iHateGreenBeans

I’d like to introduce the readers of iHateGreenBeans to an amazing little guy.  His name is Walker.  And even though he turned 11 months old this week, he already knows one of the fundamental truths that I hold so dear to my heart.

Take a look:

It doesn’t get more clear than that folks.  Green beans are evil. 

Walker is so smart to recognize this when his taste buds are so young.  He’s also a rock star when it comes to other things.  Like fighting cancer. 

About four months ago, I received a Facebook message from Walker’s parents.  Missy and Chad informed us that their precious little boy had been diagnosed with a malignant Rhabdoid Tumor. 

The strength that Missy, Chad and their immediate family all possess is humbling to read.  As I complain daily about about how my knee hurts when I bend it, they are faithful that God’s plan for Walker’s life is a perfect one and are prayerful that He will perform a miracle on his little body.

When this YouTube clip was included in Missy’s latest update, I emailed her and basically said she was not expressing true Pi Phi sisterhood qualities if she didn’t let me post it on my website. 

Her only request was that I include their family website so others could be encouraged by Walker’s amazing story. 

See what I mean?  They choose to be faithful.  They choose to fight.  That’s their family way. 

Please feel free to visit www.prayforwalker.com and read about story.  Prepare to be inspired. 

And let’s all send up a little prayer for Walker…my green bean hatin’ buddy!

So there I was…

…laid up in the bed after a very successful surgery.  Luckily, the doctor wrote his initials on my knee again, so there was no confusion!  And I have old school stitches since the normal ones don’t dissolve in my weird body.

Thanks to everyone who sent me well wishes.  I’m here at my parents’ house being waited on hand and foot.  I have Dr Pepper, candy, grilled cheese sandwiches, Kleenex, gauze, ACE bandages and ice packs within reaching distance of both sides of the bed.  Plus–my Mama gave me a bell to ring in case of an emergency.  Of course, she can’t hear it when I ring it upstairs, but it’s the thought that counts.

And I’ve watched three Christmas movies!  Thanks to those who made suggestions in my previous post.  As usual, you guys rock!

I hope you all have a very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.  I’ve declared 2010 as “The Year of Lincee.” 

Here’s to the ride!

This is a quote from the late Randy Pausch.  I received his book, The Last Lecture,” for my birthday.  It’s about how he learns he has terminal cancer around the same time that he is asked by the administration of the college in which he teaches to give his last lecture.  Typically, professors use this moment to give students their perspective on life and how to live it to the fullest.

In Pausch’s case…it was literally an opportunity to give his last lecture and leave a legacy for both his wife and three kids.

I am about a third of the way through and am already inspired.  It’s interesting to think about what it would take to achieve my childhood dreams (which is a challenge given by Pausch) and then to amp it up and consider the possibility of achieving my adult dreams.

I’m anxious to see where this journey takes me.

Now before I get inundated by hate mail, I want to make myself clear.

Yes.  Johnny Depp is sexy.  There’s no question.  NO QUESTION.  But when I saw his picture on the cover of my 2009 edition of People’s Sexiest Men Alive, I had to pause for a moment. 

Please understand that I know he is sexy.  Are we all on the same page here?  Can we all agree and acknowledge the depths of Johnny’s sexiness?

My favorite JD photo.  SWOON!

And I know that the People cover insinuates that the title is for the sexiest man alive, but traditionally, it’s really the sexiest man who made an impact in that year. 

I can think of many other sexy guys who made a bigger impression on me in 2009 and therefore, deserved the coveted cover position:

Exhibit A:

I give you Bradley Cooper.  And his eyes.  LORD HIS EYES!  But his personality makes me love him even more.

Exhibit B:

I give you Ryan Reynolds.  He’s hot and makes me laugh with his perfect comedic timing.  If I concentrate really hard, I can forget that he’s married to Scarlet Johansson. 

Exhibit C:

I give you Eric Dane.  He and Hunt are the two sexy reasons I still watch Grey’s Anatomy.   

Exhibit D:

I give you Mark Salling.  And before you judge me that he is a high school kid (on Glee) he’s actually 27-years-old.  BAM!  He’s in my age bracket!

Exhibit E:

I give you Chris Pine.  Captain James T. Kirk himself. 

What in the world People magazine?  He’s a 3-inch x 3-inch on page 154.  Are you kidding me?  This was his year.  Big oversight.  Huge. 

I’m starting the “Chris Pine” campaign for 2010. 

Who’s with me?