So much for posting regularly

Happy Fourth! Hope it was awesome! I stole that pic from a friend, but I don't think she'll mind.

So, I haven't posted since back when Gulf of Mexico wasn't spitting out tar balls. It's been quite a screw up.

For the most part, it's been calm waters with life. Turning 23 hasn't shown a huge transition of any kind, but I'm not really complaining. I'm glad this summer has been relatively low in stress. I've had to deal with a couple hiccups here and there, but everyone gets their bumps on the road.

I had a speech recently, and it went rather well. I was a bit unsure of how prepared I was, but I think I nailed it or at least didn't wreck it. Haha, I ended my speech wearing my Baylor pride.

I've joined a gym this summer, and I can't believe the difference it's made. I eat horrible food all the time. It all tastes great, but man would it make a health nut cry. I broke my body in the first week. Haha, I thought I was in decent shape, but after being broken down and trying to get through the first week, I realized I had lots of work to do. I've slowly gotten used to eating better, but I won't be putting the steak aside any time soon.

Elizabeth and I broke up. I was a bit torn about it at first, but everyday it seems like it was the right move to make. She's a law student now half a country away, and I don't think we could go through years of being in a long distance relationship. Anyway, being single hasn't been a huge problem for me. I'm not looking to date, or trying to make sure that everything is going well in my relationship. I thought it would be stressful getting back in there after being in a 3+ year relationship, but I know that the pressure is self-inflicted. I don't need to deal with it if I don't want to, so I'm solo for a while.

Summer Goods:

- Hot Tub Time Machine; it was a lot better than I had expected

- Spain is going to win the World Cup! Well, maybe

- Social life has been pretty active. More free time has made it easier not to neglect friends.

- Working out almost every day for the past month. It's unheard of!

Summer Bads:

- Well, the Oil Spill!

- I've developed a hate for the U.S. Postal Service.

- Twilight: I'm the eyeroller when it comes to all this fan craze

- The hot hot weather.. it's unbearable sometimes

- I've been broke almost all summer. Haha, school payments are quite a kill joy.

Summer Upcomings:

- A vacation hopefully

- A old, yet newly close friend may come by to visit.

- Tour de France! I don't watch bicycling, but it's Lance Armstrong's last, so I'm rooting for the man.

- Lots of other stuff, but my sleep deprivation is blocking everything..

Anyway, that's all I have for today. Peace out!

Chris

Didn't ya hear? Side is the new Up!

So I decided to skip the royal wedding. I saw a few clips though. I couldn't help but notice all of the people who wore their hat on one side. Gotta love weird trends.   

Happenings!

Anyway, this week has been a heavy one. I've had a lot to stress over, and wow am I glad the weekend finally showed up at my door. It's easy to get carried away and forget to live a little, but I keep telling myself not to take life too seriously. 

Of course one of the things I looked forward to was round 1 games..I have been following my team and was thrilled to see The Mavs advance to the second round of the playoffs. I'm a little concerned about having to see them up against the Lakers, but I have faith! Sorry Kobe and Gasol, but you need to lose so the Mavs can go to the Western Finals!.

It is ON Like Donkey Kong!

Must be worn for Playoff games!! GO MAVS!

Friday was very interesting! I went out with a couple of friends and had a great time despite having to dress up a little. I'll go more into it if I remember to come back.

My weak point right now is economic. I'm not exactly rich yet. Still going to be a little while, but I'm glad that I haven't let it ruin my days. I used to do nothing but worry about how I would pay student bills and other stuff. Now I'm just taking things as they come. Over-worrying really makes everything much worse. So, la vida is not incredibly eventful right now, but still very good!! Now, off to catch some zzzzzZ

Christian

Bonus: a mini-album with random pictures! Haha it's almost as if I picked these out blindfolded!

Left to Right: Angelica, Twins' mom, Twin Kass, Twin Karla, Ernest

Is there any mystery as to why her name is Shadow?

This other cat is soooo strange!

My mom knows what makes the cat happy!! It's a smile!! Really, it is! 

This was last year. I just can't remember what month...

Snow!!! It's soooooo Cool!

Nevermind..

Ernest (my brother) firing away!

Angelica (my sister), Class of '11!!

 PEACE OUT!

Birthday #23.. please come by another time.

Hitting 23 on 10 de Mayo... Years ago, I was sure that by now I'd have the start of a great career and a fiance, but it's nay on both counts. I can't really say that I'm upset about it. I'm just realizing how different things can turn out in life whether or not you plan. At this moment, I'm looking to enjoy life, and dating, and working like crazy to have a good stable home down the road. I don't really plan to get married until maybe 30 or so, but of course life can happen and easily tweak that.

I'm realizing every step of the way that I'm still naive. I keep thinking I'm mature enough or able to handle whatever gets in the way, but I still make stupid mistakes and later roll my eyes at the clueless Christian. I'm definitely enjoying it though. I used to torture myself over dumb and nonsensical things, but now I'm just getting over things a lot easier. Optimism is a real stress reliever. I had no idea how badly I riled my own self up until I really took a serious look at everything and changed the rhythm. Anyway, life is messy, but of course it's not a bad thing.

Update on life.

I took up courses at the Police Academy downtown. It was a blast. Met the SWAT and so many people working for the police department. Fired a gun for the first time.. Rocked it!

I got to go to my first Dallas Mavericks home game. It was intense and one of the best times. Trip down to The American Airlines was a success!

You expect to see a lot of things down there, but this was a surprise!

Front Entrance of the AAC

JJ Barea was cool enough to give us autographs

An indoor Chili Pepper Blimp?

And Let the game begin!

All in all, things have been great. The good times have outweighed the bad. I've obviously neglected this blog thing for almost a year, but hopefully I'll have plenty worth telling this summer and beyond. Until then, Hasta Pasta!

-Chris