Tuesday, January 24, 2012

Hurry up and release your next album...

Yes, I've posted this a million times.
Yes, it's probably my favorite song ever.
Yes, I'm waiting for Mumford and Sons to come out with a new CD and/or start touring again.
http://www.mumfordandsons.com/

Monday, January 23, 2012

The Hobbit

Yeah. "The Hobbit" is DEFINITELY the most exciting move coming out this year. The singing made the commercial so good.

Give me hope in the darkness, and I will see the light...

Good song.
Ghosts That We Knew

Think I may have posted this already...

May have posted this already, but I love this cartoon.
It's a good comparison of the two generations. I know the whole "Occupy" movement is not what it was a few months ago, but this is still a valid and great cartoon that depicts how things have changed. If you look back at WWII days, while not everyone WANTED to go to war, a lot of people DID sign themselves up, and there was certainly a greater work ethic. Having watched some of the TV clips on Occupy Wall Street, it's ridiculous that people were demanding the government to pay for their education, their cars, whatever they felt like demanding the government to pay.
Granted, I do understand, to a point, why some people are growing frustrated. We are in the bust cycle of our boom-bust economy and naturally people are frustrated, and the government is the first organization that anyone will blame. It's the ruling we all fall under as Americans. It's only natural to blame them. However, the demands that people made were absolutely ridiculous. It's absurd that people think that the government should just pay their way through everything.
I could talk about this all day, but I'll stop here. It's somewhat pointless to keep discussing this topic, considering I just wanted to post the cartoon.

I was just thinking about this photographer the other day. He has some of the most amazing photos I've ever seen. I'm sure if he was still alive he would still be producing amazing photos. http://www.anseladams.com/Default.asp

On a different note, I saw "Underworld Awakening" over the weekend, which is the 4th installment in the series. Never saw the 3rd (unnecessary for understanding the general plot line, as the order goes 3, 1, 2, 4, with 3 being hundreds of years before 1), but 1 and 2 were both good, and the 4th continued the tradition. I will say it was the most violent, though, and I was a bit surprised by the level of violence that took place. It will be interesting to see a 5th, should they decide to pursue the plot line that surfaced in the end of this movie.

And now I must run to class.

Sunday, January 22, 2012

Graduation

Soon I'll graduate. And then I'll have weekends free from heavy amounts of homework. It will be good. I'll be ready for grad school.
As much as going to school stinks at times, I won't complain about being a student. Learning is always a pleasure.
Now to write an essay and go to sleep before midnight so I don't fall asleep in my 7:30 class tomorrow.

Also...

Thursday, January 19, 2012

Mumford & Sons

Sigh No More - Mumford and Sons
Over break I played this on the piano a lot, with my younger brother singing. Turned out quite well, I think. Great song. Great lyrics.
The Cave - Mumford and Sons
Another great song. Not as fun to play, but a great song nonetheless. Great lyrics.
Can't wait for the new album.

Wednesday, January 18, 2012

Aurora Borealis

As if this song wasn't sick enough already.

So I think it would be awesome to see an aurora borealis (Northern Lights). This is a wide shot taken in Iceland. I think the possibility of seeing this in different places is inspiration enough to travel.

I saw a quote recently that said you should work to be like the people you would want to be around (wife/husband, gf/bf, friends, etc.). Taking this quote to heart I think there's a lot of truth in it. It's probably the biggest motivator for me as far as studying harder, working out more, etc. goes. You meet similar people doing the things you love.


And if you haven't seen the commercial and heard the song, you have no excuse now. I have posted it. Be amazed and crank up your bass.
G'night.

Onomatopoeia


"The vorpal blade went snicker-snack!"
This summer a group of us was given the choice between memorizing this and the Gettysburg address. They set out to learn the Gettysburg address and I memorized the Jabberwocky (again). Lewis Carroll was a genius.
And there's onomatopoeia...
And now for something completely different.

Another great song by Mumford & Sons.
Wish I could write lyrics like these guys do.

In other news, doing some research last night on Iceland and Norway, I found some pretty sweet spots in both. Didn't know this, but there's a place called Troll Church (essentially a cave) in Norway. I also found a whole slew of Troll-related things in Norway, which I thought were madtastic. If you've ever heard of "Trollhunters," it's a mockumentary about troll hunting. It's a bit ridiculous, but it's great. It's also a foreign film, so if you don't like reading subtitles it's not for you. But if you love fantasy/fairy tales/creative ideas, I'd say this is a good one.

Today's been a good day. And I know I posted this recently, but still...
"'For I know the plans I have for you,' declares the LORD, 'plans to prosper you and not to harm you. plans to give you a hope and a future.'" Jeremiah 29:11
"But seek first His kingdom and His righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well." Matthew 6:33
I'll post more, soon. Trying to fight homework.
~Ciao

Monday, January 16, 2012

I love diving...

http://adventure.nationalgeographic.com/adventure/trips/ultimate-adventure-bucket-list/#/nextbest/9
So I found this on NatGeo. Diving in Iceland. Win. If you've not looked at pictures of Iceland (or any other Northern European countries) check out http://www.nationalgeographic.com/
There's also free-diving with sharks in Australia.
Diving in the Central Americas.
I can't wait to go diving again.

Do or do not, there simply is no walking into Hogwarts.

This is a great picture, which is hilarious. And... you either get it, or you don't. I feel if there was a picture that could separate the true nerds from the posers, it would be this one. :P

"Train yourself to let go of everything you fear to lose." -Yoda

I have a bit on my mind to blog about, I suppose, but I'm also in a suprisingly busy period of time. It's a bit crazy, with academics and other stuff, but I will return shortly with plenty more to blog about.
For now, I will leave with this:
I'm not sure if this would offend more people than it would make them laugh. I think it's funny... and it's kind of like that above image.

Proverbs 3:5-6
"Trust in the LORD with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will make your paths straight."
Jeremiah 29:11
"'For I know the plans I have for you', declares the LORD, 'plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you a hope and a future."

~Ciao

Wednesday, January 11, 2012

I love Jesus, but hate religion...

Some friends posted this on facebook. I know it's 4 minutes, and that's kind of more than the standard youtube viral video, but it's worth watching. Makes me want to memorize this whole thing.

On another note, I haven't written a blog post in a while. Should probably get back on that. Classes started again, and this is likely going to be my busiest semester yet. Hopefully next year is chill. This summer should be. Planning on going to England and/or Ireland sometime in the not too distant future (hopefully) and back down to Key Largo to go SCUBA diving. If you've never been diving, it's surreal. Hands down the most fantastic thing I've ever done. I love the water, and getting to be on the other side of things is such an awesome and unforgettable experience. It's amazing to see that side of God's creation, since you don't often get the chance to touch an octopus, swim next to a shark, etc. Amazing.

James 4:7-8a
"Submit yourselves, then, to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you. Come near to God and He will come near to you..."