I love the movements, colors, and textures in this video. Andalucia is the region in Spain that sprouted Flamenco dancing. This is truly a beautiful video rich in culture & passion.
Doves do something to me. Their music resonates deep within my heart. Its a wonderful feeling.
Doves - Andalucia
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Saturday, April 24, 2010
Thursday, April 22, 2010
Passion Pit - The Reeling
In a few days, Passion Pit is opening for Muse at Staples Center. I would seriously buy a ticket just to see Passion Pit and leave before Muse.
Wednesday, April 21, 2010
The Man's Guide To Love
My good friend Lolo introduced me to this ingenious new website called, "The Man's Guide to Love." Guys are always ready to rant, pontificate, and counsel when their fellow brother-in-arms is in the dumps because of a girl. Every guy has their own "proven" method to get a girl, convoluted hotness scale, flirting technique, or revelation about the mind of a woman. These discussions are thoroughly intriguing. Here are a few of the nuggets that I found:
The Man's Guide To Love #57 from themansguidetolove on Vimeo.
The Man's Guide To Love #3 from themansguidetolove on Vimeo.
The Man's Guide To Love #23 from themansguidetolove on Vimeo.
Thursday, March 18, 2010
Winter Update: The Proof Is In The Pudding
Recently, I've been thinking that I've posted a lot about politics, music, sports, and other stuff but nothing much about me. With that in mind, I think that the time is about right for an update.
If any of you know me, you know that 2009 was the year from hell. Relationships crumbled, my truck broke down on the 55 fwy at 12:30 am, work stress, brokenness, and at least one mental breakdown.
From the outset, I purposed in my heart that 2010 would be a better year for me. I took some proactive steps and they have paid off. The biggest and hardest thing to do was to cut off any and all communication with someone that I dated for 3 years. That was incredibly difficult. I tried to be a friend but towards the end, I just couldn't handle it anymore. It was a toxic relationship and I had to be done with it once and for all. So, on December 5th, I sent my last text and I haven't looked back since. About a week before Christmas, was eating lunch with a good friend of mine who was dealing with a similar situation. She empathized with my problems and supplied me with the resolve that I needed to continue on. I don't know why everything all of a sudden clicked in my brain but after that conversation, I was determined to take the next step in reclaiming my life. I lost my way for a few years. Of course, there were moments that I will always cherish but the level of heartache that I endured overshadowed everything else.
Since then, lo' & behold, my life has gotten dramatically better. My mind is clear and I feel restored. I am making decisions for myself and not just to please someone. I am myself. Joe Pena is back again! The clouds have parted and everyday is getting easier. I am working out 4x a week, my debt is almost gone, and with any luck I'll be able to put a good down payment on a car in a few months. This process was a tremendous learning experience. I've learned just about every lesson one could endure in a situation such as my own.
Now to wrap this up, if there is one word that could best describe my year so far, it would be: focused. I feel that I've layed the ax to the root of my problems and this entry has demonstrated that the proof is in the pudding. 1/3 of the year is almost in the books. I have great expectations for what the rest of 2010 holds!
If any of you know me, you know that 2009 was the year from hell. Relationships crumbled, my truck broke down on the 55 fwy at 12:30 am, work stress, brokenness, and at least one mental breakdown.
From the outset, I purposed in my heart that 2010 would be a better year for me. I took some proactive steps and they have paid off. The biggest and hardest thing to do was to cut off any and all communication with someone that I dated for 3 years. That was incredibly difficult. I tried to be a friend but towards the end, I just couldn't handle it anymore. It was a toxic relationship and I had to be done with it once and for all. So, on December 5th, I sent my last text and I haven't looked back since. About a week before Christmas, was eating lunch with a good friend of mine who was dealing with a similar situation. She empathized with my problems and supplied me with the resolve that I needed to continue on. I don't know why everything all of a sudden clicked in my brain but after that conversation, I was determined to take the next step in reclaiming my life. I lost my way for a few years. Of course, there were moments that I will always cherish but the level of heartache that I endured overshadowed everything else.
Since then, lo' & behold, my life has gotten dramatically better. My mind is clear and I feel restored. I am making decisions for myself and not just to please someone. I am myself. Joe Pena is back again! The clouds have parted and everyday is getting easier. I am working out 4x a week, my debt is almost gone, and with any luck I'll be able to put a good down payment on a car in a few months. This process was a tremendous learning experience. I've learned just about every lesson one could endure in a situation such as my own.
Now to wrap this up, if there is one word that could best describe my year so far, it would be: focused. I feel that I've layed the ax to the root of my problems and this entry has demonstrated that the proof is in the pudding. 1/3 of the year is almost in the books. I have great expectations for what the rest of 2010 holds!
Monday, March 8, 2010
"Dan Blather"
It should be common knowledge by now that Dan Rather is a crack-pot. After airing false stories about President Bush's military record (which eventually forced Rather to resign from CBS), Mr. Rather made this brow raising comment on the Chris Matthew's Show on March 7th.
Now, if Sarah Palin, Newt Gingrich, Mitt Romney would have uttered Rather's words then a firestorm would have ensured. Denouncements and apology demands from the ACLU, NAACP, the Black Caucasus, and the media elite would dominate the news cycle. Still think there isn't any bias in the mainstream media? Then my friend, I have some swamp land that I want to sell you.
Now, if Sarah Palin, Newt Gingrich, Mitt Romney would have uttered Rather's words then a firestorm would have ensured. Denouncements and apology demands from the ACLU, NAACP, the Black Caucasus, and the media elite would dominate the news cycle. Still think there isn't any bias in the mainstream media? Then my friend, I have some swamp land that I want to sell you.
Thursday, March 4, 2010
Tuesday, February 23, 2010
A Pandora's Box
A few of my friends and I were discussing the comments made by Seattle-area Pastor Mark Driscoll about the movie Avatar.
Watch.
Delving into the film's worldview, Driscoll did not mince words as he called Avatar the "most demonic, satanic film" he had ever seen. I agree 100% with his analysis of the film's overt paganism. To be more precise, Pantheism is the belief that Nature and God are identical. "All is God" a pantheist might say. Only through nature would one find the sacred essence of existence. From a Protestant perspective, this is false doctrine that stands in direct opposition to Scripture. What do you think about Driscoll's statment? Too strong? Not strong enough? Or just right?
Watch.
Delving into the film's worldview, Driscoll did not mince words as he called Avatar the "most demonic, satanic film" he had ever seen. I agree 100% with his analysis of the film's overt paganism. To be more precise, Pantheism is the belief that Nature and God are identical. "All is God" a pantheist might say. Only through nature would one find the sacred essence of existence. From a Protestant perspective, this is false doctrine that stands in direct opposition to Scripture. What do you think about Driscoll's statment? Too strong? Not strong enough? Or just right?
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