Sunday, February 23, 2014

Just some favorites...

Mark Twain
Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things you didn't do than by the ones you did. So throw off the bowlines, Sail away from the safe harbor. Catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore. Dream.

Earl Nightingale
Learn to enjoy every minute of your life. Be happy now. Don't wait for something outside of yourself to make you happy in the future. Think how really precious is the time you have to spend, whether it's at work or with your family. Every minute should be enjoyed and savored.

Steve Jobs
Your time is limited; don't waste it living someone elses' life. Don't be trapped by dogma, which is living the result of other people's thinking. Don't let the noise of others opinion drowned your own inner voice. And most important, have the courage to follow your heart and intuition, they somehow already know what you truly want to become. Everything else is secondary.

Alfred D'Souza
For a long time it had seemed to me that life was about to begin -- real life. But there was always some obstacle in the way, something to be gotten through first, some unfinished business, time still to be served, a debt to be paid. Then life would begin. At last it dawned on me that these obstacles were my life.

Bill Cosby
Through humor, you can soften some of the worst blows that life delivers. And once you find laughter, no matter how painful your situation might be, you can survive it.

Martin Luther King, Jr.
If a man is called to be a street sweeper, he should sweep streets even as Michelangelo painted or Beethoven composed music or Shakespeare wrote poetry. He should sweep streets so well that all the hosts of heaven and earth will pause and say, "Here lived a great street sweeper who did his job well."

Sunday, February 9, 2014

We feel down sometimes...



"We must accept finite disappointment, but we must never lose infinite hope."
                   ~Martin Luther King

Sing like you're dancing for nobody around caring...

Did that title make sense? No.
Do I give a crud? No.
Would a kid care? Hell no.

I miss being a kid.
I miss when it was socially acceptable to crap myself.
I miss when I was allowed to cry with out having my manliness questioned.
I miss when I didn't have to question anything.
I miss not having to care what others think.
I miss when my brain wasn't filled with depressing thoughts.
I miss when I didn't have to wear a mask.
I miss when humor was found in everything. (That never really went away actually)
I miss when friends didn't stab backs, and girls had cooties.
I miss when I didn't have to impress girls. (Not that I do that now)
I miss when I could run buck naked through the neighborhood, and people thought it was cute.
I miss when Courage the Cowardly Dog was the scariest show, and Scooby Doo helped me over come that fear.
I miss when  I could color out of the lines.
I miss when a green monkey and a purple ocean totally made sense on the coloring pages.
I miss getting booboos kissed when I got hurt.
I miss when my parents would help me bare my testimony.
I miss falling asleep on the couch, and waking up in bed.
I miss piggyback rides.
I miss wall ball during recess.
I miss double dutch.
I miss the play-sets at fast food restaurants. (Blasted weight limits)
I miss playing terrible music on the piano, but it still sounding good to everyone.
I miss discovering new scents. New sounds. New feelings.
I miss the tooth fairy.
I miss Santa Clause.
I miss believing in things without needing proof. 
When do we get to be a kid again?


"When I grow up I want to be a little boy." 
            ~Joseph Heller



Thursday, January 30, 2014

"Any Fool Can Know." Albert Einstein

Choosing a topic is tough.
So I thought to myself, "Let's write about how much the choir teacher scares me."
But then I decided to take a more safe approach and write about what I've learned over my long, 17 year run at life.

I have learned that my family comes first.
I have learned that pizza definitely comes second. (That was a joke...maybe)
I have learned that music can fit any situation.
I have learned that the second comma is called an oxford comma.
I have learned that to write poetry, you have to rip your heart out, and put it on the page.
I have learned that being a tight kid isn't everything, and being a nobody can sometimes suck.
I have learned that my mom is always right. Even if she's wrong.
I have learned that you have to find your voice.
I have learned that Nixon pulled a dumb one with Watergate.
I have learned that beauty is in everything, even the weird videos about robots falling in love.
Yes I watched the whole film. And yes I cried. And no I don't care what you think.
I have learned that nothing is more heart wrenching than youtube videos of soldiers coming home.
I have learned that everyone is BEAUTIFUL.
I have learned that Taco Bell gives me heartburn, but I still go there all the time cause it's cheap.
I have learned that girls don't like chest hair. And guys don't like leg hair. (hint hint)
I have learned that Winter is my favorite season, but so is Fall, Summer, and Spring.
I have learned, that you don't need friends, when you have Netflix.
I have learned that doing a pull up sucks, but sitting on the couch doesn't.
I have learned that life is a privilege and we're just borrowing time.
I have learned that girls deserve to be treated like queens.
I have learned that every smile feels good.
I have learned that I love quotes.
I have learned the difference between there, their, and they're.
I have learned that no matter how much I try to act like I don't care, I always will.
I have learned that confidence is everything, but you don't need it if you have abs.
I have learned that I'm scared to write sad things, because I never know what memories will return.
I have learned that no matter how many times I try to talk to you, you'll never notice.
I have learned that break ups are hard.
I have learned that getting a 4.0 is impossible if you like to take naps.
I have learned that the girl across the room that doesn't talk to anyone always needs a friend.

“Life is short, Break the Rules.
Forgive quickly, Kiss SLOWLY.
Love truly. Laugh uncontrollably
And never regret ANYTHING
That makes you smile.” -Mark Twain



Wednesday, January 22, 2014

A terrible excuse for an intro...

About me...
I'm still trying to figure this out for myself.
I guess I'll start with the basics.
I like long walks on the beach, cheesy movies, and music.
I wish I was a tight kid.
However I hope I never become one at the same time.
My mom says I'm cute.
My life is full of adventure. (and by adventure, I mean Netflix)

This blog...
This blog has potential that it will probably never meet.
The things you'll gain from reading:
  • A new understanding...of nothing.
  • A perspective of the no-one.
  • Bad gas.
  • A rash under your armpit.
  • A love for everything.
  • Swag
  • Execution for saying swag.
Those are just a couple ideas.

What I'm all about...
I'm going to write about experiences.
I'm going to write about experiencing.
I'm going to write about that trip I never took.
I'm going to talk about the bear I never fought.
I'm going to write about YOU.
I hope I gave you the chills.
                       Please Enjoy