I am eager to serve.

This Christmas was amazing. I had a different mindset going into this Christmas season. I remember being so excited about Christmas and all that it brought. As a child I was conditioned to believe that Christmas was about toys and getting what you want while finding little time to be nice to people. I remember anticipating Christmas for months to come. I remember counting down the days until Christmas when December started with those chocolate calendars. Christmas was about fun. I'm 17 now and this year Christmas was very different for me. I admit I was a very philosophical child. Somewhere I understood that Christmas was not about all of that. But I didn't fully understand what it was about. 2010 was a year of character refining and soul searching for me. I was in a continual state of introspective reflection. And through all of that self examination I tried very hard to examine my motives for thing that I invested my time into. Christmas slowly turned from a celebration off gifts to a swift reality Check. After all Christmas is about celebrating the gift, life and ministry of Jesus Christ. And Jesus had a will for his followers; to love each other like we I've ourselves and love God above anybody else. I took this holiday season to find think about what my life meant in the bigger picture. I had the best Christmas of my life because I took the time and effort to simply give. It was an amazing experience and I can finally say that I know what Christmas is supposed to be about.

My Dad

My Dad

He has graciously bestowed upon me knowledge,

Pushing me forward into a life filled with my dreams and aspirations

Walks me through trials and temptations

Helps me to see the mistakes that I’m making

My dad.

Never been perfect but always been there

Never been tall but he always had hair

He was always standing

When other fathers were scarce

Has helped to teach me who I am and who I can be

Completely instrumental in making me me.

I remember me and my sisters would sleep on his chest

At times that was the only place I could find rest

He would always stay close like a tight fitting vest

Knowing he was the only him, made him the best.

Irreplaceable, immovable strong and honest,

Had the heart of David but always stayed modest.

Taught me what it was like to give what you don’t yet own,

Gave me food when I was hungry and time when I was alone.

We used to drive in his bronco down to Christy Pitts Park,

We’d go swimming and he’d watch as I played the shark.

He works and works, no matter what it takes,

He would do anything for us no matter how high the stakes,

I look up to him, truth is my Dad is a hero,

If I was asked how many were like him, I would always answer zero.

He taught me everything, from shoelaces to girls,

That why he’s the best Dad in the world.

He went from watching my play basketball to watching my perform,

He’s drive to Oakville in the winter in the middle of a storm,

and I say this with excitement because that’s not the norm,

In the middle of the cold he would always keep us warm.

Never had to look too far because he was always near,

In the audience he always the first one to cheer,

If I needed somebody to talk to he would always hear,

Assuring me it was all ok and there was nothing to fear.

Now I want to share that experience with those without Fathers,

For those who’s parent wouldn’t even bother,

To be the Dad for them that they so desperately need,

Because every child deserves to water their seed.

So Dad I want to thank you without procrastination,

Not only did you change me but you’ve changed a whole nation.

Playing, performing, living or lying on your chest,

I look forward to more memories that make you the BEST!

Transformed (Insane)

I am eager to serve.

This Christmas was amazing. I had a different mindset going into this Christmas season. I remember being so excited about Christmas and all that it brought. As a child I was conditioned to believe that Christmas was about toys and getting what you want while finding little time to be nice to people. I remember anticipating Christmas for months to come. I remember counting down the days until Christmas when December started with those chocolate calendars. Christmas was about fun. I'm 17 now and this year Christmas was very different for me. I admit I was a very philosophical child. Somewhere I understood that Christmas was not about all of that. But I didn't fully understand what it was about. 2010 was a year of character refining and soul searching for me. I was in a continual state of introspective reflection. And through all of that self examination I tried very hard to examine my motives for thing that I invested my time into. Christmas slowly turned from a celebration off gifts to a swift reality Check. After all Christmas is about celebrating the gift, life and ministry of Jesus Christ. And Jesus had a will for his followers; to love each other like we I've ourselves and love God above anybody else. I took this holiday season to find think about what my life meant in the bigger picture. I had the best Christmas of my life because I took the time and effort to simply give. It was an amazing experience and I can finally say that I know what Christmas is supposed to be about.

A Trip To the Movies

The movies are life a refuge. Lie a break from your stressful life. An escape from your every day life into a story specifically written for your entertainment. How important than are the messages in these movies? Many will argue that they do not learn how they should life from a movie. But many will admit that they find out hoe it is that they want to live by participating in these stories about success and prosperity, happiness and romance, struggle and faith. I know that I am a person who aims to live how I want to live. So if I am confronted with a theme that has the qualifications of what the media says is a good life I try very hard nit to believe them. I've come to realize a revelation that 90% of people will not understand. Happiness derives from ones own ability to find complete contentment in their current life and lifestyle. The is not the regular way of thinking. I believe that art should change and effect somebody in a very positive way. Therefore a trip to the movies should be a trip to see God. This is what I want to create. This is my lifes mission.

I had the privilidge of seeing an academy award worthy movie called "The Fighter" staring Mark Walberg and Christian Bale Directed by Davin O. Russel. And what an experience that was. It made the tips of my fingers tingle as I sat in my seat. I felt like i was sitting with the two men the wtory was written about and speaking with them about the things they went through. First of all the acting was fantastic. I enjoyed it, every last drop. I couldnt help but look at it from an artists perspective. Every little nuance brought me in further, closer to the story.

I felt stronger, wiser and more knowledgable as a result of watching that movie. It changed me. If you have not seen It I suggest you do. It is fantastic.

Toronto I Love You

I love my cityof Toronto. It's such an amazing place to live, work and be creative. The emmense amount of positivity in Toronto compliments it's true nature. The entertainment in Toronto is spectacular. I've seen plays, participated innpoetry slams attended an enormous amount if events like caribana Toronto jazz festival and a lot more. And I must say that it is one of my favorite places to be. As a torontonian I feel like i am able to appreciate it o. A. Deeper level. The emmensly raw and beautiful creativity available in this city is astonishing and it takes somebody who knows where to go and what to do to filly grasp it. that's because the best things in tornto are hidden. There not widely advertizedto the main stream. The most powerful artistic peices are found on the street corner, in small gatherings between friends, in non-for-profit talentshows on Friday nights held for the parents of kids in priority neighborhoods.

Art in my opinion in its truest form is the inexaustable expression of life. Toronto is so full of diverse life that it is bubbling with cultural art. It seems to me that the world is nopw getting to know my city. Events like the G20 Summit, Caribana, The Jazz Festival, TIFF and artists like Drake, Cardinal Official among others are really helping to put Toronto on the map. The entertainment indstry in this city is fantastic. We have one of the best radio and TV university programs in the world, a huge amount of Television and radio studios spread across the map and many venues that seperate it from any other city i the world. Toronto is such a beautiful place. I am grateful that I am not one to take it lightly. Toronto I love you.