Procrastinating Rest

With many projects and personal goals pending, I decided to use today as a day of rest. I almost did absolutely nothing but lounge around all day in sweat pants and a hoodie. I could have, and probably should, washed the dishes or at least tidied up the place, but I didn't.

What I did do was wear wrist braces and read about different cultures and religions. Mainly because its time to learn about other belief systems outside of the Abrahmic religions. Another reason could be because I could not feel my arms or stay focused past two moments of time. Either way as a Christian, I feel, it would be good to know the origins and basic beliefs that are or can be considered wholly deviant from the Bible.


A couple of years ago I got in an argument about women's health and the government in regards to mainstream Christianity and Wicca beliefs. I do not remember how the argument proceeded, but in the end I believe we decided to agree to disagree.  I like to stand for what I believe in, so that was a very hard thing for me to do.

I like to find the truth of things in the midst of popular social and political world views and mindsets in regards to all things. Its either a spectrum, a complex and ornate web of point of views, or black and white, wrong in the eyes of all. However, at the time I was not willing to risk being misinformed or misinforming others for the sake of my pride (the argument took place in front of a group of people from all walks of life and beliefs, an open forum of diversity).



To this day I feel like I fell short when the time came. I feel that I should have known where they were coming from. Instead I knew little to nothing about Wicca. Aside from general mythology, I know little to nothing about paganism or polytheism. 

Oh well. I'm off to do battle in the lands of Skyrim.

Hebrews 4:12

THE HOLY FLAMING CLAYMORE

Our high school was one with a little over a 100 in the gradating class, the district smaller still with every other knowing of another in a different school. Some of us were either on our way to accomplishing our hopes and dreams, some of us wished to know what to dream for, and some of us only pondered the thought. Analyzing all of us at the end of that day I wondered which path to take, which road to go or if I would even need "roads" at all, I was over taken by the anxieties of uncertainty, the "what if's".


That week of graduating, of saying our final good-byes as budding teenagers, made me re-evaluate my morals, standards, and values. I fell into a state of fear and confusion. I knew where I didn't want to go but had no idea of what to do or how to avoid going down a stray path. I didn't want to wander the Earth not knowing what it is I am supposed to do as many of done already. I wasn't searching for a purpose in life, I was looking for something far greater than a title to add to my name.

Up to that point I hadn't given my faith, or my faith in God, a chance to flourish to the extent it is right now. I kept it in a box allowing it a space no bigger than a mustard seed. Knowing that everlasting citadels and powerful civilizations are not built in day, in our time, I decided it was time to let God, let Christ, guide me to where He needed me to be.

He revealed to me what I needed to see and told me what I needed to hear. Some of it I wish I didn't know; some of it I didn't want. But it's hard to argue with the One Who Weaved Your Atoms Into Form.

He taught me everything I needed to know, honed my edge and sharpened the blade; blessing it with gifts and talents that I knew nothing of at the time. And then He taught me about time. He told me to wait.

God's timing is a strange and wonderful one. It is often said that He works in mysterious ways, but people forget that once He's done orchestrating, everything makes perfect sense. It is important to note that during this time of waiting, be it for your own victory or defeat, you should not let your blade go dull or your fire go dim.

While I waited I put my holy flaming claymore away. That was three years ago.

It would not be the same to say that I let it dull or dim, but to say that I forgot how to use it would be more proper.

In light of recent events both physical and spiritual, be them the terrors of life or the scrys found in dreams and nightmares, I have found it appropriate to pick up the blade again. Not to use it because it is not yet time, but to remember the power invested in me through Christ and be at the ready for when the time comes to do what God has called me to do.

Regardless of whether or not you are ready God is going to fulfill everything He has promised. For victory or defeat, do not let your blade go dull and your fire go dim.

Holiday Movie List

Its about that time of the year again, and this post has been a long time coming; here's my holiday movie pick that'll be sure to bring the "fam" closer together. They aren't in any particular order but if you wish to rank them go on ahead (commentary, justifications, synopsis  may or may not be included or added as time progresses). Most of these are my favs in general. I have a summer list, but I'll post that when Winter hibernates for the  Spring.

P.S.

I've grouped them from singles to series and in alphabetical order

 

47 Ronin

Crazy, Stupid, Love

Dracula Untold

Dredd (2012)

Elf

Evil Dead (1981)

Frank

Gangster Squad

Gravity

Interstellar

Les Miserables (2012)

Moulin Rouge! (2001)

Nosferatu (1922)

Place Beyond the Pines

Pacific Rim

RENT (2005)

Scott Pilgrim vs the World

The Secret Life of Walter Mitty 
Sicario
Sucker Punch

Tucker and Dale vs Evil

Zombie Land

Alien/ Aliens

Jurassic Park/ World

Tron 1/2

Nolan's Batman Trilogy 

The Chronicles of Narnia Trilogy(?)

The Hobbit  Trilogy

Lord of the Rings Trilogy

Three Flavours Cornetto trilogy

 - Shaun of the Dead

 - Hot Fuzz

 - The World's End

Harry Potter Anthology

Resident Evil Anthology

Star Wars Anthology

Underworld Anthology

Godzilla/ Gojira series (Not including the 1998 American attempt of a remake)

Letters from the Past

Throughout my younger years there were times where I would try to imagine what my future self would say to my younger self to tell my future self in the different future. That is, at the moment I would envision what myself would tell me to tell myself in case the future I had envisioned changed. I would leave these letters littered throughout various papers so that in the event I would find them my current self would be able to reflect upon them. 

Some of them were cryptic one liners than even the most mystic soothsayers would not be able to decipher with ease. Some of them were meaningful and full of optimism. Others were from a darker time and carried a darker tune. 

Regardless of what they said the message was always the same: "As usual we're probably not where we want to be, but I know we're where we need to be." Even now I wonder if those words were to be of encouragement to strive for my dreams, or words of humility because I crave for more.

The Road so Far

Production Notes:

My path has been a strange and adventurous one; the last time I posted things were very, very different and since I've lost some and gained some. Some rose, some fell, and some are out of the game altogether. Regardless I miss them all.

I may or may not have mentioned this before via this blog, the other blogs or social media, but I am almost done posting/ working on the story lines and lore on Blogger. This does not mean that I am forever finished sharpening, honing and curating all that I've put up here (mostly because what is here is the tip of the iceberg and has been altered in more ways than one), but that I am planning on moving everything here to my own website where everything will be alluringly organized and easy on the eyes. That being said I will not be posting any character renderings or images for the sake of ease during this transitional period.

I am going to start vloging as a form of documentation of the journey from where I am now to where I am going to be. Basically covering the transition and whatever may come. I'm out of college now and I'm not sure how to go about things other than playing it by ear, so I hope the vlog can help others decide on how to act or what to do after college. Don't worry peeps, I haven't been moping around these past few years, I've been busy trying to graduate, collaborate and put a spin on things.

Hopefully all my research and readings will pay off when the time comes as far as aesthetics go for any writings (commentaries, research, short stories, format, structure, pacing), images (cinematography, photography, renderings, designs), whatever else I happen to post, etc. At the end of the day I hope that the content helps you (plural, anyone, everyone, everybody) in life if not entertain you. In case you're wondering when exactly all this will be going on refer to the schedule below.

Production Schedule Until Further Notice:

• General content is to be release every Friday the 13th
• Vlog or blog updates will usually appear during the ides of March
• And once every six months there will be a major release (short film or a public release of project material [basically a major update])

Of course I will be uploading occasionally in-between those dates because there’s more than six days in a year. If I have something ready and furnished completely it might go up sooner than expected, and if you're following me on Instagram, Twitter or have me on FB you'll get sneak peaks of things to come (I'll be on Snap Chat soon). That’s about it for now, all this will be in effect this- Friday...

Mini Update(11/14/2015)
In case you're interested as to what this refers to click on the links below.
The Galactic Conquest 
The Pen And The Door
The Black Mansion