Drifting...

No, I'm not talking about car drifting, or Tokyo drift, or whatever...
I mean when you are talking to someone, or someone is talking to you rather and you're not really interested in what they are saying?
Your mind starts to drift, your eyes may even drift to the side, or in my case totally glaze over.
Then you snap back to reality and realize this person is STILL talking to you and you are suprised they are still in front of you!
Thats been happening a LOT lately... I can probably count on one hand the people I actually pay attention to.

-Sam-

Cheerleaders

Yes boys, get your eyes ready for the Cheerleaders of the Korean Soccer team that played in the FIFA World Cup!

Me, Rob and the Entourage were at Lotte World, Korea's most famous amusement park. We had no clue they were going to be there performing! And were lucky enough to meet them and get some awesome shots!

I was a cheerleader for a long time, I even coached and always wondered what cheerleaders were like in other countries. Well as far as Korea goes it is a little differant than the States.

First there was the leader of the pack... he got the crowd pumped and kept the performers going, and on track...

In addition to cheering the girls also played the drums, pretty cool! In the States we have signs and the big ol' horn to make ourselves louder.

And finally, a ballet section of the performance! We never had a ballerina cheer section. It was pretty cool! (She played the drums too)

More photos can be found at http://www.samanthastark.com/

-Sam-

Meet Laura

As most of you know I LOVE photography! One of my favorite subjects to shoot is people, but models are kind of hard to come by out here.

So meet Laura, an aspiring model and myself and 2 other potential photographers went out to the wilds of Korea and shot her!

With a camera that is...

While it was a beautiful day to shoot, and I got some good images it is a models job to inspire the photographer.

Just being pretty isn't enough, and sadly by the middle of the day I was bored with our subject.

Just like photographers, models need to study and practice.

-Sam-

Take me or leave me from RENT

Although I am not a lesbian (sorry ladies) I still love this song and its message. One of the greatest lessons I was raised with is to always be yourself. If someone doesn't like you for who you are then who needs 'em!

-Sam-

Moving On

I have been battling with the decision to stay in or get out of the military. I think the best answer is a happy medium, so I've decided to switch to the Navy Reserves!

I wasn't quite ready to leave the security of the military but want to move on profesionally and wasn't quite sure how to do that... and the reserves is the perfect balance! I still get a paycheck (although significantly less!) But that's ok.

I get to keep my active duty benefits, hey I deserve it, by the time I make the switch I will have been active duty for 7 years! And the benefits that come with the reserves.

This way I can pursue the things that are really important to me and like finishing school! I am sometimes so burnt out at the end of the day I'm glad I'm not taking any classes! I can pursue a happy and healthy relationship which I can't do while I'm active duty. It so hard to know who to trust and I want to be around people, family and friends I know.

-Sam-

Feeling Better

WooHoo!

Finally starting to feel better, still stressed at work but at least I'm not faking all my smiles and good moods any more.

Thanks to good friends and people who ACTUALLY love me :D

My anxiety still spikes from time to time but getting better. I'll be happy when I can open my email without holding my breath.



Sounds about right ;)

Been watching Smallville, just about to wrap up Season 8. Superman is my favorite superhero... Ah Clark Kent... the man of my dreams!

Love a man in uniform... Especially one who stands for truth and justice!

-Sam-

Where Did That Come From?

Its Friday night and Monsoon season is in full swing so I'm in for the night.

And for SOME reason, I have NO idea How or Why this popped into my head!

My brother and I used to watch Ren and Stimpy ALL THE TIME! And one song they sang is called I'm Gonna Be A Monkey...

Unfortunately I couldn't find the actual video from the show.

Enjoy! ;)

I needed something happy to think about today, so I decided to think about my puppy-dog. It might have been a sad subject but he's so fun to remember!

He is an Akbash Dog, and this breed is SO CLOSE to being AKC (American Kennel Club) registered! He was pretty easy to train too! Smart, lovable and very expressive. His face can tell you everything he is thinking. And wow did he love to play!

Even though my cat Nala wasn't his biggest fan he still liked to play with the cats! In Italy (well Europe in general) they don't declaw cats.

And after playing with them no-holds barred he did have some scratches and scars on his snout.

I miss and love my puppy... Thanks for the happy thoughts Teddy!

-Sam-

No Contact...

MEANS NO CONTACT!!!!!

NONE

NADA

I'm not as weak as you think!

-Sam-

All Dogs Go To Heavan

I ran across this little debate a long time go. Then it fell off the grid and a LONG time later it ended up in my email again! So I wanted to share it all with you.

This is the fight between 2 churches right across the street from each other.

I like to think All Dogs Go To Heaven... great movie too!

"All dogs go to heaven"

"Only humans go to heaven read the bible"

"God loves all his creatures. Dogs included"

"Dogs don't have souls this is not open for debate"

"Catholic dogs go to heaven. Presbyterian dogs can talk to their Pastor"

"Converting to Catholicism does not magically grant your dog a soul"

"Free dog souls, with conversion"

"Dogs are animals. There aren't any rocks in Heaven either."

"All rocks go to Heaven"

So Catholics FOR THE WIN! FTW

Thats where my Cat Taunting, Hyper Active, Water Loving, Babyfaced boy Teddy is! Just waiting to Play!

-Sam-

Random Thought...

Ok, Almost time to stop being Emo...

Its That Time...

I have had a wonderful and unique experience to travel the world and I have loved it. Italy, Greece, Korea, Japan, Spain, Africa and my personal favorite Montenegro.

But I think its time to come back home to the States for a bit.

I have made wonderful friends and great enemies

I have seen pure joy and pure hate

I have experienced the brightest hearts and the darkest hearts

Its time for me to come home and be around people I know. People who are established in the community and can't get away with lying as easily as they do overseas.

-Sam-

Another One Bites the Dust...

Gumby has gone down!

The vote has been cast!

He is officially voted off the island and out of the Kwon-Soo Hut!

Get Out!

Stay Out!

3 rules of the Kwon-Soo Hut

1.) No Drama

2.) NO DRAMA!

3.) Minimal Ass-Hattery!

Well he brought drama and Ass-Hattery to the MAX!

Oh, and that "free round-trip ticket" That was supposed to be used for my mom... NEVER EXISTED!

So again! Another one bites the dust!

-Sam-