Rambling

It is had been to long since I made a post of any kind. It seems like a lot has been going on but in reality it is just life. I tend to get bored of things and move on. This blog seems to be one of those things. I am going to try and get re-motivated. It seems one of my most popular post was my video about my big brother. It was recently his birthday and I re-posted it.

I was speaking to someone about the video. Something I noticed is that I seem to be the rock for those around me. The reason when emotions tend to want to take over. Honest to provide a moment of clarity or put things in perspective. People around tend to come to me for help when they are stuck or just need to talk. I think I am just a problem solver and an optimist (within reason of course).

People ask me how I am so “strong” or “calm” when things happen. I developed these strengths through the emotional and physical scare tissue (muscle) I have built over time. It all goes back to what I said in the video: If you are alive things aren’t that bad.

The next question is who does a rock for everyone else lean on. This was a simple question. It is a matter of two people. The person who raised me to be the way I am and myself. It more of just knowing that person is there that makes me feel at ease and makes things better. I do also lean on those closest to me. I lean on them to remind me of how lucky I am to have the people I have in my life, to remind me the simple things in life are what count the most and to remind me. That is enough rambling for now.

Broken bone. No big deal

I went for my first run since I broke my collarbone 4 weeks ago. Two complete miles and my arm is still attached. That is all.

Fantasy Football

Two for One 

I have been in three of the five games that get the trophy for closest game.

I also had Cobb, Branch, Harry Douglas, Charger's D/ST, Carpenter, Vinatieri and McGahee on my roster at some point.

RIP Steve Jobs

“Remembering that I’ll be dead soon is the most important tool I’ve ever encountered to help me make the big choices in life. Because almost everything — all external expectations, all pride, all fear of embarrassment or failure — these things just fall away in the face of death, leaving only what is truly important. Remembering that you are going to die is the best way I know to avoid the trap of thinking you have something to lose. You are already naked. There is no reason not to follow your heart.”
—Steve Jobs

His Contribution to this generations is unmeasurable. We have lost a great visionary that has changed our world. He was stubborn and controlling but that is part of his greatness. Steve is often left off the list of the most influential people of the last century but ranks amongst the greats like
Nelson Mandela, Bill Gates, Warren Buffett, Gandhi & Albert Einstein to name few. Steve will live on in history. May you Rest in Peace Steve.

Written on my iPhone4.

Down but never out

I am tired of this bad economy, I am tired of the people around me not getting good jobs, I am tired of selfish people, I am tired of being far away from my loves, I am tired of our political system, I am tired of being tired

I am over this broken collarbone, I am over Rochester, I am over the volatile market, I am over the NBA lockout, I am over her and her, I am over waiting, I am over this slump, I am over being over

I am worried I am losing my dreams, I am worried about becoming complacent, I am worried I am losing drive, I am worried my time is ticking, I am worried about my pumpkin, I am worried about the state of the economy, I am worried about our education system, I am worried about being worried

I think I am misunderstood, I think I am underrated, I think I am overrated,
I think I push to hard, I think I am used, I think I am strong, I think I have big things still to come, I think I think

I am ready for a new beginning, I am ready for a new location, I am ready for a new Misses, I am ready for new challenges, I am ready for new experiences, I am ready to make changes, I am ready for political, economical and educational change, I am ready to move forward. I am ready to be ready

Acts of kindness

One of my favorite things to do is give to or help others. Sometimes random people and usually those close to me. As the years go on and I build more resources I'm able to do this more and more. It is one of the best feelings ever. I often end up going on little sprees of these "Acts Of Kindness". The most common things I do is send random gifts to people when I see something that reminds me of them, pay a bill, or make something happen for someone (track down tickets to events, link them with an internship, find information on a goal etc.). I know friends do some of these things on the regular but I mean still do these things even when not asked, when you seem not to have time, are mad at each other or aren't even friends.  Over the years I have volunteered for YMCA, Soup kitchens, big brothers big sisters, donate blood, donate clothes......  I fell like these acts throughout the year are more meaningful then doing things on set days (for birthdays, Christmas...). You should show people they are important and cared about (including random people) throughout the year not just on designated days.

My favorite is to do things for those I know anonymously. I don't want them to feel like they owe me anything in return and it allows for me to do it with no strings attached. I usually do this with bigger items people might fight me on. It is often something that is important to them but they may not be able to do without a little help. Some of the more extreme anonymous "Acts of Kindness" I have done are paid tuition, paid a sports fee for an athlete, paid a phone bill,  and landed someone a job (I hope none of these people realize I am talking about them). I only hope they one day will all be able to pay it forward in some way and help someone else in need.

If you are reading this I challenge you to try to selflessly participate in Acts of Kindness. The only hard part is that sometimes the opportunity doesn't always come at the best time and requires a little sacrifice of something for yourself. Like giving up a favor you may need later, not buying that new cell phone or dipping into your savings.

FOOD!!

Here is a look at some of what I eat on a regular basis. Yummy!!!