On Wednesday I went to Anthology for the poetry slam, but it was cancelled because of the political debate. I ended up chatting with a stranger until the coffee house closed. She came back to my place where we continued to talk until 5am. It was the best conversation I’ve had in longer than I can remember, even though I did most of the talking. It’ ( Read more... )

Tuesday’s storm was amazing. I’ve been meaning to write about it, but I haven’t been able to fathom the words until now ( Read more... )

I had something of a spiritual awakening this weekend.

I used to harbor a lot of resentment and spite toward organized religion. I believed it to be a method of social control, keeping its followers blind to their surroundings, tying them to an outdated, dead ideal.

Before I proceed I should clarify the meaning of two terms:

Blind belief: ( Read more... )

Question: Are you a Satanist? What's with the tattoo?

Answer: No. The tattoo is very symbolic, though is designed to appear as somewhat "offensive" and "satanic" because I like shock value. One day I'll have to go into a Mormon church bare-chested just to see what happens. But really, the symbolism behind the tattoo is as follows:

• The demonic ( Read more... )

This is amazing. I feel GREAT. For the first time in awhile, I really feel like I'm going to be okay. I just got back to work from lunch, and the fact that it's busy doesn't bother me in the least. Though I still have a lingering question: why do I feel the need for empathy ( Read more... )

( . . . New Years rant . . . )

It's interesting how some moments are so special that time itself seems to freeze, and everything becomes incredibly significant. As though an appreciation that never existed is born, and in that moment, the beauty in all things manifests so powerfully that it could bring you to your knees. Stars shining brightly in the heavens, symbolic of ( Read more... )

Ironic that on the day after my post about nothing I’m stricken by inspiration.

This morning I had an interesting conversation with Heather. We have had this debate on many occasions before, and it seems it’s always ended prematurely before it nears completion. This conversation comprises the age old argument-

( . . . Christianity versus Satanism (read: idealistic versus realistic) . . . )

( . . . searching for an epiphany . . . )