September262012

Day A

I’m drawing closer to the finale of what may seem to sum up my first semester of nursing. It’s no surprise how fast these past months have gone by, and I can’t stop thinking of the many possibilities I can achieve when I reach post-graduation; my life, my future, my everything. Although I’m preparing myself for the worst, today I’ve came up with options that may seem to benefit me, whether I make it or not. I guess I’m just trying to put myself in a win-win position. There’s a reason behind everything, a firm believer in that, especially with the faith I have in God. And there’s absolutely no reason for me to trot in utter shame when I don’t get the results I’ve been seeking. Day C and H are fast approaching, and despite me constantly feeling the chills running through my body every time I think of Day H, I can safely say I am prepared. 

Some things to look forward to on my semester break and the month of October:

  • Moving on to the next module
  • Working the hell out (Getting ready for Turkey Bowl XX and just being FIT)
  • Taking my several failed attempts to go Paleo and breaking it down into levels; I’m on level 1 which is, I’ve already eliminated rice and noodles. Level 2 is probably eliminating bread.
  • Alyssa’s Baptism
  • Warriors/Nets basketball
  • Creative ways to save money with no flow of income whatsoever

murselife 

September252012

I’ve labeled this week as days, T-R-A-C-H. It’s the topic of one of my last exams before I approach the next semester. Today is Day R. I just scored a 93% on my exam this morning. You see, I have this momentum going on. I, myself, just can’t seem to stop it. I’ve kept it going and going. I may have started the beginning slow, but throughout the 3 months that have passed by, I have gotten over the hump I once was stuck with, and I’m absolutely owning everything that comes my way. That’s how I work, that’s who I am. When I start something I eventually love, there is just no turning back for me. I give my all…with obstacles and more.

Gotta get by days, A, C, and H. H will be the day.

murselife 

September222012
My boy snoozin’ as usual.

My boy snoozin’ as usual.
September192012

I didn’t think I was going to reach this point in my nursing school, but I am officially stressed. Knowing who I am, I pretty much tried to not make this a factor and just keep moving forward but damn, everything is just top speed pace. I have about three weeks to grind the hell out of school and most especially do well in my upcoming exams before the semester ends. I’m at an all or nothing circumstance at the moment, but really shrugging it off, I’m a guy, that’s what we do. Sleep is temporarily out of my vocabulary, not to mention the activities I love to do. Whatever though, I want this. Challenge accepted.

Cruel Summer on blast, the LOML’s support, and His guidance, is keeping me and my studies sane.

murselife 

September172012
craftinghigherstandards: Penfield FW2012 | B-RollRyan Plett is the man.

craftinghigherstandards:

Penfield FW2012 | B-Roll

Ryan Plett is the man.

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August272012
ourwildways: untitled by Bazzerio on Flickr. !!!

ourwildways:

untitled by Bazzerio on Flickr.

!!!

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August262012
campfiresmell: what I live and breathe to achieve. ~CFS Lake Louise Alberta, Canada

campfiresmell:

what I live and breathe to achieve. ~CFS

Lake Louise Alberta, Canada

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August202012
“Our everyday is better than your best day.”

Rich Kids Tumblr draws painful line between haves and have nots

The controversial new Tumblr is a collection of snapshots from the photo-sharing site that depicts the children of wealth and privilege.

I’ll admit, a lot of the pictures on this site show people doing some pretty awesome things - things that many of us may never experience.

But, there’s a downside to this kind of lifestyle.  When you have the means to experience the finest things life has to offer before you even graduate high school, your baseline for what brings you excitement and happiness is undoubtedly elevated.  You might find that you’re unable to appreciate the simple things in life as time goes on.  To get that same rush of dopamine you got when you first drove a Ferrari or cruised the Caribbean on a huge yacht, you’ll need something faster, bigger, and, most notably, more expensive.  It’s an endless cycle, and many wealthy people never seem to grasp that concept.

I’m not saying you shouldn’t ever buy anything expensive if you’ve got the means.  If you can pay for a $100,000 car with cash and not even feel it, then go for it.  What I’m saying is that there are bigger things you can do with your money than always blowing it on material things.   

There are a lot of hardworking, honest people out there that never had the leg up that you were given. As Barry Switzer once said, “Some people are born on third base and go through life thinking they hit a triple.”  Understand that no matter how much money, prestige, and power you have, you didn’t get there on your own.  You had help along the way whether you believe it or not, and you have the awesome opportunity to pay it forward.

If you’re one of the “rich kids” on this site and you want to impress us, try to think of ways that you can build others up with your wealth instead of flaunting what you have to those less fortunate.  A wealthy person that uses their money to leave the world better than they found it will be remembered for years after they’re gone.  I’ll forget about the picture of you on a yacht by the time I hit “publish”.

I promise, the rush you get from changing someone’s life for the better can’t be found while sitting behind the wheel of a Ferrari.

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August42012

There’s just this presence of absence within what I’m approaching at the moment. The Paleo-Diet I’ve tried to constantly pursue has diminished, my attempt to keep a stable exercise plan has been effortless, and the longing and wanting for materialism has vanished. I’ve approached one goal. Success. Finishing strong with the utmost best is what I’m striving to fulfill. Only one thing can stop me. That’s myself. Work hard to play hard sounds typical, overrated even, but it’s harder to achieve than it looks. Here’s to the first day of the rest of my life…as they say.

nursingstudent 

August32012

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eletheowl:

Wowza this mashup of Call Me Maybe x Payphone is soooo good

Damn

So good.