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.

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.

Make Your Time Count...

This is my message to everyone out there.  Make good use of your time.  Don't be greedy and think about yourself.  Remember those that helped you along the way and are there for you always.  


Here are six terrific truths about time:

First: Nobody can manage time. But you can manage those things that take up your time.

Second: Time is expensive. As a matter of fact, 80 percent of our day is spent on those things or those people that only bring us two percent of our results.

Third: Time is perishable. It cannot be saved for later use.

Fourth: Time is measurable. Everybody has the same amount of time...pauper or king. It is not how much time you have; it is how much you use.

Fifth: Time is irreplaceable. We never make back time once it is gone.

Sixth: Time is a priority. You have enough time for anything in the world, so long as it ranks high enough among your priorities.

It's Been A Hot Second...Check me out on flickr! (saulbhp)

Yo peeps! How are you guys doing lately? It's a late Sunday night or otherwise early Monday morning, and I wanted to take a moment and post on the B.H.P. BLOG to talk about a my flickr project. If you guys haven't had the chance yet, I would love for you to check it out. I haven't missed a day at all and it's been a great challenge for me to take on.

Did you know that 164 days have came into the New Year? I wanted to start this project with the goal in mind to make sure I was able to create something that could hold on or attach itself of what ever memory I had of that day. I must say that it has been pretty cool. Every so often I look back at this gallery in the making and am still impressed or in awe of some of my shots. Plus, it has also helped me hold on to memories even better.

Take a look at some of these pictures to see for yourself. There is so much artistic influence in these photos and some are also of art as well. I can only imagine what I will do as my last photo of this project hopefully something great or in remembrance of how it started. One will only find out and see.

So please head on over to my flickr photo stream. And if you are on flickr, add me! Well, time to finish off this drink and get to bed. So keep it funky, keep it fresh, and I'll catch you on the flip side! GOD BLESS!!!