Last night I went and saw the Laramie Project. When I first heard that the play was being perforemed here on campus, I had not an idea what it was. Kinda-like my reaction when someone said "effect of gamma rays on man in the moon marigolds..." Kinda like... WHAT THE HECK? Anayws... upon further investigation I found that the Laramie Project is just that. A project in which several dramatist of a theatre company researched the Town of Laramie, Wyoming and their response to the murder of young homosexual male, Matthew Shepherd. About a week before watching the play I began doing a little further research. Research in the form of "google-ing" and research in the form of..."listening to rumors." Both of which I find to be valuable sources, in some form or another. The most interesting thing I learned was something I already knew about...
Reverend Fred Phelps, of Westboro Baptist Church in Topeka Kansas is a popular anti-homosexual (note the difference, not "anti-homosexulaity", no he is a "anti-homosexual"). is a frequent protestor at the play and actually depicted in the play. He appeared at Matthew Shepherd's funeral with signs saying "Matt got what he deserved" and so forth. Truly a crazy man.
Well, the play went on and the school developed what appeared to be a SHABBY plan to handle the protestors if they arrived. Luckily (well somewhat sadistically I wanted them to show) no protestors showed. Phew...
However, as a Christian myself, I can not begin to believe how incredibly horrible it is for someone like Reverend Fred Phelps to advocate the hatred he advocates. He must of forgot to read some big things in the bible like "God is Love" and the talk of Agape love, which transcends all. It is a God-Like love with NO REQUIREMENTS. He must of also forgot the promise that Jesus died for ALL men (which of course includes women). Sadly, Fred I believe is superimposing his hatred or his love of rallying hate upon the name of God. It is sad.
We'll I hope that someone will Google his name and find this BLOG. I'm encouraging all, of any faith, of any belief or disbelief to rally behind this and choose to do one or many of several things:
Write about it (on your blog or any resource you have)
Talk about it (tell all your friends)
Pray about it (Ask God to Help him)
FINALLY
DON'T stop EVER in this face of hatred. Lets not only protest his inhumanity...
lets love him as a person, lets love him as a fellow human being. Maybe it will teach him how to do it - I think that is what would scare him the most!
26 February 2005
14 February 2005
Meeting People
I've always loved relationships with people. I have different levels of friendships with people from all different age groups. One of my fortes has to be my ability to bond with people that are older than me. I love elderly people and people in their forties. Most of these people like me back because I'm suave, charming, and responsible. Regardless... I just like knowing many different people and listening about their experiences. I feel the more I learn from others (specifically wiser individuals) the less mistakes I may make. Regardless, I've recently bonded with this wonderful couple.
I met the lady at work in the admissions office. She's such a neat person. I would speak to her for quite some time about her experiences, and why she now lives in Brevard and what not.... One day I invited her to go to dinner with Allison and I, and then I got to know her better. This week I met her husband, and we actually went to Dinner with them tonight. I think it is really cool with Allison and I can comfortably double date with a couple in their forties. They are simply wonderful people, and I really enjoy talking to them.
I'm excited to continue our friendship with them. It's amazing how "lines" of our lives are connected with the "dots" of our friendships. They are the staples of existence, relationships are the strongholds that bind us. I'm excited because of the experiences I'm sharing with the new and long term people in my life.
Never push a friend away, don't burn bridges.
Keep Friendly!
I met the lady at work in the admissions office. She's such a neat person. I would speak to her for quite some time about her experiences, and why she now lives in Brevard and what not.... One day I invited her to go to dinner with Allison and I, and then I got to know her better. This week I met her husband, and we actually went to Dinner with them tonight. I think it is really cool with Allison and I can comfortably double date with a couple in their forties. They are simply wonderful people, and I really enjoy talking to them.
I'm excited to continue our friendship with them. It's amazing how "lines" of our lives are connected with the "dots" of our friendships. They are the staples of existence, relationships are the strongholds that bind us. I'm excited because of the experiences I'm sharing with the new and long term people in my life.
Never push a friend away, don't burn bridges.
Keep Friendly!
St. Valentine's Day Dance
Brevard College SGA hosted a St. Valentine's Day Dance. It was wonderful. The first several hours was more of a formal social, look at how wonderfully we are dressed. LOOK AT MY BEAUTIFUL GIRLFRIEND! Next to her is me, the ever hot boy, with the perfect color tie. Regardless, the formal went on then turned into a booty dance, I won't elaborate... Everything was so much fun! 
09 February 2005
SO BUSY
Sorry guys for not keeping up with the posts... I haven't forgotten!
I have so much to do this week. Blood Drive, which was a success! (65 units) and MCAT this weekend.... OUCH! Hopefully I'll do we'll, I'll be studying (as I have been)... Luckily it is just a practice run.
We'll stay tuned for more to come... and keep up the good thinking. Use this time to reflect personally on whats going on in your own lives. While I am a major source for all important concentrate truth and meaning... try to sustain yourself in my absence.
Keep Busy
I have so much to do this week. Blood Drive, which was a success! (65 units) and MCAT this weekend.... OUCH! Hopefully I'll do we'll, I'll be studying (as I have been)... Luckily it is just a practice run.
We'll stay tuned for more to come... and keep up the good thinking. Use this time to reflect personally on whats going on in your own lives. While I am a major source for all important concentrate truth and meaning... try to sustain yourself in my absence.
Keep Busy
04 February 2005
Alcohol your friend?
Telegraph | News | Drink is as damaging as tobacco, warn medics
Many of my friends know how strongly I am against the use of Alcohol. I feel that the drug is by far the most mind altering abused drug in the world, especially in the United States. Peoples lives have been ruined and their children's lives have been hugely affected because of someone's desire to drink.
Please let me clarify... Alcohol went very far to ruin my childhood. I don't support it at all. Regardless, if someone chooses to drink, they need to make sure of several things.
~They are ok with the damages to their body
~They are not affecting anyone else (directly or indirectly)
Several college students make the opinion that they can drink now and get drunk, and will get themselves under control later.
Sadly, many of them didn't get the memo. Health Concerns area affecting them now! And alcohol is addicting!
My father had a massive stroke last year from continued alcohol and ciggarette use. More importantly, my father has put so much stress on my family over the course of me and my brothers childhood. I can not tell you how many times I cried wishing dad didn't drink.
Do yourself a favor - Don't start, and if you think you're in control. You're fooling yourself.
Be Smart
Many of my friends know how strongly I am against the use of Alcohol. I feel that the drug is by far the most mind altering abused drug in the world, especially in the United States. Peoples lives have been ruined and their children's lives have been hugely affected because of someone's desire to drink.
Please let me clarify... Alcohol went very far to ruin my childhood. I don't support it at all. Regardless, if someone chooses to drink, they need to make sure of several things.
~They are ok with the damages to their body
~They are not affecting anyone else (directly or indirectly)
Several college students make the opinion that they can drink now and get drunk, and will get themselves under control later.
Sadly, many of them didn't get the memo. Health Concerns area affecting them now! And alcohol is addicting!
My father had a massive stroke last year from continued alcohol and ciggarette use. More importantly, my father has put so much stress on my family over the course of me and my brothers childhood. I can not tell you how many times I cried wishing dad didn't drink.
Do yourself a favor - Don't start, and if you think you're in control. You're fooling yourself.
Be Smart
02 February 2005
$$Working$$
Working for the "big bucks"
We'll it finally happened. I decided to go back to workstudy in the Administration Office. Last semester was hard, very busy. Plus, I left with scarring experience from Ms. KDS. She really upset me. Regardless, I'm glad I took some time off. However, I'm back in action. Several reasons:
1> More time to work
2> Less other extracurriculars
3> Several changes in personel office.
4> A little extra money doesn't hurt.
While I'd like to say I'm working for the joy of it, I'd be a liar. Instead, I'm working for the big bucks. We'll NOT SO BIG BUCKS. Workstudy puts me at about 5.45/hour. But, it works. For now, I'm viewing it as supplemental to my RA check. So, I'll work all of February, and hopefully in March, I'll be blasted with some good money. For now, I'm working 6-8 hours a week. Quite a step down from my ol' 10-12 hours a week, sometimes 15 when I was a freshman. BOY was I dedicated. I remember some of those checks though... NICENESS. Regardless, I'm happy to be working, and thus far enjoying myself...
I'm currently at the switchboard... gosh I love it :-) NO REALLY, I do! Basically I play on the computer and answer the phone every 10 minutes or so. If the phone rang more often, It be more exciting, but thats ok.
Well I feel that I've at least learned a concept that many people I know don't know... Work where and when you can work, for any amount of money, especially if you need it. Maybe one day, a publisher will call me and ask me to do text book editing in my spare time, we will see! Until then, I'm sticking to the ol' office work... Hope you're pulling in some Washingtons as well!
Best Wishes, Save IT!
We'll it finally happened. I decided to go back to workstudy in the Administration Office. Last semester was hard, very busy. Plus, I left with scarring experience from Ms. KDS. She really upset me. Regardless, I'm glad I took some time off. However, I'm back in action. Several reasons:
1> More time to work
2> Less other extracurriculars
3> Several changes in personel office.
4> A little extra money doesn't hurt.
While I'd like to say I'm working for the joy of it, I'd be a liar. Instead, I'm working for the big bucks. We'll NOT SO BIG BUCKS. Workstudy puts me at about 5.45/hour. But, it works. For now, I'm viewing it as supplemental to my RA check. So, I'll work all of February, and hopefully in March, I'll be blasted with some good money. For now, I'm working 6-8 hours a week. Quite a step down from my ol' 10-12 hours a week, sometimes 15 when I was a freshman. BOY was I dedicated. I remember some of those checks though... NICENESS. Regardless, I'm happy to be working, and thus far enjoying myself...
I'm currently at the switchboard... gosh I love it :-) NO REALLY, I do! Basically I play on the computer and answer the phone every 10 minutes or so. If the phone rang more often, It be more exciting, but thats ok.
Well I feel that I've at least learned a concept that many people I know don't know... Work where and when you can work, for any amount of money, especially if you need it. Maybe one day, a publisher will call me and ask me to do text book editing in my spare time, we will see! Until then, I'm sticking to the ol' office work... Hope you're pulling in some Washingtons as well!
Best Wishes, Save IT!
01 February 2005
Mouthy
My entire life I've been very open with what I say and what I think. I'd be lying if I told you it hasn't come back to bite me in the butt. It has, several times in fact.
Usually it goes like this, I say something, candidly around friends, and some way or another it gets back to the person I was saying someting about. STOP RIGHT THERE. I'm not saying it's always something bad, it may be a compliment or a put down. Regardless, I don't see myself as a back biter.
Usually, if I like you, I'll tell you to your face what bothers me about you. If I have a problem with you, I'll just stop talking to you, pretend like you're gone. The more you attempt to maintain the non existent friendship, the more I will slander your name... But it is usually something like this "This person drives me crazy... they upset me, they won't leave me alone!" You get the picture. (note: if you find me ignoring you... just let it go, it's never going to work)
OK, so back on track:
I was saying, that I usually can't keep my mouth shut, wether it is my feelings or saying something to be funny, It just happens. Maybe you understand, maybe you don't. Regardless, things get around. Many times I say such things in understood confidance, even then, these things get around. This happens to all of us, I'm sure.
Many have this outlook: "I can't believe you told this person what I said... What kind of person are you?"
Mine is slightly different: "It is my fault initially for saying anything, now I know not to trust this person completely, and just not say anything to them.
Usually the above responses occour when someone is telling a very important secret (in our society that can arrange from, "I have cancer" to "I like pickles"
Regardless, my reaction is different when something gets around that was said in honest fun.
Recently I mentioned I thought someone was "hot." AND OH let me tell you, this person is HOT. It's a personal opinion, one my Girl Friend struggles with, but she's had her fair share of lustful eyes... I know, I watch her (JM).
Anyways, I had jokingly carried on this "hot" thing for some time now because of two reasons, 1.) I have a respect for beauty
2.) I enjoy seeing my girlfriend get riled up.
AnyWHO... it got around, can you imagine.
So this girl now knows that I think she is hot, and I guess that is ok. We've become decent friends over the past several months, and I'd venture to say that she is a wonderfully neat person. She has a lot of unique history and what not. Regardless, I'm not shopping right now, I'm definitely more interested in having a friendship.
My initial concern was: "Will this person miss-judge me... a boy lusting for a girl when the BOY is dating someone already" NOT THE CASE.
I love my girlfriend very much... see above for my reasoning regarding "HOT."
SO... I bypassed the initial thought, knowing Herself of HOTNESS knows that I'm intelligent and decent, and not thinking the above initial thought...
So then, I kind of got upset about this person ratting on me. WHY? what was the benefit? Surely, my friend who Ratted on me knows that the "hottness" rating had very little baring, if any at all. Regardless, I guess it just amounted to "talk."
Girls are good at that... "TALKING" I've been in a room before where girls were walls apart having their infamous "girl-talk" PUKE... I'd rather eat dog crap... the giddy giddy laughter of girls fantasizing un-realistically. It is just un-needed.
Girls are social creatures of strong imaginations and un-realistic common sense.
The Scene:
BOY thinks: Gosh, I have a hankering for popcorn
BOY says: I'm going to eat popcorn instead.
GIRL thinks: Oh my gosh... He doesn't want to eat what i made because I'm a bad cook, stupid, fat, and he wants to break up with me.
GIRL says: ok (with that "TONE")
regardless, girl talk is the flip side of this. Imagining that guys say something and they make the best out of it. Such "making the best out if it" only occours in girl talk. Otherwise, they ALWAYS make the worst out of it. REMEMBER: THEY ALWAYS MAKE THE WORST OUT OF WHAT GUYS SAY.
OK... so to tie these several stories together:
Person for telling, you are forgiven. You had to talk, because it is what you have to do... SIMPLY HAVE TO DO. ALSO... when you heard me say hot, you thought negatively, somehow. So, if you convened in girl-talk, it would be better. You probably said "HOT" to this HOT person, and then you giddy giddy laughed while driving down tunnel road. "really" was said a couple times, and then you moved on to patronize some other subject. Regardless, My word, "HOT" not only brought a lot of joy to your short period of conversation, but also made you think highly of me, which should be not only your, but everyones common daily GOAL.
Well Done Ladies.
Usually it goes like this, I say something, candidly around friends, and some way or another it gets back to the person I was saying someting about. STOP RIGHT THERE. I'm not saying it's always something bad, it may be a compliment or a put down. Regardless, I don't see myself as a back biter.
Usually, if I like you, I'll tell you to your face what bothers me about you. If I have a problem with you, I'll just stop talking to you, pretend like you're gone. The more you attempt to maintain the non existent friendship, the more I will slander your name... But it is usually something like this "This person drives me crazy... they upset me, they won't leave me alone!" You get the picture. (note: if you find me ignoring you... just let it go, it's never going to work)
OK, so back on track:
I was saying, that I usually can't keep my mouth shut, wether it is my feelings or saying something to be funny, It just happens. Maybe you understand, maybe you don't. Regardless, things get around. Many times I say such things in understood confidance, even then, these things get around. This happens to all of us, I'm sure.
Many have this outlook: "I can't believe you told this person what I said... What kind of person are you?"
Mine is slightly different: "It is my fault initially for saying anything, now I know not to trust this person completely, and just not say anything to them.
Usually the above responses occour when someone is telling a very important secret (in our society that can arrange from, "I have cancer" to "I like pickles"
Regardless, my reaction is different when something gets around that was said in honest fun.
Recently I mentioned I thought someone was "hot." AND OH let me tell you, this person is HOT. It's a personal opinion, one my Girl Friend struggles with, but she's had her fair share of lustful eyes... I know, I watch her (JM).
Anyways, I had jokingly carried on this "hot" thing for some time now because of two reasons, 1.) I have a respect for beauty
2.) I enjoy seeing my girlfriend get riled up.
AnyWHO... it got around, can you imagine.
So this girl now knows that I think she is hot, and I guess that is ok. We've become decent friends over the past several months, and I'd venture to say that she is a wonderfully neat person. She has a lot of unique history and what not. Regardless, I'm not shopping right now, I'm definitely more interested in having a friendship.
My initial concern was: "Will this person miss-judge me... a boy lusting for a girl when the BOY is dating someone already" NOT THE CASE.
I love my girlfriend very much... see above for my reasoning regarding "HOT."
SO... I bypassed the initial thought, knowing Herself of HOTNESS knows that I'm intelligent and decent, and not thinking the above initial thought...
So then, I kind of got upset about this person ratting on me. WHY? what was the benefit? Surely, my friend who Ratted on me knows that the "hottness" rating had very little baring, if any at all. Regardless, I guess it just amounted to "talk."
Girls are good at that... "TALKING" I've been in a room before where girls were walls apart having their infamous "girl-talk" PUKE... I'd rather eat dog crap... the giddy giddy laughter of girls fantasizing un-realistically. It is just un-needed.
Girls are social creatures of strong imaginations and un-realistic common sense.
The Scene:
BOY thinks: Gosh, I have a hankering for popcorn
BOY says: I'm going to eat popcorn instead.
GIRL thinks: Oh my gosh... He doesn't want to eat what i made because I'm a bad cook, stupid, fat, and he wants to break up with me.
GIRL says: ok (with that "TONE")
regardless, girl talk is the flip side of this. Imagining that guys say something and they make the best out of it. Such "making the best out if it" only occours in girl talk. Otherwise, they ALWAYS make the worst out of it. REMEMBER: THEY ALWAYS MAKE THE WORST OUT OF WHAT GUYS SAY.
OK... so to tie these several stories together:
Person for telling, you are forgiven. You had to talk, because it is what you have to do... SIMPLY HAVE TO DO. ALSO... when you heard me say hot, you thought negatively, somehow. So, if you convened in girl-talk, it would be better. You probably said "HOT" to this HOT person, and then you giddy giddy laughed while driving down tunnel road. "really" was said a couple times, and then you moved on to patronize some other subject. Regardless, My word, "HOT" not only brought a lot of joy to your short period of conversation, but also made you think highly of me, which should be not only your, but everyones common daily GOAL.
Well Done Ladies.
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