Let's Do Better

SO... Aparently there's supposed to be a rapture tomorrow? May 21st 2011. What does that mean for us humans?? Jesus our Lord and savior comes back to earth? Non-believers perish? Possible zombie apocalypse? It's seems that everyone is getting caught up in these theories that "the end" is near. But it shouldn't be so surprising to people in my opinion... We've: polluted the ozone, oceans and ground water; cut down all the trees; over harvested our natural goods; genetically modify everything in sight and all for what? Human satisfaction? It's only a matter of time before we're wiped from the face of the earth! We care about the trivial things in life: money, material goods, sex and competition. Clearly we are a whole species raised in correspondence to the 7 deadly sins:

GREED :the desire for material wealth or gain, ignoring the realm of the spiritual.
LUST :an inordinate craving for the pleasures of the body.
SLOTH :the avoidance of physical or spiritual work.
WRATH :manifested in the individual who spurns love and opts instead for fury.
PRIDE :excessive belief in one's own abilities, that interferes with the individual's recognition of the grace of God.
GLUTTONY :an inordinate desire to consume more than that which one requires.
ENVY :the desire for others' traits, status, abilities, or situation.

Now... how do we expect to excape our fate if we live by such traits that will surely lead us to our death? No one cares until it's too late. Our lives seem precious when chaos and the looming sense of the future hangs over our heads. We don't appreciate our lives the way we should. Obviously none of us are perfect but being able to admit it, is the first step to redeeming ourselves. So I guess I just want to say that... the end of the world won't be tomorrow, but we should start living like it will happen tomorrow.

It's the Final Count Down!

FINALLY, my second year of school is coming to a close. There have been some very dramatic ups and downs this year but all in all, it was a success. Painting, mixed media, sculpture classes, Geology, Philosophy... I've learned so much! I can't wait to continue on this journey towards furthering my education. Though I'm not planning on continuing on to a more expensive college I feel that I will be able to get a decent job while paying off my more minor investments! Ha. All I know is that I'm half way done and excited to be done as the next year or 2 come along. Going to be 20 in a few days! and hopeuflly that will mean more adventures and stories to come...