Wow, Been a While

It's been a while since a last posted, and a long time since I posted a life thingy. I don't know why I haven't, maybe I've just been busy, maybe I've been messing around, or maybe I've been lazy, but whatever the case, here it is. This one's called I Believe, for obvious reasons that you'll find out as soon as you read it. Hope you enjoy it.

I believe that everything we do in life is for a reason. I believe that love gained and lost makes us stronger. I believe that we shall forever be changed by what this life has to offer us. I believe that we are equal individuals that deserve a fair chance in life. I believe that once we learn to accept one another and stop trying to change people to our conception of normal, there will be no more wars. I believe that everyone has the power to change the world, but there are those that are scared to use it. I believe that we are all unique. I believe we all deserve second chances. I believe all of us can forgive. I believe that we are all here for a purpose. I believe that one day things will change. I believe that one day things will get better. I believe we can do anything, if only we have the courage to try. I believe that there is a beginning in life. I don’t believe there is an ending, as long as we don’t make one for ourselves.

Alright, let's make Kopecky happy

Alright, I think I should write something because Kopecky has been begging for me to post something for a few months now. A lot's happened since I last wrote. The year's almost over. Chicago was over a long time ago, and went really well, and other stuff has happened. Recently, it's been kind of normal around here. Just in cruising into the end of the year, until I have to ramp up for finals. AHHHHHH!!!!!!!!! Yeah, those are in a few weeks, that'll be fun. Been messing around with some music stuff, and combining songs and doing cool things like that. Got a cell phone, some music, some sheet music, and other stuff for my birthday, which was cool, and yeah, I'm just cruising right now. I'll try to write a life thingy for you Kopecky, okay? So, now that I've hopefully made Kopecky happy, I'll talk to people later. See ya.

I'm BAAAACCCCKKKKK!!!!! :-P

Well, I'm back, yet again, for another round of life thingys and stuff from a new computer. Right now, I have a life thingy, but I'm too lazy to type it up right now, and..., well, I just don't feel like typing it okay, so don't get mad at me. I'm going to try to post a little more frequently them I have been recently, maybe like once or twice a week. It's been kinda difficult for me to get some stuff done recently as some of you know because I've been working on Chicago for Stage Crew, and I've been there for til 6:30 almost every night. Chances are that's only going to get worse, but I can hope (can't I?). Anyway, that's really all that' been going on at this point. The only other thing is the SUPER BOWL tonight, which should be interesting even though no one I know cares. But I care, for 2 reasons. One, is that I usually like watching the game and even if the game isn't good, the commercials usually are. Second, well, second is that on Friday in Wrestling (ugh, wrestling, I'd talk to you about it, but it's too exhausting and depressing) we picked the team we thought would win the Super Bowl and the people who's team loses has to do either 50 sit-ups, 50 push-ups, OR 50 FREAKING PULL-UPS. (that's hard for those who don't know). So, well see what happens. I really hope the Steelers win because that's who I picked. Alright, that's all for now. I'll try to post my new life thingy sometime this weekend. I bid you......... adios.

Good-Bye to an Old Computer

Well... after seven years of having the same old computer, this old bunch of wires, hard drives, and RAM is done for the day. Kinda sad about it too because I wrote the first life thingy on here, and it's been around since I moved here. Now you may be saying this is really sad because I'm feeling bad for an old computer, but it's got sentimental value, okay. It's been around for half my life for god's sake, that has to count for something considering that I push most computers to their limits with my games and stuff. So, the old girl is done, and I thought it only fitting to at least do a post for it. I was debating about a life thingy, but I thought that might be a little much, so, that's all I got for today, and I say adios to this wonderful (if sometimes annoying) computer. Alright, I'm done, I'll talk to all of you later. See ya.

And The Finals Are GONE!!!!!!!!

After about a week of studying, and going crazy and having people panicking around me (personally, I wasn't panicking too much) finals are OVER!!!!! And I can return to having a some semblance of a social life, which means first things first, I've got to update my blog. Oh, wait, that's what I'm doing. Anyway, finals week was.... finals week. Tuesday wasn't too bad, I had spanish and history, which I think wasn't too bad. Wednesday, I had biology, which was hard, but I think I still did okay on, and today I had math (*shudders*) and english. All of my finals were at least a hundred questions, and the one that wasn't (English) I had to write an essay for. So, yeah, that was fun. Spanish was a 125 questions, history was 140 questions (but I knew the questions in advance, so it wasn't too bad). Biology was 150 questions. Math, I had 72 questions total, and English I had about 60 plus the essay question. Okay, I lied, I had too test that were under 100 questions, but it was all still HARD!!!!!!!! Okay, I think I'm done, and now that finals week is over, guess where I get to go!!!!! MIAMI!!!!!! (AGAIN!!!!!!!!!) So, I'll talk to peoples later, see everyone in a few days. Alright, now I'm done, have a good long weekend. Oh, one last thing, this post is specifically for Kowipecky (I don't know if I spelled that right) since she kept bugging me to post something, so there you go Kowipecky (still don't know if I spelled that right), now get off my back about it. So, I leave you with some lyrics that seem very fitting for right now. I leave you with Tubthumping by Chumbwamba, commonly know as I Get Knocked Down. As for the rest of you, I bid you......... adios.

We’ll be singin'
When we’re winnin’
We’ll be singin’


I get knocked down, but I get up again
You’re never gonna keep me down
I get knocked down, but I get up again
You’re never gonna keep me down


I get knocked down, but I get up again
You’re never gonna keep me down
I get knocked down, but I get up again
You’re never gonna keep me down


Pissin’ the night away
Pissin’ the night away


He drinks a whisky drink, he drinks a vodka drink
He drinks a lager drink, he drinks a cider drink
He sings the songs that remind him of the good times
He sings the songs that remind him of the better times


Oh, Danny boy
Danny boy
Danny boy


I get knocked down, but I get up again
You’re never gonna keep me down
I get knocked down, but I get up again
You’re never gonna keep me down


I get knocked down, but I get up again
You’re never gonna keep me down
I get knocked down, but I get up again
You’re never gonna keep me down


Pissin’ the night away
Pissin’ the night away


He drinks a whisky drink, he drinks a vodka drink
He drinks a lager drink, he drinks a cider drink
He sings the songs that remind him of the good times
He sings the songs that remind him of the better times


Don’t cry for me
Next door neighbor


I get knocked down, but I get up again
You’re never gonna keep me down
I get knocked down, but I get up again
You’re never gonna keep me down


I get knocked down, but I get up again
You’re never gonna keep me down
I get knocked down, but I get up again
You’re never gonna keep me down


I get knocked down (we’ll be singin’), but I get up again
You’re never gonna keep me down (when we’re winnin’)
I get knocked down (we’ll be singin’), but I get up again
You’re never gonna keep me down (ooh, ooh, ooh)


I get knocked down (we’ll be singin’), but I get up again
You’re never gonna keep me down (when we’re winnin’)
I get knocked down (we’ll be singin’), but I get up again
You’re never gonna keep me down (ooh, ooh, ooh)


I get knocked down (we’ll be singin’), but I get up again
You’re never gonna keep me down (when we’re winnin’)
I get knocked down (we’ll be singin’), but I get up again
You’re never gonna keep me down (ooh, ooh, ooh)


I get knocked down (we’ll be singin’), but I get up again
You’re never gonna keep me down (when we’re winnin’)
I get knocked down (we’ll be singin’), but I get up again
You’re never gonna keep me down (ooh, ooh, ooh)


I get knocked down (we’ll be singin’), but I get up again
You’re never gonna keep me down (when we’re winnin’)
I get knocked down (we’ll be singin’), but I get up again
You’re never gonna keep me down (ooh, ooh, ooh)


I get knocked down (we’ll be singin’), but I get up again
You’re never gonna keep me down (when we’re winnin’)
I get knocked down (we’ll be singin’), but I get up again
You’re never gonna keep me down (ooh, ooh, ooh)


I get knocked down (we’ll be singin’), but I get up again
You’re never gonna keep me down (when we’re winnin’)
I get knocked down (we’ll be singin’), but I get up again
You’re never gonna keep me down (ooh, ooh, ooh)


I get knocked down (we’ll be singin’), but I get up again
You’re never gonna keep me down (when we’re winnin’)
I get knocked down (we’ll be singin’), but I get up again
You’re never gonna keep me down (ooh, ooh, ooh)

The Finals Are Coming!

It's around 2:20 on sunday morning as the winter break from school begins to wind down, and most people have returned or are returning back to their homes so they can start heading back to work (ugh) or school (AHHHHHHHH!!!!!). As for Chicago, we've had warm weather, but very cloudy and gloomy weather the last few days since I got back, but it's been nice to be back all in all. My new computer got in today, so I'll start getting that set up in the next few days. Not much else to talk about at this point. Just hanging out over at Jeffrey's house for the usual sleepover before he has to head back to school too. Well, now all I have to worry about is..... dun, dun, duuuuunnnnn........ finals *lots of screaming in background* AHHHHHHH(now you can see why I had that AHH!! earlier)HHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Well, that's all their is going on right now. I'll post later before and after I get my new computer set-up, and after my first finals.
This is going to be a fun few weeks. And by fun, I mean pure torture. AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!! Sorry, had to throw one more in for good measure. Adios, talk to everybody later. See ya.

A Philosopher's Christmas

Well, it's 70 degrees, sunny, and a beautiful Christmas Day. No, this isn't some kind of Chicago fantasy or dream. This is Miami. Yup, this life philosopher has gone on vacation (finally!), and I'm down in Miami spending time with a big part of my family. I've been here since the 23rd, but we came in really late that day, and yesterday I was kind of busy with Christmas mass, and dinner. I got up a little while ago, everybody else in the house is still asleep. We're heading over to my grandmother's later for presents (Yay!). So, since it's Christmas, I've got a life philosophy to put out. It's called A Philosopher's Christmas. Hope you enjoy it.

Christmas. Let's not deny it, the thing we really like about Christmas is getting all the presents more than anything else. That's true for most people, not all though. It's also good to give a little as well as receive your presents. You can just the person's face light up when you give it to them, and it's a wonderful feeling that you've made that person happy. Now, I know this probably sounds cliched (and probably is), but it's very true. The reason it's cliched is because it is true. It doesn't matter if it's Chistmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, or the combination of the three, Chrismahanakwanzaakah, or something else even. You know something else, let's stop with all this political correctiness with the holidays because I mean, I'm Christian, but I'm fine with you saying Happy Holidays to me if you don't know that I'm Christian, and we should respect all the religions that are celebrated during this time, even if we don't celebrate them. You know what, all you politicans and people arguing over this, most of the American people don't care. In a poll, 90% of Americans said that don't care about all this political correctness and you keep arguing about it. So, here's a suggestion, why don't you all shut your mouths about this idiotic topic, and do something productive, like figure out how to get out of Iraq, or something more important. So, just celebrate Christmas, or Hanukkah, or Kwanzaa, or whatever it is you celebrate, and enjoy the time you have with your family because you don't always have a lot of time. So, to finish up, I'd like to wish everyone a...Merry Christmas...Happy Hanukkah...Happy Kwanzaa, or if you don't celebrate any of those, then all in all, just...Happy Holidays from your friendly neighborhood life philosopher

Inspiration

Okay, I'm going to be brief so you can go ahead and read this life thing. The name is Life is Inspiration. Inspiration is Life. That's all there is to it this time, I may post more about it later, but right now..., well, just read it. Have a good time with it. So, I'm done, and enjoy this life thingy.

Life is inspiration. Inspiration comes from all around, and at anytime. It can appear suddenly, and disapper within a second. It can point you on your way, it can give you purpose. Inspiration is the force that drives us, that gives us meaning, that puts power behind our words, and shows us what we are really fighting for, what we believe in in this world. Inspiration comes and goes, but often the effect it brings lasts forever. You find it, you lose it, and if your lucky, you keep it, and you follow it. It can come from anywhere at anytime. It could come on a plane while staring at the clouds outside. It could come from another person, from a quote. Sometimes it just takes a long walk home by yourself, or a star filled sky and an empty and open mind, or sometimes, a love, a crush, or a kiss. That may be sappy, but often at times, it's true. It can even come from boredom (trust me on this one). In the end, inspiration is what you make of a thought, what you suddenly decide to do, what you finally figure out you're after in life. You'll find your inspiration or maybe, your inspiration will find you, it could work either way. It could show up tomorrow, next week, next month, next year, or right now. You never now when it'll hit you, but eventually it will, and when it does, you'll know. You'll figure it out, it'll make sense. Inspiration is life. Life is inspiration. The two are interconnected, and they always will be. So, find your inspiration, or maybe, your inspiration will find you.

Let It Snow, Let It Snow, Let It Snow

Well, winter has officially arrived here in Chicago. There's snow on the ground here, and guess what? It's still coming down. Doubtful school will be closed even though they are calling for 3-5 inches, but then again, that school never closes for snow days, and I mean never closes for snow days. So, walked through the snow, sang a bit, got a little into the holiday spirit I guess. I'm not really into it, but I'm sure I'll get into it once we put up the Christmas decorations. I'm going to see God, the play by Woody Allen this weekend since I don't have to work the shows (YES!!). Really, that's all that's going on right now with me. So, I'll finish you off with a good holiday song (or at least the lyrics to it) to get you in the spirit (even if I can't). So, here it is, the lyrics for Let It Snow, so sing, or at least listen to it. I'm outta here. See ya.

Oh the weather outside is frightful,
But the fire is so delightful,
And since we've no place to go,
Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow!

It doesn't show signs of Pauseping,
And I've bought some corn for popping,
The lights are turned way down low,
Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow!

When we finally kiss goodnight,
How I'll hate going out in the storm!
But if you hold me tight,
All the way home I'll be warm.

The fire is slowly dying,
And, my dear, we're still good-bying,
But as long as you love me so,
Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow!

Finally, It's Been Way, Way (Way) Too Long

Well, for the first time in *goes and checks how long it's been* a while. It's been about *goes and double checks to make sure he's right* a month and a day since I last posted a life thingy. Sorry, there just hasn't been a lot of inspiration around unfortunately, but (I can't believe I'm saying this) the new Harry Potter movie finally got me going and got enough inspiration into me to write one. So, anyway, I wrote this in NY (state, people, state, not New York city) and I've already got the name, so I don't need to type my thoughts (YES!!). Anyway, here you go, my first life thingy in *goes back and checks, and then decides not to* a while. Let's just leave it at that. Anyway, here you go, it's entitled In One Second.

Life is constantly changing. Nothing stays constant forever, it usually doesn't stay constant fore a very short amount of time. Our lives are constantly changing around us and most times, we are unable to do anything about it. Every once in a while, though, there comes a time where you must make a decision that will affect you and define you. In one second a choice can be made that may just affect you or could change the whole world. It may seem small at the time, but it can compound and become bigger and bigger. In one second, you can change the course of history. In one second, you can change everything. When that time comes you will have to choose between what is right, and what is easy. In one second, who knows what will happen. It could be good, it could be bad, but you live with you're decisions and you press on. No matter what.