Monday, April 6, 2009
Shutting Down
I am OFFICIALLY shutting down this website. Don't worry I've already imported all of the posts to my NEW blog, The Titan's Edge (I dunno, it sounded cool at the time). So please come by, visit and drop me a line...all none of you, lmao. Like talking to an empty room.
Wednesday, February 18, 2009
Tall Tales
Let me tell you a story.
Andros was the third son of a Russian Blue and an Abyssinian both very proud and very regal. From his mother he inherited a keen intelligence and from his father fierce loyalty.
From the womb Andros was a willful child always up to no good. When his brothers would be playing and mewling, Andros would be off by himself exploring the wooded area in which he lived. He picked fights with larger animals unafraid for he knew his father was never far behind and would dash in when he felt Andros had learned his lesson.
When he was just a kitten his father chose him from the group of six and brought him to the top of a sacred hill.
"Andros," It was the first time he had ever heard his name, and he felt that it was good and it was right. "You are my trueson and I pass to you the knowledge of our kind."
That night his father spoke of secret things, feline things, that no other has heard before him. Andros could not quite remember it all but he knew that when the time came to pass on his knowledge it would all return to him.
When he slept he dreamed of Bast the Devourer who would come and ask him questions about his training. In his dream he knew what he was to become. But when he woke he was once more Andros the Kitten, fierce and loved.
One day, while Andros was out exploring, a squirrel fell from his perch chittering "Ratatosk!"
Andros nudged the figure as it lay silently at the base of the tree, one arm wrapped around a thick route.
"Are you alright, friend squirrel?" He asked as he sniffed.
"Please...no eating...fambaly..." The little one muttered.
Andros opened his jaws and lifted the squirrel, who muttered faint protests.
"Please...fambaly...family...needing me."
When Andros pawed the squirrel onto his back he noticed a small locket in the shape of an exquisite leaf wrapped around the his neck. It was obviously made for a human but somehow came into the squirrel's possession."
Andros ignored him and carried him, careful not to bite down too hard.
He brought the squirrel who lay watching the other children play beneath the autumn leaves.
His brothers and sisters attempted to approach him, to share in the meal but Andros fixed them with his trademarked stare, his emerald eyes thinning away their resolve. They went back to playing.
"Mother?" Andros asked as he dropped the weakened Squirrel.
"Ah, Andros. You have brought food. Your father will be pleased."
"No, Mother. He is injured. I hoped you could help him. He says his family needs him, as we would need you and father should anything happen."
The Abyssinian smiled.
"You are wise beyond your years, child. And compassionate to a fault. It is true I know the ways of the healing forest. However, why should I aid this rodent?"
"Because it is right." Andros answered, sure of himself.
His mother laughed.
"Alright, my son. I will help him. Leave him with me."
The squirrel coughed suddenly and woke, "Please...Odinson...take to Odinson." He took off the leaf shaped locket and reached it out to Andros.
"Take it my son. It is time." His mother licked his forehead as a tear fell from her eye.
Andros reached out his neck as the leaf locket wrapped itself around him. As he turned away, knowing where he must go he bid farewell to his mother. Andros looked up and saw that a figure stood atop the sacred hill watching.
"Goodbye, Andros." The winds seemed to whisper. Then the figure turned and stalked away.
To Be Continued
Andros was the third son of a Russian Blue and an Abyssinian both very proud and very regal. From his mother he inherited a keen intelligence and from his father fierce loyalty.
From the womb Andros was a willful child always up to no good. When his brothers would be playing and mewling, Andros would be off by himself exploring the wooded area in which he lived. He picked fights with larger animals unafraid for he knew his father was never far behind and would dash in when he felt Andros had learned his lesson.
When he was just a kitten his father chose him from the group of six and brought him to the top of a sacred hill.
"Andros," It was the first time he had ever heard his name, and he felt that it was good and it was right. "You are my trueson and I pass to you the knowledge of our kind."
That night his father spoke of secret things, feline things, that no other has heard before him. Andros could not quite remember it all but he knew that when the time came to pass on his knowledge it would all return to him.
When he slept he dreamed of Bast the Devourer who would come and ask him questions about his training. In his dream he knew what he was to become. But when he woke he was once more Andros the Kitten, fierce and loved.
One day, while Andros was out exploring, a squirrel fell from his perch chittering "Ratatosk!"
Andros nudged the figure as it lay silently at the base of the tree, one arm wrapped around a thick route.
"Are you alright, friend squirrel?" He asked as he sniffed.
"Please...no eating...fambaly..." The little one muttered.
Andros opened his jaws and lifted the squirrel, who muttered faint protests.
"Please...fambaly...family...needing me."
When Andros pawed the squirrel onto his back he noticed a small locket in the shape of an exquisite leaf wrapped around the his neck. It was obviously made for a human but somehow came into the squirrel's possession."
Andros ignored him and carried him, careful not to bite down too hard.
He brought the squirrel who lay watching the other children play beneath the autumn leaves.
His brothers and sisters attempted to approach him, to share in the meal but Andros fixed them with his trademarked stare, his emerald eyes thinning away their resolve. They went back to playing.
"Mother?" Andros asked as he dropped the weakened Squirrel.
"Ah, Andros. You have brought food. Your father will be pleased."
"No, Mother. He is injured. I hoped you could help him. He says his family needs him, as we would need you and father should anything happen."
The Abyssinian smiled.
"You are wise beyond your years, child. And compassionate to a fault. It is true I know the ways of the healing forest. However, why should I aid this rodent?"
"Because it is right." Andros answered, sure of himself.
His mother laughed.
"Alright, my son. I will help him. Leave him with me."
The squirrel coughed suddenly and woke, "Please...Odinson...take to Odinson." He took off the leaf shaped locket and reached it out to Andros.
"Take it my son. It is time." His mother licked his forehead as a tear fell from her eye.
Andros reached out his neck as the leaf locket wrapped itself around him. As he turned away, knowing where he must go he bid farewell to his mother. Andros looked up and saw that a figure stood atop the sacred hill watching.
"Goodbye, Andros." The winds seemed to whisper. Then the figure turned and stalked away.
To Be Continued
Wednesday, February 4, 2009
These Things Are Weird
This is a fun little game for music heads...
1.Put your iPod (or any MP3 player or iTunes) on shuffle.
2. For each question, press the next button to get your answer
3. YOU MUST WRITE THAT SONG NAME DOWN NO MATTER HOW SILLY IT SOUNDS
4. Tag at least 10 friends who might enjoy doing the game as well as the person you got the note from
1) IF SOMEONE SAYS "IS THIS OKAY" YOU SAY?
Running Away- Hoobastank (yeah, that's a pretty good response actually)
2) WHAT WOULD BEST DESCRIBE YOUR PERSONALITY?
Makes Me Wonder- Maroon 5 (this question does make me wonder...)
3) WHAT DO YOU LIKE IN A GUY/GIRL?
Surprise- Gnarls Barkley (Jen gives me plenty of surprises.)
4) HOW DO YOU FEEL TODAY?
Hero- Nickelback (like a hero? I suppose.)
5) WHAT IS YOUR LIFE'S PURPOSE?
Ohio (Come Back to Texas)- Bowling for Soup (I guess it's to go to Ohio)
6) WHAT IS YOUR MOTTO?
Roses- Outkast (Roses are very beautiful)
7) WHAT DO YOUR FRIENDS THINK OF YOU?
Walk this Way- Aerosmith feat. Run DMC (maybe that they always want to tell me how to walk? I don't know guys, what DO you think of me?)
8) WHAT DO YOU THINK ABOUT VERY OFTEN?
Changes- Tupac (so true)
9) WHAT IS 2+2?
Don't Touch Me- Busta Rhymes (I had to repeat this phrase in school a lot! ...damn you camp counselor...(just kidding)
10) WHAT DO YOU THINK OF YOUR BEST FRIEND?
I've Got You Under My Skin- Frank Sinatra (heh, funny)
11) WHAT DO YOU THINK OF THE PERSON YOU LIKE?
You and Me- Lifehouse (wow, I did not see that coming)
12) WHAT IS YOUR LIFE STORY?
Apache- The Sugarhill Gang (heh, all I can think of is the Fresh Prince of Bel Air dance...that's my life story alright)
13) WHAT DO YOU WANT TO BE WHEN YOU GROW UP?
The Sun- Maroon 5 (...what?)
14) WHAT DO YOU THINK WHEN YOU SEE THE PERSON YOU LIKE?
That's the Way I Like It- KC and the Sunshine Band (Amazing)
15) WHAT WILL YOU DANCE TO AT YOUR WEDDING?
One- U2 (not too shabby actually. I could've gotten worse)
16) WHAT WILL THEY PLAY AT YOUR FUNERAL?
She Is- The Fray (At my funeral? sure why not)
17) WHAT IS YOUR HOBBY/INTEREST?
Ordinary People- John Legend (yes, I love those ordinary people. Almost wish I was one of them)
18) WHAT IS YOUR BIGGEST SECRET?
Harder, Better, Faster, Stronger- Daft Punk (...I dunno)
19) WHAT DO YOU THINK OF YOUR FRIENDS?
Something- The Beatles (
20) WHAT'S THE WORST THING THAT COULD HAPPEN?
Cleanin Out My Closet- Eminem
21) HOW WILL YOU DIE?
Last Resort- Papa Roach (I'll only die as a last resort apparently)
22) WHAT IS THE ONE THING YOU REGRET?
Away From the Sun- 3 Doors Down (so I want to BE the Sun when I grow up and I regret that I'm AWAY from the sun now...makes sense)
23) WHAT MAKES YOU LAUGH?
Luck Be A Lady Tonight- Frank Sinatra
24) WHAT MAKES YOU CRY?
My Generation- The Who (LMAO, so true)
25) WILL YOU EVER GET MARRIED?
A Little Less Conversation- Elvis (apparently I want to get married and stop talking about it)
26) WHAT SCARES YOU THE MOST?
Sing for the Moment- Eminem (eerm...taking on current situations?
27) DOES ANYONE LIKE YOU?
Overkill- Colin Hay (like this list)
28) IF YOU COULD GO BACK IN TIME, WHAT WOULD YOU CHANGE?
I'd Do Anything-Simple Plan (I'd do it all again, save one or two things)
29) WHAT HURTS RIGHT NOW?
Just a Friend- Biz Markie (lol)
30) WHAT WILL YOU POST THIS NOTE AS?
I Wish- Stevie Wonder (so true)
1.Put your iPod (or any MP3 player or iTunes) on shuffle.
2. For each question, press the next button to get your answer
3. YOU MUST WRITE THAT SONG NAME DOWN NO MATTER HOW SILLY IT SOUNDS
4. Tag at least 10 friends who might enjoy doing the game as well as the person you got the note from
1) IF SOMEONE SAYS "IS THIS OKAY" YOU SAY?
Running Away- Hoobastank (yeah, that's a pretty good response actually)
2) WHAT WOULD BEST DESCRIBE YOUR PERSONALITY?
Makes Me Wonder- Maroon 5 (this question does make me wonder...)
3) WHAT DO YOU LIKE IN A GUY/GIRL?
Surprise- Gnarls Barkley (Jen gives me plenty of surprises.)
4) HOW DO YOU FEEL TODAY?
Hero- Nickelback (like a hero? I suppose.)
5) WHAT IS YOUR LIFE'S PURPOSE?
Ohio (Come Back to Texas)- Bowling for Soup (I guess it's to go to Ohio)
6) WHAT IS YOUR MOTTO?
Roses- Outkast (Roses are very beautiful)
7) WHAT DO YOUR FRIENDS THINK OF YOU?
Walk this Way- Aerosmith feat. Run DMC (maybe that they always want to tell me how to walk? I don't know guys, what DO you think of me?)
8) WHAT DO YOU THINK ABOUT VERY OFTEN?
Changes- Tupac (so true)
9) WHAT IS 2+2?
Don't Touch Me- Busta Rhymes (I had to repeat this phrase in school a lot! ...damn you camp counselor...(just kidding)
10) WHAT DO YOU THINK OF YOUR BEST FRIEND?
I've Got You Under My Skin- Frank Sinatra (heh, funny)
11) WHAT DO YOU THINK OF THE PERSON YOU LIKE?
You and Me- Lifehouse (wow, I did not see that coming)
12) WHAT IS YOUR LIFE STORY?
Apache- The Sugarhill Gang (heh, all I can think of is the Fresh Prince of Bel Air dance...that's my life story alright)
13) WHAT DO YOU WANT TO BE WHEN YOU GROW UP?
The Sun- Maroon 5 (...what?)
14) WHAT DO YOU THINK WHEN YOU SEE THE PERSON YOU LIKE?
That's the Way I Like It- KC and the Sunshine Band (Amazing)
15) WHAT WILL YOU DANCE TO AT YOUR WEDDING?
One- U2 (not too shabby actually. I could've gotten worse)
16) WHAT WILL THEY PLAY AT YOUR FUNERAL?
She Is- The Fray (At my funeral? sure why not)
17) WHAT IS YOUR HOBBY/INTEREST?
Ordinary People- John Legend (yes, I love those ordinary people. Almost wish I was one of them)
18) WHAT IS YOUR BIGGEST SECRET?
Harder, Better, Faster, Stronger- Daft Punk (...I dunno)
19) WHAT DO YOU THINK OF YOUR FRIENDS?
Something- The Beatles (
20) WHAT'S THE WORST THING THAT COULD HAPPEN?
Cleanin Out My Closet- Eminem
21) HOW WILL YOU DIE?
Last Resort- Papa Roach (I'll only die as a last resort apparently)
22) WHAT IS THE ONE THING YOU REGRET?
Away From the Sun- 3 Doors Down (so I want to BE the Sun when I grow up and I regret that I'm AWAY from the sun now...makes sense)
23) WHAT MAKES YOU LAUGH?
Luck Be A Lady Tonight- Frank Sinatra
24) WHAT MAKES YOU CRY?
My Generation- The Who (LMAO, so true)
25) WILL YOU EVER GET MARRIED?
A Little Less Conversation- Elvis (apparently I want to get married and stop talking about it)
26) WHAT SCARES YOU THE MOST?
Sing for the Moment- Eminem (eerm...taking on current situations?
27) DOES ANYONE LIKE YOU?
Overkill- Colin Hay (like this list)
28) IF YOU COULD GO BACK IN TIME, WHAT WOULD YOU CHANGE?
I'd Do Anything-Simple Plan (I'd do it all again, save one or two things)
29) WHAT HURTS RIGHT NOW?
Just a Friend- Biz Markie (lol)
30) WHAT WILL YOU POST THIS NOTE AS?
I Wish- Stevie Wonder (so true)
Tuesday, January 13, 2009
When I Say "I AM A CHRISTIAN"
When I say, "I am a Christian," I'm not shouting, "I've been saved!"
I'm whispering, "I get lost! That's why I chose this way"
When I say, "I am a Christian," I don't speak with human pride
I'm confessing that I stumble-needing God to be my guide
When I say, "I am a Christian," I'm not trying to be strong
I'm professing that I'm weak and pray for strength to carry on
When I say, "I am a Christian," I'm not bragging of success
I'm admitting that I've failed and cannot ever pay the debt
When I say, "I am a Christian," I don't think I know it all
I submit to my confusion asking humbly to be taught
When I say, "I am a Christian," I'm not claiming to be perfect
My flaws are far too visible but God believes I'm worth it
When I say, "I am a Christian," I still feel the sting of pain
I have my share of heartache which is why I seek His name
When I say, "I am a Christian," I do not wish to judge
I have no authority--I only know I'm loved
-Carol Wimmer
I'm whispering, "I get lost! That's why I chose this way"
When I say, "I am a Christian," I don't speak with human pride
I'm confessing that I stumble-needing God to be my guide
When I say, "I am a Christian," I'm not trying to be strong
I'm professing that I'm weak and pray for strength to carry on
When I say, "I am a Christian," I'm not bragging of success
I'm admitting that I've failed and cannot ever pay the debt
When I say, "I am a Christian," I don't think I know it all
I submit to my confusion asking humbly to be taught
When I say, "I am a Christian," I'm not claiming to be perfect
My flaws are far too visible but God believes I'm worth it
When I say, "I am a Christian," I still feel the sting of pain
I have my share of heartache which is why I seek His name
When I say, "I am a Christian," I do not wish to judge
I have no authority--I only know I'm loved
-Carol Wimmer
Friday, December 19, 2008
Going Back: 100th Post
I saw this and I had to put it up. I smiled so much when I read this. It made me realize what a blessed life I've led and I hope all of you realize it too.
Going Back
Author: Unknown (Please email me if you know the source of this essay so we can give proper credit.)
Close your eyes... And go back...
Before the Internet or the AIM
Before semi automatics and weed
Before playstation2 or X-bOX
Before the 5 hours of homework you put off every night...
Way back...
I'm talkin' bout hide and go seek at dusk.
Red light, Green light.
Playing kickball & dodgeball until your porch light came on.
Mother May I?
Red Rover
four square
Hula Hoops
Running through the sprinkler
Happy Meals
Getting the privelage to sit in the front seat of the car
Wait...
Watchin' Saturday Morning cartoons
Like Hey Arnold and Doug
Or what about legends of the hidden temple, global guts, double dare, and who, ARE YOU AFFRAID OF THE DARK!
Who could forget Snick
Or the teenage mutant ninja turtles, and Power Rangers,
Christmas morning...
Your first day of school
Bedtime Prayers and Goodnight Kisses
Climbing trees
Getting an ice cream off the ice cream truck
A million mosquito bites and sticky fingers
Jumpin' down the steps
Jumpin' on the bed
Pillow fights
Runnin' till you were out of breath
Laughing so hard that your stomach hurt and you almost peed your pants
Being tired from playin' all day
Your first crush...
Rainy days at school meant playing "Heads up 7-Up" in the classroom
Remember that?
I'm not finished yet...
Kool-Aid was the drink of the summer
Giving your friends a ride on your handlebars or spokes
Wearing your new shoes on the first day of school
Class Field Trips
When nearly everyone's mom was at home when the kids got there.
When getting high was swinging on the swingset
When $5 seemed like a million, and another dollar a Miracle.
When your parents took you to McDonalds and you were so cool.
When Toys r Us overuled the "mall"
I want to go back to the time when...
Decisions were made by going "eeny-meeny-miney-moe"
Mistakes were corrected by simply exclaiming, "do over!"
"Race issue" meant arguing about who ran the fastest.
Money issues were handled by whoever was the banker in "monopoly"
Catching fireflies could happily occupy an entire evening
It wasn't odd to have two or three "best" friends.
Being old, referred to anyone over 20.
The worst thing you could catch from the opposite sex was cooties.
Nobody was prettier than Mom
Nobody was cooler than Dad
Scrapes and bruises were kissed and made better
It was a big deal to finally be tall enough to ride the "big people" rides at the amusement park.
Abilities were discovered because of a "double-dog-dare"
Spinning around, getting dizzy and falling down was cause for giggles.
If you can remember most or all of these, then you have LIVED!!!
Pass this on to anyone who may need a break from their "grown up" life...
i double dog dare you
Going Back
Author: Unknown (Please email me if you know the source of this essay so we can give proper credit.)
Close your eyes... And go back...
Before the Internet or the AIM
Before semi automatics and weed
Before playstation2 or X-bOX
Before the 5 hours of homework you put off every night...
Way back...
I'm talkin' bout hide and go seek at dusk.
Red light, Green light.
Playing kickball & dodgeball until your porch light came on.
Mother May I?
Red Rover
four square
Hula Hoops
Running through the sprinkler
Happy Meals
Getting the privelage to sit in the front seat of the car
Wait...
Watchin' Saturday Morning cartoons
Like Hey Arnold and Doug
Or what about legends of the hidden temple, global guts, double dare, and who, ARE YOU AFFRAID OF THE DARK!
Who could forget Snick
Or the teenage mutant ninja turtles, and Power Rangers,
Christmas morning...
Your first day of school
Bedtime Prayers and Goodnight Kisses
Climbing trees
Getting an ice cream off the ice cream truck
A million mosquito bites and sticky fingers
Jumpin' down the steps
Jumpin' on the bed
Pillow fights
Runnin' till you were out of breath
Laughing so hard that your stomach hurt and you almost peed your pants
Being tired from playin' all day
Your first crush...
Rainy days at school meant playing "Heads up 7-Up" in the classroom
Remember that?
I'm not finished yet...
Kool-Aid was the drink of the summer
Giving your friends a ride on your handlebars or spokes
Wearing your new shoes on the first day of school
Class Field Trips
When nearly everyone's mom was at home when the kids got there.
When getting high was swinging on the swingset
When $5 seemed like a million, and another dollar a Miracle.
When your parents took you to McDonalds and you were so cool.
When Toys r Us overuled the "mall"
I want to go back to the time when...
Decisions were made by going "eeny-meeny-miney-moe"
Mistakes were corrected by simply exclaiming, "do over!"
"Race issue" meant arguing about who ran the fastest.
Money issues were handled by whoever was the banker in "monopoly"
Catching fireflies could happily occupy an entire evening
It wasn't odd to have two or three "best" friends.
Being old, referred to anyone over 20.
The worst thing you could catch from the opposite sex was cooties.
Nobody was prettier than Mom
Nobody was cooler than Dad
Scrapes and bruises were kissed and made better
It was a big deal to finally be tall enough to ride the "big people" rides at the amusement park.
Abilities were discovered because of a "double-dog-dare"
Spinning around, getting dizzy and falling down was cause for giggles.
If you can remember most or all of these, then you have LIVED!!!
Pass this on to anyone who may need a break from their "grown up" life...
i double dog dare you
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