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I remember a time when I used to be able to go out and afford anything I wanted and even have money left over. One thing I'm glad for is that gas has gone down; I used to get gas in the high 50's now I fill up with $25 or less. It's awesome but everything else has gone up in price, I don't understand that, how are you going to try to help the economy by making things higher, shouldn't the point be to make it cheaper? I don't understand the system sometimes. One thing that gets me is that gas has gone down because demand has gown down, isn't that supposed to be the other way around? The more demand, the cheaper? But I guess it has something to do with the more demand the more gas and resources are needed and the less gas there is day by day. Where as a high demand for computers or GPS's makes the product cheaper, but alright enough of that.

School, finally ended! I had a huge torture with C++, and Photoshop was a bit hard too. The assignments were more and more challenging but it was fun, here's an outcome of one of my Photoshop assignments.



I can't show you what I did in C++ since it's an exe file and it only seems to work in certain computers so I'm not going to bother with that. But that was the most painful class I took yet, C++, ugh, that teacher sucked though she gave advantages in the class. Like if you get 90 points and above you don't have to take the final, which is this week, but I have over 100 points, so I'm done! And Photoshop was cool because the final assignment (as you saw above) was fun to work on, and the final was a bit hard but I got it done, I'm hoping for an A on both classes this semester, sweet.

With all that said, my birthday was pretty good. I had two birthdays, one with my girlfriend and another with my mom's side of the family, in both birthdays, we went to dinner, drank some liquor and then went to the movies, I had a good time, I didn't get to spend it with my dad's side of the family but maybe that will change next week, we'll see.

Okay, I said I'd try to make this short but I guess I had more to say than I thought. Anyway, I'd like to wish you all a Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays (just in case), and of course a Happy New Year! Take care everyone and party responsibly!

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Why oh why? Well, first of all, we got rid of Bush once and for all. Thanks to all that voted and made the right choice, Obama sounds promising and I like the ideas, I just hope he won't be some other promise talker without action. But only time will tell, but for the most part, we all seem to be pretty pleased with the fact that we have finally changed presidents, whether it's someone you voted for or not, it was definitely time for a new president. And second, I'm pleased with this year because I found someone new, and couldn't be happier about it either. She makes my everything tingle, in the best of ways , no but really, she's a truly awesome and amazing girl, and I'm glad that we found each other. We'll be together for five months tomorrow! And third, because of all the new experiences and excitement this year has brought, along a few bumps as I've mentioned before.

School has been kind of a drag lately, its classes like C++ that remind me why I'm not a huge fan of programming. Not to mention how much worse it gets when you have a horrible Asian (no offence to Asians of course) teacher that can't speak English that well or hands out assignments saying one thing but actually meant something else, hence why I get lower grades than expected but I bitch it out to her and the class and I get my points based on my argument. For instance, how are you going to say you want "the total of all even numbers entered" and instead you really meant to say you want "the total addition of all even numbers entered". It could go both ways depending on how you see it; either she wants the total number of even numbers entered, such as 4, or the sum of those 4 even numbers entered, such as 12. English, of course, is my second language, but that doesn't mean I'm an idiot and can't understand what is being asked. It's like saying I want you to give me two pieces of pie when I really meant to say I want you to give me two layers of flavors in one pie. I'm sure you understand what I'm trying to say. Anyway, enough of that, Photoshop class on the other hand is amazingly fun. And so far, getting all A's on my assignments. Here is a recent assignment I had to do, create or manipulate images together, add shadows, effects, blurs, whatever and make masks, so here is my outcome:



Cool uh? But so far so good with college from what I gather, aside from the little issues happening in C++ I still have an A so far.

I don't know why, but every year and I do mean every year, I get into this crazy gaming phase. Lately, I've been playing Gears of War again; it's still a favorite of mine. I do wish I could get the second Gears of War coming later this month, looks like it'll be an awesome game, and maybe someone can buy it for me for my birthday coming up in December? I've also been playing Need for Speed Hot Persuit 2 and III as well as Need for Speed Most Wanted. Pretty cool games, and the usual Half Life game. Haha, but soon enough I'll get off the phase and go back to doing whatever else.

MUSIC! Guess what? I've been offered a gig in Baltimore two days after my b-day, December 13. Since I haven't played or released anything in about a year I may have to see if I still got the skills. But it shouldn't take too much, just need to practice. This would also be a good opportunity to get my name out again and of course, to get myself playing again. That means I need to get some new tracks and this may be the start of a new mix for the upcoming year. I'll post details about it if it comes through, hopefully this won't be another disappointment of little crowds, that's what got me to stop in the beginning, the lack of support for the music I'm into, psychedelic trance.

Alright, I think that's enough talk for now, enjoy thanksgiving everyone. And we'll be keeping in touch soon again, write me a comment sometime, will ya? Later.]]> 1226682235 Fri, 14 Nov 2008 12:03:55 -0500 http://luism.silver-sphere.net/index.php?subaction=showfull&id=1222580119&archive=
Winter is coming soon; I can already feel it on my bones. It's going to be a cold winter, but sometimes that can be a good thing. Such as things being canceled or shut down, so you get some time to stay at home and relax. But I guess only time will show what it will be like, I'm hoping for a good winter, for a good birthday and hey for a good Christmas as well. We also got thanksgiving coming up, we usually make some pretty good thanksgiving dinner, and I just wish it didn't make us gain that weight, haha.

College is going alright, it's my first time taking a programming class and now I remember why I've always been so caught up in the design world, I simply do not like to look at blocks of code, I like to look at the outcome of my imagination, or my organization, of my ideas, of what I want others to see, what I see, and how I like to establish that look, starting from a blank digital image. Programming has its advantages of course, but I can honestly say it really isn't my field but in order to get a database certificate I need to take the course, and there's another coming up next semester too, I just hope I can finish it all. So I guess I can safely say that I like my Photoshop class a lot more than my programming class, haha yes I am.

I know I haven't been much on the music ball lately, and quite honestly, I haven't been getting a whole lot of complaints about it either. It's just sad to see that some people can't see or appreciate the real magic of psychedelic trance; much less the realm of what it's all about, everyone's reply is “is that techno?", I mean I can understand that it may sound next to close to what everyone else likes to call techno, but it's far from it. I just wish some people understood that there are differences, like rock and heavy metal rock. But in either case, it's just sad that the appreciation for it is close to nonexistent, mostly because it's not something you'd listen to on a daily basis, or that it has little to no lyrics, but alright whatever I guess I can't fight that, but I have had my chance to play some on my own, just haven't had the time to record anything, but maybe one day I'll just release something to see what the reaction is at that point.

Love life is still strong, though at one point it got a little rough through an argument that didn't seem to have an end, but an agreement has been met and I hope it can stay that way. Vanessa is really, an amazing girl. I can honestly say that I've never felt like this before, she means a lot to me and I am hoping for the best out of everything, I'm tired of looking, I'm tired of hurting, and I just hope to God that this is it, because I have not found happiness like this before, I have not found peace like this before. We're nearing our fourth month and I feel like a lot has happened between us, more than I can think of in a matter of minutes, yeah we have our differences but in the end we melt into each other's arms. And there's nothing better than to being able to look into someone's eyes and tell them that you love them with your all as they would say it in return. Love is conquering everything else, so I hope that it can continue so, and I can only pray for it to continue as it is, I hope to God it is so.

Well, this is long of a post as it is so I'm out of here. I posted some new photos, so check them out. I also did some other few updates around the site; see if you can catch them. Thanks for reading, feel free to contact me if you have any questions or just comment under this post, enjoy the rest of the month.]]> 1222580119 Sun, 28 Sep 2008 01:35:19 -0400 http://luism.silver-sphere.net/index.php?subaction=showfull&id=1220023044&archive=
So I got a scholarship, yes, I'm returning to college for further certificates and I couldn't be more grateful. Database and graphic design certificates are my current goals, hopefully it'll all come through as planned. I'm looking forward to it, it's kind of exciting, to learn new things and apply them in the real world for your own benefit. My advice to middle and high school students is simple, enjoy it and have fun. Yeah, I know it can be boring or stressful but those moments will never be able to be lived EVER again. So enjoy it, because sooner or later you'll find yourself grown, with plenty of responsibilities and way too much on your hands and look back to say, how simple life used to be.

My company, Silver Sphere Designs, is getting more and more promotion. Now on 1030AM radio stations Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 9:15 am to 9:30 am a little segment is given to my company to talk about its services it has to offer. And I've been getting more calls than usual, and these are more serious. I have a computer to repair tomorrow, as a matter of fact . Anyway, my dad is helping me with this, he's been trying to get me on that radio station for a while, and my voice is being heard so I'm happy for that.

Vanessa, she, is simply amazing. Yeah, we've had a few disagreements but her heart is pure, her heart is real. She is simply the most wonderfully amazing person I've ever met and I couldn't be happier to have someone like her. Our love has grown tremendously and continues to, I've never been able to love like I am now, and not this fast either. But I'm glad, and I'm happy for everything that has been happening. I don't want her to be a memory, she and I are alike, and we both agree on many things but we also have our disagreements (of course, but who doesn't). We want this to continue to grow, we want more time together, we want more of us, and I'm not afraid of that, I'm not afraid of my commitment with her, I want all that she has to offer and I want to give her all that I have to offer as well and the feeling is mutual .

Enjoy school everyone, school shouldn't be a bother. After all, you can never stop learning in life. School is just there to make you more aware, to make you a better person, and to help you with your future. Cherish what you have and the opportunity to do so because there are people who don't have it. So thank God for what you have, for your blessings.]]> 1220023044 Fri, 29 Aug 2008 11:17:24 -0400 http://luism.silver-sphere.net/index.php?subaction=showfull&id=1218249850&archive=
Anyway, I'll start with work. It's been somewhat stressful, mostly because my bosses think they can take advantage of my time there, such as fixing computers, setting them up or doing extra stuff that has nothing to do with my job. In that sense, I've taken a step toward stopping all of it. How? Either by charging them extra or simply ignoring extra things they ask for. It's worked on a couple of things, but it's a work in progress but so far I'm pleased that it's either going to stop or I'll simply be recognized for my extra work and I believe that's both fair and the right thing.

Family is still having some problems, but I'm kind of not really getting too involved, mostly because it has nothing to do with me or nothing that I would personally be able to help with. But I am praying, I'm also praying that my mom realizes that life isn't always negative, that there are bright areas in life even when things seem dim. And that God is her salvation as well, because she's blind right now, she doesn't see life the way it should be and it saddens me to see her in darkness because she's such a good "catholic" woman, I will keep praying however, she doesn't think I love her but I do love her and I am praying for her, I want the best for her, I want to see her smile, I want her happy once again.

Now on to college, great news here too, how so? Well I got a scholarship for the next two semesters and I will use them to my advantage to earn at least one certificate, either graphic design or database. Why certificate? Because I already got my degree but I wanted to further my expertise and learn additional careers around my own so I can offer more services for my customers on my company.

And speaking of company, upgrading my prices has given me a new way of looking at things. And I'm also looking for more developed and in-depth projects than just some simple 4-6 page design web site. This also allows me to grow with what I do and also give satisfying services to customers that are interested in my services. I'm glad to have done so, I got rid of the low-class-cheap people, basically and I'm happy for that.

Something you can't help but to look back into past loves and see that you've either stepped up or stepped down from what was then, or to be nicer, just to realize that you are either in a better position, in a better relationship, or sadly, in a worse position or relationship than you were in the past. I've come to realize that Vanessa has been a blessing in my life and that I am in a better position and a relationship than I was in past relationships. I see her almost daily, whether we're watching a movie, talking, praising God together (something I've never done with any girlfriend before), or simply just hanging out, things are just amazing. I haven't been able to love in a long while and not this sudden either, nor have I ever felt like this before but I am glad for what is happening and how things are going. I am hoping for this to last, I don't need another scandalous-false relationship that only ends up breaking me in two. I want this to work, I have prayed to God for someone like her, we are doing well so far and it continues to do so. I did notice that time isn't our friend, I always find myself sad because I did not feel we had enough time together or we both find that there isn't enough time to do things we plan on doing and because of short time we forget things we planned on doing, we need more time together, we do see each other almost daily but for some reason it's not enough but I think that's a good thing, mostly because that just means we have a lot in mind to do and share together, it also tells me that I simply can't have enough of her, that should be a good thing, right? I do need to change one thing about myself though, I guess I can be too touchy-feely but it's hard to resist my attraction to her, to her beauty and everything else and it's just how I am anyway, kind of hard for me to change that but I'll have to try my best if I want this to work. I've been experiencing a lot of new things with her, and I like it, I've been doing things with her I haven't with anyone before, but I like it, I like it a lot, I want more!

Well, summer days are being counted down so make them count people! Hope you guys are having fun, don't get too stressed on work, you never know when our last day will be here, balance it out with some stress-free days and some productive days as well, till next time.]]> 1218249850 Fri, 08 Aug 2008 22:44:10 -0400 http://luism.silver-sphere.net/index.php?subaction=showfull&id=1217054113&archive=
I've become aware that I've been selling myself short on my web design company, many other companies are charging way in the thousand range where I am selling my services a good 10 times under than that so I've said enough being a good guy and start showing that I really mean business. I've upgraded my prices by 100%, this will show that I am serious about what I do and will also attract the clients that are more suited for the services that I offer. Selling for cheaper doesn't always mean bad or poor quality of work; I just didn't know what price to range my services on at first. Then I learned that majority of people like to save money (of course) but once they get a low price, they want it even lower than that. So enough of that, basically, enough of cheap people who aren't willing to pay the right price for a service that I've studied for almost a good 10 years of my life, practiced it and at this point, mastered it. Some may run away from the prices but I will just rid myself of trouble makers (cheap people who want it cheaper) and attract people who know what they want and seek it.

I may be starting a project with my uncle sometime this week, hopefully soon because I want to work on the web site, working on web sites is what I've made a career out of and I get excited to get started on any. So aside from working on a web site with my uncle (mostly just him taking care of getting the text and me doing the rest) I will also be working with him with computer networking/repair. Well, maybe, we have yet to make any official agreements. So that's what's coming up later and soon. I've also been getting a few requests to make web sites, one for a church and another for a rapper, I am hoping they'll take my offer and continue with the project.

Things with Vanessa couldn't be any better, we are a great match. Obviously, nothing is perfect but we strive towards a balance that allow us both to be happy together and enjoy each other's time and also have the ability to show each other our true feelings without being scared of showing too much, if there is such a thing. We've been spending plenty time together and to my surprise I do not fear boredom or the initial fear of losing her. Things are going well under way and I want them to continue so, balance, communication, love, and most of all, God is what's keeping us going and growing stronger daily.

One downside to working with my uncle will be to give up gym, there just isn't enough time. But as I've said right now it's nothing official but if it comes to that point I will have to give it up because time will simply not allow it and if it does I'll probably be dead tired by the end of the day, I see it already. Another downside to this change will mean less time on the decks, but let's face it; I haven't touched my decks in almost eight months so at this point that's just an extra "downside” to the mix.

Some things have been hectic, such as how this Friday has felt like a Monday, completely and utterly busy and stressful beyond belief. But things calmed down a few hours after, and it definitely calmed down when Vanessa came to visit me at work before going out to do what we had planned. Plans to go to six flags or kings dominion have changed into going to Hershey Park instead, and I can't wait. I've never been there so it'll be a lot of fun to go to a new place and get on all sorts of new rides, and I deserve the little fun, I've been too busy with other things that I need to get out it to just step back and relax a little.

Well, I tried to make it short. It's time for bed so I am gone, I hope you guys are having fun and enjoying the beach. Hit me sometime, post a comment, thanks for reading, and for coming to the site! I'll be adding more photos soon, so keep an eye out on that, I love the new photos section and its features, pretty nifty. Well, until next time!]]> 1217054113 Sat, 26 Jul 2008 02:35:13 -0400 http://luism.silver-sphere.net/index.php?subaction=showfull&id=1215401767&archive=
Family is one of those struggles, still having some issues in this department but I’m praying and I’m hoping for things to get better because they need to. There’s no need to stumble so much, I just wish time would allow for things to get better sooner than later but right now it seems like “later” is taking its on course rather than “sooner” but I hope that “later” comes in soon, please keep my family in your prayers. So far a few prayers have been heard thanks to all the support and God of course, as He’s the one that is helping us so.

But summer has been awesome! And I couldn’t be happier; my new found love has been a big blessing in my life. I’ve prayed for this for a long time, I’ve prayed for her for a very long time. I wanted someone who believed in God as I did, who was sweet, tender, caring, loving, goal-oriented, and so much more that I can’t list here. And the good thing is that she fits into every single detail I have been looking for, in every single way and I can’t be happier. It feels like I’ve known her for a while, that all the times we’ve spent together have happened long ago, that we’ve known each other for a long while now, but I like it like that. I love the way I feel around her, the way I feel for her as she feels for me. It feels so right, it feels so good, and it just fits. We are so at level with each other, we even complete each other sentences and we sometimes even know what we’re thinking. It all feels so right that we’ve basically met each other’s parents and it all just seems so right, but she has yet to meet my father’s side of the family but I’ve told them about it and they are excited, they want to meet her so I’m happy for the positive attitudes and reactions.

I’ve made further changes to the web site, I’m also thinking about some other additional changes but I’m not sure when I’ll apply them just yet and they’ll take quite a while to get established, I just don’t know if it’ll be of benefit to the web site, I’ve been thinking about changing the templates section to a tutorial section, for simple PHP scripts, Photoshop tutorials, maybe even a few already established tutorials out there. Give me some time and maybe I’ll apply the change but nothing official for now. I was able to get rid of most bots that have been trying to gain access to my web site, mostly through some of the scripts I have available here such as comments and even e-mail forms.

Well that’s it for now, thank you all for visiting my site. I’ll keep you updated as time allows, feel free to leave a comment here on send me a message, you can also feel free to comment on any individual photo that you’d like (as that option has now been made available). Enjoy summer!]]> 1215401767 Sun, 06 Jul 2008 23:36:07 -0400 http://luism.silver-sphere.net/index.php?subaction=showfull&id=1214773899&archive= photos section.

Took a lot of work, more than I had originally thought but it has paid off in the end. Now you won’t have to go into myspace page to look for my most recent photos. I will simply post them on the photos section as they come along.

In addition to the photos, you can now submit your comments to each photo individually! Not only that, but I was also able to add an RSS feed to the entire gallery or each individual album so you can know when new photos are posted with your RSS feed subscription.

So take a look around the photos section and see the most recent photos ! And be sure to come back soon as I will post another blog with some of my life updates. So with that said, go check it out!]]> 1214773899 Sun, 29 Jun 2008 17:11:39 -0400 http://luism.silver-sphere.net/index.php?subaction=showfull&id=1213980000&archive=
Ocean City went off as a blast; I went with my darling Vanessa. We stayed for two nights, we had an amazing time. Not only because the ocean was so nice but because we both got to know more about each other and find that we have a lot in common, to find that we are both very much attracted to each other and wanted more from each other out of our trip there. She's such a smart, caring, sweet, and loving person, I actually didn't think we'd ever be a match, left alone do any planning such as driving over 100 miles to spend time together like that. It was very much unexpected, but in a very good way because through the process of learning more about her I am becoming more and more attracted to her as she is to me. It really is true when people say that someone will come for you before you even expect it, and she definitely came when I least expected it. I remember seeing her back in high school but never really made contact with her, until I saw her again about six years later that I decided to contact her. And I am so glad I did, I haven't felt like this in such a long time. It's incredible, I am definitely looking forward to more and I can't wait!

I've been thinking about doing a summer mix, I know that I mentioned this on a previous blog but I just haven't had the time to. And I apologize for that, it has really been a busy summer so far with work, my company, gym (which is still awesome btw), and now my newest lovely girlfriend, Vanessa. I still have a few tracks that can already be mixed, and if anything, I'll make a one hour mix because that is much more doable than a two hour at this point. No promises yet but I will do my best, and if you give me a push by sending me comments or messages I'll be even more inspired to do so .

Family is still having some issues, I wish things were doing well again with family but it just seems to be a struggle at this point. I will be praying and if any of you can pray for my family and me, I'd be greatly thankful. For the most part things are doing well but we're struggling with keeping up with a few specific things. I know that God is there and that He is helping, but the more prayers the better too because anyone can use a prayer, so thank you if you have and thank you if you will pray for my family and I.

One other thing that I am looking forward to this summer is either six flags or the aquarium and museums in Baltimore. It's not for sure yet but Vanessa and I are talking about going there within the next few weeks, only time will tell so we'll see. There are so many other things I want to do with her that time doesn't seem to allow us to, but it’s okay because that just means that we both enjoy each other time so much that time cuts us short.

Okay well that's all I can think about blogging for now, so I am off of here. Hope you guys are enjoying your summer and be sure to wear plenty of sunscreen!]]> 1213980000 Fri, 20 Jun 2008 12:40:00 -0400 http://luism.silver-sphere.net/index.php?subaction=showfull&id=1213225111&archive=
Family is stumbling a little bit, again. And it's mostly because of one particular member in the family who seems to not want to work anymore, and well that obviously affects a lot of things not only economically wise but also emotionally wise because we're starting to worry. I just hope it gets resolved soon because I hate to see my family in shadows, things were going so well I don't know why things have to change so much sometimes, hopefully God will put His hand down and make that specific person realize that life is not free, that vacations can be fine but sometimes we have to work hard in order to afford a decent living. I hope that'll happen soon because it's running on a thin line and it's starting to worry me so please keep my family and I on your prayers.

My company is being recognized more and more throughout the area, I have a couple of good fans that keep recommending my services to their friends or anyone whom they know need web design services, it's exciting because I got to do some small jobs here and there and I am soon to be hired for a bigger job, so I'm glad for that, I just hope it continues this way because this is what I've been wanting for a while, more clients, even better.

Aside from that, partying life hasn't been too strong lately. But I did go to a house party two weeks ago; it was fun, got to meet some new people and even hang out with Maia a few days after and saw a movie. I took a couple of photos of the party, which can be found on my myspace so check it out if you have an account. Speaking of photos, I know I haven't updated the photos section, and it's mostly because I've been posting most recent photos on myspace, which is a faster process. So click on the link, be sure to be logged in and browse through my albums, plenty new photos there to see. I've also added photos from my camping trip with my entire church, I had such a great time there, church to me is like a second family, I also took photos of that so take a look on myspace when you get a chance. Gym has also been doing pretty well, still lifting more and more through time, it's a great thing and the results, plus the refreshing feeling afterwards is amazing.

Last but not least, love life. We're just going to say that the thing with Brittany died completely. She's too much of an idiot to realize that I was far better of a guy than her last, which mistreated her, broke her heart and even used her. But if she likes that stuff, then she can go ahead and run to her little lost love. It's kind of ironic but a few days after I stopped talking to her I began to talk to a new person, her name is Vanessa. And I had absolutely no idea that we'd get along as well as we're getting along by far. Let's put it this way, we're getting so well along that we've made plans to go to Ocean City this weekend, that's right, I am two days away from going to Ocean City with a new person whom I discovered to have so many great qualities and for that matter have the same mentality and a good amount of the same likes and dislikes, so yeah, we have a lot in common. It was very much unexpected too, and I mean very, very unexpected but in a good way. I enjoy my time with her, we've been going to see movies, to eat ice cream, dinners, and we even went shopping just yesterday, for this weekend's festivities that is. I really like the way things are going with her, plenty of great conversations and great times hanging out, I am definitely looking forward to more, especially this weekend. She's as much of a cuddle freak as I can be, and surprisingly as mushy as myself too lol, I guess we'll see. I don't want to get my hopes too high or get too carried away but by far I am really enjoying my summer =].

Alright, that's it for now. It's almost seven and I have to get off work, have a great day everyone.]]> 1213225111 Wed, 11 Jun 2008 18:58:31 -0400