At age 35 and single it has come to my attention that I have yet to leave a legacy of any sort. The child and youth care worker inside of me wants to do more than just care for troubled youth. I want to be remembered for something great. And thus the writer emerged once again.
This idea of mine has been around since March - abolishing the word 'ghetto' from common vocabulary. At first I thought it was merely an urban term. However the truth is that the word itself comes from racial segregation. There so much more research that I need to find at this time but I hope that it make an impact for this generation and those who follow it.
-Stay Frosty Reader
Jun 7, 2010
My Legacy
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May 22, 2010
only thing I question
This the only time I am going to mention this so please don't think I am a bad person. One of the few things that I personally observe is the fact most overweight women in my area use shopping carts to mobilze anything they need to carry. This includes small items like water bottles. Is this sincerely neccessary or are these acts of lazyness? Either way it just furthers the stereotyping of them in a negative manner and it does not help their personal image which is percieved by other people in their surroundings. Technically 'no' these women
are not disabled in any known manner. I suppose it would not hurt for them to at least make an effort to make a change for themselves.
-Stay Frosty Reader
Location:Portage Ave,Winnipeg,Canada
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May 20, 2010
First On
I never thought of myself of writing a blog via cell phone. Normally I would be twittering my thoughts and/or share them on Facebook. Why? Only because that's the nature of a social network, sharing ideas but to a more common audience. But this is where I share them with people who like to also write. Not many people like myself actually blog while commuting to work. Yet here I am giving it a try... This photo was taken obviously from the inside of a bus ... and I am surprised of well it turned out. Anyway I think I will consider blogging more often when I don't have much to share socially but intellectually. For now I would like to figure how I can make full use of social networking with this blog. Laters :D
-Stay Frosty Reader
Location:Portage Ave,Winnipeg,Canada
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Apr 23, 2010
The Future
If there's one thing that humanity fears it's the future. People either know what comes next or fears what may come next. Admitting that I am a human being only proves that I am among my own kind. However there's very few things about the future that I fear. I do not know what the future comes my way and for the first time I am not worried, yet I don't know why nor do I care.
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Apr 5, 2010
The Theory
It has come to my own personal attention that my theory of pop culture influencing the youth falls under the category of sociology, a subject not involving youth but social science as a whole. However there is child sociology I dare say it is not within my best interests to become a social worker for youth. However I would like to work around this theory of mine so it helps child and youth care workers, not a social worker.
I would like it very much to see this theory of mine beneficiary towards aiding youth in general but more importantly troubled youth. It is my theory that pop culture can influence the child and youth in a positive manner if it is handled properly. This goes beyond watching movies and television with the youth.
Hypothesis: Interactions with the youth involving pop culture could prove beneficiary within the therapeutic milieu.
And this is where the experiment of my theory begins... wish me luck
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Jan 24, 2010
Quite the Beast
This is my first blog of this year and from a laptop. Honestly I don't like the idea of owning this gargantuan. Day One: Straight out of the box, this HP Pavilion dv7 is technically used for school. But I'm a 30 year old gamer. The 'shift' key is much too close to the '\' key. Yet I cannot complain about the built in number pad...
UPDATE: The end of February is creeping up and I am getting used to awkwardly carrying this 17'' laptop. I don't care much for the weight of carrying it around even though this is for used primarily for school work. I am happy to say this much dear reader when I graduate from college I will make use of it an alternative to using a game console.
I swear I will wake up one of these days and another console system will creep up. This is something that I cannot deny as something bound to happen. Maybe it won't happen soon but in the future. Technology is always improving, someone is making things better.
All in all, this beast of a laptop won't be rule over my life. This is one of the few things I vow will happen.
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Dec 10, 2009
What A Decade
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Oct 26, 2009
The 1 AM Post
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Oct 2, 2009
Yeah I Know...
I know I haven't made a blog entry in such a long time and that's a bad thing. However there are two schools of thought I've decided that I'm going to blog when there's a lot of things on my mind which I prefer to post. Honestly, blogging for me now is about writing about what seems important to me in the now.
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Aug 20, 2009
Actually It's Writer's Block (yeah that's the ticket...)
Okay. There used be a time when I blogged as often as I blinked. Honestly these days I don't have much to blog and/or Twitter since my last blog post. Sometimes I seriously wonder why I started blogging in the first place. It was so I could be some sort of voice that would reach out to the masses.
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Aug 5, 2009
Just Another Wednesday
Here I am at 8 PM on a Wednesday night and I'm not Twittering (just yet), playing WoW or even reading. The last twelve hours have been exhausting. First of all, I have yet to get a good nights rest and that's a bad thing when you need to wake up early enough to attend a funeral in the morning. Sleep in the afternoon only because I didn't get enough sleep. Woke up around 5 PM only to find I was home alone.
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Jul 30, 2009
30 Days to Level 80
I know I should be keeping my blog up to date as often most fellow bloggers. But I'm not like that. These days I'm more or less been leveling up my soon-to-be Level 76 druid on 'WoW'. Why?
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Jul 23, 2009
13 Days Later... from last entry
As God as my only witness, I know I should be blogging more often. But the truth is that I rarely have anything worth writing about. For the longest time I've been waiting patiently (and yet keep in mind that it's not ironic finite patience doesn't last that long) for this acceptance letter. Taking my mind off things hasn't been easy. Let's see what I've been up to lately?
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Jul 10, 2009
My Day (The Morning)
Bzzt... electrolytes in the brain tell the body it's time to awaken from my slumber of erotic fantasy. The fantasy are blurred images but the message has been the same for a while now, brooding in my mind like angst from an adolescent child. I can feel the cold shiver on my skin from the air conditioning. This sensation is much too cold and harsh yet the reasoning why I choose not to open the windows last night was because of the echoing sounds from the suburban streets.
A dog is foolishly barking the background yearning for attention, whereas my stomach growls due to a bodily function. Shortly after I can hear my own heartbeat sync with the running water from the bathroom sink as I begin to wash my face. Soap suds tingle on my pores and it feels good amongst my rough and dry skin.
From the vent I can hear the rustling summer wind hinting of what to expect for today. Part of me wants to ignore the salivating or at least the fact of much weight I've gained within the little amount of time. My only thought for the morning is today is going to be a good day for anything.
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Jul 1, 2009
I Know My Game Theme Songs
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Jun 24, 2009
Things I Want To Do At Age 35
I suppose this is a good time as any to set some goals for myself - somewhere down the line I knew I should have. After watching the movie "The Bucket List", it reminded me that life is short -- perhaps too short. However instead of creating a list of things to do before I die I decided to write one as an early birthday gift for me. We all have just one life, might as well live it to it's fullest.
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Jun 6, 2009
Choice Of A Generation
Once upon a time media has labeled me and my generation many things. The first was 'Generation X' - a generation of slackers, misfits and lord knows what else. Basically we as a generation won't and/or can't amount to anything but low income earning people living off society. Yet somewhere in the midst we find a way to be part of the working class, success stories and even famous in a certain way for being a somebody - an original.
The few that succeed are inherited custodians of the generation before us - cleaning up the messes and mistakes of those who labeled us in the first place. At a certain point of our lives some of us value career over starting a family. Meanings of the traditional roles are being redefined by the opposite gender. We are the generation who put a crack in the infamous 'glass ceiling' for our sisters.
Yet at times we prefer to act half our age but with careers. For those who with e-fame and certain celeb status, I ask what defines us and separates us from everyone else. A select of the smart ones prefer being under the Twitter radar and other 'trends' from cyberspace. Not all of us choose to be attention whores or sell outs towards a certain product.
As a voice we are expressive pioneers of those who want to listen and think, rebels of conformity to make a difference. Idealist architects of tomorrow change is our birthright, just like the generation before us. Upon the many things of which I'm solely passionate about, it would be the generation that I am part of. Not all of us are born to inspire but I hope that this blog has helped do that to those who need it.
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Jun 2, 2009
Shrinking Smallville
The show 'Smallville' is one of the few shows that gives a reason to tune into the CW network. But there's a few minor flaws that make it perfect. No, I'm not saying the show needs a few tweeks here and there. However I would like to state for the record producers of the show have stretched out a LOT of the Superman mythology way too long.
Yes, I enjoy watching the show as much as the next fanboy/fangirl but after nine seasons and the big tenth season comming in this fall - at a certain point I'd like to think I've had my fill. Somewhere in my ego had thoughts of how I would have the show into a certain direction. First season of the show didn't explore that much but more or less just the introduction of his powers.
Shortly after the series dragged out storylines which were part soap opera and part teen drama. Looking back at a few of the earlier episodes from previous seasons there are few times it was silly, not worth watching and too cheesy for television.
Eventually came the story arcs within certain episodes that not fully explored but it's foreshadowing towards the season finale. Character building is good for a television series but how it's built over time is another thing. On a technical note, 'yes' I like the new direction and 'no' I don't like why it took so long to create this build. All in all, I hope the upcoming season will tie up some loose ends and we'll get to see the series finale soon enough.
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May 29, 2009
Twitter and Me
For those who follow me on Twitter and to those who I follow back should know a few things about me. Right off the bat, I like to blog, post things online and etc. Only difference is that I do it in moderation. Also from time to time I like to be funny, inspirational and most importantly being myself.
But the word here is 'moderation'. How I see Twitter is different than how others look at a micro blog site. Everyone has their own thing, gimmick or ongoing theme going themselves. Individuality is how we as people define ourselves. At the same time it's our own personal soap box that people can choose to follow their voice or not - it's up to the reader.
My reasons for following certain people on Twitter are simple - I like what you tweet because you're interesting enough to follow. Since my return to Twitter, I've followed and stopped following people for a variety of reasons including the fact they're just promoting themselves in their profession and not something in their daily life.
Out of all the celebrities that are on Twitter I only follow G4 television personality Morgan Webb and actress Felicia Day. Why? To sum it up for Morgan Webb - she doesn't promote herself but other people and as for Felicia Day, I think her bio what reeled me in. Sometimes if a bio is interesting I'll follow just because of that.
In last five months of returning to Twitter a little older a bit more wiser - I've learned that it's not who you follows you but the people that reply to you that matter. A while ago it occurs to me that somehow we're all connected to someone in some small yet insignificant way. Upon conclusion I guess I'll continue being myself and enjoy life.
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May 24, 2009
Mental Nightmare
Once upon a time (not long ago) for a while now times have been a bit lean for me an an employee at the Winnipeg Convention Center. A few months ago I requested that I can only work once a week in order to compensate for time for me to study. Long story, short version is that I'm looking for work to fill in the time.
Idiot me I apply as a dishwasher - forgetting the last time I was one I didn't last long and lord knows I was WAY over my head. The one thing I've learned over the years is that repressing memories isn't a good thing when you need to remember something important like avoiding to apply for a certain job. One thing that I have learned as a dishwasher is the 'where' you should be if you want to be one.
After my first and only shift as a dishwasher I twittered, showered and went to bed. Next thing I know is I'm having nightmarish voices in my dreams telling me to quit and BAM enter the nervous breakdown. Being a God fearing man, I did just that and I'm still jilted about it. Only difference is that I'm going to hopefully sleep soundly.
Growing older means only one thing to me - don't ask how and why certain things happen to me, just accept it happens. Technically speaking, I'm still employed - just not as a dishwasher for a certain restaurant. As far I'm concerned I've hit the 'Roger Murtaugh' point in my life in terms of working in the hospitality industry. Somewhere in your life when you start saying that one infamous catchphrase - the little neurons inside the brain are telling you to find something you like doing.
Odd as this may sound but I like doing what I do as a living - whenever that may be. However I also know that I should pursue something productive to make myself happy. For now I going to learn how to survive this mental breakdown one day at a time and hope for better chances at life.
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May 19, 2009
Current TV Shows I Like And Why
•'Chuck' that somehow sticks out like a sore thumb but what reels me is the fact part of it reflects on my personal life in terms of a possible relationship from my past.
• 'Heroes' reminds me that I'll always be a fanboy and I adore the comic book type storyline.
• 'How I Met Your Mother' - Ever since the pilot I'm still curious of the identity of the mother and how it's building up to just that I'll still watch. Basically, it's a show that going to remind us, it's the little things no matter how minor are very much important in life no matter how long the story is in real life.
• 'Big Bang Theory' Simply put, this is 'Friends' for geeks like me.
• 'Smallville' - Love it because of the interesting take of Superman mythology.
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May 12, 2009
Death For Sale
If anyone were to ask me why I'm NOT a professional writer it would because the last time I wrote I went to a very dark place in my head to write my first short story. To this day I still have the professionally written manuscript which is approximately 20, 000 words (or more). At this time I'd to share an excerpt.
Hello, my name is Gerald Morton and I sell death. For as long as I can remember or as long as I'd prefer wanting to personally recall since I've been a wee lad, I've been very much fascinated with what's involved with death itself. One of the reasons is because of my father, Albert who decided to go into this type of business. Ever since he nearly died while fighting in the Vietnam War, he thought this was a wise investment.
While I was growing up he told me that death isn't a bad thing but a very necessary need in life, albeit how ironic this may sound to to most people. Yet for some odd reason I believed him only because of the way he sold the idea to me. In this world consumers buy things for either a 'want' or 'need'. Selling to the consumer in type of business we also have the obligation to give them this choice.
Is death a 'need' or 'want'? The funny thing is that it can't be considered "both" to most people, just like any other product that's sold to the average consumer. Believe it or not, death is both a common need and a want, which is why it's such an easy product to sell. As a salesman I don't see it in either category but as a preference as if I were selling a car.
The only difference between 'death' and a 'car' is that it's a one-time commitment sale for one person for the rest their own life. A privileged commitment is an honor unto itself. The job that we do without question should be considered just that, a privileged commitment to the consumer. Most of the time death is sold at a reasonable price with a variety of different offers.
Looking at it in a small way, selling death can also be like selling real estate. However the main difference is that a piece of land is being sold with an honest face without any worries from the economy market whatsoever. These prices have been sold as a fixed price for long most people in the business can remember. Also no matter which way most people look at death, it's quite literally an investment of a lifetime.
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May 5, 2009
The Death Post
If there's one thing that everyone knows it's the fact that eventually we all have to age, grow old and then die. However there are few things I'd like to get off my chest only because I think it's important. For the most part when I die, I want to be known that I died without any regrets in life. Everything and anything that happened to me in my life happened for a reason including how I respond to my conflicts of whatever they may have been in the past.
Life is short and thus the only known truth humanity ever care about. Eventually people let go of the little things that may have seemed like a big deal at the time. I pity those who never gave themselves a chance to appreciate of what I did in the name of kindness from the bottom of my own heart and soul yet I forgive them for doing so. The things I've done out of kindness, I did out of love for those who touched my heart and/or soul in a certain way.
I love and cherish each every person that I've met in my own lifetime either online or in person. Each person that I know always will have a special place in my heart and soul. When I pour out my soul onto this blog I have always written from the heart or at least these are my intentions. Truth be told I have a sincere passion of whatever I write in any type of medium.
Although I grew up Catholic, I don't believe in every little minor thing that the church believes in. To sum it up I believe in faith and what it means according to what's defined in the dictionary. I place my faith in God and the fact there's only one God to believe in. Even though I choose not to attend church every Sunday when I'm angry with the good Lord but I know I should be.
Upon conclusion, the past is the past. People should look forward after looking back. My future is what I make of it. The greatest treasure is what you make it to be in life. Amen.
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May 3, 2009
The Quick Blog
At the time I was writing this blog I should have been in church as per my weekly routine. However I've decided to change my pace a bit. For a long time I haven't been spontaneous in while and it seems I should do it more often. Truth of the matter is I'm trying my hardest to stay focused without the aid of stimulants like Ritalin.
For the longest time I've been relying on that drug. Since I've been off it there has been a certain change. One of the reasons why I went off is because I didn't want to know if I was addicted or if it was truly a need. Sometimes you just have to step back and ask yourself who you really are on the inside. Nowadays I'm trying to adjust to life one day at a time including to focus on what's important in life.
This may be one of the toughest struggles in life. But as usual I try to live it one day at a time. Underneath it all we are very much human beings. How I survive is a miracle.
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May 2, 2009
Editing My Life
I just finished deleting certain blog posts so I can prove to myself that I can let go of the past. This wasn't an easy task for me to write about this. Also I'm trying very hard to make sure that I don't repeat myself in any of my previous blog posts. Only thing I know is the only thing I have left to offer from my past is friendship with hope it will last a lifetime.
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Apr 22, 2009
Go Back One Space
There's one question that I tend to question from time to time. Would I go back to someone who broke my heart? Not really. I'd forgive and hope to still be friends.
My long answer version would be me letting to patch things up and move on. Funny thing about relationships is that most of them don't have a reset switch. People reconcile with each other and move on. Going back and to accept someone back are two different things.
Out of all the things that happens in my life I am always open to let friends be friends again. But friends don't date, they hang out. To win me back would involve a lot of pleasing and understanding what's needed to make a fresh start. As for healing, I am fortunate that time is infinite just like the wounds opened for attempting to starting over.
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One Last Temptation
For one mere moment in my lonely life I was 'seduced' back into Facebook. Truth be told I really don't want to go back. By the time you are reading this fellow reader of this blog, I make a sincere attempt to be committed to something that I believe in.
When I'm in a committed in a belief and/or a relationship I stay that way. Out of all the 'friends' on the site, there were only a small handful of true friends. This what I want in life: people in life that are real friends. These people should be people that I hang out, spend good times and enjoy a good adventure.
I'm learning to make new 'friends' via Twitter. Even though the majority are single females I feel that I'm connecting on personal level. Maybe Fate sent me to them. If so, I'm happy and hope to have a happy future provided the Fates allow me to be.
The only thing I know I'm starting life anew with strangers that I hardly know yet it feels good. My social life is like a Phoenix rising from the ashes. Just looking at the website seemed too busy with too much information. Before I sound like a twittervangelist let it be stated for the record whatsoever I write, I say it with heart and passion.
I still love my friends both past and present with all my heart. Somewhere in my heart and soul they all have special place. This is who I am and always will be.
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Apr 21, 2009
On A Whim?
Among the few thoughts which dangled on mind today was if I would marry someone after just one date. I remember 'Partridge Family' actor, Danny Bonaduce did just that and the marriage lasted quite a long time. Some of the most interesting things can happen in the name of love.
Personally, I give the actor some very much serious props for marrying someone on his first date and having a marriage last for that certain length of time. Honestly and without a doubt I would respect anyone that could sincerely prove to me the relationship will last forever, including if a girl would attempt to try that with me.
The reason why I'd give respect is because it means from love anything can happen. If I find a couple that proves this scenario can work, it will bring back hope for millions of couples. The basic message would be that love can help overcome nearly anything with great odds. Being sceptical person myself I suppose a man can dream the impossible dream and try to make it a reality.
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My Career Goal
The idea came to me last night while on the bus. I've decided as a Child And Youth worker, it would give a better understanding of the world around me. After a few years as one I'd like to eventually (and hopefully) create a Boys And Girls Club branch in the Philippines. Filipinos like my mother grew up in an environment where they could have used a place to be with children and be themselves.
Honestly I prefer not to go into details of how badly children world wide could benefit from youth centers such as The Boys And Girls Club. When I was a volunteer I saw kids enjoying themselves with adults and connecting in a way that helps them grow. It felt good to be part of that albeit for a while.
The Boys And Girls Club of Winnipeg helped open my eyes and yearn to be part of that environment. Part of me can never stop saying 'thank-you' enough times. To this day I still love and cherish the friendship that almost like a family, almost like a love affair. Creating a Boys And Girls Club in the Philippines would be my way sharing that kind of love and passing it along to others. Out of the few things I know it's that love is something you give away and yet keep getting more in return.
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Apr 19, 2009
Crazy Idea
Show me a girl that will marry me for love after being in a relationship for six months...
And I'll show you a dedicated husband crazy enough to make the marriage work - for better or worse.
Maybe it won't work but who knows, stranger things have happened in my life (so far). But seriously IF a girl did ask to marry upon a whim - it would be the spontaneity that would catch my attention. Only reason why- she's the one asking to marry. Pure logic is thrown out the window.
Logic: the process of applying the principles of correct reasoning to reach a decision/evaluate the truth of a claim
I'm a loyal lover to whomsoever I share a relationship with, pure and simple. As a lover I would do anything to make the relationship work, strengthen and grow. Herein lies the paradox. Then again unless she's pregnant - then it's just full throttle, no questions asked.
Out of all the morale beliefs that I prefer to believe in as a God fearing man- no child of mine should be born out of wedlock, period. The writer of this blog is born and raised Catholic. Among the many things I have intentions of doing is attempting to follow a bloodline of something mentor related and/or Catholics. Set aside of me making this blog somewhat humorous, there are some things I believe in and very strongly want to continue these beliefs for the next generation.
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Apr 17, 2009
Romantic Mode
Out of all the secrets I've revealed (so far) this is one that I'm willing to reveal to whomsoever actually follows this blog. By all means consider this one a special treat. Anyone that reads this should know that I am one of the few legendary romantics who has yet to romance someone worthy.
When the time comes for me to be romantic I choose to make into an art form. Though I dare not make any attempts to do this on this post. My only wish is not for this side of me to be dormant for too long. Let it be stated in the dawn of this century, whomsoever romances me for a week shall truly be deemed worthy of being my equal.
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Apr 15, 2009
Post #100
On this post I'd thought share some of my best kept secrets. First off the bat, I love to cook but I dare not show my passion for it whenever family members are present. The reason why? It's not that I'm shy around them - I just don't like being criticized and/or given any suggestions by them.
I love my family to a certain extent. But lord knows some of them are the reason I prefer being 'civil', smile and nod. Honestly I'm not really a jerk by nature but once I got a bit more smarter, the more I yearned for a meaningful and articulate conversation with people (and I still am to this day). On a technical note, I like to socialize with people in general yet the problem is finding a topic which most people want to converse about.
At one point in my life, I used to be a comic book reader. But truth be told it's a real expensive hobby after buying a 'x' amount of comic books. Only reason why I follow "Fresh Ink" is because I'd like to know what worth reading when I can afford to be a reader again. For now I'm the guy who reads them at Wal-Mart.
If there's one thing I've always wanted to do before I die it would be nothing of interest to most people. Without a doubt in my mind, I sincerely try to live life to it's fullest. However somewhere on the list is raising my adrenaline with a loved one. Just for kicks I've always wondered what sex is like while falling out of the sky.
There's a lot of things I love to share with you dear blog reader. Until then I thank-you for reading. As always I promise to attempt to keep things interesting via this blog or Twitter. For now may you live long and prosper.
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