The Median Sib

I admit that I love watching “The Biggest Loser” on NBC. Right now the final showdown between two families is on TV. The results will be revealed in a few minutes. I just think it is an inspiring show. I watch these people who stick with their diet and exercise for MONTHS and are successful. The change that losing weight and exercising makes in both their appearance and their attitude is just phenomenal. Sometimes one can hardly believe that the before and after photos are of the same person. I mean, really — Matt before “the ranch” and Matt after the competition ISN’T the same person. Just incredible!

They had open auditions for the show a few weeks ago in Nashville. It would be a good thing to do, but I could never wear those skimpy weight-in outfits and be weighed on national TV. Every bulge and ounce of fat emphasized and out there for the world to see. I could handle having Bob as my trainer . . . but Jillian……Jillian scares the crap out of me!

I am saddened that two ABC employees (a news anchor and a camera operator) were injured by an IED this week. I am saddened even further after reading Code Red: Women for the Troops’ post referring to the news. If importance is measured by the amount of media coverage, then our soldiers are being seriously short-changed.

Other bloggers post on the topic:
The Dread Pundit Bluto has some quotes from the troops and choice words about Christiane Amanpour.
Prairie Pundit checks in, too.
Real Republic asks WHO is fighting the war anyhow?
Blonde Sagacity talks about a “conspiracy theory” related to this story.
The Astute Blogger suggests that maybe it’s time to redeploy all reporters.

Joan, over at Daddy’s Roses, has a new meme up: Questions for Jesus. What are the first five things you want to ask Jesus when you get to heaven. Joan provides some very thoughtful responses. I kinda took a different road - a lighter look at the meme.

Here are my questions for Jesus:

(1) Heaven! Wow! How did I get here?
(2) OK, since this is heaven, I must be skinny! So where are the scales? I want to see for myself. No, on second thought, just throw the scales away. I don’t need ‘em now. I never want to see them again. Just show me to the mall. I want to get some size 2 clothes immediately. Maybe a mirror?
(3) Where’s the chocolate room? If this is heaven, there must be lots of chocolate somewhere.
(4) Could you show me to the computer room? I need to blog about this!
(5) Oh yes - is there a “heaven blogroll” I can join? That’s sure to increase my links.

So, all you THE MEDIAN SIB readers, what would be YOUR five questions for Jesus?

If you’re interested in reading the best of the past week’s posts on education, head on over to Diane Weir on Education where this week’s Carnival of Education, Week 52 is ready for your reading pleasure. And yes, faithful readers, I have a post on there this week.