Feeling...

lost
empty
bored
lonely
like I am forever fated to pretend

It's better to live one day as a lion than a thousand years as a lamb.

It's so good to hear Zack de la Rocha's voice again. The Rage Against the Machine frontman has a new band, One Day as a Lion with The Mars Volta drummer Jon Theodore. I recently finished listening the their new EP and really enjoyed it. It is definitely worth checking out, especially if you are a fan of Zack's. Now I'm going to go back to holding my breath in hopes for a new RATM album. Now wouldn't that be great!

Pineapple Express

I keep seeing the trailer and posters for Pineapple Express everywhere. I can't wait to see this movie. Seth Rogen in ridiculously hilarious. I have loved James Franco since his Freaks and Geeks days. I am excited to see him in a comedy. All of his previous work has been more on the serious side so it will be nice to see him play a stoner. This film can't come soon enough.

Another film I have looked forward to is The Dark Knight. I still haven't seen it, but I hear it's going to blow my mind. I'm planing on seeing it at the IMAX theater this weekend. Apparently special IMAX cameras were used to film many of the scenes, so it should be worth the extra cash.

Lake Tahoe

Lake Tahoe was absolutely beautiful. It was so great to relax around nature. We went horseback riding, hiking, boating, and took a scenic drive around the lake. The first day I lost $40 at the casino and was way bummed cause I just hate to lose. But the next night I won $100 which made everything all better. I had so much fun. I can't wait to go back again. Maybe a snowboarding trip this winter, that would be fun.

Vacation, Finally!

I am off to Lake Tahoe for the weekend. I am so excited to go out off town for a few days especially since my Big Sur trip got cancelled. Tahoe is such a gorgeous place in the summer. The lake is so beautiful. I just takes my breath away. It will be great to get outside and do some outdoor activities. I am stuck in an office all week, which I hate, so it will be nice to enjoy the sunshine.

Be Thankful

Be thankful that you don't already have everything you desire,
If you did, what would there be to look forward to?

Be thankful when you don't know something
For it gives you the opportunity to learn.

Be thankful for the difficult times.
During those times you grow.

Be thankful for your limitations
Because they give you opportunities for improvement.

Be thankful for each new challenge
Because it will build your strength and character.

Be thankful for your mistakes
They will teach you valuable lessons.

Be thankful when you're tired and weary
Because it means you've made a difference.

It is easy to be thankful for the good things.
A life of rich fulfillment comes to those who are
also thankful for the setbacks.

GRATITUDE can turn a negative into a positive.
Find a way to be thankful for your troubles
and they can become your blessings.

Fuckin' Phenomenal!

I saw coldplay last night at The Forum. It was an amazing concert. It's been so long since I last saw them live. I had forgotten what a great live act the are. Chris Martin is such a good frontman. He is so animated onstage, so entertaining. Coldplay is definitely one of the best live bands I have seen. I feel so inspired after last night's show. I don't know what I am insipred to do, but inspired I am.

Viva Rafa!

So Rafeal Nadal beat Roger Federer today in what may be one of the best tennis matches ever played. He is definitely my new favorite tennis player. Sorry Andy! Rafa is just better and Spanish and hot. How could I not love him!

Think Your Life Sucks, Maybe You Just Need A Little Perspective

A thought for today:

If you woke up this morning with more health than illness, you are more blessed than the million who will not survive this week. If you have never experienced the danger of war, the loneliness of imprisonment, the agony of torture, or the pangs of starvation, you are ahead of 500 million people in the world.

If you have food in the refrigerator, clothes on your back, a roof overhead and a place to sleep, you are richer than 75% of this world. If you have money in the bank, in your wallet, and spare change in a dish someplace, you are among the top 8% of the world's wealthy.

If you hold up your head with a smile on your face and are truly thankful, you are blessed, because most of us can, but few do. If you can hold someone's hand, hug them, or even touch them on the shoulder, you offer healing, and are therefore blessed. If you can read this message, you just received a double blessing because someone is thinking of you, and because two billion people in the world cannot read at all.

Be awake, be aware, and have a great day!

I Still Really Need A Vacation

My vacation to Big Sur got cancelled due the massive fire that has overtaken the beautiful scenic seaside town. It sucks cause I was really looking forward to getting out of the city and relaxing for a few days. However disappointed I am it is nothing compared to being evacuated from you home and having to wait out the fire somewhere else and not know if you will have a place to go back to.

I am going to Lake Tahoe in two weeks for three days. I can't wait. It is so beautiful up there this time of year. Denmark might be back on in August, but I'm not really sure. I don't know if I really have the money to go anymore. I was told about a month ago to plan on going in December instead of August so I got lazy and stopped saving for the trip since I now had extra time. I want to go, but my mind is not set on it happening so soon anymore. Its hard to start focusing on the trip again. I feel like it is coming up too fast. I also made other plans in August due to the fact that I thought I wasn't going. I've got the Projekt Revolution concert with Linkin Park and The Bravery on Aug 10 and a Joshua Radin concert on Aug 23. So where do I fit in a two week vacation to Denmark that has to be completed by Labor Day? I guess I could sacrifice Joshua Radin, but I kind of love him and haven't had the chance to see him in concert, so I have to go right? I don't know what to do. I hate decisions, but love choices.

I guess I will just have to think about it some more.