Who would like a picture with the snowman? Only $5. Get as close as you would like... he'll even give you a shoulder hug!
Sunday, March 9, 2008
Get a picture with the snowman
Who would like a picture with the snowman? Only $5. Get as close as you would like... he'll even give you a shoulder hug!
Friday, March 7, 2008
Blag
Since we haven't had any posts for a few days, I thought I would try something new. It's called blog tag. Basically, when you are tagged, you answer a set of questions and then you say who is tagged next, and then they answer the same questions. I know, it's kind of e-mail forward lame, but it could be fun, and we might learn a little about each other. So I'll start:
The latest photo of myself I have handy...
10 years ago I was...
15 years old. Theresa says I was a nerd, but she didn't even know be back then.
If I were suddenly a billionaire...
I would pay off my student loans, and then probably buy a vacation home in Mexico. And then open a record store.
Things on my to do list today...
I worked on my research paper on Open Source Synthetic Biology Then we had to clean the house. Theresa and I are going out for Pizza by the Slice at a little place close by.
Places I've lived...
Edmonton Ab, Mexico City (and area), Charlottesville Va, (and soon Palo Alto Ca)
The Best and worst job I've had...
The best - research assistant; worst - paper carrier
The best thing I did this year...
Get a summer position in Palo Alto. And go to the Outer Banks, NC.
My favorite purchase of the last year...
Radiohead tickets
Something that most people don't know about me...
I'm extremely ticklish
What I've been doing...
Last TV Show I watched - Freaks and Geeks
Last Book I've read (for fun) - I'm A Stranger Here Myself, Bill Bryson
Last Movie I watched - Blame it on Fidel
Last Music I listened to - The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders From Mars, David Bowie
Last Website I visited (for fun) - Pitchfork Media
Next, I tag HOLLY
The latest photo of myself I have handy...
10 years ago I was...
15 years old. Theresa says I was a nerd, but she didn't even know be back then.
If I were suddenly a billionaire...
I would pay off my student loans, and then probably buy a vacation home in Mexico. And then open a record store.
Things on my to do list today...
I worked on my research paper on Open Source Synthetic Biology Then we had to clean the house. Theresa and I are going out for Pizza by the Slice at a little place close by.
Places I've lived...
Edmonton Ab, Mexico City (and area), Charlottesville Va, (and soon Palo Alto Ca)
The Best and worst job I've had...
The best - research assistant; worst - paper carrier
The best thing I did this year...
Get a summer position in Palo Alto. And go to the Outer Banks, NC.
My favorite purchase of the last year...
Radiohead tickets
Something that most people don't know about me...
I'm extremely ticklish
What I've been doing...
Last TV Show I watched - Freaks and Geeks
Last Book I've read (for fun) - I'm A Stranger Here Myself, Bill Bryson
Last Movie I watched - Blame it on Fidel
Last Music I listened to - The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders From Mars, David Bowie
Last Website I visited (for fun) - Pitchfork Media
Next, I tag HOLLY
Tuesday, March 4, 2008
Blog 03/04/08
March 3, 2008
We attended three different wards yesterday - it makes a long time in meetings - but I love to listen to the students bear their testimonies.
Since yesterday was Fast Day my mind has turned to the fasting process. I cannot count the number of times I have fasted but most have been on the monthly fast day, but from time to time I have fasted for a special reason. I started to consider the difference between the regular fast and the special fast and why the special fast seems to produce a more spiritual experience. So I decided to try something a little different yesterday. Early in the day I focused on one special reason for my fast (not going to mention it here but something very important to me), and throughout the fast I tried to focus on this reason; by thinking about it, the circumstances around it and what I wanted to happen. It turned out to be a great fast – I felt a good spirit and, developed some ideas of what I could do about special reason. So as you approach the next fast day I suggest you give it a try.
My nomination for the mistaken identity goof of the week- A couple from Utah called to ask about serving a mission at the SVU Institute. In the course of the conversation the lady said to me, "Now that SVU - isn't that the Mormon school owned by Gladys Knight and the Pips (You young whippersnappers ask your parents about Gladys Knight and the Pips)?"
Stifling the laughter, I explained that SVU is a private (not Mormon) university with a conduct code similar to BYU. Furthermore Gladys and her Pips had nothing to do with the school. But one Glade Knight, a Virginia businessman provides much financial support to the University - in fact he was instrumental in getting the school started. I also mentioned that I had met Glade on numerous occasions and he looks nothing like Gladys or is he accompanied by the harmonious tones of the PIPS. As we finished the conversation I still sensed some doubt about my version of the Knights!
Have a good week
Elder/Dad/Grandpa Cottle
We attended three different wards yesterday - it makes a long time in meetings - but I love to listen to the students bear their testimonies.
Since yesterday was Fast Day my mind has turned to the fasting process. I cannot count the number of times I have fasted but most have been on the monthly fast day, but from time to time I have fasted for a special reason. I started to consider the difference between the regular fast and the special fast and why the special fast seems to produce a more spiritual experience. So I decided to try something a little different yesterday. Early in the day I focused on one special reason for my fast (not going to mention it here but something very important to me), and throughout the fast I tried to focus on this reason; by thinking about it, the circumstances around it and what I wanted to happen. It turned out to be a great fast – I felt a good spirit and, developed some ideas of what I could do about special reason. So as you approach the next fast day I suggest you give it a try.
My nomination for the mistaken identity goof of the week- A couple from Utah called to ask about serving a mission at the SVU Institute. In the course of the conversation the lady said to me, "Now that SVU - isn't that the Mormon school owned by Gladys Knight and the Pips (You young whippersnappers ask your parents about Gladys Knight and the Pips)?"
Stifling the laughter, I explained that SVU is a private (not Mormon) university with a conduct code similar to BYU. Furthermore Gladys and her Pips had nothing to do with the school. But one Glade Knight, a Virginia businessman provides much financial support to the University - in fact he was instrumental in getting the school started. I also mentioned that I had met Glade on numerous occasions and he looks nothing like Gladys or is he accompanied by the harmonious tones of the PIPS. As we finished the conversation I still sensed some doubt about my version of the Knights!
Have a good week
Elder/Dad/Grandpa Cottle
In response to my picture
Thank you for the comments... 'I'm flattered'.
So as grandpa asked: How am I? Um, I'm good... I'm having lots of fun in school. My favorite classes being Science and Algebra. we are reading a book called "Bronx Masquerade" in 'Lang. Arts' which is an interesting story of High school students in the Harlem part of New York learning about poetry and how they themselves can change the world with it. Our teacher wants to write a book similar to it with each of the students writing a poem and event that promts the poem... I think I'll write mine about being a third (I'm always the third person... it's not bad... just something I've noted and would be interesting to write about) Something fun about algebra is that I am on a team for the Math Omlypiad which is a Math competition in the Eastern Washington Area. It's fun to practice problems and gives me extra stuff to do.
I attended 'Discovery Day' for the High school I will be going to next year (going to 9th grade) And I figured out I can be in Marching Band, the Band like a class during school AND the Jazz band. But that is if I get in jazz band when I try out and I dont know what to do for marching band. It's fun to think about and get back into playing to flute so next year I'll be ready. (If I'm in jazz band I would be playing the bass guitar... ooo, cool)
I'm continuing with Piano... and not doing any sports... I like to walk (especially when it's nice out and I can go into the park to see the baseball and track practices... :) ) I'm saving up for a telescope but it's going pretty slowly. I like to look at Astronomy pictures and am increasing my knowledge about the universe beyond. (I'm have decided I want to follow the career path of an Astrophyisist--studying the 'what' 'how' and 'why' of stars, nebulae, and celestial objects)
And that's about it for me.... Now that you're all caught up... Next time you see me or hear from me I'll hope (as much as I liked those "WOW" comments) you won't be too surprised.
So as grandpa asked: How am I? Um, I'm good... I'm having lots of fun in school. My favorite classes being Science and Algebra. we are reading a book called "Bronx Masquerade" in 'Lang. Arts' which is an interesting story of High school students in the Harlem part of New York learning about poetry and how they themselves can change the world with it. Our teacher wants to write a book similar to it with each of the students writing a poem and event that promts the poem... I think I'll write mine about being a third (I'm always the third person... it's not bad... just something I've noted and would be interesting to write about) Something fun about algebra is that I am on a team for the Math Omlypiad which is a Math competition in the Eastern Washington Area. It's fun to practice problems and gives me extra stuff to do.
I attended 'Discovery Day' for the High school I will be going to next year (going to 9th grade) And I figured out I can be in Marching Band, the Band like a class during school AND the Jazz band. But that is if I get in jazz band when I try out and I dont know what to do for marching band. It's fun to think about and get back into playing to flute so next year I'll be ready. (If I'm in jazz band I would be playing the bass guitar... ooo, cool)
I'm continuing with Piano... and not doing any sports... I like to walk (especially when it's nice out and I can go into the park to see the baseball and track practices... :) ) I'm saving up for a telescope but it's going pretty slowly. I like to look at Astronomy pictures and am increasing my knowledge about the universe beyond. (I'm have decided I want to follow the career path of an Astrophyisist--studying the 'what' 'how' and 'why' of stars, nebulae, and celestial objects)
And that's about it for me.... Now that you're all caught up... Next time you see me or hear from me I'll hope (as much as I liked those "WOW" comments) you won't be too surprised.
Well, Randy posted music...
So, after watching Randy's videos and thinking about if I should share my music interests, I concluded I would. These are some pretty cool videos demostrating some of my musical taste and a bit of the wonderful talent you can find on 'youtube'. It would be pretty cool if I was the one playing these but I'm not there yet. Although my dad wants me to learn how to play "Flight of the Bumblebee"(the really fast one with the guy playing the xylaphone) on the piano because I'm starting to play things much faster than they're supposed to be played.
Flight of the Bumblebee--I like full orchestras... and some jazz but I didn't find a video for that.
Flight of the Bumblebee--I like full orchestras... and some jazz but I didn't find a video for that.
Moonlight Sonata--Lovely piano piece by Ludwig van Beethoven (did you know that he was deaf? For one performance his friend had to turn him around to see the crowd applauding)
Beatboxing flute player-- It's kind of interesting to mix these two talents together (the song is the Super Mario theme. I'm a Mario freak...)
There you go... A little of my style of music...
Sunday, March 2, 2008
Looks Like We've Really Taken Off...
Thanks to you all, this blog has really taken off. In February alone, we posted 36 entries - that's a post every 19 hours! Everyone from Bailey to Grandpa have added to this site, so give yourselves a pat on the back! (and if you still haven't gotten involved, its not too late - just give me an e-mail if you want to sign up)
I'll be taking you suggestions and changing the title picture every month. I was thinking of maybe using pictures of members of the family out in nature (especially in mountains of forests etc, since these images would go well with the title, "All Cottles Great and Small"). So I would be great if you all could send me some pictures of your family out in nature. Thanks!
I'll be taking you suggestions and changing the title picture every month. I was thinking of maybe using pictures of members of the family out in nature (especially in mountains of forests etc, since these images would go well with the title, "All Cottles Great and Small"). So I would be great if you all could send me some pictures of your family out in nature. Thanks!
Saturday, March 1, 2008
Mental Floss
In her recent post Holly mentioned Mental Floss and posted a link to one of their articles about cold places. She reminded me how much I enjoy Mental Floss. Although I very seldom look at their stuff on line, Mental Floss has been the first, and remains the only, magazine I actually read cover to cover.
Did you see the last issue with articles on how to get to heaven? It was very informative: I found the Buddhism and Islam pieces particularly interesting. There was also a relatively accurate section on the Mormon view of getting to heaven. I was remined of it today because in the most recent issue they published a letter to the editor from a Mormon correcting some of the mistakes.
A few issues ago they announced the Golden Lobe Awards for things like "Best Use of a Sick Day" (Rene Descartes) and "Most Misguided Marketing Scheme" (Dodge La Femme in 1955-56). J'Neil particularly liked the "Most Desirable Corpse in History" category (Abraham Lincoln).
We love Mental Floss....
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