by emma | Mar 22, 2009 | Everything Else
A recent email from The Daily Stat caught my attention. It was titled ‘Hero Index’, and noted that Barack Obama has replaced Jesus Christ atop a list of America’s heroes. The poll, conducted in January by Harris Interactive, asked a cross-section of American adults whom they admired enough to consider heroes. Barack Obama, John McCain, Chesley Sullenberger, God, Billy Graham, Mahatma Gandhi, Condoleeza Rice, Sarah Palin, General George S. Patton, and Bill Gates all made the list for the first time in 2009.
Thought it was an interesting list, and it got me thinking about who my heros are. Granted, there are a few semi-famous people on that list- perhaps examples is a better term? – Gandhi, Martin Luther King Jr, Mother Teresa. But mostly, my heros are people I know: ordinary people doing extraordinary things with their lives. People like Jay & Kellie, like Levi, like Scott, like Sara.
Your shout: who are your heros?
by emma | Mar 21, 2009 | Everything Else
So proud of our boys!! I seriously think that was the best rugby match I have ever witnessed, down to the wire until the very last minute. Wales played fantastically also, but needless to say I’m happy with the outcome!
GRAND SLAM!
by emma | Mar 20, 2009 | Everything Else
“What can you do tomorrow that will allow you to take one step closer to the dream God placed in your heart a long time ago? Stop dying slowly.”
[Los]
“God’s not looking for ways to judge you… God is looking for ways to save you.”
[Brian, via Kirsty]
“In a world whose complexity overwhelms me, lead me to simple truths today. Where connections outpace relationships, lead me to love.”
[Twitturgies]
Ally’s post on The Island.
by emma | Mar 16, 2009 | Everything Else
Had a thoroughly enjoyable day out at the rugby on Saturday! Travelled over to Edinburgh with a few friends as we had tickets for the Scot v Ire match, which turned out to be a great game! Scotland brought it in the first half (which brought a few nerves for me!), but then forgot how to pass the ball in the second half… unfortunate!
Glad we decided to go through early, as we ended up queueing at Queen St station for an hour! Grabbed a bite to eat before heading to the stadium, and then went out for a celebratory (for Reuben, commiserative) meal afterward at TGI’s… I saw about 3 Scotland shirts in the place, guess they all slunk home in shame…
A few snaps:
[Overcompensating a little perhaps?!]
by emma | Feb 25, 2009 | Everything Else
You might notice things look a little different on here – if your using RSS, stop by the blog & check it out…
I’ve put up a new header, felt the old one was looking a little too Christmas-ey. The words on the header have changed too. They are an extract from a piece one my friends wrote a while ago that I love…
I show you my scribble plans
The ink on my hands
Hold it up for you to see, struggle and the charm
(What do you want me to be?)
I’ve also updated the links a bit. Joshua and Carlos are both taking an indefinite break from blogging, so I’ve taken them off the list for now. I’ve added Andru, an immense photographer from NI, and Matt, my supervisor at work who is also involved in masterminding Centrelight (more about that later!).
So what d’ya think, like the new header?
by emma | Feb 23, 2009 | Everything Else
Entrepreneur has an article on Twestival & the power of Twitter.
Intrigued by GlaxoSmithKline’s latest headline-grabbing pledge of cheap medicine for the poor.
NY Times Year in Pictures.
“Wait until the morning comes around… Wait for something beautiful… Wait to see if worry turns around… Wait for something beautiful”
[The Worst Thing’s Beautiful – Ours]
Find me in the snow vox-pops on Ctrl.Alt.Shift.
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