Villa and sorts

Columbus, New Mexico- March 9, 1916:Pancho Villa raids the town.
-March 12, 2005:Camp Furlong Celebration; NMSU photoclub invades
the town.

Of Villa:
It was a celebration between the now-established friendship that exists between Columbus and Palomas, Mexico. There were horses, buggies, sunburned spectators, adelitas, and of course Pancho Villa himself. Well, at least it was someone who not only looked like the historical general but also embodied the late Villa's political views. His real name:Narciso Martinez Alvarado. He has been deemed the true successor of Villa by a European magazine, and his services are wanted across the globe.
Although I think the photographers enjoyed imbibing more than taking pictures in the blazing sun and torrential wind, it was an educational experience nonetheless.

Of Nibelung:
I met up with an old friend of mine, and we got reacquainted. Things are beginning to fit into place, according to what I had been instructed by my great advisor. This is another trial for me to face because although we had a good time, like nothing had ever changed, things HAVE changed. All the things I have learned over the past few months will be put to a test, and I will be put into a position where I will have to decide if I will compromise all these things. It is not enough to write and proclaim our beliefs, that deeply ingrained philosophy, but to live it day by day. I think to be a philosopher is to abide by a set of values and not use philosophy as a mere intellectual exercise.
I have been in meditation today, and I know that there is much still I must modify in my life. I fight against regression of mind, to not be encumbered by bad thoughts. It is human nature to feel angry and have these thoughts, but it is yet another to not want to rectify the mind from unnecessary action of apathy.

"The happiness of your life depends upon the quality of your thoughts, therefore guard accordingly; and take care that you entertain no notions unsuitable to virtue, and reasonable nature."
-Marcus Aurelius

In my understanding, which is irrevocably inclined, this phrase speaks of thoughts that are not essential to a greater comprehension, one of a beneficial nature. To me, this strikes deeply because I used to hold on to so much I didn't need. I harbored hurt, anger, and sadness simply because I could not overcome my own fears. I am still angered at times and of course believing in God does not make me exempt from feeling pain, but now I know I don't have to carry those thoughts with me...just like I wouldn't carry a moldy sandwich.