Week 5: Sorry it took soo long.

I'd like to just start off by saying that my heart goes out to the family and friends of Joshua Pratt Hooper, who tragically lost his life on Saturday in a shooting accident. You are in my prayers.

I promise not to make this entry a gloomy one though. I believe we get enough of that from our daily news and daily lives. Lets try and focus on the positive things in life. What is it that helps you get through the day? A loved one, a pet, or a hobby? Whatever it is that makes you happy, cling to it and appreciate it. Lately for me I've really come to realize that my family is what makes me keep going. I may not be around alot, but I truly to believe that I would be lost without them. They say that November is the month of thanks giving. Well, i am first and foremost thankful for my parents and siblings.

I'm not lying when I say that my life has been quite the rollercoaster this week. I have had many ups. But I also have had an equal amount of downs. So I'm left feeling neutral. Content. But hopes remain bright. I'm very excited to see where my life is going to take me next. I'd like to already know what's coming my way, be one step ahead, but that isn't really how life works. We live one day at a time. If we have our feet grounded, we will be ready for whatever life throws at us. If your feet aren't set, then you better get them there, because one can only predict that our lives will get harder with time. The economy, politics, natural disasters, and the media are all getting worse. We all need to be ready. Well, as ready as we can be. Make that effort to be one step ahead.

On a more worldly note, one of my greatest vices is video games. I am very nerdily happy for the releases of my two favorite video game series. Halo and Call of Duty. Don't hate on me for it. I still love you... Anyways, i just wish i could get the games for free instead of paying 60 bucks a pop. Oh well, I guess it is my punishment.

I'm going to do something a little bit different with my songs of the week this time. It will be a throwback edition. A tribute to some of my favorite songs of all time.
1. Soul Meets Body - Death Cab for Cutie. One song that if I hear it, I must sing it. It dates back to my early beginnings with music. One that helped me get started.
2. Sweetness - Jimmy Eat World. Favorite track from the third album i ever owned. Mind blowing and will always have a special place in my heart.
3. All These Things That I've Done - The Killers. The first album I ever purchased. One of the best I've ever purchased. One of the greatest tracks of all time. Hands Down.

Well until next time.

Ps. Go with your gut. Don't wimp out, because the risk brings reward.