cambridge study

Who knew only the first and last letters of a word really matter?

Check out this excerpt...I always find it interesting they are right, it doesn't really matter what order the letters are in, you can still read it without any problems...I'm not sure how valid the statement about 'research at Cambridge' is, but it still proves the point none the less.

Aoccdrnig to rseaerch at Cmabrigde Uinervtisy, it deosn't mttaer in waht oredr the ltteers in a wrod are, the olny iprmoetnt tihng is taht the frist and lsat ltteer be at the rghit pclae. The rset can be a total mses and you can sitll raed it wouthit porbelm. Tihs is bcuseae the huamn mnid deos not raed ervey lteter by istlef, but the wrod as a wlohe.

See what you can learn when you have too much free time?

no spoon

Who knew insight could come from many different sources?

When I first started this blog, the question was asked, "What does no spoon mean?" It's a bit of a late response, and I'm sure it is actually redundant of what my answer was the first time the question was asked, but it's my blog so I can do whatever I want.

Again, this idea is from the movie 'Matrix' and if you haven't seen the movie, don't worry about trying to figure out the quote. If you have, this may still make no sense to you...again, this is my blog, and therefore my thoughts, so it's a small look into the way my mind works, or more accurately the way I process life and events as they pass me by.

Ok, here is my answer to the question of long ago...

Why no spoon? Because it is a symbol reminding me of my reality...this is a place I'm passing through...and when I see it for what it is, I can be superman. Not in the way the movies show, but in the way that changes me into who I'm supposed to be. Every time I face a challenge I don't think I can get through, I simply remind myself of one simple thing...

There is no spoon.

Like I said, it may help, or it may be something that is just makes sense in my head...either way, I'm smiling about it.

wow

Who knew there were options for your blogger template?

Yes, this is the same blog...but with a new look...

So I'm curious...is the new look an upgrade, or was the other one 'more me?'

football

Who knew I'd be this excited for football season to start?

So Michigan home opener was on Saturday...and yes, I was there. It's always good to be at the game with 109,000 of my closest friends. Game was good (of course we won - tough game against Vanderbuilt), although I'm a little nervous about the offense this season...we'll see I guess.

Here is a pic of the stadium...view is about what I had, except I was on the opposite end of the field...

As I'm sitting there, doing the wave, then slowly, then quickly (anyone that's been there knows what I'm talking about), I started thinking a little. Thought about all of the times I've been there, some as a student, some with friends, but always a good time. Sometimes slowing down just slightly puts things in perspective - who knew I could 'slow down' at a Michigan football game? Seems like these times with friends and family, the ones we remember and enjoy, are really the important things. Meetings I go to, work I do, it's all a means to an end...and the end is being able to spend time with people - to have relationships.

Makes me wonder why we are wired this way - why do we require relationships? Even when I say I don't need anyone, or any help, it still is nice if either come along. Seems like in a small way, we can tangibly see we require support. Tough to take sometimes, but helps us grow into who we are supposed to be - yes, getting help from others can actually make us stronger.

Anywhoo, guess that's a whole lot of talking that could have been summed up by two words - GO BLUE!