This photo was published in the Laredo Morning Times on July 1, 2005.
Most of my friends reading this should have a fairly good idea of who I am, but in case you're someone I recently met or someone I don't get to see as often, I'll say a few words here.
Before saying anything about myself, there are two things you have to know about me: my name, and my birthday. All else falls into place when these two things are clarified.
My full name is as follows: MIGUEL [MICHAEL] ANGEL DE SAN AGUSTIN JUAN DIEGO CUAUHTLATOATZIN DE GUADALUPE JUDE THADDAEUS LEBBAEUS LIVAS PORRAS
I know that my name is long, I am currently writing a blog to explain as to why it is that long. But I shall say that while most my friends used to know me as Miguel, which is still my civil name, most my friends now call me Michael. Mike is a name which is now being used by my friends and is gaining a following. Whichever form of the name you wish to address me by is fine. A few friends call me Miguel, most call me Michael, and some are calling me Mike nowadays. As I said, I don't mind, you can choose which form you wish to call me by. My civil name is much shorter and simpler: Miguel Agustin Livas.
As far as my birthday is concerned: I was born on a Friday, a minute past noon, on the 27th of April, 1984. Like most people, I love celebrating my birthday at an annual basis, and being with friends and family who actually remember this does constitute part of my birthday celebration. :) That's all I have to say, nothing more and nothing less. I have already written a blog entry on this matter.
I'm single and loving it! I'm here for my friends, and to meet new friends and catch up with old friends as well, nothing more. I'm not seeking marriage nor dating consequently, for reasons of my own, so please respect that. I'm happy as I am, celibate and single for life, as odd and weird as that may be for others.
I am a practicing Catholic, attending daily Mass with rare exceptions. I try to pray the Rosary every day, I must say that I've always prayed the Rosary but as far as having it as a daily devotion, this is something I've picked up only in recent months. Better late than never I guess.
As a Catholic, I should add, I am wholeheartedly and unreservedly faithful to the Holy Father and the teachings of Holy Mother Church. Never in any way will you see me deviate from the orthodox teachings of Catholicism, and if I ever do, it's because I'm trying to play the 'Devil's Advocate' just to see how the others will respond. But I do have a reputation of defending the orthodox teachings of Catholicism that I have been labeled by some as 'fundamentalist' and other like terms. So be it so long as I be known as a loyal son of the Church! :D
While I am Catholic, I'm interested in learning more about other Christian traditions, in particular, the Eastern Orthodox, the Methodists, Anglicans, and the Lutherans. I hope to speak to those of these Christian traditions. I would like to see all Christians be reunited, but I am currently focusing on reconciling the Roman Catholic, Eastern Orthodox, and Anglican Churches. I have personally met Christians, laymen and clergy, of various denominations and I have a great respect for them. I admire them for their love and knowledge of the Sacred Scriptures.
I tend to be quiet and shy at first, not because I'm trying to be mean or introverted, certainly not because I'm "too serious," I have the "holier than thou" mentality, or because I'm too "antisocial." I just simply don't know how to say what I want to say, and because I'm afraid of saying or doing something that would be misunderstood and cause a bad impression of me, hence I get nervous; but once we get to talk more often I'm much more open. In fact, at times, it shall be difficult to get me to keep my mouth shut. *At times.* I know some people have been annoyed by this "defect" of mine, but I notice that those who have judged me for being too shy and quite are the people who don't get to know me well enough, the people who have well established pre-judgments about me which they refuse to let go of, and also the same people who themselves were shy once and also picked on in their youth (as I too was), which leads me to conclude (at least for the last category) that this "defect" of mine is not really "my" "defect" but a remembrance for them of a certain drama they have yet to let go of and overcome. I also notice that they try to "advise" me to let go of my timidity not because they are trying to be "good" people or "friends" because, otherwise, taking concrete action to help me rather than judge would be more appropriate. Consequently, they end up too comfortable at a level where it's criticism just for the mere sake of criticism. Those who also judge me for certain "personality defects" have their own "personality defects" which they need to work on and often don't.
I hope to be a priest some day, but I find that the clergy don't support me in this desire, for a diversity of reasons, such as grades and the lack of a degree. But I hope to one day be admitted to the seminary. The one priest supporting me in this desire passed away in the Summer of 2005. As support for me in this regard has declined significantly in my home diocese, I will now leave elsewhere. Hopefully I'll be a monk, or a missionary. Certainly celebrating the traditional Latin Mass is an aspiration of mine. I'm not sure what religious Order I'll join, but maybe I might join the Legionaries of Christ, the Society of Our Lady of the Most Holy Trinity, the Priestly Fraternity of St. Peter, or the Institute of Christ the King, Sovereign Priest. I am also thinking of the Carmelites, the Benedictines, or the Franciscans as a possibility.
I hope to go to Europe and hopefully live there, or at least to visit. I would like to especially visit England, France, Spain, Italy, and Vatican City State. I have Spanish descent from both my parents, and my surname Livas is a Spanish derivative of the French original.
I hope to be able to meet Gareth Gates one day. I LOVE his music and believe he has a unique talent in what he does, which is why I admire him. I also like his fashion style & his hairstyle. He is one of the few I consider a "celebrity idol". He happens to be my favourite music artist. But to be able to meet him, I need my passport and the money to go to England, both which I don't have at this time... :(
I may appear weird at first but I'm not at all, once you get to talk to me and get to know me. At that point, you get to know who I really am, rather than just dwelling on an impression you or others may have of me. I also love to engage in scholarly discussion about different matters, but am willing to discuss anything.
Anyhow, I don't want to bore you talking endlessly about myself, so, if you want to ask anything else, feel free to message me.
My personal email address is:
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This is my blogging site:
http://miguelagustinlivas.wordpress.com
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