Life and Death

A few days ago one the worse thing imaginable happened. A poor and broken man walked into a elementary school and shoot down children and adults alike. Then took his own life.
To be honest I didn't know what to think. It was sad that those children had their young lives taken from them, but they are now in a good place where there is peace and only joy. At least that is what I believe.
But all this got me to thinking. We have absolutely no idea when our breath we just took, is our last. I was on my google account looking for my blog, when I found this video. This 17 year old boy, knew he would be leaving this world soon. He knew that he would be dying, and choose to look at in a positive light. I wonder if I was faced with that sort of challenge that I could find the strength to do that sort of thing.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sDC97j6lfyc

Fate

If he asked it of me, I could deny him nothing.

But every day I deny myself him

In hopes that this flaming passion

Will escape my bleeding heart

I understand not that of another’s love

My ever beating heart breaks at the thought

I silently cry every time I force myself away

In this cold unforgiving world

There are rules and regulations

We will not, cannot be one

Oh, oh I have been torn in two

My heart and mind are at war

My soul watches the carnage

And asks ‘why?’

Whether or not my choice,

I am bond to him

In this world made of ice

In anger and sadness

The great Love, the Sun warming the corners of the world

Declared it to me

“I made him for you”

Could this be true?

Do I dare doubt a deity?

It would be a lie to say this is what I hoped for.

How does on go about fighting fate?

All rules, all regulations

Fly with the speed of the wind on its back

Dare I hope he could be for me

Great Love, Great Sun

Grant my rejoicing heart with patience and trust

For I cannot rely on my own understanding

Great Love, reveal this to him

Great Sun, be our guide, for I cannot see

Oh how joy has enveloped my heart

Thought my mind still has doubts

I am at peace

How could I deny him anything?

Of joy and happiness

When it was planned before either of us were even a thought.

This Country of Mine by Korrin Lewis

Standing tall

This country of mine

Thru the ages

This country of mine

Intertwined

This country of mine

Like a great woven blanket

This country of mine

People from every nation

Is this great Country of Mine

Standing tall

This country of mine

No war, No pain, No disaster

Has brought down

This country of mine

Proud, Valiant, and Courageous

This country of mine

Is this your county, too?

Standing tall

This country of mine

Young it might be

This country of mine

But its home of

This country of mine

The Brave

This country of mine

And the True

Is this Country of Mine

Standing Tall

This country of mine

The NEW world

This country of mine

Free from oppression

This country of mine

Free in beliefs

This country of mine

Life, Liberty, and the pursuit of Happiness

This country of mine

Promised to us

In this country of mine

Stand tall my dear Country.

This is a poem I wrote for an English assignment. It hasn't been graded yet but I hope I did well.

Don't let others define you, you define your self

Katey Perry- Part of Me

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uuwfgXD8qV8&ob=av2e

I don't have much tolerance for Katey Perry, but I love this song, and the video that goes along with it.

Under age dating the elephant in the social conservative living room

http://www.thehightide.com/1/post/2012/03/underage-dating-the-elephant-in-the-social-conservative-living-room.html
this was written by a good friend of mine, and i have been delaying posting it because i was uncertain what to say. But it is amazing.not only should adults read it but teen should too. I do have two other things to add to what she said. 1. Just because your parents say not to , doesn't mean it is OK to do it behind their backs. I have seen so many teens, hurt by this. Its not smart and your parents set those rules because they are actually taking your interest to mind, not because they are out the get you. 2. you dont really need a boyfriend. Why not live life, and when the time comes when GOD says... then find that special some one.

What are you fighting for?

Yesterday my family and I went to Wal*mart for grocery shopping. Most the time we wander off while my mom is getting the food and stuff, we look around, look at the newest selection of their mesley book collection, or video games. Anyhow I was looking at iPod gadgets, and there were a few teenagers, sitting on a bench, and walking around. basically just hanging out. Anyhow, a boy and girl caught my attention. They gave me the feeling that they were a "couple", though the way the girl was treating that boy they seemed more like bickering siblings. The girl who might have been beautiful if she didn't wear so much make up, and so little clothing, and the boy looked like he hadn't bathed in the past month. And I began to think, this is what my generation is? Bratty slut and sleazy guys? Do teens have nothing to show for themselves? Then I literately saw those kids futures, while i walked though the store. There was a woman, who wore clothes that were much to small for her, might have been in her mid-twenties, screaming kids handing on the cart, and her while she tried to shop. A man, who was dirty, unshaven, skinny as the dead, and he didn't even look present. I saw a woman tired, arguing with a teenage girl who was not wearing enough clothes. Why? Why do we let the past repeat its self? Why do we fight for the stupid things but when we see couple like those teens, we do not say anything? I honestly wish I  had said something. I don't want to see my generation who are new and young and who could remake this world, fall back into past mistakes. I don't want my kids to grow up and that be the norm.
So I challenge you, my friends, be more. Be more than what his world says is the norm. Why not make a better future for yourself and those you care about? Why not fight for that which is worth fighting for instead of pouring your energy into a lost past? We are the inheritors of this earth, though it might not be much now, it can be great if you just try.

Hope

It starts with a spark,

Then grows into a flame,

Then slowly it becomes,

Stronger and stronger,

So strong that it can not be contained

No amount of water or dirt can smother it,

It touches everything

Effects everyone,

Let this world burn with Hope.

I have seen the strength of man

I have seen the weakness of man

I have seen the love of man

I have seen the hate of man

I have seen the hope of man

I have seen the lust of man

I have seen the best and worst of man. I often wonder how we have no destroyed ourselves yet. I have wondered why we can not live in harmony with each other. Such emotional, self destructive creature we are. Yet we are still here.

You know when I was little I hated how people had twisted this beautiful earth into what we wanted, suit it to our needs. We made it a hollow of what it was meant to be. Then yesterday I was watching the telephone lines, thinking about something to paint, trees, telephone lines and all, when I realized despite the fact that man had put the lines there, nature has still grown around it, it has continued on despite our own force that has held it back.
And I continued to think about it when I realized love is the exact same way. We twist and mangle it to what WE want it to be, and we can hold back the real stuff, the natural stuff, but it will continue to grow it will continue to live on. Because nobody told it, it couldn't. Nobody can stop the growth, not permanently...because even the slight amount of light can snuff out the darkness.

None can run from death, so why not live for today?

So it has defiantly been a while but no worries ;)
So if you have notice (if you haven't, continue to read on) a lot of people have been going on about this KONY 2012. Honestly I didn't know what to say about it. I watched the video, but i was afraid it was a scam, or that it was just some silly thing to waste you time on. Then I visited the web site. Wow, Woow WOW. Over 3 million people have joined up to but a stop to this mass murder. America is hunting down this man, and thousands are adding their voice to this act. A man who has kidnapped over 30,000 children from their homes, and forced them to serve in his army. Children! with guns, forced to kill people who could be their neighbors and friends.This is not Right!! And do you know what we can do in safe America? We make our selves heard. We make sure that this does not go unrecognized. We make sure that Kony does not get away with his crimes, because no life is expendable! And we as people have to chance to make a difference!
Watch:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y4MnpzG5Sqc
Go:
http://www.invisiblechildren.com/
And add your voice to the millions who want a difference.

His Letter

I wish you could hear my thoughts, hear what I have been trying to tell you. You tune me out when I speak, don't you understand that I love you? I would give everything for you, yet you choose the other. Am I not good enough for you?
I enjoy our talks , but you hurt so much. I am here, I have always been here, and always will be. I will not leave you like so many others. Lean on me, and I will carry you out of this.
Please do not cry. Please do not cry. Everything will turn out for the better, you will see.
Tears stain my face, as you continue to hurt your self. Don't, just don't. You don't need to do that, just come with me an I will protect you, I will take you away from that forever. I will love you for an eternity. I love you, you are mine, and I love you. 
You can say whatever you want, I will listen. Ask for anything and I will answer. I will stand by you. I will stay with with you for every heart break, every joy, every pain, everything. Nobody knows you as I know you. And I love you.

Sometimes we loose sight of what really matters. I encourage those who are broken and upset, just to think about how much God loves you. and will love you NO MATTER what you do or say. Please don't turn away Gods unending love, you need it so much more than you think.

Be the Change you Wish to See in the World

The Pure and Simple Life: The Dieting Plan

I believe that life should be as simple as possible. I think its normal for the average American to believe that they need more more more. and if you believe that way, then good for you :D. But I believe that is not what life is about.

My Diet Plan: 

Please talk to a doctor or specialist, before going through with this, you know just in case. These are my own observations.

OK, so last summer I decided it was time to get into shape. Well actually I've always wanted to be in shape, I just didn't want to put up the effort. I wanted the weight to just fall off or magically disappear, and for muscle to take its place. So now that I have lost 13 pounds since this summer I am writing some of my observations.

1. Run Like your life is counting on it!-well jogging will work to, but seriously running is a high level of cardio, which burns thru fat like no other. Running 30 minutes a day every other day is enough. Or walk if you need to, but DON'T QUIT! which leads me to number 2...

2."Don't stop, just keep breathing, that right, breath"- Gimli from Lord of the Rings- You can not give up just because you are not getting the results you want. Ant that does not just apply to exercising. If you want something you have to fight for it. I read a book that was a memoir on Chuck Norris. I am positive that he wrote it himself, and my martial arts teacher had given it to me. Any how he was saying/writing how he needed some training, so he went to temple in California, where a martial artist lived. He said that he had to wait 3 days in the heat, outside the temple just to be let in. Then when he requested to be taught, they put him to work, not on martial art like stuff, but cleaning, repairs and cooking. It was a length of time before he even started training, but he didn't give up.And he admits that he wanted to. but think about it, you don't hear of  famous actors/actresses giving in just because they got a bad review, and if you think about it every one starts at rock bottom. Only the strong make it to the top.

3.Trust and glory to God- Yes I am going there. You know why? Because you can not do it on your own. Its just that simple. Many who have support from family and friends cant get started, even do well, but in the end those will go away and then what will you be left with? I know for a fact God will never leave you nor forsake you. So put your faith and trust in him and you would be surprised that if you listen he makes the best motivator and couch.

4. The Pioneer Plan- OK so if you look into history not a whole lot of people were fat, or obese, or even out of shape in the pioneers times. Its because all the food they ate was real, and they had to work for it. They had to store it, or even eat less so that they would have enough through the winter. Now we have modern times so that we don't have to resort to starving our selves. But they did not have processed food, or a McDonald, or even ketchup, and that sort of stuff. Every thing they had they made, with a few simple ingredients. And I know eating healthy is a wallet slimmer but if its a huge problem, grow a garden, with all that hard work for food, you might enjoy it more knowing how much you put into it other than money.

5. Learn to Love- Its hard at first but you might enjoy or even learn to love exercising. I know it can seem impossible, but its true. I use to hate running, with a passion, I would despise it, and mentally i would think "anything BUT running" and now i am obsessed, i cant wait till i get on the road again. As odd as that sounds. When you learn to love something, its not a chore any more. :D

The Pure and Simple Life: Allergies

I believe that life should be as simple as possible. I think its normal for the average American to believe that they need more more more. and if you believe that way, then good for you :D. But I believe that is not what life is about.So i think i am going to start posting stuff that i know to be a simple way to do some stuff :D
Allergies:
Those suck, lets just face it. and its around to that time of year where they are going to be bugging you. You can buy all sorts of medicine,and if you buy the cheap stuff it doesn't work, or it makes you sleepy, or you can buy the expensive stuff and slowly go broke. Not a very nice cycle is it? What if you could break that cycle? You can! <---Starting to sound like a commercial :p But seriously, you can. 1 Teaspoon of apple cider vinegar. When you start to feel the effects of allergies come on ,just drink it.I prefer to drink it with water, cause it can burn my stomach, and it is easier to get down, but just remember that the more water you add, the more you have to drink.