2016 And I’m Just Getting Started!!!

So here we are, a new year, same blog home and especially new opportunities for us all.

I’ve been giving a chance back in 2014 to lead a team of mis-guided individuals whom haven’t had a proper leader to help them be their voice and also “fight in the trenches” with them. We’ve had our ups and downs, faced lots of challenges and also changed the perception of what people originally thought of us. Now we are winning and I couldn’t be more proud of a leader. This year will definitely be the beginning of some great successes for us I’m sure.

I’ve also been in an amazing relationship with someone special who I can’t get enough of. She is always there for me and I’m always there for her. I don’t usually brag and get into the details about it. But I’ll keep it truthful and simple, we have a bond that i thought I would never find in another. And I cherish every moment I’m with her.

Don’t know what this year holds for me, or for anyone else. But I intended on making the most of it and getting lots done.

This year is a “building year” in some aspects of my life and I believe the key is to enjoy it as much as you can and with the people who choose to ride with you.

Keep posted here for more updates on my personal mind droppings.

Till next time!

Saúl BHP

Happy New Year! Make 2015 a Great One!

Happy New Year everyone! I hope your 2015 brings plenty of fun times, fond memories, and unforgettable moments. I have had one heck of a 2014. I took the early part of my year last to accomplish a remodel to my place, spend much needed time with family and set things right with my social life while my professional journey took a pit stop.

And I'm not quitting in the slightest.  I would have posted tons right now on the inter webs getting into the new year and all. But I wanted my first post of the new year to happen when I felt it was ready to happen. So I thank you for taking the time to read this.

So, now I start 2015 with lots done and even more on my plate. I challenge myself to find a professional opportunity to match my skills, yet challenge me enough to make change. Change not just in myself but those around me as well.

Which brings me to today. I'm currently in a professional journey as a leader who had been given a challenge to positively make change and influence others to reach their potential.

I also have many other things planned in the coming months and I don't expect to slow down not one bit. I may find myself moving soon, while putting things in my life in perspective and in clarity.

So please stay tuned!

~S~

A Blessing & A Prayer

Today, I was given news that my Godfather has passed away due to a car accident.

I have lots of memories of my Godfather growing up. He was a very reserved and well dressed man. He always looked his best whenever I saw him, whether it be my birthday or my confirmation. He was a good man, like my father.

Sometimes things change in life so much that you have to make sure you take a moment and watch what life has given you.

I have so much respect for my Godfather, and being a Godfather myself, made me think a little deeper about the legacy I would like to leave my God Children.

My Godson actually heard of the news and empathized with the reality that I no longer have a Godfather. Maybe he put himself in my shoes for a moment and his heart fell heavy. He ended up giving me a hug and telling me he was sorry for my lost. What a sweet gesture from a kind soul.

That made me really think about what legacy I would like to leave my Godson one day. And as a Godparent, I was chosen by my Godchild's parents to be a mentor, and additional father figure for them as they grow up and mature through their journey in God and Faith.

So I leave this message with a Blessing and a Prayer for my Godfather...




Angel de Dios, Mi querido Guardián; fuiste enviado para protegernos. En este día permanece junto a mí, para alumbrar y guiar, guardarme y dirigirme. Enseñame, mi querido Angel de la Guarda, a conocer a Dios, para amarlo y servirlo por siempre. Aléjame de todo peligro y enseñame el camino al Cielo. Amén.

May you rest in peace padrino.

~ God Bless ~

~ S ~

Winds of Change

The winds of the warmest autumn we've had in the Midwest is in full swing. The leaves falling off, colors fading, and the bronze, oranges, and browns of the fall take over as what used to be the colorful summer.



Fall brings change. And boy is there a lot of change on my end. I've met someone special to me, I've kick started my career again, and now it's time to take these changes and make new ones from them. We will never truly know what path would be the best one taken when making decisions. But what we can do from them is learn.

I intend on taking every solid good opportunity placed before me and will move forward till its end.

Here's to sending my good vides out to the universe.

~S~

Things Happen For What They Must...

Time passes by, and things change. We grow older, learn from our regrets, and try to catch up with the sands of time. We try to live a better life and make decisions that reflect what we've learned durning our hard times.

No matter how awesome a situation was, relationship you had, or choice that had to be made. Remember, you made them because you felt it was better for you. Now is not the time to regret the path you took that put you where you are today.

Now is the time to atone for the decisions you've made and make sure they happened to you for a reason. Whether you make it a good reason or not depends on your character.

Make the moves that count and try to put yourself back in the spotlight of your choosing.

Just remember, if you're content and happy, don't ever let anyone tell you otherwise. Live your life your way and enjoy what sands of time you have left.

~ S ~

Lessons Learned

How does one really start a post about learning something that they've learned a while ago? Being out here away from my busy life back home has given me some time to force on focusing on myself. It has been really good so far.

A Creed To Live By...

A Creed to Live By

By: Nancye Sims

Don't undermine your worth by comparing yourself with others.  It is because we are different that each of us is special.  Don't set your goals by what other people deem important.  Only you know what is best for you.  Don't take for granted the things closest to your heart.  Cling to that as you would your life, for without them life is meaningless.

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays!

I had such a great time today with my family.  I'm thankful for my friends that are still with me from the get go and the ones that have joined me for this crazy ride called life. Thanks for everyone that made it out today.  We all live different lives from the ones we lead 3, 4, or more years ago.  And just because our road in life aren't side by side each day, doesn't mean that the roads don't intersect every now and then.  I hope you all took the time to sit back and enjoy the family and friends that you are thankful for.  As I have.  

Which Finger is the Best Finger On Your Hand?

What's your guess?

Seems like a weird question to ask right?  I'm sure many would answer this question with a funny answer.  However, think about it for a moment.  Each finger has a great use for it's owner it's attached too.

Be Thankful Everyday...Not Just Today...

Don't just be thankful, thank others for what they do to make you thankful.

Be Thankful for...

Be thankful that you don't already have everything you desire, 

If you did, what would there be to look forward to? 

Be thankful when you don't know something, 

For it gives you the opportunity to learn. 

Be thankful for the difficult times, 

During those times you grow.

Happy New Year To Me!

I'm 33 years young! And I also drew this! Yay!

Yes.  I can't believe it myself.  I'm 33 years old.  It feels like yesterday I was watching transformers in my PJs and eating super huge bowl of lucky charms. Come to think of it, that was yesterday!  I guess things don't really change huh?

I wanted to send this post to and give thanks to all that have wished me a Happy New Year and also a Happy Birthday too! There are a lot of good people in my life and I couldn't have made it this far without the support that I get from my family.  And also the close friends of mine who have been with me throughout my worse times in my life and also celebrated some of the best moments that I'll never forget. So if whether your at work, on a off day, at home taking care of the little ones, or hanging out with me today, my birthday wish to you would be to make the most of your day, no matter how large or small it may be, enjoy it. I know of one kid that will be. Well, I'm a kid at heart, that's gotta count towards something!   :-P

This is pre-teen Saúl.  Say HI! 

Keep It Funky, Keep It Fresh, and I'll catch you on the Flipside!

~S~

A Message For Those Dependent For A Valentine

So here you are.  Your alone on Valentine's Day with nothing better to do then feel like a super lame EMO kid who is one bad rock song away from slitting their wrists.  Well, my advice to you?  Grow the Hell up.  Sorry I couldn't really keep that back but I have to be honest with you.  I've come across so many people who feel "Dependent" on hoping or wishing for a Valentine's sweetie to sweep them off their feet and make them feel like a little angel or expect them to buy this super expensive gift or whatnot.  Seriously, just look at this situation your putting yourself through.  Setting expectations for someone who probably doesn't even know you or know you exist.  Now I know what your thinking, "Damn, Saúl is being a jerk right now, he must really hate Valentine's Day."  What I would say to you is that your assumption couldn't be far from accurate about my view on Valentine's Day.  I literary enjoy that day completely.  Being the attractive and superb bachelor that I am, it's so sad when I come across females that I might be interested in at this time of year, and they "break down" when they are single during this time of the year. They feel like their world is gonna end or that it's more like "Single Awareness Day" then anything else.  Truth be told, your life is what you make of it.  If you are currently mad at me while reading this post then you maybe one of the many who feel that they "Need" to be with someone so that they can be happy.  Spend the day with your family if it bothers you that much.  Hang out with friends if you feel the need to be around people other then your family.  Again, my apologies if I've offended you but the reality is you need to take a step back and appreciate yourself for who YOU ARE before you can make the next step of receiving that appreciation from someone else.  The equivalent is that one girl in your group of friends that need to have the most attention or material possessions just to feel better about themselves, aka Gold Diggers.  And in case you are wondering, I do have an awesome day planned for Valentine's thanks for asking.  In the meantime in between time, keep your eyes here for new posts.  

Keep it Funky, Keep it Fresh, and I'll catch you on the Flipside.

~S~

Ladies Take Notice: A Message From The Nice Guys

The following message has been shared by fellow men across the world and I felt that it would make a great home here.

Women Take Notice:

We guys don't care if you talk to other guys. We don't care if you're friends with other guys. But when you're sitting next to us, and some random guy walks into the room and you jump up and tackle him, without even introducing us, yeah, it pisses us off. It doesn't help if you sit there and talk to him for ten minutes without even acknowledging the fact that we're still there. We don't care if a guy calls>OR TEXTS< you, but at 2 in the morning we do get a little concerned. Nothing is that important at 2 a.m. That it can't wait till the morning. Also, when we tell you you're pretty/beautiful/gorgeous/cute/ stunning, we freaking mean it. Don't tell us we're wrong. We'll stop trying to convince you. The sexiest thing about a girl is confidence. Yeah, you can quote me. Don't be mad when we hold the door open. Take Advantage of the mood im in. Let us pay for you! dont 'feel bad' We enjoy doing it. It's expected. Smile and say 'thank you. Kiss us when no one's watching. If you kiss us when you know somebody's looking, we'll be more impressed. You don't have to get dressed up for us. If we're going out with you in the first place, you don't have to feel the need to wear the shortest skirt you have or put on every kind of makeup you own. We like you for who you are and not what you are. Honestly, i think a girl looks more beautiful when she's just in her pj's. or my tshirt and boxers, not all dolled up. Don't take everything we say seriously. Sarcasm is a beautiful thing. See the beauty in it. Don't get angry easily. Stop using magazines/media as your bible. Don't talk about how hott Chris Brown, Brad Pitt, or Jesse McCartney is in front of us. It's boring, and we don't care. You have girlfriends for that. Whatever happened to the word 'handsome'/'beautiful' i'd be utterly stunned by a girl who greeted me with 'Hey handsome!' instead of 'Hey baby/ stud/cutie/ sexy' or whatever else you can think of. On the other hand im not sayin i woulndnt like it ether ; ) Girls, I cannot stress this enough: if you aren't being treated right by a guy, dont wait for him to change!!!!! Ditch his sorry butt, disgrace to the male population and find someone who will treat you with utter respect Someone who will honor your morals. Someone who will make you smile when you're at your lowest. Someone who will care for you even when you make mistakes. Someone who will love you, no matter how bad you make them feel. Someone who will stop what they're doing just to look you in the eyes....and say 'i love you' ..and actually mean it. Give the nice guys a chance. Guys repost this if you agree. Girls repost this if you think it's cute.. Every Guy who isn't a jerk will agree with this, so we hope that all the girls that read this will repost this. Life is too short to complain about everything that comes your way so stop and smell the roses in life because you might never have another time to take it, so take your time because they are all different in every way, so take chances in life, if it doesn't work out then fine, there are always more roses to smell.

Right Eye Tear Drops: To My Friend Rhi...You will truly be missed.

A Benefit for Rhiannon Bahena (Kennedy)

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A BENEFIT FOR A GOOD FRIEND LOST AT A YOUNG AGE.

PLEASE SHARE THIS EVENT!

TELL EVERYONE YOU KNOW!

Rhiannon's Obituary
Donate - Rhiannon Bahena (Kennedy) Foundation

Join And Share The Facebook Event Invite

There will be a benefit held celebrating Rhiannon Bahena and all proceeds will go to her children. Rhiannon was special to us all, now let's show how much we care. Do your part and spread the word!

Rhiannon Bahena passed away on Friday September 2nd 2011 from a terrible motorcycle accident and was taken from us too soon. She left behind two precious children that are going to need all the support they can get from family and friends.

Show your support on Saturday September 24th to help raise money for her children. It will be wonderful to have everyone together whose lives have been touched by such a beautiful, caring, amazing woman and mother. This is not a mourning of her death but a celebration of her life and how she will live on in the lives of her children.

• There will be a DJ Playing Music All Night •
• 50/50 Raffle* and Silent Auction* •

ALL PROCEEDS ARE GOING TO HER CHILDREN!
*Please bring money to bid on items

Silent auction items will include gift certificates to different restaurants downtown, Chicago White Sox Tickets, autographed baseball, Bears Tickets, 2 paintings of Rhiannon, etc.

For Questions, please contact Melissa Conway at:
Phone - 219.545.2108 | Email - melissoxway@gmail.com

Midnight Thoughts: Unexplained...

I stare upon an empty space.  I only see your face and regrets of things we didn't do shall never leave my mind.  We reached, and grasped at things we could not have and forgot the things we did.  No words of love can mend this now.  The past is long behind us.  Be ever there in my dreams but never in my prayers.  For you love another I shall not.  My heart shall not forgive...

Midnight Thoughts: Letting Me Go...

Just when I was completely getting over you after months of you ignoring my existence, you send me a text and killed all my effort to forget about you... Now I'm stuck not knowing the ways to forget you and move on...Why can't you let me move on from this heartbreak?

Midnight Thoughts: Emotional Wanderings

Normally I would post up my next chapter in Heart Carvings, which I will really soon. However I thought I would take the time to put out some good thoughts to keep the mind wandering.

“Sex is more than an act of pleasure, its' the ability to be able to feel so close to a person, so connected, so comfortable that it's almost breathtaking to the point you feel you can’t take it. And at this moment you're a part of them.”

“Nobody dies from lack of sex. It's lack of love we die from.”

“To love is to suffer. To avoid suffering, one must not love. But then, one suffers from not loving. Therefore, to love is to suffer; not to love is to suffer; to suffer is to suffer. To be happy is to love. To be happy, then, is to suffer, but suffering makes one unhappy. Therefore, to be happy, one must love or love to suffer or suffer from too much happiness.”

Family Blessings - May God Bless My Uncle Nelson

There are no great words that come to my mind to properly express the sorrow that I feel right now.  When I feel this way sometimes I turn here to my own personal space in the world.  However, I do know that you were a good man, you raised a great family who I know is close to each other and holds each other dear.  I'm glad that you were able to say what was on your heart the most in your final hours.  I know that my Mom will be there for Aunt Terry, and that she will be cared for.  I can remember way back in the day when I was a little runt how you and my Dad would sit back and share a good story on a many summer days and nights.  Being here in IL and knowing what's going on back in PR makes me want to be there again. I miss my Aunt and hope that, with her brother and sisters, that she can find the strength to make it to a better day. I urge all of you that read this, to know that you can never tell someone that you love them enough. Take the time to tell your wife, husband, kids that you love them, always. I know I will. I'll never know how much time I'll have on this planet but I do know that from the mistakes I've made as a person, I take everyday to do better and be a better person. God Bless you for reading and give an extra strong hug for me.  

~S~

The Relationship Story Episode 15: Bitter Moments (Colorblind)

The Relationship Story

Written By: Saúl Acevedo

Episode 15

Bitter Moments (Colorblind)

Alex lays in his bed staring at the ceiling of his place.  Eyes red, dry, and also tired.  He tilts his head to his left side and there is a torn picture in his hand, showing his face and what seems to be another person.  The other person's face is ripped off and color on the photo worn out as if it was left out in the rain.  To the right, there is a half eaten bowl of soup and his wallet, sprawled open.  His place full of color and new furnishings.  His phone beeps and he sluggishly reaches for his phone, which displays a text message saying, "I guess it just wasn't the right time, I'm sure things will get better for you.  I'm sorry for what I did...Good Luck...I'm gonna miss you. XOXO" 

Alex gets up and takes his time getting ready.  He takes a long shower, staying in deep thought, makes his way out from the shower into the sink and mirror.  He takes a moment to dry himself off and then glance at the mirror in front of him.  In the mirror Alex see's his defined jaw line and neatly trimmed facial hair.  Around his right eye is almost completely shut and areas of black and blue surround his face.  He stares in the mirror for a moment and then continues to get ready for the day.  

As Alex begins to put on his sneakers and head out the door, he stops himself and goes back into his bedroom, grabs the torn photo and goes out the door.  He gets in his car and takes a moment to look at the photo.

"Lexi...I'm so sorry..." as one tear streams down his face his whispers again..."I'm sorry, I just don't wanna bring you in this."  He starts his car and heads out from his city, very drawn away from the sunny fall day that is presented to him.  He starts down the expressway and then gets a phone call.  Alex glances over to it and then takes a good look at this hurt eye in the rearview mirror.  He then picks it up and answers.  "Hey...how are you doing?" and an exhausted yet cheery voice toned in, "I-I'm, good.  More importantly how are you baby?" she asks.  "I'll be fine. Just a little banged up.  I'm on my way. I should be there in about 30 mins."  Alex replies.  "Baby it's okay, I'm worried about you. I've been thinking about you non-stop. I think that must really mean something, you know, about us?"  She says.  Alex takes a deep breath in an almost annoyed and tired fashion and says, "Look Angelica, I'll be there soon we got a lot of things to talk about." Angelica replies back, "Hey babe, I'm just happy I get to see you again, I swear it must mean something.  I always knew that you were here to save me."  Alex gets off the phone and focuses on his highway driving.  He gets lost in most of the drive and begins to think to himself...

"What was I supposed to do?"

"What am I gonna do now?" 

"Am I supposed to be here?"

He reaches for his torn picture, quickly glances at it, cracks a small smile and then holds it to his chest.  "I'm really gonna miss you Lexi, I hope doing what I did was the right thing to do. I pray for you to find your happiness and that one day I'll find mine." He places the torn picture on his car sun visor and on the edge of it, the paper is curled, showing some writing behind it.  "2 Lonely Strangers - 1 Strong Love - Your Babygirl, Lexi" 

Video Link: HERE

I choose The Counting Crows for the next installment into this story.  The song is "Colorblind" and possibly one of this most emotional musical songs I have heard.  The piano riff and slowing tempo really bring out the emotion in this song.  In this song it talks about being imperfect, and not ready but at the same time needed to be saved and not being able to be save at the same time.  This is the beginning story arc for the rest of the story to be told here with Alex, a young man coming of age and also becoming more in tune with himself then he ever thought he would be.  There is a missing piece to this story, what is it?  What happened to Alex and Lexi?  Maybe next episode will shed some light on the situation.