I got a tattoo today.
People have come to view tattoos as a sign of a persons morality and how they were raised.
Theses people don't understand.
It may take a while, but I hope they do.
But why should I care? Everyone is not going to see it.
I am a strong individual, I've learned that today. Able to jump into the unknown and come out with something I can be proud of for the rest of my life.
Thank you for stopping by.
Saturday, May 7, 2011
Sunday, April 24, 2011
Love of the night, (amongst other things)
I really do like it when the sun goes down.
It makes me feel insecure of the unknown, and it makes me wonder.
I am anxiously awaiting to see what my future holds for me. I plan on traveling all over the world. This isn't some pipe dream, I plan on making it a reality.
I really want to discover new and exciting places, mostly because I'm sick of the same old stuff.
I want to meet new people and see new places. I truely cannot wait for my adult life to start.
Wish me luck
I've almost finished my wings
Now watch me fly.
It makes me feel insecure of the unknown, and it makes me wonder.
I am anxiously awaiting to see what my future holds for me. I plan on traveling all over the world. This isn't some pipe dream, I plan on making it a reality.
I really want to discover new and exciting places, mostly because I'm sick of the same old stuff.
I want to meet new people and see new places. I truely cannot wait for my adult life to start.
Wish me luck
I've almost finished my wings
Now watch me fly.
Thursday, April 21, 2011
People and stuff
I've been thinking about how much I truly dislike people lately.
Not anyone in particular, but us as a whole.
We just don't treat each other the way that we should.
We are cruel, selfish and mean.
It really pains me to see this on a daily bases, but I do.
I know I act rather nasty sometimes, but I do try and change.
I Am trying to change.
Maybe you will change along with me?
Think about it.
Not anyone in particular, but us as a whole.
We just don't treat each other the way that we should.
We are cruel, selfish and mean.
It really pains me to see this on a daily bases, but I do.
I know I act rather nasty sometimes, but I do try and change.
I Am trying to change.
Maybe you will change along with me?
Think about it.
Tuesday, April 19, 2011
Tattoos and Elephants
I am getting a tattoo.
It shall be of an elephant.
But before you bitch me out, or think differently of me, let me explain.
Tattoo's have been around for centuries, first start off as nothing more then severe scaring of the designated area, but has grown into a widely excepted art field.
They were originally linked with outlandish behavior due to sailors only having these original tattoos, (which they came across on their voyages around the world.)
Tattoos provide a person with a distinct identity, and also them to show to people what the stand for, with having to say a word.
People judge people with tattoos to harshly in todays world. Although they were once a symbol for rough and nasty behavior, they have changed to something much greater, creating there own culture along the way.
Tattoos always stand for something, weather it being I belong to a gang or This is who I am
Animals have always been widely accepted means of symbolism, through books and movies, to culture and tradition.
Take the elephant for example: though as an American we see it as a giant, they are highly respected in Indian culture.
Elephants are symbols for patience, power, wisdom, success, prosperity, and benevolence.
They are truly amazing animals.
Wish me luck!
http://www.tattoojohnny.com/product/PHF-00171/0da4d9c69336676c0a0e49fe0d8938d0/searchpage/2/image/2/prods/JXF-00016,PHF-00171,PHF-00296,GUF-00135,JBF-00028,JBF-00067,CFF-00036,RNF-00450,RNF-00595,JKF-00017,MOF-00116,MOF-00136,
(Here is the link to the tattoo I'm getting)
It shall be of an elephant.
But before you bitch me out, or think differently of me, let me explain.
Tattoo's have been around for centuries, first start off as nothing more then severe scaring of the designated area, but has grown into a widely excepted art field.
They were originally linked with outlandish behavior due to sailors only having these original tattoos, (which they came across on their voyages around the world.)
Tattoos provide a person with a distinct identity, and also them to show to people what the stand for, with having to say a word.
People judge people with tattoos to harshly in todays world. Although they were once a symbol for rough and nasty behavior, they have changed to something much greater, creating there own culture along the way.
Tattoos always stand for something, weather it being I belong to a gang or This is who I am
Animals have always been widely accepted means of symbolism, through books and movies, to culture and tradition.
Take the elephant for example: though as an American we see it as a giant, they are highly respected in Indian culture.
Elephants are symbols for patience, power, wisdom, success, prosperity, and benevolence.
They are truly amazing animals.
Wish me luck!
http://www.tattoojohnny.com/product/PHF-00171/0da4d9c69336676c0a0e49fe0d8938d0/searchpage/2/image/2/prods/JXF-00016,PHF-00171,PHF-00296,GUF-00135,JBF-00028,JBF-00067,CFF-00036,RNF-00450,RNF-00595,JKF-00017,MOF-00116,MOF-00136,
(Here is the link to the tattoo I'm getting)
Monday, March 14, 2011
Blinded by the light
Does it bother anyone else that people have found a fascination in wearing fake glasses?
It bothers me.
I actually wear glasses and don't understand why people want to pretend their eyes are crap.
Its like pretending to have a disease.
It doesn't make you cool, you just look like a jerk.
This bothered me some when people were wearing those Real-D 3D glasses a while ago, but now you can actually buy real fake glasses.
It also bothers me when people judge me because of my glasses, and they actually ask if they're real or not.
This really just blows my mind.
I want really want this "trend" to please die. Its obnoxious and annoying, and kinda offends me and other people who actually wear glasses.
It bothers me.
I actually wear glasses and don't understand why people want to pretend their eyes are crap.
Its like pretending to have a disease.
It doesn't make you cool, you just look like a jerk.
This bothered me some when people were wearing those Real-D 3D glasses a while ago, but now you can actually buy real fake glasses.
It also bothers me when people judge me because of my glasses, and they actually ask if they're real or not.
This really just blows my mind.
I want really want this "trend" to please die. Its obnoxious and annoying, and kinda offends me and other people who actually wear glasses.
Wednesday, March 9, 2011
Reality and other myths
This week I've been playing an awful lot of video games.
Mostly S.T.A.L.K.E.R., but various others as well.
This is a strange turn in events, for the people who know me, know I love me some video games.
But I'm not a Halo frat boy, or some Final Fantasy dweeb.
When I play a game, I look past the simple aspect of playing it, and appreciate the effort that has been put into making it. I try to see and do as much as I can in a game, just to discover more about the world I'm being placed into.
In other words: I play video games as a break from reality and all of its annoying mishaps.
Most people would call my useless video game trivia pointless and obsessive, but looking past that, their is a steady stream of dedication I feel towards them, and the people who create them.
Like Valve, THQ, and Ubisoft
Thanks for the fun times guys (and ladies!)
Mostly S.T.A.L.K.E.R., but various others as well.
This is a strange turn in events, for the people who know me, know I love me some video games.
But I'm not a Halo frat boy, or some Final Fantasy dweeb.
When I play a game, I look past the simple aspect of playing it, and appreciate the effort that has been put into making it. I try to see and do as much as I can in a game, just to discover more about the world I'm being placed into.
In other words: I play video games as a break from reality and all of its annoying mishaps.
Most people would call my useless video game trivia pointless and obsessive, but looking past that, their is a steady stream of dedication I feel towards them, and the people who create them.
Like Valve, THQ, and Ubisoft
Thanks for the fun times guys (and ladies!)
Wednesday, February 23, 2011
One small step towards the future
Today, (well really tomorrow) I will be signing up to join the US Army.
I'm joining for a multitude of different reasons, the main one being job training.
The job I've selected to preform while in the Army will train me for a career as a journalist.
They will teach me what I need to know to become successful in the future, and they will also give me the tools and opportunity I need to succeed.
I can't thank them enough.
I am excited to be taking some of the first steps needed to have such an interesting career, and I want to do myself proud.
To show people exactly what I can do.
Wish me luck!
I'm joining for a multitude of different reasons, the main one being job training.
The job I've selected to preform while in the Army will train me for a career as a journalist.
They will teach me what I need to know to become successful in the future, and they will also give me the tools and opportunity I need to succeed.
I can't thank them enough.
I am excited to be taking some of the first steps needed to have such an interesting career, and I want to do myself proud.
To show people exactly what I can do.
Wish me luck!
Thursday, February 17, 2011
People in places as people
I love that title, it just makes sence.
People in modern day society have disguised themselves beyond recognition. They hide their true selves away, and only show glimpses of who they really are.
I simply refuse to be one of those people, I hate lying to myself. I don't hide away my emotions, and for this, people call me weak.
Am I weak? Or am I stronger then you will ever be?
I wonder if people act this way in other countries, or is it this plush American life style we've become used too?
What ever happend to the American dream? Something our great great grandparents left their native home lands for, and all we do now is look for the easy way out.
We have become selfish. Ignoring our fellow man and stepping on their hands. For what? For nothing other then the greed in our hearts.
This monster needs to be put down.
This reminds me of some lyrics from a group called K-Os, "I wanna swing my sword, decapitate, but what is a man if he acts like an ape?"
I don't remember the name of the song, but the MC speaks the trurh. We've become brutish and disturbingly rude.
Its no wonder why we're considered the most abnoxious tourists, or was that the French? I don't remember, but the point is we all need to take a step back and look at ourselves, a serious moral look and see what makes us so pissy and mean all the time.
Oh well, I'm going to attempt to take a shower now.
People in modern day society have disguised themselves beyond recognition. They hide their true selves away, and only show glimpses of who they really are.
I simply refuse to be one of those people, I hate lying to myself. I don't hide away my emotions, and for this, people call me weak.
Am I weak? Or am I stronger then you will ever be?
I wonder if people act this way in other countries, or is it this plush American life style we've become used too?
What ever happend to the American dream? Something our great great grandparents left their native home lands for, and all we do now is look for the easy way out.
We have become selfish. Ignoring our fellow man and stepping on their hands. For what? For nothing other then the greed in our hearts.
This monster needs to be put down.
This reminds me of some lyrics from a group called K-Os, "I wanna swing my sword, decapitate, but what is a man if he acts like an ape?"
I don't remember the name of the song, but the MC speaks the trurh. We've become brutish and disturbingly rude.
Its no wonder why we're considered the most abnoxious tourists, or was that the French? I don't remember, but the point is we all need to take a step back and look at ourselves, a serious moral look and see what makes us so pissy and mean all the time.
Oh well, I'm going to attempt to take a shower now.
Sunday, February 6, 2011
Life, lemons, and elephants
I have to go to work soon, but that doesn't bother me so much this morning.
My sister hid my mouse for my laptop, but that doesn't bother me so much either.
These annoyances are blocked but the unmistakable feeling of love.
I'm in love.
Now, when I tell you who I'm in love with, you'll think, "You're crazy! You can't love something like that!"
But I do, faithful reader, I do.
At first I thought about it, about a year ago, trying to decide what my favorite animal was, and then it hit me: Elephants.
I love Elephants.
But it's a strange love, I concluded on it last night.
Its hard to explain though, I love them so much, the mere sight of them puts me in a state of awe. They're majestic, if not gigantic, and they are also some of the most intelligent animals on the face of the earth, only rivaled by monkeys and dolphins.
I simply can't explain the feeling, but I can most likely tag it as love, and this goes beyond the simple, "Thats my favorite animal" bit, I never want to see harm come to an elephant, unnatural harm that is. I want to help them in any way I can.
This is part of the reason I want to be a National Geographic photojournalist. To see these amazing animals in the wild along with thousands of other astounding creatures.
I can't wait for senior year to be done, another strange thing to hear, but then again, I'm not you average person.
Oh well, I have to go to work now.
My sister hid my mouse for my laptop, but that doesn't bother me so much either.
These annoyances are blocked but the unmistakable feeling of love.
I'm in love.
Now, when I tell you who I'm in love with, you'll think, "You're crazy! You can't love something like that!"
But I do, faithful reader, I do.
At first I thought about it, about a year ago, trying to decide what my favorite animal was, and then it hit me: Elephants.
I love Elephants.
But it's a strange love, I concluded on it last night.
Its hard to explain though, I love them so much, the mere sight of them puts me in a state of awe. They're majestic, if not gigantic, and they are also some of the most intelligent animals on the face of the earth, only rivaled by monkeys and dolphins.
I simply can't explain the feeling, but I can most likely tag it as love, and this goes beyond the simple, "Thats my favorite animal" bit, I never want to see harm come to an elephant, unnatural harm that is. I want to help them in any way I can.
This is part of the reason I want to be a National Geographic photojournalist. To see these amazing animals in the wild along with thousands of other astounding creatures.
I can't wait for senior year to be done, another strange thing to hear, but then again, I'm not you average person.
Oh well, I have to go to work now.
Thursday, January 13, 2011
Oh, how I love television
Okay so, I come home from work tonight and walking into my house to find my parents watching some new TV show. I sit down and begin watching it and I'm instantly hooked on it.
The show you ask? Its called "The Cape"
Basically its a super hero story, but an awesome one at that.
The two hour season premiere was amazing, I couldn't look away. It was simply that amazing. Like "Heroes" except, you don't get lost in the story. Bad guy frames good cop in city full of bad cops. Good cop, assumed dead by bad guy, dawns a hood and cape that is no more then an optical illusion, and go's forth and kicks a lot of ass.
Simple right?
Well anyway, this show got me excited and action filled, so I watched an old episode of "The Green Hornet", and THIS got me excited for the new movie based on the same name that is coming out soon. (Or is already out, I don't pay attention.)
All this super hero talk got me even MORE excited for the fact that DC Universe Online was released on Tuesday, and I plan on diving, (head-first) into it, once I get payed.
All in all, I love TV (sometimes), I love Super Heroes, but most of all, I love the power of reading.
So yeah, Thats PRETTY much it.
You stay classy.
The show you ask? Its called "The Cape"
Basically its a super hero story, but an awesome one at that.
The two hour season premiere was amazing, I couldn't look away. It was simply that amazing. Like "Heroes" except, you don't get lost in the story. Bad guy frames good cop in city full of bad cops. Good cop, assumed dead by bad guy, dawns a hood and cape that is no more then an optical illusion, and go's forth and kicks a lot of ass.
Simple right?
Well anyway, this show got me excited and action filled, so I watched an old episode of "The Green Hornet", and THIS got me excited for the new movie based on the same name that is coming out soon. (Or is already out, I don't pay attention.)
All this super hero talk got me even MORE excited for the fact that DC Universe Online was released on Tuesday, and I plan on diving, (head-first) into it, once I get payed.
All in all, I love TV (sometimes), I love Super Heroes, but most of all, I love the power of reading.
So yeah, Thats PRETTY much it.
You stay classy.
Sunday, January 9, 2011
I hope you rot in hell, fast food chains.
It has been a long weekend, most of which I've spent working at my wonderfully (shitty) job at Wendy's. I hate it there so much. If I didn't need cash for my phone and various other monthly payments, I'd up and quit tomorrow.
But I do need money, so I will continue to complain about it. *sigh*
Oh well, this weekend was spent going to a Chinese restaurant I've never been to before, called Ling-Ling's and I have to say it was awesome! I really liked the food, and there was a ton of it. I then spent the rest of the night playing Xbox with Brandon, going to church, going to Taco Bell, and hating Block Buster just a little bit more.
All in all, not a bad weekend, just not super. Oh well, its January, can't really expect much good now can you? Ha ha, just kidding.
Weekends people, how was yours?
But I do need money, so I will continue to complain about it. *sigh*
Oh well, this weekend was spent going to a Chinese restaurant I've never been to before, called Ling-Ling's and I have to say it was awesome! I really liked the food, and there was a ton of it. I then spent the rest of the night playing Xbox with Brandon, going to church, going to Taco Bell, and hating Block Buster just a little bit more.
All in all, not a bad weekend, just not super. Oh well, its January, can't really expect much good now can you? Ha ha, just kidding.
Weekends people, how was yours?
Thursday, January 6, 2011
Its gonna' be the future soon.
I've thought long and hard on what I want to do as an adult, but I think I've finally found the one thing that will make me happy.
I want to be a Photojournalist for National Geographic.
That sounds like a long shot, I know, but after sitting down and compiling all of the thoughts in my head, its the one that stuck out the most.
I love discovering new things, meeting new people, and taking pictures. I also enjoy writing, so this will be fun for me.
I want to write stories about everything and anything. I don't even care if my stories win awards, I want to write about adventures I've had and have people listen. It's like being a modern day pirate, except instead of sailing the high seas, I'll be traveling the world, and I'll trade in my blunderbuss for a camera.
I'm really excited for this. This is simply an idea, that I plan on making a reality. Simply put: This is what I'm going to do, you can tell me how hard its going to be, and how much time its going to take to achieve this goal, put I don't care.
I will be a photojournalist.
I want to be a Photojournalist for National Geographic.
That sounds like a long shot, I know, but after sitting down and compiling all of the thoughts in my head, its the one that stuck out the most.
I love discovering new things, meeting new people, and taking pictures. I also enjoy writing, so this will be fun for me.
I want to write stories about everything and anything. I don't even care if my stories win awards, I want to write about adventures I've had and have people listen. It's like being a modern day pirate, except instead of sailing the high seas, I'll be traveling the world, and I'll trade in my blunderbuss for a camera.
I'm really excited for this. This is simply an idea, that I plan on making a reality. Simply put: This is what I'm going to do, you can tell me how hard its going to be, and how much time its going to take to achieve this goal, put I don't care.
I will be a photojournalist.
Wednesday, January 5, 2011
Work, work, work...
I had a rather bland day at work today, but I always think about things while I'm there.
Two things came to mind: One being Elephantmen, one of the greatest pieces of science fiction I've ever read (besides Transmetropolitian of course.) And the second being people who smoke.
I can't really put into words how much I love Elephantmen. Its astounding, I didn't think I would be able to find something I loved as much as Warren Ellis's Transmetropolitian , but Elephantmen really did. It follows agency members "Hip" Flask and Ebony Hide as they uncover mystery's and try to escape their pasts as evil weapons for the MAPPO corporation. I'd highly recommend you go and pick this one up.
Okay, I know people have a right to smoke, (I don't) But I find it annoying as hell when I'm working the drivethru window, when some one drives through smoking a cigarette, and basically forcing me to inhale smoke from the cancer stick. I hate sounding like a dick, but this just bothers the hell out of me. I don't want second hand smoke, so why don't you guys do me a favor, and everyone else who doesn't smoke, and has a similar situation, please put your smoke out before you pull up to the window.
Here are some links you can follow for the Elephantmen website and where you can get Volume 1 of Elephantmen for pretty cheap.
http://www.amazon.com/Elephantmen-Wounded-Animals-Revised-TP/dp/1607063379/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1294279652&sr=8-1
http://www.hipflask.com/
Two things came to mind: One being Elephantmen, one of the greatest pieces of science fiction I've ever read (besides Transmetropolitian of course.) And the second being people who smoke.
I can't really put into words how much I love Elephantmen. Its astounding, I didn't think I would be able to find something I loved as much as Warren Ellis's Transmetropolitian , but Elephantmen really did. It follows agency members "Hip" Flask and Ebony Hide as they uncover mystery's and try to escape their pasts as evil weapons for the MAPPO corporation. I'd highly recommend you go and pick this one up.
Okay, I know people have a right to smoke, (I don't) But I find it annoying as hell when I'm working the drivethru window, when some one drives through smoking a cigarette, and basically forcing me to inhale smoke from the cancer stick. I hate sounding like a dick, but this just bothers the hell out of me. I don't want second hand smoke, so why don't you guys do me a favor, and everyone else who doesn't smoke, and has a similar situation, please put your smoke out before you pull up to the window.
Here are some links you can follow for the Elephantmen website and where you can get Volume 1 of Elephantmen for pretty cheap.
http://www.amazon.com/Elephantmen-Wounded-Animals-Revised-TP/dp/1607063379/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1294279652&sr=8-1
http://www.hipflask.com/
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Hi there! I'm here, on this blog, to talk about interesting things. These can range from anything from my love for my dog and elephants, to me blabbing on about some graphic novel/comic I've read.
I hope you enjoy what I have to offer!
-Ben
I hope you enjoy what I have to offer!
-Ben
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