That Volcano is an Ash.

Don't worry it'll be fine
Set the clock back and rewind
For the ashes in the sky fall
I really don't mind at all
My money is running low
Looks like Sunday will be a no show
Oh well, I'll take my time
I'm sure everything will be fine.

So I know I have been posting a lot of blogs, if you keep up with me I mean. I've been trying to keep people who want to be updated, updated. Our flight has gone down the drain and are moved to next Monday. So we will be here another 9 days. Although Mandi and I don't really mind, the mothers back home are missing us. This volcano is not just a global and public headache, it's becoming a personal one with family and friends.

My two friends whom I am staying with, Taylor and Levi, have been keeping my spirit alive and laughing. Although Levi has a Team Trip to Finland Thursday, he will be jumping on a boat and leaving. Taylor also has one, to Germany, But it might not goes as planed because they were going to fly. As for the amazing family known as the Liljebäck, have been keeping Mandi safe and sound with their family love.

Hopefully nothing will go wrong and we will possibly be home sooner if the wind blows a bit quicker and Mt. Eyjafjallajokull (Yes, thats the real name) would stop throwing up ash. Maybe we will get home sooner or later, only time will tell.

From the mind of madness
~P

No Smoking.

I woke up this morning realizing today is my last day in Sweden, and I haven't made plans. Not saying that is a bad thing, but we have done just about everything we can do around us. The only thing that surprises me with its beauty is the nature in itself. Although, nature might be the thing Mandi and I from jumping on a plane and flying home. Due to the Volcano that you have most likely heard about, it still vomits thick ash to choke Europe.



Because nature has literally thrown the world on the edge of it's seat, I feel the worlds panic attack taking place because Mandi and I are in the situation. Although, because nature has no rules, I am reminded that the simple Earth Day is coming up April 22. Remembering that we live on a huge blue and green rock that has more beauty than any man made things.



Caught between fresh air and smoke, time changes, friends and family, home cooked and airline food. I am sitting deep and relaxed in my chair, not to worry about nature, because there is nothing I can do but wait the storm out.

Even when I am up in the air, or down on the ground, my mind will always be sound.
~Paul

What a Fairy Tale.

It's so hot in here. I can't stand it. The bed creeks when I move, I don't wanna wake the others. My hair is still wet and my mind is on fire with thoughts. I wonder what will happen to us. I have no money. I think he is sleep talking. That light looks like road runner. Doesn't smell to me. Maybe someday I'll meet her. Man, I am burning up in this room...Finally.

Okay, here is how we play, you go and hide and I'll come and find you. But if I find you, I win a kiss. Okay. I will hide here between the floors of my mind and the bed I am having a heat stroke in. Shh, don't move, she is here. Her feet move slowly across the wood floors. My chest is still, holding my lungs so they won't give away my hiding place. You're feet are smooth, slightly pale colored, small lines cross every space. I can see them now, they are so close to me. As one foot takes a step back and a knee drops to the floor, along with the other. I know I have been found. Slim lips greet me with a small smile biting the lip and a crinkled nose with a freckle here and there. Hair golden, thick, with a smell of home. "I got you, and we had a deal, so I win my prize". With a soft breeze across my nose, come and find me now. A small laugh and a skip down the hall, looking over her shoulder. It is my turn to play now...

Alarms from a cop car drives by, the sun drives into my eyes. The sound of silence is untouched in the air. My body unmoved for hours. Hair, a mess, for each one had it's own place to be. Eyes, crusty, dry, with a slight fog. My bed shakes slowly to the beat of my heart, pumping through my body. A strange noise fills the air and startles slightly, the mail slips through the door in another room. The day is just starting. I better get up.

Searching for God knows what!

Lately I've been spending my time, spirit, money, love, laughs, and the occasional waste when nature calls in Uppsala, Sweden. The weather is amazing here! most of the time it's sunny, but that is because its spring. Most of the time overcast is the main weather, snow as well. We should be leaving to go back home Sunday, but the skies aren't looking bright at the moment. The chaos in Iceland has stopped all air space in Europe. Although, half of me is wanting to go home to spend time with friends and family. I feel comfortable staying here in loving and welcoming arms of people.

(I would put a picture of all the people I have met in a big group shot, but I haven't had the chance to get one)

Back to the seat high in the sky. The reason we might be unable to come home is because a volcano exploded in Iceland. Sending ashes all over Iceland and slowly spreading it's cancer into Europe. So let us see what God is going to do with us this time.
I am awake and alive for this ride. God has something for me here in Sweden that I must find!



So as of right now, I'm just going to sit back, relax, enjoy Sweden while a still can. This might be the only time I ever get to come here, although, I sure hope not, it's beautiful here. I haven't had enough amazing foods yet, I still have people to meet, things to do, places to see! My life is only just starting!

I am Awake and Alive.
~Paul

Question Me.

You know those questions you get in your mind about someone when you meet them? Like the questions, who are you friends with, where do you live, age, name, you know all those kind of questions. But once you become their friend, the questions keep coming, some deeper, some shallow. either way, life is full of questions. Friends, Family, boss, that random guy that needs help finding out how to get to the subway. You will be attacked by all sides. The questions made like men, with combat boots and rifles, tanks and planes. Advancing on all sides. But somehow, no matter what the question, you make it out alive.

Now, there are always those questions for your friends that you don't know how to ask. The ones that really do lay on the line. Not those questions like "Oh, who is she dating now" or "I heard...ect". I'm talking about those questions you can't even sum up to question. the ones you put away when you think about. The one you say "I'll ask at a better time". The one your friendships depend on.

You know, friendship is a funny thing. Like you go out of your way to help someone. Say things to protect someone. Stand up for someone that your not really sure about.

Lately, I have come across this realization that friendship, I mean real friendship. Not the Cracker-Jack-Prize-In-a-Box friendship, is truly a hard thing to come by these times. I really think friendship isn't full of questions, its full of talking. What I mean by that is, you don't need to ask these off the wall questions. they should be able to tell you knowing, that they can be welcomed with open arms.

I have found that I have questioned so much, my whole life. makes me wonder sometimes.....
I have been pressed against the wall with questions, makes me wonder as well.

Friend, I tell you now that a chapter is coming to a close in my life, and a new one is over the horizon.

From the cold air of Sweden,
~P

And if the Plane goes down...

If you keep up with me and my life, you know I have been talking about going to Sweden since last year. Well, that day has finally come down to, well, very soon. You see, I depart from the good'ol U.S.of.A in 2 days. I leave by car to Jacksonville, Florida, Tuesday(30th) and fly into Newark, New Jersey. Lucky for my dear friend, Mandi and I, we get to sit around for 9 hours playing, I Spy, or something of the sort. Depart from there to go to Stockholm, Sweden(Wednesday the 31th) In other words, I will be traveling for a full 24 hours. But thats okay, I heard traveling is good for the soul.

I still haven't got all my things together yet, and my mother is starting to panic. But that's alright. Shes caught in deciding to drop me off to depart or pick me up. MSK and Mama Kay will most likely do both? I have no idea, I'm not up to date with anything. (sorry)

I am somewhat nervous flying alone over the big blue. But I have always wanted to travel the world, so one small step for me, one giant step for me again in the future!

I do plan on keeping everyone I know updated on Facebook, although, I don't know if many people care. I didn't get any goodbye's today from people. But that's okay, I don't think they realized I won't be here too much longer. But as I said, Status updates, pictures, videos, blogging, skyping, and hoping some string and a can actually can work. You will know what has been going on.

For those I won't get to talk to, make sure your shoes are tied and watch both ways before crossing the road. (This is my traveling song and theme this week.)

Love to everyone, even you.
~Paul

Only one street in my Mind....

You need to stop waiting, hallucinating,
Tragedies happen, hurry jump ship captain!
You gotta bad cold or somethin?
This party house is waiting for jumpin!
Sick of sittin around waitin,
Waitin, for that girl to stop meditating.
Hurry, no wait, drop dead,
I'm crazy stop spinnin in my head.

Go ahead and get gone,
I realize I'm only a pawn.
Man, I should jump back on topic,
Too bad my ego isn't microscopic.
Sorry, I didn't mean to jump the gun
Yeah, it always seems you loose a loved one.
I'm not afraid to play with shadow and light
They always seem to put up a good fight.

Because testing the waters is what I do,
I test them only to save you.
Yeah, I know that doesn't make cash,
I'll be like a super hero, back like Flash.
Cause' I'll be clearer than Blu-Ray,
I can even right it out like an essay.