Privacy? Privacy?!? Don't talk about privacy!!

     Welcome once again to The view from the Sun, I am, as always your host, Eros Helios, but you can just call me Helios, or Eros, or E you know what, it's really up to you. I missed a few days of blogging because, well, honestly I've been busy getting my life back in order, or at least trying to. Something that piqued my interest and I'm sure it will anyone else who uses Facebook is an article recently written and posted on Yahoo.

     The article, while not the most fantastically written piece, is informative about changing privacy options on Facebook. Now, I happen to really enjoy Facebook and connecting with people on it, the article entitled "Stealth mode: Making yourself nearly invisible on Facebook" By: Nicholas Jackson can be found here Making yourself nearly invisible  The point to this particular blog, is not to tell people what to do, it's my opinion.

     I think a lot of people ignore the elephant in the room that is the issue of privacy. Some people are open books, they don't care (to an extent) what information other people can get, what pictures anyone can see, what friends and family say on your page. Conversely there are others who don't want to allow anyone to see anything they post unless they are a friend or family member, and that's okay too. It's entirely about your personal preference and how exposed you want to make your information. I lean toward the latter rather than the former, since I don't want to have some random company or an ex to know what I'm doing and who I'm doing what with.

     There are many people who complain and complain about status updates too, and, frankly, it's up to the person who wants to tell the world that they are eating sushi at the most popular Japanese restaurant, or I've even seen some that get graphic in nature, people talking about getting laid or laying themselves(if you know what I mean.) If you want people to know what you are doing almost up to the millisecond, hey, good for you if not, good for you too.

     Posting pictures is fun. I enjoy showing people the inner workings of what my life is like, who my friends are, what makes me tick(occasionally) and I don't have a problem with any kinds of pictures as I'm into photography. Classy, artsy types of pictures are cool, animal pictures are usually cute or funny, pictures of people are good too. Showing who you are, who your friends are and who is in your life is something that everyone likes to do, unless you are one of those prudish types that want nothing to do with photographs.

     The point is, we are all individuals, we all have different opinions, different choices to make. Many people, including myself, enjoy showing the world our lives through photos, status updates, and likes and interests and all the different categories that Facebook has, it's purely up to each individual to decide what's right for them.

     And with that, another one is in the books, or the webs or whatever we want to call it. I'm not sure what the next blog will be about and I wouldn't have it any other way, I like "winging it" and hopefully you've all been thoroughly entertained. Someday, I might even have "plugs" to do, but until I find someone that writes on a regular basis, I can't.

     I hope you've enjoyed the view from the Sun, and I will be back, soon...

'Tis the end of the world as we know it (and I feel fine, how about you?)

     Well, it's the end of the world, or so some would have us believe. The recent events of this year alone would be enough to convince the weak minded that 2012 is a bit too far off to be the real Apocalypse. First we have the thousands of birds, dying mid-flight. Then there are the tens of thousands of fish that died presumably mid swim, and I just heard about dead seals washing up on a shore in Canada.

      The strange animal deaths were one thing, but then you add that to the other recent disasters and tragedies and it certainly seems like the end is imminent. Earthquakes powerful enough to shift the magnetic north pole further than normal, volcanoes powerful eruptions, flooding, attempted assassinations, mass murder, rumored "super storms" predicted for California, that may or may not cause rain for 40 days, 39 nights(gotta add some humor in here when I can.)

     I really couldn't care less for California and all it's stuck up snooty people, but that doesn't mean I wish them ill will. When the day of Armageddon finally arrives, I hope I'm still alive. I want to see who was right, and who was wrong. If a monster rises up from out of the depths of Hell and Hades itself, well, we will know that the Atheists chose wrong. I don't know of any "non-religious" form of Armageddon, so I can't really give an example of that.

     There have been a lot of "predictions" and some of them have surprisingly come true. My biggest question is, how, if they were all hoaxes, could they correctly guess some of these things so long ago? When it comes to religious texts such as "The Holy Bible" it becomes murky. All the prophecies that you read in there, or almost all of them, are open to interpretation by each individual who reads a particular prophecy. Are they wrong? I don't know, no one does. It's impossible to tell if they are wrong, or fictitious or if they are true blue genuine prophecies.

     I for one would welcome the Apocalypse with open arms, because that would mean that an end is truly near. Suffering of the people would finally be over, the power that envelops the human race in shadow would no longer exist and the world would finally be able to live in peace, love, harmony.

     I hope that those who took the time out to read my blog were entertained and if you were, let me know in the underworld where the comments exist. Is there something specific that you might like me to talk about? Or even guest write in my blog? Just let me know in the comments and we will set something up. This is a work in progress, I'm trying to find my natural flow, but I like to talk about random things, especially things that make me think and learn.

     Remember, the view is phenomenal here from the Sun, so please, join me next time when I talk about....um...Something else.... Until then, this is your host, Eros Helios(who can't seem to type tonight) so long, adios.....

Explaination

     Really quick, just because I want to explain: The only reason my blog is set to "Mature Content" is purely because of the way I write and the things I say. I don't want youngsters to be reading my corrupting words. Plus, I want to see the look on my moms face if/when she reads the mature content warning.... Priceless... lol...

Inconceivable.....

     When did it become acceptable, for a grown woman (with the maturity of a 2 year old) to say something like that? How could you say something like that about kids no less? It was brought to my attention, that a person (I use the term lightly) I know, was overheard saying she's like to see two kids drown in a pond. Psychotic much?

     You sit there and tell me that I should make peace with Jesus, yet here you are, saying something despicable like that? You tell me I'm a scumbag asshole, yet you wish for two kids,(who have attitude problems nothing more) you wish you could see them drown? Seriously? I believe the source over you any day of the week.

     Gentle readers in readerland, how has society broken down like this? We have people having babies when they can't take care of them, there are plenty of things that shouldn't be happening but they are. I had this all in my head, and now I'm having a horrible case of "writers block" so, I think I'm gonna end it here.

     The one thing I can say is this: woman or not, if I hear of this ever, eeeeeeeever, again, I will punt you in the skull, you filthy, lying, conniving, dirty hooch.... Next time, will be a better, much more entertaining blog...

Brian McWho?

    Okay, so, in my many observations in life I have realized one thing: Brian McKnight was totally and 100% wrong, there are steps, but not the one's he described. So, what steps are they you might ask, well, I'm going to reveal them to you, without further ado, I bring to you, the steps that it takes, to get a girl.

     Step one: Pretend you are a good guy, so you give the good guys bad reputations.
    
     Step two: once said girl is "wooed" treat her like shit.

     Step three: Ignore your girl, unless of course you want to be all up in her business, but she better not dare ask you anything.

     Step four: continue treating her like shit, knowing that she thinks you are a good guy, just "confused".

     Step five: Sit alone, wondering why you lost her. Grow the fuck up and don't start back at one..

     There are the 5 steps to getting a girl. I'm sure that not all girls are like this, or maybe they are, I'm just curious as to what people see in dickheads.... I suppose my transition to a dickhead should begin, but I just can't bring myself to it. Maybe I should just be quick to anger, unable to control myself and then blame it on everyone but me.... Hmm... I think there's an idea there, but it's a bad one.

     That wraps up my blog for today, I hope that I've entertained all who read it. Peace out ya'll...

Inspiration

Okay, so, I've been itching to write something for a while, and well, I thought why not write about something that I like. I like music, so, I'm gonna write a "blog" with my personal top 10 inspirational songs. Now, I'm an eclectic kind of person, so they are gonna vary from rock to country, I might even make it a top 20 who knows so, without further ado, I bring to you, inspiration.

Number 10. "Not afraid" By Eminem

With lyrics that describe his fight with his personal demons, and the fight to recover, this is to me inspirational. Hearing the first line "I'm not afraid, to take a stand" just makes goosebumps appear. I've never had a battle with drugs and alcohol, but this song can be applied to any battle.

Number 9. "This fire burns" by Killswitch engage (C.M. Punk theme)

While being a wrestling theme song for one of the currently most despised characters on WWE Television, the song itself was introduced when C.M. Punk debuted as a "fan favorite". Hearing the first notes of the song, you know it's gonna be upbeat, but then the lyrics kick in and it's almost as though you can feel the fire of passion burning inside you.

Number 8. "Empire State of Mind" By Jay-Z featuring Alicia Keys.

Jay-Z's New York anthem is an upbeat song, speaking pride for the place that made him, and while there is more to the "Empire State" than just New York City like many people seem to think, it's nice just knowing that there are people who have made it, from this the "Empire State."

Number 7. "Living in America" By James Brown.

"Living in America" featured on "Rocky IV" tells of all the things in America that make it a great country. The soulful way that Mr. Brown sings his pride for living in America, is just unique in that "Godfather of Soul" kinda way. Makes me feel like I can go out and do anything to achieve the dream.

Number 6. "I came to Play" The Miz theme.

I know, another wrestling theme, but, wrestling has been a big part of my life since I was a toddler. Listening to the lyrics, from the first word "AWESOME" this song is all about arriving at the next level and telling everyone, "Hey, I'm here, I'm ready, I came to play."

Number 5. "I would do anything for love (but I won't do that)" By: Meat Loaf.

Now, I know that this is a love song and all, but I can't help listening to it and feeling like I really would do anything and everything for love, true love, not the kind that won't last. The actual album version of the song is a staggering 12:01 long, but the piano intro is epic.

Number 4. "Just close your eyes" By: Story of the year.

I don't really have a reason per se as to why this song inspires me, it just does. The way it tells a story about hearing and seeing yourself for what you should be  and having a light turned on inside, becoming truly alive.

Number 3. "Metallingus" By: Alterbridge.

This is a great song, in my opinion. The upbeat tempo, combined with inspiring lyrics that, to me, mean never give up, never have regrets, never stop trying.

Number 2. "Gonna fly now (Rocky theme)" By: Bill Conti

While it is a purely instrumental song, I defy anyone to not want to go out and drink some raw eggs, pound some iron and run some stairs, while listening to this.  No matter what, everyone knows who Rocky is, and what he stands for: Never giving up, even against the Russians.

And the number 1 most inspirational song in my opinion is: "EYE OF THE TIGER" By: Survivor

Anyone who knows me really well, would probably have guessed at the beginning of this list, that this song would be number 1. From the beginning chords to the end, this song really makes me want to find a beach to run on, a pool to swim in, and a Mister T to beat up. Although some (Steve) have said it makes no freakin kinda sense to sing about "eyes of tigers" for a guy who is "The Italian Stallion" I think it's more about the will to win, the will to fight, the eye of the tiger man.

Well, there you have it. My official top 10 Inspirational songs. I didn't go too eclectic, but I think that these 10 songs could inspire anyone, as long as you listen to the lyrics and hear the message. I hope you enjoyed my opinion, and if you have comments, just leave them below.

Beginning

     To everything there is a beginning. This is my beginning. The start of a new blog, the start of a new me. This and the many other blogs I write will be, well, my opinion for the most part. Some will be funny, some serious, some will seem cynical, and others sarcastic.

     I also intend on creating a "vlog" sometime in the future, but for now, this is merely my introduction. It's me saying hello to any readers I might have. I'm a 27 year old man who knows how to have fun... Oh, wrong website. I will hopefully get to know many people on here, and others will get to know me.

      So, until next time, I can't wait to show you the View from the Sun, it's an amazing view, and one that I can't wait to share with you all.