I guess its rambling

If had decided to give all of this up an go home what would you say. I know haven't given much info but do I stay here and fight it out and let my family suffer. I know we all have struggles, I know that this life wasn't meant to be easy. Trials are a part of my life and i am grateful for them. But what does one do when the ones he loves struggle. Sacrifice is one of the principles of the gospel, how much do we sacrifice? I am just rambling i guess getting thoughts and stresses off my mind. I don't know how much longer i have to do it this way. Sure i am young, but there is so much that you don't know about me. And i know that others have it harder than i do. Well what can i do. Continue forward is all i can do right now. i don't even know if any one will ever read any of these. If we never meet again or if we lose contact over the years, know that i am grateful to have known you and thanks for the light you have shown me. No this isn't my last entry but we never know what tomorrow will bring.

It's Halloween!

Yeah thats right, it's that time again when we get to dress up like crazy things. Not to mention all of the freaking candy, candy, and more candy that you can eat until you puke. Scary places, such as haunted houses and spook alleys and who knows what. Oh wait I do, Alcatraz!!!! I had the opportunity to visit the rock and it was quit an experience. A little spooky yes but the story behind it all was pretty cool. Anyways um i don't know where i was going with this. So i moved this last weekend with some friends from the ward and i must say that it is really nice. It's not so bad living out here, the only thing i would change is having to be at school at 7 in the morning. I think 8 is better. Well what ever you decide to do this weekend have fun and be safe and don't eat too much candy. As for me, i think i might dance it up in Berkley

Double Duty with the tags. Now i have to add Pictures

Lets Do This!!!

How Old Are You? 22

What is your favorite color? White

What is your favorite food? Italian! 

Past love? Blake Lively! 

Favorite Treat? Cheesecake!!!

 

First Name? Daniel Last Name? Vela

Last Name? Vela 

What are you doing right now? Laying down 

 Vacation Spot? Disneyland 

Place you most want to visit? Italy 

 Where did I grow up? St. George

Wow, I tag Everyone who looks at this!!!

I've been Tagged, Thanks Britt

Well here we go.....

8 t.v. shows i like to watch

1. Family Guy... Pretty much the best show ever

2. Friends... got love Joey and Rachel

3. The Simpsons... yep

4. Everybody loves Raymond.... Oh yeah

5. Fraiser.... "oh come on niles!"

6. Rebelde "si soy rebelde"

7. Fresh Prince......"WILL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!"

8. Supernatural Just started it, again thanks to Britt :)

Favorite Restaurants..

1 The Olive Garden when you're here you're family

2. Wingers, gotta love that sauce

3. In n Out.... Oh man

4. Pizza Factory......Just because I got Free Food

5. Dos Piñas... So good after a day in class.

6. Ken's Kitchen, chinese anyone?

7. Hulas.... chico

8. Samurai 21

8 things that happened yesterday

1. sat in front of a computer for five hours

2. Watched Butcher Matt take apart a quarter hind cow

3. Downloaded lots of music

4. Talked to my parents, and yes i talk to them everyday

5. Watched a movie

6. Cooked some rice

7. Almost died.... I had a sneeze attack

8. Rode on the amazing shuttle

8 things i am looking forward to....

1 The weekend

2. making some money

3. Idomineo 

4. sleeping a good nights sleep

5. a better apartment

6 getting a fridge

7. Cooking dinner for Krista and her roommate

8. going home

8 things on my wish list..

1 to see the world

2 to do no. 1 with someone special

3 skydive somewhere and live for that moment

4 to get kitchen math over with

5. to know your thoughts

6. to see heaven just for a second and then share it

7. Go to the temple in Oakland

8. go to the ben folds concert next month

8 people i hear by tag

Jen

Telsha

Becky

the Tophams

CCA

Patric 

Molly

DoDo

Just for some though I guess

Sometimes I try to think of something inspiring to write, but when it comes down to it I really don't have anything. Oh well right, so I guess I'll just fill in on what has been going on. Since I have started my incredible journey here in San Francisco I have come across a lot of different types people. Most of them I feel like we are not that different, it would seem that we have the same set of values, trying to do the best we can to get ahead in life. We all have families whom we love and i believe we would be willing to do anything for them to watch them succeed in life, or even help them out. I see my peers at school and the things that at the time are probably really important to them. They enjoy having fun in a way that I guess you could say only brings a temporary happiness. Just at the start of this week i saw four different students have a great time over the weekend with an additional black eye as a sign of self rewarding and not to mention the story that led up to it. Fun...... I don't think I am missing out on anything there. I have also been surprised by a few others who do things that I wouldn't  have thought did those. I keep telling my self that I shouldn't be surprised. I always feel bad for them. There is so much that they are missing out on. I would rather spend my nights at institute, or enjoying my night with friends knowing that we aren't going to regret anything. 

I see those people who are on the streets and wonder how many of them actually have homes to go to at the end of the day. I wonder if I have ever given money to someone who really didn't need it. I see so many people from every part of the world, a really diverse city. I really enjoy it even though there are many differences there are many similarities. For example we are all children of One that knows everything about us. He knows what we need, an how to strengthen them. We all have the opportunity to live with our families for eternity, and enjoy the blessing of the Restored Gospel of Jesus Christ. The only thing is they don't know where to find it. I live in a place where there are only two stakes. Missionaries can't do all of the work, I have been blessed with the opportunity to share the gospel with some of those in my class. That is where it starts, sharing the Gospel. They might not agree with everything you say or believe, and thats okay the important part is sharing it. Who knows maybe in the future they will remember how much the Gospel meant to you and they will remember that. I really didn't know where I was going with this one but I guess it was something I needed to say and remind my self of. Whoever reads this I just want to let you know I love you, even if I don't really know you, I love you.

Great Cooking Equals World Peace

Some thing I thought was funny that my chef instructor said."Imagine two leaders from different nations, who are coming together to solve conflicts or war. If you put these two people into a room and let them discuss their terms and chit chat. When it is time for lunch you have a great chef who makes a remarkable meal. The plating is set amazingly, and the atmosphere is calm and friendly. Then comes the food that totally astounds these two world leaders. They begin to talk of the food they are eating, the conversation changes to better things and all of what once was is now gone. They leave in a completely different mood. They forget what they were even there for. Now if we had brought in a cook who didn't really know what was going on, the food was bad, and they aren't very happy. How do you think that would have turned out. Great cooking and food equals world peace!" -Chef Mike Davis

I got the chance to think for a bit today as i walked the shore of the marina in San Francisco. Wondering of all the great things God has given me. I sometimes take for granted the little things in life that just bring peace to the soul. I've always heard that change is good, although it's not easy. I know that my time here will be well spent. Sometimes I think I am crazy living out here alone. I often reflect of the memories from home and friends. How I miss them so, but this is something that have to overcome. Nobody said it was going to be easy to grow, I just have to keep telling myself I am not alone here in San Francisco. 

"The fog comes on little cat feet. It sits looking over harbor and city on silent haunches and then moves on." - Carl Sandburg 

Well the last couple of days have been spent in deep silence and ponder. Alone in silence is a good time to think about all of the blessing that you have received and also a time to think about what is to come. Remember that silence is good, but don't let take control of the time that you have to explore a new world. Passion is what brings be here to study the art of culinary, and it is the same passion that drives my creativity in the kitchen, and my dear friend that is what I am serving to you. Passion

Well here i go!!!

So today is the day of my first blog experience. I still don't know what I am doing but who knows, maybe i'll get the hang of it. So i am originally from St. George UT,  and have lived there for about eight  years. I spent two years serving a full time mission in Roseville California  for my Savior, and my church. So now I am moving to San Francisco to attend the California Culinary Academy to begin my career. I truly adore my friend and family. These last couple of weeks have been really trying and great. I am grateful for you guys, really I am. I don't think I could have made this far with out all of you. Especially those of you I have recently spent time with. Much love everybody.