Greatest American Rhetoric : Martin Luther King, Jn

But we refuse to believe that the bank of justice is bankrupt. We refuse to believe that there are insufficient funds in the great vaults of opportunity of this nation. And so, we've come to cash this check, a check that will give us upon demand the riches of freedom and the security of justice.

We have also come to this hallowed spot to remind America of the fierce urgency of Now. This is no time to engage in the luxury of cooling off or to take the tranquilizing drug of gradualism. Now is the time to make real the promises of democracy. Now is the time to rise from the dark and desolate valley of segregation to the sunlit path of racial justice. Now is the time to lift our nation from the quicksands of racial injustice to the solid rock of brotherhood. Now is the time to make justice a reality for all of God's children.

Weekend - Fun Time

Cal Poly Open house was this weekend. We had alot of visiting alumni and new recruits. That the reason we had such a great time seeing the tractor pull, riding around town and meeting new people.

Bryan and I biked to the top of Perfumo Canyon - a long way to the top but super fun on the way back down.

That's me looking over Cal Poly - It was really beautiful.

Concert in the PAC. Tim the Music man.
Left to Right: David, Erica, Tim, Me, Kent, Caleb

Caleb and I checked out the architecture students project's. It looked like a miniature homeless city. Then we went home. True Story.

Today Matters

Have you ever wondered if there is a secret to happiness, success and life? I have. But my answer did not come a get-rich-quick package. Instead what I have found over the past week is a alarmingly thrifty yet applicable approach. The idea stems from my experience last week in fighting what my body desired to what I had plans for and also having recently read a book by John C. Maxwell, a well know christian, author of leadership. In his book, today matters, he explains the concept of success - not as a list of things to accomplish but instead, the idea he presents is entirely based on making a decision, and then following through on your beliefs. His main emphasis is on the importance of planning and preparing so that when the time comes to make a tough decision it wont be twisted by our emotions or desires in that moment.

In fact, he argues that the past experiences of yesterday are merely distractions to what we are doing now - claiming, "successes and failure often look bigger to us in hindsight then they really were." In the same way, tomorrow is a vague hope of what we want to become - "Its a lottery mindset... in some way hoping to reap what we haven't sowed. " Because today is the only time we can change, it is the most important moment of your life. "That is why the way we live today, impacts our tomorrow."

To begin this transformation, we need to set out some clearly defined goals. I call them my Top 5 disciplines:

1. Relationships - Building strong, healthy friendships is important to living wholesome lives.

2. Food and Exercise - Daily guidelines are helpful in healthy living.

3. Learning - Practice and develop your mind in new ways.

4. Attitude - Make a decision to be in a positive attitude daily. Express your self.

5. Work - Commitment to hard work will help you manage your finances.

Hiking

Date of Departure: Friday, April 9, 2010.
"We have left San Luis and are traveling north on 1. (Not the 1 but "1") Ahead of us lied freedom, open beaches, and fresh clean air and most important, and Adventure. 7 GUys, Backing-packing in the awe-inspiring mountains of San Luis Obispo.

Passing hearts castle we look out over the ocean as massive waves crashed upon glistening rocks, the roars and thunder filling our ears with wonder at the power of nature. Stopping shortly we stumbled upon elephant seal, the size of which stun us - massive rippling fleshy bodies resting lazily in the sun. Unfortunately my friends stopped me but I am intrigued with those animals nature... Seeing their environment and home I realised they must be equally brutal and beastly to survive.

The Guys: Doug, Mike David, Tim Kent, Jorgie, Tim

The waster above us towered like beautiful shimmering clouds, resting on the steep wooded hillside. David and I climbed up to the top, to enamored to think about the potential dangers so high up. As we climbed higher, the four below watched anxiously. Suddenly a shirt appeared, flying over the edge. Shouts and yells were heard as the observers realized...

The waster above us towered like beautiful shimmering clouds, resting on the steep wooded hillside. David and I climbed up to the top, to enamored to think about the potential dangers so high up. As we climbed higher, the four below watched anxiously. Suddenly a shirt appeared, flying over the edge. Shouts and yells were heard as the observers realized...

Food Fantasies

I ran, sweat poured off my hot glisening body, I breathed in a deep breath of warm fresh air. The trees around me blew gently in the wind and I continued to run, through the low underbrush, across the dusty road, on toward a dream I thought was only 10 minutes away. Jamba Juice! In front of me lay this reward, and what I left behind was pain, fear, and weakness. As Lance Armstrong says, “Pain is temporary. It may last a minute, or an hour, or a day, or a year, but eventually it will subside and something else will take its place. If I quit, however, it lasts forever.”..."




Hi Everyone,

I know it been awhile and I am sorry to keep my diligent readers thirsting for some information on what is happening here in SLO.

If I could sum out my week in one work it would Maturity. Maturity because I have learned discipline in many many ways.

One of best memories of this week has been through challenges in planning and following through on my daily plans. Rocking awake I would be jolted awake by my alarm at 6:30 Am - "what a dumb idea I thought, as I put on the snooze and fell back asleep." In the first part of the week, I'd wake up minutes before class, and rush to ready for the day. Compare that to Thursday, when I woke early and had a wonderful morning routine. Its not easy, but It sure beat missing class at 8am.

The basic Idea which I was continually reminded of was that every description I made was going to change the rest of the day's events in some small way.

I feel a need to begin next week with a dog collar on, determined to lock it down and focus on what needs to get done according to my schedule.

If there is any doubt to my flexibility and openness to change, one simply needs to see my past history to see I am anything but constant.

Dr White, My math Teacher.

From Left to Right, Perrie, Sarah, and Steve,( steve is giving a peace sign)

Pro E Manufacturing This will go into the G CODE

Finally, to finish where I left of in my Jamba Juice crusade, let me tell you what happened.
With fifteen minutes to go, I was pushing really hard on the last bit of trail, trying to get home before three clock, which was when I had planned to study my Home Work.

Suddenly I stopped, breath heavy, hair matted in sweat, I listen closely and heard to my absolute joy a stream. I walked to the edge of the trail and look over the ravine. Down below, sheltered by bushes and oaks, I could see sparkling water, splashing against smooth rocks.

I was drawn into this paradise of beauty and decided to go for a swim. The water was fabulous, cool , refreshing and so good for my muscles. AHhh!

15 minutes later I was back on track, running home, trying to beat the 3oclock deadline. I knew I didn't have time for a jamba juice now but my mind kept playing tricks, fantasizing about the sweet, fruity smoothie, only 4.95 at the cafe.

Finally, coming around the last corner I saw it, the green and yellow sign - signaling a sweet destination. Everything in my body was telling me to "GO, relax and enjoy life"!
Still, some subconscious force was telling me otherwise - it was this voice I listened to and for that I am grateful... I was able to finish up my Calc HW and get to class later that day.

If there's one lesson I like you to take away, its that discipline can be beneficial if we plan out ahead of time what we want and where we want to go. It's also important to note that desires are not necessarily bad but if we can learn to judge which desires are worthwhile then nothing can stand in our way. Thanks be to Life!