Well well well yet another crazy blog entry from meeeeee :D
Well I'm trying to reflect upon what happened this week, and the one thing that sticks out the most is the fact that I'm an Art Model now!!!
No, I don't pose naked. Here they are a little more modest so I just wore some skimpy biker pants. They made me do various poses standing up for 5 minutes each, and then did 3 20 minutes sitting poses. It's kind harder than it looks because sitting in an awkward pose for 20 minutes at a time makes your body go numb and get sore in some places. It wasn't all that hard though, and it was somewhat enjoyable. I felt like I was some super stud having my sexy bod get drawn by several talented artists. ^_^
I ended up buying $100 in pokemon cards and joining a league *super sayen* Yeah I know. My friends got me into the card game and I wanted to make a deck and start competing in tournaments and stuff. The league that is at the game shop that is just around the corner from our apartment is pretty cool. My only complaint is that there is this one dude that is freeeeeeaaaakin obnoxious. I consider myself a very patient and tolerant guy, but this guy was just wearing on me. He was just loud, annoying and wouldn't shut up. Hes deck wasn't all that great either. He beat me because I had all fire type, and he had all water type -_-. He was all up in my face when he one too. I just kinda shrugged it off and made a mental note not to associate with that annoying guy ever again. Everyone else is pretty cool though.
I was super sore this week as well because we did some hardcore stadiums in my agility class this week. For those who don't know what stadiums are, it's pretty much running and hopping up stairs for an eternity @_@. I was pretty sore afterwards, but I loved it. Like the P90-X guy says "I hate it, but I love it!"
So lets see what else . . .
I am really liking my writing class. With the exceptions of my fun athletic classes that I am taking, this is one of my favorites so far. It's because Sis. Jackson is really one of those teachers that go above and beyond the call of duty. I think that is really makes the difference with the teacher, or with anyone for that matter. When one thinks outside the box and over delivers beyond what the tasks asks for, that is when we see just regular things become extraordinary. For example we could have had a boring class last week, but our teacher took us to the art department and saw someone make a clay pot on one of those tables that spins around while the sculpture shapes the clay. She asked us to come up with metaphors that compare with our Self Essays that we are writing, so we can have a better idea of how the revising and editing stages are so important when it comes to writing. It was really cool to see that, and to get creative writing juices flowing from that activity. The Self Essay we are writing is really cool too because I get to write about things that have happened to me in my life, things that mean a lot to me. It really makes me reflect upon what really influenced me in my life this far. This writing class also has inspired me to keep this dumb blog up ^_^;;. Writing in this thing I hope to continue to discover more and more who I am and what makes me tick. I hope it's working ^_^;;.
As for my love life I have still been dabbling with dating and other things. I have one girl that I hope to date when she gets up here in the spring. She is really tolerant and kind. She really doesn't have a problem with too much in the world, and she gets along with pretty much anyone. I am really looking forward to seeing her. In the mean time I tried to go on another date with Laceee, but she went skiing instead. It was kind of a bummer, but we went out to BIG JUDDS and I tried to tackle the TWO POUND BIG JUDD BURGEERRRRRR!!! It was so intense. I failed unfortunately T_T. That thing was just too monstrous. I ate just about 3/4ths of it so I was pretty proud of myself. My sister got to come too! She was getting kinda tired with her room mates, and just needed a break for a bit so she tagged along. I always love spending time with my sis. She is just fun to be around. I really do find it wonderful the kind of relationship we have now as opposed to the bickering teasing and fighting relationship we had in the past. I guess that is how siblings work ^_^;. My sister informed me that Lacee isn't really looking into a relationship. I kinda figured, and I really didn't have my hopes up at all. I really don't want to rush into any relationship right now. When I get involved deeply with someone, I want to be absolutely sure, because I don't want to hurt anyone because I wasn't true to myself.
That is one really huge thing that I learned while I was out on my mission. All my life I want to make others happy and bring them joy. I can't think of any better thing to do with my time then to help others, and to bring happiness into their lives. Once in my life I tried to do that. I did everything at I could, even though at times it was at my expense. What I come to painfully realize is that I was actually causing more pain then happiness, because I wasn't being true to myself. Only by being true to ourselves can be truly bring others to happiness. One needs to make their own path, a path that is grounded on their true sincere truth and nature. Once the path is created one can have others follow or make similar paths. That is what I kind of came up with throughout my journeys.
Other then that I felt a little stressed this week, but I seem to feel better as I find constructive things to do with my time, and talk to the ones that I care about, my family and friends. They will always be there for me.
Looks like that is it for me again. Hope everyone has a great week!
-Pyro
Sunday, January 29, 2012
Monday, January 23, 2012
Another week in BYU-I Ville
Well yet another blog post for me!
This week was really fun.
In English class we are writing self essays. This is an essay that tells a story about yourself. I choose to do several scenes from my mission. It was very uplifting to relive those things that happened to me, the challenges, the triumphs, the wonderful feeling of the spirit, and the wonderful knowledge that I gained. It has been quite a great experience to write about something that I care about so much, and in such an artistic way too. My writing teacher is very good at what she does. The tips tricks, and the sense of community she has makes for an amazing class.
I went on another date with Lacee again! It was pretty nice. I was planning on taking her to the temple, but the baptismal area was full of people. It was kind of a bummer and I felt like I let her down. She had been facing some trials lately, and I was hoping to rise her spirits. We ended up going to the pizza pie cafe. Josh was a fricken jerk and he pored salt and peppers into my Mountain Dew. Both times I thought it was my food reacting with the drink so I didn't notice for quite a while. The pepper was especially funny because I kept drinking and drinking and wondering to myself "Why the heck is it getting hotter and hotter???" Ohhh the Halerity ^_^; We went back to my place to play some Bang, A cowboy card game where you shoot each other :D. It's a pretty solid game. We ended the night watching Dr. Horrible's sing-a-long blog. It was a fairly good movie. The storyline concepts, and quirks were amusing, however I was expecting it to be a full blown comedy. I was sadly mistaken -_- it just kinda ruins the movie for me when I expect something and get something completely different. The same thing happened when I watched "Stranger than Fiction." I expected a full blown comedy, but it ended up being this really deep movie with a message and stuff. The message and the movie was great! It was just kind of tainted because of my dumb expectations ^_^;. It's like looking at a candy bar, biting into it, and instead of chocolatey goodness I taste a big juicy stake. Both are good, but it's just kinda of strange and disappointed in a way. I hope the metaphor helped ;)
Something wonderful happened this week as well. I was able to finally get some closure with a really good friend of mine. I had written this guy for 2 years while I was serving in California on my mission. A lot happened between us and it was quite a tragic and dramatic experience. I really wanted to see him when I got home, but it just didn't work out that way. Everyday for a while I just had this faint nagging at the back of my head. I just didn't feel right, and it was bugging mhttp://www.blogger.com/img/blank.gife not knowing what the heck it was. I decided that I would set up a time when I could talk to him on the phone. I finally got a hold of him and told him the thing that I needed to say for a really long time. "I'm sorry." The conversation we had was wonderful. We both expressed deep understanding and consensual caring for each others feelings. It was absolutely amazing. Everything turned out just fine. After the conversation the burden was off of my shoulder. It was the best feeling I had felt in along time. There is something very essential about closure. Having something lingering is just like filling up the balloon waiting until it pops. I was so glad that I was able to do that and get the closure I needed so bad.
Well, I think that is all I can think of right now. Last Sunday we had some wonderful Nugget in a Biscuit all tribute to this video It is now an official Sunday ritual we perform. What better way to kick off the week than with a mash potatoe glob of chicken nugget buscuit in the barbeque sauce! MMM!
Until next time. Stay cool!
-Pyro
This week was really fun.
In English class we are writing self essays. This is an essay that tells a story about yourself. I choose to do several scenes from my mission. It was very uplifting to relive those things that happened to me, the challenges, the triumphs, the wonderful feeling of the spirit, and the wonderful knowledge that I gained. It has been quite a great experience to write about something that I care about so much, and in such an artistic way too. My writing teacher is very good at what she does. The tips tricks, and the sense of community she has makes for an amazing class.
I went on another date with Lacee again! It was pretty nice. I was planning on taking her to the temple, but the baptismal area was full of people. It was kind of a bummer and I felt like I let her down. She had been facing some trials lately, and I was hoping to rise her spirits. We ended up going to the pizza pie cafe. Josh was a fricken jerk and he pored salt and peppers into my Mountain Dew. Both times I thought it was my food reacting with the drink so I didn't notice for quite a while. The pepper was especially funny because I kept drinking and drinking and wondering to myself "Why the heck is it getting hotter and hotter???" Ohhh the Halerity ^_^; We went back to my place to play some Bang, A cowboy card game where you shoot each other :D. It's a pretty solid game. We ended the night watching Dr. Horrible's sing-a-long blog. It was a fairly good movie. The storyline concepts, and quirks were amusing, however I was expecting it to be a full blown comedy. I was sadly mistaken -_- it just kinda ruins the movie for me when I expect something and get something completely different. The same thing happened when I watched "Stranger than Fiction." I expected a full blown comedy, but it ended up being this really deep movie with a message and stuff. The message and the movie was great! It was just kind of tainted because of my dumb expectations ^_^;. It's like looking at a candy bar, biting into it, and instead of chocolatey goodness I taste a big juicy stake. Both are good, but it's just kinda of strange and disappointed in a way. I hope the metaphor helped ;)
Something wonderful happened this week as well. I was able to finally get some closure with a really good friend of mine. I had written this guy for 2 years while I was serving in California on my mission. A lot happened between us and it was quite a tragic and dramatic experience. I really wanted to see him when I got home, but it just didn't work out that way. Everyday for a while I just had this faint nagging at the back of my head. I just didn't feel right, and it was bugging mhttp://www.blogger.com/img/blank.gife not knowing what the heck it was. I decided that I would set up a time when I could talk to him on the phone. I finally got a hold of him and told him the thing that I needed to say for a really long time. "I'm sorry." The conversation we had was wonderful. We both expressed deep understanding and consensual caring for each others feelings. It was absolutely amazing. Everything turned out just fine. After the conversation the burden was off of my shoulder. It was the best feeling I had felt in along time. There is something very essential about closure. Having something lingering is just like filling up the balloon waiting until it pops. I was so glad that I was able to do that and get the closure I needed so bad.
Well, I think that is all I can think of right now. Last Sunday we had some wonderful Nugget in a Biscuit all tribute to this video It is now an official Sunday ritual we perform. What better way to kick off the week than with a mash potatoe glob of chicken nugget buscuit in the barbeque sauce! MMM!
Until next time. Stay cool!
-Pyro
Sunday, January 15, 2012
College College College
Well I'm writing in this thing again! Yay!
Well I'm coming up on more than a week of college now. A lot of things have happened
I feel as though that I am really getting a hang of it all. I have actually met a couple of new people. I feel that I am a little braver when it comes to my sociability, but I still feel a bit uneasy at times, because I guess that is my nature. I'm sure I will get better as time goes on though.
When I first came I was very uneasy about how it all works, and I was afraid that I would screw up or something, but I seem to have gotten the hang of it now.
I really love my fun classes (Water Aerobics and my agility class) It's great exercise. Don't believe me? TRY IT!
I also managed to find a Tae Kwon Do club. They are a little slow moving because they have to appeal to beginners as well as the experts, but I don't mind because the basics are always good to continually practice. I am learning new forms as well! Woot!
Yep, everything seems to be forming into a more cognitive form now.
I went on my first date here as well! It was with a cute girl named Lacee! We ate at the crossroads (the food services on campus). Afterwards we played some catch since she is a softball player. I thoroughly enjoyed tossing the ball back and forth and just making great chit chat. We talked about what we each liked to do, and each other personalities. Lacee is the kind of person who isn't afraid to talk to anyone, and can always find something to talk about. I met her on my first day actually. She is a room mate of my sister, Rachel. Me and Lacee seem to connect. She seems to like my sense of humor and silly little mannerisms ^_^;. All in all it was a good date. I really enjoyed myself, and I can't wait to see more of Lacee.
I'm really learning a lot about myself around here. It's really amazing the kind of things that college can teach you. I thought I would mostly just getting an education here, but as well as that, I am learning a lot about myself, and who I am. This is part of the reason why I am keeping this stupid little blog. Not so I can be a hipster, but because I have heard that by writing down one's thought and daily life, one can learn more about one's self. I really hope I can accomplish that, and perhaps provide mild entertainment for whoever is reading this stuff :P.
Well other than that I am still happy and doing well. I will write next week hopefull as to keep up a good blog groove :P. Until then stay cool! I know I will up here in Idaho ^_^;;
-Pyro
Well I'm coming up on more than a week of college now. A lot of things have happened
I feel as though that I am really getting a hang of it all. I have actually met a couple of new people. I feel that I am a little braver when it comes to my sociability, but I still feel a bit uneasy at times, because I guess that is my nature. I'm sure I will get better as time goes on though.
When I first came I was very uneasy about how it all works, and I was afraid that I would screw up or something, but I seem to have gotten the hang of it now.
I really love my fun classes (Water Aerobics and my agility class) It's great exercise. Don't believe me? TRY IT!
I also managed to find a Tae Kwon Do club. They are a little slow moving because they have to appeal to beginners as well as the experts, but I don't mind because the basics are always good to continually practice. I am learning new forms as well! Woot!
Yep, everything seems to be forming into a more cognitive form now.
I went on my first date here as well! It was with a cute girl named Lacee! We ate at the crossroads (the food services on campus). Afterwards we played some catch since she is a softball player. I thoroughly enjoyed tossing the ball back and forth and just making great chit chat. We talked about what we each liked to do, and each other personalities. Lacee is the kind of person who isn't afraid to talk to anyone, and can always find something to talk about. I met her on my first day actually. She is a room mate of my sister, Rachel. Me and Lacee seem to connect. She seems to like my sense of humor and silly little mannerisms ^_^;. All in all it was a good date. I really enjoyed myself, and I can't wait to see more of Lacee.
I'm really learning a lot about myself around here. It's really amazing the kind of things that college can teach you. I thought I would mostly just getting an education here, but as well as that, I am learning a lot about myself, and who I am. This is part of the reason why I am keeping this stupid little blog. Not so I can be a hipster, but because I have heard that by writing down one's thought and daily life, one can learn more about one's self. I really hope I can accomplish that, and perhaps provide mild entertainment for whoever is reading this stuff :P.
Well other than that I am still happy and doing well. I will write next week hopefull as to keep up a good blog groove :P. Until then stay cool! I know I will up here in Idaho ^_^;;
-Pyro
Saturday, December 24, 2011
Christmas
Well well Christmas is upon us. The time sure has been flying so far.
To catch everyone up, I got back from my 2 year mission in the San Fernando Valley in California for my church, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. While there I had experienced so many wonderful things, and seen many miracles.
One thing that was very interesting to experience in the mission field was Christmas. I spent one Christmas in the Missionary Training Center located in Provo Utah. While there, a famous artist, Greg Olsen, made a guest appearance. Greg Olsen is a LDS artist who creats beautiful images of the Savior, Jesus Christ. He spoke to all the missionaries on Christmas about how he receives inspiration for his art. He extended a challenge to all fo the missionaries at the end of his presentation. He asked for everyone to take time tonight that Christmas Eve to "be still" and to think about the significance of the Savior in their lives. He further challenged us and told us to stretch our imagination and to really picture the kind of relationship that we have with Christ. I did so that night and made wonderful discoveries. I wrote in my journal expounding about the things that I had discovered that night. I mentioned how that this year marks the birth of Jesus Christ, who provided the greatest present unto all of us, the gift of eternal life. I continue by writing "We give presents on Christmas to mimic the Christlike attribute of charity and love. Showing love is one of the most important and wonderful things we can do on this Earth. . .We celebrate and show our appreciation by following [Christ's] example and loving one another as He has loved us so much. . . Love is the key. Love is what creates the greatest of all happiness, and Christ's love was perhaps the greatest of all." This year I am home, and This morning I got to talk with a wonderful woman who I was privileged to see her go from darkness and despair to light and hope during my mission. I was also privileged to baptize her. This woman has had a really hard life, and lately it is still pretty hard. She has got back from spending 2 months in the hospital, and a retirement home due to a serious infection in her digestive system. She became very emotional during our conversation as she was telling of her challenges and misfortunes. She apologized for being kind of emotional during the conversation. She said it was because she was generally sad because she wasn't going to get that much for Christmas. I felt very impressed to express my thoughts, and the story of the my experience with Christmas in the Missionary Training Center. I told her that Christmas was about the general feeling of love that we feel from those around us. Of all the ones who love us, I know that our Heavenly Father, and our Savior, Jesus Christ has a pure and eternal love for us. Jesus Christ suffered and died for each and every one of us. Materialistic things that we may recieve on Christmas can be taken away or destroyed, however, the ultimate gift of love from those who are around us can never be taken away nor destroyed. The woman appreciated the thoughts and commented that I always seem to know the right things to say.
Speaking with her, and reflecting upon the past Christmases that I have had in the past rekindled the wonderful feelings that come when I remember what Christmas is trully about. Whether you are religious or not, what really matters is the love that surround us. It is my testimony that we have a loving Heavenly Father who willingly sacrificed his Only Begotten Son to save all of mankind in the ultimate act of love unto all us, his children.
I'm so greatful for the love that surrounds me, and I will always hold dear to those who have given me that love. I hope everyone has a Merry Christmas.
-Pyro
To catch everyone up, I got back from my 2 year mission in the San Fernando Valley in California for my church, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. While there I had experienced so many wonderful things, and seen many miracles.
One thing that was very interesting to experience in the mission field was Christmas. I spent one Christmas in the Missionary Training Center located in Provo Utah. While there, a famous artist, Greg Olsen, made a guest appearance. Greg Olsen is a LDS artist who creats beautiful images of the Savior, Jesus Christ. He spoke to all the missionaries on Christmas about how he receives inspiration for his art. He extended a challenge to all fo the missionaries at the end of his presentation. He asked for everyone to take time tonight that Christmas Eve to "be still" and to think about the significance of the Savior in their lives. He further challenged us and told us to stretch our imagination and to really picture the kind of relationship that we have with Christ. I did so that night and made wonderful discoveries. I wrote in my journal expounding about the things that I had discovered that night. I mentioned how that this year marks the birth of Jesus Christ, who provided the greatest present unto all of us, the gift of eternal life. I continue by writing "We give presents on Christmas to mimic the Christlike attribute of charity and love. Showing love is one of the most important and wonderful things we can do on this Earth. . .We celebrate and show our appreciation by following [Christ's] example and loving one another as He has loved us so much. . . Love is the key. Love is what creates the greatest of all happiness, and Christ's love was perhaps the greatest of all." This year I am home, and This morning I got to talk with a wonderful woman who I was privileged to see her go from darkness and despair to light and hope during my mission. I was also privileged to baptize her. This woman has had a really hard life, and lately it is still pretty hard. She has got back from spending 2 months in the hospital, and a retirement home due to a serious infection in her digestive system. She became very emotional during our conversation as she was telling of her challenges and misfortunes. She apologized for being kind of emotional during the conversation. She said it was because she was generally sad because she wasn't going to get that much for Christmas. I felt very impressed to express my thoughts, and the story of the my experience with Christmas in the Missionary Training Center. I told her that Christmas was about the general feeling of love that we feel from those around us. Of all the ones who love us, I know that our Heavenly Father, and our Savior, Jesus Christ has a pure and eternal love for us. Jesus Christ suffered and died for each and every one of us. Materialistic things that we may recieve on Christmas can be taken away or destroyed, however, the ultimate gift of love from those who are around us can never be taken away nor destroyed. The woman appreciated the thoughts and commented that I always seem to know the right things to say.
Speaking with her, and reflecting upon the past Christmases that I have had in the past rekindled the wonderful feelings that come when I remember what Christmas is trully about. Whether you are religious or not, what really matters is the love that surround us. It is my testimony that we have a loving Heavenly Father who willingly sacrificed his Only Begotten Son to save all of mankind in the ultimate act of love unto all us, his children.
I'm so greatful for the love that surrounds me, and I will always hold dear to those who have given me that love. I hope everyone has a Merry Christmas.
-Pyro
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