Wow, so I forgot about this Blog I have here...

Wow. I guess I got caught up in the real world. Let's catch up, shall we?

Atlanta's dry.

Halloween was... Halloween.

And I've got some ideas I'd like to share with y'all.

Well, about the drought in Atlanta, yes, we're going dry. There hasn't been rain in SO long, that it's drying up the South-East's water resources, and we're literally going dry. Please, all who read this blog, pray that God will send us rain, because it's not only affecting our water-related needs, it's affecting our entire economy as well. We're going downhill. Fast.

And for Halloween. Eh. Never been much for Halloween. I hand out the candy at my house, and all these neighborhood children are pretty much the same things every year. A Power Ranger here... a Disney Princess there... boring. I mean, Halloween is basically 'Pan-handle day!' if you think about it. But still ,it's fu nto watch all the scary stuff on TV, and I love 'It's the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown.'

Well, after reading a few blogs (many blogs, actually) I've noticed a recuring theme. Over-looking Thanksgiving. Actually, even my church's Pastor went on a Rant in HIS BLOG. Most people are talking about how Thanksgiving is being shunned away by Christmas. I think "What? No it's not!" But, hey, everyone's got thier own opinion, right? A lot of people say that 'Displaying Christmas stuff is making people forget about Thanksgiving.' But I say, "Christmas stuff MAKES me think of both Thanksgiving and Christmas, becuase they are in the same season!" They are two different holiday, but the wintery symbols get me pumped for both Holidays!

Well, that's all I feel like writing now. I wanted to watch 'Spider-Man 3' before I went to bed, but it's 4am, and I don't see that happening.

Night!

-Matt

Legacy of the Warior

Happy Sunday, everyone. I just got back from church...well, actually Subway (we ate lunch), and had a good time. Steve (our pastor; he has a BLOG) was wrapping up a series called 'Warriors.' It was all about men and how God designed us with the heart of a spiritual warrior, and how we should lead our familes (or in some of our cases, such as mine, future families) spiritualy. Here's three things that us men need to always know and say about ourselves.

1. I am a warrior in the army of my God
2. I am a volunteer in this army, and I am enlisted for eternity.
3. I am a WARRIOR.
4. When Jesus called me into this army, I had nothing.

Then here's something I found clever, but completely true.

Active Duty: Serving the Lord faithfully, daily, and on duty 24-7.
Reserve Status: Serving only when called upon once or twice a year: Christmas and Easter.
Guard Duty: Backing up the Active Duty Group
AWOL: Absent With The Lord.

What status are you? We should all strive to become completely active in the Lord's army. You know that song you used to sing in children's church when you were younger?

I may never march in the infantry,
fly in the Calvary,
shoot the artillery,
I may never zoom toward the enemy,
but I'm in the LORD's army.

I'm in the LORD's army (yessir!)
I'm in the LORD's army (yessir!)

You remember the song. So, yes, I am active with the Lord, and my life has never been better.

Anyway, just wanted to write on the that subject. I went to bed around three last night, and got up at eight this morning, so I'm tired. I'm going to the High School chruch group tonight at six, so I better get a nap in so I'm not all falling asleep and stuff, you know?

Anyway, I'm gonna go do that, and maybe play some Animal Crossing. See ya.

-Matt

Peer Pressure - No Excuse

So today I thought I'd write a bit on how I think. The topic of today is (fanfare) peer pressure.

If you watch 'Dr. Phil' or other psychologist programs on television, you'll see that when a teenager or young adult gets into some sort of trouble, they always blame their 'peers.' "Oh, I probably wouldn't drink, smoke, do drugs or have wild parties late into the night if my friends and the people I hang out with weren't doing it." Oh, come on! Seriously? You think THAT'S an excuse?

My mother always said 'Pick your friends, don't let them pick you.' That's true in a sense (yet is a contradiction in itself, but that's not the point). You hang out with people that you know will be a positive influence on you.

However, in the end, influences are NOT what makes your final decision when it comes to actually doing the action in which you're influenced. You have to make the decision whether or not to take the puff of marijuana, or take that shot of whiskey, or go make yourself a teenage father/mother. It's your decision. Not your peers. Influences can be tough to overcome, but in the end, it's your fault, not theirs.

Always think "If they wanna screw up their life, then let them. They wont make me mess mine up." But remember, if your friend or someone you know is harming themselves or the people around them, get them some help. Some problems can be helped with a simple, "Dude, that's not cool," but some need professional help.

Just remember that in the end, it's your decision.

That's it for today. I was thinking I might post an Animal Crossing: Wild World post later today, because that is such a popular game, and I'm very active with it. It's so fun, am I right!?

Keep on readin'
-Matt

Halo 3

Okay, I think I might be making a few enemies this way, but I have one question for fans of the "Halo" series. What is so special about it? I've played it before (probably have about an hour and a half logged) and it was fun, but nothing revolutionary. I don't own a copy, I played at a friends (and church, if you can believe it.). I did multiplayer, and it was fun, but just like every other first-person-shooter I've ever played.

Now, you see a bunch of people waiting out in front of stores just to buy their copy of "Halo 3" for the XBox 360. A friend of mine on Youtube (who does game and technology reviews) had this to say about the game.




"Perfect." In fact, too perfect for words. "Go buy it." Well, it seems he likes it.

If any of you can convince me to go out and spend $20 on the original : "Halo: Combat Evolved" for the XBox, or better yet, convince me to go out and buy a XBox 360 and "Halo 3" then go right ahead. I will personally thank you seriously. I want to know what's up with all the hype!?

Anyway, that's it for today. Now I'm gonna play "Star Wars: Battlefront II," which people tell me is similar to Halo, only not as good. Oh, well. That's all I have.

So... that's it.
-Matt

My First Post

Hmm. A blog. It really is about time. I mean...Blogging has been around for a while now, and I'm just not catching on. Is that weird? I guess I'm what you call a 'late bloomer' when it comes to the internet. I only joined Youtube a year ago, but now I have almost thirty videos on there. I don't have a Myspace account (I bet some people are like "WHAT!?") and, honestly, I really don't want one. But that's just me.

Well, like I was saying, I have a Youtube account. Here it is. CLICK

Wait... I apologize. I haven't really said all that much about myself yet. My interests include video games, and filmmaking. I'm just your average, run-of the mill homeschooled, diabetic Christian teen in the tenth grade. Put that on a T-Shirt and sell it!

Well, I hope you continue to visit this blog. In fact, I hope that I keep posting here as well. I'm very prone to forget about such things.

-Matt