Fremont is NOT the Center of the Universe

This morning I was listening to the radio - I'd prefer not to name the DJ because I'm totally against burning bridges, but it was middle-of-the-road in terms of depth - and it was proposed that the Royal Honeymooner's might be in Jordan.

"You might not think of Jordan as being a honeymoon spot, but there's some really cool things out there in the middle of nowhere."

"They have this place, I think it's called Petra, it's like giant buildings carved out of rocks. I heard it's really cool."

"If he's taking his new bride to an archaeological dig, that won't bode well for the marriage."

Text from a caller: "If you want to get raped by a Muslim" [This quote I forget exactly, but raped and Muslim were definitely part of it.]



DID YOU KNOW...

Petra is one of the seven wonders of the world.

Indiana Jones was filmed there.

Jordan is not a violent country, in fact, it's very safe (Just like anywhere, there are good parts and bad parts. I wouldn't walk alone outside of my own house when it's dark, and you shouldn't do that in Jordan either).

The Queen of Jordan, Queen Rania, is so hot she'll knock your socks off. Oh yeah, she loves kids and philanthropy too.

There are a number of high-end spa resorts on the Dead Sea, where you can swim and float because of its salt content.

Sometimes it's important to remember that there are a lot of special, important things going on outside of your world. Just the same as its preposterous to think our neighbs in Fremont are the center of the universe, it's preposterous to think that your values and beliefs are all there is. Take some time, ask some questions, and maybe you'll meet Indiana Jones and a superhot Queen. And maybe you'll like them too.