blogging in the pursuit of happiness...

I thought I'd start blogging...you know, get my thoughts out there. I'm not really sure who will read them, if anyone at all, but, I can't lie, it's a bit exciting to think someone might. The truth is that these days you're not always surrounded by people you know, or people who know you for that matter. It makes for a difficult time expressing what's really on your mind. And if you live in a city, like I do, it's even harder.

I've always been intrigued by blogging (since the days when it first became "mainstream" on the revolutionary pages on Myspace and "Generation Acronym" was still in high school) but I was reluctant because it seemed as though it was something only the kids were doing. I finally decided to pick up the dirty habit because, to be completely honest, I think I have a lot of good things to say. Things that don't pertain to celebrities, or fashion, or any other on-the-surface, bullshit conversation that saturates my ears (and CNN) these days.

As a potential regular in "E.B.'s Pub", I thought you might like to know some of my fundamental beliefs (in no particular order). So grab a cold one and enjoy!

~ KARMA. I basically believe if you're an asshole, chances are life will find a way to slap you around. And let's face it, most all assholes deserve to be slapped around. I don't consider myself an asshole, however I do think I have instantaneous karma. As a kid, if i cursed in the hallway at school, the principal or a teacher usually (always) seemed to be walking by at the exact same time (I still curse, but I'm an adult now so it's ok). Or if I returned something that I'd found, something valuable was always returned to me. It's an important part of who I am--some may think it's hokey, but so are religious fanatics. I try, desperately, to stay on the side of "good-karma".

~GOODNESS. If we all just tried to be good people, the world would be a completely different place. Think about it.

~HEALTH. It's so important and I am dumbfounded by how many people ignore their health. I believe that most sickness today is caused by the toxins we are constantly consuming: in the air we breathe, the water we drink, and the processed foods that we eat.

~RELIGION. Well, I don't exactly believe in religion, it actually pisses me off.

~PEOPLE. I believe in us. I think we can be better and I hope to be right about this belief.

~CONSPIRACY THEORIES. I think 9-11 was rigged, I think a handful of people run the world, I think religion is a way to control the masses...

~EQUALITY. I believe in equality. Who the fuck cares if Barack Obama is black?! Can he run a country? The truth is, we're all in this together.

~THIS BLOG. I believe it will be pretty interesting. Guarenteed to make you think, make you angry, and make you laugh. So please visit again!

cheers,
E