Landon Porter

Summer is turning to fall, the leaves are changing color and the air is brisk – time to knock the dust off and prepare for hibernation.  Its not laziness as much as procrastinating the shitty chores in an effort to squeeze the most enjoyment out of every minute of summer.

And then the realization of “fall cleaning” sets in.  Little piles of stuff here and there put off from months past that now need to be dealt with.

The absence of real “storage” these houses from the ’70s contain and the lack of organizational spaces to hide the crap.  Simplicity has been calling for many moons repeatedly falling on deaf ears has thrown the door wide open and exclaimed “HELLO!!!”.  It’s time to heed the call of “clear the way” so the flow of calm, steady, nurturing energy can cleanse the pysche.

Natural law states “to bring in more, you must clear out”.  So if you want new clothes, clean out a closet.  If you want more peace of mind, clear out your fears and doubts.  If you want more green chili, clean out the fridge.  If you need more storage, clean out the garage.  If you want more space, throw some of this shit away.

What do animals do before they slumber for the winter?  They clean out the den, store up some food and find a sexy mate.  All I have left to do is clean out my den and knock the dust off of our belongings.

Are you distracted or can you see what really matters?

Got Goals? I do, and here is an outline. But first lets talk.  Im 31 next month. HOLY SHIT! To some of you thats still young, but I feel like 18 was last year.  Anyway, I am feeling pretty grown up as far as my perspective and priorities go as well as how Im handling my responsibilities and what it is I want out of life.

This area is going to be added to regularly so if it interests you check back often.

Non smoker by October 23rd 2008

Get into “high school” shape fiscally,  15 lbs lighter and 2 pant sizes smaller

#1 rep in my office – I like setting the bar

Debt free by 34 (2012)

Buy a piece of land in the mountains by 38

Raise my children to be the best people they can be

Win the wsop before 45

This is just from the brain storm I had today, I will post my daily, weekly, monthly and yearly goals for various categories over the next 2 weeks.

What are your goals and why are they important to you?

This thing is my baby, goes any where, hauls all my stuff and takes me to the mountains.  Oh and it always starts, will climb a tree and drives 90 on the highway!

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Everything in life does not, can not and will not Always Fit into BLACK or WHITE.  There are ALWAYS GRAY areas. And there IS a time and a place for EVERYTHING.

Welcome to my life.  What I am, Who I am, Why I am, Me.

I am a 30 year old boy.

I am a 30 year old man.

I am a father.

I am a boyfriend.

I am a lover.

I am a fighter.

I am a chef.

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One Two Buckle My shoe, Three Four Kick In The Door, Five Six Picked Up The
Sticks, Seven Eight, Where Are I going???  Oh, thats right, making it what I want
and how I want.  Life is an endless (well, depending on your beliefs) canvass and
mine is becoming the painting I want it to be.

It’s rich and pretty, light heated and pleasant.  I wanted a drama free experience,
so I got off the “drama free diet”.  I wanted money, I’ve had it… lots of it, and I
have been so broke I couldn’t afford to breath… thats broke.  But know I have
that again too.  I wanted unending love and someone I value so much that I gave
it freely, check.  We dont even bicker, lifes perfect.  I wanted close friends who
were real, down to earth and shared my values and beliefs. Got that also.

Wanted to simplify my life and have that down pat.  Love to cook, and I cook
all the time.  In fact, I am making my third batch of green chili today (3 galons at
a time) as well as some peach cobbler.  MMMM good stuff!  How about some
more turkey noodle soup and the resulting home made pot pies??? Yep that’s
next weekend.

A big house with a huge back yard for the dogs??? Check.  Remolded
bathrooms??? Check.  A garden??? Yep, got that too.  How about an herb
garden??? Check.  And wild flowers??? SWEET!

Did I mention, that its my way or the highway???  It works perfect cuz we
(my lady and I)  are cut from the same cloth, have the same values and ideas
about whats important in life both now and for the future!

And Green Chili!!! Yep, 14 bushels ought to get us through next year, but I
think I will get7 or 8 more.  Haha!

Where are I going???  Happiness, abundance and fun.  Where are you goin?