GO HEELS!!!

aight!!!! anotha college b-ball season is in the haps. don't fuck wit my team, the University of North Carolina Tarheels. come april, we'll be cutting down the nets in san antonio and i'll be there!!! this is our year!!! WHAT!!!!

mt. shasta

driving up the interstate
heading to yreka.
why? i couldn't tell ya.

speeding away
running hella late.

OMG it's mt. shasta!!!
something draws me towards her.
I think about our relationship.
it's all about the LOVE.
all aboUt it.

she is an energy vortex.
her strength amazes me.

as i stare into her beauty
WITH the deepest of stares
i contemplate the ride.
she is my dream ride.
ALL i need is a helicopter.

in the past i've meandered through the park
dreaming OF making it to the glacier top.
looking out from over 14,000 feet.
dropping in and raging it fearlessly.

i'm not ready
i still feel the love
she touches MY HEART

Newly Written Rule #1

*** Whenever opening an unfamiliar trash can, one should hold their breath until they have discarded their waste, closed or put the lid back on, and walked several paces away.


It is possible that one should consider following these guidelines anytime they ever open any trash can, especially if they have weak gag reflexes.


AZ, Amy, Molly and I discovered this rule during the evening of Friday November 16, 2007. AND NO!!!! None of us vomited that night!!!

One Breath at a Time, One Step at a Time

no matter how much i prepare myself for the inevitable, change always creeps up on me and causes stress within my subconscious. Consciously aware of this phenomenon during transitional periods, i try my best to be attentive of my feelings in order to release such stresses quickly. Under most circumstances the weight on my shoulders is usually created by my own insecurities, fears of the future due to losses in the past. When I sit back and breathe, think and feel, i'm usually able to find peace in the moment. I look for the stillness in life. Sometimes I get so caught up in the pace of the modern world, running from one place to another, constantly multi-tasking to the point where I often leave several projects unfinished. Lately it's been extremely difficult to feel that inner calmness, the search continues. In her presence I've experienced the tranquility of NOW. Embracing one another we get lost in the moment, looking deeply into each other's eyes. The gleam that I see relaxes me, putting me at ease with the changes of today. Upon stepping away from my heaven on earth I am more able to cope with the perplexity of alterations that, at times, overwhelm me. Knowing that I am joyful, comfortable and secure with my new found love gives me inspiration to overcome the stresses of the challenging hurdles along my path. Today change won't scare me, it won't get the best of me. I am constantly telling myself, one breath at a time, one step at a time. Like NOW, I feel it right NOW, stillness.

One Week into the fall of 2007

A calm breeze persisted throughout the day. Multi-colored leaves from the maple trees were swirling in the wind and capturing my imagination. My eye became transfixed on one particular individual leaf; I saw it doing a dance. I watched it flow fluently up and down, around and around, I noticed a mountainous background with soft white clouds. As the leaf fell closer to the ground I couldn't deny the feeling of tranquility that came over me. I pondered the significance of fall. The season of change alters the scene of summer in preparation for winter. Curiously I wandered outside to feel the gust of air against my face. I noticed a tremendous transitional period one breath at a time. Momentarily I lost my breath only to regain it with much more depth, I sighed. I began to smile as a beam of light crept through the clouds shining directly upon me. An intense feeling of inspiration took over my thoughts as I contemplated the calmness of the breeze, the dancing of the leaf, and the beaming of the light. Goose bumps appeared on my arms as I recognized that the leaf landed upon the concrete. Suddenly, a large burst of air began to whistle past my ears nearly making me lose my balance. I rolled on the balls of my feet, bent at the knees in order to stay upright. Oddly enough I continued staring at that one particular leaf, I wondered about its importance. Before I could blink my eyes, the leaf bolted across the concrete plaza in a direct path towards me. It seemed like it would blow right past me, but amazingly it managed to halt in front of my feet as the wind completely died. The sun continued shining upon me, now warming my shoulders. Immediately I felt the most intense synchronicity of my life. The leaf's beauty cannot be compared to any maple leaf I’ve ever seen before; it is unparalleled. I knelt down to further investigate in absolute amazement. For some reason I was completely in awe and brought back by its magnificent colors. Aware of its preciousness I picked it up in appreciation of preserving its existence. Unanticipated I begin to think about the universe, I saw into the soul of her foliage and knew that she is here to stay, permanently, no matter what happened physically in this world. My glare deepened as I became fully attentive to her gorgeous spirit. Within moments I acknowledged the importance of that particular moment and realized I would cherish it for the rest of my life.

Ram Dass

from "Be Here Now"

i can do nothing for you but work on myself.... you can do nothing for me but work on yourself!

BLESSED I AM

the buzz of morning sounds
the rain is crashing down
i open my shades to see the Waves
their power I feel
THe noise i hear
sUch Beautiful bass pounding
as mY heart beats
i see the sun
light filtrates into MY Space
not feeling crowded I allow
the sun's energy to enD my slumbEr
another day another dollar
they pay me to see these sights
DURING THE DAY INTO THE NIGHT
i'm blessed!!!!

SuBliminally StaTed

I
was tired when I awoke
but the words that we spoke
made it all worth while

AM
I really just a grown up kid
or are we simply getting rid
of any reason not to connect

SO
Let it be said &
let it be read
I'm completely unafraid

HAPPY
as one can possibly be
i'm taking the time to see
exactly what she has to offer

TODAY
I'm buying what she's selling
and there can't be any telling
or describing this funny feeling

YAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Tongue TwisTed

immediately i was nervous
as i searched for the words
my lexicon was dead
hopefully only temporary

i was tounge twisted
nearly mute
mumbling and stumbling
i stuttered

still we smiled and stared
deep and intimate
words weren't important
we saw through eachother

this memory is still so vivid
i think of it everyday
we haven't talked since
there's nothing really to say
it's best that i go on my way

on my way i went

A to the motherfuckin' Z

He’s new to TRIBE
Check Aaron out
He's my super tight homeboy


Aaron
Brave
Courageous
Down-to-earth
Environmentally conscious
Funny as fuck
Go getter
Hammers away at the problems
Intelligent
Joyful to be around
Killer smile
Lives to love
Mature
Nature lover
Omnivorous
Playful
Quiet sometimes
Real
Stunned by beauty
Troubled by pain in the world
Understanding
Valuable insight
Willing to lend a hand
X variable in all equations
Zachary