Brown Paper Packages Tied up with Strings.

My sister has always made these lists and books about "things that make you happy", continuously writing things that make her happy, and making others write things that make them happy. I feel I've under appreciated this idea or maybe thought it'd be a bit girly for me to do all the time, but really I'm finding it's so healthy to recognize the things that you find joy and beauty in. You should fill your life with these things, make the time for them in this busy world, and define yourself in this happiness. It's good to count your blessings, God has blessed so many of us so much, we need to live it full and hard. So these are a few of my favorite things:

Current Dominant Joys of All Time - Forgiven Sinnerhood, Husbandness, Job Finding (it'll be joyful to have a good interview in the morning, wish me luck!), Familyhood, Good friendness.

5 Bands that get me amped on life - Muse, Death Cab, Coldplay, Jon Foreman, Watashi Wa/Eager Seas. These are musical and/or lyrical inspirers to me.

Joyful Hobbies right now - Exercise! - Climbing on rocks, Running on trails and streets, Swimming in springs, lakes, pools, Surfing waves, Tennis with wife or strangers, Hockey hopefully soon in the league across my street, Soccer around the house, B-Ball in the driveway of the in laws, Football when around Eric MW, Racquetball with the father in law. Biking with our soon to be bought bikes. Food! Cooking - Salads, Pastas, Tacos, Bean Dips, Nachos, Tofu, Noodles, Crepes with Monica, friends, or by myself, something about creating good taste is fun. Music! - Drumsets, Djembe, Guitars, Didgeridoo, Piano, Singing recently learned songs - Danny's song, Kenny Loggins; Square One, Coldplay; Up and Up, Relient K.

I enjoy connecting with friends near and far. Blogs, Facebook, Texts, Phone. it's good talking to Aaron V. Aaron H. Dustin B. Phil S. Cameron S. Eric MW. Jason F. Amy W. Trina Y. Dad, Mom about hobbies, progress, struggles, plans, future, funny incidents, memories, life...

Boating with the Mattingly's, Night Hikes, Camping, Canoeing, Fireworks in the streets, fires in the wilderness, sleeping outside, Kayaking, Adventure, wearing costumes, eating sweets, eating out, playing Tetris, painting, sidewalk chalk.

Top Silliest People I know that make me laugh: Devin D. Aaron H. Ben F. Eric W. Joe K. Brad E. Anthony H. Scott B. Phil S. Amy W. Ludine P. Zach M. Nick L. Jeff T. Bjorn H. Monica M. - this changes a lot too, many people making me laugh. but just think about these people, if you know them, you know they are hilarious.

I've shared alot, And now I feel good. Now share with me.

Headlines and Flash, Flash, Flash Photography

To escape the terrible toilet situation, Monica and I went on a trip to the historic city of St. Augustine on the East Coast of Florida with the ever so exuberant Zach and the splendid Rachel Roddy. Where we'd have a trip full of historical tourist attractions, gelato, art galleries, candy, project runway, pools, beaches, and jolly laughter. hohoho!



On Labor Day, Monica folks and us kids went out on the boat on the St. Johns River up to Blue Springs. We swam with a few manatees who usually are only there in the colder months of winter. A couple guys got arrested while we there for harassing the creatures. The endangered Manatee! Monica's father often mentions they are the stupidest animals, while Monica's mother talks about how they are not meant for this world anymore. I did not take this picture, though I could've.


The other day, Monica and I did chalk art in the backyard to get some fresh air. She made a magical Unicorn, or a Monicorn. hehe.



I just went on a run this morning, 3/4 in the rain and 1/4 in the sun, the rain is so much better. But I ended in the sun, and seriously I think I came the closest to passing out I ever have before. I had to close my eyes, take a knee, after I started walking, breathing deep, and fighting off the lightheaded feeling. I've ran hard and long before but this Florida sun is a killer. Oh. Ya i setup the drums in the living room, for the neighbors sake. : )

Crappy Toilet Story.

So last week I dropped a guard for my beard trimmer in the toilet. A small plastic piece that would immediately fall out of sight when dropped in to the clear yet foreboding waters of the toilet. Initially, I figured it wouldn't flush through and would cause toilet cloggination. So I tried to get that piece of plastic out with a hanger. No good. I tried the plunger. I think that made it go farther in. I put a plastic bag over my hand and reached in. it was too far. I took a break. Later, I had to use the restroom, so I used it no problem. That was to pee. I put it the plastic piece at the back of mind. Later on, due to the other kind of use of the toilet, it began to clog and only get worse and worse. I tried to fix it again but could not. Days later, It would be so bad we had to do something, the look and smell was quite terrible. We needed help. We turned to Handy Man, Mr. Mattingly/Dad.
He told us to pick up the toilet and bring it to the backyard. Shove a hose in it from either end, and work that hose around till successful. Easier said than done.

Monica and I spent a good morning working. We struggled to unbolt the toilet from the floor, I broke the nut for the hose to the water tank, we carried the toilet to the backyard leaving a trail of water through our house, we tried shoving a hose through it, Monica stuck her gloved hands in any holes she could. Unsuccessful. The whole time it was smelly, and oh we got dirty, and we had to turn our water off to disconnect the toilet, no cleaning off. We were so fed up, we left to vacation in St. Augustine that afternoon for the night, leaving the toilet in the backyard and a trail of toilet water through our house, Trying to forget our troubles...yes, it was pretty bad.
The next day we had to face the music. We knew that our problem had not simply gone away. We drove a not long enough couple hours back home, we called Handy Man for much needed help, and of course we got down and dirty to get the job done. Hours later, getting our feet seriously soaked in brown water and with water splashing everywhere as Mr. Mattingly plunged and shoved that hose deep into the toilet, the job got done. We got through. Sweat, Blood, Tears, Poop, Pee. .all elements to decent story I guess. good times that will never happen again, a lesson has been learned.

Don't Stop Me Now

---------Idaho, Groomsmen at Tifstin Billington's wedding. -----------


------------------- Maui, Honeymoonin Two Weeks! --------------------


-------------------- Wedding Party, Ryonica's wedding, Florida ----------


------------ Chillin in Santa Barbara, Yeos with Cuzins Tony, Mia, Aunt Alane -------

Contemplate the Sketch.

I realize I have been absent in the blogger world for a long time now, but I want to connect with people again via the blog. Monica looks at blogs consistently, and everyone makes it look like a good time and something I wanna be apart of. So I hope everyone accepts me back into the blogging community.

Current Life in Short, in three words:

Married, Florida, Unemployed.

I happily married the now Monica Yeo, We live in a wonderful small two bedroom and one bath house in East Orlando, and I currently live approximately a mile from a Florida Hospital branch, an ADVENTIST hospital. But I cannot murse any patients in the place legally!

Adventures in short:
June 28, We were wed at a magical gazebo in Sanford, FL. In the heat of event, we produced gallons of sweat whether from the humidity, blaring sun or the intense dancing.
Monica and I then would head to Hawaii and had tropical island adventures whether it be snorkeling, surfing, volcano biking, or getting sweet tan lines.
After such adventures, we'd continue to California to visit some fellow Yeos', Trina, Mom, and Dad. We'd kayak through ocean caves, bike/skate through the streets of Santa Barbara with some Mabaquiaos(family), eat fresh peach and strawberry pies, Drive to amazing Yosemite and visit some Wawona Camp kids, and play amongst my favorite animals, the California sea lion.
Sadly we'd leave California, but only to be joyed to arrive in Hayden, Idaho. We celebrated Dustin and Tiffany's marriage and visited some camp Mivoden kids! At the wedding, I danced till my lungs exhausted, throat ached a tad, my body fatigued and my dry clean only outfit was filthy of sweat and chocolate from my extreme desert endeavors in the chocolate fountain.

Trip of lifetime. I don't even know if it sounded cool the way i described it. But while attempting to describe, I got nostalgic and i know we now miss you all alot.

Life now consists of exercising in the hot FL sun, swimming in any body of water (watching for gators), rock climbing in an indoor climbing gym, searching for that job, waiting for my wife to come home from teaching those 1st graders, going to Sea World with our season passes, hanging with family and FL friends.

Enough about me. blah. I do miss all the friends and family, whether they be in California, Washington, Tennessee, or any other state or country for that matter. I hope all are living well.

Can someone explain to me electricity? I want to try to explain it to Monica's dad, he's a really smart guy, but he said he hadn't had an adequate explanation, so he's convinced it's magic for now.

Peace.

We are a Bit Older!

Thing 1 and Thing 2 celebrate our birthday with us. It was special.

Days of Old.

One Two Many.

Dear Friends and Family,
i don't know if you read my blog anymore... but here is new post.

Aaron and Tori got married Aug 3 in the NW. I'm going home to fam this Saturday for a week.

Run with Scissors

Randomized, but neat pictures from Recent and Distant past.


----------an end of year party 08 -----------



------------ A Gym Master Tour to my Home Town, showed the boys a good time I hope. ----------



-------------- Could have been anytime back in those good days! ---



---------------Phil and Rika Swing Dancin this last year. -------------



--------------- Graduation! -------------------------------



----------------- Leslie's birthday to Mayfield! -----------------

Isn't Kindergarten Just Nuts?

Sometimes I wonder how things get this way. And then I remember what Forest Gump said about how life is like a box of chocolates and you never know what you're going to get.

Well it's summer break from school! And actually I have close friend folk (such as Monica, Dustin, Zach, etc.) that are not only out for summer but out for life.

I feel done with school kind of, I'm ready though certain I will miss it and I am also unsure for what exactly happens after, but I like that, there definitely is that sense of adventure.
But I love it right now for the most part (meaning I'll be ready for the next thing when it comes). I'm working nights pretty much full time in the hospital, and taking frequent adventure vacations to selective places.

I was just in California! I'm going to Florida! I'm going the Idaho! I'm in Tenessee! I'm up for much more! The future holds much more places I'm sure! Ha! Exclamation! Outrageous Outburst!

Well I'm at work now... I need to change some dressings on some knees! Take Care and be safe Please!


Question that I want your opinion about: What makes time relative?

Stay Close to Jesus, Seriously. :)

West Coast Gangstas.

We are the coolest people I've ever known.

is this pompous? I miss us all together.

Zach, whenever something happens without him with the roomies (meaning Phil, Dust, and I) He makes these negative West Coast comments. So I sing this West Coast Gangstas tune.

Zach I love you and the East Coast.

i Dream.

---------------- Jamie O


---------------Ryan


----------------Taj


-----------------Brucey

I put this up because Mike, my friend at work, always shows me a picture of him surfing, I never have anything to show, I get to show him this.

I Never Posted This Pic.

I made this a long time ago. I don't know if anyone ever saw it.

Forces that Rule the World.

Gravity. Electricity, Magnetism. Nuclear Force. Mind. Heart. Soul. Body.


Gravity. Warps and curves in the fabric of space and time. gravity is a feeble force.

Electricity, Magnetism, and Nuclear Forces are much stronger. unpredictable and wild.



Tame the electricity, magnetism, and nuclear forces inside your mind, heart, body, soul to live life at it's fullest. Don't let the
weak forces of gravity bring you down, work with this to guide you to meaning.





An hour ago
I felt so low
I almost drowned

Driving around this
messed up town

It's pretty, it's only
I felt so lonely
And I knew all night

I'd never find a face
That could understand
How much I miss you now

don't let the panic bring you down.



love.

(whistle) ooh...ooh..ohoo.

Here's a little song i wrote,
you might want to sing it note for note,

don't worry, be happy
in every life we have some trouble,
when you worry you make it double
don't worry, be happy

look at me im happy,
don't worry, be happy

i give you my phone number,
when your worried, call me,
i make you happy

Hey my peeps! Life has been crazy great! School, work, and play, all serving the Lord I pray.

question: would you rather forget who you were or who everyone else was?

Weinershnitzel!!!

----------------- Look at these girls everyone! Hahaha!


----------------- Look at Dustin in the Tunnel!


----------------- Look at these muddy children!


------------------- Look at these ninjas in the tunnel!

Banter.

Things done during my Spring Break!

- I was in California! Pismo! Home!
- I spent quality time with the Fam!
walking Shelby dog at my home beach!
Cooking meals! delicious.
Swing dancing with my mom in the living room!
Tennis!

-I went on my own little few day trip to SoCal! Loma Linda!
Stayed at Aaron Vizcarras.
Ate lunch with Aaron, Tori, Danelle, Taylor, Brendon, and Jason at Taco stand called Cha Chas.
Played one on one Soccer: Ryan vs. Aaron. Aaron is good.
Played cut throat tennis with Aaron and Danelle.
I took Joe, Jeff, Aaron, Danelle, and Tori to Grammy and Gramps's in Riverside for a scrumptious Asian dinner.
I visited my sweet Filipino Grandma.
I ate Sushi with Amy and Ashley.
I longboarded for miles with Aaron and Amy had to drive us back to the car.
I ate Thai food at Ranu! with Maranatha, Serena, and Aaron.
I ate Ca Pizza Kitchen with Aunt Alane and Cousin Tony!

-Back at Home!
I went surfing a couple times! Once with my brother Rey, Excellent times!
I bought a new longboard, I cruised the streets.
Jacob Graybill came for the weekend. We laughed, played, and talked seriously.
Jack and I longboarded around the world. oh ya.

(in writing this... I realize how amazing a time I had once again!)

And I didn't take any pictures! shoot!

My dad is on the right.

Tape of Love

Goodies to Share.

A time when Tyler Morgan (from camp Mivoden) came to visit and I made a bunch of people go out to eat at the Olive Garden, they didn't know him at all. p.s. he took the picture, that's why he's not in it.


Photo by Leslie B.


Photo by Leslie B.


The apartment at Christmas Time

Well Everyone! I'm on Spring Break and maybe headed your way! I'm going home to California! I'm going to hang with my parents and sleep in my house! And for a little part of it I'm going to Socal in the Loma Linda area to see some good friends!

Let me name most the people I'm excited to get to see and tell me if you wish you'd get to see these beautiful people too: Aaron, Amy, Ashley, Kenny, Joe, Tori, Maranatha, Jason Nouch, Jeff tata (is from southern but he and I will go surfing when I'm there.) all of my grandparents, Taylor, Danelle, Andre, and probably some other good peeps.

By the way I love you.