Well, this is our first day of our juice fast. Pam and I were inspired by a movie called "Fat, Sick and Nearly Dead" A film by Joe Cross. It chronicles this Australian Man through a 60 day juice fast. It is amazing as you notice the positive effects it has on his body and health throughout the film. In any case we decided to do it. On this day one I weigh 214 and Pam weighs 264. It's almost lunch so I'm gonna go make my second juice did our first this morning and it was pretty good. I am excited at doing this and at the same time have apprehension at dealing with the fact that I will not be eating solid food. We will see. ! am also posting youtube videos throughout the experience. :)
Saturday, January 05, 2013
First day of Juice Fast
Well, this is our first day of our juice fast. Pam and I were inspired by a movie called "Fat, Sick and Nearly Dead" A film by Joe Cross. It chronicles this Australian Man through a 60 day juice fast. It is amazing as you notice the positive effects it has on his body and health throughout the film. In any case we decided to do it. On this day one I weigh 214 and Pam weighs 264. It's almost lunch so I'm gonna go make my second juice did our first this morning and it was pretty good. I am excited at doing this and at the same time have apprehension at dealing with the fact that I will not be eating solid food. We will see. ! am also posting youtube videos throughout the experience. :)
Saturday, September 22, 2012
Monday, February 13, 2012
My First Speech!!

I did my first speech for Toastmasters last week!! I experienced a joy and excitement that I don't recall feeling in a very long time. I was so high from the experience that all day I was floating on air! I mean it! I was high all day! There's a fear and joy that one experiences when giving a speech, at least from my perspective, that can't be matched. But what really touched my heart was that so many people came up and told me and how they connected with it! WOW!!
I know I have found my calling and I am excited in pursuing it further! throughout my life I have been looking for a way to touch people and make life better for them. To change the world by helping to my own corner better. I now know I have found a way. :)
I'm posting my speech below, as a keep sake for myself, but also to share with anyone who is interested. Stay tuned because there will be more. :)

Epi?!? What’s an Epi?!?!
This is a comment I have heard throughout my life and continue to hear to this day.
Epi is short for Epifanio; the name is of Spanish and Greek origin, it means bringing of light. It also is derived from the feast of the epiphany which is when the Biblical Magi (Three Wise Men)meet the baby Jesus.
I can say that my life has been as unique as the name implies. Born in
One thing about having a name like Epi when your young is you get picked on allot. I heard every name possible, epiglottis, epidermis and some names I cant mention. That being so, I hated my name. So much so that I wanted to change it. When I lived with a particular foster family I petitioned to have my name changed to “Robert
” It was the fathers name but it was just a plain ordinary name; and I wanted so much to be plain and ordinary. I found out it wasn’t going to happen partially because they weren’t going to do it and partially because it cost money. When I entered High school, I was in a group home and had been working for awhile. I had been saving my money and was determined to change my name. I was very active in school and had met up with a girl I really liked. When she asked my name I grudgingly told her it was Epi. “Epi? What a cute name” she said. I suddenly realized, maybe Epi wasn’t such a bad name after all.
I graduated High school and decided to keep my name. I met my wife and decided to ask her to marry me. Fortunately for me she said yes and I was ecstatic. But something happened that was even more profound for me and I don’t think I ever told her. When we decided to marry she decided to take my last name in place of her maiden name. I displayed a tough and confident exterior but I was still very insecure about myself and my name. That this woman had the faith and love in me that she would take my name had a bigger impact on me than her saying yes to my proposal.
We started a family and moved to
My wife stuck with me and together we decided to make a whole sale change and move to
I came to Toastmasters because I am ready to make another change. I want to help people and I love to talk. So I figured I better learn to communicate more effectively in order to do this. I also want to write a book I want to share what I have learned and hopefully help others. And finally I want to start my own company and I think communication is an important part of that.
What is an Epi? I am Epi, a man experiencing this wonderful journey in life. One that I share with you today and invite you to be a part of in the days to come.
Thursday, September 08, 2011
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Friday, June 24, 2011
Fire The Grid
It is time. Each human being on our precious planet feels that we are living a time of major changes. The Earth is giving us clear signs that she is on a path of transformation and because we live and depend on her, we are experiencing this with her. This letter is a call to bring us all together as ONE. On November 11, 2011 at 11:11 GMT we will gather collectively as one Heart, one Soul, one deeply loving thought. In doing so, we are joining our voices to the most ancient and wise cultures of this planet, our big brothers and sisters, the ancient ones of the First Nations. They have brought us the most precious teaching - that all we see outside of us, the earth, the mountains, the oceans, the galaxies, every living thing, what we see, feel, taste, touch and smell - each can be found inside our hearts. They have also taught us that what we are living in our lives, our outside world, is in fact a direct reflection of our inner feelings and thoughts. All is interconnected. Separation is an illusion. There is only UNITY. To support this teaching, the scientific community discovered during the 9/11 event that Earth's magnetic field is influenced by the magnetic field of our hearts. This field of the heart is 5000 times stronger than our brains! Considering this information, it is therefore certain we can influence the world around us in a positive way from within if we choose. This means we can collectively and consciously create a more harmonious, respectful, peaceful, abundant and just world for all. Until now, most of our economy's expenses have been directed at war and destruction whether it is on earth, at sea or in space. Most major countries, even poor countries, spend more money on war than on creating better, healthier communities for their population. How can we expect to survive as a species if we continue to put the majority of our energy and major financial resources on ths negative path? The answer is obvious. We can not. Wonderful discoveries in health and new energy devices that could end poverty and diseases are blocked by the greed and ego of a few individuals. We have let this nonsense get out of hand to the point where the greed and power hunger of a few has taken precedence over Life itself. Love is Life and in its absence, Life disappears. As conscious human beings, it is our duty to take responsibility for what is happening around us and in our lives. We each have a role to play and we must do what is right to reestablish balance, each in our own personal field of expertise, in our work place, in our houses, our communities, our cities, our countries. All of this done with love, honesty and integrity, for the good of all. We are all important and precious human beings and we depend on each other to live. We can change this turmoil into a positive future for our children and our children's children. We can take that energy used towards destruction and redirect it to build a new social structure based on caring and sharing that will cover the basic needs of every human being - that we finally live in harmony and respect with Nature and also with each other. So that no one on Earth lacks for anything any longer. Imagine what those billions of dollars can do when redirected towards peaceful applications. We are billions and we are ONE. There are more positive, peaceful and loving people in our world than there are fearful and egotistical ones. The thing is, we are not yet as well organized as they are. In order to succeed, we must first go into our hearts and join our positive coherent thoughts simultaneously to bring an intense and convincing feeling that this new world is already here and real. After that, we put those good thoughts and intentions into actions so they take root in reality. In "The Isaiah Effect", Gregg Braden talks about scientific studies that have proven time and again that a small group of individuals meditating can influence the crime scale of an entire city. It has been calculated that we need only thesquare root of 1% of a given population to influence the rest of a community. This means that we need only a few thousand people meditating together simultaneously with their positive feelings to influence the whole world. Dr. Emoto's "The Hidden Messages in Water" and Dr. Lynne Taggert's "The Field" have also showed us with their research that our thoughts can influence matter. Keep in mind that what we are living right now is but a reflection of our inner selves. We have collectively chosen what is happening to us and around us adn we are now giving ourselves the most precious lesson of all - to REMEMBER who we really are, loving Light Beings and powerful creators. This is why we are calling upon you. You the sons and daughters, the children and adolescents, the fathers and mothers, the grand-fathers and grand-mothers, the artists, the scientists, the inventors and the simple workers, who have a great positive influence on people around you, who are already helping to bring this new consciousness to life. You, more than anyone else, can show the example by coming together as ONE and inviting people to connect onNovember 11, 2011 at 11:11 GMT. Meditate, pray, chant, dance your joy for life, visualizing from your hearts with intensely positive feelings. If you are near a sacred site, go there if you can and use the powerful energies of the Earth as an amplifier. Visualize a world of harmony, joy and peace, a world with clean water, air and soil free of pollution, where everyone cares for each other. Think about it - if everyone put the other person first, no one would lack for anything anymore because the exchange of energy will flow freely. Remind yourselves that you are loved, that you are each a unique Soul and then express your gratitude for the experience of being alive on this wonderful blue planet. "Brother to brother, heart to heart, one for the other, near or far. No boundary, no reason can ever tear us apart." - Bradfield We are spiritual beings on a human journey. Let's tilt the balance to our advantage. Let us join in our similarities instead of dissolving in our differences. We can achieve this together when our thoughts and actions flow unconditionally from our hearts, hand in hand with respect, forgiveness, compassion and Love for every living thing. The hour is at hand ot bring a new consciousness to humankind and to begin the Era of Universal Peace. IT IS TIME. Namaste. - Annie Tremblay (Anael) www.FIRETHEGRID.org
Tuesday, June 21, 2011
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Monday, May 02, 2011
More Change

Well there their have been more changes going on; I lost my job. Actually I got laid off, it came as quite a shock but I'm not bitter. You also wish things could have happened differently but I think it's best to let it be and move on.

I was given a month severance which is really good and doesn't put us in an immediate bind. I have put my resume out but I am not sure really what I am going to do. I'm not sure if I should stay in IT and focus in that career field; Or if I should explore other areas in which I have had interest in. I spoke with my lovely wife and we have decided that this week I will take and just relax and meditate and see what comes of it. ( I just had a Deja Vu (wow))
Blesssings
Thursday, April 14, 2011
Change

I think it's time to change my profile pic. I no longer have as much hair and have seem to gain some weight since when it was taken. :o)
Speaking of change I have noticed a great deal of change going on in my life lately. My son is leaving the nest and joining the air force, I have to move out of my current dwelling, my car engine blew and is no longer drivable, my wife had become seriously ill like no other time since I have known her, and I think I am about to experience a change in my job. All if this has happened within the last 30 days.

I am starting to notice that other people are experiencing significant change and their lives and I am wondering what the meaning behind it is. I am thinking out loud that this may be a preparation for maybe something bigger later on in life.

Getting back the the changes in my life, I am learning that although they have initially been scary or unsettling, causing me to be somewhat worried and fearful; that they have been the beginning to something better in my life and the lives of those whom are close to me. I am learning that if I let go of the worrying and fear and trust that this is for a greater reason that I currently do not know about; things will work out and usually for the better.

Blessings
Wednesday, March 23, 2011
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Monday, July 27, 2009
Wow, I've been gone for a long time!!!!

Wow, I've been gone for a long time! I just looked at my last post and I was amazed! I don't know why but I have gone through a dry spell in my blogging. I cannot explain why, I only know that I did not feel like blogging. I would go to the site and want to write something but nothing came out.
The reason I'm writing now is because many things have happened and I guess I feel inspired again. I hope to write about these changes in future post but I will just go over them briefly here.
I found a new Job and I am very excited about it
My Son has graduated high school and is starting college and on top of that I think we are both working to stregthen our relationship. I cna't even begin to describe my joy and happiness at this
My wife is going back to school to get her BSN and her RN

we just moved into a new house
My girls are going to school together at Metro Arts, a good Arts charter school
We decided to stay in Arizona (for now) :o)
Josh and I joined Habitat for Humanity

Blessings
Monday, March 30, 2009
The Divine Matrix

I've been reading this really interesting and wonderful book called the Divine Matrix written by Gregg Braden. I have heard about Greg and how he has utilized his scientific background to research and prove allot of spiritual beliefs. Initially I didn't pay it any mind thinking how can a scientific mind understand emotion and spirituality? From reading this book I have felt more love and understanding than ever before. For me, being a techy nerd myself, everything makes more sense. And now since I understand it in my head, I can feel it in my heart.
You can also look this up on youtube if you feel adventurouse!!
Blessings and Luv
Thursday, March 19, 2009
THINKING - Need to catch Up
Saturday, February 07, 2009
Going Mobile!!!!! Again

We have decided to move again!!! We're going back east. Currently we're looking at North Carolina but we're are leaving ourselves open to just about anything. I can't quite pinpoint what it is, call it "a calling, a yearning, a feeling; All I know is I have this intense feeling to move back east.

Arizona is beautiful and I have discovered a new appreciation for the outdoors and nature. This land of big sky is truly remarkable. But I do miss the change of seasons, the green and the trees. It's amazing when I lived in Pa how I took all of that for granted.

It's funny I feel the excitement of a child opening their first gift. I didn't realize how much I missed it. The only thing I have to do now is be patient (which I have a very hard time doing). I have been to three interviews already and they have been offered to someone else. Although frustrated, I have learbed from all three. I know it will happen when it's suppose to happen, I just have to keep reminging myself. :o)
hoping your well
Blessings
Wednesday, January 21, 2009
Miscellaneouse ramblings

in a state of influence from a liquid we created (smirnoff ice) to let go of the ego mind or better yet to release us from it.
My oldest duaghter told me the other day that she was told by some other art students that you are not an artist unless you do drugs. This got me pretty upset, even though I knew what they were trying to say I didn't like the message. I did my fare amount of substances when I was younger. I did some really intense writing during these episodes. When I woudl review my writing I was impressed by the honesty and lack of inhibition. So I would understand why someone would make a statement like "you're not an artist unless you do drugs". But... you don't need to do drugs to be an artists. the beautiful thing about being an artist is that an artists communicates from a different perspective and medium. Some are better when they do drugs but many are without doing drugs. I am not saying that you need to or not need to do drugs, Even though I do not like them I think that is an individual preference. WHat I'm saying is that drugs do not the artist make. The artist is you whether you do drugs or not. The beauty that is us through our expression is what makes us artists. Like anything else, some of us are better than others but that doesn't diminish our own ability to express what we feel. It just means that those who can dothis more easily are called artist. Just like those who can run faster are called athletes. Everyone can run, just some people can run faster and farther.
any who.. those are my miscellaneouse ramblings for the day

Blessings



