Dance In The Rain
Dance In The Rain
I dance in the rain with thee.
For your mind and soul set me free.
Laughter and love on this night.
Together, we will not be fright.
Standing against the storm.
This is how love does form.
I cherish this moment for all time.
And hope I never turn into a lime.
For when that happens, all is lost.
Love is always the last to be tossed.
I will always remember you.
Even if it means, that I’ll turn blue.
Despite the fact, we’re worlds apart.
Only you can have my heart.
Written by:
Roger Hoyt
Rain
What Can We Learn From Justin Bieber?
I know what you’re going to say right off the bat, there isn’t a thing that we can learn from him, he can’t even sing. Yep, I knew you were going to say that. Some people argue that it’s the marketing that makes someone big, or a failure. Personally, I think that marketing is only a small part of the equation.
If you don’t have a quality product to sell, then the world’s greatest marketing team will be useless. People make the argument that crap sells all the time. True, it does, but what kind of reputation does that crap have? If I went and made an e-book, then put it up for sale for 99 cent on Amazon, would it sell? Sure, it would sell, but it would keep selling if it was a quality e-book.
If I took that same e-book and put a title on it, “The Biggest Secret to Losing Weight.” When people bought the book and found out that there was only one sentence in the book and that sentence read, “Get off your butt and stop eating so much.” Do you honestly think that people would continue to buy it? Do you think that I would have a very good reputation after that? Probably not.
What’s my point? People often argue, “Justin Bieber is only a fab and will fade away soon enough.” Again, they also argue that he can’t sing. Seriously? Tell me something, why is it that all the people who can’t sing, or aren’t singing, are the ones giving critic to musical artist? That’s like trying to tell me where to put my money and you have a mound of debt that you have to pay off. My point is, Bieber can sing and is a quality product. I’m also willing to wager that Justin will be around for a very long time.
Why is he a quality product? He’s genuine for one and started on Youtube from nothing. His followers will always be there for him. I think his song, “Never Say Never” says it all. When people tell him that he can’t do this, or can’t do that, that’s where Never Say Never comes in. That’s what he tells them, in other words, he will succeed. That’s the difference and Justin Bieber and those of you reading this article.
If you’re not on top, you can certainly learn a lot from this kid from Canada. Once you’re on top, you don’t have to work as hard to be there and who cares if you’re not number one? Just being up there with the big boys/girls, isn’t that enough?
In less than 2 years of hard work, Justin sold out Madison Square Gardens in less than 22 minutes. In fact, the majority of his tours sold out completely. But, it wasn’t easy getting there. At first, no Radio Station would play his music. Not until he started going out and playing at smaller places, getting known among the people, did things start to flow. Every time he played, the crowds grew and grew until eventually they were sold out. When he started growing and making appearances on Radio Stations across the country, that’s when they started playing his music.
The fact is, he worked hard to get where he’s at right now. Where is he at? He’s one of the most popular artist of his time. He has several Youtube videos in the top 10 most watched of all time. That’s right, in just a couple of years. Can it be reproduced? Of course, anything that has succeeded in the past can be reproduced.
In this case, Perseverance is the key. If you don’t have the drive and the desire to back it up, you won’t succeed. If you’ve got the drive and the will, you’ll go far. Never Say Never, never say that you can’t do it and don’t ever let anyone else tell you the same. Everyone is going to have haters, you just have to learn to shut them out. After all, they don’t have a clue about what you’ve been through and who you are.
Again, I say to all the haters out there, why can’t he sing? Evidently, he can, if not, he wouldn’t have gotten as far as he is. Don’t try to give me that it’s because he has a pretty face crap either. If you think you can do better, then why aren’t you out there singing? In fact, I dare you to sing. If you think your lack of success is because you don’t have a pretty face like that, there’s make up for that. Seriously, even famous men wear make up. If you’ve got the talent, you can adopt the look, a look that suits you.
So, right now, you have no excuses. In fact, that’s what’s holding you back, your own given excuses. If that’s not enough, then why are you letting others regulate your life, when you should be out there being successful? That’s what I’m doing right now. I’m working on my future, my goal is to write and travel. What’s your excuse? Go out and be successful.
Why?
Why?
Why are we here?
It’s a question I’ve often pondered.
Many wonder if life has meaning at all.
No one’s ever came back to tell us otherwise.
Often we never get anywhere.
Many times too late, we’re already there.
Perhaps we have everything right here, or not.
Will we ever even know?
Life is truly a journey.
Why then does it feel as though I’m caged?
That I’m running in cirlces, going no where fast.
I see in others, what I see in myself.
Why then, do I not see this flower?
Even though, it’s right under my nose.
Struggling to reach the top, just to get a bit of light.
Only to fade away when winters frost comes.
Then I realize, that the meaning of life has always been here.
Right under my nose, just waiting to be seen.
To live, to grow, to die, to be reborn again.
Is it that simple?
Why did this not click before?
Just like the flower, growth takes time.
Time that there isn’t much of.
That is why we’re reborn again.
Until we learn what we need.
Written by:
Roger Hoyt
Making A Budget
When you travel, or do anything for that matter, you’ve got to have a budget. Why are budgets important? What consist of a proper budget? All these questions will be answered below.
If you don’t budget your money, you’ll be spending way more than you have before your trip is even done with. You just might end up having to go home early. That’s something we want to avoid. Rather than blow half your money at a Casino, why not actually go out and see something?
There are many reasons why budgets are important. The above example is just one of them. Knowing how much money you’ll actually need is another reason to budget. You can’t exactly go to Europe on $500. That might get you there, and that’s a big might, but what about the rest of the trip?
When it comes to budget planning, there are a lot of things we need to include. The list can be simple or larger, depending on what you’ll need. Here is a list of what I’ll need to budget when I take my trip.
Equipment – What will I need to record the journey? Camera(s), Laptop, Editing Software, etc.
Food – How much will it cost me to survive over there? Counting cheap and the occasional not so cheap meal.
Stays – What will staying in a Motel cost me vs say a rental house, or a friend?
Flight and Transportation - Flight and Airport cost? What about Bus or Train cost?
Clothing Cost – When you want Immerse yourself into a culture. Gotta buy their clothes.
Entertainment Cost – What about Museums? Art Galleries? Music? Theater?
This is just what I’ll be including in my budget. Many people won’t need the Equipment or the Clothing budgets, but the rest are generalized budget categories. Trips can be costly, but not as costly as most think. You can cut corners here and there.
Transportation passes can be purchased to make getting around easier and cheaper. Especially if you’re going to be in one area a lot, like I am. If you’re looking to cut the cost, make sure it’s in Transportation and Food. Many European Countries have Open Air markets where you can buy good quality food for reasonable prices.
Next time that you do something. Make sure that you budget well. If you don’t budget, it can spell disaster. Something that is wise to avoid if you want to have a great time.
Budgeting Money
It’s Now Or Never
There is a great quote that was shared with me this past week. ”If you don’t risk anything, you risk even more.” by Erica Jong
This has a lot of meaning to me in the recent days. This quote can be taken in several different ways. It can be taken in a Psychological way, or a Physical way.
What this means to me is that you have to put yourself out there. You can say what you want to do all you want. If you don’t actually get out there, nothing will ever happen.
Why is this important? It’s everything you will become. It’s your future.
My plans to travel the world have taken a full turn. Instead of being lazy about it, I’m taking charge. I’m not going to sit here and be a lazy bum the rest of my life. Never.
I now have a goal. We can’t make that goal happen though without dedication. So, what am I doing to make it all happen? What’s my dedication?
My dedication happens to be the fact that I know I’ll never get anywhere if I don’t do something now. So, why wait around for things to happen right? In order to get some where, you have to have a plan.
Goals are useless without plans. That’s one thing that’s been holding me back. They say that realizing there is a problem is half the battle. I’m moving ahead at full speed now.
I’m inspired. Thanks to Social Media and the connections I’ve made, I’m able to push forward. And Kickstarter is going to help me get there.
My goal now is to do a bit of research and make a plan to make my dreams happen. Then it’s off to Kickstarter. I’ll get enough Pledges to at least get me where I need to be to get started.
What is my goal? Simply put, To Travel. My goal is to immerse myself into the world. Not everyone will have the opportunity to do so. I plan on making that happen.
Where there’s a will, there’s a way. I’ll find that way. Success is around the corner. Just in reach.
What are you going to do now, that you’ve been holding off? Are you going to let that last second slip away? That last chance?
It's Now Or Never - Time Is Ticking
What Can You Learn From Watching Tech Shows?
Everyone has a favorite tech show on Youtube that they love to watch. Ok, just about everyone. With techies ranging from SoldierKnowsBest to Chris Pirillo, there’s a wide selection to choose from.
There’s always something you can learn via these type of shows and who doesn’t love to learn? Everyone has a subject they love and a subject they hate. Most even have favorite tech they enjoy.
Chris Pirillo puts on a wild, fun show on his Youtube channel called TLDR (The Lockergnome Daily Report.) Lockergnome is his Youtube channel which is filled with Tech no how and fun stuff, including giveaways.
Why is learning important for us to grow? Well, simply put, without learning, there’d be no growth. Growth is what makes us stronger and more passionate about the things we do. Growth molds us into the people we are today.
Chris also has some important hints in his broadcast such as: be yourself no matter what. Something that he proudly displays. Being ourselves and allowing ourselves to grow can be complex, but doesn’t have to be. It’s all in how you present yourself.
If you’re looking at building a community, take a few lessons from Pirillo. He’ll guide you in the right direction.
Latest TLDR
Lockergnome On Youtube
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It’s easy to see what can be gained here. Knowledge on the latest tech, what’s hot, what’s not, recommendations, and who knows what else. Storm Trooper costumes? There’s no telling what’ll happen in some of these tech shows. Pirillo is no different. In fact, I’d go as far as saying Pirillo is the exception.
Star Wars Geeks Unite. Being a self proclaimed Geek used to be something to be made fun of for. Nowadays, Geeks fix your computers when things go bad. They keep the world running, even if they do work for the Empire.
With the world of techies coming and going, some are here to stay. Having been in the business for a long time, I forget when, Pirillo is certainly one to go to. May the learning stay alive.
What are some of your favorite Techies? Anyone that we should know about that is on the rise?
Do It For You
I was having a chat with someone recently about doing things in life and changing it up. It was brought to my attention that they were making excuses for themselves. What excuse? They didn’t want to get fit or healthy because they didn’t think their husband deserved it.
I know what you’re thinking. Really? Yes, really. All too often we make excuses that we’re not even aware of. Sometimes we’re aware of them, but most of the time we’ve told ourselves that often enough, that we’re not aware of them.
Why is this an issue? Why wouldn’t it be? We’re on this planet for one thing and one thing only. Ok, maybe a few things. For example: we’re here to be healthy, learn and grow, and experience all that we can. So, why is it that we’re holding ourselves back?
I think that a large part if it is negativity. Negativity is what holds us back. Even if we have plans, (big plans) we’ll could still have some negative thought holding us back. As Randy Gage puts it, you have to get rid of the negative thoughts and replace them with good thoughts. Only when the Positive outweighs the negative, can we then move forward.
Randy Gage on Youtube. Highly recommended.
One thing we have to realize, is that we’re hear for ourselves. No one else. We don’t have to please anyone. If we want to be healthy, it should be for our own reasons. To live longer, live happier, regardless if someone deserves it or not. We deserve it for ourselves.
Before you go bashing yourself with negativity, remember this, “It’s for me, no one else.” What are some other excuses that you’ve caught yourself giving? What are some tips that people can use to become positive thinkers?
25 Random Things About Me
Someone asked to make a post about yourself. Tell the world 25 random things/facts about yourself you that others wouldn’t know. Time to get to know each other a bit.
#1 If I were to give myself a title, I’d say “SEEKER.” Seeker of knowledge and all that is.
#2 I have a wide variety of music taste. My favorite genres are Techno/Trance and Rock.
#3 My favorite ethnic food, would probably have to be Italian, pretty much anything Italian will do.
#4 My favorite food? There are a lot of things I really enjoy, but one thing I almost never get tired of is Shrimp. Fried rather than boiled.
#5 My favorite dessert would have to be Cheesecake, hands down.
#6 My favorite thing to do on the weekend? Minecraft, yes I’m a gamer.
#7 I enjoy blogging because of the feedback. It’s refreshing when you inspire someone.
#8 My Ultimate Dream is to travel the world immersing myself into various cultures.
#9 Other dreams include writing a novel and making documentaries.
#10 My favorite TV shows include Family Guy, Stargate SG-1, Ancient Aliens, River Monsters, and The Big Bang Theory.
#11 If I could change one thing, it would be the education system. Through education, we can learn that we’re different, that we can get along, that it’s ok to have a different opinion. Apparently the current education system isn’t working.
#12 Pepsi or Coke? I’ll take Pepsi thanks.
#13 I don’t really have a favorite sport, although I do enjoy a little Volleyball from time to time and I’m planning on making the FIFA World Cup series in Brazil in 2014. Just to see what all this fuss about Football really is. :)
#14 I’m a Social Media Nerd. While I don’t know everything about Social Media, I do enjoy using Twitter, Facebook, and Youtube.
#15 I’m a bit of a Computer Nerd. Need to know some suggestions on what specs in a computer you might need? Feel free to ask.
#16 One place I’d like to travel to? Egypt, I’ve always been fascinated with the Pyramids.
#17 Another place I’d like to travel is Japan, the Samurai traditions, the food, the sites, temples, are all exciting things I’d like to see in person.
#18 I’m a little heat sensitive. In other words, I can’t work hard for very long outside, otherwise, I’m susceptible to a heat stroke. Which isn’t good for the brain.
#19 I’m eating less meat now than I was a Year Ago. Will I get rid of meat entirely? Probably not, but I’ve cut way back on my meat intake and encourage others to do so.
#20 I despise religion, mostly the religions that believe in “One True God,” oh and Christ. You’ve been so brainwashed that you don’t know how to think anymore. Don’t believe me? Start questioning your religion.
#21 I believe in Aliens. Don’t laugh, the Universe it to huge to only support one intelligent life form. If you think that there is only one intelligent life form, look at the numbers, number of stars in existence and the fact that many of these stars contain planets.
#22 I’m into fitness, I’ve started a Cardio routine that will help aid me on my way to six pack abs.
#23 My physical traits include, Brown Hair, Hazel Eyes, and Broad Neck. My astrological sign is Scorpio.
#24 My nationality includes: Blackfoot, Seminole, & Cherokee Native Americans, Irish, Scottish, British, Dutch, Italian, German and that’s all I know.
#25 My motto is, “If your life sucks, change it.”
There you have it, 25 Random Things About Me. What about you? Care to share some facts about you?
Roger Hoyt
