In the Quiet

+ J.M.J. On August 29th, I went to see When the Game Stands Tall with some friends. I'm so glad I did! Some highlights for me were the fact that it had Jim Caviezel in it, the message was superb, and the movie kept my interest although I am not a football fan (don't hate me).  I first saw Jim Caviezel in The Passion of the Christ  when he played Jesus. Watching this film, there were different moments when I kept thinking of him as Jesus just because that is what I associate him with as a result of the other movie. Nonetheless, he did a marvelous job as Coach Bob for the De La Salle Spartans. A thread weaving its way throughout this film was that of supporting each other and doing your best at all times. In a culture where looking out only for yourself is the popular practice, this healthy display of brotherhood in a football team was a refreshing reminder of how valuable friendships are. Also, the concept of doing your absolute best all the time instead of...

+ J.M.J. Fall is one of my favorite times of the year. The air grows crisp, leaves change into beautiful hues of gold, brown, and ruby, and pumpkins and apple cider surround me. Another thing that excites me about this time of year is fashion! Why? Because of boots, scarves, and layering. Lovely. I just wanted to point something out, though. In the fall, there tends to be more skin covered up because the air is getting colder. However, there is a trend going wild out there when the weather gets colder. I'm sure you've seen it, or even tried it. It's called "wearing leggings as pants." I think that leggings are fine, and are great for putting under a shorter skirt. But leggings are not pants. Leggings fit as tight as, well, tights. Would you think it's okay to wear just tights and a shirt? I wouldn't. I see leggings as the same. The only difference is that they don't cover your feet. They can go past your knees or down to your ankles; it ...