Summer Lovin'

Summer events are coming to an end and the school year is about to start. We have one more youth trip pending for Arnold, MO which will be fun. Grad School is going a little rough. I hope it gets better this semester.

Playing Catch-up

Well, I started one of classes three weeks into the semester and still have plenty to read before the mid-term in 3 weeks. The reading is excellent I just wish there was more time to absorb.

O, Obama...trying to play Robin Hood...take from the rich and give to the poor. Don't get me wrong, I'll take the money! It just doesn't seem fair to tax the crap out of the peope who are well-off because they worked their tails off. We'll see how it goes.

Torn...

I'm not sure who I'm pulling for...Texas or Ohio State in the Fiesta Bowl. I'd like to see Texas lose to shut them up about "deserving" the National Championship game. I'd like to see Ohio State lose because they don't even have a Conference Championship to distinguish them as truly the best in their conference (let's face it...a lot can happen in a championship game). Hmmm...oh well, the real game is on Thursday night anyway in Miami, FL. Go Gators!

Yes Man

The movie was superb today. Jim Carrey is the man. He has done so many great movies. I especially like movies that challenge the viewer AND provide a laugh. Yes Man really makes you think about the way you are living life. Do not let opportunities pass you by or you're just simply not living. Carpe diem..."seize the day." I shall attempt to be a Yes Man with the exception of my values...I will not compromise my principles. Bring on the world!

Movies

I believe we're going to see Yes Man today. I saw a trailer for it and it looks pretty good. I was skeptical about it at first because it looked like a modern day Liar, Liar. I don't think this has any resemblance though. I look forward to it.

Have yourself a merry little Christmas!

The Brevity of Life

Sue Bankston went to meet the Lord this morning. Kayla and I have extended our stay in Memphis to honor this wonderful lady's life on Friday at her funeral. We will certainly miss her for our remaining days on earth, but will see her again at the pearly gates of Heaven. It is bitter sweet when someone like this passes away because she is no longer with us physically on earth, but we know that she is in a much better place and we'll only be separated for a short while. She was a wonderful wife, mother, and grandma. Thank God for her wonderful example.

Christmas Vacation

It is a Bankston family tradition to watch the movie Christmas Vacation every year. For those unfamiliar with the National Lampoon vacation movies, Chevy Chase plays the main character Clark Griswold (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chevy_Chase). It is a fun tradition. Kayla and I started a tradition of our own for Christmas time last year. We watch Elf and build gingerbread houses (of course hers always is the best:)

Tomorrow we embark on our journey to Florida where the temperatures could reach the 80's on Christmas Day. There were many Christmases that we wore shorts to play with our new toys outside. I do love the warmth! Hope everyone has a merry Christmas and enjoys traditions of your own.

Christmas Time!

Time to head out to visit the fam for the holidays. Memphis till the 23rd then the Burg till about the 30th. Hope everyone drives safe and has a great time with whomever they spend time with.

Come 2009 I will be a graduate student at Harding University Graduate School of Religion. I received my acceptance letter this past week and start in January. My degree will be a Masters of Divinity with a concentration in Old Testament. I am very excited!

What's The Deal!?

I cant believe Dan Mullen may not call the shots at the National Championship. When Florida wins it all, they shouldnt even give Mullen a ring if he doesnt call the plays!

Heisman

Heisman trophy or no Heisman trophy, that does not matter as far as the Gators are concerned. Sure, it would have been SWEET for Tebow to win it two years in a row, but I would rather have the National Championship for the team and I think that's gonna happen for good ole Tebow. It should definitely be a good game (though I hope Florida tosses them around like rag dolls)! Too bad OU had to run up the score on their lousy opponents to pad the stats for Sam.