"Gloating" is NOT in the Bible

This is ONE of the awards I got for doing FREAKIN' AWESOME on my Pathophysiology test.

Now the REAL story behind this is... My Pathophysiology professor gives out awards to the top two students on the exams. I made friends early in the class with the 2nd smartest dude in the class (I'm the first of course!!)... and Marcus did really well on the first exam and got the award for the first exam. I didn't know that this professor did this so I thought it was pretty neat. Well the class before the exam... I'm jokin' around with him and some others and say "Dude you're goin' DOWN... I'm about to go into a monk-like study session... No more awards for MARCUS!!"

Test day... Brett(sarcastic overtone): "yeah.. get ready... you're goin' down!!"

Marcus(blatantly sarcastic with peer on-look): "oh no... I was expecting to go down today.. I just didn't want it to be you, Brett"

YEAH... so today the professor announces the awardees.... in front of Marcus(who is a really great guy and a good friend... just so you readers know) and ALL of those peers!!

It was truely a great moment in "Brett History" (and for those interested in taking this course, "Brett History"... classes are forming in the fall).

Casting Crowns

"And Now My Lifesong Sings"

I once was lost, but now I'm found

So far away, but now I'm home

I once was lost, but now I'm found

And now my lifesong sings...

I once was blind, but now I see
I don't know how, but when He touched me...

I once was blind, but now I see

And now my lifesong sings...

I once was dead, but now I live

Now my life to you I give

Hallelujah

Hallelujah

Let my lifesong sing to you.

For those who can't break

Since I work tonight, Valentine's Day, I thought this the best way to get my message out.

Valentine treasures are people who

have often crossed your mind,

family, friends and others, too,

who in your life have shined

the warmth of love or a spark of light

that makes you remember them;

no matter how long since you’ve actually met,

each one is a luminous gem

who gleams and glows in your memory,

bringing special pleasures,

and that’s why this Valentine comes to you:

You’re one of those sparkling treasures!

-Joanna F.

and for my better half out there somewhere...

You’re in my thoughts and in my heart

Wherever I may go;

On Valentine’s Day I’d like to say

I care more than you know.