The Hero of Love

Hey! Welcome! First off, my apologies for the creepiness factor of that photo to your right. Yeah, that one over there. I didn't intend for it to come out that way, honest! It's the only one that wasn't ridiculously blurry to the point of being an eyesore (haha, who am I fooling. They're all eyesores ... kidding). Anyways, insecurity and self-bashing aside, I again welcome you to MY blog Odyssey.

But, back to the important stuff. I want an excellent grade whether it bores you, my beloved reader, or not. Now, personally I believe there's too many heroic qualities about me to be picky and categorize it into one particular archetype. Unfortunately, we can't forget that grade.

Based off my charming personality (and how full of myself I seem to be), I'd best be described a Hero as a Lover - IE Prince Charming (WHAT?!). Okay, maybe not Prince Charming. However, my motivation in life comes from those I love, family and friends. They are my fuel in life through thick and thin - and when I've nothing else I always have them. My life is full of challenges and "mini quests" as well as those long-term goals that sometimes frighten me because of my tendency to look at the bigger picture (due to the bit of ADD in me - it's in my blood!). It is for these reasons I am best classified as your typical, loving Hero of love.

I should sleep more.

The Mission (Quest)!

This picture is here because it's simply me. Well, just pretend there's a guy there instead. Use your imagination.

On to the [stale] stuff. (kidding - again!)

My ultimate goal in life is for the end result to be one that I never regret. The good and bad in life will certainly occur. I am, however, determined to not live a life like those guys you see on television all depressed because they regret their work or something about their past. Let's not do that! That's not a happy way to live. I want to be doing what I want to do (a disorganized and laid back conceptual artist, that is the life for ol' me - let's not get too hopeful though). It is a quest, my journey, and I hope to accomplish it. Who knows, maybe with enough effort I will?

The Guardian that Holds the Thresh -- (Threshold Guardian)

Ahh, we all have one. That obstacle that's in the way of our dreams and goals. Whether it's an ally or an enemy, it exists. What's mine? Why, it's that blasted thing called school! Okay, kidding. I don't hate it that much. It's where I met friends, learned... stuff (that I can't quite seem to recall at the moment), and it's a good time-passer!

Luckily while it decides to block me from my dreams, it teaches me stuff while I wait. It's the portal to that thing they call the real world. Apparently I haven't yet been there. I can't wait to see what it's like!

In all seriousness school and my education are my threshold guardian. In fact, I'm thankful for their existance. It is a source of knowledge and experience, comaraderie, and good memories so that I may accomplish those foolish plans I have for the future.

My Shadow's the Only One That Walks Beside Me (I wish it would leave!)

I don't know. I would have considered my shadow to be my best friend. He/it is always there, you know? He never objects to what I say and is always content to follow my lead.

Maybe we're just stereotyping the poor guy because he's all dark and shady.

Oh, right. The grade.

My worst enemy is my procrastination. It's costly. It's a killer. It's the one thing that really sets me back. Much of my other problems spawn from the procrastination, like stress and worry or not giving my best effort thanks to time and cramming issues. One has to go and I will be forced to overcome much of it as time progresses. It's the major setback to success.

That is not my shadow. Mine's less scary.

The Trickster (HAHA... no)

This kid... I've only known him for a year yet it's as though I've been friends with him forever. He's hilarious and knows what's funny. We laugh a lot. Tons. Sure, he's a little creepy. He swears my hair isn't strawberry blonde but instead red (c'mon, you must be colorblind!). Still, I forgive him. I love comedic relief.

We've helped each other out over the year and, sharing many common classes, have plenty of time to laugh. I can only hope we share more classes next year.

Characteristics of My 'Trek'

The hero engages in tests or contests of strength (physical and/or mental) and shows pride in his excellence.

I participate in 'contests' of mental strength nearly every day. School itself is such a contest testing my intellect. A student of all Honors (/Renaissance), naturally we are tested and directed towards success. It's instilled in us to strive for the best as our mental capabilities are probed by the hands of the school board and state legislature. I take pride in this responsibility

The hero is naive and inexperienced.

That seems... harsh. I wouldn't put it like that. I do have much to learn in the years to come. As much as it pains me to admit it, I do not know everything! I know! 

However, I do not see this as a hinderance, but rather an opportunity. We all start somewhere, and I just so happen to be living in the now. That now will become then and by then this naivety and inexperience will have lessened.

The hero goes through a rite of passage or intiation, an event that marks a change from an immature to a more immature understanding of the world.

 It's hard to assign a number figure to explain. This maturity usually remains unspoken (or, sometimes is more outspoken IE college) and being a state of mind, isn't always easy to identify. I believe it depends on personal definition - to one they may consider it have happened once they feel themself emotionally mature, or they may define it by a more common landmark - college.

I can't say I've reached this level yet. I myself would like to imagine college as a material benchmark.