New thing

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All those listed above are the new things in my life. My wife and I have made quite a niche for ourselves here in Central Florida. With two years under my belt I have changed degree programs At school from Graphic Design to the preferred Digital Cinematography.

Little by little I'm not only learning the details on being a Cinematographer but, more importantly I've learned balance. Previously when given any kind of project wether it be school, film, household I would completely absorb myself in the given assignment/project. Even at the expense of others around me. The real trick in being success full in anything you put your mind to is balance. I've just began to tap into this uncharted territory in myself. To get to this point I had to cut out certain things in my life. I came to the realization that it wasn't really the one thing that was keeping me from succeeding but it was how I dealt with it was what made it my downfall.

My obsession with anything StarWars was the "thing" that I let take over me.

It's been three months now and I have no idea what is going on in the world of StarWars other than in two years Celebration 6 will take place again here in Orlando. Partly inspired by the sabbatical that our pastor took. I decided three months ago that after the last StarWars Weekends at Disney's hollywood Studios that that will be the time where I begin my sabbatical. The time off includes no websites, blogs, twitter personalities, etc until Celebration 6. I can not willingly seek out information on anything related to StarWars. I'm sure that includes some major events like the previously announce bluray releases and clone wars season 4 premiere.

The etc above is a big deal for me. The etc.. became the midshare that StarWars had on me. As anyone knows I had StarWars on my mind 24/7. So with the help from the awesome Cale Duncan I've take strides on replacing that mind share with more Bible centric teachings and school/career related things. Yes some are sad to see my yoda voice fall to the wayside but yes that too has to go.

I have stayed away from broadcasting this until now for the reason that the mere act of letting people know about this too early on would feed into the mind share. That would hinder me from completely severing it. That's what I did this is the first time I have even type the words star and wars together in months. Just this passed weekend I tried letting it creep back in a little with the idea of connecting to youth at an event we as leaders put on at church. That in itself , even for good, was a bit too much for me. Now this. The final notion of StarWars for a long time.

This silencing out of anything that triggers obsessive (more on that later) tendencies that are not God, Wife or school related is somehthing I plan to master little by little.

I have to hand it to HIM

No really, God really comes through when you sit down and truly seek him as the center of your life. Just a bout a year ago on my birthday, I came to the realization that I needed to get my life in order. I was not a kid any more I had to grow up. So from there I began take charge and pray and think of Gods plan for the rest of my life. at that time I wasn't in school I had decided to take a break but deep down inside I knew I had to go back but I lost my scholarship and everything so it was too difficult. Not to mention I was torn between staying here or pursuing my dreams of going of going to Full Sail and making films (im thinking about being a cinematographer).
To fast forward a bit almost 22 engaged to Kristina M. Selecky preparing for our wedding then embarking on our jouney to central Florida to stat our lives together. WOW WOW WOW WOW WOW What a change!!! Im so glad to have found some so amazing. I remember growing up before a new school year would start I would say a prayer that would go some thing like this: "God, if its your plan please let me see the woman you have for me I don't want to miss her" and I didn't. I found her at a video shoot I was doing for the childrens ministry. From there we became friends and then Passion happened. Not only would I never forget the time we sat next to each other before the first day and how Amy got me to talk about those stars on the screen. It was a good way of making me talk to her cuz next thing I know I was in an all out conversation about our dreams and passions, But I will never forget the drive up when I sat next to her and we were playing word spell on her iphone and our hands grazed (for the first time) because she didn't move. I knew from there she was special.....

I have to say to the person out there that is reading this don't be down that life isn't really going your way stick it out stay true and remember that God has a story that He is writing Called Your Life that the He is willing to finish.

Here's a vid she gave me a the other day. I combines her favorite band (Relient K) and my favorite movies (uh I think you know the answer to that) here ya go:



I thought it was interesting how they compared the life story in the sing to that of Darth Vader, it really fit well and the whole rewind thing showing his deeds were erased was a good touch. but it could have been done without Jar Jar at then end.


I really don't know how to end this post other than saying I LOVE YOU BABE!!!!

My Decision

My trip to Full Sail was, oh wait correction ... Full Sail University(the real FSU!!!!!!) anyway it was amazing. I didn't want to leave, it took everything in me not to jump on a camera and start shooting the next star wars movie. We did our tour of the school then met up with my councilor and when she found out that we didn't take a tour of the film department she took us on our own special tour, we went behind, behind the scenes. We saw every thing, from the daily buzz show's control room to the storage facilities of all the pretty equipment. Kyle's (the guy that allowed us to stay at his place) roommate was actually a current film student there. And he didn't have one bad thing to say about the school. I'm SOOOO STOKED about this place. So the question of the day is: Is Evan Garcia, age 21, going to start at Full Sail University (FSU!!! woot!!!)?

...Nope...

Yes, you read right. Despite all my aspirations of becoming the professional I dream to be, I choose to take reality head on and accept that God has a plan for me to stay and grow to become the man He wants me to be right where I am.

Here's my situation. I have no money, work at publix barely making any thing. and I have really messed up in school at FAU My GPA is a mess, and because of that I lost my scholarship. So before the trip up I asked Him to please give me sign of what to do. And sure enough, He pulled through!

When I sat down and talked to my councilor Carina(which by the way is the best!) I told her my situation and she said because that they are a University they now accept the Bright Future Scholarship. When I heard this I almost jumped out of my seat. This means if I bring up my GPA and along with some other Fin Aid stuff I would be able to attend with very little out of pocket!!!! If not I would be about like 100grand in the hole! Talk about answered prayers!!!!!!

So here's what I had to choose from: Start ASAP leave everyone down here and be there but have this money burden. Or I could wait put my dreams on hold (which is heart breaking :( and finish my degree here get the scholarship back and be with eveyone then I could attend with no strings attached.

Making this decision was not easy at all, I'm tearing up as I'm typing this. This means that I have to endure a school that is pretty much crap, and put up with an okay home life for now. But what really helps is to have some great friends that I can count on.

Here's a verse that I go to every time I feel down and out. Mo brought it to my attention one night at small group: Do not fret because of evildoers, Be not envious toward wrongdoers. For they will wither quickly like the grass And fade like the green herb. Trust in the LORD and do good; Dwell in the land and cultivate faithfulness. Delight your self in the LORD; and He will give you the desires of your heart. Commit your way to the LORD, Trust in Him, and He will do it. -Psalm 37:1-5

Sorry for the length... Whew that feels good!
Oh and here's a song that pretty much sums up how I feel and show that God's plan is always better:

My decision can not be put off again
I see the right choice but my heart is filled with dread
It all seems backwards in my head, my head

I know it seems too wrong to be right
This way is so much harder to fight
But in the end I know it is true
This way is better, it's better for you

Choose a little pain and gain a life with joy
Accepting pleasure now will earn a life of pain
It all seems backwards in my head, my head

I know it seems too wrong to be right
This way is so much harder to fight
But in the end I know it is true
This way is better
It's better for you, for you

Sometimes I wonder why it's this way
When it's done the burden is gone
This discomfort will be taken away
As soon as it's over, it's over for me

I know it seems too wrong to be right
This way is so much harder to fight
But in the end I know it is true
This way is better
It's better for you, for you

P.S. Colorado, here I come!!!!!!!!!