It's A New Day

So it's been a while since I posted anything, mostly because there hasn't been much new going on.
But now, I have plans!
October 21st I am driving myself (on my own!!) to Oklahoma to see my cousins kevin and sarah! I couldn't be more excited. Kevin's also my mentor, and Sarah is one of the best artists I've ever seen. (pretty excited to get some of her work to bring home with me!!)
We'll be going to the Flaming Lips' March of 1000 Skeletons on the 23rd, and I already ordered my skeleton costume and such for it. I've always wanted to do something fun and exciting for halloween, and this is perfect.
I've been needing a getaway and this is the best opportunity. It's exactly what I've been looking for.
So to update all on my life/lifestyle,
gave up drinking soda, and have started just drinking water and tea. Before this, I never drank the recommended amount of water in a day, but now I actually enjoy it! I drink so much water and tea!
Also, I'm trying to majorly cut down my fast food intake for a couple reasons.
First of all, it's not good for you. it's got so much crap and grease and calories that I just don't need. I'd rather eat healthy calories.
Second of all, after watching part of food, inc. seeing the shit animals have to go through...massive I'll call them "animal grow-houses" where far too many animals are kept in a tight enclosed place, where they never see the light of day in extremely unsafe and unhealthy environments, before they're taken off to be slaughtered to make another big mac or mcnuggets....it's appalling to me, and when I can afford to, I want to buy all my groceries from places like whole foods and trader joes.
Because If we don't take care of our home, our planet, and its' inhabitants, how can we expect it to take care of us? We are all one universal being.
Thinking about it, I believe that in eating food that was mistreated, it is simply a form of karma when we get sick or become overweight from this food.
Now, one thing that I need to start working on is getting back into the habit of exercising. I lack motivation in this as it seems that I won't ever be as big and built as other guys so why bother? but I know I need to so that I can be healthy. any suggestions for this?
Life is good.
the music and movies I've been into lately:
Food, Inc.
National Geographic Drugs Taboo
How to Cook Your life
The Big Lebowski

the flaming lips
joe bonamassa
sigur ros as usual
the glitch mob
the eagles

I'm finally taking some initiative with my photography. I'm going out and asking people if they would let me shoot them and asking if they'd be interested. I have at least one or two shoots in the making, and we'll see where it goes from there...
Here is a verse that I plan on putting on facebook both to stir up controversy and to hopefully help people open their minds up and build their faith.

And when you pray, do not be like the hypocrites, for they love to pray standing in the synagogues and on the street corners to be seen by men. I tell you the truth, they have received their reward in full. But when you pray, go into your room, close the door and pray to your Father, who is unseen. Then your Father, who sees what is done in secret, will reward you." Matthew 6:5-6 NIV

Well, that's all for now. looking forward to hearing people's opinions!

Opening thoughts on spirituality and consciousness

I grew up in relatively evangelical christian schools and thus I grew up as a Christian.
However, it was in the summer of 2009 that I really started to question my faith.
At first I was scared of the idea of the idea that maybe my religion wasn't right, and I couldn't believe I could start to doubt something I had always been taught was right. However, once I stepped out of that shell and really opened my mind to other possibilities, I have been extremely liberated. I have not given up some of the main teachings of oJesus such as love your neighbor, so on and so forth, but I do not believe in god the way christianity does anymore.
Upon research, deep thought, and talking with my mentor, I have seen the possibility and what I believe to be truth that we all have an inner god within us. It is simply a matter of killing back the ego enough to allow that inner god to present itself in you.
I do not believe that many of the "sins" or "temptations" are bad. They're merely human impulses that are completely natural. Thus I see no reason why we should be punished for acting according to how we were made.
To put it simply, I believe that to be a good person, and have a good life after this one, you must kill the ego, and live for love, and love everyone.
It is a constant effort.
Keep going. Sprial out.

First Blog. No better day to begin

Well, I've been reading my cousin's blog for a couple months or so now, and I decided I wanted to start one of my own.
I'm not entirely sure what I hope to achieve in writing this blog, but that only increases the fun of it all. I think that purpose will unveil itself as I write more and more.
Today was basically what I describe as Perfect. It started with a hike through the Bosque with Kate, Oly, and crew (I interned for Kate and Oly last spring in my senior year of highschool). It was a great hike, and the weather was beautiful.
After the hike, I had my hair cut and cleaned up, leaving me feeling pretty fresh. Next, I went by the house to pick up my first Teavana order that finally came in. Mom and I went through some of the teas, smelling them and such. We decided to brew a half mug of the Fruta Bomba Green Tea. It was delicious. It has a great taste of papaya to it.
I then drove over to work...oh work. My job and I have quite the love-hate relationship. Days I don't do well, I can't stand it. Fortunately, today was a good day. I got several solid sales, thus giving me a great line hour.
After work, I headed to the mall, got a new lip ring (which I am having issues getting in), and some crisp new shirts from express. I'm pretty happy about my purchases...
Finally I headed back to the dorms, with new clothes, new hair, and new tea in tote. The boys and I skated for a couple hours before we finally decided to call it an evening.
Oh how could I forget! The season 6 premier of Supernatural was tonight! It left me extremely confused, but even more excited to find out what's going on.
Well, my mug of Tranquil Dreams is almost empty, so I suppose it's time to TRY to do some yoga (I'm not flexible at all!!! lol) and then hit the hay.
Tomorrow's topic: My spiritual beliefs, and the folks who helped me to see.