Turn out the lights

Dream:
I was sitting in the front room at my parents house late at night. I saw a late 80's model white Honda pull up outside and around 7 people got out of the car. The car was plastered with bumper stickers. They all seemed to be about 13-15 in age and they all had paintball guns. Next thing you know they are unleashing paintball hell on the house across the street from my parents' place. Windows break and at this point I grab my phone and call 911....but my phone doesn't ring. I look down and notice I called 611. I then proceed to call 911 for real and the lady says there isn't anything they can do after I frantically explain what is taking place. At this point the kids are getting in the car and driving away. The residents come out side and start crying. I remember wanting to go comfort them, but for some reason I couldn't. And then I just remember staying up all night and knowing that they were staying awake the rest of the night to guard their home.

Anniversary

Skipping through life with a smile; the way it should be.

Time is a funny thing.
Two years? That's it? It seems like forever since I have known L. I am forever grateful for the fun we have had and the friendship we have made. Sometimes I feel like people don't even have a friendship to compare to ours.
I got parole early and when I got out I found an awesome person that I could connect with. My life quickly changed. One moment I was suffocated, oppressed, and demoralized....the next I was out to explore the world and do anything I set my heart to. I had nearly forgotten what having fun was like. We then got drunk on it.
This is a post of happiness, appreciation, and celebration. I cannot imagine how different my life would be...
Thanks to L; a life-long friend.
Cheers

A White Christmas

December 24th and snow is in the air. A time once again to be thankful for all I have. Great friends, family, girlfriend, and opportunity; it all adds up to a very fortunate boy named Joshua.

The gifts and material possessions are nice, sure, but it is the stuff you cannot buy that is so valuable.

Cheers

Fruit Flies v. Butterflies

Flying in circles gets you nowhere. But getting dizzy feels fun....



This holiday season I have a destination. Like the great Monarch butterfly migration, I have surrounded myself with people I can depend on.
When times are tough, we will help each other. When times are joyous, we will be there to help each other celebrate. We are there for each other no matter the occasion.

So as I travel this holiday season and notice all the fruit flies that populate this world, I am thankful for my destination. I have had the will power to pull myself away from the intoxicating taste of circles, and embrace the more challenging, but rewarding straight lines. Cheers.

Two hot for America

A passport is primed. A suitcase is being stretched out. Work boots are being shipped. Flashlights, ponchos, and battery operated alarm clocks are on the wish lists for Christmas.







Who let the Americans out?
wwoof wwoof

You can lead a horse to water, but you can't make the horse drink.

Rebel Rouser

Tonight the oil will burn all night long. No ghosts singing, just the wind singing it's song.

I've got a fire burning in my heart. They can steal, break, and try to demoralize things that matter, but it won't stop me. I have good friends who talk sense into me when I need it and for that I am greatful.
Although I may not trust you as much, I have grown and will learn from life. I have responsibilities and I must learn to make the most of the time I have. I will one day expire and I already have too many regrets. I cant' afford to regret much else.