Tag: good

Be a good person.

This is actually a quote from a really cool guy I met via another cool friend on Facebook. He fairly regularly posts some pretty insightful stuff, and this one really caught me.

So you want to be a good person? Do what’s right? Here’s the deal, you’re going to be hated…Hated for reasons you’ll never fully understand. People are going to say things about you: lies and over exaggerations about your past. People are going to take advantage of you, cheat you, lie to you, steal from you because you know it’s no good to be untrusting. You will be taken for granted. You will not be respected and you will suffer and, yet, you will walk with grace through it all…and grow and grow and you won’t stop…because you made a commitment…and it’s far from the easy path…but you are good person…stay true…do the right thing and, in the end, nothing will stop you. Being good is it’s own reward. It will all make sense in time…and remember, you weren’t always a good person yourself.

-Aaron Manley Smith

He’s right. When you think about it, doing good things IS it’s own reward. There are a tons of people out there that are under the mistaken impression that they will not succeed if they don’t take the time to stop and help others do the same, and I feel bad for them, because in doing good things, you lead by example. You teach others that you should never be reluctant in helping those that need it.

A couple months ago a friend and I were driving back to Dallas from a long trip visiting friends, and the craziest thing happened. We’re on our side of the highway, and the lanes going the other direction we at least 20 yards away, but something was really wrong because I was seeing headlights directly ahead of us and coming fast. I swerved quickly onto the shoulder of the highway as a sports car zoomed by at about 60mph going the wrong direction on the tollway. My friend and I just kindof looked back stunned wondering what the hell just happened. We then called the state troopers and let them know about it. Just as we finished the call and were about to pull back onto the highway, a truck pulled up behind us.

The driver got out and walked up to my window and asked if I needed help. Why? Because I had my blinkers on and it was late at night. He wasn’t some horror figure from a bad movie, he was being a good person. I kick myself when I remember this because THAT is the exact kind of person I like to meet. I wish I had gotten his name so I could invite him over to meet the crew, etc.

If we as a society made sure to impress this behavior as a moral obligation rather than playing the ignorance or indifference cards I think our lives would be quite a bit better. I know I come off as a bit hardcore about this type of perspective though. I still tell people this, “The only divinity you will ever experience is your own.” It’s not meant to discredit anyone’s beliefs, it’s meant to get people to make an effort to make and experience their own miracle. I think walking THAT path affords you a far brighter journey.

Just my .02 πŸ˜‰

-Tony




Do monkeys put their info on the net. No They Dont.

Silly Questionaire

Do monkeys put their info on the net. No They Dont.

Do monkeys put their info on the net. No They Dont.

This was such an interesting set of questions from MySpace I am dumping them over to my Blog too.
{I cant believe this is from 7 years ago…lol!}

1.What were you doing last night at midnight?
Trying to get someone OUT of my bedroom.

2. What color shirt are you wearing?
Black

3. Have you made out with anyone who is a friend on myspace?
More than a few.

4. Do you have “a thing” for anyone on your top 8?
God yes.

5. Do you hold grudges?
Only where girlfriends are concerned.

6. Have you ever had your heart broken?
I got the tshirt, the hat, AND the trophy.

7. Do you have a good relationship with both your parents?
My father’s family doesn’t know i exist and my mother is on vacation 70% of the year. Figure it out.

8. Last movie you saw in theatres?
Clerks2

9. Name 3 things that you have on you at all times?
keys, phone, wallet…clothes not as much πŸ˜‰

10. Would you rather give or receive a foot massage?
Shower..then take turns

11. Name a teacher you have the hots for?
Heh, she wasnt a teacher when I was in school πŸ˜‰

12. How much cash do you have on you right now?
Enough to pay someone to rough you up.

13. Who’s the 4th person on your recieved call list?
My roomie

14. What’s the main ringtone on your phone?
Whats a ringtone?

15. What were you doing at midnight two nights ago?
Sleeping…wishing someone I actually liked was sleeping with me…

16. How many people on your friends list are ex’s?
I dont feel like counting.

17. What does your mom do for a living?
Author / Novelist

18. What’s your favorite city?
One that I dont live in.

19. Whats your favorite color?
Black and Silver

20. “I can’t wait until…”
I get some serious “me-time”

21. When was the last time you saw your mom?
Years…dont say it, I miss her enough without some jackass trying to talk to me about it.

22. What do you look for in a significant other?
Someone that knows what she wants, knows what she likes, and knows that we’ll spend years together making each other smile. The details can be figured out along the way…

23. How long have you been at your current job?
getting close to two years

24. Is Tom on your friends list?
nope

25. What’s the last thing you said outloud?
“I need your help”

26. What is the last thing/person you spent over $100 on?
Me – Car tune-up

27. What kind of shoes did you wear today?
Airwalk Leather Sandals

28. Whats the last piece of clothing you borrowed from someone?
shirt from a friend

29. “I really wish I drove a…
V-Rod

30. What website(s) do you go to?
too many

31. Go into your text message log on your phone whos the last person that texted you?
Max

32. Do you have an air freshener in your car?
nope

33. Do you have plants in your room?
nope

34. If you could drink anything this second what would it be?
A 57 Chevy
Southern Comfort / Gran Marnier / Amaretto
Pineapple / Cranberry / Orange

35. What are you listening to right now?
Keystrokes in the office

36. Does anything hurt on your body right now?
my brain

37. What city was your last taxi cab ride in?
Houston

38. Last alcoholic drink?
Monopolowa

39. If someone you hated died, would you laugh and spit on their grave?
Nope…but I might sleep better.

40. Do you own a picture phone?
not willingly

42. What’s your favorite Starbucks drink?
Vinti Vanilla Quad Latte

43. Do you exercise as much as you should?
never

46. Would you give your bf/gf a second chance if they cheated on you?
never have, never will!

47. If I don’t like you..?
Your personal problems are just that…YOURS

48. Recent time you were really upset?
When i found out what was wrong with my car.

49. Are you thinking about someone right now?
Always

50. Last time you cried?
I dont have a tear-duct in my right eye…its literally just a small hole/tube that drains alot…no valve. Technically I am crying all the time so this question just doesnt have the same effect on me.

[2013/08/14]Soooo…I have nearly 800 posts on my blog, and the oldest of them are either broken or in need of some updates or link-fixes…so here I am slowly fixing all my oldest stuff. It’s kind of funny because this was something I picked up from Myspace…