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Adventure Addiction

Tue, 03 Jun 2008 05:40:21 GMT

Wow, gotta tell ya, i think ive recaptured my adventurous old me this summer!! Ever since ive been released from the clutches of college, i have been regaining my adventurous side once more haha. Im a kid who loves to explore, face challenges, and expreince whole new levels of thrill in life. Today me and my boy Adam traveled all around boiling spings, mount holly, and carlisle seeking adventure out like we always do. At first, we stopped by Adam's girl friend's Horse barn thingy to watch her exercise her horse, i think his name was nick. OMGSH i actually got to take the horse for a WALK!!!!!!! haha i felt soo crazy leading around this 2000 pound animal who was like sooo much bigger than i was. I was a lil scared that he would step on my toe, but i handled the situation pretty calmly. After we cleaned off the horse and took him in for the night, i gave my baby a call to see if she wanted to join our group. Unfortuantly i think she was busy, darn the luck, it would of been so fun to have her with us. We then went back to old boiling springs to figure out our next jouney, Meg went home and dropped me and Adam off at my place. When we were there, i totally forgot that i had to drop my car off for expection, oops lol. So back on the road we went. We drove down to midus and left "Bam Bam" in the lot (thats the name of my car ROCK). after that we realized that we had no vehicle to get us around soooooooo, we began walking the streets of carlisle. Its funny because adam is a very tall karate kid who knows how to take a man down in two seconds and im this easy going blonde kid who is in his own happy little world. We then desided to walk to Meg's house because thats where Adam last left his car. But, she happens to live like 18 blocks away haha. so we went up and down streets acting like our crazy obnoxious selves and we started singing musicals too :P. So at last we get to megs house when the crazy idea comes up about seeing Iron Man. So off we went once more to the movie theaters, like 2 seconds before the movie starts. It was just me n adam because meg felt sick or something. and dude...THAT MOVIE WAS AMAZING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! AHHHHHHH AWESOME!!!!! I WANNA BE IRON MAN WHEN I GROW UP!!!!!!!!!!!!! lol. haha so after the movie lets out, me and Adam were going a little crazy with trying to do iron man attack moves and being really loud. We then go into the parking lot and throw this radom bouncy ball around that we found on our journey through carlisle. NOW, heres where it gets to the most thrilling part. As soon as we enter Adams car, hes like "Vail...I wonder how fast i can go with my car" lol, i was like "awwww man, im going to die tonight" so before we even get on the main road, he spins out in the parking lot and does a donut. We started driving down forge road, the final stretcht to my house....and he slams on the gas. Hahah i was like awww man awwwwwww man eyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy. we ended going 120 miles per hour speeding past cars swift as can be. Let me tell u....it was probably one of the most thrilling expreiences of my life. I would of never ever gone that fast in my life if it wasnt for adam haha. All in all it was a freakin sweeeeeeeeeeeet night full of many adventures and crazy times. And i sit here now at my computer, half asleep typing this in 1:40 in the morning. I think its time to wrap things up, good night guys, and ROCK THE ARTS \../ (>_<) \../

Art into the Night

Sun, 11 May 2008 21:08:04 GMT

Wow, last night was one of the most thrilling art expreiences I've ever had since my senior art show!! Me and my best friend Billy were hired as Caricature artists at my cousins prom. Boy, let me tell you, they went ALLLLLLLLLLL out for their prom. I guess this was an after prom party which was held in the gym, but what it consisted of was pure awesomeness. Their was a Indie Anna Jones exhibit with tourches and dugeon looking stuff, their was a Pirates of the Carribean exhibit with a pirate skeloton riding a boat with a sea scape back-drop, their was a HollyWood exhibit with a red carpet and a HUGE sign in the front of the school, and their was a casino exhibit with gambling and card games. I was superly impressed with all the hardcore work that went into such a event. Anywho, back to me n Billy's artistic story. So yeah, from the start i was a little nervious because we havent drawn a whole lot of caricatures in a while. But when ever we busted out our drawing pads and popped out our markers, the crowds came a coming. And dude, it was extraodiarily amazingly fun, me and bp had a blast drawing people and giving them silly bodies. It was always great to reveal the drawing to the couple after we were finished and to hear them clap, giggle, and be amazed. It wasnt scary at all, we just had loads of fun and it showed in our work. And the best part about it was.............their was a $150 paycheck for the each of us. After we packed up and said our goodbye's, we hit the road 4:15 a.m. hahaha. We made it at my house by 5:30a.m. and shut out like a light switch. Twas a wonderful experience with Art into the Night

The Loss of a Precious gift

Sat, 26 Apr 2008 03:04:10 GMT

I dont even know how to begin this entry.... right now im lost wthin myself. It all started last tuseday the 15th when i had my church band practice. Ather the session was over, i had a very intense ringing in my ear. I wasnt scared at first because this has happend many times before...although this one never went away. It is has now been a week and three days and the ringing still consumes my ears. I was very shooked so i decided to research why my ears were ringing much longer than they normally do. I found out that what i have is a disorder entitled Tinnitus, which is a constant ringing in the ear due to noise damage and other damages. The ringing...............................doesnt go away. So far there is no real cure for this disorder. Basically, my ears will be ringing for the rest of my life. I am very frightened, stressed, and depressed knowing that i will have a high pitched ringing noise forever. I am afraid to go to sleep at night because when there is no noise at all around me, the tinnitus is the most intense. The silence is very deadly to me now, i can never get away and relax. This is all to much for me knowing that finals are just around the corner, i cannot focus at all. I dont think i will be in a rock band for much longer. After six years of being a musician, im finally being punished for all the loud concerts and band practices. All i have left is my faith, my girlfriend, my art, and my goal to be an art teacher. Right now this is so much to handle at once. I feel that over the ages i will figure out how to deal with my Tinnitus. I will get by, i still have much ahead of me. If i cannot enjoy the sounds around me, i will do my best to help others enjoy the world around them.

Wonderful stroll with my Love

Sun, 06 Apr 2008 03:23:43 GMT

This day was one of those days where everything seems delightful and pleasent. I got to see my long awaited girlfriend, i couldnt be more happy just to see her smiling face in my presence. She made all my stress and burden sadness disappeare for the day. We took a wonderous stroll in the woods, next to the old lake, an occation in which i long awaited. It was quite peaceful to listen to the birds sing, the wind sway the trees, and the rushing of the water in a nearby creek. Along the journey, we exchanged old stories and wonderous ideas of the future holds. I took her on one of my favorite paths, one in which branches off the main trail. We stopped to look at a moss covered tree and smelled the fresh air. Then my baby did the cutest thing, something in which i will never forget. She was i guess a lil ways back and i was just kinda roming around, when all of a sudden, she pounced on my back and held me tight ^_^. hehe, it was so adorable, I've always wanted a cute experience like that. It was truly a nice refreshing walk, one that we truly needed after so much intense college pressure. It was a wonderful stroll with my Love <3333

Holding on by a Thread

Wed, 02 Apr 2008 19:40:00 GMT

The past couple of weeks have been nothing but stress. Everything has piled up to the very end, and im realizing that it may not be possible to complete the many priorities i possess on my shoulders. Life just seems much harder than it used to be. I seriously cannot even think strait, i lose everything and forget the basics of life. My mind is so consumed with my studies that all else is forgotten. I really need a break from all this, i don't know how much longer i can hold on. Even an entire day away from everything would be refreshing and reviving. Sometimes i feel like everything is against me, trying to have me fail and watch me crash and burn. But, i then realize that im not a person who quits, no matter what, i will accomplish my goals. I just need to understand that its only going to get harder than it is right now this last month. I have to focus and ignore all distractions, im in college for one reason, to be a teacher, and i will be a teacher.

A walk around memories:first person story

Thu, 20 Mar 2008 00:54:49 GMT

"College work seems to be drowning me like never before. I cannot think the way i used to, things just aren't what they were, its tearing me appart" I thought to myself as i searched the web for information on Art Education. I have been here the whole day, forcing myself to write a 2 papers and a journal analysis, i have so many thoughts in my head i just wanna explode. I hit my head on the desk to releave some stress...but i just layed it there for a while. After a good five minutes of my head lying on my desk I arose to look out my window. I noticed the neutral colors in the sky with grays, reds, and purples. A storm had just past and the remains were quite calming. I needed to get out, i needed to experience the day before it would leave me. I immediately left my room, worked my way down the stairs and to the front door i found myself. I turned the nob slowly, like i was afraid to see what was behind the door. As soon as I turned it all the way, the door seemed to burst open from the wind. Rays of gray lights shined through the doorway, bathing my face with reds and purples. I felt like the world was pulling me out my house and directing me in the path ahead. I caught myself before i tripped, trying to take in the outside environment. I began my jouney at the foot of the hill outside my house. The world around me had so much life in it even though it was nearing dusk. The wind whispered through the trees, the clouds above were traveling over my head, shading and shining my path, in the distance i heard wind chimes playing beauitful/erie songs as i walked past, and the smell of the fresh, warm, spring air surrounded me. I walked by the old grave yard next to the school and memories instantly flooded my head of walking home after school. As i went on i passed things here and there that stirred up many memories of past years. I held each memory dear, I felt like i had traveled back to my younger years and was reliving my life. I took off my glasses while passing the old play ground and felt as if i was in a dream. My vision was blurred a bit, but it made my walk even more interesting. Down by the old lake i went, stopping ever so often to check out the beautiful houses. I was the only one out at this time of night, but it never felt more lively before. I made my way to an old trail that led to a dam, however, i became a lil frightened as i went further and further into the woods. Sadly, i turned back, but it was such a exciting feeling i felt in me. At this point, i knew i should probaby start heading home, it was getting dark quick so i continued my jouney by the lake again. This time around, i noticed how beauitful the reflections of distant lights were dancing on the lake as i strolled by. The more i walked next to the lake, the more it felt like one of my dreams coming to life. Crossing the road, i walked down past the Tavern, smelling the delecious sents engulfing the area. I felt lighter than air on the final stretch home. As i entered my door, my whole perception had changed on life. I feel more at peace and determined to live the rest of my life to the fullest. What a wonderful walk.

~true story of a walk around distant memories~

Life and how we Live it

Wed, 19 Mar 2008 23:12:02 GMT

Well, many things have happen since my last entry. It was me n my baby's one year annivesary <3, i finished my movie, i filled out my application for Indiana this summer, I got inducted into the Phi Theta Kappa organization, and ive been drowning in homework. I want to get the best out of life, since i only have one, i want to live it as full as I can. College unfortunately takes over much time and energy, but I am learning a lot. I feel more prepared for the world than i did in high school. My wish is to live a life with my girl friend in our dream house ^_^. Ive already sketched out ideas and blue prints for the perfect artistic house. I believe i have accomplished much so far, but theres still so much more i want to do. I think for now I will focus on school and achieve the geatest of grades. Summer will be a good time to get more things done. I still have two more GINORMOUS paintings to do, i need to finish my book im writing, i want to be in summer fair (a summer musical), and plenty more. Well, im getting back to my studies, until next time, god bless and ROCK THE ARTS \../ (>_<) \../

My vision has successfully come to life

Fri, 14 Mar 2008 04:04:14 GMT

I can't believe it......it actually happened...even better that i envisioned. My movie, in which i have spoken about in my past entries, is complete with a professional look. When I first wrote the story, i thought my visions could only be visable to me and the feel of the movie wouldn't be to my fancy. However, after seeing the final showdown, it actually turned out way past my expectations and even my visions. Everything worked so wonderfully together, i couldn't of asked for more spectacular footage. Thank you to all who have helped my vision come to life (Justin, Alex, and my lovely Lys <3). I couldn't of done it without you, your hard work is much appreciated. Extra thanks to you lys, it was always one of my lil fantasies to be in one of my paintings with u ^_~. I love u so much, and the film itself shows much emotion and love. Well, for all you who didn't have the chance to see it yet, come to the BS film fest. later all

WAYYY REDICULOUSLY AWESOMELYTISINGISM

Sun, 02 Mar 2008 18:06:14 GMT

Yes, AWESOMELYTISINGISM is a word in the dictionary found beside the words DELCIOULSYREDICULOUS and CRAZYCOOLFUNKYFRESHSPAZYTASTICLYGRANDTASTIC...*huff puuff.gasps for air* I should write a book of all the crazy things i say. Sometimes i make up words as i go along in my day. I may take commonly said words and VAILINIZE them into a ultra pumping manly sounding word. like instead of of chocolate i say SHOCKOLATE, sounds a lot more energized the the normal type. or like instead of pooh bare i say DRULE BEAR.....eh.......hehe thats manly right???? Anywho, i gots to study for schoo and stuff. SEEEYA when books dont own my life lol. GACK BOO BOOKS, go away. NO NO NOOOOOOOO EYYYYYYYYYY. THE BOOKS ARE DRAGING ME AWAY WAT A WORLD AAAAAAAAACK *holds onto desk with all of might*, *gets tickled, spazes out and lets go* SEE U NEXT YEAR. o good news all, ITS ME AND LYS'S 11 MONTH ANIVERSERY, hehe ill write a romantic entry after this silly one, gotta add some silly flavor to life. WEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE ROCK, YAY HAPPPPPPPPPY BUTTERFLIES, RAINBOWS, UNI-CORNS, BUNNY RABBITS. <333333333333 ^_^_^_^_^_^_^_&

Smiling no matter what

Tue, 26 Feb 2008 23:54:23 GMT

I've come to realize an interesting aspect on life today. Today was one of those dark, gloomy, depressing, rainy, sunless, gray skies day, however, i still managed to force myself to be bright and cheery. By forcing happiness upon myself, i just accepted the fact that it was a happy day. I kind of saw my cheer spread to other people who had a grim look upon their face. Even when times seem like they will never brighten up, i somehow force myself to believe they will, and this makes the day a little better. But yes, i am a little gloomy today, even though i don't show it. I like to deal with my matters on my own and not involve other people when doing so. I'm getting very overwhelmed again with countless priorities and working. I find it very hard to focus on one important subject when they're all equally important. I am still trying to find easier ways to accomplish my many tasks without waiting to the last minute or not getting sleep. School spreads me thin with all the constant Expectations and numerous assignments dispersed. But, the thing i need to focus on is motivation. The key flavor of how everything is awesome lol. Sometimes i just have to punch myself in the face and say "deal with it". I am very hard on myself with everything I do. It's either perfect in my eyes or unfinished. I've managed to loose myself in my own writing again lol. Sometimes its nice to get everything out of your head and onto paper. I can better understand myself in that way. Well, I think I rambled enough. Till next time, stay in school, hold doors upon for people, and steal cookies when nobodies looking ^_~, jk lys i don't steal cookies, u gave them to me ^_^ kangju good boy <3