There was a time when...

By breakingdallas
  • ...a child was born.

    ...a child was born.

    [Parkland Hospital](www.parklandhospital.com)Parkland Hospital in Dallas, TX. This is where life began, and they took a picture. Needless to say, I wasn't ready! -__-
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    ...23 years and counting...

    ...to be continued...
  • ...I turned 3.

    ...I turned 3.

    This was taken in Mexico, hence the awesome full sized piñatas. I loved the Ninja Turtles...don't ask where the rat came from. I think it's some Mickey Mouse knock off o.O?
  • ...I was a cowboy.

    ...I was a cowboy.

    At this point I just wanted a gun! No matter the color, I was ready to go cowboy on someone!
  • ...I was ready for school!

    ...I was ready for school!

    James Bowie ElementaryYeah, I rocked the overalls, quit being jealous. No one could ruin my first day of school...NO ONE!
  • ...I was a little boy.

    ...I was a little boy.

    Oak Cliff Spanish SDA ChurchThere I am with some friends from church, I am still friends with about 1/3 of them...oh how we've grown. Oak Cliff was and is my church home :)
  • ...I was chinese for a day.

    ...I was chinese for a day.

    This was for a Sabbath school performance. What I did that day I do not now...but I don't look so happy, so I assume it was something embarrassing. -__-
  • ...I camped out.

    ...I camped out.

    Bellville, TX. This was my first time I went camping without my parents having SOME excuse to come as a visitor, cook, or "extra help." I had a blast, made some friends, got into trouble, and came home in one piece! :P
  • ...I was in Pathfinders.

    ...I was in Pathfinders.

    Then and now, I will never stop being a Pathfinder.
  • ...I played soccer.

    ...I played soccer.

    Epic time in Mexico. This year it had rained for days! The field was flooded, but that didn't stop any of us from playing soccer! It started to rain while we were playing, but even then we played. It was much fun!
  • ...I was a drill master

    ...I was a drill master

    There was a time where my days as a Drill Master were just beginning, this was that time. Though fate would have us disqualified for not wearing our class 'A' uniform...a rule which didn't exist until that day and is still in effect today.
  • ...I played tennis.

    ...I played tennis.

    I played tennis for 3 years in high school, I won a couple of tournaments and later coached a year right out of high school.
  • ...I met The Afters.

    ...I met The Afters.

    [The Afters Website](www.theafters.com)In case you don't know, The Afters is a Christian band right out of Dallas, TX. I got to spend some time and chat with them at Shoutfest!
  • ...I met Audio Adrenaline.

    ...I met Audio Adrenaline.

    Audio Adrenaline, like the Beatles of Christian music! It was an epic chance to meet these guys, shake hands, and eat Chick-fil-a together before their show!
    P.S. Thousand Foot Kruth were right next to us! :D
  • ...I had some muscle tone.

    ...I had some muscle tone.

    Oh? Yes, indeed, Oscar had some muscle once upon a time! I was into boxing for a couple of years...then it got expensive, so no more. -__-
  • ...I started Thanksgiving football.

    ...I started Thanksgiving football.

    This year I decided to start a tradition at my church. I invited all the guys out to play some flag football Thanksgiving morning. I still hold it today, 5 years running! :)
  • ...I got sick.

    ...I got sick.

    While in Mexico...this wasn't any regular merry go round! It was the most horrific torture device known to man! My sweet little niece decided she wanted to get on and I had no choice but take her on the ride! BLAH! I almost hurled on her wee little head!
  • ...I met a girl.

    ...I met a girl.

    This was it, I found those blue eyes I was looking for. Those blue eyes that will stare back at me everyday for the rest of my life! :)
  • ...I got attacked by a stuffed cow!

    ...I got attacked by a stuffed cow!

    Celebrate FreedomI got to celebrate freedom every year, this year was different, the world cup was going on and the sun was blazing...in the end, I was attacked by a stuffed cow while attempting to jump on stage.
  • ...I traveled.

    ...I traveled.

    The American Museum of Natural HistoryMy first trip to NYC, I saw lots of stuff! Visited lots of places, but the American Museum of Natural History was one of my favorites! I love dinosaurs!
  • ...I met a skeleton.

    ...I met a skeleton.

    So close to halloween, what was I thinking??
    There we are, strolling through Sea World when I decided to sit next to a guy who most likely fell asleep...20 years ago and never woke up! o.O
  • ...I advocated.

    ...I advocated.

    March 1 & 2, a group of students from SWAU represented the school in Austin, TX. We went with the mission to advocate the TEG from being cut. We failed to do so...but it was loads of fun! :)
  • ...I watched my favorite band play.

    ...I watched my favorite band play.

    Incubus Live on LettermanLoooong story short. I had a bad day in NYC, go figure eh? Anywho, talk about being at the right place at the right time! I scored free tickets to my all-time favorite band! In NYC! I was so psyched about it! Still am, as I type about it...RIGHT NOW! XD
  • ...I went a premiere.

    ...I went a premiere.

    So sue me, I went to a Harry Potter premiere! I was in NYC and I went! While there, I got to see Daniel Radcliffe, not someone you see everyday (in person).
  • ...I went to a rock show.

    ...I went to a rock show.

    Blink 182 Dallas Observer ReviewBLINK 182! Need I really say more? Second time seeing them, and never a disappointment.
    Accompanying me are two peeps from school, Josh and Nathan.
  • ..........

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    ...needless to say, life goes on, what is ahead of me is uncertain. I live, love, laugh. :)