"I would rather live my life as if there is a God, and die
to find out there isn't, than live my life as if there isn't, and die to find out there is. I don't need to be like so many others!"
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It doesn't matter what we're doing as long as we enjoy what counts the most...being together! I do collect art, love the outdooors, dabble a bit with antiques, love hunting, fishing, and outdoors. I also have a "techie" nature. I am actually pretty laid back, but do stand up for what I believe in, and for those that may have a weaker nature. You haven't yet had fun till you've been on Lake Michigan in a layoutboat amongst 10 dozen decoys, during Nov, Dec, and Jan. w/ 5 degree or lower temps, and taking a few shots at some ducks doing about 60 mph-90 mph! In general though, I am always open to new things and even love plays, musicals, carnivals, fairs, concerts, and love trying new restaurants, etc.
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"YOUR THOUGHTS, become YOUR WORDS. WORDS, become YOUR ACTIONS. ACTIONS, become YOUR HABIT(S). HABIT(S), become YOUR CHARACTER. CHARACTER, then becomes YOU and YOUR DESTINY. Its YOU and YOUR DESTINY for which others will know you, and its this for which you will always be KNOWN and REMEMBERED, even by YOUR FAMILY and CHILDREN!"
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Love never claims,
it ever gives.
Gandhi
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Music
Too many to list, being a guitar player with five bands behind me there are no favorites aside from appreciation for a great voice, a well trained musician, or a great band. Older favs are Areosmith, Foreigner, Seger, Black Crowes, Dixie Chicks, Sara Evans, Lionel Ritchie, Journey, ~Los Lonely Boys-overall they are one of the best all around bands out there and only getting better!~, Nine Inch Nails, Nervana, Creed, Hootie and the Blowfish, Tracie Chapman, Bonnie Raitt, Clapton, etc, etc. a mix of some country, classic rock, contemporary, praise and worship (3rd day before they went Techno), almost any but Rap, Chamber, and most vocal jazz. I do have to add... if you don't like Southern Rock such as .38 Special, Skynard, Elvin Bishop, etc. then you really should be on the other side of this country's border.
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Visit the above profile if you want to hear and read a powerful testimony...I give the girl Kudo's and blessings. My personal reason is because I know it took so much self truth in her discovery of herself, again. Self truth the very reason for why nothing changes for too many people, when they really need to change for them self first, then for those around them that love and care, about them most. http://www.myspace.com/annielobert
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Someone may have stolen your dream when it was young and fresh and you were innocent. Anger is natural. Grief is appropriate. Healing is mandatory. Restoration is possible.
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Have your heart in your life's work, and be stout-hearted. Do something, act always, and do it now. Don't be afraid. Many a man has been defeated by his doubts—lack of confidence. Take your risks—you cannot eliminate them, you cannot escape them. You can diminish them by dominating them.
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Life is not lost by dying; life is lost minute by minute, day by dragging day, in all the thousand small uncaring ways.
- Stephen Vincent Benet
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Movies
I actually like good comedies and action movies, but if she wants to take in a tear jerker...I'll be there with her.
~ John 3:16 ~ "For God so loved the world that He gave his only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him shall not perish, but have eternal life."
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Watch your thoughts;they become words. Watch your words;they become actions. Watch your actions;they become habaits. Watch your habits;they become character. Watch your character;it becomes your destiny.
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Jesus was God's gift to you out of His love for you. You are God's gift to Jesus...your everyday choices and decisions are the very gifts you give back to HIM! Is it of love, gratitude, reverence, and purity, only the best for HIM?
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Television
House, 24, CSI, Pro. Bull Riding, OCC of course, American Idol, Discovery, The History Channel, and ESPN early Sunday mornings.
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Books
Lately I have been reading things like., "The Purpose Driven Life, The Man in the Mirror, The Bible, etc." But I am just as home with Field and Stream, Mail Order catalogues, P.C. Magazine, and history type novels! Almost anything at times...I am a reader, what can I say?
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Heroes
Are there any real heroes left anymore, aside from God and His only son Jesus Christ? Give me a person that defends the underdog and I'll take their side everytime. People that stand on their convictions, values, and morals. Christians that define life as their walk with Christ in everything they do and say, not just on some Sunday's. IF they even bother with Sunday's at all? People that have problems, admit them, face them, and take care of them such as emotional illness, addictions, domestic problems, health problems and such. Dad's that are Dad's, and Mother's that are Mother's. Couples that are true equals, or two halves that make a whole! Couple's that will not ALLOW friends and family that do not support, respect, or understand to interfere in that relationship. If those you allow in your life drag you down, steal your time, and interfere without good cause, and do not support the right things for you, then they are a part of the problem and not a part of the solution. You see none of us can give to anyone else what we do not have for ourselves to give!
~"Theres only two ways to live life. One is to live as if nothing is a miracle, The other is to live knowing that everything is"~...and treat it and yourself as the precious gift that it is!
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Next best thing to hell. St. Louis, Missouri US Endentured, lied to slave. Of everything wrong.
07/2007 - 03/2008
Rick Off Tuesday, maybe getting new phone...will keep all friends posted if the number changes, for those that have it, want it, or need it! Posted 2 hours ago view more
About me: I, "Ride Tall in the Saddle, speak the truth, and shoot straight!" Please note that there are 2 players on my profile page. Feel free to shut the "Playlist Player," and put the Myspace player on or visa versa. I change songs often dependant upon my mood. Most often the songs speak louder than I ever could? I am a good guy tired of Games, Lies, Bullshit (excuse me for calling it what it is), and people that just haven't a clue about life, being in a relationship, or the work thats involved by "BOTH" that makes it all worth it. So, if you want games, do us both a big favor and buy a Playstation! I won't deal with the games. Lies? Theres no excuse for lies in a relationship, at all. Often times the very thing you are not saying is a lie to yourself, as well as to your partner. Its the hidden things (out of sight out of mind, what they don't know won't hurt, I'll keep this to myself, etc.), its the double standards people maintain, the double talking, doing things behind the other one's back, ignoring relationship issues, expecting of the other and not doing yourself, and yet, your NOT tolerating these very same things done to you by your significant other or even your own friends. Its all these factors that lay dormant in a relationship, and sooner or later become "issues" during a disagreement and end up rising to the surface!! Or in time, one confronts the other about these issues that are ongoing in the realtionship after trying to ignore them, holding silent for years in many cases while hoping for positive changes. This confrontation soon results in one or both saying/doing something thats not ever going to be forgiven, and may even lead to the end of what was thought to be perfect. I am too good of a man, that will give someone he believes in, cares about, or loves, total priority in his life. I am also a person that won't consider making a promise to you if I even see a small chance of failure on my part. I do, and will keep my promises, even if those promises mean that I make "personal changes" that are for the good of the relationship. Change is a constant thats always there. Change promotes growth, strengthens, and deminishes stagmentation, and tightens the bonds of a relationship but, its up to us to make every change that comes about to POSITIVE. To never grow, never change, or never try to be better is nothing but, "self will" gone rampant and is also known as "PRIDE." Theres a difference between self love and pride. Just as there is in ignorance and pride and this kind of pride is destructive to self as well as those around you. The kind of pride I am defining is the, "its all about me, centered around me, everything is totally for me, I do no wrong, I am blameless, I am perfect, I change for no one even when wrong, or just so self involved you cannot see another side or opinion", kind of pride...if you are feeling convicted at reading this part, please feel free to go to another profile if you are incapable of facing yourself!
I am single, never married, and haven't any kids, but I do love kids. I play guitar (just a bit), and have played in several bands. I have a background of mainly supervisory and management. Its safe to say, I am a hold out for that one special girl that will complete me, as much as I complete her.
I am a man that will not Lie, Cheat, or Play Games, and has little tolerance for these 3 things too. In hindsight, I've learned that those who say, "I don't lie", "hate liars", or despise these and certain other qualities in others, while claiming they them self are not these very things...usually are indeed, those things! That hate, anger, and attitude about these things is usually because its self reflection, and denial. Too many people today refuse to face themself in the mirror, as denial is strong in society as a whole. Also, remember too that any time you point your index finger at everyone else, you have 3 pointing right back at you.
I also believe the most misused words in the english language today are, "I am Sorry, I Love You, and Thank You!" Think about this..."Is it mere reflex when you say any of these terms, even if its out of thinking you are being kind?" If so, I am sorry, but you just lied then! To me, these 3 terms are action words, without actions to back them they meaningless and empty. How difficult is it to, "Say what you mean and mean what you say, Walk the walk and talk the talk?" Trust me on this, "When I am wrong I can and will freely admit it, and when a sincere apology is due, you have it!" I will not let my "PRIDE" stand in the way of sincerity to myself or anyone else. I live by the "Begets Factor" where one action leads to the same ie: respect gets respect, love gets love, honesty gets honesty, etc.
Also, never tell me you are trying when you aren't making an effort, or that effort is only in your own mind, you're being a hipocrite, or out right lying from the get go! I am a person that will have his hand out for you and help you, and even let you grasp it if need be. But I am only human, and when and hand gets tired waiting on you, and I take it back, then its probably forever too late. "Its not because I don't care, or not love you, but because maybe I love you too much." If there comes the day my response to you over important issues is, "I don't care!" or "I am done." Its safe to say I am, because you've either burnt me out, lied once too often, refuse to acknowledge the truth, or just will not ever get it till I've walked away. Also, after a few years in a job that demanded constant compassion, I can honestly say, "I cannot have compassion for anyone that does not do anything to help themselves first, especially when its through their very own actions and choices for which they are in that place in their life today. Don't expect me to understand or coddle when its all on you in the first place for the circumstances you pay for today!" I also come to realize that most everyone pays for their actions and choices in the end, each and everytime.
So, you want to know more? Email me and feel free to ask. You will always get the truth, and if thats something you cannot handle, then do not ask...its that simple. But as in that job which needed my discernment and compassion, I came to understand that you can walk away despising me, but when you finally get it, and learn to appreciate me...don't come back and thank me either, chalk that up as a gift or perhaps a life lesson. Besides that, I most likley won't allow you another chance either way to get that close to me again, after I stood along or beside you, and you didn't hear me or made me wait the whole time I was there for you. More about me can be learned through reading my Blogs. No one of us is perfect, but if we can make just one positive change in our self each day...think how better we become. In closing this section, keep in mind..."We can't save or help anyone, that won't take those very first steps themselves, and its only through real honesty with ones' self FIRST that healing and positive changes are made or will Pride stand in the way of that too?
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Who I'd like to meet: The "One Woman" that brings integrity, self love, committment, communication, willingness to grow, self respect, a willingness to stand on whats right, knowledge to compromise when needed, and expects only the same in return, and more. That woman thats willing to accept the appreciation, and recognition she deserves just for being everything that she is as a person, a woman, and perhaps even being a mom (yes, he loves kids), because we are both giving as much and more in all the things that we do for the relationship, and shared goals. That woman that realizes that every relationship is work, complete honesty, and a equal committment for both to be strong, and yet weak for one another no matter what! Its the ability to be unafraid of expressing your heart, and to put the other one first as both should be doing. Its "NOT" about constantly taking or expecting, but about giving. After all we cannot give, nor expect to recieve what we have not for ourselves...love, respect, truth, etc. You Need to have these first for yourself before you can give it away completely. I guess you could say, I'll wait on that special one that and if then it lead to a marriage, that still, we'd never stop dating eachother. That one special girl that other's will point at and whisper, "thats her!", and the one thats still my best friend even when I am with my best friends.
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Happy Belated Thanksgiving. I have been away for two weeks, and it is good to be back:) Thanksgiving is a way, not just a day!
Isaiah 60:19, "No longer will you have the sun for light by day, Nor for brightness will the moon give you light; But you will have the Lord for an everlasting light, And your God for your glory."
Better is a poor man who walks in his integrity Than he who is perverse in speech and is a fool. - Proverbs 19:1
We have all stuck our foot in our mouth at one time or another. But allowing God's spirit to dwell within us, we bid our inpluse to speak, using God's word instead. Walking in integrity is a walk in the spirit.
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