About Me

I want to live like this . . .
Make it your ambition to lead a quiet life, to mind your own business and to work with your hands, just as we told you, so that your daily life may win the respect of outsiders and so that you will not be dependent on anybody.
(1 Thessalonians 4:11-12)
Live in peace with each other. And we urge you, brothers & sisters, warn those who are idle, encourage the timid, help the weak, be patient with EVERYONE. Make sure that nobody pays back wrong for wrong, but always try to be kind to each other and to everyone else. Be joyful always; pray continually; give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus. Do not put out the Spirit's fire; do not treat prophesies with contempt. Test everything. Hold on to the good. Avoid every kind of evil.
(1 Thessalonians 5:13-22)
I work for DCH Developments & Construction. I love it! I get to work with 3 Godly men, who encourage me daily as we seek to serve the Lord with the work of our hands.
In the future, I would like to start my own Real Estate Investment company. You know, join the bandwagon.
I have a B.A. Theatre degree from U.S.C. GO TROJANS! Fight On!!
I worked as a Substitute Elementary-School Teacher with the Corona-Norco Unified School District for a year. It was great. I absolutely LOVE working with kids, especially K-3rd grade.
I also worked with NewKey Home Lending as a Loan Originator for a short time. It wasn't my thing.
Should I even mention the years I've spent in the Food Service Industry?! Nah.
The other exciting thing I do is DJ for LSM Entertainment and Atmosphere Entertainment!! Now that's fun stuff. I'm not great, but I'm learning. I call myself "DJ TAJ" when I'm mixing it up.
I'm a huge fan of the human imagination!!!
And I love playing pretend!
I enjoy a good conversation, or time spent meditating on the nature of human interaction and the complexities of community.
But, this is the MOST IMPORTANT part of my life:

My Relationship With My LORD And SAVIOR

JESUS CHRIST

Serving God is an amazing Adventure - and I'm so blessed that He has been merciful enough to forgive me of the many foolish choices I have made along the way.

Praise be to the God and Father of all Creation.

My Interests

My sweet, precious, beloved, adorable, amazing, beautiful, awesome NIECE:

Rylee Anne Dockett

Sarah gave birth on October 29, 2006!
She was 6 lbs. 7 oz. & 19 in. at birth

Isn't She BEAUTIFUL?!!!

My Favorite Cartoon

I'll love you forever, Gaga!

I'd like to meet:

MySpace is the quintisential icon for this Age. We live in a time when people are no longer able to connect with other people in a real, intimate, appropriate way. So, to fuel the isolation and superficiality of our culture, sites like MySpace encourage members to develop relationships that have no connection to the real world. People can be whomever they want to be, so fantasy becomes identity. Add to this destructive detachment all of the overtly sexual imagery, which is tearing apart the fabric of righteousness and morality in this world, and you have a perfect target for the wrath of God. I am torn because I desire to serve God with my whole self - which leads me to disconnect from the demonic influenced internet - but I also don't have the resource of time to stay connect with many of my friends without it - so I keep my MySpace open for such communication. I wish that people could experience the power of actually connecting with their Creator, Who loves them so much He died a humiliating and agonizing death, and also the joy of being a part of a community of people who love and serve each other as God intended. Sadly, the more our culture sinks into the quicksand of this electronic fantasy world, the harder it will be to reach out and touch reality and Truth!

Taylor

Music:

I listen to all varieties of music: Folk, Bluegrass, Country, Hip-Hop, Rap, Punk Rock, Alternative, Classical, Jazz, Blues, Celtic. It all depends on the mood I'm in & the crowd I'm with.

I just love music! But the most important thing is "What is the artist saying?"

Lyrics are the poetry of our lives!!!

Movies:

YOU NEED TO WATCH THIS!!

Television:

Television is responsible for the death of imagination in our Culture.

Books:

Nothing can replace the Word of God!

I grew up reading and adore Fantasy Fiction and Children's Literature . . .
C.S. Lewis
J.R.R. Tolkein
Dr. Seuss
Brian Jacques

But, as I noted above, the most important book on earth is . . .
The BIBLE [God's written revelation to us]

Heroes:

Charlotte Joseph [My First Love]

The Patriarchs: 4 Generations

Frank Adams, Donald Adams,
Richard Adams, Taylor Adams Joseph

My Parents!

These are the people responsible for making me the man I am today. It takes a village! I honor their love and respect them for their dedication to the Lord. My MOMs:
Maria Adams, Lorrie Joseph, Elizabeth Beck,
Cathy Maddox, Holly Valencia

My DADs:
Karl Healton, Forrest Rickard, Kirk Beck, Rick Adams

And also . . .

Anyone with the CHUTZPAH to always be honest!!!

My Blog

I'm Tough (I Can Prove It)

Posted by Redeemed/Revived/Restored on Fri, 02 Jun 2006 04:07:00 PST

For The Animal Lovers

I told you NOT to pull my ears, didn't I?!!! Why does everyone keep calling me "Napoleon"? Gosh! Umm, excuse me, Mister. Have you seen my mother? Do I LOOK like a Mocha Latte to you?! Woohoo...
Posted by Redeemed/Revived/Restored on Tue, 09 May 2006 11:54:00 PST

Sarah Is PREGNANT!!!

My Little Sister Sarah is PREGNANT!!! I'm so excited! I can't wait to be an uncle. I'm even ready to change diapers. :-DWill November 20th arrive already?!!! ...
Posted by Redeemed/Revived/Restored on Sun, 09 Apr 2006 03:08:00 PST

New Company Guidelines

Effectively immediately, you are required to strictly follow the new company guidelines:Dress CodeIt is advised that you come to work dressed according to your salary.If we see you wearing Prada shoe...
Posted by Redeemed/Revived/Restored on Sat, 25 Feb 2006 02:29:00 PST

BE MY VALENTINE (Valentine's Day Poem)

When a single flower blooms alone,Its beauty only goes so far.It's just like lighting up the skyWith the twinkle of one lonely star!Though brilliant they both do appear-Set to a backdrop that is bare-...
Posted by Redeemed/Revived/Restored on Tue, 14 Feb 2006 07:48:00 PST

THE PARABLE OF THE PEARL: EXPLAINED (A Love Poem)

I read a parable before About a man who found a pearl; I think that its a metaphor For when you find that special girl. You know, the one you meet one day, Although youve known her quite a...
Posted by Redeemed/Revived/Restored on Wed, 04 Jan 2006 04:16:00 PST

THERE ARE . . . (An Inspirational Poem)

Some things in life that are worth waiting for until the very end. Some people who still think the world is flat. Some ways two people can communicate without every using anything more than their ope...
Posted by Redeemed/Revived/Restored on Mon, 01 Jan 1900 12:00:00 PST

FAIRY-TALE LOVE (A Love Poem)

I want to love you like a Fairy Tale - To be the Prince who comes riding through On horse so pure That you know for sure His intentions are noble and true. I want to love you like a ...
Posted by Redeemed/Revived/Restored on Wed, 04 Jan 2006 04:12:00 PST

A POETIC HOLOCAUST (A Political Poem)

Theres no more good poetry in the world. It was all sucked into a dormant vacuum Due to a mistake in the processing room Of the House of Representatives. An order rang out for more copies of ...
Posted by Redeemed/Revived/Restored on Wed, 04 Jan 2006 04:19:00 PST