when I can use the word in conversation.
7. Mellifluous
It means harmonious, just like it sounds.
8. Crayon
Again, I don't know why. I just like it for some reason.
9. Bodacious
Because when I say it I like to pretend I'm a surfer, or a ninja turtle.
10. Waffle
Not only are they delicious, but they're fun to talk about as well.
So what are your favorite words. I'd love to hear you all share.
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