"Just Friends"

I saw this posted the other day, and though about it. It's strange how much has happened to me in such a short amount of time. Marriage, dating, relationship, all changing in a year. Crying, loving, pain, heart ache, just so many raw emotions. And at the end of it all, what are we left with? Memories.

That's what we're left with. Yes, you can be "just friends," but you will have a connection with this person that will always be just a little bit more than friends. You will place them, ever so slightly, in front of others. But it's OK. It's OK to be "just friends" with someone you use to love. It's OK. It's special, you have a connection with this person that others may not understand. Heck, they might even be jealous of it, but don't let it get to you.

When the Past Comes Back

Started with a phone call, which I let go to voicemail. Then a text, followed by an email, and another phone call. Then my brother gets a text to tell me about what I just got a phone call, voicemail, text, and email about. It's been several months since I've heard high or low from her, since I've even thought of her. Then out of the blue, BAM! Broadsided. I never saw it coming.

When I've already been contacted by our agent, why does she need to contact me via so many channels? Anyways, this question is moot. I've been in contact with my agent, that's all I need to do. Moving on has been the best thing for me, I doubt intend on going back to the way I was year ago.

Health Benefits of Sex

Partners in Health e-newsletter - May 2012 - general_health:


'via Blog this'


So I get up on Mother's Day and in my inbox, I see this email from Kaiser. In the subject line it says "How sex is good for your health." Now naturally, it peaked my curiosity, so I click and take a look.


According to the article, the benefits of sex include three things:

1. Stress relief
2. Burns calories
3. Strengthens your pelvic muscles

Now the first two I can see it benefiting both men and women, but the third, well, I'm not so sure the Kegel-like exercises will help, but then again I'm a guy...what do I know.


So ladies, go find your significant other, or for those that don't have one, pull out B.O.B. and have a go at it. Go reap those benefits.

To the special woman in my life: Happy Mother's Day

Dear mamma,

Thank you for always being there for me. Sacrificing so much for your sons, I know growing up it couldn't have been easy. I can't even imagine getting married as such a young age, have 3 kids, moving to another country where you know no one, don't speak the language, or have anyone to turn to. Having to raise us alone with all the drama from our youth, but through it all you where there. 

Working long hours to put food on the table, clothes on our backs, and joy and happiness in our hearts. You've always been there for us, through it all you have never given up on us. Sure you were disappointed in us from time to time, but we could always count on you when it counted. This past year has been hard on me, and I just wanted to say thank you so the whole world will know that you are amazing.

Of course we have our differences, but what family doesn't? However, it's the bond that we all have that keeps us together. I love you dearly, with all my heart, and no matter what happens I always will. I know we are far apart and don't get to see each other all the time, but that doesn't matter.

So mamma, Happy Mother's Day!

Love Always, Your Son.

PS, Happy Mother's Day to all the other mothers out there. Without you all, none of us would be here. I hope that you are treated special, not just this day, but everyday.

Alone on the trail

After a wonderful Friday evening, the plan was to get up for an early hike with a friend and sine of his students that he mentors. Unfortunately, he had car issues, so that plan got postponed. I didn't mine to much, as this past week has been tough, not getting enough sleep and all.


I did take a nap, and after waking up decided to go on a hike myself. So I packed up my stuff and drove of to do a trail that I haven't visited in awhile.


Getting to the top of Echo Mountain can be a trek. Two and a half miles of almost constant climbing. In the afternoon, little shade, and countless switchbacks.


I started my hike at four o'clock. The way up to the top is well marked and easy to follow. During the trip up, you're given several opportunities to see the San Gabriel valley down below. On this particular day, the smog is thick, but you can still make out DTLA.


I make it to the top in just over an hour and 15 minutes. When I get up there, there's only a few people at the top, and they're heading back down. This gives me an opportunity to spend some time at the top alone and by myself.



A take the time to meditate and reflect. Listening to the wind blow, the distant humming of cars far off. Birds chirping as they fly around in the beautiful late afternoon sky. As I spend the short time by myself at the top, others begin to trickle up. As I wait for the sun to set, more and more people come up. They begin to set up for what looks to be a potluck. People trekked up pizza, wine, chips and dips, jello shots, and so much more. People young and old, males and females, health and well the not so healthy. All meeting up at the top for some good eats and company. It was really nice to see.


As the sun began to set, I started taking my pictures. I got some amazing photos that I'll share. As I packed up to head down, one of the hikers asked if I was going to stay to get shots of the moon. Unfortunately I wasn't, but I kind of wished I had. Biggest and brightest Moon of the year...it would have been some great shots.


So making my way down, something confused me. Why would people go hiking and not be prepared for the hike. As soon as the Sun went down, it began getting dark and cold very quickly. As I made my way down, people I saw didn't have extra warm clothes or lights. One guy was even coming down on the dark trail using his smart phone as his light source. Needless to say I slowed down so he could follow me.


All in all I had a great time. I got to be alone to think and reflect. I might need to do more late night hikes when the Moon is out and full, but for now, I'll just enjoy the photos that I took.

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