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Rest in peace VHS


Read this article by Harry Knowles (Ain't It Cool News) as he reminisces about the good old days...

Excited for the new year?

I am... because LOST is back!

Deleting

"Out with Old, In with the New", right?

It's so weird how moving out of your comfort zone helps you in the long run. Temporary uneasiness for long-term comfort. Is it worth it? I think so. I hope so.

I am about to push myself out to something so uncomfortable that this better turn everything out. Baaaah. Life is a beautiful struggle.

Oooh wee! Nike SB

Part of the Nike SB Spring/Summer release pack:


Nasty. I'm excited.

Swiped from Hypebeast.

"DYLAN, DYLAN, DYLAN!"

"... BECAUSE I SPIT HOT FIRE!" (c) Chappelle:



Oddisee is one of the sickest producer-emcee's that you've never heard of. Tell me that both THAT rhyme and that beat weren't dope shit. I always thought his flow could improve, but DAMN. Can't wait to hear a mastered version... LOW BUDGET CREW IN THE BUILDING!

All Because She's Gone is still my jam.

WOD 29DEC08

First real workout since 15DEC08

5 rds for time:
20 oh kb lunges, 16kg
30 kb swings, 16kg

14:46

(This felt like crap. Maybe I should start working out! )

followed by

3 x 20 kb floor presses, each arm (16kg)

then 3 reps of each side, in succession w/ kb:
clean, push press, side press, windmill

Start slow, build gradual!

this Christmas

Spent the eve and the morning back home in Bremerton with la familia. spent the rest of the evening back in Seattle with Sam and we had our own little celebration.

best gifts:

• watch and shoes (from myself)
• cologne
• dinner w/ shelle and Baby Isa
• Starting Strength

I'm still planning to buy some Coosh headphones. I still need to trade gifts up with Nicole Diva when we get the chance. Still owe Marc, Mike and Dan.

Thanks to all. Hope y'all had a great holiday.

So I lied

and it snowed a little after I posted my last entry.

I MISS 'NEW'.

Time to get uncomfortable!

Snow's finally melting

I need a brand new jones. These old ones are doing anything for me

That, and where'd all the excitement go? I'm getting old and (even more) boring.

Bah humbug.

MERRY CHRISTMAS!

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A slightly negative introspective

I keep telling myself that this is the calm before the storm.

What happened? I fell off and somehow became comfortable with being, in a sense, on the ground. I've been walked all over, kicked, ignored and frowned upon. You think that'd be enough motivation to pick myself back up and get things rolling again, but there's nothing. This is the lowest point I've ever hit.

I'm not faking everything, but I'm content. I know that I shouldn't be comfortable with this position, but regardless of what I say, do or think it remains. Am I not surrounding myself with the things I need right now? Is it visa versa? Why do I let myself remain uncomfortable (in the long run) for this temporary "happiness" (for lack of a better word). It all lays on me and I know it's my doing (or rather, undoing) this to myself. Where'd my motivation go? Why am I sitting on my hands waiting for something good to happen when the only real way to do is to get out there and take it myself?

Many thanks goes out to all of my friends who support me, who hold me up, who take care of me and let me know what they think about me and about the things I do. If not for you I would've completely given up a long time ago. Some time ago, a newfound friend pointed something out to me about who I am, even though we weren't close. She told me that "[I'll] never be happy because although [I] act confident, [I] only stay within my comfort zone." I took offense to that, but obviously that means there's truth to it. I tried to lie to her (and myself) immediately and retorted that she didn't know me. I'm sure we both knew right then that she was right.

I know that my friends also don't approve of a lot of other things I do, but for whatever reason don't confront me about it. Dudes- I'm stubborn as shit. Please... if I do anything that isn't right tell me. Don't save face. Tell me straight up before I get too deep. Before I'm fucked up beyond my own good. I hate when people beat around the bush. A couple of things are particular- I hear about how "[I'm] fukcing dumb." or "[I'm] a fool." Wow. Thanks for letting me know. All I ask is that you tell me straight. Please.

New year, new chances. New opportunities to take advantage of. Every year I say to myself "tabula rasa", but rarely do I really mean it. I don't usually need it. This time I do and it's too important to brush off. My future depends on the movement I do or don't do today.

I'll be posting up my actual list of goals to accomplish another time, but these are a couple of things I need to do: look out for #1 and make real money again, if I am working on my dream then it's got to take the backseat because my livelihood has suffered enough due to previous sacrifice, prioritize and chop off what I need and what I want, get my health game back up high- workouts, nutrition and knowledge, etc.

I need a fire under my ass.

Weird rant/emo post, I know.

I just need to vent more.

Haha: Filipino Barack

Courtesy my sister:

Check the other picture on my MySpace.

Mmm mmm good!

Thank you German Maxim. Thank you.

Check out 2dopeboyz for the rest of them.

Just in time for the snow...

A MILLENNIUM FALCON SLED!


This awesome plastic one-person sled is available online at Target or Amazon for $35, but it's temporarily out of stock. I want this- maybe then I'll play in the snow.

Props to Marc for the find!

The Original Rice Krispies Treat

From the official Kellogg's site.

Ingredients

• 3 tbsp butter or margarine
• 1 package (10 oz) marshmallows
• 6 cups Kellogg's Rice Krispies
• a whole lot of love (optional, as I prefer angst)
  

1. In large saucepan melt butter over low heat. Add marshmallows and stir until completely melted. Remove from heat.

2. Add KELLOGG'S RICE KRISPIES cereal. Stir until well coated.

3. Using buttered spatula or wax paper evenly press mixture into 13 x 9 x 2-inch pan coated with cooking spray. Cool. Cut into 2-inch squares. Best if served the same day.

MICROWAVE DIRECTIONS:
In microwave-safe bowl heat butter and marshmallows on HIGH for 3 minutes, stirring after 2 minutes. Stir until smooth. Follow steps 2 and 3 above. Microwave cooking times may vary.

Note

For best results, use fresh marshmallows.

1 jar (7 oz.) marshmallow crème can be substituted for marshmallows.

Diet, reduced calorie or tub margarine is not recommended.

Store no more than two days at room temperature in airtight container. To freeze, place in layers separated by wax paper in airtight container. Freeze for up to 6 weeks. Let stand at room temperature for 15 minutes before serving.

Kellogg's has reduced the sodium content of Rice Krispies to meet current consumer flavor- and nutrition-preferences. Rice Krispies Treats made with the lower sodium cereal taste great without any added salt, but, if you desire, add 1/4 teaspoon salt to the butter before melting. Continue with recipe as directed.

"Motherfugga I'm ILL!"

Exile "Milli" Video from Jonathan Kim on Vimeo.

Producer extraordinaire Exile shows of his MPC skills with this video.

Flagrantly jacked from Hyphen!

"MOTHERFUGGA I'M ILL!!!!"

Lego Hip Hop Album Covers

LEGO has recreated some classic hip hop album covers including EPMD, Red & Meth, Big Pun, De La Soul, Jedi Mind Tricks and more. Here are some of my favorites:







Click here for album cover goodness.

WOD 15DEC08

"Tabata This!"

subbed (2) kb sdlhp per 1 cal on rower

63 (PR = 67)

LOST: Jack & Ben s5 sneak peak

Episode titles for the first six hours:

5.1 “Because You Left”
5.2 “The Lie”
5.3 “Jughead”
5.4 “The Little Prince”
5.5 “This Place Is Death”
5.6 “The Life and Death of Jeremy Bentham”

The amazing Season 4 was recently released on dvd on Blu-Ray. Season 5 premieres January 21st @ 8pm

AotS ftw

Here's a clip they played for their Viral Video today:

BUTTERFLY KNIFE (BALISONG) TRICKS

Check the clip they played afterwards. The other talents of David Fettig- Butterknife tricks, Butter tricks and Butterfly tricks:



Yeah.