Imagine

As of late, I have recently been working on my repertoire of songs I am using to perform at a friends coffee shop. I have wanted to do a few oldies and some new songs that people would recognize and hopefully sing along with. I have been working towards doing a few songs by The Beatles and have come across "Imagine". I have always known this song to be a great song but never really paid attention much to the lyrics all that indepth. At first glance, one could say that John Lennon or The Beatles were very anti-God or anti-Christianity but some of the lyrics. In actuality, I think John Lennon just wasn't all that fond of religion. He speaks of the world being without many of the religious ideals that we have. It seems as though we have lost much progress in humanity by getting caught up on the idea of people who drink alcohol are bad people or people who dress a certain way or act a certain way are not Christians or good people. I think John Lennon was revealing how backwards our society is. It is easy for us to look at someone who drinks and smokes and tell them that they aren't loved by God but have no problem paying our mega church pastors huge salaries. Don't get me wrong, I think pastors have huge responsibilities and should be paid decently but if you are making more than most of your congregation does on average then that is a problem. With alcohol use for example, Jesus used wine to feast with when he turned water to wine. Jesus uses wine to represent his very blood at the last supper. When did Jesus ever ask for money? When did He ever tell people to go around asking for money to buy nice, flashy gifts and clothes? As I remember, Jesus pushed over tables of merchants and money changers who were making money in His temple. I think it is sad and depressing how the church becomes so backwards from the true teachings of Jesus Christ. Somehow we have taken the teachings of Christ and perverted them into winning a war on terrorism, gaining political status, and making tons of money for our own selfish needs.

Damn, it's late at night....

I know I haven't been with you guys recently but I have some new developments in my life which are pretty exciting. I have been doing a lot more with song writing and learning cover songs to play at a friend of mines coffee place they have opened. I've enjoyed playing there and getting to know people who come by to listen to the music. Thanks for all who were able to come out and if you weren't able to then it is perfectly alright. I will have plenty of opportunities to present you all with my good graces. 

The purpose behind this specific blog is simply a realization. I have romanced the idea lately over this whole "probably won't marry but have many loves throughout my life" deal. I soon realized that this would only complicate my life and probably lead to being unhappy. In a way, it was a plot and scheme to just not have commitment in my life. I guess I tend to grow weary and tired of waiting for different things in my life and that was a thought and idea to run away from it. 

Recently, I have met a really cool girl who is a friend of friend. We have been hanging out the past week and she is just everything cool in a girl that you'd want if you were a guy. I guess I am saying the previous sentence as more for my own personal opinion because she might not be what every single guy is looking for. What saddens me is that she is a beautiful girl both physically as well as personality. She is extremely outgoing which is a huge attraction to me. Ultimately, she can bring me out of my shell and make me feel comfortable. I feel silly because I have only known of her for the past week but have had the opportunity to get to know her. It also infuriates me that you will have these amazing girls who fall for the charming, fake, and immature assholes who only want to take advantage of a very beautiful girl. So many guys have forgotten about values, chivalry, and being an all-around gentleman. Too many guys are concerned with "hooking-up" with a girl and making them another notch on their bed post.

What really sickens me is that I used to have this mentality that you find a pretty girl and see what happens physically whether there is an emotional or stable relationship blooming. Every guy seems to want to be casanova and not wait for the person they will be in love with. I just don't think it is right and I am very sad that I was so wrong. I am just glad I didn't do anything stupid that I would soon regret. 

I will keep you all updated on the girl situation. For now, I must retire myself to get about four hours of sleep :(

-Will