Welcome to WTF Friday!

It’s that time of week again, the time when I throw all seriousness to the wind and start the weekend off the lighter side of life. Before I bring you today’s WTF installment, I want to make a big announcement. You’re going to notice some big changes to UnscriptedLife in the next week or so. We’re moving to a new server, with a new back end and kicking design. I’ve been wrestling with this decision for some time. I love where I am right now, thanks to the generosity of a dear friend who actually got me started on this whole blogging journey, but I’m striving to bring you a site that’s more than just my words and opinions. I’ve jumped head first into the design world and want to show you what I’m up to, as well as showcase some of my inspiration (both artistic and humorous). My journey into the church leadership and the art world has led me to some great free resources that I also want to have a place to archive for anyone to access. I’ve redesigned the site in a way that surpasses the ability of Wordpress.  I’ve spent the last few weeks trying to code and make it work, but alas I cannot. So I’m forced to jump to a more advanced system for site management. I hate how much time all of the effort has taken away from my blog, so this my chance to get back to you and off the site’s back end (wow… that certainly came out wrong). Stay tuned, please be patient with me as I redirect the site and get everything switched over. I hope to be back up and running by next WTF Friday!

I’ve been following and taking part in the Twitter-Facebook phenomena for sometime now. I’m amazed at how quickly this whole thing infiltrated our everyday lives. Erykah Badu twittered during her homebirth, my friend Nicki updated us all from the hospital on Facebook and then there is this fun couple who just before the “Kiss the bride” part of their wedding changed their facebook relationship status to married.

The minister was in on the whole thing, but they never thought it would go viral on the Internet. Dana Hanna, the groom, actually posted the original video online. He also twittered about the moment he became a married man, that’s why it took him so long.

“I surprised not only my guests, but also Tracy (his wife) by pulling out my phone and posting on Facebook and Twitter from the altar during out wedding,” he told Reuters.

But his gal went right along with it, which he obviously knew she would hence her phone his pocket.

What did the twitter post say? It’s actually still up on his page: “Standing at the altar with @TracyPage where just a second ago, she became my wife! Gotta go, time to kiss my bride.”

His new post answered those who can’t find the humor in all of this: “To all the criticizers of my video out there questioning my sanity: You don’t get it. I was having fun at MY wedding! Loosen up, have fun!”

I wonder if their cake topper was the twitter birds.

What funny Twitter posts have you stumbled upon lately?

It’s officially afternoon, so most of the Black Friday insanity is over… I think.

I have to be honest, I am not a Black Friday shopper. I went one time with my grandmother when I was 12 and vowed to never go again. I actually mark the event as the day I loss my innocence.

The weather was nippy, the sun was still sleeping and McDonald’s had just opened. This was how my first and only Black Friday started. My cousin, Ashley, and I piled into my grandmother’s car with entirely too much energy for 5 a.m. Walmart had not yet graced my hometown with its presence, so we had a little over a half-hour drive to the mall to get in line for the holiday sales.

We were so excited, which for the two of us rarely occurred before 8 a.m.  Grandma told us that if we went with her, we got to pick out what we wanted for Christmas. We talked about all the sales the whole way to mall. Ashley wanted a new winter jacket with fur on the hood and a few toys, and as usual I had no idea what I wanted.

After what seemed like a lifetime in the freezing car (still trying to figure out why the heat wasn’t on), we pulled up to the mall to see an already filled up parking lot. We drove around the mall searching for a spot. Aisle after aisle of filled places. As we got to the next to last aisle, we spotted it… the perfect parking place.

“There grandma! Over there in the next aisle!” we yelled from the backseat.

It was four spaces from the second entrance to the mall… the entrance right outside Chic-fil-a, which happened to be where we were going to grab lunch when we finished shopping.

Grandma turned into the aisle and headed for the spot. As soon as it was in eyesight, she put on her blinker. That was the beginning of the end.

“Alright girls, get your jackets zipped up. We’ll hit up JCPenney first and then…” she said just before slamming on the breaks.

SSSCCCCREEEEEAAAAACCCHHH.

Our eyes shot straight ahead to witness a van slip into the perfect parking spot, barely missing the front of my grandmother’s car.

Then it happened.

My grandmother, my innocent, loving grandmother, caught in a moment of frustration by an inconsiderate Black Friday shopper dropped the “F-bomb.”

“GRANDMA!!” I yelled as she started to roll down the window, I’m guessing to yell at Ms. Parking-Spot-Stealer. “What have you done?”

“What?!?” she yelled at me.

“You are not allowed to say that,” I said in complete and utter shock that those words just came from the woman who I thought was one of the unique people society had not corrupted.

“Oh lighten up! I’m an adult, and that b**ch just stole my parking spot.”

That was the moment I experienced first-hand the evil of Black Friday. And I’ve never looked at my grandmother the same way since.

As many of you know through my Facebook page, I’ve been rallying for support and prayers for a very special little boy named Noah. This five-year-old sweetheart had one final wish… to celebrate Christmas. He told his mother and family that he wanted to receive as many Christmas cards from as many places as he could. My church and many of you rallied together to help that wish come true. Noah received over 1 million cards from all over the world. His Christmas wish was granted.

Noah’s smile was broadcast on local television stations as he told a reporter he was soon going to an angel in Heaven. Well today Noah is in the arms of the Lord and all the angels who have been watching over him for so long.

Here is an update from his mother, Diana:

“Scott and I, along with our families, would like to thank everyone for the continued support over the past few years during Noah’s illness. As most of you know, Noah has received more than one million Christmas cards over the past few weeks. The outpouring of love and compassion has been remarkable and we are extremely grateful. We are now asking for everyone please respect our privacy during this very difficult time. The funeral services will be for family only. We are asking that instead of sending cards and flowers to Scott and me; please make a donation in Noah’s name to either of the organizations below. With your donation, Noah’s legacy will live on for many years to come, if not forever. 

Thank you so much for your support and love. “

If you would like to honor Noah and the millions around the world he inspired with his bravery, please send donations to the following:

Department of Pediatrics and Oncology
University of Michigan
1500 East Medical Center Drive
D4202MPB
Ann Arbor, Michigan 48109-5718
Checks payable to: The University of Michigan – Noah’s Pediatric Oncology Fund

OR

Make-A-Wish Foundation of Michigan
230 Huron View Blvd.
Ann Arbor, Michigan 48103
Checks payable to: Make-A-Wish Foundation of Michigan – Memo: Noah Biorkman

Please keep the Biorkman family in your prayers during this very difficult time. We love you little Noah, keep watching over your mother and father from above.