Tuesday, November 13, 2012

Super Heroes and My Brother

I always joke about my brother being a superhero.

It's fun, but to an extent, I can see it.

Defining "superhero" can go on for a long time. To me, only Superman is a real super hero. Whaha! I bet I'll get something for that. The thing is, Superman was born that way and had to develop character to become a person who fights for righteousness/justice. The others either are mutants, science experiments, or they use equipment to make them who they are. *coughs* Ironman *coughs*

A hero, can be anybody. It's said nobody can be Superman in that nobody could fly or shoot fire from their eyes. But anybody could be Batman, because he's a everyday business man who fights against crime.

I gotta say, hold on just a minute.

Ever realize what Batman is? They say it plenty in the movie, a vigilante. A vigilante is a watcher of danger, but Batman crosses a line that nobody else can, apparently. Well, Batman is more than a vigilante. He doesn't have the authority to do as he does. So, Batman is a criminal. Again, apparently he can make a choice that nobody else can. He's somewhat of a hero.

That's where I see my brother. Some of the things he goes through, are tough. We've both had tough lives. Neither one more difficult than the other, each in their own league. So one thing I hate is when we are compared. We are men, but different types of men. I do not count myself as anything and would dare do so. My brother is the same, but others see him as something wonderful, something to be in awe of.

It fits him.

To be in awe of.

That's what his name means.

So, to my conclusion, my brother is Batman. It goes farther than that. He's got a beast of a vehicle, so does Bruce Wayne. He's got a ton of females in his life. *snickers* Mr. Wayne has that also. He's got a buddy named Alfred. Don't make me point to a specific person. Suddenly, things narrow down. They both had hard lives. They both fight tooth and nail for what's right.

I was so close in proving that my brother was Batman, but I had a buddy that said Batman is the one who fights against crime, Bruce Wayne is the playboy. So, my brother is Bruce Wayne.

I've got it! My brother is just really crafty in hiding that he is a hero/vigilante. Batman does that! Nobody knew who he was! He had to tell Gordon.

I just need to find his mask.

I admit no jealousy. . .why?

Because I'm Superman.

Friday, November 9, 2012

I'm number 8!

This was my favorite potluck ever!

On November 4, 2012 Family of Faith Fellowship had a chili cookoff!
The video will be at the end of the post, if you would like to watch it.

Well, the organizers of the potluck decided they wanted to do something special for November and they settled on a chili cookoff.

When they announced it, I instantly got an idea! A cheap prank sure to get me a trophy, but the best prank I will have pulled off in a while. There were 3 categories: Most Unique, Most Tasty, and of course Spiciest/Hottest.

I needed help with some of my old co-workers. Shane Harkins helped me get the sauce along with his girlfriend. I wanted "spontaneous combustion" sauce, but he told me that "ghost" sauce was way hotter/spicier. I instantly changed my mind and simply begged him to get it for me. I didn't know where to get such spicy sauces, so I relied on him. And the day before, he set out to get it. It was really expensive and I wasn't expecting a prank to cost nearly $30.

It was worth it though.

When he dropped it off, I was at work. So, my other co-workers saw what I had just received. They made their comments and I busted out laughing. I shouldn't laugh at such things.

Well, the time of the competition came and everybodies chili's were being given to the judges. I couldn't find mine until I went into the kitchen and saw that somebody set it aside. I thought, "This is so perfect!"
I poured five cups of cold spicy chili.
I came out and asked, "Which spot is open?"
They all answered in unison, "Number 8."

I'm number 8.

I set all five chili cups down and ran for my video camera.

I came in and they had already started tasting.

I was trying my hardest not to laugh and give it away. I felt guilty doing it, but it was hilarious at the same time. I was afraid of giving somebody a heart attack because this sauce was so intensely hot. The results were a fun time and me enjoying my new "Most Spicy" trophy.

Wednesday, October 24, 2012

Titles and The Future

Titles are the hardest part of writing for me.

If you read my past titles, only the titles to my series makes sense.
Everything else has a deeper meaning and forces the reader to think about the title and what I've written about to actually get it.
For example, The title of, "When Hope Doesn't Speak" is a hard title to match up with the writing unless you really think about it and actually feel how I felt when I wrote that.

It's clear that I wrote mostly when I was depressed and sad about a person that I'm dying to write about.
I know that if she finds it bad things will come about so, I try to restrain myself from writing about her. It's not like I'm going to write bad things. I would write only praises about her. And I think that's what the problem would be. If I have another person in my life that takes her place, why write about her? I'm pretty laid back and calm, but writing such things would bring a ton of emotions to the surface. I'm fine in displaying who I am in these writitngs, but it's writing about her that I know she would dislike.

I've put off posting for the longest time, which I hated doing. I've had plenty of drafts that I want to post, such as my life story, or my past relationship. I'm writing to give myself awareness that I'm still alive.

Those are my contemplations about future posts. I also wanted to do a series on YouTube about peoples "marriage" stories. It's something I've gotten into lately. It calms my lonely soul and encourages me too! Some people got married dozens of times. Others, it's their highschool sweetheart that they are married to. There's funny "how they met" stories that I want to either write about or make videos out of too.

My story, how we met, she hit me with her car while I was riding my bike. Luckily no damage was done. If so, it's good damage, we met! XD I wouldn't consider that damage though. Well, to her maybe, but she puts up with me. I'm so lucky.

Like I said, just a heads up towards myself. . .

Sunday, May 20, 2012

10 Phone Numbers

Wow!
What a subject!
*Will Not Reveal Any Numbers That I Will Talk About*

1. Do you use the person's name of that number or do you list them under nicknames?
XD I actually do both. My old boss, he's listed as boss. My secondary boss, under his own name. I don't have my tertiary boss' number. Or my GM's. Family, Just what reminds me of them most. Oldest sister is listed as Chief. I don't have my older sisters number, brother is listed and Charicature, sister is listed as Darth Vader. I don't have my parents numbers because I know those by heart.

2. How many phone numbers do you have in your log?
I have about 25 numbers.

3. When the phone number shows up but the caller I.D. doesn't recognize it, do you answer your phone?
Nope. I don't. Well, I answer it, but hang up right away.

4. Do you let some numbers go to voice mail?
I hate Hate HATE voice mails. Honestly? If you're calling it's for a reason. If it's a good reason, you would be calling me. So, don't leave a message, I repeat, DO NOT leave a message, Just call back. I'm always free. Even at work I'm free. . . .Shhh! I pay for unlimited minutes for a reason! If I didn't pick up the phone the first time, call again. I hear there's a redial button on phones now. Or quick clicks. Just talk to me, I love talking.

5. What is your gf/bf listed as?
Don't have one so ther is no listing for this dream girl.

6. What numbers do you have on speed dial?
What's speed dial?

7. Do you put pictures of the person under their numbers, or do you use etc. pictures?
Again, I do both. I guess it's those that I know I use silly pic's. and those that I don't I either have nothing or their face. Not just a picture of their face, but of them eating. XD I like to laugh every now and then.

8. Crank calls, has your number ever been detected?
I've never made one so. . . .no.

9. Who do you give your number to?
Co-workers. Those who ask!

10. How do you try to get numbers?
I don't.

Gosh, this one was so lame!

Saturday, May 19, 2012

Watercolor

A few weeks ago I really got into watercolor paints.


I was inspired by MaryDoodles on YouTube.
What a great way to deal with the love of videos and the love of art.
The video of hers that really got me is called Time Machine.


I fell in love with the story, the music she used, and the style of art/medium.


Watercolor, this is where I start.
I never saw art from this perspective.
I was always more goal oriented rather than enjoying the adventure.


Again, this one person from my past that I refer so much to, has taught me to do so.
I now know what it feels like to put yourself into your art.
So much to display and wanting to get everything perfect. The way I wanted it to come out.
This isn't entirely what she taught me, but my take in addition to her perspective.


Like I said, goal oriented, and also a perfectionist.
So, her p.o.v. combined with mine.
A brand new perspective! Taadaa!


Watercolor, my first one was of a professional triathlete named Chrissie Wellington.
Cool human being that won the IronMan World Championship Triathlon.


My second project was a video game character that I used to dream of being.
From the great series, The Legend of Zelda, Link.


Now I am going to do picture of a cartoon dog that speak, yeah, she speaks and speaks and speaks. -.-' get it? I'm doing it for my neice because we used to watch that all of the time. I mean. . .when I was taking care of her, she loved to watch it. XD Nah, I loved it too!


So, this is what I'm doing for now. In my free time that is. I'm still working at my car dealership and enjoying every minute of it. I get to meet a ton of people and observe different character dynamics.


Watercolor, I used to just love red, silver, grey, white and black. Now, I love color! I am very fond of Red and that will always dominate all colors for me. But lately, I've been very appealed to purple, yellow and blue for some reason. Season of life I guess?


Yeah, watercolor.

Friday, February 17, 2012

A Reflection on Passions

This past week I've been thinking about what to do with my career life.


I've taken a step back from everything and observed how it has benefited me and those around me.


Some of my hobbies annoys people or makes me distant to people.


I love balloon twisting. Others call it balloon art. Balloon decorations. Ballooning.
Whatever it may be to you, it's all the same.
I love having challenges and look to better myself at it.
It puts me in a good mood unless I inhale the inner lining.
I have fun doing it. Creating things from balloons, not inhaling the inner lining. XD

And, the results makes others glad in their hearts. Happy too.


Triathlons.
Woof!
I love cycling for miles on end.

Running too.
Swimming. . . . .meh.
This benefits my health and such, but still nobody really cares about it.


My job.
I work at a car dealership and it has it's ups and downs.
I've gotten so high in that career in such little time.
Others think I should keep moving forward. Well, everybody does.
I'm hesitant to do anything more than what I originally set out to do.
I had a conversation. . . .more a lecture from somebody who feels that their purpose in life is to be vexed for all eternity and that they were chosen to be so miserable so that others could be glad. *rolls eyes*
Don't give me that.
Nobody was designed to be like that except one!



And it wasn't to be miserable, it was to be a sacrifice!


Let's get back on track.
A lecture from a depressed ignorant person who feels I'm chosen to be glad because she's chosen to be depressed. *sigh of dissapointment* Some people don't understand a gift that has been given freely without a burden.


Ballooning is fun and I am getting plenty of work opportunities for it.
It pays better than my job.
So, I'm in a situation where everything is an option again.


I've come to a fork in the road.
Gonna pick it up and head in the direction that serves best!

Tuesday, February 14, 2012

Single on Valentine's Day

Every person who is single, usually says Valentine's Day is the lamest holiday ever.

Or so that's what I've heard.

I don't mind it. Some of my past blogs show otherwise, but I've got some new views that I've learned since then.

I don't think anybody reads this, but it helps me to express my thoughts to myself, especially after such a long break from writing.

Allow me to show some new views to being single. It can help. . . .I hope

What's so good about being single:
1. Primarily, this would have to be friends. (This will tie in with others in this list, so be patient on full explanations, they'll get longer.) You can have as many friends as you like and can spend time with them.

2. Devotion to friends. One thing about friends is, they don't go away that easily unless you don't ever want to hear from them again. I've had a friend from about two years ago and we barely communicate. I would say maybe one text message every two months. They know I care for them, so why be obsessed over a friendship? In a relationship, you "have to" spend time with that person constantly. If you're in a relationship, I don't mean have to in a bad way, you should want to. Single people, you don't "have to" spend time with just one person. A relationship takes up so much time and can take away time for other friends. Keep in mind, that a relationship should never wither the friendships outside of that relationship or it could become unhealthy. Wouldn't you miss a friend if they were constantly denying time with you for their love? I sure would. Being single, you can probably just drop what you're doing and be there for a friend.

3. Hobbies. I know when I first heard this I thought it was a lame attempt at making an article or a book, but it's true. This still has to do with devotion to the other person. If you are single, enjoy the things you love to do! I'm training for triathlons and the distances that I go for training are intense. Not many people are willing to run 10 miles every day. I also love doing balloon sculptures for people. Not many people are impressed with twisting balloons, they're just impressed with the results. So, I enjoy the company of myself for a season.

4. Character developement. This is probably what every single person should want to do. Develope a strong character that isn't dependant on a significant other. If a person is attached to their love, what happens when they leave? They need attention. That is a recipe for disaster my friend! Terrible things happen when somebody wants attention. They can be dishonest in their devotion to their love. Yes, that's what I mean. Developing a strong character before entering a relationship can be healthy for the relationship as well. If you have developed a great character and started a relationship with somebody they can love you for who you are a lot quicker! Think smart! No girl wants a man who can't work. No guy wants a girl who just wants the world. Celebrating differences as well as similarities in a relationship is what it's all about. So prepare for what you want in a relationship. Do you want children, do you want pets, do you want motorcycles for both or cars for both? Small house or large one? Move out of state or stay in state? Get to know what your goals in life are first!

5. Probably what most people want to hear is, Singleness is only a season. Think of people and friendships as seasons. There are enjoyable times to cherish, but in a heart beat, those people can pass right on through. I don't mean go through people by dating a lot of them, but go through friendships and figure out what attracts you the most? Other than temporal things. Something greater than looks. Something greater than intelligence. Something better than strength. Go to a retirement home and pick out which person you want to marry. Can you base it on looks? Can you base it on strength? On intelligence? On acheivements? Certainly Not! They have all mostly come to the same result. Just that. Look for things that will last. Who the person is. There are all types of people. Out going, timid, outspoken, bold, upfront, controlling, laid back, highly organized, highly disorganized, introverts, extroverts, passionate, unpassionate, the relaxed, the worried. Do you know what kind of person you would rather be around? Most people want to be friends with those who want them. That kind of attitude doesn't get anybody anywhere. If everybody was like that, how can somebody approach another? So, develope a habit of speaking first. Whether it's saying hello first or waving hello first. People can pass on by and not even think you exist. Some people will be like a dog when they see you, getting all excited and looking forward to something better in the day.

Valentine's Day isn't so bad.
A big part of it is commercialized and that's the only side you hear.
Take a different view on being single.

It's only a season that will pass.