American Idol, Alligator Meat, and the G3 Conference

1. American Idol is back for a 14th season. Are you watching? Have you ever watched? If you were to audition for the show (or were made to audition), what song would you sing?
I remember having last followed the show when I was in high school, when it was the 'new thing' and everyone was arguing about backing either Ruben Studdard or Clay Aiken. I remember that the students made signs, along the lines of "You'll be cruisin' for a bruisin' if you don't choose Ruben." And, when Clay won, no "bruisin's" were issued. Can't say I follow it anymore, but does anyone else remember that creepy song Clay Aiken put out afterwards? Every stalker must have nodded their head in agreement. If only they were invisible...

2.  Mark Twain is quoted as saying, "If it's your job to eat a frog, it's best to do it first thing in the morning. And if it's your job to eat two frogs, it's best to eat the biggest one first."
I've never eaten frog, I'm just not adventurous with my protein. I did eat alligator tenders in Florida a few years ago, does that count? Thankfully, I'm pretty sure Mark Twain is talking about tackling your most dreaded task first, to get it over with.

3. If you were going on safari, what is the number one animal you'd want to see?
Giraffe? I've never thought about it, I'd might actually be more interested in the scenery. Weird, I know.

4. January 21st is National Granola Bar Day. I know. Do you like granola bars? Chewy or crunchy? Your favorite flavor? How about regular granola? Let's exhaust this topic in honor of the holiday okay?
I'm not really into granola but I do know I hate the crunchy kinds that crumble everywhere and make a mess. And chewy just seem more satisfying. Who comes up with these "National" Days? How do I submit a day?

5. If only__________________________________________.
"If only" is a phrase I tend to avoid. If you are upset about the past, there's no sense in worrying over it. If you want to change something about yourself, get to it. Or is there another "if only" group that I'm missing?

6. You can add one item to your bedroom. What will it be?
Space! We live in small NYC apartment, and although this is the norm I still feel our bedroom should have more room. In contrast to some of the other city apartments, we're blessed to have a proper bedroom. We can even walk around the bed. Carefully.

7. What is one thing you've enjoyed about winter thus far? If it's not winter in your corner of the globe, what season is it, and what is something you've enjoyed about whatever season it happens to be?
Good question- despite still not loving the cold, I've enjoyed snow tubing the most. We went with the family this weekend on our 2nd Annual Snow Tubing trip (I'm all about creating 'annual trips!) and had a blast.

8.  Insert your own random thought here.
I'm flying to Atlanta tonight! The G3 Conference is Thursday through Saturday and Tom, his parents, sister and I are flying out tomorrow. We're excited to attend our first large-scale conference, all about the Gospel, Grace and Glory. We're excited to see all the speakers, some being Paul Washer, Steven J. Lawson, Voddie Baucham, James White, Tim Challies, and Josh Buice. I know Tom's been gearing up for James White, watching his debates on Youtube.

So tell me...

Have you embraced winter yet?

Have you ever tried alligator meat?
Do you follow any of the speakers mentioned above?

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