When I first read that we have to keep a blog journal I was kind of annoyed. I figured that it would be the most boring assignment. After going to the writing prompts I started to get ideas of what to write about. The first couple of blog entries were challenging. 300 words seem to take forever to write. But once I started I actually had fun with it.
I was able to show some of my personality with the blog. I actually e-mailed my friends in Illinois the link to the blog and had them read some of the stories. I thought some of the writing prompts were great. But the further along I came with the blog the less prompts I found suitable to write about. I was running out of things to write every time. I had already used the prompts that interested me.
The last couple of entries to the blog felt like a chore unless something interesting had happened that day, such as a news topic I could write about. I do not think the blog changed my writing a whole lot. It usually took me quite a while to write an entry. It takes me a longtime to come up with ideas to write about and also think about the body of the blog entry. I am a pretty slow writer so it was kind of hard. With all the ups and down it was fun overall and I hope my friends enjoyed the blog as well.
I am surprised that I had an opinion on so many things and some of the blogs made me feel pretty proud, because they were funny or from the heart. I think it was a good experience to write this blog at the same time I will probably not write into this blog as frequently s I did without it being part of my grade.
Saturday, July 23, 2011
Friday, July 22, 2011
Loyalty
Journal Blog Post
Everybody likes to act like they are your friends. They say you can trust them with a secret or money etc. But when it comes down to it, there are only a handful of people that will show you loyalty.
You can not even count on your family to have your back anymore, even so they are more likely to do so. I had many people act like they were my friends and say that they had my back, but I know there is only one group of friends I can trust completely. My childhood friends back from Illinois have been in my life since elementary school. I know that if I had to call them up with a big favor tomorrow that they would do it for me in a heartbeat. Back in the day, we used to get into fistfights on a regular bases, but I think that just made our bond so much stronger.
There are not many people like that anymore. The same goes for my father. He is probably the one family member that would give his life for me. He has been there for me when everybody else deserted me.
I know who my true friends are because of the hard times I had to go through. These people where the ones that had my back through the whole ordeal of my custody case and regardless of what was going on they showed their support. Does not matter where I go in this country we keep in touch.
You have to hold on to good people like that because the odds are they will be the only true friends you will have in your life. You may have acquaintances that are good to be around during good times, but real friends will be there when life gets hard.
Everybody likes to act like they are your friends. They say you can trust them with a secret or money etc. But when it comes down to it, there are only a handful of people that will show you loyalty.
You can not even count on your family to have your back anymore, even so they are more likely to do so. I had many people act like they were my friends and say that they had my back, but I know there is only one group of friends I can trust completely. My childhood friends back from Illinois have been in my life since elementary school. I know that if I had to call them up with a big favor tomorrow that they would do it for me in a heartbeat. Back in the day, we used to get into fistfights on a regular bases, but I think that just made our bond so much stronger.
There are not many people like that anymore. The same goes for my father. He is probably the one family member that would give his life for me. He has been there for me when everybody else deserted me.
I know who my true friends are because of the hard times I had to go through. These people where the ones that had my back through the whole ordeal of my custody case and regardless of what was going on they showed their support. Does not matter where I go in this country we keep in touch.
You have to hold on to good people like that because the odds are they will be the only true friends you will have in your life. You may have acquaintances that are good to be around during good times, but real friends will be there when life gets hard.
Thursday, July 21, 2011
Clean house
Journal Blog post
I hate cleaning. Every time I turn around the sink is filled with dirty dishes and there is another load of dirty laundry. I don’t like mopping, sweeping and picking up the house but I do. Being clean is very important. There is nothing worse when you get unexpected company and you are embarrassed of your house because it is not picked.up. I try to keep my house to a level of cleanliness so that anytime somebody decides to stop by they are welcome to come in.
I don’t care what anybody says but when you walk in the house and it smells or looks nasty you label the person as white trash or nasty. That wont be me.
Especially with children it is hard to keep up, because they seem to use their cup only once and like to change their clothes four times a day. I still have to stay in the routine because my kids need to learn to be clean. They are very young but I make them help me clean. I think they enjoy it sometimes but at other times they break down crying when I tell them that they have to finish their chores before they can go play or have company. I have a little girl and I want her to be a clean person because one day she will be a mother and that is part of the skills of a good mother, to be clean.
Sometimes it is hard to get motivated and get up to do the chores but it is worth it. I enjoy it when my house is clean and everything is in its place. My head feels clear and I am ready to tackle my other responsibilities. The best way to relax is to relax in a clean house.
I hate cleaning. Every time I turn around the sink is filled with dirty dishes and there is another load of dirty laundry. I don’t like mopping, sweeping and picking up the house but I do. Being clean is very important. There is nothing worse when you get unexpected company and you are embarrassed of your house because it is not picked.up. I try to keep my house to a level of cleanliness so that anytime somebody decides to stop by they are welcome to come in.
I don’t care what anybody says but when you walk in the house and it smells or looks nasty you label the person as white trash or nasty. That wont be me.
Especially with children it is hard to keep up, because they seem to use their cup only once and like to change their clothes four times a day. I still have to stay in the routine because my kids need to learn to be clean. They are very young but I make them help me clean. I think they enjoy it sometimes but at other times they break down crying when I tell them that they have to finish their chores before they can go play or have company. I have a little girl and I want her to be a clean person because one day she will be a mother and that is part of the skills of a good mother, to be clean.
Sometimes it is hard to get motivated and get up to do the chores but it is worth it. I enjoy it when my house is clean and everything is in its place. My head feels clear and I am ready to tackle my other responsibilities. The best way to relax is to relax in a clean house.
Wednesday, July 20, 2011
Obese children
Journal Blog post
I heard a story about Social Services taken away a child from his mother because he was obese. It is kind of shocking how bad the problem seems to be. There are children that are 10 years old and weigh 200 pounds. Even though I wonder how you can let that happen to your child it happens more than we think.
But you have to look at the causes. When they showed a news report about the boy, his mother was just as obese as him. I do not think they should take the child away from the parent. How is it going to help to take the child which will be traumatized and probably will turn to food for comfort. I think they should intervene and help the mother and the child. Obviously the mother does not know how to live a healthy lifestyle. How can we take a child from the mother when she is not intentionally doing this to the child.
People need to be educated and eating healthy needs to be made more available.
I know from experience that trying to cook healthy costs a lot of money, next to eating unhealthy. Fruits and vegetables are very expensive and there is a link between socioeconomic status and obesity. Our whole society is sedentary and active people are rare.
Obesity is damaging to kids. They should be active and healthy because as they get older they will just continue that behavior. A lot of children are sitting at home alone with no social interactions eating and playing computer games or watching TV.
I think it is sad when I see a child that is obese. I know that other children tease them and further push them into isolation. I hope society will change to a more active lifestyle because our children are the victims to the conveniences of the Western lifestyle.
I heard a story about Social Services taken away a child from his mother because he was obese. It is kind of shocking how bad the problem seems to be. There are children that are 10 years old and weigh 200 pounds. Even though I wonder how you can let that happen to your child it happens more than we think.
But you have to look at the causes. When they showed a news report about the boy, his mother was just as obese as him. I do not think they should take the child away from the parent. How is it going to help to take the child which will be traumatized and probably will turn to food for comfort. I think they should intervene and help the mother and the child. Obviously the mother does not know how to live a healthy lifestyle. How can we take a child from the mother when she is not intentionally doing this to the child.
People need to be educated and eating healthy needs to be made more available.
I know from experience that trying to cook healthy costs a lot of money, next to eating unhealthy. Fruits and vegetables are very expensive and there is a link between socioeconomic status and obesity. Our whole society is sedentary and active people are rare.
Obesity is damaging to kids. They should be active and healthy because as they get older they will just continue that behavior. A lot of children are sitting at home alone with no social interactions eating and playing computer games or watching TV.
I think it is sad when I see a child that is obese. I know that other children tease them and further push them into isolation. I hope society will change to a more active lifestyle because our children are the victims to the conveniences of the Western lifestyle.
Tuesday, July 19, 2011
Teenager throws party after killing parents
July 19th Journal Blog post
After the media followed Casey Anthony’s case for three years, it finally ended in a disappointing verdict, in my opinion. Right after the Casey Anthony’s trial ended a new story broke.
A seventeen year old boy killed his parents by using a hammer. Afterwards he facebooked his friends and had a sixty person party while his parents laid dead in the bedroom of the house.
I am just wondering what is going on with these people. Seemingly normal people seem to be murdering their family members, some of them just to be able to party. Is it that important for these people to socialize that they will kill anything that gets in their way.
Regardless of wether Casey Anthony killed her daughter or not, she neglected the death of this child and partied for thirty-one days. And apparently the teenage boy killed his parents and than threw a party. I mean I have seen neglectful mothers plenty, they seem to roam America especially in my generation, but they usually just ignore their kids to be with a new boyfriend or leave the child with anybody who is willing to babysit so that they can party like they have no children. But murdering to be able to party is a whole new level.
They do not know the motive of the teenage boy yet, but I would speculate that he killed them because they would not let him host a party.
I know your friends mean the world to you when you are a teen but I can not imagine the step of taking your parents life away to be able to hang out.
I do not know what really happened but I am sure the defense will come up with an amazing story about abuse and other things that made the boy snap.
What a great world where murderers can go free when common sense tells us that they are guilty.
After the media followed Casey Anthony’s case for three years, it finally ended in a disappointing verdict, in my opinion. Right after the Casey Anthony’s trial ended a new story broke.
A seventeen year old boy killed his parents by using a hammer. Afterwards he facebooked his friends and had a sixty person party while his parents laid dead in the bedroom of the house.
I am just wondering what is going on with these people. Seemingly normal people seem to be murdering their family members, some of them just to be able to party. Is it that important for these people to socialize that they will kill anything that gets in their way.
Regardless of wether Casey Anthony killed her daughter or not, she neglected the death of this child and partied for thirty-one days. And apparently the teenage boy killed his parents and than threw a party. I mean I have seen neglectful mothers plenty, they seem to roam America especially in my generation, but they usually just ignore their kids to be with a new boyfriend or leave the child with anybody who is willing to babysit so that they can party like they have no children. But murdering to be able to party is a whole new level.
They do not know the motive of the teenage boy yet, but I would speculate that he killed them because they would not let him host a party.
I know your friends mean the world to you when you are a teen but I can not imagine the step of taking your parents life away to be able to hang out.
I do not know what really happened but I am sure the defense will come up with an amazing story about abuse and other things that made the boy snap.
What a great world where murderers can go free when common sense tells us that they are guilty.
Monday, July 18, 2011
Three minutes
Journal Blog Post
Things I can do in three minutes:
I can brush my teeth.
I can comb my hair.
I feed my dog in less than three minutes.
I can get dressed.
I can take a quick shower.
I can make Ramen noodles.
I can make coffee.
I can get in trouble in three minutes or less.
I can spend a whole lot of money.
I can check my e-mail.
I can make an important decision.
I can make three bowls of cereal for my children/
I can get really mad in three minutes or less.
I can make lunch in three minutes.
I can know if I like a person within the first three minutes.
I can try to listen to my fiancé for a maximum of three minutes.
I can go to sleep in three minutes after an exhausting day.
I can change my mind in three minutes.
I can dictate my families behavior in three minutes.
I can make my children cry in three minutes by telling them it is bedtime.
I can make my children laugh in three minutes by acting goofy.
I can turn off all lights in my house after the children leave them on all day in less than three minutes.
I know how to make my fiancé mad in three minutes.
I can make my fiancé love me again in three minutes.
I prefer to talk on the phone for less than three minutes
I can do a half ass job in picking up the mess in house in three minutes.
I can clean the kitchen in three minutes.
I can go from mean to lovable in three minutes.
I can change the oil in my truck in three minutes.
I can do a tire rotation in three minutes, or I think I can. .
Things I can do in three minutes:
I can brush my teeth.
I can comb my hair.
I feed my dog in less than three minutes.
I can get dressed.
I can take a quick shower.
I can make Ramen noodles.
I can make coffee.
I can get in trouble in three minutes or less.
I can spend a whole lot of money.
I can check my e-mail.
I can make an important decision.
I can make three bowls of cereal for my children/
I can get really mad in three minutes or less.
I can make lunch in three minutes.
I can know if I like a person within the first three minutes.
I can try to listen to my fiancé for a maximum of three minutes.
I can go to sleep in three minutes after an exhausting day.
I can change my mind in three minutes.
I can dictate my families behavior in three minutes.
I can make my children cry in three minutes by telling them it is bedtime.
I can make my children laugh in three minutes by acting goofy.
I can turn off all lights in my house after the children leave them on all day in less than three minutes.
I know how to make my fiancé mad in three minutes.
I can make my fiancé love me again in three minutes.
I prefer to talk on the phone for less than three minutes
I can do a half ass job in picking up the mess in house in three minutes.
I can clean the kitchen in three minutes.
I can go from mean to lovable in three minutes.
I can change the oil in my truck in three minutes.
I can do a tire rotation in three minutes, or I think I can. .
Sunday, July 17, 2011
Meal for my enemy
Journal Blog Entry
I would begin the meal for my enemy by buying a twelve pack of Bud Light bottles. I would have to drink them all getting ready for the feast with my enemy. After the beer is all gone and I would be drunk and ready to kill, I would take and wrap up all the bottles in a towel and I would crush all the bottles up, until they became a fine powder.
Than I would prepare the next part by finding a dead carcass that sat in the hot sun for days. After I felt that the meat is ready to be turned into ground meat, I would take my finely grounded glass and mix it with the ripe meat. Afterwards I would soak it in antifreeze for a few days. Maybe I will throw a dash of gunpowder in there to make him a little nutty.
But no meatloaf would be complete without poisonous mushrooms and I would have to scout the land for the most poisonous of all mushrooms. This here is a dish I like to call meatloaf for a “friend”.
Of course I have to make it smell delicious, which I would make sure and season the meatloaf well. On the side, I would prepare him a cyanide laced milkshake made out of ten day old goats milk ( because goat milk is pretty gross on it‘s own).
I would have the meal laid out on the dining table and ready for my guest.
I like people to be in charge of their own fate and I would give even my enemy the option to choose righteously.
When he walks into the dining room, he would be tempted by the delicious smells, but I would tell him,” please do not eat this food. It is my children’s meal. I have nothing else to feed my family. If you eat it my family will starve.” And I would walk out of the room for my enemy to make the decision.
I would begin the meal for my enemy by buying a twelve pack of Bud Light bottles. I would have to drink them all getting ready for the feast with my enemy. After the beer is all gone and I would be drunk and ready to kill, I would take and wrap up all the bottles in a towel and I would crush all the bottles up, until they became a fine powder.
Than I would prepare the next part by finding a dead carcass that sat in the hot sun for days. After I felt that the meat is ready to be turned into ground meat, I would take my finely grounded glass and mix it with the ripe meat. Afterwards I would soak it in antifreeze for a few days. Maybe I will throw a dash of gunpowder in there to make him a little nutty.
But no meatloaf would be complete without poisonous mushrooms and I would have to scout the land for the most poisonous of all mushrooms. This here is a dish I like to call meatloaf for a “friend”.
Of course I have to make it smell delicious, which I would make sure and season the meatloaf well. On the side, I would prepare him a cyanide laced milkshake made out of ten day old goats milk ( because goat milk is pretty gross on it‘s own).
I would have the meal laid out on the dining table and ready for my guest.
I like people to be in charge of their own fate and I would give even my enemy the option to choose righteously.
When he walks into the dining room, he would be tempted by the delicious smells, but I would tell him,” please do not eat this food. It is my children’s meal. I have nothing else to feed my family. If you eat it my family will starve.” And I would walk out of the room for my enemy to make the decision.
Saturday, July 16, 2011
My excuse for not working today
July 16th, Journal Blog Entry
It is summer time and there are so many things to do, or you can just lay back and do nothing. My excuse for not working today can be picked from a great list of reasons:
It is summertime. I have to take advantage of the sunny day instead of sitting at home and doing chores. Many people in other climate areas, wished they had nice weather in the summer and it would be a shame if I did not enjoy this weather to the fullest.
I need to take the kids swimming. They have made such a progress with their swimming skills this summer and I need to further advance those skills. It is my parental duty to swim with the kids.
My neighbors have asked me to go fishing for a while and I have been putting it off. I really should make good with my obligations of hanging out with the neighbors.
It is too hot do anything. I need to concentrate on cooling off so that I won’t dehydrate. So due to medical reasons I should relax in a lawn chair with a cool drink. Don’t want to take any chances.
I need a break from the every day hassles of life. They say stress can shorten your life span and causes many disorders such a heart problems. My children need me, so I need to make sure I will be there for them. I would not want to risk my health by overdoing it.
I am a grown man and I decided that I am not going to work today because I do not feel like it. I don’t believe I have to have an excuse. I am just going to take the day off and do whatever comes to mind and enjoy this beautiful day, we only live ones.
It is summer time and there are so many things to do, or you can just lay back and do nothing. My excuse for not working today can be picked from a great list of reasons:
It is summertime. I have to take advantage of the sunny day instead of sitting at home and doing chores. Many people in other climate areas, wished they had nice weather in the summer and it would be a shame if I did not enjoy this weather to the fullest.
I need to take the kids swimming. They have made such a progress with their swimming skills this summer and I need to further advance those skills. It is my parental duty to swim with the kids.
My neighbors have asked me to go fishing for a while and I have been putting it off. I really should make good with my obligations of hanging out with the neighbors.
It is too hot do anything. I need to concentrate on cooling off so that I won’t dehydrate. So due to medical reasons I should relax in a lawn chair with a cool drink. Don’t want to take any chances.
I need a break from the every day hassles of life. They say stress can shorten your life span and causes many disorders such a heart problems. My children need me, so I need to make sure I will be there for them. I would not want to risk my health by overdoing it.
I am a grown man and I decided that I am not going to work today because I do not feel like it. I don’t believe I have to have an excuse. I am just going to take the day off and do whatever comes to mind and enjoy this beautiful day, we only live ones.
Friday, July 15, 2011
Computers
July 15th Journal Blog Entry
My computer crashed several days ago. It took me two days and hours of messing with it to get it back running, not to mention I had to download all the programs that were not recovered.
I just wonder who is so bored that they think it would be fun to crash other people's computers. I know they are probably trying to steal some information or something to make some money. Seriously, they must just be some lonely guys that think they actually achieve something by programming these things, all they are doing is annoying people (well unless they actually succeed and get all your personal information).
But messing with the computer, I realized I would never want to do this for a living and probably could not be a computer geek. I also found out to back up the files that are important regularly or you loose everything. All I really want to be able to do is go online and upload pictures, that is all I care about.
I was ready to pull my hair out after messing with the laptop all day and it still did not work. Everybody I contacted wanted outrageous amounts of money to get rid of the problem. I had a everything imaginable, worms, Trojan horses and viruses Just a horrible experience, I guess I need to get some better virus protection. Also all the computer labs and libraries seem to be closed when your computer crashes and you have homework due. I had to ask my neighbors to let me use their P.C.
I hope that never happens again, my fiancé and I almost broke up over it. But all is good now, got the computer running fast and nobody got into my bank account and took all my money. Better luck next time.
My computer crashed several days ago. It took me two days and hours of messing with it to get it back running, not to mention I had to download all the programs that were not recovered.
I just wonder who is so bored that they think it would be fun to crash other people's computers. I know they are probably trying to steal some information or something to make some money. Seriously, they must just be some lonely guys that think they actually achieve something by programming these things, all they are doing is annoying people (well unless they actually succeed and get all your personal information).
But messing with the computer, I realized I would never want to do this for a living and probably could not be a computer geek. I also found out to back up the files that are important regularly or you loose everything. All I really want to be able to do is go online and upload pictures, that is all I care about.
I was ready to pull my hair out after messing with the laptop all day and it still did not work. Everybody I contacted wanted outrageous amounts of money to get rid of the problem. I had a everything imaginable, worms, Trojan horses and viruses Just a horrible experience, I guess I need to get some better virus protection. Also all the computer labs and libraries seem to be closed when your computer crashes and you have homework due. I had to ask my neighbors to let me use their P.C.
I hope that never happens again, my fiancé and I almost broke up over it. But all is good now, got the computer running fast and nobody got into my bank account and took all my money. Better luck next time.
Thursday, July 14, 2011
Fishing
July 14th, Week 6 Day 5
One of my favorite past times is going fishing in a nice secluded place. It is my getaway from the everyday stressors of life. If I have a stressful day, I think about how nice it would be to stand by the lake or river and hear nothing except the sounds of the water and the animals around.
I have been going fishing since I was very young. My father took me and I have been hooked ever since. I think it is also a bonding activity. I used to spend hours fishing with my buddies, a lot of my memories of my friends involve fishing.
I take all my children fishing to give them the same memories my father gave me. I think it is important for children to do outdoor activities. It is amazing how important it is for the kids as well. Every weekend they bug me to take them fishing. They get to cast and reel in the fish. After they get the fish off the hook, hey hold the fish by their mouth and get to throw them back in the water. It is a way to spend time with them and get them to experience nature.
Lately I started to go fishing around the Springfield area. The Ozarks have some great places to go fishing. I like to find secluded places were I can just sit and relax while I fish. Fishing is the time when I can just think and clear my mind. Even if I do not catch anything worth taking home it is worth it for me. My fiance is not crazy about seeing me scale the fish etc anyways.
I hope I wil be able to take advantage of this summer and catch something good. It would be nice to have a nice fish fry with the fish I caught myself.
One of my favorite past times is going fishing in a nice secluded place. It is my getaway from the everyday stressors of life. If I have a stressful day, I think about how nice it would be to stand by the lake or river and hear nothing except the sounds of the water and the animals around.
I have been going fishing since I was very young. My father took me and I have been hooked ever since. I think it is also a bonding activity. I used to spend hours fishing with my buddies, a lot of my memories of my friends involve fishing.
I take all my children fishing to give them the same memories my father gave me. I think it is important for children to do outdoor activities. It is amazing how important it is for the kids as well. Every weekend they bug me to take them fishing. They get to cast and reel in the fish. After they get the fish off the hook, hey hold the fish by their mouth and get to throw them back in the water. It is a way to spend time with them and get them to experience nature.
Lately I started to go fishing around the Springfield area. The Ozarks have some great places to go fishing. I like to find secluded places were I can just sit and relax while I fish. Fishing is the time when I can just think and clear my mind. Even if I do not catch anything worth taking home it is worth it for me. My fiance is not crazy about seeing me scale the fish etc anyways.
I hope I wil be able to take advantage of this summer and catch something good. It would be nice to have a nice fish fry with the fish I caught myself.
Wednesday, July 13, 2011
Society
July 13th, Week 6 Day 4 Journal Blog entry
I am amazed of how society works nowadays. Mainstream America seems to be controlled by media that does not really tells us much. They have short, cut-off stories that can not tell us the truth. Even political views seem to follow the fast food agenda of whatever is the most convenient and gives us instant pleasure (or short lived entertainment), will be followed. I think many people do not think for themselves anymore, they want to follow the latest fabs and morals do not seem to come in the way at all.
You can see this when political leaders get caught up in scandals that showcase behavior you would expect from a teenager not an established grown man.
The same goes for other things. How in the world can a mother make money off of the death of her child which I believe she killed herself. America does not care who they reward as long as they get the newest scandal regardless of who profits. Sometimes I feel like we are nothing more than hypocritical puppets of society. I do not mean to sound like one of those old timers that complain about the youth but I am talking about my own generation. There seems to be hardly any boundaries anymore. We are like sheep, blindly following Fox news. Even when I turn on the Disney channel they are trying to put ideas in children's head about dating and other inappropriate things.
There are many people that do not agree with the mainstream lifestyle and they try to be unique and have their own morals.
We are bombarded with all this information and entertainment that tells us how to be, how to act. I just hope my children will not feed into the rules made up by the media of how they should be or what the should condone or not. Hopefully they willlive by their own rules and have their own opinions.
I am amazed of how society works nowadays. Mainstream America seems to be controlled by media that does not really tells us much. They have short, cut-off stories that can not tell us the truth. Even political views seem to follow the fast food agenda of whatever is the most convenient and gives us instant pleasure (or short lived entertainment), will be followed. I think many people do not think for themselves anymore, they want to follow the latest fabs and morals do not seem to come in the way at all.
You can see this when political leaders get caught up in scandals that showcase behavior you would expect from a teenager not an established grown man.
The same goes for other things. How in the world can a mother make money off of the death of her child which I believe she killed herself. America does not care who they reward as long as they get the newest scandal regardless of who profits. Sometimes I feel like we are nothing more than hypocritical puppets of society. I do not mean to sound like one of those old timers that complain about the youth but I am talking about my own generation. There seems to be hardly any boundaries anymore. We are like sheep, blindly following Fox news. Even when I turn on the Disney channel they are trying to put ideas in children's head about dating and other inappropriate things.
There are many people that do not agree with the mainstream lifestyle and they try to be unique and have their own morals.
We are bombarded with all this information and entertainment that tells us how to be, how to act. I just hope my children will not feed into the rules made up by the media of how they should be or what the should condone or not. Hopefully they willlive by their own rules and have their own opinions.
Tuesday, July 12, 2011
The perfect vacation
July 12th, Week 6 Day 3 Journal blog entry
I have not had a real vacation in years. I had time off but that time was spent at home and still taking care of responsibilities. It seems as all my neighbors and friends have been enjoying their summer by going on trips, such as Las Vegas, Florida, Pennsylvania, Germany etc.
I think I need a break from the everyday responsibilities too. It is not a vacation when you stay around the house and do yard work, take care of the children and have chores to do. I have big plans for my vacation that I will have one day. I want to go somewhere with my fiancé, where the sand is white and the water is blue. I want to be laying in a hammock , tied to two palm trees, with a couple of coronas in arm’s length. No communication devices will be allowed whatsoever, with girls in grass skirts bringing me drinks, before my glass is empty. I won’t have to lift a finger, just lay on the beach and get tan. All I will have to worry about is what I will drink next. After I feel as if I have been on the beach long enough I will go to an exotic buffet, maybe eat some alligator tail, baby goat tacos and anything else I want to try.. The next day after sleeping in as long as I want and sleeping off the drinks and the exotic food, I will make scuba diving my second adventure. Maybe go diving around some corral reefs and chasing Nemos around the water, but not try to pull a Steve Irwin and hang out with the sting rays.
Who knows I may just end up making a career out of it, a career out of being on vacation.
One day I will have that awesome trip, hopefully next year.
I have not had a real vacation in years. I had time off but that time was spent at home and still taking care of responsibilities. It seems as all my neighbors and friends have been enjoying their summer by going on trips, such as Las Vegas, Florida, Pennsylvania, Germany etc.
I think I need a break from the everyday responsibilities too. It is not a vacation when you stay around the house and do yard work, take care of the children and have chores to do. I have big plans for my vacation that I will have one day. I want to go somewhere with my fiancé, where the sand is white and the water is blue. I want to be laying in a hammock , tied to two palm trees, with a couple of coronas in arm’s length. No communication devices will be allowed whatsoever, with girls in grass skirts bringing me drinks, before my glass is empty. I won’t have to lift a finger, just lay on the beach and get tan. All I will have to worry about is what I will drink next. After I feel as if I have been on the beach long enough I will go to an exotic buffet, maybe eat some alligator tail, baby goat tacos and anything else I want to try.. The next day after sleeping in as long as I want and sleeping off the drinks and the exotic food, I will make scuba diving my second adventure. Maybe go diving around some corral reefs and chasing Nemos around the water, but not try to pull a Steve Irwin and hang out with the sting rays.
Who knows I may just end up making a career out of it, a career out of being on vacation.
One day I will have that awesome trip, hopefully next year.
Monday, July 11, 2011
Growing up
July 11th, week 6 day 2 Journal Blog entry
When my children were born it was the greatest day in the world but soon I realized it is a lot of work. When you have a newborn you can't wait till they reach certain levels. You wish that soon they will sleep through the night. Than you wish they could speak so they could tell you what they want instead of crying all night. Later on you wish they would be potty trained so that you don't have to deal with the diaper changes anymore. Than you wish they could walk, so they can be more independent. The list goes on and on, until you realize that they are growing up so fast.
My oldest daughter started school last year. She is getting more and more independent every day. It made me realize how fast those first years really passed. It seems as if yesterday she said her first word "Dada". Before I know she will be applying to colleges. Time passes so fast and I can only hope I will equip her with the morals and standards that will guide her through life well.
I am teaching my other two boys how to fish and ride their bikes. Soon they will be in school. I was so anxious for them to grow up and learn new things but know I realize that time flies by and sooner than later, my children will be grown adults and have families of their own.
I work hard to teach my children good values. I spent a lot of time with them and at times I feel as all I am doing is cater to the children‘s need all day. It is worth it though because one day when they have families of their own, they can use those principles to guide their own children.
When my children were born it was the greatest day in the world but soon I realized it is a lot of work. When you have a newborn you can't wait till they reach certain levels. You wish that soon they will sleep through the night. Than you wish they could speak so they could tell you what they want instead of crying all night. Later on you wish they would be potty trained so that you don't have to deal with the diaper changes anymore. Than you wish they could walk, so they can be more independent. The list goes on and on, until you realize that they are growing up so fast.
My oldest daughter started school last year. She is getting more and more independent every day. It made me realize how fast those first years really passed. It seems as if yesterday she said her first word "Dada". Before I know she will be applying to colleges. Time passes so fast and I can only hope I will equip her with the morals and standards that will guide her through life well.
I am teaching my other two boys how to fish and ride their bikes. Soon they will be in school. I was so anxious for them to grow up and learn new things but know I realize that time flies by and sooner than later, my children will be grown adults and have families of their own.
I work hard to teach my children good values. I spent a lot of time with them and at times I feel as all I am doing is cater to the children‘s need all day. It is worth it though because one day when they have families of their own, they can use those principles to guide their own children.
Sunday, July 10, 2011
Ask no questions and hear no lies
July 10th, Week 6 Day 1
There are many deceiving people in this world. You hear about mothers murdering their children and children killing their parents or grandparents. When somebody gets murdered the family and close friends are the first suspects and that is for a reason. Loyalty is rare and not to sound paranoid but you can rarely trust your partner.
I always believed in being honest and sometimes I am too honest, especially if I tell somebody how I really feel about them.
There are many instances were I told my friends the truth about their partner and than I was the bad person for telling them that their girlfriend was cheating on them. People ask questions and hope that the answer is what they want to hear. But what happens when the truth is not what you hoped for, what if all your fears seem to be realized. You can always give people the benefit of a doubt but how far are people willing to lie to themselves to keep the illusion alive, the lie that their partner cares about them that they are with somebody that cares about them instead of using them.
I have realized that I do not like to be that person anymore, the friend that becomes the scapegoat because I am the only one that was willing to tell the truth.
So now when one of my friends ask me about anything about their relationship, I will tell them that they should go and ask their partner, but be aware because do not ask any questions if you do not want to hear a lie. Deceiving people are not going to just tell you the truth because you are confronting them. No they will place the blame on everybody else. If they do actually tell the truth because there is no other lie that could cover it up, your feelings may get hurt because it was not what you wanted to hear.
People need to use common sense, if it looks like a duck, sounds like a duck, than it most likely is a duck.
There are many deceiving people in this world. You hear about mothers murdering their children and children killing their parents or grandparents. When somebody gets murdered the family and close friends are the first suspects and that is for a reason. Loyalty is rare and not to sound paranoid but you can rarely trust your partner.
I always believed in being honest and sometimes I am too honest, especially if I tell somebody how I really feel about them.
There are many instances were I told my friends the truth about their partner and than I was the bad person for telling them that their girlfriend was cheating on them. People ask questions and hope that the answer is what they want to hear. But what happens when the truth is not what you hoped for, what if all your fears seem to be realized. You can always give people the benefit of a doubt but how far are people willing to lie to themselves to keep the illusion alive, the lie that their partner cares about them that they are with somebody that cares about them instead of using them.
I have realized that I do not like to be that person anymore, the friend that becomes the scapegoat because I am the only one that was willing to tell the truth.
So now when one of my friends ask me about anything about their relationship, I will tell them that they should go and ask their partner, but be aware because do not ask any questions if you do not want to hear a lie. Deceiving people are not going to just tell you the truth because you are confronting them. No they will place the blame on everybody else. If they do actually tell the truth because there is no other lie that could cover it up, your feelings may get hurt because it was not what you wanted to hear.
People need to use common sense, if it looks like a duck, sounds like a duck, than it most likely is a duck.
Saturday, July 9, 2011
Doubts
July 9th, Week 5 Day 7 Journal Blog entry
I am sure most people have doubts and insecurities when they start college after being out of school for years. It seems overwhelming just to go to the campus to sign up for the classes.
I started college last spring after being out of school for over ten years. I was tired of dead end jobs and bosses that did not appreciate my work even if you gave it your all. It seems that nowadays you have to have a college degree just as you had to have a high-school diploma back in the day.
But finally the day was here and before I knew it, I was going to classes everyday. But going to class is not the same as actually getting something out of it. I had to learn to stop to procrastinate and really study. Even when you do all these things there are fears. I knew I could do well but I was not sure if I was going to figure out how to go about it. Well, last week I probably had the most rewarding feeling of success since I started college. I am in automotive classes and we were scheduled to have several tests on one day. I had no clue about the material but I knew I had to do something about it. I showed up hours early to practice for the test, even skipping lunch to get it down. Well it paid off. All the studying I did was worth while because while some people had major breakdowns during the test, I did very well. I knew beforehand that I did not know the material well enough and studied hard to make sure I would succeed. Victory seems even more rewarding when you worked really hard for it. So I think I got the studying down now and the doubts seem to fade.
I am sure most people have doubts and insecurities when they start college after being out of school for years. It seems overwhelming just to go to the campus to sign up for the classes.
I started college last spring after being out of school for over ten years. I was tired of dead end jobs and bosses that did not appreciate my work even if you gave it your all. It seems that nowadays you have to have a college degree just as you had to have a high-school diploma back in the day.
But finally the day was here and before I knew it, I was going to classes everyday. But going to class is not the same as actually getting something out of it. I had to learn to stop to procrastinate and really study. Even when you do all these things there are fears. I knew I could do well but I was not sure if I was going to figure out how to go about it. Well, last week I probably had the most rewarding feeling of success since I started college. I am in automotive classes and we were scheduled to have several tests on one day. I had no clue about the material but I knew I had to do something about it. I showed up hours early to practice for the test, even skipping lunch to get it down. Well it paid off. All the studying I did was worth while because while some people had major breakdowns during the test, I did very well. I knew beforehand that I did not know the material well enough and studied hard to make sure I would succeed. Victory seems even more rewarding when you worked really hard for it. So I think I got the studying down now and the doubts seem to fade.
Friday, July 8, 2011
Respect
July 8th, Week 5 Day 6
Currently I am dealing with teaching the children about respect and manners. It seems like the summer takes a toll on the kids manners. Without the structure of school, they seem to forget certain things.
Respect is a very important virtue for me. You have to respect people, does not matter who they are. My children will know to respect, their elders especially. I freak out when I am talking to another adult and the child thinks they can just interrupt to tell me something. I get so mad when I have to tell the children 4-5 times to do something before they listen. They are like little lawyers. They always have an excuse or try to divert my attention towards another topic, so that they won't have to do what I am telling them.
I will be telling my son to go to his room and he will respond back with something like" Dad, dad I just want to give you a hug. Can you make the world's best smoothies again" Little charmers.
But respect is very important. I think people forget that they should be courteous and act with respect towards people. We live in a pretty rude world where strangers will flip you off and hardly anybody goes out of their way for somebody else.
Sometimes I hear children screaming at their parents and I think to myself that I done would have smacked them upside their head if they were mine. But I have to deal with it from my children. They are trying to push their boundaries and see what they can get away with.
I know I have to steer them in the right direction now before they turn into the children that I see yelling at their parents. I just try to enforce the rules. They may think I am too strict but later on in life when they now how to treat people and people in turn treat them with respect, they will think back and thank me for being a hard ass.
Currently I am dealing with teaching the children about respect and manners. It seems like the summer takes a toll on the kids manners. Without the structure of school, they seem to forget certain things.
Respect is a very important virtue for me. You have to respect people, does not matter who they are. My children will know to respect, their elders especially. I freak out when I am talking to another adult and the child thinks they can just interrupt to tell me something. I get so mad when I have to tell the children 4-5 times to do something before they listen. They are like little lawyers. They always have an excuse or try to divert my attention towards another topic, so that they won't have to do what I am telling them.
I will be telling my son to go to his room and he will respond back with something like" Dad, dad I just want to give you a hug. Can you make the world's best smoothies again" Little charmers.
But respect is very important. I think people forget that they should be courteous and act with respect towards people. We live in a pretty rude world where strangers will flip you off and hardly anybody goes out of their way for somebody else.
Sometimes I hear children screaming at their parents and I think to myself that I done would have smacked them upside their head if they were mine. But I have to deal with it from my children. They are trying to push their boundaries and see what they can get away with.
I know I have to steer them in the right direction now before they turn into the children that I see yelling at their parents. I just try to enforce the rules. They may think I am too strict but later on in life when they now how to treat people and people in turn treat them with respect, they will think back and thank me for being a hard ass.
Thursday, July 7, 2011
Rainy days
July 7th, Week 5 Day 5 Journal Blog entry
Seems like rainy days are like a break from the stressful hustle of everyday life. When it rains everything seems to kind of slow down. I feel a little isolated from the world as if that curtain of water will keep everybody away.
When it rains, I like to sit on my front porch and just watch it. It is the most relaxing weather. You can hear the rain hitting the ground and the roof. I get the best sleep when it is raining. I open the windows just so the sound will make me go to sleep. It is so calming, better than any music. You feel the moisture in the air. You can even smell the rain. The rain sits like a curtain over the houses.
Nature seems to take a break to let the rain rejuvenate everything. Even animals are being quiet and seem to stop their activities to let the rain pass. It seems like an obligation to take a break when it rains.
I have had some of my best conversations watching the rain. It seems as the house is warmer and more comfortable when it rains outside.
I just like to sit out on the front porch or watch out the window. Even the children are getting used to watching the rain. When it starts raining they instantly go to the front porch to sit down, watch the rain and maybe even play in it, if they can get away with it.
I remember when I was little and played in the rain till I was soaked. It seems to be so much fun to play in the rain when you are young. That is why I let my children jump in the puddles and run around the yard when it is raining so they can fully enjoy the rain.
Seems like rainy days are like a break from the stressful hustle of everyday life. When it rains everything seems to kind of slow down. I feel a little isolated from the world as if that curtain of water will keep everybody away.
When it rains, I like to sit on my front porch and just watch it. It is the most relaxing weather. You can hear the rain hitting the ground and the roof. I get the best sleep when it is raining. I open the windows just so the sound will make me go to sleep. It is so calming, better than any music. You feel the moisture in the air. You can even smell the rain. The rain sits like a curtain over the houses.
Nature seems to take a break to let the rain rejuvenate everything. Even animals are being quiet and seem to stop their activities to let the rain pass. It seems like an obligation to take a break when it rains.
I have had some of my best conversations watching the rain. It seems as the house is warmer and more comfortable when it rains outside.
I just like to sit out on the front porch or watch out the window. Even the children are getting used to watching the rain. When it starts raining they instantly go to the front porch to sit down, watch the rain and maybe even play in it, if they can get away with it.
I remember when I was little and played in the rain till I was soaked. It seems to be so much fun to play in the rain when you are young. That is why I let my children jump in the puddles and run around the yard when it is raining so they can fully enjoy the rain.
Wednesday, July 6, 2011
Things that annoy me
July 6th Week 5 Day 4 Journal Blog
Things that annoy me:
I am annoyed by parents that do not watch their children
I am annoyed by the same songs playing over and over on the radio channels
I get annoyed by people that you offer a hand and they take the whole arm
I am annoyed by people that get away with murder (Casey Anthony)
I am annoyed by people that don't do anything for themselves and expect to get everything handed to them.
I get annoyed by people that let their children be rude.
I get annoyed by people that do not have a spine.
I get annoyed that so many people are followers.
I am annoyed by disrespectful people.
I am annoyed by drug addicts.
I am annoyed by strangers asking me for money.
I am annoyed by my dog that occasionally uses my house as it's bathroom.
I am annoyed by broken promises.
I am annoyed that the tacos at the taco truck are more than a dollar.
I am annoyed that my children grow up so fast because I always have to buy them new clothes.
I am annoyed by people not refilling the ice trays.
I get annoyed by people leaving the door open when the air conditioning is on.
I get annoyed by people not flushing the toilet.
I get annoyed when I loose the remote.
I get annoyed when I am out fishing all day and do not catch anything.
I get annoyed when my car is starting to make funny sounds.
I get annoyed when I see children playing video games.
I get annoyed doing homework everyday.
I get annoyed by traffic jams.
I get annoyed when I have to pay $4.00 for a hot dog.
I get annoyed when I realize that we are out of milk.
I become happy when I realize I have finished an assignment.
Things that annoy me:
I am annoyed by parents that do not watch their children
I am annoyed by the same songs playing over and over on the radio channels
I get annoyed by people that you offer a hand and they take the whole arm
I am annoyed by people that get away with murder (Casey Anthony)
I am annoyed by people that don't do anything for themselves and expect to get everything handed to them.
I get annoyed by people that let their children be rude.
I get annoyed by people that do not have a spine.
I get annoyed that so many people are followers.
I am annoyed by disrespectful people.
I am annoyed by drug addicts.
I am annoyed by strangers asking me for money.
I am annoyed by my dog that occasionally uses my house as it's bathroom.
I am annoyed by broken promises.
I am annoyed that the tacos at the taco truck are more than a dollar.
I am annoyed that my children grow up so fast because I always have to buy them new clothes.
I am annoyed by people not refilling the ice trays.
I get annoyed by people leaving the door open when the air conditioning is on.
I get annoyed by people not flushing the toilet.
I get annoyed when I loose the remote.
I get annoyed when I am out fishing all day and do not catch anything.
I get annoyed when my car is starting to make funny sounds.
I get annoyed when I see children playing video games.
I get annoyed doing homework everyday.
I get annoyed by traffic jams.
I get annoyed when I have to pay $4.00 for a hot dog.
I get annoyed when I realize that we are out of milk.
I become happy when I realize I have finished an assignment.
Tuesday, July 5, 2011
Caylee
July 5th Week 5 Day 3 Journal Blog
I was very disappointed today. I thought that Casey Anthony got away with murder. Casey Anthony did not report her two year old daughter missing for thirty-one days and lied to the police on several occasions, was charged with the murder of her daughter; that was found dead in the swamps month later. She was found not guilty on almost all charges, except lying to the police. What kind of justice is that? I have followed this case for three years and the part that bothers me the most, is that no justice was served for little Caylee. Casey, the ruthless mother, is going to gain from murdering her daughter with movie and book deals and is going to live the beautiful life she wanted to live, without the responsibilities of having a child, after throwing her daughter away into the swamp like trash. That is okay though, one thing I have learned over the years is that when you think you are in the clear that that is never the case. It always comes back to bite you in the ass. In fact she might have beaten the justice system, but I am sure we are all familiar with the saying "what goes around comes around".
It may sound hateful but we can only hope that whatever she did to that innocent little girl will happen to herself.
I am awestruck that she was found not guilty. I am awestruck that anybody could hurt a two year old. I can not even spank my children. I feel bad raising my voice. There are alternatives to physically punishing your children. But than there are parents that take it to the other extreme and actually take their child's life accidentally or not, which is really not that uncommon. There are news about child murders daily. It is such a tragedy when the most innocent in the world are the victims to the most heinous crime in the world. I hope somehow there will be justice for little Caylee. I hope at least she won't be forgotten\. Such a beautiful little girl, it is such a shame.
On a lighter note Nancy Grace is gunning for her.
Nancy Grace is my hero.
I was very disappointed today. I thought that Casey Anthony got away with murder. Casey Anthony did not report her two year old daughter missing for thirty-one days and lied to the police on several occasions, was charged with the murder of her daughter; that was found dead in the swamps month later. She was found not guilty on almost all charges, except lying to the police. What kind of justice is that? I have followed this case for three years and the part that bothers me the most, is that no justice was served for little Caylee. Casey, the ruthless mother, is going to gain from murdering her daughter with movie and book deals and is going to live the beautiful life she wanted to live, without the responsibilities of having a child, after throwing her daughter away into the swamp like trash. That is okay though, one thing I have learned over the years is that when you think you are in the clear that that is never the case. It always comes back to bite you in the ass. In fact she might have beaten the justice system, but I am sure we are all familiar with the saying "what goes around comes around".
It may sound hateful but we can only hope that whatever she did to that innocent little girl will happen to herself.
I am awestruck that she was found not guilty. I am awestruck that anybody could hurt a two year old. I can not even spank my children. I feel bad raising my voice. There are alternatives to physically punishing your children. But than there are parents that take it to the other extreme and actually take their child's life accidentally or not, which is really not that uncommon. There are news about child murders daily. It is such a tragedy when the most innocent in the world are the victims to the most heinous crime in the world. I hope somehow there will be justice for little Caylee. I hope at least she won't be forgotten\. Such a beautiful little girl, it is such a shame.
On a lighter note Nancy Grace is gunning for her.
Nancy Grace is my hero.
Monday, July 4, 2011
The Death a person dies tells a story
July 4th, Week 5 Day 2 Journal Blog
Even though I am not particularly old (30) I have had a lot of my friends and some of my closest friends die already. All of the deaths came as a shock and were very sudden. Nobody saw it coming but all the deaths told a little bit about the life of my friends.
One of my closest friends had a heart problem but you would have never been able to tell. He was living life large with fast cars and vacations. He bought a $100,000 Shelby Cobra and went on a Hawaiian vacation. On that vacation he went on a scuba diving trip. He must have not told the scuba diving instructors about his heart problems because he went on to die of heart complications on that very outing.
Another friend of mine loved fishing. Every free moment he had he would be out on our favorite fishing spot that you could only reach by crossing over a train bridge. Every time we crossed that bridge I was worried because the trains would fly through. One day he went fishing by himself. Long story short, he fell victim to a fast train.
I had a friend that was such a bad driver that her insurance premiums were outrageous. She would hit parked cars religiously. She died on a icy road, when she hit a tree.
I also had a friend that loved to party. Does not matter when, you could ask him to party with you. Little to say he passed away from an overdose.
These are all sad recollections. I do not recount these incidents to mock my friends. It is a reminder for me and everybody else to appreciate life and remember that this very moment may be our defining moment. Is this how we want to be remembered? Anything can cause your death. Life is very fragile, we just seem to forget. I remember my friends and I slow down, appreciate life and try not to take it for granted.
Even though I am not particularly old (30) I have had a lot of my friends and some of my closest friends die already. All of the deaths came as a shock and were very sudden. Nobody saw it coming but all the deaths told a little bit about the life of my friends.
One of my closest friends had a heart problem but you would have never been able to tell. He was living life large with fast cars and vacations. He bought a $100,000 Shelby Cobra and went on a Hawaiian vacation. On that vacation he went on a scuba diving trip. He must have not told the scuba diving instructors about his heart problems because he went on to die of heart complications on that very outing.
Another friend of mine loved fishing. Every free moment he had he would be out on our favorite fishing spot that you could only reach by crossing over a train bridge. Every time we crossed that bridge I was worried because the trains would fly through. One day he went fishing by himself. Long story short, he fell victim to a fast train.
I had a friend that was such a bad driver that her insurance premiums were outrageous. She would hit parked cars religiously. She died on a icy road, when she hit a tree.
I also had a friend that loved to party. Does not matter when, you could ask him to party with you. Little to say he passed away from an overdose.
These are all sad recollections. I do not recount these incidents to mock my friends. It is a reminder for me and everybody else to appreciate life and remember that this very moment may be our defining moment. Is this how we want to be remembered? Anything can cause your death. Life is very fragile, we just seem to forget. I remember my friends and I slow down, appreciate life and try not to take it for granted.
Sunday, July 3, 2011
Reasons I get up in the morning
Jul 3rd Journal Blog Week 5 Day 1
I have to get up for my kids
I have to let the dog out
I have to get up so I can go to school
I have to make coffee
I have to get up so I can make breakfast for the kids
I have to start the day
I have to check my phone
I have to check my MMA news online
I don't like to sleep too much
I am interested in what is going on in the world today
I have to check on the Casey Anthony Trial
I have to check the bank account online. Hopefully good news :)
I have to live every day to the fullest because it may be the last
I have to be a good dad because I am all my kids got
I have to get up otherwise the kids jump on me
I have to get up or I will get fat
I have to get up to tackle my chores ( yeah right)
I get up to check out what my buddies are up to
I get up to get outside
I have to get up for my kids
I have to let the dog out
I have to get up so I can go to school
I have to make coffee
I have to get up so I can make breakfast for the kids
I have to start the day
I have to check my phone
I have to check my MMA news online
I don't like to sleep too much
I am interested in what is going on in the world today
I have to check on the Casey Anthony Trial
I have to check the bank account online. Hopefully good news :)
I have to live every day to the fullest because it may be the last
I have to be a good dad because I am all my kids got
I have to get up otherwise the kids jump on me
I have to get up or I will get fat
I have to get up to tackle my chores ( yeah right)
I get up to check out what my buddies are up to
I get up to get outside
Saturday, July 2, 2011
Getting my kids
July 2nd Journal Entry Week 4 Day 7
I used to live in Illinois. My two children and my ex-girlfriend used to live with me until one day she decided to take my children and run away to Missouri where she had some acquaintances. I did not know where they were for a month. I did not know if they were dead or alive. I found out through some friends that they were in Missouri. When I came to Missouri, I was ready to live in a homeless shelter to be with my children. I came to Springfield with nothing but some cash, my car and some clothes. I did not know anybody, had no family, no job, just came her on a wim, because I knew this is where my children where at. I ended up going to labor finders every morning at 5 AM to save up money for a place to live and a lawyer. My ex-girlfriend moved in with a guy she had known for two weeks and I was going to save my children from a life of neglect and from being surrounded by drug addicts. After less than three month I was able to move into my own house. After four month I filed my own petition for custody. After ten month I was awarded custody to my children.
Point being is, anybody can achieve anything if they put their mind to it, because I literally came to this town with nothing. At the same time it was a blessing in disguise, because Springfield is by far one of the best places I have lived. I can provide my children with a good life and I can fulfill my own dreams such as an education.
I used to live in Illinois. My two children and my ex-girlfriend used to live with me until one day she decided to take my children and run away to Missouri where she had some acquaintances. I did not know where they were for a month. I did not know if they were dead or alive. I found out through some friends that they were in Missouri. When I came to Missouri, I was ready to live in a homeless shelter to be with my children. I came to Springfield with nothing but some cash, my car and some clothes. I did not know anybody, had no family, no job, just came her on a wim, because I knew this is where my children where at. I ended up going to labor finders every morning at 5 AM to save up money for a place to live and a lawyer. My ex-girlfriend moved in with a guy she had known for two weeks and I was going to save my children from a life of neglect and from being surrounded by drug addicts. After less than three month I was able to move into my own house. After four month I filed my own petition for custody. After ten month I was awarded custody to my children.
Point being is, anybody can achieve anything if they put their mind to it, because I literally came to this town with nothing. At the same time it was a blessing in disguise, because Springfield is by far one of the best places I have lived. I can provide my children with a good life and I can fulfill my own dreams such as an education.
Friday, July 1, 2011
Hiding
July 1st Journal Post Week 4 Day 6
The scariest and funnies time (in retrospect), I ever hid from someone, was from a girl named Heather. It is a pretty funny story actually. Heather had sold me an old, beat-up Blazer. We agreed upon a price of around $500 and I thought that was a pretty good deal. I had known her for a while and her husband has been a long time friend of mine. She told me to pay her when I could.
After a while Heather started to joke around( at least that is what I thought) that I could pay off the debt of the car in other ways. I figured she was messing around, until she started stopping by my house while my, now ex, girlfriend was working. It started to become more serious with here advances. She started to call my house when my girlfriend was gone, wanting to talk. She was trying to seduce me in any way possible. Maybe I was not straight enough with her, but one day she stopped by my house. I was upstairs and could hear her car. I saw her getting out of her car all dressed up. I believe she thought she was cashing in on her car payment.
I ran around the house pulling all the blinds down and closing the curtains. She was knocking on the door, calling my name. I was on the side window, not making a sound, what could I say, she was my buddies wife. I could not believe it, she was trying to peep in the window still calling my name. I was standing still hoping she would leave, which seemed like an eternity.
I think she got the message, however she turned around and told her husband a different story, saying I would not pay her. Well she did not want the kind of payment I was willing to give her. Long story short My long time buddy and I are not such good friends anymore.
The scariest and funnies time (in retrospect), I ever hid from someone, was from a girl named Heather. It is a pretty funny story actually. Heather had sold me an old, beat-up Blazer. We agreed upon a price of around $500 and I thought that was a pretty good deal. I had known her for a while and her husband has been a long time friend of mine. She told me to pay her when I could.
After a while Heather started to joke around( at least that is what I thought) that I could pay off the debt of the car in other ways. I figured she was messing around, until she started stopping by my house while my, now ex, girlfriend was working. It started to become more serious with here advances. She started to call my house when my girlfriend was gone, wanting to talk. She was trying to seduce me in any way possible. Maybe I was not straight enough with her, but one day she stopped by my house. I was upstairs and could hear her car. I saw her getting out of her car all dressed up. I believe she thought she was cashing in on her car payment.
I ran around the house pulling all the blinds down and closing the curtains. She was knocking on the door, calling my name. I was on the side window, not making a sound, what could I say, she was my buddies wife. I could not believe it, she was trying to peep in the window still calling my name. I was standing still hoping she would leave, which seemed like an eternity.
I think she got the message, however she turned around and told her husband a different story, saying I would not pay her. Well she did not want the kind of payment I was willing to give her. Long story short My long time buddy and I are not such good friends anymore.
Considering the audience
In this course our audience is made up of college students from very diverse backgrounds. I believe the questions that were posted on the discussion board helped to bring forth insightful answers about the audiences believes and personalities. I asked the question about the student’s favorite quotes or proverbs and received very diverse answers. I was surprised by the many religious quotes. Many of the proverbs helped me learn about the audience. Most of the students seem to have a positive outlook on life. The TV show question showed me the different interests that the student have. There are students ranging in all age groups with different hobbies and coming from different backgrounds. I would assume that since all of them are in a college class, that there is a certain level of intelligence and attention towards essays that they have to read. Writing to this audience I would have to make sure to be respectful, since many seem to have some kind of religious background. At the same time I would try to use humor since they all seem to have a sense of humor, especially when you look at the answers to the superhero question.
The question about who we would give $5000 to, showed me that the students can emphasize and have a lot of compassion for other people. I think the audience would be able to put themselves in the author’s point of view and writing about thoughts and feelings of an author would be effective for this audience. We also have to consider that, as far as I know, the students are from the Ozarks area, that is known for certain qualities.
In conclusion I think that the audience would benefit from writing with humor as well as insightful thoughts and feelings.
The question about who we would give $5000 to, showed me that the students can emphasize and have a lot of compassion for other people. I think the audience would be able to put themselves in the author’s point of view and writing about thoughts and feelings of an author would be effective for this audience. We also have to consider that, as far as I know, the students are from the Ozarks area, that is known for certain qualities.
In conclusion I think that the audience would benefit from writing with humor as well as insightful thoughts and feelings.
Thursday, June 30, 2011
Don't judge a book by it's cover
June 30th, Journal Entry Week 4 Day 5
They say, do not judge a book by it's cover and in many instances, that is true. Many times, I found that after I got to know somebody I ended up being very surprised. There was a very different person from what I expected behind that appearance. It is true, looks are not everything. That said, you can not look in everybody for the good inside of them. I used to look for the good inside of everybody. I used to see a run-down drug addict and think that they just had a bad childhood and I could make a difference. Well in some people, or actually a lot of people's life, you can not make a difference. A lot of times they look the way they do for a reason. They have the life they have for a reason. We live in a country that has plenty of aide for people to better themselves. I would understand if we lived in a developing country but we live in a wealthy country with plenty of opportunities. I am not talking about being attractive, I am talking about being clean, well mannered and not appearing intoxicated in public. It seems as there are many such people in this world, especially in my age group. My hatred for such people probably stems from my bad experience with people that were the same and I may be judging, but you are what you are. If you do not have enough respect for yourself to clean yourself up, well than I don't have respect for you. And don't ask me for favors either, because you spent all your money on you know what. Maybe coming off a little harsh but it is what it is, so if you do not like me or my views I am probably better off without you anyways. Keeping it short and sweet.
They say, do not judge a book by it's cover and in many instances, that is true. Many times, I found that after I got to know somebody I ended up being very surprised. There was a very different person from what I expected behind that appearance. It is true, looks are not everything. That said, you can not look in everybody for the good inside of them. I used to look for the good inside of everybody. I used to see a run-down drug addict and think that they just had a bad childhood and I could make a difference. Well in some people, or actually a lot of people's life, you can not make a difference. A lot of times they look the way they do for a reason. They have the life they have for a reason. We live in a country that has plenty of aide for people to better themselves. I would understand if we lived in a developing country but we live in a wealthy country with plenty of opportunities. I am not talking about being attractive, I am talking about being clean, well mannered and not appearing intoxicated in public. It seems as there are many such people in this world, especially in my age group. My hatred for such people probably stems from my bad experience with people that were the same and I may be judging, but you are what you are. If you do not have enough respect for yourself to clean yourself up, well than I don't have respect for you. And don't ask me for favors either, because you spent all your money on you know what. Maybe coming off a little harsh but it is what it is, so if you do not like me or my views I am probably better off without you anyways. Keeping it short and sweet.
Wednesday, June 29, 2011
Summer Fun
June 29th, Journal Entry Week 4 Day 4
So I set up the pool today. Took me all day to clean it and set it up. Anything to make the kids happy, right? I have been working on teaching the kids how to swim. They seem to have overcome some of their fear of water. You see all these news about children drowning in pools. Makes me kind of worried. They need to be able to at least float. Takes a lot of work to keep up with a pool. Every summer I fight with the thought of setting the pool up, but every year the children win. They just know how to wear a parent down. All in all I look forward to swimming and spending time with the family here at the house, instead of having to pay to take them to the public pools. It is easier to take them out back instead of driving across town to the YMCA. You figure they would be satisfied but than they always have the next thing that they want. It is hard to find a balance between spoiling the kids and being reasonable to their needs and wants. So give it a day or two and they will want more stuff. Between lights, floats toys and all the other bells and whistles that come with the pool, we will see where I draw the line. And than there is the neighbors. Seems like as soon as I get the pool up, it is surrounded by thousands of neighborhood kids that want to swim, want to be feed, pretty much want to live at my house. For the most part I think my kids are pretty good at working me over. But I love them and they are worth it.
So I set up the pool today. Took me all day to clean it and set it up. Anything to make the kids happy, right? I have been working on teaching the kids how to swim. They seem to have overcome some of their fear of water. You see all these news about children drowning in pools. Makes me kind of worried. They need to be able to at least float. Takes a lot of work to keep up with a pool. Every summer I fight with the thought of setting the pool up, but every year the children win. They just know how to wear a parent down. All in all I look forward to swimming and spending time with the family here at the house, instead of having to pay to take them to the public pools. It is easier to take them out back instead of driving across town to the YMCA. You figure they would be satisfied but than they always have the next thing that they want. It is hard to find a balance between spoiling the kids and being reasonable to their needs and wants. So give it a day or two and they will want more stuff. Between lights, floats toys and all the other bells and whistles that come with the pool, we will see where I draw the line. And than there is the neighbors. Seems like as soon as I get the pool up, it is surrounded by thousands of neighborhood kids that want to swim, want to be feed, pretty much want to live at my house. For the most part I think my kids are pretty good at working me over. But I love them and they are worth it.
Sunday, June 26, 2011
I believe people on welfare should be drug tested
I believe that people on welfare should be drug tested, because there are so many good people out there that need welfare and can not get it because the funds are being used for those people. The drug users make it hard for people that genuinely need help to receive it. I believe the government is too lenient to people that abuse the system. I think that the government needs to provide a mandatory birth control system for people on welfare, so they don’t overpopulate the world with children that they can not take care of. I am drawing a blank. Ten minutes is too long to talk abouit welfare . It really is short and sweet. Drug users should not receive it, needy people should. Is the ten minutes over yet. I am not on welfare and I have three kids. But I do not use drugs so they wont give me welfare. Maybe if I picked up a drug habit they would give me welfare too. But unlike most people I have pride being a good dad and not being a sponge living off the government. What is the best way to starve a welfare bum? Hide his foodstamps under his workboots. That was a good one. Sometimes listening to myself I make myself laugh. Welfare bums are my favorite people to bash on. Is my ten minutes up yet. I have three minutes left. Seems like I have to keep dwelling on welfare bums. I have three children. Why should I pay for thousands of people on welfare?I take care of my three kids, why should I take care of other people’s kids. They are perfectly capable of working just like the next man but won’t do it because they have big brother “the government” taking care of them. Well I am about finished venting. I will use my time sparingly and waste my time using long sentences. Thank you The end. Get well America.
Word count 328
Word count 328
Saturday, June 25, 2011
This I believe
I believe that people on welfare should be tested for drugs.
I believe religion is a fraud and a men created myth.
I believe in Santa Clause.
I believe that 2012 is not going to happen.
I believe all my children are beautiful.
I believe that orange and green looks the best together.
I believe my beard is hot.
I believe in sitting down while peeing.
I believe I was just kidding about the sitting down while peeing.
I believe that all sports but MMA are for lames.
I believe that I am psychologically superior to all human beings.
I believe that George Bush would make a great job reference.
I believe that even Jessica Rabbit was just a cartoon, she was hot.
I believe I am going to die someday.
I believe that the cost of energy is way too high.
I believe that my daddy is the best.
I believe in myself and family.
I believe that time is your worst enemy.
I believe that OTC is the best school ever.
I believe that I am going to be successful someday.
I believe that I might be your boss someday.
I believe in discipline.
I believe in repetition.
I believe in loyalty.
I believe my kids are a little crazy.
I believe my fiancé is the hottest woman on planet earth.
I believe that ten minutes is too long for this assignment.
I believe that dry ice is a lot cheaper than buying fireworks.
I believe that four wheels are better than two.
I believe I am tougher than you.
I believe that lasagna is good.
I believe that broccoli makes me gasy.
I believe this assignment is almost over.
I believe I can fly.
Word count 287
I believe religion is a fraud and a men created myth.
I believe in Santa Clause.
I believe that 2012 is not going to happen.
I believe all my children are beautiful.
I believe that orange and green looks the best together.
I believe my beard is hot.
I believe in sitting down while peeing.
I believe I was just kidding about the sitting down while peeing.
I believe that all sports but MMA are for lames.
I believe that I am psychologically superior to all human beings.
I believe that George Bush would make a great job reference.
I believe that even Jessica Rabbit was just a cartoon, she was hot.
I believe I am going to die someday.
I believe that the cost of energy is way too high.
I believe that my daddy is the best.
I believe in myself and family.
I believe that time is your worst enemy.
I believe that OTC is the best school ever.
I believe that I am going to be successful someday.
I believe that I might be your boss someday.
I believe in discipline.
I believe in repetition.
I believe in loyalty.
I believe my kids are a little crazy.
I believe my fiancé is the hottest woman on planet earth.
I believe that ten minutes is too long for this assignment.
I believe that dry ice is a lot cheaper than buying fireworks.
I believe that four wheels are better than two.
I believe I am tougher than you.
I believe that lasagna is good.
I believe that broccoli makes me gasy.
I believe this assignment is almost over.
I believe I can fly.
Word count 287
Saturday, June 18, 2011
Jung Typology Test
I took the Jung typology test and I was labelled a ESTJ, an extraverted, sensing, thinking, judging type. It says I would thrive on order and rules and like to enforce rules. ESTJ's are orthodox and like to stick to the normal. ESTJ's will also stick up for what they believe is right even against all odds.
ESTJ's are extraverted thinkers that can make impersonal decisions.
I do not know if the above summary, which is not complete by the way, is an accurate description of me as a person and as a writer.
I am extraverted and will speak my mind, but a lot of times, I do not agree with authority or the order of things and will question them. I also tend to overthink situations and tend to be lost in my thoughts.
It seems to me the typology test portrayed my type as a rule enforcer that is impersonal and materialistic. I am not that person. I think that you have to work hard to get what you want, but each individual is of importance as well.
The same goes for my writing. I do not simply state the facts when I write as the typology test would suggest, I like to be creative and relate to the stories that I have read or the characters I have created.
Some points of the typology test seem to be true such as I like certain things to be in order and neat such as my work area and my assignments.
After all, this is just a test and can not capture your whole personality in 70 questions.
ESTJ's are extraverted thinkers that can make impersonal decisions.
I do not know if the above summary, which is not complete by the way, is an accurate description of me as a person and as a writer.
I am extraverted and will speak my mind, but a lot of times, I do not agree with authority or the order of things and will question them. I also tend to overthink situations and tend to be lost in my thoughts.
It seems to me the typology test portrayed my type as a rule enforcer that is impersonal and materialistic. I am not that person. I think that you have to work hard to get what you want, but each individual is of importance as well.
The same goes for my writing. I do not simply state the facts when I write as the typology test would suggest, I like to be creative and relate to the stories that I have read or the characters I have created.
Some points of the typology test seem to be true such as I like certain things to be in order and neat such as my work area and my assignments.
After all, this is just a test and can not capture your whole personality in 70 questions.
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