Just breathe

Remembering to breath is very important. Most of the time we forget completely because it's something you do without thinking about it. But it should be something that we focus a little more on.

When you focus on your breathing, several things happen. By focusing on the breath you can actually calm yourself and release stress. By taking deep breaths in through the nose and slowly exhaling through the mouth you, not only can bring about this peacefulness, you can also clear your sinuses, and you release toxins from your body as well.

In today's hectic world none of those things can be bad. So when you're stressed just remember to breathe because it'll do wonders for your mind and body.

Remeber that you can...

So today is what i'm going to call my official moving day, this is because i'm actually going to go and pick up all my stuff and move it up to montana. While today is mostly going to be about getting my stuff i'm also going to use it to see friends and for the first time in two months be somewhere familiar.

The hardest thing now is going to be to not let myself get scared, because what is comfortable and familiar is so very tempting. In order to truly grow and change though we have to push ourselves to new experiences whether it be moving someplace unfamiliar, committing to one person, or starting a new job. Just remembering that you can, and thinking everything will work out for the better, has tremendous influence on the outcome of any new adventure.

So, remember that you can do it, and you'll be just fine.

Live a little too...

Sometimes we let ourselves become so paralyzed by fear that we forget the things we love to do or want to do. So as a brief reminder to myself and anyone else out there, sometimes you gotta live a little. Don't be afraid to sing or dance or make a mistake. It won't kill you to be embarassed it'll just help you grow. ;)

Don't forget to stretch.

We were never designed to sit at a computer. In fact the computer is an invention of man, and rarely do we know what is best for us. But thinking that we can get along without them at his point is asking too much of people. So I merely urge you, "Don't forget to stretch" :D

The night finally came, but the relief from the heat hasn't. I turn over in bed because sleep isn't coming either. The ceiling fan is on high and the air seems to be moving again. A truck passes underneath the window, and guns the engine, and the light on the computer blinks over and over in its bright blue; illuminating the side of the refridgerator in bursts. My mind races as I roll over again. It's half past midnight but sleep evades me still. Perhaps a drink will slow my mind, at least enough to sleep, if not rest.

Out of the Frying Pan

It's stifling. Laying on the couch looking out the window my vision blurs and a drop of sweat trickles down the side of my face from my right temple. The air is heavy. It's become something almost palpable. You have to work to drag it into your lungs to breath and then before you exhale you feel it settle all around you like a living creature that's trying to crush the life from you. Not even sound penetrates the atmosphere of the apartment. The usual street noise which crashes through the window, during the night, doesn't even seem to stir the air of the tiny living room where I sleep. As I sit up the heat only intensifies. I look out the window again and although the sun has almost set its effects still linger. I think I'll lay here awhile longer and pray for the cool and the dark.

Missing Connections

Well this is a small entry describing the lack of internet on my computer. I plan to try and remedy this today though. i need to make my desktop wireless. ugh! Well in order to do that I have got to go so......

Zombie Gone

Enlightened or not......

So today while I was in the shower I came to a certain realization, which needs a little explaining before I reveal to you the truth which was so wondrously presented to me today.

I have begun to look at the world in a fairly different way. I have tried to erase the idea of good and bad from my mind. Many wise people this whole world over will tell you that good and bad don't exist, that they are merely labels which we have given things in order to categorize them. And by changing your perspective you can learn more from a situation than if you just label it and store it away.

That being said I hurt my wrist today while rollerblading, and while in the shower I thought to myself I can't have this much bad karma coming my way. Then immediately following that thought, I also thought well this isn't bad karma, good and bad are irrelevant and this is merely a learning experience.

Now I must stress that none of those were my epiphany.
My true revelation was this: Enlightened or not, learning experience or bad karma, pain still hurts. :p

Mull that over in your little head, Zombie Monkey out.

Moving Day, ok not quite yet.

So, um.....

Packing. I'm already packing for the move at the end of the month. Although, the closer I get to moving the less sure I become of my plans.

As for right now, whittling down the possesions I own, in order to make a long distance move easier, is difficult. While it may easily be said that many of the things I have I don't need. Much of it hold certain memories.

So whilst reminiscing I still have the task of discarding that which is no longer needed and packing that which I'm unable to part with.

Well since this seems as if it will take some time I best get going, this is Zombie Monkey signing off.

Death of a Salesman

So maybe he wasn't a salesman but lets just pretend he was.
Mr. John Keppel of McDonough, GA died yesterday. How do I know this you might ask. Well I saw it happen. It's weird watching someone fighting to keep living when you know there's nothing you can do to help them. As horrible as it may sound, weird is probably the best way I can describe it. I had never really expected to see it happen, let alone at work. But life is funny like that, going along the same as usual and then out of nowhere a curveball. Perhaps that's one of the things life enjoys, putting the unexpected in our path.

Broken Promises and Unexpected Beauty

So I'm not going to post much on Lily Allen or our weekend in Denver now. It was my bad but i hate trying to catch up so unfortunately it's just not gonna happen.


With that out of the way I'd like to say that I truly love surprises. For example I have within my possession a plant which apparently flowers. Now I had no idea that it did or that it was planning on doing so. Last night before bed it was just nice tropical foliage. Today, BAM!!! It's a gorgeous fragrant flower. Now it seems that nothing could usher in spring and the lovely weather like flowers and so I bring to you what I have found out to be a "walking iris." Do enjoy.

Of Gardettos and After School Specials.....

So while I know this has been a long time coming at least it's finally here right?


So anyways, this post is for Kayle, without whom much of my entries wouldn't exist. Back in March we made a small trip to Denver for one of the best occasions I can think of, and that is the wondrous anniversary of my dear friend Kayle's birth. Much of our trip revolved around plans to attend the Coors Brewery Tour and drink free beer, which we were successful in accomplishing. The tour itself was fun and I think I will post a short video to accompany this entry, of part of the tour. The best part though was the tasting lounge after the tour. So while Kayle, myself and her boyfriend Mitch drank our beer and discussed many life changing subjects, Kayle and I ran into a dilemma of sorts. While standing in line, holding a beer, how does one open a bag of gardettos with one hand? Fortunately Kayle and I are usually on similar wavelengths and we each grabbed one side to open it. Now while this story has the potential to end hilariously we were skilled enough to not explode the bag all over those people around us. So while it is slightly more tame than was possible I would like to point out the strength of character it takes to go forward with such a delicate operation in the face of possible disaster. Needless to say the rest of our time at the brewery was very entertaining as well.



After leaving the brewery we ran into what was probably one of the most hilarious moments of the entire trip. While driving back into Denver, Kayle was speaking on the phone with Mitch's sister who was trying to figure out our plans for dinner. Eventually Mitch's sister didn't want to impose on Kayle's birthday activities and decided not to come out with us. It was at this point that our lives transformed into an after school special vaguely reminiscent of "Saved by the Bell."
It was because at that precise moment that Kayle was heard uttering the words, "I want you to know you're not just my boyfriend's sister, you're my friend too." Now I'm perfectly aware of how cheesy those shows now seem and of the size of the writing teams it took to write lines like the one above. I just had no idea that real people spoke like that. So of course after that Mitch and I would not let her live it down. It quickly became, "Mitch I want you to know you're not just my friend's boyfriend, you're my friend too." or "Paul I want you to know you're not just my girlfriend's friend, you're my friend too." We found no end to the hilarity that it had inspired. So for anyone out there who loves a good after school special I just want you to know that real life can be just as full of cheesy lines and meanningful lessons.

With that being said I should definitely cut this off now before it becomes a novel. Good day to you all, Zombie Monkey wishes you the best. ;)

Meet my Emo

http://www.mindistortion.tv/pocketemo/?data=6-1-13-3-1-1-1-0-1&name=Jase

Many Apologies

So I've been really lazy lately, but I got some fun new toys so I promise that soon I will post something substantial. Plus now I'm video capable. So Hooray!! Bye for now posts coming soon.

Uhba grbuh grargl.

I really need sleep. Sorry for the delay good things coming i promise. Just think thoughts of gardettos and lily allen.

Where am i again?

i want to apologize for the delay in my posting. but before i finish the post on our Denver trip i wanted to talk about something else.

Loss is something that we must all face at some point during our lives and whether it be a beloved family pet or loved ones we all deal with it very differently. It seems to me though that there are two things that I feel need to happen.

we have to allow ourselves to grieve, and we have to allow ourselves to move on.

whether it is for an hour or a week, grieving is something that needs to happen in order to heal. but if we are unable to move on we cripple ourselves. so in light of this post i want to share. the way in which i allow myself to recognize and deal with grief. Most of my process involves the pint of icecream that i allow myself to eat in a single sitting as well as remembering the best moments from the relationship. Often this in itself is enough but occasionally, and i must stress that this is a healthy thing, you have to cry a little.

well that's it everyone. hope you enjoy my tips, especially the ones that come in pint form.

The KaYLe ExPerIeNcE: Part DeUx

So I think we should start at the beginning. So here is the Coors Brewery. Or at least Kayle at the Coors Brewery.

p.s. there is so much to document that most of this post will just be pictures, but that's fun right?







Here we have Kayle And Mitch. Awww, cute.










Kayle and I on our self guided tour.
"Can you hear me now?"

Oooo....novelty hats!

And more cool hats!

We'll Continue with the Kayle Experience in an upcoming post.

til then this is Zombie Monkey signing off

The kAYle ExPerIeNCe

So the weekend was amazing. For the birthday of my thus far only follower we made a trip to Denver, CO. And while I may be working you can look forward to pictures and video documenting.

The Coors Brewery Tour

Dave and Busters

and Sing Sing Piano Bar

so until later i hope you enjoyed your weekend too.

Ahh Becks!!

So have you guys seen Beckham's new tatt?
It's so freaking sweet.

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Okay well maybe not, but it is kinda fun isn't it.
So checkout out PhotoFunia. It's pretty cool.

Plinky and the Brain.

Have ever just felt blah.

Like no matter how hard you try you can't think of a blog topic.

Well worry no more, Plinky is here to save the day. Plinky, it's a boost for your brain.

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So anyways for those of you wondering about the last post i just found a site called Plinky. What it does is give you a topic or question to discuss/answer, and i couldn't help but link this one to the blog cause my first question from Plinky was about Zombies. who could expect me to resist?

Anyways Plinky is nice because I know that there are lots of days where I just haven't a clue why I even logged on. Now though, with my handy dandy friend Plinky I think I'll be able to manage. So check it out. It's neat!

Zombies!

Plinky asks:

What will you do when the zombies come?

Torchwood replies:

You have mistaken me for one of you.
In all actuality......Lean in closer I'll tell you.

I am Zombie Monkey, the ruler of all zombiedom.
Now lean in closer and i'll tell you something else.

*Crunch, nyum nyum nyum*

You have such a tasty brain! Why would you lean in towards a
zombie? Didn't your parents teach you anything at all.
Guess not, no wonder you're so tender. The unused brains usually are.

Chilly out there, Chile in here.

I love how when you take the time to do something yourself it's so much more worth it. Right now I'm eating a big bowl of hot green chile. It's very yummy and definitely helps with the cold outside, and on top of that i made it myself.

mmmmmm. oh yeah. green chile makes for one happy zombie leader.

way better than brains.

A routine Check-up

As if getting into the routine of doing things, like a new workout, wasn't hard enough it always seems like something else comes along to mess you up. Now i love my family, but they're kinda high maintenance. I need to spend as much time with them as possible, but i do have my own things to do too.

I'm guess i'm still striving for balance in my life in many areas. But until then I guess P90X is just gonna have to wait a little more.

re-zombie...

So after my last post i feel like a bit of a tool to be posting this, but i feel like crap tonight. On top of that i'm stuck at work. I wish i could go home and go to bed. I seriously need some sleep. Well now that i'm a hypocrit night everyone. ;)

i demand satisfaction

In fact it seems everyone does anymore, and who am i to disagree. I'm probably just one of the many who wants things my way. But is that right?

So many people have fallen into the habit of perpetual disappointment. For a long time i had just started accepting that i was never going to be satisfied with what i had and what i was getting. And the me of "now" wishes i could go back and kick that other me.

There are so many things that i no longer have in my life, specifically family and friends. And at that point in time i took them for granted. So now rather than complain about the things that i don't have, i realize that what i do have is special and should be cherished rather than looked down on for what it lacks.

Usually when things don't go our own way we fail to see the big picture, but chances are that something better is right around the corner which we would have missed out on had we gotten what we thought we wanted.

So i challenge everyone to find the positive, it's not always easy at first, but after awhile you'll began to wonder why you spent so much time complaining about the things you lack when you already have so much.

the true zombie state

So i'm not really sure that i have too much to say in this post I'm basically just falling asleep at work. It's this weird stage of half sleep, i'm awake but not really conscious enough to be functioning. Anyways i thought i'd check in with my legions of faithful followers.

I'm hoping to be adding video posts soon so stay in the loop and be watching for them, and on that note this is your wonderful leader, Zombie Monkey, signing off.

The attack of the funny.

I love spending time with my friends. they usually are an endless source of hilarity in my life. and fortuneatly, it would seem, that my roommate and i have figured out our perfect formula for funny.


me + him + two other female friends


it can work well with just 3 people but four people seem to have some kind perfect balance and it allows for maximum funny. we keep saying that if we had our own show people would watch us, but i'm still waiting to see if we can get something in the works. Anyways to get back on topic...

As it turns out stalking your friends is one of those funny things. As we were headed back from dinner tonight we found ourselves behind a good friend so we started to tail them. I'm sure everyone else thought we were being obnoxious, but periodically honking and riding their tail all the way back to their house was a pretty good time. Anyways i think that's it for tonight. This is your leader Zombie Monkey signing off.

Superstar

Well i might as well jump right in.

Have you ever listened to Lupe Fiasco's song Superstar? I can't seem to get it out of my head today. I think it's because for awhile now my view on life has been changing and this song offers up a great bit of wisdom.

"If you are what you say you are, a superstar, then have no fear."

What it fails to mention is that you only need to believe you are in order to be. So much of our lives is dependent upon what we believe and how we perceive. By seeing ourselves as a superstar and believeing it we began to bring into our live those things which really do make you a superstar.

Anyways chew on that and keep rocking on.