Christians & the Media. Something most would thing does not go together. Today was the 10th annual Biola Media Conference. I have been to this a number of times, and each time it is a great experience. A lot of "A" list people, ranging from all tallents (actors, directors, writers, producers, etc) and come and talk abou the craft an how this tool can be used for Jesus Christ. There are a lot more Christians in the media than most would expect.

X-Men 1&2, and the new Fantastic Four movie? Produced by a Christian. President of Disney media distribution, a Christian (that THAT all you Disney boycotters!). People in charge of bringing The Chronicles of Narnia to the screen, Christians. Creator of the video game and cartoon Earthworm Jim, a Christian. Creator of Happy Days, Perfect Strangers, Step By Step, Bruce Almighty, Kung Pow, Patch Adams, just to name a few, all Christians. And there are a lot more than that.

This is a mission field. If "Hollywood" is going to change, it needs to change from the inside out. Too many Christians will just bash "Hollywood" and turn their nose up in protest, refusing to see anything rated higher than PG (and I have seen some PG movies that are more offensive than R ones!). Many of these people are searching, and we as Christians need to be there to show them Jesus, not turn in protest wanting nothing to do with them.

Though everything on earth will be destroyed eventually, and the only lasting thing that will last is our relationship with God (and maybe our relationship with other Christians, I'm not sure), I want to create something that will last a bit longer here on earth, and possibly have a positive impact on people. The Wizard Of Oz is still being watched today and it continues to influence, teach and impact people, and it's venues like that in how I would like to further the kindom of God.

Though this is what I want, God may want me someplace else. But for now, this is what I am persuing. Maybe God has something better in store? If so, I'm all for it!

I wish gas prices would go higher. Most would think I'm crazy when I say that considering gas prices in California are approaching the $3 per gallon mark. I have always been a fan of alternative fuel sources since I was a wee little kid reading picture books about what the future would be like. If prices go up and stay high, it will force auto manufacturers and other companies to aggressively push towards alternative fuel sources such as hydrogen and electric. It would also make us more independent so we don't rely on foreign sources, and because we do, we are at their will when it comes to fuel. Imagine what would happen to our economy if they cut the fuel supply in half, or even more? According to AAA, 95% of the gasoline consumed in California is from...yup, California. That other 5% is from foreign oil sources because we consume so much. Why are Americans so wasteful? I want my car to get 100 miles per gallon, and I wanted that 10 years ago. And while I'm at it, where is my personal jetpack!?

To Infinity and Beyond! Today I previewed Buzz Lightyear's Astro Blasters at Disneyland. Quite a good ride, better than the original in Florida. Yeah! The blasters are not tied down to the ship! Yeah! Instant visual feedback if you hit something! Yeah! Disney advocates cartoon violence! Though it is another copy, it is a welcome addition to help revive a dying Tomorrowland. Here is the ride photo of my dad (left) and me (right). Wonder who has the better score...

"Smile, it's a great day today!" That bit of advice was given to me while I was looking at Disney art in the Disney Store at Downtown Disney today by one of the cast members who worked there. While I was perfectly content on the inside, I didn't think of how my outside was showing. He was right. It was a great day and I should be physically expressing my glee on the outside. And what do you know, smiling made me even more happy inside!

Cooking tips with Jason: This is a "traditional" Hawaiian breakfast. Rice, Spam & eggs with a side of pineapple. Had this when I visited my friends in Hawaii last year. Even McDonalds has it as a breakfast item. It is very good and easy to make too! Put on a little soy sauce, fork a bit from each and enjoy!

I wish we had two faces. One for the superficial things we say, and the other for what we were really saying.

There was a baby shower at work today, and though I didn't partake in it, I was close enough to hear what was happening. Whenever the baby farted or burped all the girls were laughing and very happy at what the baby did. Now if this kid were a teenager, that would be a totally different story. Two faced.

When it comes to some group projects, some people already have their mind made up and there is nothing you can do to change it. They may say that you are helping them with the project, but in reality they are tearing you down until you surcome to their way. Everything you say is shot down even before it leaves their mouth. And questioning their intensions or motives only results in a void answer. If they would just say "this is what I have decided, end of story" it would make things so much easier. Two faced.

I would only listen what came out of the real face, and not even listen to the superficial face. I would even go as far as taping my superficial face's mouth. Anyone that talked out of their superficial face's mouth more then their real side, I would want to have nothing to do with.

Sadly sometimes I have two faces myself. If we had two faces, then we would really know what side of us was really talking.

If time flies when you're having fun, then why isn't time slowing down? At least for me that is. I will be brutally honest, I had so much more fun in life when I was a child. Now I'm not saying that I am not enjoying life as an adult, but I was just much more happier as a kid.

I had the best time as a kid. Days seemed like they had 50 hours in them, sunsets would last for days it seemed. Summers were an eternity, and you never saw yourself reaching high school because it was so far ahead in the future.

Peter Pan. It all comes back to this story. On one side you have Peter, a boy who does not want to grow up. On the other side you have Wendy, who values her childhood and fears to grow up, but eventually learns that adulthood is the next great adventure.

A great adventure it is, but again being honest, I had more fun as a child. I work so hard just to live, yet I never have time to truly LIVE. Will I ever be as happy as I was then? I can't answer that, but I guess that is what an adventure is made up of.