Erick Fromm - HAVING vs BEING

I just watched this episode of CSI and was highly intrigued by this scene. Eric Fromm was definitely right about this. I have a lot of friends who are on both side of the spectrum..I only hope to be somewhat close to the middle but more on the being side. I do appreciate technology like ipods/iphones/smart phones/enhanced video games/nice clothes from head to toe/TV shows/movies/and many other forms of entertainment. But for my life and where I'm at with it right now; I know when I have my own place in September, all I'm going to need is my capoeira music, instruments, books, a couple video games on PS3 and my close friends who are always supportive of me in everything that I do. I'd rather be well off making a living and travelling the world teaching/learning/performing/playing capoeira with capoeiristas from all over the globe and just keep living and learning throughout the culture I put myself into. haha....and when it comes to clothes, I actually wear my capoeira pants or fight shorts around 5-6 days a week. The only time I wear nice clothes is when I go out somewhere nice to eat..haha. I love being simple and not hella obsessed with looking the coolest, or having hella possessions take control over my personality. I surround myself with great, mature and successful people who aren't like that. LOL

-tchau

They don't make love songs like this anymore..

Anyone else feel me on this one? I would love to dance to this song w/ my wife on our wedding day, whoever that may be....lol

Keith Martin - Never find someone like you

2011 new year- better me

I haven't blogged since last month- I've been too busy training capoeira at least 5 days a week, enjoying fam bam time with both my families- Mendoza and Cordao De Ouro Capoeira..lol

Christmas was humbling- my family was gone in the Philippines for a month so I was home alone just practicing my music and hanging out with friends. For Christmas I got a girlfriend! LOL. Anna! love ya babe! You're awesome even though you're a dork about 100% of the time. Dec. 19th 2010 =)

2010 was a crazy year! This time last year I was going through a rough break up and decided to make goals for myself:

*graduate from Sacramento State University
*lose weight/get stronger/live healthier - - lost 30 lbs this year
*improve in capoeira in all aspects - music/dance/kick&techniques&sequences
*travel
*join the army
*teach capoeira

I've completed all goals I've set for myself. I'm in my last stage for processing for the Army- My background check/paper work/lab work & tests & interviews are all done..all I'm waiting for is my recruiter to call me back once he's talked with my Unit Commander and the surgeon general for my last paperwork and I get to pick my job/MOS for the Army and swear in!! FINALLY!

For now, all I can say is that 2011 will be even better than last year..and that's saying a lot knowing how much fun I've had all last year from travelling with my capoeira group, hanging out with great friends who aren't fake, and always running into new people at the gym and staying overall happy with my life spreading my love for life everywhere I go. Until then...much love everyone!

Stay motivated for whatever goals you've set for yourself and do your best to accomplish them. Goals are made to be achieved and for new ones to be set so that you can improve yourself in every way possible. And it all starts with change that has to happen within you if you want to get out of a plateau or feel like you're "waiting for things to happen". Get out there and live your life!

PEACE & LOVE

LOGAN C.D.O.