My AGH experience.

August 19, 2011 was one of the most memorable moments of my life. I was given the opportunity to attend an AGH ( American Ghost Hunter) event in Hollywood, CA. The event was held in one of L.A's most historic-cultural monuments, the Roosevelt hotel. I thought it was pretty awesome they did the L.A event at that hotel because my family and I would take yearly trips to Hollywood. Everytime I was there, I would just stare at the hotel and felt some sort of connection. Little did I know that years later, I would find myself walking through its doors and discover a life changing experience.

The movie, American Ghost Hunter, will inspire you to look inside the paranormal world in a different perspective. This movie isn't like any other paranormal movies I've seen because it isn't based on a true story, it is a true story. A story about fear, courage, and faith. A story that will stay with you for the rest of your life.

Meeting with the AGH crew was an incredible experience. Everyone was so nice and out-going. I also had the pleasure to meet the lovely and talented, Alex Matsuo for the first time. That friday night, I left with a book signed by, the one and only, Ryan D. Buell. Along with new friendships, memorable photos, and precious memories I will cherish forever.

I would like to, again, thank AGH for creating this film and for sharing this amazing story to the world. Thank you for being a voice to the paranormal community.

If you didn't get the chance to see the movie, now you can. Ryan and Chad announced that American Ghost Hunter will be released on October 30th, 2012 on AGH T.V. Visit  http://www.aghtelevision.com/ for more details. What are you waiting for?

My Poetry

 A POEM TO THE DIVINE
By Jessica Y. Castaneda
Written on May 2, 2012

I can see your compassion in a child's eyes
and also in a lovely butterfly.
I can smell your scent from the beautiful flowers
and also from the fresh spring showers.
I can feel your warmth as I walk through the sand
and whenever somebody holds my hand.
I can hear your voice through the ocean waves
and also through the deep dark caves.
I can see your beauty in a stranger's face
and also in my mother's grace.
I can smell your presence in the salty sea
and also from a fruity tree.
I can feel your tenderness through the gentle wind
and also through a hug from a friend.
I can hear your heart in a bird's melody
and also in Mother Earth's serenity.
I can see your love in all creation
and also throughout the whole entire nation. 

ONLY IN MY DREAMS
By Jessica Y. Castaneda
Written on March 12, 2012

Only in my dreams do I feel your soft touch
and whisper in your ear how I love you so much.
Only in my dreams do I gaze in your eyes
and hold you close to me as we look up at the sky.
Only in my dreams do I hear you call my name
and tell me how your heart feels the same.
Only in my dreams do I kiss your tender lips
and everytime you are near me, it feels like bliss.
Only in my dreams do I see your beautiful face
and everytime you hug me, I feel your warm embrace.
But this is only in my dreams
and when I wake up, my heart begins to scream.

YOU ARE MY EVERYTHING
By Jessica Y. Castaneda
Written on April 18, 2012

You are the blood that flows through my veins,
you are the one who erases all of my pains.
You are the moon and the stars that light up the night sky,
you are the one who constantly makes me sigh.
You are the one who chases away all of my fears,
you are the one who makes me laugh and brings me cheers.
You are the air that I breathe every single day,
you are everything I feel and everything I say.
You are the wind that caresses my face,
you are the one who gives me joy and grace.
You are the warm sun that brightens up my day,
you are the beautiful flowers that bloom in the month of may.
You are my dreams that finally came true,
you are the one who I always run to.
You are the answer to my prayers from up above,
you are the true meaning of what is love.
You are my everything.

A POEM FROM THE DIVINE
By: Jessica Y. Castaneda
Written on Decemer 15, 2012

You are my precious jewel, in the eyes of the divine;
you are my bright shining star, too impossible to hide.
You are my marvelous creation, made with an abundance of light and love;
you are my special gift to earth, sent from heavens above.
You are my unique soul, with a heart of pure gold;
you are my priceless being, who could never be sold.
You are my lovely angel, who heals with kind and gentle words;
you are my beautiful child, who's prayers are always heard.

I AM A WOMAN
By: Jessica Y. Castaneda
Written on January 23, 2013

I am a woman.
I've cried a thousand tears,
and bleed to death because of my fears.
I am a woman.
My hearts been broken a million times, 
and yet I still love them and believe all of their lies.
I am a woman.
I've been abused and neglected all of my life,
and even tried to end it all with a kitchen knife.
I am a woman.
I did whatever I could to make some money,
so I roamed the streets to sell my body.
I am a woman.
I've starved myself to look more pretty,
I've always dreamed of being beautiful and skinny.
I am a woman.
I've been blessed to carry a child inside of my womb,
and experience the precious moments of motherhood.
I am a woman.
I've sacraficed my life to protect my country,
and always fought for justice and equality.
I am a woman.
I've been discriminated because of my love for another,
yet I know that our love is pure and will last forever.
I am a woman. 
I continued school to get a higher education,
and received a degree to help my population.
I am a woman.
I was diagnosed with breast cancer today,
and now my life will never be the same.
I am a woman. 
I've learned to forgive and let go of the past,
so now I live each day as if it were my last.
I am a woman.
I've learned to love and accept the real me,
so now I finally feel truthfully happy and free.
I am a woman. 







                                                    

Paranormal State

First of all I would like to thank my sister Ixamara because if it wasn't for her, I would of never known Paranormal State even existed. I remember being in the living room and she suddenly came to me and told me about the show and that is was on. So I turned on the T.V and changed it to the A&E channel.  I saw a tall young handsome man by the name of Ryan Buell and his PRS team. I also remember seeing a priest holding a Holy Bible in one hand and holy water in the other hand. 

I really enjoyed seeing young adults such as myself, helping strangers. I thought that was amazing because I rarely see that everyday. I truly believe that Ryan and PRS are role models to everyone especially teens and young adults. Not only are they helping people but they are also giving out a good example and giving faith to people who need it the most. What also caught my attention was the priest. Why? Well I grew up in a Catholic household and till this day I am proud to say that I am still Catholic and always will be and I say this because of the experiences I had throughout my life. So back to the priest. He was blessing a home that was haunted by a dark entity.

I am going to be honest and I have to admit that before becoming a fan of Paranormal State I was interested in a show called Ghost Hunters. I thought it was so cool that people would visit haunted places and take special equipment that would help them find some sort of evidence of the paranormal. In this case that's what Ghost Hunters is all about. Evidence. On the other hand, Paranormal State is more than just finding evidence. It's about helping those who are suffering from something they can't explain. It's about trying to understand the paranormal and trying to get closer to the truth. The truth as to why more and more people are having paranormal experiences.

Another reason as to why this show was even made is all because of Ryan Buell, a former college student at penn state. He founded a group called the Paranormal Research Society and that's where they started getting phone calls from people who were being haunted by something they couldn't explain. Producers then approached Ryan to an opportunity of a lifetime. After that, Paranormal State was born. And why was Ryan so passionate about the paranormal? Well he shares his story about how at a very young age he was tormented by a demon. He doesn't give all the details which is very understandable but he says that he wanted to look for answers and wanted to learn more about what he had experienced.

Even though Ryan is Catholic I like the fact that he respects other religions as well. Seeing Native American rituals, paganism, and the use of a Ouiji board was very interesting. Seeing house blessings and exorcisms were also interesting but also more personal to me. As I saw the priest recite a powerful prayer and sprinkle holy water around the house I thought to myself, this is what people need to see because it's real and it happens everyday. It is very frightening to think that families around the world are being torn apart by a dark force. I know that there are people who don't believe in the paranormal and I completely respect their opinions. But my opinion is that I do believe. I highly recommend everyone to watch this show. If you believe or not, it doesn't matter. Unfortunately they just finished their last season and they will not  be filming anymore. Ryan did say he had more projects coming up soon. So stay tuned! He is also doing the American Ghost Hunter tour. American Ghost Hunter is an independent film directed by Chad Calek and  Executive produced by the one and only Ryan Buell. To see if they're coming to a city near you or for more info visit: www.aghthemovie.com. Tickets are on sale right now! You can also follow the AGH team on twitter.
AGHChad, ryan_buell, AGHJustin, AGHJOE, AGHMaryBeth,  and photoserg.

You can buy Paranormal State seasons 1-6 on their website www.paranormalresearchsociety.org. Or if you have netflix you can watch it there. You can also purchase them at www.amazon.com. Ryan also wrote a book called Paranormal State: My journy into the unknown which I also recommend. You can also purchase his book at the websites I already mentioned. He does have a twitter account. You can follow him at ryan_buell. His fb is www.facebook.com/RyanDBuell. Follow the rest of PRS on twitter as well: photoserg, KatrinaWeidman, Eilfiemusic, AGHChad, Kerflugalled, sethanikeem, and ClassicTad.

If I ever get the chance to meet the PRS team I would thank them for sacraficing their time and energy in helping others. Let them know how amazing they are and how we need more people like them in this world. Because now a days it is very rare to see people help each other. The reason why we live in a sad and cruel world is because of something we can't see. There are dark forces roaming on this earth. It never sleeps until it destroys people, families, and relationships. It is a war every single day and we don't even notice. A war between good and evil. 

Members of PRS

Left side: Chad Calek, Katrina Weidman, Eilfie Music

Right side: Ryan Buell, Sergey Poberezhny, Michelle Belanger

My personal photography

Photography to me, is to be able to capture a special memory and freeze it in time. To look at something simple, take a picture of it and transform it into something beautiful. To express myself and let others see the world through me eyes. It's like that saying, "A picture's worth a thousand words." Well I think it's worth more than a thousand words. I began having an interest in photography ever since High School. 

I remember talking to my counselor and asking him if there were any good photography classes in El Camino College. At that time, I wanted to major in photography. But once I started going to college, my plans changed. Don't get me wrong, I still love photography and I can't live without it. I always take my camera everywhere I go and I always want to take a picture of someone or something. 

Even though I'm majoring in another subject, photography is still and always will be a favorite hobby of mine. I don't have a fancy camera or anything like that but I do have a Panasonic digital camera which takes really good pictures. My dream is to one day own a professional camera, travel around the world and take amazing pictures.  I want to share some of my pictures. I took them from my backyard. My dad planted a lot of trees and as you can see by the flowers that it was spring time. Spring is one of my favorite seasons! Gives me a good excuse to use my camera.