Deep Thoughts with Jack Bendy

Life sucks sometimes. Then it's okay for awhile...then it sucks again. Man. Pooooop on that!

...right? I mean, c'mon, life! Step it up...sheesh.


This is a cool pic I Googlated. Cheered me up for half a sec...then I found THIS one...



MADE THIS ONE...suckas....

I feel sorta sick today.

What should I do with my life?

I've been freaking out. LA Recording School? Finish my College Counseling M.S. program? Musicians Institute of LA? Move to Africa/Haiti/China and do ministry fulltime?

Who knows!?!?...no seriously...who knows??? Do you? Because if somebody who is reading this (Jason, Jorge, CoRri...love you three), and you any of you KNOW for certain (or have a clue) about what I should be doing with my life (academically, vocationally, spiritually, emotionally, ministerially, relationshipially???), please, seriously, please fill me in. I'm rather disconsorked over the whole thing.

Disconsorked:

Yup. That's me...less feminine, all except the eyeshadow at least...and maybe the earrings, but I don't wear lipstick too much these days.

Suffice to say, I'm rather confused on life. I know I like playing music, recording music, producing music, editing music, hanging out with friends, playing GTA4 and NBA 2k9, writing (sometimes)...and...other things that don't really pay, well, anything really.

I think I'm coming to the realization that I'm not going to live a glamorous, high-paying lifestyle. I've kinda known that for awhile, but I s'pose barely being able to pay bills the past few months, it's really hit home. At least I'm not the Pottyville Poopsquads (Brent...sucka...).

It's for certain it's tough times when your one true joy and happiness in life is being at the top of you Fantasy Football league...ok, it's not my ONE and only true joy and happiness..., but it's still pretty high on a rather short list.

I got really depressed last year about this time, but that was sparked by a girl...two girls, really. I guess this year's Autumn depression can be mostly attributed to a slight life crisis though.

Besides all that fun stuff though, I think I've voting for Barack Obama. I through out all my ideologies after hearing several Sarah Pail interviews...b/c hey, she could verywell be our next President. Scary.

Plus, how could you say "no" to a cute little fact like this...


And besides, if you throw out all political affiliations, and let's say McCain, Palin, Biden AND Barack would all be horrible choices for President, it'd just be pretty dang sweet to have a (half...) Black President. Tiiiight.

Not to mention, he's obviously a fan of the Fonz...


'Nuff said.

Just think about it...Dick, Jimmy, Ronald, George, Bill, George again, then Barack!? What??? Carter, Reagan, Bush, Clinton, Bush, Obama!?!? That's insane!!! Who would do such a thing?!?!

America, that's who.

Boo. Yah.

I think that's all I have now. Mmkay, now I bed go my sleep to in will. Night.

Sleep well, little B-Rock..dream big, little guy. Dream big.

Catsup? Ketchup?...Catch-Up!

Ok, I'm not gunna lie. I've been sucking at this whole "blogging" thing.

My bad. I promise to do better...starting with the following:



Alrighty then, life in general. Here we go:

Life: Yeah, it's good.

School: In my fourth week at APU (grad-wise, at least) and I love one class and can't really stand the other...what to do, what to do...nothing. Well, it is a degree...and I do enjoy it (the practical, not the theory). Who knows where I'll be 2 years from now, but hey, hooray for a master's degree!
(I know, the worst possible outlook going into a master's program...shite. Well, if you know what I should do with my life, feel free to leave a comment, or email me at benhelms@apu.edu. I promise to take your suggestion into strong consideration...salary not necessary)

Home-Life: Got a 3-Bedroom house a mile from campus. Love my roomies. Love my house. Love the location. Still need a motorcycle though...

Job: Working in Communiversity (Student Union) and heading up the Clubs & Orgs on campus. A little hectic at times, but I still love my staff...and my bosses are pretty stellar as well.

Extra-Curricular Activites: Playing 2 intramural sports this semsester (count 'em: TWO!): Softball and Volleyball. This makes me happy. Could I get paid to play sports? ...no? Dang...the job search continues...

GTA4: Yep. Just beat it...twice.

Cohort: It's a funny word. And now I gots one.

Fantasy Football: Just started playing a few weeks ago for the first time. I'm 2-1 and well, it's looking like a pretty medial season. But hey, I have Brian Westbrook! Oh, wait...

GSW: Well with Monta injured, our leading scorer gone, and the most inconsistent SG of all time now on the roster...things are looking grim. Suck.

Niners: Loving. Life. Leading the division, baby! J-T-O!!!!


I think that's it for now.

Welcome back to the 9 to 5!

So, life's beginning to settle down again...

Just finished all the training for my job. It was a lovely 3 weeks chillin' with great people, going up to Big Bear for a retreat, sharing life stories, investing in one another, hanging around a great college campus atmosphere. Life is good. Unfortunately, life had to start sometime...CLASS!!! Dun Dun Duuuuunnn...

Oh yeah! And they changed the title (and degree!) or my master's program!!! That should be illegal or not allowed...or rude or something.

Instead of a M.Ed in College Student Affairs, they're giving me an M.S in College Counseling and Student Development Orientation. I know! A freakin' mouthful! Dang...well, at least they tell me that I'll have a much easier time finding jobs, and better jobs too...we shall see...esp if I end up becoming an audio engineer. Maybe THIS is the master's for me!

Anywho...if you hadn't heard, just when the Warriors hopes of a decent season were within our grasp...Monte Ellis fell of the face of the earth...tight.

Also, I started playing fantasy football. I think I'll suck at it...but my roomies are doing it, so hopefully it'll at least be enjoyable and bonding-able...yes.

Why in the world is Ben in San Diego? (Get it?...SING it!!!)

I know, it's been awhile since my last blogging...my b.

Anywho, since my last blog, I've been in Vietnam for two months teaching English and doing missionary sorta stuff...yeah, Taiwan for a few hours on the layovers, Boston for almost a week chillin with friends, North Carolina for a few days visiting family, Los Angeles for 48 hours moving in to my NEW HOUSE!!!, Mammoth and Yosemite for a 5 day backpacking trip with the broseph and father, back to LA for almost 24 hours (to sleep...that's about it), then down to San Diego for Comic-Con 2008--the largest comic book/sci-fi/tv/movie/video game convention in the world!!!--and now I'm so very tired...stay tuned for updates on Comic-Con tho...

Prepare For Glory!!!

I know, it's been awhile. I had a long weekend okay? Anywho, check out this stellar video that just popped up on YouTube. Props to DarkStage for that megagoodness right there.

Aw yeah, for those of you who missed the APU/Cal Baptist Basketball game (our senior night), check out this article on the amazing game. Honestly, one of the top 3 finishes to a basketball I've ever seen. Period.


Can you spell MVP? Here at APU, we spell it D-A-V-O-N.

Other than that, we play Biola (in La Mirada...I know...) Monday night. It's always interesting...

APU it is!...again...

So yeah, today I found out I got into Azusa Pacific University's graduate program.

Yep. That is tight.

Plus, I might've bought a Baron Davis jersey to celebrate...woot.


In other news...The Dubs play the Boston Three Party tonight and well...things aren't exactly looking too good on that. Although, we might have a shot right? I mean, anything's possible at Roaracle!

(Ummm...also, Mike Miller should be a Warrior. Mully, go make that happen.)