I performed by second wedding yesterday. It went well but I was struck by how many people asked me the same question with a concerned look on their face.
“You’ll remember to tell people to silence their cell phones, right?” Read more »
Archive for March, 2011
#64 – Please, Silence Your Cell Phones
Posted in Uncategorized with tags Technology on March 31, 2011 by scotthiga#63 – Lowered Expectations
Posted in Uncategorized on March 30, 2011 by scotthigaFor the past seven days, the #1 search which has led people to this blog has been “adult movies”. Read more »
#62 – Raving Fan
Posted in Uncategorized with tags Food, Social Media on March 29, 2011 by scotthiga
That sign may signify one of the greatest accomplishments of my life. Read more »
#61 – Diary of a Fat Nerd 1
Posted in Uncategorized with tags Fat Kid on March 28, 2011 by scotthigaI have struggled with my weight for as long as I can remember. When I was in school I was made fun of for being overweight. In the 6th grade all of the mocking and bullying compelled me to fake sickness in order to miss school. Even later, when I was more comfortable with myself, I still wished that the clothes I bought at Express looked like they did on the mannequin when I would wear them.
So eight years ago I did something about it. Read more »
#59 – Mission Trip Certainties
Posted in Uncategorized on March 24, 2011 by scotthigaThis week I’m on a mission trip with our high school group. We’re spending a few days in inner-city Los Angeles working at a church. Regardless of the trip’s destination, there are a few certainties that always happen on a mission trip. Read more »
#58 – Nerd Fears
Posted in Uncategorized on March 23, 2011 by scotthigaSo do not fear, for I am with you;
do not be dismayed, for I am your God.
I will strengthen you and help you;
I will uphold you with my righteous right hand. – Isaiah 41:10
This is a promise that God makes to the nation of Israel after their release from Babylon. At that point the nation of Israel had plenty to fear. They had been in exile for 70 years, they were going home to a broken city and they were surrounded by enemies. In the midst of that situation, in the midst of all that uncertainty, God tells them not to fear because he is with them.
That is a promise with which I struggled when I was younger. Read more »
#57 – Nerdy Spring Break
Posted in Uncategorized on March 22, 2011 by scotthigaIn the 90s MTV started broadcasting spring break festivities from such exotic locales as Ft. Lauderdale and Lake Havasu. It was through those broadcasts that I began to learn about the rampant debauchery that often goes hand-in-hand with spring break. As a young nerd, though, and a fairly straight-laced Christian, I knew that I had no desire to let loose and debauch myself in the manner portrayed on MTV. Since it is spring break, though, here are some ways for nerds to let loose. Read more »
#56 – Who’s Your Yoda?
Posted in Uncategorized with tags Spiritual Growth, Star Wars on March 21, 2011 by scotthiga
Whether a hand puppet or digitally animated, Yoda is one of the greatest characters in the Star Wars universe. He’s not great because of his command of the Force. He’s not great because of his skill with a lightsaber. Yoda is great because of his ability to train and mentor Pandawans and Jedi Knights. Yoda came alongside those he mentored and helped them realize their full potential.
We all need a Yoda in our lives. Read more »
#55 – March Madness for Nerds
Posted in Uncategorized with tags Sports on March 18, 2011 by scotthigaLike other major sporting events, March Madness can be a little confusing for nerds. Why would so many people call in sick on a Thursday to sit around and watch basketball all day? Nerds understand calling in sick the day after the new Final Fantasy releases but why anyone would do that for a sport is a mystery to them. I’ve compiled some talking points to help nerds better understand March Madness. Read more »
