Happy Birthday Jer and Kev! 9:22 PM

I would like to wish a Happy Birthday to fellow bloggers Jer and Kev! Notice I've added a link to their site.

Cheers,

beers,

peace,

and blah.

Don't Waste Your Time 11:47 PM

My name is Emanuel Belanger. I'm 16 years old, and currently living in Canada. I'm about certain tall, no, maybe a little shorter. I like playing basketball...Uh, ahem. Back to the subject. When I heard the news of Ricky's death, I was naturally shocked. I've never met him, but from what I've heard he was a sweet guy. The metamorphosis he underwent is nothing short of appalling. From being sweet and friendly, he turned into a bitter murderer. And I would like to point out that that had nothing to do with his upbringing. We in The Family International believe in love. That is what governs our actions. A love for God and for our fellow man. I was never abused in my entire life. I have wonderful, loving parents. They have showered me with their encouragement and attention. Never once have I felt seriously mistreated or unloved. My parents would give their life for me in an instant. How many families in the world can boast that genuine love (I see green people)? Why waste your precious time looking for "evidence" of abuse in our communities, when out there, right under your noses, there are thousands upon thousands of children who ARE being abused by their unloving parents. What are you doing to help them? Why aren't you going to court to fight for their rights, instead of actively tearing down our beliefs? What do you have against us (I'm real sorry I misplaced your rubber ducky, I'll buy you a new one)? You actively promote us as some kind of weirdo cult, when you don't even know me! Do you have a problem with happy, secure, and loving families? I don't even know you, but if you are willing to reach out your hand and take mine in friendship, I would gladly take it. While you may hate me for what I do and believe, I still love you. But if you insist on remaining the way you are, all I ask is that you leave us alone. Yes, I may be just another face (and not such a pretty one at that). But I still have feelings. I cry when I lose my favorite teddy bear, and laugh while enjoying "Bob the Builder" (I swear, I do not watch that show, nor do I like teddies). But all you can see is some depraved child. Yes, I'm glad to be deprived. Deprived of all that "Mickey Mouse", "Video-Game-With-A-Violent-Killer-With-A-Gun 2", and "Bloodthirsty Zombies" shit that so many children watch and play today. Deprived of public school, with it's shootings and killings. Kids I've met that are not part of The Family International are envious of the fact that I'm homeschooled. I've visited and lived in Mexico, U.S.A., Hong Kong, Taiwan, and China. I'm glad I'm deprived of social peer pressure. I'm glad I'm deprived of drugs and feelings of hopelessness. If all of the above pertains to a "normal life" in your books, I'm relieved I'm not living a "normal life". Sure, life for me has it's ups and downs, I do have my tough times. But knowing that I've got family and friends and a love that will carry me through is all I need to cope. I really can't list here all the benefits that I enjoy living in The Family International. But in short, I've found somewhere I belong. So be happy for me. And go outside and get some excercise. You look like you could use it.

Blah 6:24 PM

Link dump:

Grandma's treats. Cookies anyone?



I envision a world where people nail their picture cards to trees all over the street. Trendy. Although I now feel a little discomfort at the thought that if someone takes a bad pic of me it's pretty much there to stay.



Star Wars G Rap. The SE version is a definite improvement, although it takes longer to load.

Why? 10:27 PM

First of all, my condolences and prayers to the family of Ricky Rodriguez and the family of Angela Smith. I seriously can't understand why our detractors would stoop this low to blame Ricky's situation on us. If you want to speak out on this, please visit this site.

Hint Hint 2:41 PM

Tada! Rainbow! (thanks for the link Eric). Recommended for mature audiences who would know what they're talking about. I take no responsibilty for any other content found at this website, should you choose to browse it.

A friend of mine did this in paint. I look way better when my skinny chest isn't showing. (L to R:XC, Lynk, Mike)

niCe

Blah Ha 6:34 PM

Yes. I'm bored. I have absolutely nothing to blog about. And I don't care what you think. This is, after all, my personal space. I write whatever I feel comfortable writing. The days past: and endless blur of sleep, food, JJT, school, ice, and blah. Miggy considers me his big brother. It's a sweet feeling to know someone looks up to you. I am disappointed with bloggers now. I'll just go play PSone and listen to heavy metal. Cheerios.

another view of the damage
niCe

my yoke finally broke... sad
niCe

Plan of Attack's New Video 10:02 PM

I just downloaded "This is War" from the Plan of Attack website. Justin Spirit sings pretty swell, except he gets a little too full of the spirit and goes into a seizure. But it's gotta be the best POA vid I've seen so far. Swell. Check it.

You'll need a program to read the .rar archive. Assuming you don't have one...

WinRAR

Lonely 9:55 PM

Yeah. I just realized how lonely I get sometimes. It seems like we've been living by ourselves for too long. Then when I miss being around people, I convince myself I'm ok without friends around, hence the reason it seems I'm anti-social... Over-convinced myself I didn't need people around. I got comfortable living by myself... In my mind it seems it'll always be this way. I know it can't though. Eeesh, I miss my friends. I'll just sit here and wait for my cooler.

My candle before it died out. It's the little ember to the left...
niCe

Candlelight... Kinda blurry... I don't look like that in real life...
niCe

New Year 2005 3:05 PM

We had a candlelight thing last night. So many things to be thankful for. One of which was Bri (I love you! Thanks for everything!). While the ceremony went on, outside it rained. Crazy weather last month... Feels weird to know I'm in 2005 already. I remember when people used to make a big deal about the year 2000. The New Year is also a great time to blurt things like, "I haven't eaten since last year!" or, "I haven't taken a shower since last year!", promting several questioning glances your way. Lighten up people. Last year was one hour ago.