A Day In The Life

Forgive & Forget

2009-09-18T20:21:00.001-07:00

I don't know what's going on with my life anymore. After getting this insurance I'm going to make appt to get checked out for my teeth and also for depression. It's fucking weird talking about it, but I'm writing this to remind myself in a year where i am. Or maybe even in 6 months.

09/18/09

Plans

2009-08-31T23:50:00.000-07:00

I am currently 22 in New Jersey time. I'm still 21 here.

Notes to self

1. Be more positive

2. Continue to try and be more healthy

3. Stop giving yourself a hard time with photography. It's only been a year and something with the camera.

4. Enjoy life

5. Don't taking things for granted

Dreams From Cannibal Island

2009-07-28T15:29:00.001-07:00

Things are going good in some ways and things are pretty shitty in some other ways. I spent a good amount at the doctor this month, but things are fine.

I have been having a lot of fun taking pictures lately. My 2 years with my camera are coming up and i'm very very excited. As corny as it sounds this is the only hobby I have and it keeps me in good shape.

www.flickr.com/minoritythreat

California this weekend

New Jersey on the 11th

The Way His Collar Falls

2009-06-21T14:03:00.000-07:00

This is some sick dream I'm having. Maybe some sick joke my friends are playing on me. Am I really in Arizona? I know i'm going to wake up in Mij's room tomorrow and struggle to find a goodfellow's shirt. This is so unreal. It finally hit me last night while I was driving home in that lonely desert.

"Leif and I are on the train to New York in car 1399.
There's a guy with a quarter in his ear
and I've seen Leif only once in the past two months.
His hair is sticking up a little in the front. He's losing it just a bit. When I get home tonight I'll miss him in Hampshire.
I'll miss his glasses and the way he writes in purple pen,
the way his collar falls to the left.
Have you seen his ankles lately?
I know he's next to me.
I feel his sweater here,
but when I'm sleeping it's only green sheets and the hair down my legs.
I think I'll write you, Leif, when I'm near Tuesday,
sometime before you go and I'm back on the train."

The Motivational Song

2009-06-11T14:08:00.000-07:00

In better news :

Next month I will be taking photos of Marilyn Manson/Slayer. You don't have an idea of how much this means to me haha. I have worked very hard.

My dad also comes home tomorrow!!!

Horror

2009-06-11T13:27:00.000-07:00

So, it's kind of weird to write this because it's been such a long time coming to where I am now. A while ago I developed something that made me feel extremely weak and I couldn't tell you what It was. It's this thing that made me feel extremely unhappy, and I know I should have done something with it. I went on vacation, I went to school, and I did all these things even when I was feeling like crap. When you're used to some pain you kinda forget about it. You feel as it will eventually go away. Part of it was also this lazyness inside of me that I have.

About a week ago I finally went to a doctor and I got back my results back on Monday. I was told that my glucose is high and this is most likely due to diabetes. My dad has it and it also runs in his side of the family. To some of you it might seem that i'm making a big deal out of it, but I'm extremely happy. I have big hopes about starting to feel better. I want to be able to do things and not feel like there's something wrong with me. I want to be able to play with my dogs for more than hour. I also want to become healthier.

I figured I would post this because it's an extremely important point in my life. After tomorrow when I go do my test, i hope that i come home with a new view. I'm not scared the most about the test, but more about what could possibly be wrong, and if they can fix it.

2009-06-02T14:45:00.000-07:00

I feel like shit. I'm just going to keep to myself for a bit.

I want to move back home. I belong there.

A tale...

2009-05-04T11:38:00.000-07:00

Alright, listen to me. You pull up right where she lives, right? Before you get outta the car, you lock both doors. Then, get outta the car, you walk over to her. You bring her over to the car. Dig out the key, put it in the lock and open the door for her. Then you let her get in. Then you close the door. Then you walk around the back of the car and look through the rear window. If she doesn't reach over and lift up that button so that you can get in: dump her.

Never Meant

2009-04-21T02:08:00.000-07:00

I haven't wrote here in a while. An actual post on how my life is going and so. I like to write since i can look back in the future i guess.

My dad recently became a truck driver so the days spent now are just me and my mother. It's very similar to how I grew up for the first half of my life. It seems like something is missing..

I am still continuing to take photographs. After moving to Arizona it seems that I have expanded my list of bands who I have done. In the end this is what i want to do. I want to be able to do a show in some house but still be able to do a huge band that is well known on television and the media. We all have dreams..

That's it for now. Tomorrow I'll be seeing Gaslight Anthem. Vanessa is coming down/up (where do i live?) which is going to rule.

2009-04-18T02:38:00.003-07:00

I love my life.

No Music

2009-03-18T21:56:00.001-07:00

Posting from the airport. On my way home. Finally.

hm

2009-03-18T15:06:00.001-07:00

Tonight I leave AZ to go to New Jersey for a week. I'm super excited and nervous.

Shoulda Oughta

2009-03-15T00:37:00.000-07:00

I'm very lonely right now. If only you were here I would melt.

All I have been listening to is Tim Barry.

For You To Notice

2009-03-12T17:56:00.001-07:00

I have two things to Update

1. Last night I officially booked my tickets to go home for a little bit. So, that means I will be in New Jersey from the 19th till the 30th.

Hi United Blood, Menlo Pizza, Ray, Gfern, Creepz, Mij, Cleary, Sean, Al, Kevin, Lauren, Karebear, and everyone else.

2. There are two releases coming out soon which have photos on mine in the layout. One of them is Mother Of Mercy ( Six Feet Under) and the other will be End Of A Year (Deathwish Inc.)

Thank you to both f those labels for asking me. In my opinion there are some great photographers out there who they could have asked.

I Saw Water

2009-03-11T00:44:00.000-07:00

One of my favorite weeks last year. Pellinore/Surrondings tour.

I was never your boyfriend

2009-03-10T01:15:00.000-07:00

This is the last proof of me being in New Jersey

Unplugged

2009-03-08T22:47:00.000-07:00

Hey...

I'm dying to know

do you like dreaming of things

so impossible or only the practical

or ever the wild or waiting through all of your bad days

just to end them with someone you care about..

or do you like making out

and long drives and brown eyes

and guys that just

don't quite fit in

yeah, do you like them?

so yes, i'll see you there.

Waiting...

2008-12-17T20:18:00.000-08:00

I really miss this blog a lot. I don't even take the time out of my day anymore, which I guess is really unfortunate. I must talk about my new job and how these past months I have been extremely happy with my own life. It's the first time where I have worked a lot and made money to keep my own self happy. I also bought a few things which is so cool! I finally bought a new lens for my camera which is so refreshing. Last month I was also published in Revolver magazine for my second time! I'm seriously so lucky.

But you know what sucks?

I'm leaving New Jersey is about or less than a month. My plan is to come back in June, but life is so weird. Who knows what could happen between now and then? My plan is to drive back across the country and stop at places to see people I know. It's been a dream of mine for a bit now. But how do i leave my family? Could I?

I'll get back to you.....

The 11th Hour

2008-10-20T13:31:00.000-07:00

I hate the fall and the winter. I guess It's that time that It makes me miserable whenever It gets really chilly outside. I wish I had someone to spend it with...It's been a long time. That kind of stuff gets to you after a while.

My sleep pattern changed

2008-10-04T13:36:00.000-07:00

I have been in a great state of mind as of lately. I've been living my life every day with something exciting happening. In reality this is what I've been looking for all my life.

With my new job it's been a great month.

Truth Of My Youth

2008-09-29T21:53:00.000-07:00

Sometimes I feel like I am in control of everything around me. But other times I feel like the most lonely person in the world.

What a shitty fucking feeling

Standing On The Edge Of Summer

2008-09-15T20:07:00.001-07:00

I just got home from taking photos of Flogging Molly. It was an amazing experience.

Please please let me do this for the rest of my life.

Sunday Morning Coming Down

2008-09-09T23:36:00.000-07:00

Today during my job at the pizza place I had just left for a delivery when I saw such a crazy accident. As I was waiting to make a left onto the parking lot a stolen vehicle came and struck the person's car right in front of me. Two cops quickly got out and pulled out their guns.

That moment right there feels so artificial. I keep going back on it and thinking about what could have happened If things had gone different. I think about what I would have left and how my family would be reacting. Stuff like that makes me feel really lonely in this world.

I don't know why I'm writing this. I guess It's a way for me to talk about stuff I don't normally do.

London's Burning

2008-09-07T09:54:00.001-07:00

Don't ever take anything for granted.

Convinced I'm wrong

2008-09-06T09:50:00.001-07:00

I'm at that point in my life where If I don't tell someone something I'm going to explode.

Our Youth Is Wasted

2008-09-01T11:46:00.000-07:00

Today I turned 21. I guess it's kinda crazy thinking about it, because ever since I was a kid I always had this imagination that I wanted to stay young. Sometimes It feels as if our better years are when we are more naive. Believe it or not I feel old even though 21 is such a low number. I just wish my birthday wasn't always on September 1st. It's basically the end of summer and everyone is caught up in getting ready for school and moving away.

Thank you to my friends for hanging out last night and for the calls. I had ice cream with Michelle then I had it with more friends.

I'm still happy about my life. I'm still excited about upcoming shows. I'm still straight edge. I'm still going to school.

"I'm somebody now, Harry. Everybody likes me. Soon, millions of people will see me and they'll all like me. I'll tell them about you, and your father, how good he was to us. Remember? It's a reason to get up in the morning. It's a reason to lose weight, to fit in the red dress. It's a reason to smile. It makes tomorrow all right. What have I got Harry, hm? Why should I even make the bed, or wash the dishes? I do them, but why should I? I'm alone. Your father's gone, you're gone. I got no one to care for. What have I got, Harry? I'm lonely. I'm old." -Requiem For A Dream

Dancing In The Dark

2008-08-13T20:35:00.003-07:00

I have my friends and they know who they are. I don't like people intruding into my personal life.

The Higher

2008-08-10T20:48:00.000-07:00

I used to believe that i didn't know what was in store for my future, or what i wanted to do.

I guess that has changed in the past few years

Back Home

2008-07-28T11:28:00.000-07:00

I'm currently waiting for my flight at the Santa Barbara airport. I have been in California since last wednesday for Sound And Fury. I guess now that I'm here I'm thinking of how sad I am to be going back home and start working again every day. I had this amazing time where I got to see friends from all over the place be at this festival. It was really cool to be able to see some bands play out here and see how much they improved. I even had a few people recognize and talk to me about my pictures..which is really really cool. Ill stop now before I go into many pages about this weekend. Take care and see you soon.

Santa Barbara

2008-07-25T15:17:00.000-07:00

I'm currently laying on the grass right outside of the venue. It's such a nice shade, so I fugred I would update this. - just saw }he carrier and lie and wait...two really great bands that you should be excited about. Also, I found out I can take pictures of every single band on the festival which is really cool. huge thanks to bob shedd for the chance. Oh yeah all I have been doing is sending photo emails to shely. hahahaha. Until next time.....

Troubled Waters

2008-07-24T13:42:00.001-07:00

I just arrived at my actual hotel in Carpinteria. We are getting this kid from the train then hitting up The Mongoloids show which is an hour away. Its been fun as of lately. Peace!

Troubled Waters

2008-07-24T13:42:00.000-07:00

I just arrived at my actual hotel in Carpinteria. We are getting this kid from the train then hitting up The Mongoloids show which is an hour away. Its been fun as of lately. Peace!

Seals

2008-07-23T17:34:00.000-07:00

I stayed up all night and then departed from New Jersey to California at 7 in the mornihg. I almost missed my flight which was so nerve wrecking hah. I then said bye to my parents and got on. My playlist consisted of Coldplay, Kanye West, and Death Cab For Cutie. I then arrived In Santa Barbara at noon..which by the way was the smallest airport I have ever seen in my life. Got picked up and headed to where I am now in Morroe Bay. We got food, bought a shark, cinnamon rolls. and now I'm laying on my bed. We might go see Batman tonight..pretty excited. Anyways. I'll keep you updated when something cool happens.

Finding Faith

2008-07-09T23:13:00.000-07:00

So I'm currently in Baltimore hanging out at Joes house. He's in this band Surroundings that you should give a chance. I guess this brings me to the reason why I'm here and why I'm up at 2 am writing this. I am currently on tour with a band from my state called Pellinore. The day basically started by me waking up to my mother at 12pm screaming at me If I wanted some tamales. Haha. I love my mom, she's this crazy lady that has been through a lot and its still cool with me being able to do what I'm really into. Anyways, I met up at Frankie's house at 2, then we made our way to Baltimore. The show was really cool. I was way impressed with this band Deep Sleep from around here. Pellinore sounded so good, along with Surroundings and Pulling Teeth. What a great show. Also should mention that It was day 1 of the World Darkness release shows. So. this brings me here. Sitting by myself while everyone is chilling. Tomorrow we play Edison, so It should be really really good. Goodnight and love you all.

Farewell

2008-06-26T17:03:00.000-07:00

In the middle of traveling around, working insane amounts of hours, never being home, and trying to feel like I am important...

You forget about the most important people in the world. I guess I am regretting that right now.

Dead At Birth

2008-06-21T12:34:00.000-07:00

I got nothing but I still got friends
I'm fucking broke but I still make ends
I love my family
And all the friends who stood by me

Coming In Numbers

2008-06-18T14:25:00.001-07:00

Well, first of all, if someone other than me can take the picture, then I don't think It's a picture worth taking. Let them do it. -Glen E. Friedman

Steppin' Stone

2008-06-17T23:43:00.000-07:00

Piano Man

2008-06-17T22:28:00.000-07:00

There is seriously nothing better in this world than thinking about life, being inspired, being excited about your life, and realizing that home is the most comfortable place in the world.

My two years of taking photos is coming up soon. I can't wait to make a big post about it.

Owe You Nothing

2008-06-15T22:54:00.000-07:00

My schedule for July

July 1-10th I will be In Edison
July 11th-18th On tour with Pellinore/Surroundings
July 18th-22nd in Edison
July 23rd to July 29th in California

Life couldn't be better!!!

This Is How I disappear

2008-06-11T01:06:00.000-07:00

I guess the only thing I'm afraid of in this world is being alone for the rest of my life. Even though sometimes I find myself in situations that I don't know how I got into or should be fortunate about...I am always scared of the future.

" I'm complicated, so frustrating. I know you hate it, but I just can't fake it. You've seen my world's at war, when I unlock my door. Showed you things I hoped you never see. You just said "Oh George, you could be so much more." "You've lost your way, it's a damn shame."-Blacklisted

A Hazy Shade Of Winter

2008-05-27T13:06:00.000-07:00

On Saturday night I had the opportunity to photograph Ezec right after he was done with his performance. He was real cool about everything and was very nice about taking about five photos. He actually made me feel real comfortable which was great. It's nerve wrecking for me at least to do stuff such as that.

Huge shout out to cousin Joe & Black N Blue for basically allowing me to do the best stuff in the world.

I know Why

2008-05-26T21:53:00.000-07:00

As you can see In the summer of 2006 I started a blogspot. I don't know who told me I should start one..but I know I started because It was my way of showing photos I had taken.

I decided a couple days ago that I really wanted to bring this website back. So, I deleted every single post but the first one I ever made to remind myself why I started it. I don't know how long this will last, but I am hoping It will for years.

My name is Manuel Arturo Mares but I am known as Manny Mares. In this blog I will often talk about my trips around the USA, my job at Target, or encounters that I had in my day. I reside in Edison, NJ and I'm approaching my 21st birthday on September 1st. I should also mention the fact that my photography has increased by a whole lot since the first time I started this blog. I have been published, traveled to a few states, and have gotten my name out to a few people.

I enjoy photography, mexican food, getting up at noon, and road trips. I also like Ice cream.

Introduction

2006-09-15T21:16:00.000-07:00

Thanks for checking this out. Most of my pictures are in black and white.. but sometimes i might put up color ones. I'll be doing this as often as i can. I'm attending college in the spring and working, so i'm hoping i can have time to do it. Talk to you soon!

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