OJ Benito Face

Woohoo! I just acquired another piece of content for the "Celebrity Benito Face" section of my upcoming site www.benitoface.com. OJ muthafuckin Simpson! haha. Now I have 2; Brenda Wood and Oj. Woot!

On a side note: Things must not be going well for our formally famous - now infamous - friend. He was being carted around on a motorized airport golf cart thingy. When he got of he had a terrible limp using a cane and yelled at his entourage (which consisted of a bunch of white blondes wearing "Simpson" jerseys) to get him some Moe's. Oh, and he was flying AirTran. I think he might have paid the $35 to get upgraded to Business Class... only the best for OJ eh? haha.

Skydiving again

So, this Saturday I'm going skydiving for a second time. This, in the big picture of things, is NOT a big deal. But when i reduce my world to just me... it is. Here's why i loved skydiving for the first time: It was the only time in my life that I actually accepted death. Like REALLY accepted it. And you know, i didnt freak out, I was completely ok with it. I had truly accepted it.

What's interesting about it, is that once you've felt death and dealt with it, you pretty much become fearless about alot of other crap that's been holding you back. Suddenly "what that girl might think" doesnt matter for shit anymore, or "I might get fired" is not that big of a deal.

Now, I'm not saying I've become careless.. quiet the opposite. It's made me more focused. You've suddenly re-prioritized alot of things and keep what's really important in mind. I know what I want and I go for it fearlessly and without remorse or hesitation. (I actually find it extremely annoying when people hesitate nowadays.)

It's a very empowering feeling to know not much can derail you.

Of course, not everyone has this experience. Some jump, scream at the rush and go home. I could've dulled my senses, but when i'm doing something for the first time, i really like opening up to the experience - to understand it fully - then pull lessons learned.

Anyway, I recommend it. Check out my last year's jump.

Update: Now that I finished the dive: the second time was even better than the first. No "facing mortality" or "realigning my life" just plain fun. Now i REALLY recommend it. Photos here http://picasaweb.google.com/bsegovia/Skydive2006/

Motivations

I'm a sucker for getting lost in my own mind - letting my thoughts run wild as i try to hang on.

Today i visited a really good nurse friend of mine at the hospital where she works after I promised to deliver her some pizza in exchange for sound medical advise. While i was there, she and I chatted and she told me about her dissatisfaction with her current job and her fruitful search for a new one.

It never really occurred to me that even nurses can hate their jobs - so my mind went racing with the concept.

Now i want to say right now that my internal conversation stopped having ANYTHING to do with my nurse friend and her situation - but instead, everything to do with ANYONE and their plot in life. She did, however, act as the catalyst for my thought train. Anyway... back to racing my mind.

What would lead someone to hate their job? Their co-workers? The pay? The environment? The tasks?

Perhaps the actual role isnt a good fit? But why would someone go through so much training for something that didn't fit? Why would someone find themselves, after spending time, money and energy to get where they were - only to hate it?

All this led me to the topic of motivations. We all do things for different reasons (money, comfort, hunger, love, etc) ... no matter what it is, we each have different motivations for doing it. I started wondering if people do things because they like the idea of doing it... not actually doing it. For example: I like the idea of working in the yard on Saturday (feels good, i accomplished something - beautified my home, etc.) but actually going out and doing it... not so much a fan.

It makes me wonder how many others fall into choices based on how safe or attractive the concept (not the actual action) is. How many of us make choices for the wrong reasons - the wrong motivations? Marriage? Career? Home? Self?

I sometimes fear too many people make decisions based on what they have been told is right for them, but not really figuring out what is actually right for themselves.

I suppose it comes down to being honest with yourself, being able to face the truth - even if it means answering the hardest question you've ever asked yourself. Grab your balls... and do it.

Greatest Fight Scene Ever Filmed

This is considered by Wikipidia to be the greatest fight scene ever filmed. It has only been surpassed by the epic battle between Chuck Norris and a revolving door. Norris won (duh) by actually slamming it.

Enjoy!

Vilma's Party

Vilma gets vat Vilma vants...

...and she vanted a party. Vilma invited us out for a party at her pad to celebrate her first weekend off in something like 15 years. (jk) It was a blasty blast. Photos say it all.

http://www.partyinabottle.com/gallery/thumbnails.php?album=9

Cheers!
Benito

Roomate Party 2006

To celebrate my newest roomate, Robert Carter, we threw down at my place. A good crowd showed up and we had a great time. For those who stayed over, I treated everyone to a nice breakfast at J Christophers and then we played an awesome game of "boot" (frisbee game) that Lyon's taught us. It was muy bueno indeed.

Anyway, I've finally gotten most of the photos available in gallery form. I'm trying out this new flash gallery software. The only flaw I see so far is that it doesnt let you easily download the photos you want. Let me know if there are specific photos you really want and I'll be happy to get them to you.

Cheers!
Benito

Mardi Gras 2006

Well, nothing can stop the Mardi Gras streak - not even Katrina. For my 5th Mardi Gras I decided to head down there alone. I received feedback from Peyton and Desha that the reason they never were around was because I always brought an army of friends and they hate being tour guides. Always one to help the situation I trekked down with my self. Along with us came Desha's mom and her sister.

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Desha has been volunteering at a place called God's Vineyard where they take in youths to help grow vegetables and spices. They make money for the project by growing peppers and making an awesome hot sauce out of it. They need a website so I wanted to get involved. Very cool folks, and very bright kids. Some of them are the first to ever graduate/ get into college.

Because of her efforts we got to stay at the Hilton hotel (where the kids from the program were staying).

We also got to see Kermit Ruffins. This guy rocked. I didnt know who he was but we went there anyway. The bar was called "The Howlin Wolf" and everyone was there to see Kermit. So h plays." "wow, what a neat local celebrity"e comes on and it really is some of the best jazz ive ever heard. People got on stage dancing with him and everyone was singing along with the words. When it was over, Peyton says "That was good but i'm kind of dissapointed." "Why? It was a great show!" I ask. "Well, he's usually cooking Red Beans and Rice for everyone to eat while he "uhm, not so local, usually sells out in Manhatten for over $40/ticket"
I just thought that was the coolest thing ever.

The 9th ward is a mess. The gallery says it all.

All in all, i think that the trip was awesome. Sorry I didnt get any boob shots guys, I was less interested in that, and more interested in the culture this time around.

Enjoy the photos and videos. If you want any specific photos let me know and I'll send em your way.



Cheers!
Benito

Just Kool Things: Future Phone

Just Kool Things: Future Phone

Elliot's New Year's Eve Party

Another outstanding dig from your friends and mine, Elliot Rubin and Kristen Orr. So this time the reason to drink was New Year's Eve and what a time we had. All the old faces were there and a few new ones.

The definite highlight was Ansley Ditmore's amazing feat of firespinning. I'm sure it's got some cool insider name but since i dont know the shop-talk for it im calling it Fire Spinning.

I got a photo gallery and a link to the fire spinning video. The best part of the video is a live performance from Elliot Rubin in the background.. Of course just like any good live performance you'll also hear alot of people screaming things that only people under the influence would scream.. so enjoy.

Cheers!
Benito

Photo Gallery

Check out my photos from the party

Video

Watch Ansley's Fire Spinning Video