Will The Miami Heat Win Tonight?

I am so excited about tonights NBA Basketball game. I am looking forward to Lebron James winning his first NBA Championship! He has played at an awesome level this year, but still has room for improvement. He was voted the Leagues MVP (Most Valuable Player) this season but still has room for improvement. That is what is so scary about him. He will get better for years to come. Go Miami!

MY INFLUENCES

When I think about what inluences me, I think about my goals! A goal gives you a sense of direction. Without a goal you dont know where your'e going. To establish a good goal you have to know what you want and what you don't want.
So I think that I am influenced more by what I don't want than anything else.

• I don't want to live in abject poverty so I work hard
• I don't want my children to use drugs, so I dont use them
• I don't want the my children to struggle so I try to provide a better life for them
• I don't want to be a follower, so I lead

I also pay close attention to my surroundings, especially at college. I see things from people attending college that one wouldn't expect from a college student. Many people live their life just taking up space. I want to leave a footprint that states that I strived for excellence daily.

These are just a few of the tools which guide me. I was taught these life-tools by my Great-Uncle Richard Temple Sr. He is 80 years old and says he stills strives to be a better man each day. He also just happens to be my pastor and freind!

CINCO DE MAYO

Don't you just love Cinco de Mayo? I do, because it's my birthday! I don't need alot of gifts or anything like that.  I just thank God that I am well and alive and that I have a lovely family and great freinds to share it with. Doesn't it make you feel special when you wake up in the morning and your children are so excited about your birthday. I guess they enjoy it because they get to share in the going out to dinner part. This is my first birthday as a married man and I am so excited. My wife and the child she is carrying is the best birthday gift a man could ever ask for! All I can do is look to heaven and say , "Thank You Lord!" Happy Birthday to me!

The NBA Playoffs have started!

I am so excited about the 2011 NBA Playoffs. This year has shaped up to be a great round of playoffs for sure. Two of my favorite teams are currently in the playoffs. Sorry the Bulls are not one of them. My two favorite teams are Boston and Miami.  I also like any team that beats the Lakers.  I am also a lifelong Larry Bird fan, so I do hope that Indiana does well since Larry is their GM. I want Lebron James to win the Championship though! I want him and the Miami Heat to shut up all the naysayers. Gooooooooooo Heat!

Cameron Meets Governor Pat Quinn

On Thursday March 31, 2011 I had the pleasure of meeting Illinois Governor Pat Quinn. Governor Quinn was here at Southwestern Illinois Community College in Belleville to make a huge announcement. The announcment was that the state of Illinois approved a 19 million dollar expansion of the Liberal Arts Building.
"One of the great things that Southwestern (Illinois College) is doing and other community colleges are doing is to understand the challenges of the green economy, a green way of thinking, a green way of acting and sustainability," Quinn said.

I had the opportunity to see the sketch of the new addition and although it looks to be very nice, I have some concerns. How can the state of Illinois afford to invest capital into our college while cutting programs which allow single parents to work or go to college?
Why are teachers being laid off all over the state?

Cam & April

Oh, what a joy it is to have a true soul mate! That's exactly what my wife is........my soul mate! We are doing absolutely great thus far on this life-long journey. God is our foundation so I know that we will make it work. Marriage just as any relationship takes alot of committment and hard work. I'm not afraid of either of the aforementioned. Sometimes I simply look to heaven and say, "Thank You Lord", for blessing me with my lovely wife, even though I'm undeserving!

C@ms top 5!

My top five basketball players of all time are as follows and in this order:

1.Michael Jordan - In this photo Michael Jordan has just won his fourth championship. It was also his first that his fahter didn't get to witness because he was brutally murdered.

2.Scottie Pippen- One of my fondest memories of scottie pipen is his dunk on Patrick Ewing in the playoffs. This dunk to date is still recognized as one of the best dunks of all time!

3.Larry Bird- Larry was known as Mr. Clutch or Larry Legend. His team could be down by 10 points with less than 1 minute to play, but as far as Larry was concerned, the game wasn't over. He broke many hearts with his last minute heroic scoring! To me he was one of the best closers ever.

4. Dennis Rodman- Dennis is known as the best rebounder in the history of the NBA. He had an uncanny knack for finding loose balls. No one could even come close to his rebounding skills. His off the court antics marred  his storied career! He was a wild child!

5. Lebron James- lebron is known in the sportsworld as an absolute phenomenon. He is very fast for his size and exceptionally strong. he has done everything in the NBA but win a championship. 2012 may be his year to win though! He is known for his chalk throwing ritual before each game.

Tell me what you think of my top five picks????????