To answer the question plain and simple...of course it does. For example, I love my Blazers! I love the fact that we are going to be a great team. I love my family for who they are whether on a good day or bad day, knowing that they are always going to be there for me. But that is what makes them family...knowing that if you get in a huge fight, knowing that getting a good sleep and you will act as if nothing had happened because of love that exists in family.
Now ask yourself, does love exist. Everyone knows who I am and what I believe in life. But I have to say, that being where I am in life, I am happy. I really am, I have the greatest of friends that are letting me stay in their condo, and I am more than willing to help them out along with my other friends to help them out in anyway possible. I love that they are always there for me and knowing that they are looking out for me.
When it comes to relationships...everyone knows that my relationship life has been a personal movie...I swear, If I meet the right people in Hollywood, my love life would be a box office smash right under "The Dark Knight" You could even title my movie, "The Dark Love" Because it is pretty dark at the moment. But where am I going with this thing called a Blog...oh yes, Love.
I feel like I'm giving a talk in church...if you look love up in the dictionary it reads... a profoundly tender, passionate affection for another person. But when it comes to life, I think the world has turned in such a way that people are no longer in love with who the other person other than only if that significant other is able to take care of them...possibly love them. I don't have a college degree, sue me! But when I go out on dates, and the talk about what school did you go to, how much money are you going to be making for me, what kind of car do you drive...it comes down to this...I graduated from the University of Century. AKA Century High School AKA High School Diploma. Don't get me wrong, I know that having a college education is a very important thing to have in life, I wish I had mine now, but I don't...things just haven't worked out the way I thought they would. But to hear that girls will no longer see me because I don't have a college degree...wow.
So it begs to ask the question...do people truly fall in love with each other anymore? I would say this...I truly hope so. In today's society, everyone is looking for Mr. or Mrs. Perfect. I am going to go out on a limb and say that people are more in love with the idea that "my man, or woman" has a degree from Stanford and a Masters from Harvard. They are also in love with the idea that driving around a Beamer or Lexus is a great idea...
The biggest shows on the TV today are the Bachelor, or the Bachelorette...WHY? Oh yes, Love. It's something that people want to find, but they have to go through 25 men or women to actually find it. I think that's a big reason today that people are not getting married, that is unless you go to BYU...but people wish it were that easy and I think some expect it to be that easy. It's not. And I don't think it will ever be that easy, but that is what makes it fun. The dating game, which I hate!
To end...I do believe that love does exist, it's just a matter of checking everything off a checklist that people have made to determine whether or not they are worthy of actually hearing those 3 words that maybe some people say too early in a relationship...I love you!
Saturday, July 26, 2008
Tuesday, June 3, 2008
In Facebook We Trust...
Isn't it funny how when you get online to check your facebook...and don't tell me you don't. That's the reason you are reading this, right? Right. Anyways, I think it's great how people use facebook to show how happy they are, or in some cases just how sad they are. And I'm not saying sad as in, "boy that's sad," just sad or not happy at the moment. And you know nothing is official until you see it on facebook. You may ask yourself...I wonder if Girl A is going out with Boy A...well let's check Facebook. SURVEY SAYS..."in a relationship!" Or the best is when you wonder when your friends are going to get married and boom...everyone in your little circle of trust...which may be 20, but also may be 450 know that you are now single because of Facebook. I don't think it's going to be too much longer before we see someone propose on Facebook. You look on the "status update" and you see the "will you marry me?" I'm sure that's been done already... The best part is when you look online and you get to see who else is online and notice that the same people are on everytime you get on...either you have incredible timing to get online at the same time...or you sit in front of your computer wishing and wanting to hear from some girl or boy you have a crush on and hope they say something to you...It's okay, someday it just may happen to you...
To end this little paragraph, if you can take one thing from this...FACEBOOK doesn't lie.
PS If you still have myspace, don't be surprised if Chris Hansen from Dateline NBC knocks on your door and asks why you were on there... :)
Oh yea...GO BLAZERS!
To end this little paragraph, if you can take one thing from this...FACEBOOK doesn't lie.
PS If you still have myspace, don't be surprised if Chris Hansen from Dateline NBC knocks on your door and asks why you were on there... :)
Oh yea...GO BLAZERS!
Monday, May 12, 2008
It's been too long...
Okay, so here I was thinking that I was going to be able to write in this once a week...hahaha! Good job Brent...
Anyways, better late than never I guess. This past weekend was a great weekend for me for many reasons. First and foremost it was an opportunity to tell your mother how much you love them, and to my mother, I love her very much. She has done so much for me, well it's almost too much and I will be eternally grateful for her friendship and everything she has done for me. It was also very nice to show other mothers who have been there for me to show them my love as well. I feel very blessed in my life to have so many people looking out for me, I want them to know I love them all very much and I try my hardest to return the love to them. One of the greatest blessings in my life is to have so many great influences in my life to where I know wherever I am, I will always have a family member to talk to or even a very close family friend. I feel as though, all of my friends...I consider them to be family.
Saturday night, I was called at 9pm to give a talk in the Tanasbourne Ward and of course without falter or doubt, I agreed to help out Bro. Hayden as it was a last second talk, but I loved every minute. Do you ever feel like things happen for a reason, or you were supposed to be there for that reason? I guess that is where this little thing, called "the plan" takes place. I had my talk all planned out and I realized at the very end of the talk, why I was asked to give it. It was on "Worth of a Soul" I have many family relatives who arent very active in the church at the time, and I know they are going through times, but I feel like the only thing I can do as a member of a great family I belong to is love them. This world, is all about showing love. Judging, I will admit its tough to not do that. That's why love should overpower all...through thick and thin, the love will never leave.
I have many friends who are tying the knot this summer, which means the golden question of whats going on with me...well I'm ready for it. Can't wait! I am very happy for all of them...you know who you are, and I couldn't be more happy. Love is going around everywhere and it's not even February.
Until next time, Go Blazers! :)
Anyways, better late than never I guess. This past weekend was a great weekend for me for many reasons. First and foremost it was an opportunity to tell your mother how much you love them, and to my mother, I love her very much. She has done so much for me, well it's almost too much and I will be eternally grateful for her friendship and everything she has done for me. It was also very nice to show other mothers who have been there for me to show them my love as well. I feel very blessed in my life to have so many people looking out for me, I want them to know I love them all very much and I try my hardest to return the love to them. One of the greatest blessings in my life is to have so many great influences in my life to where I know wherever I am, I will always have a family member to talk to or even a very close family friend. I feel as though, all of my friends...I consider them to be family.
Saturday night, I was called at 9pm to give a talk in the Tanasbourne Ward and of course without falter or doubt, I agreed to help out Bro. Hayden as it was a last second talk, but I loved every minute. Do you ever feel like things happen for a reason, or you were supposed to be there for that reason? I guess that is where this little thing, called "the plan" takes place. I had my talk all planned out and I realized at the very end of the talk, why I was asked to give it. It was on "Worth of a Soul" I have many family relatives who arent very active in the church at the time, and I know they are going through times, but I feel like the only thing I can do as a member of a great family I belong to is love them. This world, is all about showing love. Judging, I will admit its tough to not do that. That's why love should overpower all...through thick and thin, the love will never leave.
I have many friends who are tying the knot this summer, which means the golden question of whats going on with me...well I'm ready for it. Can't wait! I am very happy for all of them...you know who you are, and I couldn't be more happy. Love is going around everywhere and it's not even February.
Until next time, Go Blazers! :)
Thursday, April 17, 2008
Does Change Happen?
It's late...but I just got done playing basketball and can't quite sleep and had a few thoughts run through my head. And since all my friends are asleep at the moment, I got to thinking...too much in fact. (Tylenol, please.)
First, how the heck do I put pics on this site anyways?! I think my site is missing some pics of some Blazers...anyways, the reason I am writing my blog tonight and it might be rather short, but may have a quick punch...just as nyquil would.
Do people in fact change? I think that's a question most of us should ask ourselves...does change happen overnight? Do we think we are a changed person, when on the outside, your friends see the same you? Change happens with time, and yes, change does happen, but I think some parts never change...and no one can do anything to stop it. It's one thing to work on the things you are trying to change, but it's also another thing...to say you have changed when the people on the outside say..."no change there"
Change happens for a reason. Some people move when they don't think they should. Some people break up relationships when they were totally comfortable being with that special someone. Some people actually give up Blazer tickets when they know there is something else better out there. (I don't know who I'm talking about there?!)
As most people start out there talks in church with..."Websters Dictionary says the following.." okay, well this is what it does say about change...to make the form, nature, content, future course, etc., of (something) different from what it is or from what it would be if left alone:
When people want to lose weight or change...they go to a personal trainer. When people want to change the way they dress, they go to a stylist. When people want to change their hair...they go to get a haircut by someone else. We cannot change on our own...nor do I think it's possible. If you would like to change the way you were in the past...talk to a close friend. If you don't talk, don't think you're changing...
First, how the heck do I put pics on this site anyways?! I think my site is missing some pics of some Blazers...anyways, the reason I am writing my blog tonight and it might be rather short, but may have a quick punch...just as nyquil would.
Do people in fact change? I think that's a question most of us should ask ourselves...does change happen overnight? Do we think we are a changed person, when on the outside, your friends see the same you? Change happens with time, and yes, change does happen, but I think some parts never change...and no one can do anything to stop it. It's one thing to work on the things you are trying to change, but it's also another thing...to say you have changed when the people on the outside say..."no change there"
Change happens for a reason. Some people move when they don't think they should. Some people break up relationships when they were totally comfortable being with that special someone. Some people actually give up Blazer tickets when they know there is something else better out there. (I don't know who I'm talking about there?!)
As most people start out there talks in church with..."Websters Dictionary says the following.." okay, well this is what it does say about change...to make the form, nature, content, future course, etc., of (something) different from what it is or from what it would be if left alone:
When people want to lose weight or change...they go to a personal trainer. When people want to change the way they dress, they go to a stylist. When people want to change their hair...they go to get a haircut by someone else. We cannot change on our own...nor do I think it's possible. If you would like to change the way you were in the past...talk to a close friend. If you don't talk, don't think you're changing...
Thursday, April 10, 2008
Now what?!
Okay...lame am I! I thought I was going to be able to write in this bloggy blog on a weekly basis. Well I also thought the Blazers were going to make the playoffs this year, so I guess it shows you what I know.
So much to write this week, I don't know where to start. First, I will start with the Blazers, and why not, I have no one else to write about. I attended the Blazer/Laker game with a certain "BIF" or better known as the lion. Anyways, it was a great game. Very entertaining, and for those keeping track at home, I swore a total of 0 times, yes ZERO. And that was after a Odom Flagrant foul on Brandon. And Kobe complaining like fat kid who can't have his cake. Great game and of course a plus that we beat them pretty good.
My thoughts this week turn towards a certain general conference that church holds twice a year. And it's the best time of year, as I tell all my friends, it's Church on TV. Can life get any better? Well, maybe if the Blazers won the finals...just kiddin! But I was able to watch the Saturday morning session and what a great feeling that was to set apart our new President and Prophet of the church, President Thomas S. Monson. The church is in good hands, and good humor, and no I'm not talking about the ice cream treat, although does sound good at the moment. Anyways, I'm not about to bare my testimony here on the blog, I can save that for the next fast Sunday as I prepare my talk for testimo....errrrrrr NO TALKS OR...15 MINUTE STORIES OF HOW YOU DECIDED TO PICK THAT PAIR OF SHOES...DURING FAST AND TESTIMONY MEETING. End of griping for those that gripe at church. You know who you are...actually I don't even know if I know who you are, but you do!
And lastly, it's time for Dr. Brent AKA "Hitch" to put his 2 cents in about relationships, since I don't have one, it's easy for me to talk about. The more and more I think about it, people these days are fixated on the idea of finding the perfect other. Do people not know, they don't exist!? I mean if they did, we would all be happy right now. There would not be a match.com or eharmony.com for that matter to put our savings towards to find the soulmate. I think it's a matter of looking past the past, and living for the future...and really looking for who you will be able to be best friends with. I know we have all heard the same analogy, but trying to find that "Best Friend" because having a friendship is so huge compared to everything else. Friends always get in fights over the stupidest things, and stay friends. But boyfriends and girlfriends break up and usually can't stand to be around each other for a certain time until they decide that being friends is okay. Sometimes one of the two takes longer than the other to realize that being friends is good. But here's my advice when it comes to dating...actually I don't have any, but if you did want any...go on Maury Povich and take a lie detector test or you can give me some money on my paypal account and I will probably end up making fun of you or telling a dumb joke to make it worth your while.
To finish the second annual blog of my blog I wish to end this by saying...stay tuned for the third annual blog of my blog to read the bloggy blog.
So much to write this week, I don't know where to start. First, I will start with the Blazers, and why not, I have no one else to write about. I attended the Blazer/Laker game with a certain "BIF" or better known as the lion. Anyways, it was a great game. Very entertaining, and for those keeping track at home, I swore a total of 0 times, yes ZERO. And that was after a Odom Flagrant foul on Brandon. And Kobe complaining like fat kid who can't have his cake. Great game and of course a plus that we beat them pretty good.
My thoughts this week turn towards a certain general conference that church holds twice a year. And it's the best time of year, as I tell all my friends, it's Church on TV. Can life get any better? Well, maybe if the Blazers won the finals...just kiddin! But I was able to watch the Saturday morning session and what a great feeling that was to set apart our new President and Prophet of the church, President Thomas S. Monson. The church is in good hands, and good humor, and no I'm not talking about the ice cream treat, although does sound good at the moment. Anyways, I'm not about to bare my testimony here on the blog, I can save that for the next fast Sunday as I prepare my talk for testimo....errrrrrr NO TALKS OR...15 MINUTE STORIES OF HOW YOU DECIDED TO PICK THAT PAIR OF SHOES...DURING FAST AND TESTIMONY MEETING. End of griping for those that gripe at church. You know who you are...actually I don't even know if I know who you are, but you do!
And lastly, it's time for Dr. Brent AKA "Hitch" to put his 2 cents in about relationships, since I don't have one, it's easy for me to talk about. The more and more I think about it, people these days are fixated on the idea of finding the perfect other. Do people not know, they don't exist!? I mean if they did, we would all be happy right now. There would not be a match.com or eharmony.com for that matter to put our savings towards to find the soulmate. I think it's a matter of looking past the past, and living for the future...and really looking for who you will be able to be best friends with. I know we have all heard the same analogy, but trying to find that "Best Friend" because having a friendship is so huge compared to everything else. Friends always get in fights over the stupidest things, and stay friends. But boyfriends and girlfriends break up and usually can't stand to be around each other for a certain time until they decide that being friends is okay. Sometimes one of the two takes longer than the other to realize that being friends is good. But here's my advice when it comes to dating...actually I don't have any, but if you did want any...go on Maury Povich and take a lie detector test or you can give me some money on my paypal account and I will probably end up making fun of you or telling a dumb joke to make it worth your while.
To finish the second annual blog of my blog I wish to end this by saying...stay tuned for the third annual blog of my blog to read the bloggy blog.
Sunday, March 30, 2008
Waiting to be surprised...
I'd like to welcome myself to the wonderful world of blogging! I am now a blogonator, if that makes any sense at all. So Blog #1...here it goes!
So throughout my blogging life which will probably last 3-4 days just like everyone else's, I do not plan on mentioning names on my blog, Jordan, or will I plan to embarrass any of my friends, Ashley, who may or may not approve, Michael, of this Blog. The funniest part of this blog is the things that I may or may not talk about, my friends will know exactly what I'm talking about, so maybe I can try and mix it up a bit by dropping favorite Trail Blazers players names through my blog.
Arvydas and I just got done watching a movie tonight. It was a good one, and if you haven't seen the Real Life of Dan, I suggest it. It was a great one. One for the ages, just like Buck Williams. At the end of the movie, there was a great line..."wait to be surprised" PS, the blazers lost to lowly Bobcats tonight, how the *$(#*$( does that happen...anyways...There are so many of us out there who just want everything to happen now!! I have come to find out while becoming a, menace to society, that life is all about timing. I know many friends who have been shot down after 2 weeks of a great relationship where you don't stop talking to 2 years of a relationship where you don't stop fighting. It's all a prep test for us. I'm sure all of my readers, thanks mom, will tell you that everything happens for a reason. I've come to find out that I need to wait to be surprised. We will get nowhere in life if we try to make things work when everyone knows they won't. And we all need to remember that with our adventure of waiting to be surprised, we need to make as many friends and make as many people happy as we can in this short life. I can almost guarantee that at some point in the friendships you make, one or the other person is going to start a liking of the other...And then the following week it will be the other way around. It's just waiting for that day when you both find out, that you are both "in like" with each other. Cliff Robinson. And that day will come where all your friends will be so happy for you because you were "surprised" by what life has given you, Terry Porter. So in essence it's waiting for that time when the 2 will both be surprised by the other...Mark Bryant.
So what does this Blog mean tonight, I have no idea. But I do know that I need to wear a headband for the fans in the real cheap seats. Actually, let me just end tonight's session of the blog by saying...Life is a journey. We're not always going to know what is going to happen and that is what makes life so great. But at the same time there are some things we can't control and if we can't...we might as well grab a seat in Section 221 Row A Seat 1 and wait to be surprised. For the Blazers may win an NBA Championship, or you might find everything you ever wanted and more.
So throughout my blogging life which will probably last 3-4 days just like everyone else's, I do not plan on mentioning names on my blog, Jordan, or will I plan to embarrass any of my friends, Ashley, who may or may not approve, Michael, of this Blog. The funniest part of this blog is the things that I may or may not talk about, my friends will know exactly what I'm talking about, so maybe I can try and mix it up a bit by dropping favorite Trail Blazers players names through my blog.
Arvydas and I just got done watching a movie tonight. It was a good one, and if you haven't seen the Real Life of Dan, I suggest it. It was a great one. One for the ages, just like Buck Williams. At the end of the movie, there was a great line..."wait to be surprised" PS, the blazers lost to lowly Bobcats tonight, how the *$(#*$( does that happen...anyways...There are so many of us out there who just want everything to happen now!! I have come to find out while becoming a, menace to society, that life is all about timing. I know many friends who have been shot down after 2 weeks of a great relationship where you don't stop talking to 2 years of a relationship where you don't stop fighting. It's all a prep test for us. I'm sure all of my readers, thanks mom, will tell you that everything happens for a reason. I've come to find out that I need to wait to be surprised. We will get nowhere in life if we try to make things work when everyone knows they won't. And we all need to remember that with our adventure of waiting to be surprised, we need to make as many friends and make as many people happy as we can in this short life. I can almost guarantee that at some point in the friendships you make, one or the other person is going to start a liking of the other...And then the following week it will be the other way around. It's just waiting for that day when you both find out, that you are both "in like" with each other. Cliff Robinson. And that day will come where all your friends will be so happy for you because you were "surprised" by what life has given you, Terry Porter. So in essence it's waiting for that time when the 2 will both be surprised by the other...Mark Bryant.
So what does this Blog mean tonight, I have no idea. But I do know that I need to wear a headband for the fans in the real cheap seats. Actually, let me just end tonight's session of the blog by saying...Life is a journey. We're not always going to know what is going to happen and that is what makes life so great. But at the same time there are some things we can't control and if we can't...we might as well grab a seat in Section 221 Row A Seat 1 and wait to be surprised. For the Blazers may win an NBA Championship, or you might find everything you ever wanted and more.
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