Was fun. End of post. Goodbye... Still here? Ok... So I got up at 3 in the morning to leave Hillsboro Texas for A Scout camp just outside of Cloudcroft New Mexico. We get there a little after 4 in the afternoon. The day after that we went to White Sands and walked around, ate lunch and what not. After that we headed to the space museum (can't remember exactly what it was called) in Alamogordo.
The day after that we got up packed up and headed out the White Mountain Wilderness area. We stayed at a State Park that night were we met a old man from Austin that was an Eagle Scout and he told us all about the "gee-haw wammydoodle". Which I figured out how to do but never mastered it.... We showed us some other gadgets of trickery that he had made and we spent thge rest of the evening befuddling the new kids with riddles.
The next morning we packed our packs and headed into the wild. We made over 9 miles (we where taking it super easy for the adults and new kids....) over a period of 3 days. In this time I got to see some amazing scenery, get my exercise done for the next year, and eat some super tasty dried fruit.
Anyway, that was pretty much the gist of the trip. But here's a fun fact, my pack was around 40 lbs. as was the other more experienced scouts/adults, but the new kids packs weighed around 20 lbs.. Yup, two of them nearly passed out though...
The Process, Projected.
Wednesday, July 14, 2010
Sunday, June 27, 2010
Well then
I just realized that this blog looks like a rant blog. I totally didn't mean for it to be so lets kick back with something a little lighter. I want to talk to you about helium.
I'm totally kidding about the helium by the way. I know very little about that stuff... But I really have no idea what to write about right so I'm just going to let you know that freshman orientation was pretty sweet. I got to meet a ton of super cool people and get to know the campus a little better as well as everything I can do on campus.
Anyway....I really don't what to write about right now so I'm going to stop pointlessly typing. I'll leave you with this though (because if I don't do it I want you to call me out on it), as soon as I'm done reading "Travesties" by Tom Stoppard I will write my thoughts on it. Maybe it will even resemble an actual review...
The process, projected.
I'm totally kidding about the helium by the way. I know very little about that stuff... But I really have no idea what to write about right so I'm just going to let you know that freshman orientation was pretty sweet. I got to meet a ton of super cool people and get to know the campus a little better as well as everything I can do on campus.
Anyway....I really don't what to write about right now so I'm going to stop pointlessly typing. I'll leave you with this though (because if I don't do it I want you to call me out on it), as soon as I'm done reading "Travesties" by Tom Stoppard I will write my thoughts on it. Maybe it will even resemble an actual review...
The process, projected.
Saturday, June 26, 2010
Courage/politics
I have noticed, through reading, watching, and talking that it doesn't take as much courage anymore to step out and say "I believe _____". Yeah, fill in the blank. For an example I'll use the thought that there is many paths to one god. You may have heard it before, somebody says I'm a christian but I think that all religions will lead to heaven. So basically they are saying that "I believe that I will get to heaven by accepting Jesus into my heart. I also believe that my Muslim buddy is going to heaven and we'll party with the Buddhists." Why would they say that?
I believe it comes down to political correctness (hereafter referred to as "pc"). It's been hammered into our heads that we can't offend anybody because of a belief or a lifestyle or an illness/disability. So then this gets transferred into our religious beliefs. We sit there and think "how can I be religious and pc?" That's my though on how we came to this ridiculous conclusion that all paths lead to the same god. And my problem with that is how can say your a christian (or muslim or jewish or whatever religion you follow) and say that it doesn't matter what god or gods your worship we'll see each other in heaven. If you truly believe what you say you do then there can be no room for that line of thinking. Why? Because as a christian the only way to heaven is through Jesus Christ, the only true god, or as he is also known, God. Ergo anyone who worships another god will not be in heaven, they will be in hell.
I don't claim to be a scholar or a theologian or to have any great understanding of the bible but this is the way I see it. I think we need to have the courage to stand up and say this is the way. Or as God said "I am the Way the Truth and the Light".
Nobody wants to be the person that always going around insulting people and being argumentative but maybe it's time that we stop trying to be pc. Maybe we need to have a little courage. Maybe we need to stand up and say this is how it is. Maybe we need to get a little offensive.
The process, projected.
I believe it comes down to political correctness (hereafter referred to as "pc"). It's been hammered into our heads that we can't offend anybody because of a belief or a lifestyle or an illness/disability. So then this gets transferred into our religious beliefs. We sit there and think "how can I be religious and pc?" That's my though on how we came to this ridiculous conclusion that all paths lead to the same god. And my problem with that is how can say your a christian (or muslim or jewish or whatever religion you follow) and say that it doesn't matter what god or gods your worship we'll see each other in heaven. If you truly believe what you say you do then there can be no room for that line of thinking. Why? Because as a christian the only way to heaven is through Jesus Christ, the only true god, or as he is also known, God. Ergo anyone who worships another god will not be in heaven, they will be in hell.
I don't claim to be a scholar or a theologian or to have any great understanding of the bible but this is the way I see it. I think we need to have the courage to stand up and say this is the way. Or as God said "I am the Way the Truth and the Light".
Nobody wants to be the person that always going around insulting people and being argumentative but maybe it's time that we stop trying to be pc. Maybe we need to have a little courage. Maybe we need to stand up and say this is how it is. Maybe we need to get a little offensive.
The process, projected.
Monday, May 3, 2010
Closer to the Heart
As Neil Peart once wrote:
And the men who hold high places
Must be the ones who start
To mold a new reality
Closer to the heart, closer to the heart
The blacksmith and the artist
Reflect it in their art
They forge their creativity
Closer to the heart, yes closer to the heart
Philosophers and ploughmen
Each must know his part
To sow a new mentality
Closer to the heart, well closer to the heart
You can be the captain
And I will draw the chart
Sailing into destiny
Closer to the heart, yes closer to the heart
I said closer to the heart, yeah closer to the heart
Closer to your heart, I said closer to your heart
Those of you who know me probably know that Rush is one of my favorite bands of all times. Among their songs "Closer to the Heart" is very much a favorite of mine. I won't say it's my absolute favorite but it would definitely be in the top ten.
Anyway, enough about the general stuff. This is about the song itself. The first verse reminds me that I need to be the change I want to see. I'm not getting a big ego here and saying that I'm one of those guys in high places but I defiantly believe that Gods plan for me includes me being a leader. I have to mold a new reality, a better place.
That first verse is the one that speaks to me the loudest but the rest of the song resonates as well. The third line about the Philosophers and the Ploughmen reminds me of the fact each and every person we come into contact with influences our thoughts and actions. The last line simpll tells me that I can't do everything alone.
I might be completely misinterpreting these lyrics but I think it's not so much what the writer thinks and was trying to say but what the listener, or reader, gets from it. Well, that's my thought for the day....Also, cookies. Thoughts questions, or mockery? Post it below!
The Process, Projected.
And the men who hold high places
Must be the ones who start
To mold a new reality
Closer to the heart, closer to the heart
The blacksmith and the artist
Reflect it in their art
They forge their creativity
Closer to the heart, yes closer to the heart
Philosophers and ploughmen
Each must know his part
To sow a new mentality
Closer to the heart, well closer to the heart
You can be the captain
And I will draw the chart
Sailing into destiny
Closer to the heart, yes closer to the heart
I said closer to the heart, yeah closer to the heart
Closer to your heart, I said closer to your heart
Those of you who know me probably know that Rush is one of my favorite bands of all times. Among their songs "Closer to the Heart" is very much a favorite of mine. I won't say it's my absolute favorite but it would definitely be in the top ten.
Anyway, enough about the general stuff. This is about the song itself. The first verse reminds me that I need to be the change I want to see. I'm not getting a big ego here and saying that I'm one of those guys in high places but I defiantly believe that Gods plan for me includes me being a leader. I have to mold a new reality, a better place.
That first verse is the one that speaks to me the loudest but the rest of the song resonates as well. The third line about the Philosophers and the Ploughmen reminds me of the fact each and every person we come into contact with influences our thoughts and actions. The last line simpll tells me that I can't do everything alone.
I might be completely misinterpreting these lyrics but I think it's not so much what the writer thinks and was trying to say but what the listener, or reader, gets from it. Well, that's my thought for the day....Also, cookies. Thoughts questions, or mockery? Post it below!
The Process, Projected.
Thursday, April 29, 2010
Topics
While I'm thinking of it... If you have a topic you want my thoughts on (for whatever sick twisted reason you could possibly have for wanting to know what I'm thinking is...[you can keep that reason to yourself{really...Please keep it to yourself...I'm sensitive...}]) feel free to email or ask in a reply to this or any other post.
Green.
I despise the word "green" when used in any way that doesn't have to do with the color. Or somebody being sick (but that's a whole other topic....). Back on track....I don't want you to misunderstand my position here, I hate this whole "green movement". I know what your thinking "OMG Travis totally hates the environment!!!" but no, that's not at all what I mean. I'm a big fan of the environment. But when you stick a green label on something and say your supporting "green" efforts it's really pointless. I'm really, it's like think pink ribbon that represent breast cancer research. Anybody can put that on their product and say they're supporting breast cancer research when in reality they don't give any money or do anything other than put the pink ribbon on a box. It's the thought that counts right?
Back to green! I noticed the other day some coasters that where marketed as "green". These coasters where solar powered light up plastic... I'm not going to insult your intelligence by commenting further... The stupidest products have started saying that they are environmentally friendly, I don't like it at all.
So, the point I want to make here. Lets start really doing something for the environment, like stop mowing our lawns. Why not stop watering them as well? If we didn't mow or water anymore not only are we not using water but we're not using gasoline or any of the parts needed in the manufacturing of lawn mowers.
Another idea....Never mind...I got nothing. To be honest the main point of this post is that I hate to mow. But the whole "green movement" makes me mad...I got a rootbeer today, one of the few carbonated beverages I love more than food...Actually it's the only carbonated beverage I love more than food....Back on topic! The rootbeer had a green cap on it and the company (A&W I think) was having a car give-away. The car in question was one of those hybrids, which taking into account all of the rare earth metals needed to make those things and the shipping across oceans and all that, your not really doing all that much by way of conservation...
Sorry for this first post to be more of a rant than anything but...I love me some rootbeer and hate to mow... Feel free to discuss.
-The Process, Projected.
Back to green! I noticed the other day some coasters that where marketed as "green". These coasters where solar powered light up plastic... I'm not going to insult your intelligence by commenting further... The stupidest products have started saying that they are environmentally friendly, I don't like it at all.
So, the point I want to make here. Lets start really doing something for the environment, like stop mowing our lawns. Why not stop watering them as well? If we didn't mow or water anymore not only are we not using water but we're not using gasoline or any of the parts needed in the manufacturing of lawn mowers.
Another idea....Never mind...I got nothing. To be honest the main point of this post is that I hate to mow. But the whole "green movement" makes me mad...I got a rootbeer today, one of the few carbonated beverages I love more than food...Actually it's the only carbonated beverage I love more than food....Back on topic! The rootbeer had a green cap on it and the company (A&W I think) was having a car give-away. The car in question was one of those hybrids, which taking into account all of the rare earth metals needed to make those things and the shipping across oceans and all that, your not really doing all that much by way of conservation...
Sorry for this first post to be more of a rant than anything but...I love me some rootbeer and hate to mow... Feel free to discuss.
-The Process, Projected.
Sunday, April 25, 2010
Intro
The Process Project is anything I want it to be. It's random musings on many different topics. I may talk about the lyrics of a song, world events, or a book I just read. It doesn't really matter at this point, the main goal of this blog is to write and get my thoughts out of my head and on to "paper". Anyway, here goes everything...
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