In the Morning and Amazing

I can be really slow at getting ready in the morning, but I've decided that's only because it's my favorite time of day. I open my eyes and just like that, I am awake again, almost reborn, a chance to do it again and build upon the previous day's activities. I just want to read and play guitar, but I gotta take my stupid car into the shop...maybe after.

On a side note, I wish girls were able to take more of their own initiative. Don't humor me.

Family

Family is truly a strong force. Sometimes I feel like it could be easier without them, as there would no longer be the grasp that seems to restrain you from giving in to everything you want to do and say in your life. On the other hand, they provide so much that is necessary to survive in this world. Think of all of the advantages we have due to our families, and it doesn't stop with our parents, I am talking way back, following the lineage down its line. Inheritance is an incredible thing, and it is important to remember that they do hold meaning. Even a simple pair of black dress shoes that happened to fit are to be thankful for. This weekend reminded me that, while there may be a lot of different ideologies and thoughts on life, family can get over there differences and sympathize once again.  It is difficult to be the only one smiling at a grave, but I feel like I may burst with happiness at the thought that my grandfather, Nicholas Pasquale Miceli, came to see six generations of this family, and left with his thoughts in order and mind at ease.  A proud and gentle man, the last full blooded Italian, his legacy will continue on through myself and those to come.

If it's the truth, then it doesn't matter if it happened or not.

Es Muss Sein!

Be sure to watch past 1:55

"There has to be evil so that good can prove its purity above it."
- Buddha

"The very atmosphere of firearms anywhere and everywhere restrains evil interference - they deserve a place of honor with all that's good."

- George Washington

There is tragedy and there is triumph, there is lightness and there is weight. 

Hey, Back Door

I was there when the buildings came alive.
Breathing, growing, eliminating sky.
The unconscious beasts continued as before,
one after one
until their work was done.
But there I sat and watched it all,
an infinity of time,
with its buildings so tall.

1/2

Well it hit me, one more semester and then I will be facing graduation. I must say I am filled with good feelings. While everything is sure to drastically change as friends move away forever and kids grow into adults, I am happy to say that this is no longer a worry to me. Learning to let go is a great characteristic to have, as new exciting things are sure to happen in the future. I am proud with the progress I have made in improving myself and I am beginning to see that it pays off in the end. Long term rewards are so much more valuable than instant gratification. I feel born again, always having something to look forward too. I used to be someone who always dreaded the next day, but I have become someone who is excited about it. Winter break, we're about to have some fun.

Some Pointers

You can't have a clean mind without a clean living space. Strive for purity, clean up after yourself, take pride in your possessions.

If there's a long wait ahead, and you feel your wasting your time, fill the gap with constructive activity.

The natural way is always the right way, chemicals are caustic, water is pure.

Always assume everyone is famous, you never know who you're talking to.

Leisure time is a luxury, turn off the TV, turn boredom into gratitude.

Don't just hear, listen. We are social beings, we were born to share.

Your body goes to incredible lengths to keep you alive, respect it. 

A cold wind on your face is a blessing, you can feel.

If you don't want to, but you can, then you should.

Showers don't just clean the body, steam rises up.

If you open your mouth, someone will listen. 

Balance is key, enjoy a little of everything.

Passion should find you.

Time is on your side.

Bite the bullet.

Be courageous. 

Be thankful.

Be humble.

Be stoic.