We All Get Older, We Don't All Get Grown.

I always knew one day I would have have fans. And I even knew that I might have an obsessed stalker or two in my lifetime. I just really didn't expect it to be right now in my life. Because honestly aside from being really, really awesome, I haven't accomplished a whole lot just yet. But you know, I don't want to sell myself short and I have decided to embrace this new celebrity I have...cause having 1 fan officially makes you a celebrity right, haha! Anyways, I was sent this message earlier today, and I feel as my first fan, I owe it to her to not only mention her in my blog, but also to touch on some of the topics she has provided for me. So here you go Sam!

And I've been unable, to push you away.
You had me able, to understand life like a game we play.
You're not afraid of it all.
And I've been unable, to get you away.
To talk about the things, I wish I could say.
Do you know your worth?
'Cause everyday I pray for your world.

...When you're not around, I hope somehow that you can feel me.
'Cause miles don't mean anything.
















(When I fall, I fall hard.)

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The first and only time i've ever gone to a country concert was during a past relationship. To be honest, she was the only reason I went. Before then, I was never really into country. In fact I was one of those people who would say, "I love all different types of music...except country." But I had a great time at that show, loved the music, and ever since i've dedicated one of my car radio's presets to country.



This weekend I had a chance to go to another country concert. Only difference was that this time I was single and it is an entirely different experience. Two buddies of mine talked me into heading up to Orange County for Go Fest 2009 where Brad Paisley and Dierks Bentley were headlining. The festival was great and I had a blast listening to good music and hanging out with my friends. One thing that I want to point out, is that the girl to guy ratio at this place felt like it was 10:1. The only guys there were either 909'ers or with their gf's....goldmine. And let's be honest, who can resist a handsome half-filipino in flannel. Although this ratio wasn't my intention for going, it definitely was a pleasant surprise. I guess I didn't realize this phenomenon at my first country concert because I was there with a girlfriend and obviously I was too faithful to even notice :) You'll know where to find me at the next big concert.

“I am not a vegetarian because I love animals; I am a vegetarian because I hate plants.” - A. Whitney Brown

I'm on day 3 of vegetarianism. Well actually, i'm not really a vegetarian because i'm allowing myself to eat fish. So I can only really say that i'm a Semi-Vegetarian, Pesco-Vegetarian, or my favorite a Pescetarian. Don't really ask me why though. I don't have a definitive answer for that.

Back in the summer of 2004, I was a pescatarian for about 4 months. I had no real reason for doing it back then either. Through college, I was working at a farmers market and delicious, fresh fruits and vegetables we widely available to me for free. So one day I decided to cut all meats out of my diet. It's pretty much as simple as that. I made a decision in my head and stuck to it. I also remember the moment I decided to eat meat again. It was my little brother's high school graduation and we were having a party at our house in Eastlake. My parents sent me to a chinese food restaurant down the street to pick up the trays of food. There was an abundant amount of cashew chicken, chow mein, snow peas and shrimp, kung pao, and my ultimate downfall- these chinese hot wings. They were deep fried goodness, smothered in garlic, red pepper, and salt. Yum! I remember salivating the whole way home. Eventually I broke down and tore through those wings. Being half black, there should be no surprise here :)

So now, 5 years later, i'm back on the road of pescatarianism. I'm not doing it for ethical, religious, or environmental concerns. I'm not even doing it for dietary reasons. I also just found out that about 60% of vegetarians are women and its not even about that! ...well maybe, haha. I guess the only real reason why, would be because it gives me discipline. It causes me to think a little bit. Shows me that if I put my mind to something, its not really all that hard. And to me at least, it makes my life a little bit more odd and interesting.

So 2.5 days down and I don't know how much longer to go. I have no timeline, but I can assure you I will have a steak again at some point in my life. I'll update via blog next time I eat meat.

Love,

Brandon Lagao

Haha, i just thought this picture was hilarious. Who eats koala!?