25 Things

It's a good night tonight... and I'm stealing another cool thing from Heather's blog. Heather... thanks for being super cool!

Just 25 random things, facts, goals, or habits about Mervyn.

1. God is all I've got. Every time I think I figure myself out it's only to realize that I am nothing without him. My mind begins to take over my life and logical thinking kills any purpose of life on Earth. God gives me the foundation I need to live, and his grace and mercy alone are the only things that keep me sane. Though I may not show it 100 percent of the time I love him with all I got and I owe my life to him.

2. Just in case you didn't know, I am part jamaican and chinese.

3. I think way too much and it's a problem. A lot of what I think is really just contradictory to the previous thoughts that I think. For example I sometimes feel that life really doesn't have a meaning but at the same time I know I gotta go out and do the right stuff and make something of myself. I get caught up in that back and forth stuff sometimes. Weird.

4. I change a lot. It's not bad change, but I feel like everyday I'm creating myself. I sorta dig it.

5. I love people and how they affect me. For instance the first exposure to older "cool" kids that I had when I moved to Ashburn was my neighbor up the street that skateboarded. I saw him skating and thought it was super cool so I started to learn. Now that I've been skating for about 8 years it's a big part of my life and I use skateboarding and longboarding to get away from stress. It all started with a kid I never knew up the street. Life's cool like that.

6. Call me what you will but I'm a sucker for chick flicks.

7. I gotta couple best friends. I think they deserve to be mentioned here because they have all been there for me when I've needed them no matter what. I look up to these 3 individuals so much and I'm so blessed to have them all as such great friends. Thank you so much Anne Fiala, Jordon Durst, and Cody Andersen! You three make life that much more beautiful.

8. I am obsessed with 80's dance, EDM, and House.

9. If I could be any animal I'd be a Sea Turtle. They're just chill like that.

10. I really don't get into relationships often but I've had two decent ones in my life and I just would like to say regardless of the outcomes, I really appreciate those two people and I just want you to know that you both will be very successful. Keep your eyes on the prize and reach for the skies. You deserve all this life has to offer.

11. Favorite color is purple.

12. I have a slight obsession with shoes. I own 11 pairs of vans alone.

13. I find myself spending a lot of alone time lately. This summer has been a great way for me to realize who I am and what I want. Self-examination is a key to success.

14. To be honest I don't know what I'm gonna be when I grow up. I'm planning on getting into Info Tech stuff and trying to work at the CIA or something but I don't know where I belong. There are days when it scares me and there are days when it gets me pumped.

15. I value relationships a lot. I really want to be super tight with everyone but it's tough because a lot of the time I don't really want to be in the middle of everything.

16. I HATE TEXTING! It's just really inconvenient for a guy like me. I'm down with some quick info or a hey now and again but I'm just not that guy that sits with his phone all day and has random conversations. It's not that I don't appreciate the small talk it's just that I don't like having to pick up the phone every 2 minutes and read and type and repeat. If you want to have a good talk please just call me, I like to hear people's voices anyways :)

17. I have an odd obsession with lava lamps. When I get my own place I'll probably have one in each room.

18. Since I started DJing I've become madly obsessed with vinyl. It is my goal to have a vinyl collection for me to chill on my rocker and listen to when I'm 60.

19. I do car detailing with a family friend for a summer job and one time me and a fellow worker that was from Jamaica went to this lady's house to clean her car and as we were backing out her van her husband came out and started yelling at us to get out of the car. I was dumbfounded 'til I realized that he thought we were stealing her car. The woman came out to make him stop and get him back inside the house. He left without an apology. As much as I wish I could say it isn't, race is still an issue in this country. Ignorance is ignorance and it sucks sometimes to be black.

20. I could listen to How He Loves Us for a year straight and it would still put tears in my eyes.

21. I have this little life box thing that is overflowing with odd things that I've collected. Some of these things are christmas cards, hotel keys, movie stubs, letters, etc. Somewhere deep in my mind I give a lot of sentimental value to some interesting things. I feel like it'll all mean something more some day.

22. Getting passed my past is one of the hardest things for me to do. I'm really my toughtest critic and it gets bad. I expect a lot from myself which is cool but when I don't meet my own standards I'll be the first guy to put myself down. I'm workin on that.

23. My parents are the best parents in the world. I wouldn't have been able to be me and be as successful as I am without them. They've supported every single decision I've made and have kept me safe and have given me confidence. I love them with all my heart and one day I hope my own kids would be able to say the same of me if God is willing.

24. It took me 'til about junior year of high school to get comfortable in myself. I hope everyone gets to a place where having themself and being happy with who they are is good enough. It seems like everyone is looking for a quick fix... you can't love anyone else if you truly don't love yourself.

25. I like to dance. I like Ping Pong. I like Paintball. I like wristwatches and bracelets. I like wayfarers and snapbacks. I like eras and white tees. I like natural light and 50mm lenses. I like smiles and bright eyes. I like writing letters and reading blogs. I like standing on top of a mountain just to look out on all of creation. I love coexistance. I wish there could be a day where every single person in the world just smiled at the same time. My pastor once said in a sermon that life is like a game of Monopoly, at the end of the day, all the pieces and property you've acquired just go back in the box. The sad thing is it's true. We need to focus on others and loving one another. It's easier said than done but I'm workin' on it. :D

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