Nourishing thoughts

Darrell "Dimebag" Abbott 1966-2004

I honestly don't know what to say. I just recently found out what had happened. I've been living under a rock it seems. A great talent that was taken by a senseless act. All I can say is that I hope he is in a better place. He will be greatly missed and his music will be forever in my heart. As a matter of fact, I endorse a few of his stomp boxes that will from now on be precious to me.

May your soul be in peace!

Shamefully Back

Greetings!

I know it's been quite a while since I last had the time to write something insightful.

In case you were wondering, I've been struck by an abundant amount of serious academical and personal work. As far as school goes - I am currently trying to overcome the final week of the semester. Yes, that means I will have to befriend my anxiety attacks and stay away from nasty habits like leaving crucial term papers adjourned.

A lot has changed since the last time I wrote something of merit. Well, not quite! Looks like we will reproachfully accept the fact that George W Bush will be in office for the next four years. Anyway, Yes, it took me a while to digest the results.  Changing the topic, I am proud and happy to share with the blog-sphere that I am transferring to a four year University. It (shamefully) took me 4 years to finish at Pasadena City College. Nevertheless my education there was formative without a doubt! I will now be attending Cal State Fullerton, come February 2ND. Home of the mighty Titans who won the College world series this year. I am very excited about this new chapter in my life. I am very ambitious and ecstatic to finally focus on one particular subject. I will admit that I am a bit nervous about the fact that I am going to totally diff rent place and most likely move out of home. I am transferring as a History major thanks to a few professors who were such inspiring living souls. I hope that my future education will be a success and will help better the world with my knowledge and (perhaps) wisdom.

The Lord of the Rings - A book of literary Merit indeed!

J.R.R. Tolkien’s TheLord of the Rings is a novel based on the popular theme of Good and Evil. It is an epic story filled with wisdom and knowledge. Tolkien tells us that in order to reach balance we need to get rid of ego and become critical thinkers that seek truth through understanding. Tolkien implies that humility is the key to living in harmony. Therefore we must learn how to love and set aside hate or, I should say, be more inclined to show love rather than to be fearful and discharge malice.

The book’s central character is named Frodo Baggins. He must withstand temptations in order for him to save the various peoples (races) from the emergence of evil. Frodo Baggins receives a magic ring from his uncle. His task is to destroy the treacherous object which is a threat to all existence. Frodo learns that the ring has the power to control the entire world, but that no person can have that much power withut being corrupted to evil. Frodo eventually destroys the ring and saves the world from the evil of absolute power.

This book is of literary merit because Tolkien creates an imaginary world based on stories, myths, and literary traditions of the ages. One feels connected to the literary history of the world while at the same time entering a new world of fantasy. Tolkien creates literary traditions within his tale. He creates several languages that are based on ancient languages. He pays particular attention to the beauty of the sounds of the languages. He uses poems, rhymes, riddles and songs in these created languages to display the literary intellect of the races.

Me Me Me

I figured it was time for an updated picture of Daniel. So I decided to post one up. This picture was taken just before a cousins wedding reception. It is me looking at his best.

Also, since the picture on the right came out to be too small and hard to see. I thought it might be a good idea to show my readers one where they can see exatly who writes these absurd entries.

Cheers and enjoy!

La Cruz de California

This last Sunday after attending mass. By the way, I am Roman Catholic and go to church every Sunday morning. My mother wakes me and my father up at 8:00 AM in the morning. Sometimes she wakes us up at 7 in the morning. But let me just say that I am not your religious zealot! Both of my parents come from a rural religious town in Jalisco, Mexico. My mother is a firm believer in that faith and absolution will save you. Anyway, I do not feel it is necessary to talk about this at the moment. What I do want to share with al of ya'll is this religious right wing newspaper I picked up at our local church.

What I quickly noted from glancing at the front cover was that these editors aren't progressive whatsoever! Heck! They used these out-moded terms to classify people who are of "Pro-Choice". There was an article that gave people a very rigid opinion on who to vote, for the upcoming November 2nd elections. These editors posted up pictures of these candidates who are and are not advocates of abortion. They labeled them as, "Pro Life" and "Pro Abortion". Well, I forgive them for at least getting 1 out of the 2 right, NOT! Correct me if I am wrong, but last I checked these people were known to be as, "Pro Choice" if I am not mistaken. I assume these people are the ones, who will be voting for Bush, come Nov. 2nd.

Another article that infuriated me was one about protesters who congregated outside a clinic where it is alleged that there have been people who have had abortions there. This lady who was one of the protesters was being interviewed and said the following: "The advertising campaigns promote the 'safe sex' with some type of protection. Protection against pregnancy. More clearly protection against the boy that can come. Since before it exist that he is no longer wanted and he is seen like a threat”. Hmmm, something to ponder that's for sure. (Please note that I translated from Spanish to English. Though I note that I am not fully fluent in Spanish, I tried my best to translate.) However, she went further by saying that, "The couples want to have sex, but of no way they want a son. The children who are not desired run a great danger of being eliminated. Sex is good. God created it, therefore it is good, but should be performed solely for the purpose of creation, to contribute to its divine plan. Not to have those passing moments, in which the animal instincts appear". Oh dear! This lady must be living a repressed sexual life without a doubt. This type of ideology is the kind which makes me spew. I know my mom would agree as well. We all know that the issue of abortion is such a polemic and complex matter. I think it is truly a Woman's choice.

Abercrombie and Fitch -- Redux

In an attempt to deliberately purchase an item from Abercrombie & Fitch, I've managed to inhibit my tempting self from using the credit card to purchase an item from a store that I have been long opposing. If you read this here, you'll see where I stand my ground (at least I used to). However, I am interested in purchasing this cap. It is a cool cap indeed. I am a bit hesitant to pay $25.00 for it. What I do not like about the caps A&B manufacture, is that each cap comes equipped with a tear. If you look closely you can see what I mean exactly.

Well, what do you folks say?

Have you, "Hit it" yet?

I am starting to get really bothered by the fact that this sequence of words have been utterly thrown at me. Ever since I started seeing this particular, "girl" (I must say my mind scrambled when deciding whether to call this person of the opposite sex a girl, woman, lady, crush, bird, cutie... What is politically correct?) friends have been eagerly asking whether I have had sexual relations with her. What do I do? I digress. Is it me or people just like to gossip about peoples sex lives? What makes people ask this question relentlessly? I guess this query is directly referred to Men. Well, what bothers me not so much is not the question in general, but the violent, demeaning and malicious way in which the questions is posed.

I have been re-thinking and reflecting on my past behavior with Women. Frankly, I must say I am a bit ashamed of how I have participated in that type of jargon in the past. However, PLEASE! do not blame me. Blame my peers and this female reproachful society. Many people who are my age and perhaps generation are inclined to engage in this type of lingo or drivel whatever you'd like to call it.

Well, ever since taking a Women's studies class and reading a few books that deal with feminist issues, I’ve managed to change my whole perspective on women and their place on this planet. I may sound like a sissy to many, "macho" men right now and if indeed, you are reading this then perhaps you can learn from me that Women feel uncomfortable when they hear this type of speech. Anyway, the "Hit it" phrase gets thrown at me by some of my friends. How do I deal with this? These guys are my friends and well, I cannot agree with what they say but they are still my friends. What I do is simply ignore the question and deviate from it. I mean this person obviously means something to me and I of course share an interest in that person. I feel as if my friends are not treating this particular person with respect and feel that I am using this person as an object of pleasure. Believe I am not that type of guy.

AHHHHH! this is a very touchy subject for me. I am going to have to speak to this person about this subject manner and tell her how I feel.