I have a new life dream. My new life dream is to be six inches taller, grow a crazy beard, wear a lot of brown clothes and to learn how to play the guitar (way better), piano and the fiddle. My dream is to be a folk singer. Currently, Scott Avett has my job and I want it from him. I want to sing songs from great artists in the past like Townes Van Zandt, Merle Haggard, Willie Nelson among others. I'm completely serious. I've always wanted to be a musician entertainer and now I know that this is the kind of music that I would perform. There's so much energy and emotion in folk music; I think that says a lot about my life currently and in the past. It's all about feelings and experiences, it's the next best thing from the blues. I just want to show the world what's going on inside the head of a kid raised on the Bayou here in Southeast Texas who's also got some hill country in 'em. I want to put this city on the map. One of my dreams has been to become a famous folk musician and to put on a show for the hometown fans. I don't think there is a more rewarding feeling than doing this and I try to think about the Avett Brothers performing in North Carolina.
My favorite Avett song today:
Friday, February 26, 2010
Wednesday, February 24, 2010
Obsessions
So I've recently started a list on my phone. In the notes section I've been getting all Oprah-like with my favorite things list. Things on this list are among a wide variety of things from food, tv shows, places, movies, songs, phrases among other things. I guess you could say that these are very specific things that I like. I feel like I always tell myself, "Gosh, I love this _____ so much," and then I forget about it and try to remember it. (You're probably thinking well if you love it so much then you wouldn't forget it.) Well, I do. I started to write some of it down. I thought I'd share with you what I have so far and explain it.
Hectee's favorite things (some):
1) the scene in the new Romeo and Juliet where they first meet - if you've ever seen the modern version of Romeo and Juliet, you know what I mean. This might sound kinda girly and weird (haha) but I truly believe in love at first sight. In this movie, I love everything about this scene. I'm sure if you were to ask some high-payed movie critic they would think I was crazy but I can't help it. Romeo sees an aquarium behind him in the restroom (I think it's between the girls and boys room) and is in a trance because of the neon, colorful fish in the tank. A lot of his enumeration probably had to do with the fact that he had taken an ecstasy pill earlier that day but then you see him and Juliet first see each other. I thought the scene was magical. It almost felt like I was there, seeing the love of my life through a fish tank. I just love it and smile everytime I see it.
2) ice cold dr. pepper - for the longest time, DP has been my favorite drink. When I was younger my dad worked for DP. I don't know if that had much to do with it but it's been a love affair with the drink ever since I can remember. Almost every Lent I try to give it up because it's something that I cannot truly live without.
3) road trips and the people you take them with - I mean, I think everyone loves this. When I was in HS we never took road trips so it wasn't until college that we started doing this. Trips to college station, houston, dallas, abilene, phoenix, east texas, the grand canyon, san antonio, tilden, noodle, omaha, mount ida, amarillo, fairplay colorado, denver, oxford mississippi are all places among others that I ventured to while in college. I've been to every stretch of texas and almost the entire south. I love roadies!
4) post secret - if you've never heard of post secret then I suggest that on this coming sunday, go to postsecret.com. I can't tell you how long I've looked and read post secret. There's something about hearing other people's secrets that draws me to it. One time, I went and put two of my secrets in a post secret book at a bookstore somewhere in Houston. Months later, I went to check on the books and they had both been bought. I always hear stories of people putting secrets in the books and people finding them. I guess it's the whole trust thing. You trust a stranger that you don't know or will never meet with your secret.
5) chicken fried steak - this is probably my favorite meal, ever. i've had a lot of chicken fried steak in my day and i'm very critical of how it's made. i went to this restaurant in oxford when I went on the square and I was so excited to see how a legit southern restaurant makes this texas gem. it was awful. if i had to compare it to something else it would be lower than the cfs they served to us in the high school cafeteria. yeah, that bad. one of the bests chicken fried steaks i've had was here at one of TC's best restaurants called Gus'. They have everything fried and everything Texas! The meal usually starts off with a sweet tea or dp, texas blooming onion for an appetizer with their homemade ranch. Yikes, their ranch might be the death of me one day. Then on to the main course, CHICKEN FRIED STEAK with french fries! Gosh, I want one. Soon
So this is just a snippet into some of my favorite things. Remember, never forget the things you love and always remember them. Maybe I can persuade you to start writing your own favorite things list. I tend to do a lot of lists. The other list I started was the soundtrack to my life list. I wrote that down on an index card but I'm pretty sure I lost it. I'm sure it will change with the years.
Hectee's favorite things (some):
1) the scene in the new Romeo and Juliet where they first meet - if you've ever seen the modern version of Romeo and Juliet, you know what I mean. This might sound kinda girly and weird (haha) but I truly believe in love at first sight. In this movie, I love everything about this scene. I'm sure if you were to ask some high-payed movie critic they would think I was crazy but I can't help it. Romeo sees an aquarium behind him in the restroom (I think it's between the girls and boys room) and is in a trance because of the neon, colorful fish in the tank. A lot of his enumeration probably had to do with the fact that he had taken an ecstasy pill earlier that day but then you see him and Juliet first see each other. I thought the scene was magical. It almost felt like I was there, seeing the love of my life through a fish tank. I just love it and smile everytime I see it.
2) ice cold dr. pepper - for the longest time, DP has been my favorite drink. When I was younger my dad worked for DP. I don't know if that had much to do with it but it's been a love affair with the drink ever since I can remember. Almost every Lent I try to give it up because it's something that I cannot truly live without.
3) road trips and the people you take them with - I mean, I think everyone loves this. When I was in HS we never took road trips so it wasn't until college that we started doing this. Trips to college station, houston, dallas, abilene, phoenix, east texas, the grand canyon, san antonio, tilden, noodle, omaha, mount ida, amarillo, fairplay colorado, denver, oxford mississippi are all places among others that I ventured to while in college. I've been to every stretch of texas and almost the entire south. I love roadies!
4) post secret - if you've never heard of post secret then I suggest that on this coming sunday, go to postsecret.com. I can't tell you how long I've looked and read post secret. There's something about hearing other people's secrets that draws me to it. One time, I went and put two of my secrets in a post secret book at a bookstore somewhere in Houston. Months later, I went to check on the books and they had both been bought. I always hear stories of people putting secrets in the books and people finding them. I guess it's the whole trust thing. You trust a stranger that you don't know or will never meet with your secret.
5) chicken fried steak - this is probably my favorite meal, ever. i've had a lot of chicken fried steak in my day and i'm very critical of how it's made. i went to this restaurant in oxford when I went on the square and I was so excited to see how a legit southern restaurant makes this texas gem. it was awful. if i had to compare it to something else it would be lower than the cfs they served to us in the high school cafeteria. yeah, that bad. one of the bests chicken fried steaks i've had was here at one of TC's best restaurants called Gus'. They have everything fried and everything Texas! The meal usually starts off with a sweet tea or dp, texas blooming onion for an appetizer with their homemade ranch. Yikes, their ranch might be the death of me one day. Then on to the main course, CHICKEN FRIED STEAK with french fries! Gosh, I want one. Soon
So this is just a snippet into some of my favorite things. Remember, never forget the things you love and always remember them. Maybe I can persuade you to start writing your own favorite things list. I tend to do a lot of lists. The other list I started was the soundtrack to my life list. I wrote that down on an index card but I'm pretty sure I lost it. I'm sure it will change with the years.
Saturday, February 20, 2010
Making a Mess
So I actually had an interesting week. Not only did I have an interview but I was offered a job to work at the local gym/natatorium here in Texas City. It was probably going to be a good job but the boss said that she would want me to commit to staying through the summer at least until August. I told her my intentions of moving to Austin and becoming a Real Estate agent and I think that was the deciding factor in me turning the position down. I went and talked with an old coach from the high school and he explained how they have been having a lot of trouble with finding substitutes for the high school. He assured me that if I started to sub, I could definitely sub a lot. The assistant tennis coach needs a sub for his french class and he's out at least twice a week. He told me that he would let the coach know so that I could be the sub of his class. This coming Thursday, Jeremy and I are going to the substitute class at the high school so hopefully I could start subbing as soon as possible.
On Wednesday after I had my interview, I had an eye doctor's appointment. Long story short, I'm kind of a self-diagnosed hypochondriac. I know, I know that's silly, right? No, it's not. I wish that I wasn't one but it happens. Anyway, I have floaters in my eye with the occasional onset of flashes. Basically, floaters are pockets of jelly in your eye that move around. They are harmless and don't really have a cause. The bad thing is sometimes they fall on your retina and pull pieces of it off causing flashes. I needed to make sure that I did not have a torn retina or anything like that so that's why I went to the doc. He did a lot of tests including dilating my eyes and looking inside. He said that everything looks fine and that he even saw one of my floaters but did not see any tearing of either retina. Thank God. Sometimes I force myself to believe that there's something wrong with me and then I get to researching on the internet about the different things that could be wrong and I start to freak out. Like I said, I wish that I wasn't like this but it happens to the best of us I guess. You could definitely be praying for me about that.
So now I'm just waiting on income tax to come in so I can start on my Real Estate license. I want to move to Austin knowing that I can be financially stable for at least two months because that's how long the turn around will be on being an agent. So let's say I start subbing for the rest of the year and I have to take out expenses like dealing with my car, paying for some stuff on the loans, and all the money I will spend. I need to start helping my parents out with my car note, insurance and phone bill. I want to jump in head first and start making money so I can be independent. That's all I want to be is independent, on my own and not having to worry about my parents helping me out. I just want to grow up and do it fast.
So I was talking to Drew Taggart today and he told me I should come back to camp this summer. I've been thinking about that all day. What if I went up for pre-o, orientation, 1st and 2nd sessions? That'd be great. That would also probably be the last time I would be at camp. If I did go, I would like to have oldest boys at least ONCE. The other time I would like to be in the summit. Is that too much to ask? I will be a four-year returner if I come back so I would love to be with oldest boys. I know that I could do a good job with them. Also, I would like to be chief. teehee Just kidding, but seriously, I want to be chief. I know I could be a good one.
It's 1:19 AM and I have to wake up early because it's going to be a long day with 400 junior high and high school crazies. I must get sleep.
On Wednesday after I had my interview, I had an eye doctor's appointment. Long story short, I'm kind of a self-diagnosed hypochondriac. I know, I know that's silly, right? No, it's not. I wish that I wasn't one but it happens. Anyway, I have floaters in my eye with the occasional onset of flashes. Basically, floaters are pockets of jelly in your eye that move around. They are harmless and don't really have a cause. The bad thing is sometimes they fall on your retina and pull pieces of it off causing flashes. I needed to make sure that I did not have a torn retina or anything like that so that's why I went to the doc. He did a lot of tests including dilating my eyes and looking inside. He said that everything looks fine and that he even saw one of my floaters but did not see any tearing of either retina. Thank God. Sometimes I force myself to believe that there's something wrong with me and then I get to researching on the internet about the different things that could be wrong and I start to freak out. Like I said, I wish that I wasn't like this but it happens to the best of us I guess. You could definitely be praying for me about that.
So now I'm just waiting on income tax to come in so I can start on my Real Estate license. I want to move to Austin knowing that I can be financially stable for at least two months because that's how long the turn around will be on being an agent. So let's say I start subbing for the rest of the year and I have to take out expenses like dealing with my car, paying for some stuff on the loans, and all the money I will spend. I need to start helping my parents out with my car note, insurance and phone bill. I want to jump in head first and start making money so I can be independent. That's all I want to be is independent, on my own and not having to worry about my parents helping me out. I just want to grow up and do it fast.
So I was talking to Drew Taggart today and he told me I should come back to camp this summer. I've been thinking about that all day. What if I went up for pre-o, orientation, 1st and 2nd sessions? That'd be great. That would also probably be the last time I would be at camp. If I did go, I would like to have oldest boys at least ONCE. The other time I would like to be in the summit. Is that too much to ask? I will be a four-year returner if I come back so I would love to be with oldest boys. I know that I could do a good job with them. Also, I would like to be chief. teehee Just kidding, but seriously, I want to be chief. I know I could be a good one.
It's 1:19 AM and I have to wake up early because it's going to be a long day with 400 junior high and high school crazies. I must get sleep.
Saturday, February 13, 2010
A new day
I have been having some good last couple of days here in Texas City. Despite a small scuffle with my Mom, things have been good. I had a great quiet time yesterday after writing a letter to one of my campers for his confirmation.
So last week I get a text message from a camper asking me for my address, I gave it to him not really knowing what to expect. A few days later I get a letter from his mom asking me if I could write him a letter for his confirmation. Wow! This is awesome! She said that she knew that I had a big impact on Max this summer at camp and would be honored if I could write him a letter. I was so honored that she thought of me. I wrote him a letter yesterday as well as his mom, thanking her for this opportunity. Max is a kid that I've been pretty close with for a while and he was in my S-18 cabin with Michael, one of the greatest cabins ever. This was good for the soul. When I was so down and discouraged, He wanted me to know that even though I won't be doing Ozone that I've still made and impact on kids' lives there. Exactly what I needed.
So yeah, things are hopefully looking up. I applied for a job here in Texas City at the gym which would be good for me. I'm about to start working on obtaining my real estate license so I need all the money I can because that is very expensive but it is an investment.
I went ahead and took the last post down. After talking with a friend, I realized that I may have been out of line and not emotionally ready to talk about something like that. I didn't want to upset or offend anyone by that post, it's just how I was feeling. Ozark means a lot to me, you can't deny that. Ozone means a lot to me as well as those kids. The satisfaction I get from working with those kids is what I want, not this stupid blog. If you felt offended by anything I said, please let me know so I can apologize. I love camp ozark and ozone ministries. I care about the relationships that I've made there and wouldn't want something as dumb and stupid as a blog post to come between that.
Things you can be praying for:
-A job here in Texas City! I need to make some money so I can get my real estate license which costs a lot!
-My eyes, just pray that God would do a miraculous thing and heal them
-My relationship with my parents/brother
-My relationship with Christ here in Texas City. Each and everyday I would spend time with him
-Ozone! I pray that they can find someone awesome for the spot in Memorial! It's going to be rockin these next couple of years!
So last week I get a text message from a camper asking me for my address, I gave it to him not really knowing what to expect. A few days later I get a letter from his mom asking me if I could write him a letter for his confirmation. Wow! This is awesome! She said that she knew that I had a big impact on Max this summer at camp and would be honored if I could write him a letter. I was so honored that she thought of me. I wrote him a letter yesterday as well as his mom, thanking her for this opportunity. Max is a kid that I've been pretty close with for a while and he was in my S-18 cabin with Michael, one of the greatest cabins ever. This was good for the soul. When I was so down and discouraged, He wanted me to know that even though I won't be doing Ozone that I've still made and impact on kids' lives there. Exactly what I needed.
So yeah, things are hopefully looking up. I applied for a job here in Texas City at the gym which would be good for me. I'm about to start working on obtaining my real estate license so I need all the money I can because that is very expensive but it is an investment.
I went ahead and took the last post down. After talking with a friend, I realized that I may have been out of line and not emotionally ready to talk about something like that. I didn't want to upset or offend anyone by that post, it's just how I was feeling. Ozark means a lot to me, you can't deny that. Ozone means a lot to me as well as those kids. The satisfaction I get from working with those kids is what I want, not this stupid blog. If you felt offended by anything I said, please let me know so I can apologize. I love camp ozark and ozone ministries. I care about the relationships that I've made there and wouldn't want something as dumb and stupid as a blog post to come between that.
Things you can be praying for:
-A job here in Texas City! I need to make some money so I can get my real estate license which costs a lot!
-My eyes, just pray that God would do a miraculous thing and heal them
-My relationship with my parents/brother
-My relationship with Christ here in Texas City. Each and everyday I would spend time with him
-Ozone! I pray that they can find someone awesome for the spot in Memorial! It's going to be rockin these next couple of years!
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