First, old earth vs. new earth... in Understanding the Times today, we were talking about differing opinions of creation within Christianity. One specific example of proof for an old earth was the speed of light in relation to stars. If a star is a million lightyears away, it would take a million years for its light to reach earth. We were asked to come up with an explanation for this...and the answer we came up with was a question: which came first, the chick or the egg? If we believe in Creation (which we do), the answer is obviously the chicken. God didn't create life at its very beginning. He didn't create babies, he created Adam and Eve as adults. THUS, He obviously could've just as easily created the universe with light already traveled. There was a scientific sounding theory name for all this, but I can't remember it. Anyways, it was a great discussion!
In between UTT and Mock Trial, I had a tea party. That's right! Full blown with a tablecloth, teacups, saucers, and platters of cookies and such. I got a few people that were waiting between classes to join me; I'd have to say it was a success! I brought Earl Grey, and a friend of mine brought chai. Two good things in one hour. :) Call me gay, I don't care. It was fun. =P
Last night was the monthly World Affairs Club through my school. Once a month highschoolers get together for a different global themed dinner/meeting. Last night the *theme* was Russian, and the presentation was on the international system. Dinner was amazing. Why? Because there was fresh dill in everything except the tea and the dessert. For those of you who don't know, I absolutely love pickles. It was a pickle-lover's heaven. First was soup...not even sure what kind it was, but it was amazing and very dill-tasting. Second was a bell pepper salad with (you guessed it) fresh dill! Then there was chicken stuffed with...what was that ingredient again? Oh yeah! Dill. ^^
Today was philosophy at UCOM (University of California Moopark). We were talking about different views towards reason vs. senses. There was skepticism, empiricalism, rationalism, and realism... but the one sub-category that interested me the most was called solipsism. This is the belief that YOU are the only one in existence, and that everything that is NOT you is a creation of your mind. Now, I love my philosophy prof. First day of class he all but called reletavism idiotic. Today, he said that it is "absolutely stupid" to argue that the mind is not real. It can't be done. I'd apply that statement to solipsism. How in the world do you tell someone that they are not real, and expect them to agree with you? Ludicrious is the word I would use. What cracked me up the most was that there are thousands of people that believe in solipsism. You know what I want to see? Two solipsists in a room, arguing with eachother about the exsitence of eachother. It would be an impossible conversation.
MUSIC RECOMMENDATION: At the beginning of last summer, I came across a wonderful accoustic artist. His name is Jakob Dylan... he's the son of Bob Dylan, but they don't have the same sound at allll... so if you're not a Bob Dylan fan, don't be put off by the name. He started off in The Wallflowers... which I also recommend, since it's his voice too. I think it was just last year when he split off and started out on his own. He's got great accoustic music, and an amazing voice. If I had to equate him with another artist, I'd say he's the James Taylor of the 21st century. He only has one album, "Seeing Things", which came out in 2008. He has a couple singles and an EP too on Itunes. Most *definitely* worth the 10 bucks you'll spend! If you want to hear a couple of his songs, send me an email! I listened to him on and off in the car yesterday, and then "Something Good This Way Comes" was on in Trader Joe's this morning, so I thought I'd share with you all!
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Best Photo of 2008 #4!
Last semester we had a surprise dinner/swing 16th birthday party for a friend of mine that recently moved up to Santa Maria. It was *amazingly* fancy, and the swing dancing was just joyous. This is Annelise and I attempting a lift, I think. =P
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