Well its been awhile but fall semester ended and that went well. I am taking a biology course currently during the school break and that is ending next Wednesday, and following that spring semester starts the week after. Ahhhh
Classes start in a couple of weeks for us at USD. I can't wait but I also am hoping I don't stress out during the first day or week for that matter of all my classes. I think that I now gotten into the flow of being a fulltime student. This will be the second term that I've ever taking more than twelve units--though I must confess that I asked to, rather than being forced to.
Well, my brain is in need of watching some television for a little bit to try to relax from such a long hard day. Haha, you all know that I haven't put in a long hard day in a long ass time!!! Hell, like I been saying for the last few weeks, "It's time I start doing stuff for me!" I am sure to be posting once the semester is started, especially since I have the Lappy now. People will actually be thinking that I am typing notes, how pathetic. haha
Ciao!
Thursday, January 17, 2008
Friday, December 28, 2007
New Year's 2008 resolutions.....
Every year I have made a New Year's resolution to do either one thing or another. Only thing is, before I know it, I've forgotten what the hell it was that I set out to change. Well here goes the laundry list that I've been compiling in my head. Let's see if I will be able to succeed in 08'.
"Hell, I know I can do that" my resolutions for 2008.
I hereby resolve to be a better son, drink just enough beer, and get back to working out!
1.) Go see that musician that I been saying I always wanted to see (Tony Bennett)
2.) Going hands-free while driving (now that the law states I have to)
3.) Every great thing has its Golden Age. Well, for me that is right now. So I am going to try to live there, not in my glorious past that I misremember. =)
4.) Act like an adult when blogging or writing an email. No more emoticons =( see #3, LOL!
5.) Mr. Beer and I have been broke up for about 2 months now but I know we'll get back together soon enough. So I will make a promise to cut down by one beer per each session. I've thought about it, I'll save 150 calories and up to $5 a pop. 10 few beers a month means a yearly 5 pounds off my gut and $600 in my wallet.
6.) Root out resentment. Rather than play trail court with people, just say, "You're right. I screwed up. I am sorry." There is plenty of blame to go around; accept my share and move on.
7.) Streamline my space. A box of Hefty bags goes for about $15, a shredder $50, and each year has 52 Saturdays, so on 12 of them, excise the unproductive memories, dated manuals, and worn-out clothes.
8.) Drop three compliments a day. Especially to the ladies ;-)
9.) Ask my mom and dad questions they haven't heard in awhile.
10.) There's nothing that happens after 11:30 p.m. that can't be replied to or Tivo'd the next day. Hit the pillow for some restorative sleep, then hit the ground running tomorrow, while others are still trying to find their legs.
"Hell, I know I can do that" my resolutions for 2008.
I hereby resolve to be a better son, drink just enough beer, and get back to working out!
1.) Go see that musician that I been saying I always wanted to see (Tony Bennett)
2.) Going hands-free while driving (now that the law states I have to)
3.) Every great thing has its Golden Age. Well, for me that is right now. So I am going to try to live there, not in my glorious past that I misremember. =)
4.) Act like an adult when blogging or writing an email. No more emoticons =( see #3, LOL!
5.) Mr. Beer and I have been broke up for about 2 months now but I know we'll get back together soon enough. So I will make a promise to cut down by one beer per each session. I've thought about it, I'll save 150 calories and up to $5 a pop. 10 few beers a month means a yearly 5 pounds off my gut and $600 in my wallet.
6.) Root out resentment. Rather than play trail court with people, just say, "You're right. I screwed up. I am sorry." There is plenty of blame to go around; accept my share and move on.
7.) Streamline my space. A box of Hefty bags goes for about $15, a shredder $50, and each year has 52 Saturdays, so on 12 of them, excise the unproductive memories, dated manuals, and worn-out clothes.
8.) Drop three compliments a day. Especially to the ladies ;-)
9.) Ask my mom and dad questions they haven't heard in awhile.
10.) There's nothing that happens after 11:30 p.m. that can't be replied to or Tivo'd the next day. Hit the pillow for some restorative sleep, then hit the ground running tomorrow, while others are still trying to find their legs.
Tuesday, December 25, 2007
Buone Feste a tutti
Heres wishing you and your family a Merry Christmas filled with peace and prosperity.
Fish for Christmas....The idea of trying the traditional 7 fishes meal is looming large inside my head. Maybe a Zuppa di pesce della Vigilia from Petruccio’s Italian Christmas Eve Menu would do the trick.
I should just go to Italy and eat at the source, but who has the money now that the oil is about finished and plane fares are rising? Besides, I’m looking for a touchstone to the place I really want to inhabit. Fish on Christmas Eve might (partially) fill the bill.
From my family and myself again, we wish you and yours a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year, Feliz Navidad y Feliz Anno, Buon Natale e Felice Anno Nuovo
Tony
An Italian Carol - Un Canto di Natale
‘Astro del Ciel’ - 'Star of the Sky' (same tune as 'Silent Night')
Astro del ciel, Pargol divin, mite Agnello Redentor!
Tu che i Vati da lungi sognar, tu che angeliche voci nunziar,
luce dona alle genti, pace infondi nei cuor!
luce dona alle genti, pace infondi nei cuor!
Astro del ciel, Pargol divin, mite Agnello Redentor!
Tu di stirpe regale decor, Tu virgineo, mistico fior,
luce dona alle genti, pace infondi nei cuor!
Luce dona alle genti, pace infondi nei cuor!
Astro del ciel, Pargol divin, mite Agnello Redentor!
Tu disceso a scontare l'error, Tu sol nato a parlare d'amor,
luce dona alle genti, pace infondi nei cuor!
Luce dona alle genti, pace infondi nei cuor!
Fish for Christmas....The idea of trying the traditional 7 fishes meal is looming large inside my head. Maybe a Zuppa di pesce della Vigilia from Petruccio’s Italian Christmas Eve Menu would do the trick.
I should just go to Italy and eat at the source, but who has the money now that the oil is about finished and plane fares are rising? Besides, I’m looking for a touchstone to the place I really want to inhabit. Fish on Christmas Eve might (partially) fill the bill.
From my family and myself again, we wish you and yours a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year, Feliz Navidad y Feliz Anno, Buon Natale e Felice Anno Nuovo
Tony
An Italian Carol - Un Canto di Natale
‘Astro del Ciel’ - 'Star of the Sky' (same tune as 'Silent Night')
Astro del ciel, Pargol divin, mite Agnello Redentor!
Tu che i Vati da lungi sognar, tu che angeliche voci nunziar,
luce dona alle genti, pace infondi nei cuor!
luce dona alle genti, pace infondi nei cuor!
Astro del ciel, Pargol divin, mite Agnello Redentor!
Tu di stirpe regale decor, Tu virgineo, mistico fior,
luce dona alle genti, pace infondi nei cuor!
Luce dona alle genti, pace infondi nei cuor!
Astro del ciel, Pargol divin, mite Agnello Redentor!
Tu disceso a scontare l'error, Tu sol nato a parlare d'amor,
luce dona alle genti, pace infondi nei cuor!
Luce dona alle genti, pace infondi nei cuor!
Monday, December 10, 2007
End of the school year is fast approaching!
Lately, I have had a difficult time trying to update my blog. Preparing for final group projects at school along with preparing for finals I haven't even had a chance to reply to many of my emails. It dawned on me tonight just how hectic this term has been and will continue to be until next Thursday:
preparing for 3 group projects; as of today all are complete
preparing for 4 finals next week
having practice for Gorillas
wild fires that almost caused us to evacuate
work on a number of papers and excel sheets
Thanksgiving (frying everything up in sight)
preparing for intersession courses
preparing for my insane class schedule in the spring (I'm taking 21units)
Believe it or not, I'm actually leaving off some stressful things (can't reveal everything on a blog...). On a more positive note, here are some things that I'm looking forward to:
the end of the semester
the arrival of Christmas
reading for pleasure during my break
going to the hooka bar regularly during the break
Christmas parties
Christmas food
seeing family and some old friends later this month
having a drink, now that it has officially been 1 month since I last had one
Off to bed for the night.
preparing for 3 group projects; as of today all are complete
preparing for 4 finals next week
having practice for Gorillas
wild fires that almost caused us to evacuate
work on a number of papers and excel sheets
Thanksgiving (frying everything up in sight)
preparing for intersession courses
preparing for my insane class schedule in the spring (I'm taking 21units)
Believe it or not, I'm actually leaving off some stressful things (can't reveal everything on a blog...). On a more positive note, here are some things that I'm looking forward to:
the end of the semester
the arrival of Christmas
reading for pleasure during my break
going to the hooka bar regularly during the break
Christmas parties
Christmas food
seeing family and some old friends later this month
having a drink, now that it has officially been 1 month since I last had one
Off to bed for the night.
Thursday, November 22, 2007
Happy Thanksgiving...
Instead of waiting until next year to be reminded,
Let's make every day one of thanksgiving;
After all, each day is a unique gift.
So, give a hug for no reason;
Say I love you, just because;
Share a smile with a stranger;
Take the time to count your blessings;
Don't take anything or anyone for granted;
And end each day with no regrets.
Thank you, my friends and family,
For sharing, caring, laughing and crying with me.
I'm truly blessed to have each and every one of you in my life
And I am thankful you have allowed me
To be a part of yours.
May you and yours have a safe and memorable Thanksgiving.
Thursday, November 8, 2007
Mejia Origens
I have been busy trying to find out the origin of our family name Mejia for quite some time and finally have made progress. Well at least enough progress that has satisfied myself. I can't say everything pertains to our family 100% but I would venture to say a lot of it does. I hope you enjoy the little bit of info I have been able to come up with.
The last name Mejia is of Spanish origin. The name is that which derive from the name of the place where the owner and founder of the land where the lineage began. In this case, the last name derives from the villa and house of Mexia, in the Spanish region of Galicia (one of the western most points of Spain).
The founder of this lineage was a certain Diego Oveques, Gentleman of the tower, villa and lot of Mexia (Galicia), vasallo of Don Fernando the Great, King of Leon, fact that comes confirmed by a diploma from this sovereign, dated in 1064. His son Gonzalo Mexia, that lived around the year 1140, during the reign of Alfonso VII.
It stands out by its value in the wars against the Moors, a branch of this family established in Trujillo (Extremadura), where one of its members held the position of commander of the Order of Santiago (Spanish Military order). Another descendant of this branch was Fernando Gonsalves Mexia, who because of one melee with hidalgo, was exilied to Portugal, where, beginning the Mexia lineage is said to have taken place.
Members of the branch of Trujillo were transferred to the American continent. Between the illustrious personages of this last name they emphasize: Jose Mejia de Cequerica (1775-1813), Ecuadorian politico that fought in Spain in the Napoleonic war; Vicente Mejia Colindres (1878-1966), Honduran poltical an medic, that held the position of president of the Republica of Honduras; Tomas Mejia (1815-1867), Mexican military man that fought against Juarez, was shot and killed by order of Maximiliano the then Emperor; Ernesto Mejia Sanchez (1923), Nicaraguense poet, author of "Spells and spells", "the contiguous meat" and "European Contemplations".
The following pertains to the logo on my blog;
Family Coat of Arms: Made of gold, with three boxes of blue.
Interpretation: The color gold means Generosity. The color blue means Loyalty and Truth.
Crest: Three ostrich feathers.
The last name Mejia is of Spanish origin. The name is that which derive from the name of the place where the owner and founder of the land where the lineage began. In this case, the last name derives from the villa and house of Mexia, in the Spanish region of Galicia (one of the western most points of Spain).
The founder of this lineage was a certain Diego Oveques, Gentleman of the tower, villa and lot of Mexia (Galicia), vasallo of Don Fernando the Great, King of Leon, fact that comes confirmed by a diploma from this sovereign, dated in 1064. His son Gonzalo Mexia, that lived around the year 1140, during the reign of Alfonso VII.
It stands out by its value in the wars against the Moors, a branch of this family established in Trujillo (Extremadura), where one of its members held the position of commander of the Order of Santiago (Spanish Military order). Another descendant of this branch was Fernando Gonsalves Mexia, who because of one melee with hidalgo, was exilied to Portugal, where, beginning the Mexia lineage is said to have taken place.
Members of the branch of Trujillo were transferred to the American continent. Between the illustrious personages of this last name they emphasize: Jose Mejia de Cequerica (1775-1813), Ecuadorian politico that fought in Spain in the Napoleonic war; Vicente Mejia Colindres (1878-1966), Honduran poltical an medic, that held the position of president of the Republica of Honduras; Tomas Mejia (1815-1867), Mexican military man that fought against Juarez, was shot and killed by order of Maximiliano the then Emperor; Ernesto Mejia Sanchez (1923), Nicaraguense poet, author of "Spells and spells", "the contiguous meat" and "European Contemplations".
The following pertains to the logo on my blog;
Family Coat of Arms: Made of gold, with three boxes of blue.
Interpretation: The color gold means Generosity. The color blue means Loyalty and Truth.
Crest: Three ostrich feathers.
Wednesday, November 7, 2007
Food for Thought!
Does Swearing Corrode Society? Do young minds and civil society really crumble from four-letter words? Or does cursing play an important role in our language?
There's no social-science evidence that it's true, and the harm that befalls children is never specified [by groups like the Parents Television Council ]. There's no evidence that a word in and of itself has a negative effect on anyone. Cussing on TV may make naughty words more acceptable in everyday life, nevertheless, I'm hesitant to draw any conclusion that this influences behavior.
The PTC acknowledges that the specific harm caused by four-letter words is hard to pin down, but "the position seems fairly obvious," says Melissa Caldwell, director of research for the PTC. "Foul language is the language of aggression: It can lead to violent acts. And it impoverishes the English language."
I disagree on both counts. Swearing is basically a way to relieve anger and frustration in a nonphysical way. Because they're so uniquely expressive, curse words play an important—even privileged—role in our language and minds. They have a deep emotional tie—in that other words don't have, and they persist through the final stages of dementia and Alzheimer's disease, long after the rest of our vocabulary is gone.
The PTC's heart is in the right place, but protecting children shouldn't prevent adults from being able to enjoy grittier entertainment: We'd be left with the programming on the PAX network—Little House on the Prairie for everyone.
There's no social-science evidence that it's true, and the harm that befalls children is never specified [by groups like the Parents Television Council ]. There's no evidence that a word in and of itself has a negative effect on anyone. Cussing on TV may make naughty words more acceptable in everyday life, nevertheless, I'm hesitant to draw any conclusion that this influences behavior.
The PTC acknowledges that the specific harm caused by four-letter words is hard to pin down, but "the position seems fairly obvious," says Melissa Caldwell, director of research for the PTC. "Foul language is the language of aggression: It can lead to violent acts. And it impoverishes the English language."
I disagree on both counts. Swearing is basically a way to relieve anger and frustration in a nonphysical way. Because they're so uniquely expressive, curse words play an important—even privileged—role in our language and minds. They have a deep emotional tie—in that other words don't have, and they persist through the final stages of dementia and Alzheimer's disease, long after the rest of our vocabulary is gone.
The PTC's heart is in the right place, but protecting children shouldn't prevent adults from being able to enjoy grittier entertainment: We'd be left with the programming on the PAX network—Little House on the Prairie for everyone.
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