My 15 Seconds

My episode of The Price is Right finally aired today. I kept thinking all week, "what if I somehow forgot and I actually got up on stage and won the showdown?" But unfortunately, I don't have severe amnesia. The show played out exactly as I remember it.

I am grateful, though, for my experience. Hearing my name called to, "come on down" was a thrill in itself. Plus, it will make a great ringtone on my cell phone.

So for those of you who missed it, or are gainfully employed, here's the clip:

Courtside Adventure

Tonight, my wife and I had the rare privilege to sit courtside at the Seattle SuperSonics game against the Washington Wizards. It was a hard fought battle that ultimately resulted in defeat for the good guys. Gilbert Arenas scored 42 points including a last second shot to win the game for Washington.

Even more impressive were Arenas' shoes. Tonight he sported some crazy, multi-colored low-tops that were seriously awesome. I could have sworn I heard him tell Kevin Calabro they were designed by Gucci. But I could be totally wrong on that.

Anyway, needless to say it was an awesome night.

Scared and Alone

Today my PowerBook embarked on a much deserved vacation. For weeks I've needed to take it in for some minor repairs but I've been putting it off in fear of not having it at my side in case of an emergency.

It's really quite humorous how helpless I feel without it. This post is evidence of that. Here I've been given an excuse to not check my e-mail or do any kind of computer work for a couple days yet here I am, four hours into the break typing away on this here blog.

I need to get a life.

Blood:Water Mission

Recently I've started supporting Blood:Water Mission and have absolutely fallen in love with their approach to the greatest crisis of our time.

If you're not familiar, Blood:Water was started by the guys in the band Jars of Clay. Blood:Water Mission is committed to clean blood and clean water to fight the HIV/AIDS pandemic, to build clean wells in Africa, to support medical facilities caring for the sick, to make a lasting impact in the fight against poverty, injustice and oppression in Africa through the linking of needs, talents and continents, of people and resources.

I love the way they attack their mission in a completely non-political fashion. It's so important to leave our petty politics behind when we're faced with a situation like this.

I've been working to put together a night to raise awareness and funds for Blood:Water later this spring here in the Seattle area. I'll be sure to post the details as they come in. Meanwhile, if you have any ideas or want to help out, drop me a line.

An International Holiday

Did you realize that today is an international holiday? Well it should be...according to my wife.

Today is her birthday. I've never known anyone over the age of 10 that cherishes their birthday more than my wife. She certainly gets a lot of milage out of it. And why shouldn't she?

Last night we started the celebration by eating out at an Indian restaurant and watching a movie. Today we plan to go to brunch at one of her favorite restaurants in Seattle called the Boat Street Cafe. Tonight we'll head to her folk's house for a formal celebration and tomorrow, we go to my parent's house. It'll be busy, but I'm looking forward to it.

The Price was Wrong

I'm still recovering from a crazy, albeit short, tour down the west coast. Three weeks ago, Ben and I loaded up the truck and headed south for a short, week and a half tour through California.

It was the longest week and a half trip I've ever been on. I don't say that in a negative way, because nothing bad happened on the trip. It was eventful, yes. Actually, it was probably one of most memorable trips I've ever been on with Threefold.

It started with a small church in Oakdale, CA, continued as we narrowly escaped an avalanche in South Lake Tahoe, and concluded with me being called down as a contestant on The Price is Right. Yes, you read that correctly. My childhood fantasy was fulfilled when I was actually given the opportunity to be on The Price is Right. But alas, I didn't make it out of contestant's row. I was the last one called for the day and had only one chance to bid. I overbid on the manliest Barbecue I've ever seen. It broke my heart. Oh well. We can all tune in on March 27 as the episode is broadcast in all it's glory. I think I made a fool of myself as I came down to the front.