Just A Ramble About Animals

            It’s been a good day overall, though interesting. I was thinking how I tend to be both a dog and cat person though slightly more a cat person. Mainly since I grew up more around cats. Plus, I find them more calming. I enjoy dogs don’t get me wrong, but cats are more calming for me. Dogs tend to get me more excited and energized. Plus, I just enjoy laying down and petting a cat most times. Though petting my sister’s dog is nice as well. Though a bit bulky. And, cats don’t sound the alarm at every little sound, but it is nice to know when the front door is being opened and closed.

            In general, though I love all animals. I remember growing up and watching all sorts of animal documentaries and not missing a beat. Sometimes even taking notes. Though those notes are long gone unfortunately. And, it is not just living animals either. I have been fascinated with dinosaurs and Wooly Mammoths as well. Even a Sabretooth Tiger or two. Hence me enjoying the Ice Age movies so much. Besides them being funny I mean.  

            I even had a fascination with Sharks before it was cool to be into that sort of thing. Though while most are fascinated with the Great White Shark I am still fascinated more with the Whale Shark. Although archaeology has me interested in a long extinct shark that Discovery Channel loves to drum up could still be out there for their Shark Week. Thrasher Sharks are also kind of interesting as well too. I miss my book that had illustrated pictures of them all. It included plants but I will save that for another post, and it was only of North America.

            It had some interesting invertebrates as well. Like most males my favorites were the bugs. I was fascinated with Scorpions for a long time. I put them in stories for a long time and think I might again eventually. This ramble is bringing back memories and inspiring me in a few different directions. I also liked turtles a lot. My favorite was the Alligator Turtle. A fearsome looking turtle that looked like it could hold its own against anything. Though I have also always been fascinated by Tortoises. I remember seeing one in a pet shop once and wanted it as a pet. I know better now of course and feel bad for it.

            It’s nice in the springtime when I can open my windows and hear the song birds in the bush outside my bedroom window. They are usually fighting over perches in the bush, but they sound lovely doing it. Not sure exactly what kind of birds they are, but they sound better than the Seagulls. My mom’s dog is no fan of Crows unlike me. Though I prefer Ravens over Crows just my personal preference. And, I have always been fascinated with animals that roll up in a ball for defense. Just boggles my mind how they do that and the variations on it.

            But, I have rambled on enough for one day. Just trying out a shorter post format to see how people like it. Feel free to leave questions and comments below. As for me I think I will do some reading and window shopping. *Tips his hat and walks out the door*.

Feeling Alive This Morning Though I Know I will Be Snoozing Later

            I am wide awake this morning thanks to Garth Brooks and his song “Standing Outside the Fire”, which is on repeat. It always gets my blood flowing. And, I am one of those souls who has to run into the fire, and do my best to help. Where there is trouble, you will see me running towards it. I’ve always been one that instinctively goes to help despite the danger. Some call me a fool. I just say it is part of my genetics. I was not made to be an onlooker I was made to be a doer. I was made for helping people.

            And, hopefully I do a little of that from time to time with this blog. Whether it is a kindred soul or just something that relates to you that I have talked about. I know I talk about my life, but the comments and questions section is to hear about your life. So, that I can relate to you better. And, I plan to do a better job of answering comments and questions from now on. I’ve been slacking lately and I have to stop doing that. I also plan to do better at answering comments once I figure out how to on Odyssey. Plus, this blog will only be found as far as Facebook goes on my author page starting in April. And, I am going to be moving my Odyssey articles to there as well. Or at least sharing them to there. Just some updates for everyone.

            I’m going to be taking to my editor over on Odyssey about a serialized story in the next few days. It is from one of the characters I have been working on for a long time. The story came to me in a dream one night and just been trying the right way to get it out there. I’ve already started working on part 1. It is slow progress right at the moment, but I am sure it will pick up in the next few days. Writing is like any other art; some days go faster than others.

            I’m reading more on faith in an older National Geographic Magazine as I work to catch up on my reading. Faith is hard to have at times, but it has proven beneficial to my life so I try to encourage others to have some of it. Though I try not to be too preachy and just give it from my view in a post here and there. I know I can only encourage it for people I can’t make them have it. But, whether someone has faith or not I will still treat them with kindness and compassion.

            I also know I have to limit the number of books I am reading and finish up some of them. I have lost count of how many books I am reading at once right now. I have to wrangle them up and figure out where I am in all of them, and work on finishing up as many as possible. Some will have to be done by audio book, others with good old fashioned reading. Just going to have to curb the wanting of starting some of the new books I just got. Right now, I am only starting two new books and those are for book clubs. Maybe a couple for more depending on what a couple other book clubs are reading this month. But, I am also working to close my in progress of reading list as fast as possible.

            I have been in such a state of confusion or oblivion I am not sure which. It feels good to be getting back to myself and working on projects once more. The reinvigoration continues with some speed bumps in the way here and there. And, please do let me know if I ramble on longer than you like. I will try to cut it back if I do.

            For now though I think I have rambled on enough. Feel free to leave questions and comments below as always. As well as suggestions. I will take them into consideration. As for me I am off to do religious studies and then to do some more writing o maybe some more reading after that I haven’t quite decided yet. *Tips his hat and walks out the door*.

Back To The Books And Talking Inspiration

            Classes start tomorrow and I am starting to study today. Though been doing a bit of it here and there when not sleeping lately. Update I passed inspection. Still working on getting Moriah on the lease but it is seeing progress. So, time to hit the books once again. I am looking forward to it once more, and aiming to do better than last term by far. I know it might be difficult since I have a doctor this term for one of my classes, but he seems laid back overall. He is one of those teachers that inspires greatness in his students if that makes sense.

            He asked an interesting question that got me thinking for the blog today. Basically, it was what happens when inspiration is different from aspirations and expectations? I told him sometimes expectations have to be broken and aspirations have to be made bigger. We all come to Earth to learn more is my main belief. So, why not take advantage of every chance you have? You should follow those things you are passionate about and learn as much as you can about them.

            You are made to be passionate about them for a reason. It is not chance at all that you are made passionate about them. If it was then there would be people who were passionate about things that couldn’t explain why they were passionate about them. Yet, there are people passionate about things all over the world that know why they are passionate about things. Something higher than us gives us that passion and it is up to us to choose to listen or ignore it. To me the smart thing is to listen to it and study about that passion and make a living from it.

            I am inspired everyday by friends and colleagues I see living their lives around their passions. I see them living happier lives them someone doing a 9 to 5 just for the paycheck. When you do something, you are passionate about you are happier and tend to do it better as well as excel at it. After all you were meant to do it. You might not become a millionaire but you will live comfortably. And, from what I can see in a less stressful manner as well.

            I know every parent wants that star athlete or doctor or lawyer or even astronaut. But, ask yourself what is your kid really passionate about. Let them do pursue that. They will thank you down the road even as they still need reassurance at times possibly. I know I still do from my parents at times. They applaud me for going to college and doing what I want to do even as they are uncertain at times. I guess it does help that I have been published already in a couple of anthologies. Yes, a little bragging there.

            I have rambled enough for one day though. I know I am normally super serious, but sometime this upcoming week I might try out some comedy. Feel free to leave questions and comments below. As for me it is off to start on studies for the week. *Tips his hat and walks out the door*.