“Many people say things happen by chance. Some even say just a mere coincidence or even dumb luck. I have come to believe this was just the way it was supposed to be. I never really knew I was going to be an artist, although how would one really know? I majored in Civil Engineering and I also grew up working at my fathers flooring business (John’s Tile and Marble) so I knew I would work with construction materials, but I never really knew I would take those materials and turn them into beautiful pieces of art. One day I picked up the tools and just started carving. From that moment on I was hooked. I decided it was what I was going to do. It was something I loved.”
 

–Steven Albuquerque is a young entrepreneur in the art industry. He currently opened up a business with another talented artist, who is not only his colleague but also a close friend (Dane M. Wesolko). Steven came from a more industrial background. The majority of his working career was spent in the flooring industry with his father. While in school he focused his studies on construction management and engineering.

–Steven Albuquerque- is an independent artist based in South Florida. Steven’s talent is very rare and unique for several reasons. When most people think about artists they think about a paint brush and a blank canvas. Steven’s idea of art, on the other hand, is to take any type of industrial material and turn it into something beautiful. His paintbrushes are rotary tools and his canvases are building materials, primarily slabs of stone or any type of flooring material. His life was surrounded with construction, mainly due to his father’s flooring business. Due to his involvement in this industry, working with his father and watching him lay stone onto a slab, he began to notice how visually appealing and amazing it was to see how a rough material from the earth could be molded and crafted into an artistic piece that could be applied anywhere one desires. From tiny stones, to enormous rocks, each natural stone is unique next to itself by nature, and it can be made even more unique by one’s lasting impression of images, words, thoughts, and sentiments custom engraved and carved by hand directly onto the rock.

Zeitgeist is one of the original documentaries based on many touchy subjects. It is an important video in my research and understanding of what is going on behind the scenes. It was shared with my so I wish to share it with you. Watch with an open mind and you will open your heart. Do not fear the unknown embrace it with open arms. It is much easier to be negative. However the righteous path is through positivity. So brothers and sisters please enjoy. Don’t stop here. Its all a matter of how far down the rabbit hole you want to go.

Stephen Marley (feat Mos Def) – Hey Baby

I’ve been gone awhile away from you when I hope you overstand
That I got to do what I must do to be a better man
Cause if I was just to act a fool do with myself
Then all my blessings would be cursed my world would be crumbling
It’s a joy when I sit down and think  of the good things that we have
And what we do to make it through when the good turns into bad
Well I hope you find it in your heart and know these words are true
And please don’t fuss because I mist go do what I must do

Hey baby don’t you worry, even though the road is rocky
I’ll be coming home to you again
And if you thought that I was lost, I have to bear my cross
Now I’m free from all these chains

A time and space a different place how perfect we might be
I would be the wind that blows you be that willow tree
And I could never bear the thought of you not by my side
So I would be the one the warmth of day you be the cool of night
And everyday I pray to Jah that one day you will see
And overstand the fact I must fulfill my destiny
I hope you find it in your heart and know these words are true
And please don’t cry you know I must do what I must do

Hey baby don’t you worry, even though the road is rocky
I’ll be coming home to you again
And if you thought that I was lost, I have to bear my cross
Now I’m free from all these chains

Well then it’s not easy, Jah knows I how I try I try
So don’t you get weary (Oh God) Jah knowsI try I try

And God knows, that life is one big road
With alot of signs and turns and twist and curves
Even though the road is rocky
But maintain the ride and keep on rockin
From, city to city backyard to yard
And we, be seein the cites standin under the lights
And the spot is hot it’s cold and lonely at nights
And I’m feenin and I’m dreamin and I’m holdin you tight
But hold on, every single road I rode on
Come to an end and I’m back home again
So baby please don’t cry

Cause nobody knows and it’s no bye bye bye
And our love don’t die with the passin of time
It just grow more, it just keep strong
And even though I’m gone I ain’t movin too far
Your the light through the dark shinnin right through my heart
So my journey just start
Hey baby don’t you worry, even though the road is rocky
I’ll be coming home to you again
And if you thought that I was lost, I have to bear my cross
Now I’m free from all these chains

And if you thought that I was lost, I have to bear my cross
Now I’m free from all these chains

I just finished watching a series of films called The Arrivals. You can view them by visiting the website www.wakeupproject.com . I feel that this documentary was put together very well and is very informative. Some of the information may be hard to take, it might be a little frightening at times. However the truth is not always pretty. I stand behind the information in this documentary only because I myself have done plentiful amounts of research prior and this film has confirmed many of my theories. It has also opened my mind up to new thoughts and ideas.

It is important for humanity to unite as a whole. Without UNITY we will fall. The purpose of me sharing this information is to enlighten and awaken those who are interested in learning the truth. There is constantly a battle for good and evil in our society. You may think that evil is winning. However good will triumph. Please call note to the story of David and Goliath.

Society today as we know it is not the same as it once was. Mankind has been cursed since the beginning of time. We are temped by worldly pleasures. Our values and morals have been thrown away. We consume on a rate larger than production.  We are being tricked and deceived at any possible angle. Our lives have been infiltrated and we are prisoners in our own minds. In order to win this war we must first win the battle within ourselves. Education is the key.

Brothers and sisters I pass this information along only because I care. I know many of you will discard this. Maybe 1 or 2 of you may watch the films. You may even be inspired to do your own research and continue to dig for more and more answers. If I am able to reach at least 1 person than I have reached my goal. Because with the 1 person I know they can reach at least 1 more person.

1. Notice them.
2. Smile at them.
3. Encourage them to think big.
4. Look them in the eye when you talk to them.
5. Ask them about themselves.
6. Let them tell you how they feel.
7. Listen to their stories.
8. Call them on the phone just to say hi.
9. Answer their questions.
10. Ask them their opinions.
11. Give them your undivided attention.
12. Believe what they say.
13. Tell them what you like about them.
14. Delight in their discoveries.
15. Listen to their favorite music with them.
16. Tolerate their interruptions.
17. Suggest better behaviors when they act up or act out.
18. Show up at their games, concerts, and special events.
19. Tell them how much you like being with them.
20. Tell them about yourself.
21. Help them take a stand, then stand with them.
22. Ask them to help you with something.
23. Keep the promises you make to them.
24. Tell them how proud you are of them.
25. Send them a letter, postcard, or e-mail.
26. Introduce them to your friends and family.
27. Make time to be with them.
28. Be excited when you see them.
29. Notice when they grow.
30. Remember their birthdays.
31. Believe in them.
32. Meet their friends and family.
33. Include them in conversations.
34. Laugh at their jokes.
35. Do things together.
36. Respect them.
37. Find a common interest.
38. Do what they like to do.
39. Applaud their success.
40. Contribute to their collections.
41. Read aloud together.
42. Accept them as they are.
43. Share a meal together.
44. Go places together.
45. Build something together.
46. Make decisions together.
47. Help them learn something new.
48. Be honest with them.
49. Encourage them to help others.
50. Let them make mistakes.
51. Admit when you make a mistake.
52. Be nice to them.

United We Stand, Divided We Fall.

United We Stand is a piece that I created in order to loudly pass on the message of unity. We as a society are allowing modern culture to destroy our very exisitence. We need not forget the real truth and strive to overcome such obstacles. United We Stand, Divided We Fall. No matter race, no matter religion, no matter sexual preference we all need to UNITE. The system is designed to keep us seperated. If we allow this we will not only loose the battle, we will have lost the war. Brothers and Sisters unite. Free yourself from mental slavery. Educate and use your talents to change the world.