I am Legend, or "Why-why-why won't the world revolve around me?"

You can bow and pretend
That you don't-don't know you're a legend
- "America's Suitehearts" by Fall Out Boy

I saw "The Tale of Despereaux" last week with my mom. While the visuals were splendid, the story was flimsy.

A theme that runs through the movie is how mice are afraid of exhibiting the virtues of bravery and courage, and instead hold dear the display of cowardice and timidity. Frankly, it reminded me of Christians. Many of us are almost too good at humility, meekness and patience, and we unknowingly denounce brazen, naked moxie because it reeks of "pride" and everything else unsavory to our spiritual tongues.

Well, it's time to wake up. I could be wrong here, but I don't think there is a single significant Bible character who was just humble, meek and patient. There is always another side filled with unbridled passion, whether for better or worse.

It seems that God cherishes those children of his who exhibit this duality, even if they do fall too often on the side of error.

As for me, in 2009 I hope to be a bit more like Despereaux - except, at least three times bigger.

I want to live a life that angels chatter about, with envy.


Fall Out Boy - America's Suitehearts (Acoustic)

I got troubled thoughts and the self-esteem to match

They say the captain goes down with the ship
So, when the world ends will God go down with it?

I've been listening to Fall Out Boy's new album, "Folie a Deux," and I have to admit that it's pretty good. I'm kind of ashamed to confess it, since I find them to be a bit..."teenish."

One of the songs on the album that I'm digging is called "What a Catch, Donnie." It's a pretty cheesy song, to be honest. It's very anthem-like, clearly meant to sway stadiums of their young fans. The ending is quite interesting - if you've heard Fall Out Boy's previous hits, you'll get it, but you might not like it.

At any rate, there's a verse that caught my ear. It's pasted above, but for those of you who are too lazy to move your eyes up a few lines, I'll paste it again here:

They say the captain goes down with the ship
So, when the world ends will God go down with it?

When I heard that, my immediate answer was: "He didn't wait for the world to end - he already has...and he went down for it."


Fall Out Boy - "What a Catch, Donnie"