I was going through things I've written again and I found something I wrote called "Follow The Leader". I hate how people just follow along with whatever society wants them to and how people refuse to be themselves. There are so many truly amazing people that I've met, but they mask their true identity with a bunch of horseshit, trendy illusions. It's stupid how people judge eachother by dumb shit like the clothes they wear, their haircuts, what CDs they own or what cars they drive. It's ridiculous and everybody knows it. But, only a few of us are brave enough to be ourselves.

Fear is the greatest educator, for only in terror do we learn of our true selves.
- Me

I think it's sad how the human race can walk this earth not even knowing who they are. Your minds are a slave to the trends while society acts as your mother, raising you to blindfully follow the fad you call "cool". Society molds the way you act; keyword ACT, for who you really are, nobody knows.

The way you present yourself is an insult to your true personality, as you are doing nothing but putting on a show in order to fit in with the other sheep. The clothes you wear, the music you listen to, the stores you shop at, the cars you drive, the food you eat; you lazily copy everyone around you, preventing yourselves from developing a mind of your own.

Quit worshipping what you think others want you to be and think for yourself for once. Stop being afraid of yourself. Society doesn't give a fuck about you, yet you'll do just about anything to please it. Why are you so willing to trade in your individuality for a false sense of belonging? All of the people you are trying to impress don't really like you, they like who they think you are; the character you portray.

Your whole life is a trend. In fact, you probably haven't had an original though or emotional impulse in years. You do nothing but morph yourself to blend into the forefront of society, providing yourself with daily makeovers in order to fit in with the ever changing crowd....but that's not you.

You are the hard ass thug who cries at a sad movie. You are the demonizing bully who writes sappy poems of love and romance. You are the weekend whore who regrets every fling. You are the depressing emo kid who paints pictures of sunny meadows and glistening rainbows. Sadly, you are also the only one who knows this.

Why do so many people wait until they stare death in the face to unveil their true colors? It isn't until you experience darkness that you decided to reveal your light. Time is precious, so hear my message before it's too late...

You are beautiful; shine on

Do you ever get that feeling like your whole entire life would've been completely different if you would've just continued playing ball? I always feel like that. Quitting is the biggest regret I have.

Bloody hell....you managed to make me laugh and cry, all in a matter of a few minutes....only very few people can do that. And now I'm gonna sit down and think for a while.

I believe we had a semi small conversation about this stuff
I read this one in your blog, I totally agree with it

So, the Super Awesome Mega Challenge starts next Monday and I'm getting pretty anxious. I've been fat and out of shape for far too long and it's about time that I do something about it. I know that this challenge is exactly what I need to get my body (and my life) back on track so I am going to bust my ass for the next 22 weeks.

When Michelle and I started talking about this contest, it was just going to be a friendly competition between her and I. Then, as we talked about it more, we thought it would be a good idea to let other people in on the idea. Slowly but surely, our friendly 1 on 1 competition with eachother blossomed into a full blown contest for anybody who wanted to join. What started as an innocent, friendly competition has grown into something quite amazing. We now have awards of recognition, a hilarious punishment for some and even a nice prize for the winner. It's turned into a REAL contest.

To be honest, I don't care about winning the contest. Sure, it would be nice, but that's not what my heart wants from this. I don't know about anybody else, but I can't do this on my own. If I could, I wouldn't be fat right now. I know that I need motivation and inspiration from others in order to keep on track and lose weight. I have this feeling that most people joined this contest because they are the same exact way. Once again, the prize of a bathing suit is nice, but, in the long run, it's not important. The only thing that is important (to me anyway) is to get everybody to lose some weight; together.

When I played baseball, I was always the leader. I was the person that people came to for inspiration, motivation and leadership. I plan on taking that role with this contest. I will, once again, throw on my battle gear and lead my troops into battle. When I lead, people follow. If they lose a step and can't keep pace, I will lay back, hold their hand and help them keep up with everybody. I refuse to leave anybody behind, even if I have to sacrifice my own well being to do so.

That is my pledge to everybody in this contest. I know that people need me, so I will be there for them, no matter what. I just hope that people realize that I need them too.

Hey dude I just wanted to say that you know that I'm always here for you whenever you need someone. Even if its just to talk about dead mice. The contest was a great idea even if I don't win the motivation and support that we give each other is better than any prize. Even thought that suit is mine but yeah anyways. You know I'm here for you and in September we will look back at our old selfs (body and mind) and wonder why we didn't think of this sooner.

i, apparently, jumped on this 'read Chef's journal bandwagon' a bit late...although i've been laughing just about the entire way though. oh, and the dimples...i don't even know. i'm a sucker for dimples!

Chef, you are so awesome! I'm not in the contest because I guess I missed the sign up deadline but I'll be right along there with you guys! And yes, I can totally tell that you are a leader by the way you talk, well, I guess type, but yay for you! I'll be watching you....

Heyyy. I finally clicked and read.

You're one very amazing person and I'm glad we've gotten so close. Since the day you joined I knew you were going to be a great friend.

:givesyouahugehug:

woot woot to boot

I rofl'd at your picture.
Your personality doesn't seem as sweet as your face.

You're pretty good looking Mr!

man i always get jelous when you guys post pics of man boobs bigger than mine :/

You better loose those things or im coming after you!

The dimples on my face ooooor the dimples on my bum bum?

Well, if you're watching me at around 7:30 tonight, just be warned that there will be a lot of nakedness, oils, soft music and hand-on-man love action.

I know, right? Lucky you. You should be glad that I'm so awesome.

Sooooo, my personality sucks? FUCK!!! That's all I had going for myself. Great, now I'm going to have to rethink my whole life...

:mumblemumble:

Well, the plan is to get the fat from my man teats to slowly move South and end up in my weiner region, to make my gummy bigger.

Hey Chef
I'm new and just barely missed the deadline for the competition, but wanted to say hey and that it sounds like you are bringing lots of fun to this forum.
Where in ChiTown did you go to culinary school? (I live in Elgin)

Alrighty well, keep on keepin on!! Just wanted to introduce myself!

J

CHIC, the Le Cordon Bleu school downtown. Do you come to the city much?

7:30 Huh? I'll make sure to not be at the gym and use my special agent camera I had installed last week.... bwahhahha