After working out today, I began making my typical Green Monster Spinach Smoothie only to discover we were out of bananas. At first, I didn’t know what to do. I’ve never made a smoothie without bananas before and certainty never thought of attempting it. However, faced with the choice between no smoothie or a banana-less … Continue reading Berry Improvisational Smoothie
Dallas Comic Con 2012
BufferWe saw three generations of Flash cosplayers and a number of other awesome costumes. Patrick Stewart, Adam West, Kevin Conroy, Peter Mayhew, Dave Prowse and a number of other famous people were at the convention. We didn’t have a chance to attend any of the Q&As or other events. Most signatures and photo ops cost … Continue reading Dallas Comic Con 2012
Kill the Buggers: Thoughts on “Ender’s Game”
Ender’s Game by Orson Scott Card is a science fiction novel set in Earth’s future 70 years after a horrific alien invasion. Mankind barely escaped the first two alien invasions. In preparation for a possible third attack, the Earth has set up a military school in space to train child geniuses into future fleet commanders. All efforts are … Continue reading Kill the Buggers: Thoughts on “Ender’s Game”
Everything Will Change: Thoughts on “The Maze Runner”
The Maze Runner by James Dashner is the first book in a young adult dystopian science fiction trilogy. The book was recommended to me because of its supposed similarities to the Hunger Games Trilogy. In fact, I was told The Maze Runner was “comparable to the Hunger Games.” As I flipped through the pages of the book, however, this … Continue reading Everything Will Change: Thoughts on “The Maze Runner”
Quoth the Raven: Thoughts on “The Raven”
Synopsis: As long as you don’t mind rewriting history and disturbingly gore-filled scenes, “The Raven” is a compelling watch. The movie follows the life of Edgar Allan Poe. In the film, a madman begins committing murders based on Poe’s works. Thinking Poe might be able to shed some light on these gruesome deaths, Detective Fields … Continue reading Quoth the Raven: Thoughts on “The Raven”
Starbucks Meet iPhone.
My recent discovery of the Starbucks iPhone app has made my coffee addiction much more manageable. The App allows you to create and save drinks, reload and pay with your phone, hunt for jobs and much more. “My Drinks” is where to find saved beverages. Not only can you create and save personal favorites, … Continue reading Starbucks Meet iPhone.
Let’s Be Hipster and Eat…ALL OF THE SUSHI!
Every two years a group of Evangel English majors embarks on a pilgrimage to Ann Arbor, Michigan, to attend the Calvin Festival of Faith and Writing. This is my second time at the Calvin Festival, and I’m excited to see what the next couple days have in store. I love hearing from individuals who are … Continue reading Let’s Be Hipster and Eat…ALL OF THE SUSHI!
Thin Mint Frappuccino
Through Pinterest, I stumbled upon a link leading to Starbucks’ “secret” menu. Intrigued, I began scanning the various items. While combinations such as the “Captain Crunch Frappuccino” sounded strange, others like “Snickers Frappuccino” sounded absolutely indulgent. One suggested frappuccino caught my attention–the Thin Mint Frappuccino. Always a fan of mint and chocolate, I immediately wanted … Continue reading Thin Mint Frappuccino
Keep Calm and Kill Zombies
My heart beats against my rib cage, relentlessly fraying my nerves. I can hear pounding footsteps outside the classroom door. Another human falls. Clutching my nerf gun tightly to my chest, I take a deep breath. I push open the door open make a run for it, surviving another day. During the past two weeks … Continue reading Keep Calm and Kill Zombies
May the Odds Be Ever in Your Favor
On the 22nd of March, I embarked on a journey of nerdom. At 6:30 PM I went to Hollywood Theatre and waited in line for the midnight showing of “The Hunger Games.” I wore an exact replica of the Hunger Games training jersey, black cargo pants, and my black Nike tennis shoes. As I walked by … Continue reading May the Odds Be Ever in Your Favor