Nerds!

Nerd: : an unstylish, unattractive, or socially inept person; especially : one slavishly devoted to intellectual or academic pursuits. Wow Webster, that's a bit harsh. But I'm not referring to that kind of nerd. I'm referring to the small, yet satisfying, tangy crunchy candy made my none other than Willy Wonka, the nerd. I think it's safe to say that everyone on planet earth enjoys nerds, and if they don't, well then, they don't I guess. But anyways, onto my story dealing with this delicious, almost microscopic candy.

A few days ago I brought a box of nerds into my sociology class, you know the class that you need something to keep you entertained. So I brought in a box of nerds. This woman, and I do say woman, because she is one of those older people who later on in life decided to get their college education, towards the end of class almost rudely said, well where's my box of nerds? Keep in mind, I've never once spoken to this woman nor do I even know her name. I politely smirked, shrugged my shoulders, and then carried on eating my nerds in front of her. The next time the class met, she asked me again where her box of nerds was. I mean, how the heck was I supposed to know? And I thought she was joking! But today, I decided that I would bring the woman, whose name I still do not know, a box of nerds. I was already sitting in my desk as she rushed into class almost late when I handed her the box of Lemonade Coated Cherry Nerds. She kind of looked at me like, it's about time, but then said, thank you so much, you really just made my day! I then kindly repeated back, you're welcome, I'm glad I could.

Even though I've never spoken to this woman before, who I still don't even talk to in class, it was really cool to make her day with a simple thing such as giving someone a box of candy. I really do think all along she was just messing with me, but yet secretly really wanted a box. And the fact that I actually brought her one, took her by surprise and made her day. I encourage you to just do something simple for a complete stranger, ok well maybe someone you somewhat know, and just try your best to make someone's day... because it isn't always about us! And I mean, if you handed me a box of nerds, depending on the flavor of course...just kidding, you'd make my day!

In the mean time... Cheez-Its are way better than Cheese Nips.

-RPM

I have the best girlfriend in the whole world.

As you were reading the title of this post, you probably thought I was going to write a post on how wonderful my girlfriend is. But however, I'm not. I was just simply stating a known fact. Onto the purpose of this online outlet of expression. I simply just want to entertain you, maybe add a little comic relief to your hectic day, assuming you've had one. I honestly don't believe you are interested in the stresses of my life or what went absolutely right with my day, so I'm choosing to write about something completely and utterly... random. Why you might ask? Because instead of taking the time to focus on my day that may have gone absolutely right or terribly wrong, writing about something random will make my day better either way. And hopefully yours as well.

So as a grand opening to my randomness, I choose to write about... Air Freshener (I had to use spell check to know how to spell that). The definition of an air freshener is an aerosol spray, liquid deodorizer, or other preparation used to remove odors and freshen the air in a room. This item is something that is often used beyond the door of room 149 and I don't think that needs explaining. It was actually just used to cover up the odors of Ryan Klopack. But onto the seriousness of air freshener, and yes there is a serious side. I'm going to go as far as comparing the life of Jesus Christ to Air Freshener... now let me explain. When Bob Surloff, the inventor or air freshener in 1948 (God in this analogy) sent his Son (the air freshener) to this earth, he had one main purpose, to save the world from sin (the nasty odors of this earth). Bob had a vision of a world that smelt scrumptious 24/7, but that plan failed epically. So Bob (God) sent his invention,the air freshener (Jesus Christ) to this earth so that it could save us. Jesus Christ is truly like a modern day air freshener! When He died on that cross for our sins, my sins, he took them away forever, including our future sins. I know that in my life, when I screw up, I am comforted to know that Jesus Christ is extending his grace to me always. Just like when someone rips one or takes a nasty poo (pardon me ladies), the air freshener is right there to give a spray and take that odor away. So next time your using Frebreeze or Glade, whichever you prefer, remember the saving grace and forgiveness of Jesus Christ! Pretty deep stuff huh?

I understand this analogy was way out in left field.. aka random... but thats my point, always keep that in mind! And hey, it was my friend Jon Michael Toler who encouraged me to find God in the little things. I think I've accomplished that for today.

Until next time... word to your mother.

-RPM