Destiny Day Pt 1, check.

Destiny day today. Aced interview #3 and aced interview #4. Part reputation already speaking ahead of me, part putting the proof in the pudding that I am the best for the job. See, sometimes you really are master of your own fate. Other times, you must hope that karma and the universe is aligning itself in your favor. The only real downside to the whole ordeal is that interview #5 and #6 are yet to come. Yes, it is a lengthy process, but I guess that's what happens when you hire by commitee!! Insanity.
So you mean to tell me, that if I was in a high ranking position at Sears, and I screwed up Royally, and got called on it, I too could be making my seven figures through 2010?? Cot dam, what have I been doing with the last 6 years of my life??? Then again, that's in the US, so it's really only $500 G's after taxes, and only $300 G's after deductions. But Still.
Kansas State beat Kansas last night. Beasley is a beast for sure. I think he's alot more well-rounded and bigger talent potential than Derrick Rose. I'm still a fan of Hibbert in the NBA also, but as far as first rounders go, Beasley is a beast. Either way, with a Kansas loss and a Duke win, Duke moves into Number TWO in the Nat'l rankings on Monday. I will be at that Duke game vs Miami on Sat by the way.... WHOO HOOO!!!
I feel a little bad for Brit Spits. Look at all that she's had to endure, and to be surrounded by nothing but negativity and grossness, what else did America respect? The biggest reason why Entertainment Tonight, Extra, and all those papparazzi programs exist is because America cannot simply look itself in the mirror and figure out the the fabric of the American flag is hanging by a thread. I only hope that that hospital gets her some real help, or at least gets her a labotomy!
On the other side of the Teen Hero spectrum, WalMart has partnered with Hannah Montana. If you have already heard me rant about this, skip to the next paragraph. If this is new to you, and you have kids, listen closely. Disney owns Hannah Montana, and Miley Cyrus owns Miley Cyrus. When she went on her latest tour, she decided to get greedy and brand the tour under both names so she could split the gate and the merchandisisng. Smart eh? Well, Disney owns Hannah Montana like WWE owns The Rock. Not Dwayne Johnson, they own The Rock. So, when poor Hannah grows up and has to actually become a young adult, Hannah will be irrelevant and Miley Cyrus will have to embark on a career. Wow. If you're still with me, get your kids to buy Miley Cyrus, and stop fuelling the Disney boogle machine.

Guys, Valentines is quickly approaching, so don't get caught at the 11th hour. More free advice, see THESE PEOPLE. Not only is the site wicked, but there's a store in Vancity! Your girl/woman/wifey/better half will be appreciative. How much? I dunno, that's up to you to figure out!! Worst case, just put the website in your faves...it's worth it.

If you're in TO, MTL, or YVR, better check this out. As many times as you may have gone, you still have to show support. Just don't get caught looking down at the next man's shoes!! It's so passe really. I'd rather just show up wearing Flip Flops or my Timberand Duckies! I would have said Crocs, but PUKE. Really now, if you own a pair of Crocs, please do yourself the justice of throwing them out. Please. Really now.

Can't beat a Fat Joe video....nope! Props to the Retro Blue Jays cap:New album out in March.

Remember these?? And that's One to Grow On! HAHAHA! Just a little retro to get you thru your Friday...We were ALL Geeks back then!

TTTA: Happy Bday Mir!!
SOTD: Roc Boys - Jay-Z "You don't even have to bring your purses is out, we the dough boys of the year, drinks is on the house, we in the house!" Free news: Blueprint 3 coming soon...

Do you Smell What Barack Is Cooking??

Hollywood, Meet Washington. Washington, Meet Hollywood. Is it just me, or is this uncanny? Watch the speech from yesterday, and ask me if you're expecting him to say at the end, "Do you SMELLLLLLLL what BARACK is COOKING??" I'm watching last night again and in listening to his words, thinking, "Hey, when he's done with his political campaign, he's got a sure shot career in Hollywood with Rocky making Disney movies!" Time for a Change, yes indeed. DO YOU SMELLLL-LA-LA-LA-LA-LA-LA-LAOWWW....WHAT BARACK....IS.....COOOOOKIN!!

Is anyone as excited as I am about this? Wow. Kanye, Rihanna, NERD, Lupe. Wow. I'm a bit suspicious of why Rih-Rih is on the bill, but I guess they needed to capture the 14 yr old girl tickets at the gate. I'm just going to watch all the cool guys show up and look at each other's feet the whole time the show is going on. $5 to the first kid that shows up with shutter shades on, and $10 to the first kid with METALLIC shutter shades on. Tone, hit me up! Front row floors yezzur!! WOW!

OK, so if you're not totally turned on by the Kanye tour, you MUST be turned on by this:One of the greatest albums in our generation remixed, remastered, resold. I'm sure this will be downloaded and bootlegged like never before, and all the indy dj's will have their re-re-remix if they aren't working on it already. Great concept, but a bit too late, but still cool in my eyes. Mike J must be working on an incredible PR campaign to get right. Maybe Robot Chicken had it right, he IS an alien.

Raptors lost another one last night. When will they ever learn not to play down to the level of their competition? Just sucks. Having to watch this team grow and mature, it's maddening! Colangelo is a basketball guru for sure, and he will build a winner, I just need it to happen when I get my season's tickets!

New Feist for the day:
Besides getting popularity from the Ipod Nano Video commercials, something about her Tmusic that just makes you think. Kinda reminds me about Sophie B Hawkins back in the day. Why do too many in their time go unappreciated? You'd think the world would learn from history and its mistakes. Make sure to appreciate the day for whatever it brings you. C'est la vie.

The Mayor of Detroit is in trouble. Big Trouble:Gotta love the reporter on this one....Ha Ha! "Ha Ha!" I think he has a woody under his desk reading all this, like a Harlequin romance novel. "Ha Ha!"

T-Minus Two more days until Durham. Already have the wardrobe planned for the plane, the game, dinner, the trip back. Insanity. No tickets yet, but miracles have happened before.

OMA: For those of you who knew me in my Cookie Monster days, this would be priceless. I think it translates into 17,600 Yen which is about only $160 CDN. That's do-able. Size Large pls. Something about Stars that helps up the coolness factor on things.

SOTD: Moment of Clarity - Jay-Z

Hot Like Fiyah

Made my becoming-famous Tom Yum Hot and Sour soup last night. I jacked it up a bit too much, and it became more Hot than Sour. I actually ended up using the soup package this time, not knowing that it had some chili paste included. So while I was adding my lemongrass, herbs, and Three hot chilis, I put in my regular 3 types of mushrooms, scrimps, lime, green onions, and other goodies. When it came time to taste, I thought it was a bit spicy hot, but thought it might boil down a bit later on. Wrong. It only intensified the flavor and heat. Put it this way, you did not want to be under those covers with me last night.
That reminds me, most people have taken down their Xmas trees by now. We did not put up a tree, but instead we have Xmas cards on top of the TV stand. It's bloody Jan 29th and ask me if those are still there? Most excellent.
George Dubyah gave his very last State of the Union Address last night. I'm not posting the link to that because it's just waste of webspace. I will however put up this:You may already know how I feel about this guy, but at least he's telling the truth! Wow. Just listening to him, he's pulling back no punches on the Bush administration. My only qualm about it is that his people could have made it look a bit less like he's reading the teleprompter and more speaking passionate like he normally does on the podium. Obama in 08 said this young chinaman back in the summer of 06. Senator Kennedy endorsed Obama today also, just thought I would point that out. Thanks.
Sports time: Dave Dickenson is expected to sign with the Argos. I hope for the sake of Argo fans that it's not a guaranteed contract! I say Five bucks that Dickenson doesn't play 7 games for the Argos next year. Do the Argos ever learn? Why won't they pick up a QB who'll actually grow with the franchise? Then again, it's the CFL. The Lui Pasaglia's are far far gone away. Shout out to my dude Jarious Jackson, JJ7! This will free up some room for some playing time, hope the negotiations go well JJ7!
CWebb is back with the Warriors. Everything old is new again. Those who still have your Champion Jersey from back in the day can finally dust that MoFo off and wear it with pride!! Teams I would not want to face in the Playoffs this year, Hornets, Warriors, Bobcats. Dangerous in a Seven Game series, I tell ya.
Johan Santana just got traded to the Mets and they signed him to an extension. Brave move by the Mets organization. How can you not be a Mets fan, besides the 13 game losing streak to end the year last season! Anything that will give the big bad Yankees a run for their money, now you can actually cheer on the OTHER NY Baseball team. Not like picking between the Rangers and the Islanders. As much as I hate to love the Yankees, I would still rather see Steinbrenner boiling in his box than sipping champagne.
Stolen from the Sartorialist: But Cot Dam, her pant legs don't match! What'supwitdat???

RED ALERT! New proposed law is going to close strip clubs around the country! Temp Foreign workers are going to be banned! This will drive the business to underground clubs and shady sketchy spots! The Minister of Immigration is on TV wearing sunglasses the size of Elton John's circa 1997. Gotta luv City News.
RED ALERT II!! Bigger the bra size = higher risk for type 2 Diabetes. Sorry for all you breast men out there, you are going to have to deal with it. Get your epi pens ready, you might need them next time you go to play!! Thank God I'm a leg man! :)

Still looking forward to Thurs. I get to put on the suit for only the second time since I was let go by the Big Bad Machine. I love the Clark Kent analogy during those days. "Take off the Blazer, loosen up the tie, step inside the booth, Superman is alive!" Thanks Jiggaman.

Jay-Z - Pray
Wow. I could watch this about a hundred times a day. As much as many do say that I can pull of the suit look very good, how damn uncomfortable it was for a jeans and sneakers guy to have to suit it up every weekday. Ouch. Lesson learned, and learned well. Time to move on. Thursday is Destiny Day.

These folks are D.E.Y. They call them a Latin Black Eyed Peas. If that's the case, watch out:If you ask me, looks like another Fergie in the making. Her name here is Elan Luz Rivera and she's a New Yurican. I called it first, today, Jan 29. When you see her solo album, Don't stop saying that I tried to told you so!!!

T-Minus 3 days to Durham! Duke plays NC State on Thurs just to practice up for the weekend. Should be a pretty good thrashing (Sorry Rachel!) but State is just not that good this year. And really now, Sidney Lowe has to get rid of that Tomato Red blazer. Not only the "big period" comparisons, but Red suits just don't look that flattering on Nat'l Television. To each their own... If I get a call from Visa on Saturday, I'll be HERE, and with a very large basket/shopping cart.

TTTA: If you are buying organic Sesame Seeds and Glue Guns from Dollar Tree Stores, then you should be concerned about your lifestyle than the consequences. Leo's not getting a water fountain...too pretentious. Congrats to Gwen on kid number two!! Kingston's gonna have a lil buddy!
OMA: What I could do with two pairs of these. Size 8's as usual please. WOW! Shoe fiends look at this! Only one pair needed...WHOA. Just try to find a matching Poncho to go with these! Whoa!
SOTD: Hot Like Fire - Aaliyah

RIP Max 95's & Allen Chonn

Today marks the 3rd anniversary of the passing of Allen Chonn. Not only a grandfather, but wow, what a crazy story. There's not much more that could make me more proud of him and what he did through his life. Not only on an accomplishment level, but on a family and friends level as well. I can still remember sitting in the hospital room when a visitor came, and leaning over and asking, "Who's That?" only to be met by cousin's shoulder shrugs and "Iunno!" :) Those who know, know the dramas that occured, and all the memories that became clearer during that time. Hollywood has nothing on this family saga/drama. I WILL write the Screenplay one day Auntie T! Good Times.
DESTINY week. Got a few appointments and two critical interviews scheduled for this week. I'm pretty much ready to go, but just need a bit of rehearsal, plus some insider tips and finishing moves. Finishing moves are like in the old WWF. The Heartbreaker, the Leg Drop, the Macho Man bionic elbow from the top rope, Axe and Smash Demolition, finishing moves. Later on, these were perfected by Mortal Kombat when Shang Tsung would say in the background, "Finish Him", and you had to feverishly press up, up, down, left, A, right, B, left, up, down, up, down, just to get your character to perform a great animated kill. I like to think that at least part of my fate is in my own hands, but then again, the world is too full of many perilous journeys. Bad news is that I didn't win the 649 over the weekend.
Somebody sent me an email asking me what I did for a living? Well, that's a complicated question. I'm a clothing buyer by trade, but at the moment, I'm a free agent. My other parts of my repertoire include IDEA Store manager, Innovator, Philosopher, Caretaker of Leonidas, and overall Gear Geek (Stay tuned to the OMA (Objects of My Affliction) section at the bottom of each post.) It also helps to understand the gear madness by clicking on the LINKS that are throughout the blog. Other than that, I'm a very weird, eclectic individual who will one day rule the world as I know it. Megalomaniac? Naw, just ambitious. Caesar was ambitious...and they named a salad after him!

Levi's always did well with their Eco Launch campaign. Here's round two of the Print media.
Gotta luv PURPLE. I called that too long ago. These are dope, not a must have, but just dope.
JKidd is on the block...who's crazy enough to take that contract? Celtics? Hawks? Clippers? Lakers? Who cares?

Cool new Erykah Badu video:
A few thoughts: Kids will be watching this, asking, "What's she buying? Vinyl? What's THAT?" At least Someone's thinking out of the box and pushing that envelope further and further! I've never been a huge Badu fan, but she does have some brilliance in that mind of her's. And there was a bit of an Andre 3000 bite in there, Hilarious! Love the ending...priceless ending.

RIP my Max 95's Crystal Blue...it's always so hard to let go of a dear friend. They served their owner well, but now they are destined to be on some homeless guy's feet for the Summer of 08. Cot dam, now I have to find a new pair of shoes to throw out the garbage with! :( Shedding a tear. Moment of Silence. Fcuk.

To make up for the loss of my dear shoes, I did happen to get this in the mail today. DOPE-ASS!!! Just what I've always needed! No seriously. Dope!

OMA: Holy Grail of kicks? I think so! At least one of the many Holy Grails... 2 Perrs, size 8, please and thank you!!

TTTA: Happy Bday GWong. I'm debating whether or not to buy Leo a water fountain...Too Pretentious? Princess Leia!
SOTD: Drivin Me Wild - Common ft Lily Allen

I heart Jr Whoppers

Miss USA was on last night, weird watching it on the TLC network. Was Trump watching though? How and why did TLC win the bid on that one? I guess it's part of the "new" TLC network ideals. I was pulling for this girl (I'm still a west coast boy), but I think she came in third. C'est la vie. My favorite Miss America moment of all time:The greatest part of this incident was that she still finished in third place!! HAHAHA!! Gotta love the pageant system.
Just saw Cloverfield. Weird experience watching a cam of a cam. I guess Abrams tried to do the Blair Witch of this generation, but it didn't really work in my eyes. Besides the nauseousness of the moving handheld camera POV, the concept is quite flawed. Where did this thing come from? Why Manhattan? What the heck were the little baby spawn things? Why were the bites fatal? Why were they evacuating people out on mini 4 person choppers? And the ending on this one....creative, clever, sad, still empty. Meh. Save yourself the $12 and 75 mins. For all the hype built around this thing, I guess they learned that the web generation is capable of such buzzzzzz. I know there are a few too many's z's there, those were from my snooze with the head bobbling during the movie.
This is just absolutely hilarious! It's a take on the whole "What happened if we stopped selling the Whopper?" deal. These guys rock!
"you gonna f*ck up the community!" Just hilarious!!!! Even better, ironically CNBC put on Big Mac on primetime tonight, documenting the whole Mickey D's story and where they are now. Amazing that anyone could imagine where they were and where they are right now. Just sick. We always do the "Where in the world would be without _____?" So where would we be without McD's? No Drive Thru, No Happy Meals, No Happy Meal Toys, No Big Macs, No vegetable oil fried addictive french fries, no Play Places, no steroids in the burgers, no assembly line burger productions, no cartoon tie-ins for endorsements. Yes, we have spent many a nights thinking this one thru...many a drunken nights....


I tried to told you so....

The Dukies won over Maryland tonight, in Maryland. Great game! T-Minus 5 days now until Durham. We still don't have confirmed game tickets, but something will come through. It always does. It's destiny. Can't wait, s'gonna be an excellent game. Not just that, I'm already getting my shopping list to raid the Duke store and Duck Shop!! Craziness!!

TTTA: Happy Bday Quiet Storm.
SOTD: We Need a Resolution - Aaliyah

Not so Bright All Star

Richard Branson has done it again. For a bargain price of $200 G's you too can fly into outerspace. Is it just me, or did we all sit around in 1988 and really think that in 2010 we would be running around on flying skateboards and hovering cars? Was Jetsons life really possible with vaccuum elevators and space station homes? Well, we are all about to find out my friends. Call it a bit late, but if this thing takes off, think of the possibilities! We would be able to fly the earths most worst feared criminals to the 7th moon of Saturn and leave them there! Call me a pessimist, but I really hope this thing doesn't turn out to be a bust ifyaknowwhutI'msayin??
Just saw Meet the Spartans tonight. If you have $12 to waste, and about 120 mins to spare, save the money and the time and just download it. I was naively hoping to be surprised, but Hollyhood seems to consistently disappoint. I'm usually let down by current movies' endings, but this time the whole thing was just cornball. Maybe I'm getting too old? Nah. I love a good spoof, (Spaceballs, Scary Movie) but this was just like watching a movie try to play hopscotch between the lines of offensive and PG. There were some clever moments, but that's all they were was moments. Hollyhood needs to step up the game if they don't want to see the movie format go the way of the CD/Album.
Another free IDEA from the IDEA store: Movie theaters need to start charging $2 for popcorn and real prices for pop. Attendance is not only at an all-time low for the gate price, but when you look at the concession stands, it's just pathetic. Any movie theater people out there or anyone you know, this IDEA's on the house. Charge the real price and you will see attendance go up at least 15%. It's not like the 80's, but hey, it's a start. People are too keen to bring in their own food and pop. I once saw a family bring in a whole buffet, the only thing missing was a bucket of chicken to hide under the seat! Let's not kid ourselves, we all already go to Candy Mountain and bring in our own snacks. At least a family of four can actually have a good affordable time there rather than have to ration out the regular sized popcorn into the takeout boxes!!
BTW, if you're looking for a cool pic of the Cloverfield Monster, it's right here. SCARY.
It's the NHL All Star Game tomorrow....does Anyone care? The NHL needs to think about the new millenium and how to stay RELEVANT in it. Move the All Star game to the Post Season like the Pro Bowl, and have the players all play manadatorily to support the marketing of the league. Even have it be a four day affair, and have an East vs West game, an International vs North American game, and a skills competition. Bettman should have been impeached a long time ago for much worse in the first place: The schedule and it's crappy design, the rule changes and the sissy-ness of them, expansion, drug testing too late, and lack of marketing the league itself. Just my take, just my take.

Ok, too much psycho babble for a Saturday. Watch this kid dunk. He's 7'8" and a beast. No doubt his parents and godparents are already cashing in:


I never get tired of watching this (God Bless YouTube). T-Minus 6 days until I go to Durham!! Can't wait. Duke vs Miami. My bro is finally coming with me, and I get to prolong my 5-0 win streak of watching the BlueDevils live. I can still remember watching this game though, I think there were bricks in my pants...

My bro and I were actually AT this game:

We had to change our shorts twice after this one!! Row One, center court, resting my elbows ON the brass rail. Amazing. Simply amazing.

SOTD: Star Cry - Foxy Brown

Notorious C.H.O.....check.

Margaret Cho tix went on sale today! I got Row 8. Pretty happy with that. I love her, not just for being asian, and being a lesbian, but to come out when she did and still be relevant, Bravo! For some strange reason, I decided to get into Lenny Kravitz tix also. I really only like two songs of his, but maybe I might hock them on Ebay. Speaking of which, Scalpers suck. No really, they all suck. I even had to sell some Barenaked Ladies tix last year and made face value back for them out of sheer principle. Bah.

God Bless Uncle Freddy. He's my cousin's Uncle in Chilliwack and he's really sick with complications. His kidneys are bad and he has a weak heart. Reminds me of the times where Gpa was really bad, but nobody knew where the internal bleeding was and/or how to stop it. Strength be on your side Fred and Helen.

Pharell is making buzz with his new collabo with LV and the Blason jewellery line. I'm not sure how ready dudes are to be wearing some 14K gold on the streets, especially the lil angel with the ice. I guess it works if you got the dough to support it. Listen to the background track, it's got the new single "Everyone Nose" (Check SOTD here). The only qualm I have is that they left out the best part of the track, "TO ALL THE GIRLS IN THE LINE FOR THE BATHROOM!"

Stole this from my dude WRG's Leslie: Priceless



Not much else to say today except Happy BDay Lauren Ophelia, and Miss Alicia Keys.

TTTA: Shoulda, Woulda, Coulda.
STOD: Superwoman - Alicia Keys (Happy Bday miss Keys!)

Getalong Gang

Vancity may get this new radio station. My question, what makes it any different that what happened to The Beat? Will never beat Flow though!! Props out to Maximus who got caught up in some crazy shiat trying to get the CRTC to set that stuff up! Then the craziness and politics took over and look what happened, Vancity lost it's first hip hop/urban radio station. What makes them think another stab at it will last? I'd much rather see another shot at an NBA team with a REAL DEDICATED Management front office rather than urban radio. And who listens to FM radio anymore? FM radio is like AM radio!!
Here's someone who's pushing the envelope! I had a crazy IDEA about this some years ago. When white tees were hot ass, produce a music video shot on the street with the whole crew wearing white tees, then they go to the club, out comes the blue lights and BLAM, messages/screens/photos all come up in UV screened ink on the tees. I guess the same could be done with V-Neck White tees nowadays, but just not the same. IDEA Store, I'm telling you all.....
Congratulations to my dear friend Steven. Today marks the day that he got what he wished for. Here's to a successful three-year run, and many more fun memories to create and share as we go! Can't exactly tell you what it is just yet, but keep looking at a store near you for a well produced, highly sophisticated, much missed, hich quality brand hitting shelves near you!
Two shows that I think I would have fun at: Agenda, ASR. I'm still nervous about breaking my Magic streak, but then again, cooler heads prevail.
I'm actually getting through Stir Crazy Week II quite nicely. Did a bit of research, brushed up on my tactics, sent out a few feelers, and prepared for the life altering week that may be. It's Apprentice day today, so not bad, pat on the back. I guess there are alot of people watching for me, but in the end, it's time to do something.
Students at York U protested today against racism. Teachers are voting to start an all-Black school in 09. Why can't we all just get along? Where would you draw the line? All Asian school? All Hispanic school? I fear for the All Kazakhstanian school! This is how it should be. I really wish that kids would listen to their elders.(whosaidthat?) Thanks to Mass Appeal TV:

On a lighter note, Charlie's going to be one helluva bully:

OMA: Anyone know anyone that's going to Japan anytime soon? Or better yet, anyone in Japan coming to TDot anytime soon? If so, please pick me up one of these, and one of these, Two of these, and a few of these please! I'll pay cash, I'm good for it. Takashi Murakami is insane, just insane. The Room socks, they're just plain cool. Props out to Sina who tried valiantly to get a pair!! One day I'll be strolling around my company office in Room Socks...ahhhh.....
TTTA: Loblaws is silently taking over the grocery biz. Isn't anyone else concerned? President's Choice is brilliant, but how much of your pantry/cupboards has it infiltrated already?
SOTD: Ching-A-Ling - Missy Elliott

Waiting for the World to Change

Check out my boy Gee Wunder's video "Gather Round" link on the right side. Support Canadian Hip Hop. It's not Jay-Z, but it still works wunders.

Barack had it pinned. Obama in 08 I screamed in the summer of 06. He snatched uncertainty from the jaws of victory. It should be a good race, but US Politics just can't seem to get right. My only thing is that on a world scale, whomever the next US leader is has to clean up alot of messes. Can you picture Hilary stammering to explain this in a UN meeting? Or what about John Edwards in the Middle East explaining how they are going to pull out? Or on the flip side, what about John McCain trying to figure out the big oil crisis mess? Well, I certainly can picture Giuliani opening up the new World Trade Center, but it's a 4 yr term...what's he going to do with the other 1459 days? I know Americans talking about their politics is taboo, and hey Canada isn't much better, but for the power that they wield in the world market, I pray they get it right.

If you're ever in TDot and are looking for a creative place to inspire, this place is it. Magic Pony is one of the best kept secrets in the city, as they are one of the only ones to bring legit Kid Robot in. (I already have the King Tut Dunny, All Black Munny, Ninja Dunny, and Samurai/Geisha Dunny set (Thanks Mir!) from them.) I've even had to call in sick and delay meetings to make their deadlines of Kid Robot launches! The cool thing about this spot also is that they sponsor local and foreign artists in all media types, book, print, originals, toys, tees, and even at one time Kimono's! Besides, the usual Sneaker Spot/Gear Head tour down Spadina and Queen St, if you ever get the chance check them out. Oh yah, new launch on Feb 14, WICKED.

Got some great news, interviews 3 and 4 coming up next week. Shall keep you posted on how that goes. I know I'll ace 3, it's just 4 that I have to jump the hoops thru. Been good at that since time. Got over my stir-craziness today. Found some things around the place to fix, and ran a few errands that needed to be run. Watched the first episode of Snoop's FatherHood, what a disgrace. As much as I love Snoop, and even smoked with the dude, c'mon now... Run's House did it first and did it best. This guy should have just let it go, let it go.

TTTA: Many things in this world will set you back from your goal, but that is why goals are not scored everyday. Why our heroes are usually gauged by goals scored, or achievements completed. Don't let them stop you. I'm not.
OMA: I already told you about this one.
SOTD: Everyone Nose - N.E.R.D "All the girls standing in the line for the bathroom!" Hahaha!

Famous Apes

Bobby Hundreds is in Japan (Jealous) and posted this. Where is the hunger in the market? Why haven't the bootleggers flooded the market with fake gear? Oh wait, they already have! My bad. I know imitation is the best form of flattery, but where is the Hunger? Why didn't anyone else patent other famous Monkeys? What happened to Curious George? Or Donkey Kong? King Kong? Baby Milo and Cornelius can't be the best of the Ape World, no? Ape shall never kill Ape, but Ape shall never kill Abe. BTW Nigo, Cool-ass store. What about A Bathing Shark? That would be Cool. Nemo would be sooooo back. Disney, call me!

I really wanna see Kobe traded to a miserable team like Memphis. He doesn't have jokes like Chris Bosh.Now here's a guy who's got it together! HA! Just because KG stole his starting spot in the A/S Game, he's resorted to this? Do whatcha gotta do, I guess.
I'm still 3rd in my Yahoo BBall pool, mostly because of inconsistent play and KG is holding back. I will win in the long run, but it's so disappointing not to lead wire to wire.
Leafs just hired Cliff Fletcher back as interim GM. Might as well write off the rest of the season. I have written the Laffs off since time!! They do the darndest to make sure that I am not a fan, and never going to be a fan. Stick to my Canucks and Oilers.
RIP Heath Ledger. Kinda sucks to be known for some Knight, Brokeback Mountain, and the latest Joker in the Batman series. Hollywood....meh.
This guy ROCKS. No really, he's Flip, he's got style, forget all you know about superstardom. He just plain Rocks.I'm watching this at least once a day.

OMA: If I had a kid, he/she would be pimpin in these...!!! Don't get me this, I Would Totally break it. Serious.
TTTA: Everything old is new again. Ever get the feeling that you should have kept those old toys/sneakers/clothes? I still regret sticking that Gretzky rookie card in my bike spokes, and then tossing down the sewer as banged up as it was. Why wasn't Jari Kurri more of a talent?? Ihad about 65 Jari Kurri rookie cards!!
SOTD: How to Save a Life - Alicia Keys (CoverVersion)

Stir Crazy II

So this officially kicks off Stir Crazy Week II. I'm playing the waiting game. Just an update for any readers, I lost my job last end of Nov, spent Dec clearing my head and went home for the holidays, and the first part of Jan did alot of leg-work and research into what my next move will be. So here I was smack in the middle of Jan last week, just going stir crazy! In the end, it pays off because the hunger only makes you sharper.

Each day that passes, there is a growing fear that I will miss my first Magic show since coming into the biz. Could be seen as a blessing as the Magic show has really gotten BLAH over the years. The party's have become political events, and there isn't much love for the love of the game. I won't be bitter, but like Kwas, I might just highjack myself on to Vegas and just show up. or Not. Not really a bad or good thing, just a significant event that marks my career path.

Happy MLK Day Americans. Funny how the holidays are getting so skewered over time. There is an NBA triple header (don't get me wrong, it's a good thing) on TV all day, but what about Easter? The messiah dies on a cross and we eat chocolates and hide Eggs delivered by a rabbit? WHAT? And what about Halloween? Dress up the kids and give out candy? I won't even talk about the fat white man in red with a deflated clan cap who comes down your chimeny and delivers presents or coal. Weird. Well, Happy MLK Day unless you're in Arizona which would be Civil Rights Day (Whattup Cousin Rich).

Objects of My Affliction (OMA): If anyone at anytime is thinking of getting me a gift/present/thank you, these are usually where to get ideas from!! I can't help it, but these are fiyahh!! Highly Edumacated, Staple Hats (Size 7 3/8 pls) !! I've also let the hangover and dreamer's remorse subside, but I still want this. Just even to toss around and fan myself when I'm in Laguardia and there's no air-con, and I have to cool my temper...if you haven't seen this before yet, you are sleeping. So many innovations, so many plusses and minusses but it's still a toy!
TTTA: More and more brands and distributors are opening up their own retail...when is retail going to get itself straight??
SOTD: Superstar - Lupe Fiasco ft Matthew Santos

Sunday, Bloody Sunday

*sigh* This is the day I was supposed to be in Seattle or Dallas watching the NFC Divisional Championships with my boy Alex. Go figure that we had a 2 out of 3 chance at watching the NFC's live and the most unlikely scenario pops up. Green Bay, Lambeau Field, snow out your yin yang. The Seahawks had a fair year. I think Hasselbeck is a bit of a nut, but they had some other shortcomings this year. Dallas had their own drama what with Jessica-Romo fiasco and Meh-hee-co. I was in Dallas for two years in a row, last year was vs the Colts who were undefeated at the time, and this year was against the Redskins Pre-Shawn Taylor death. Also got to see the Seahawks vs the Bengals this year (Thanks Alex!) what a crazy loud game. TJ Houshmandzadeh is still my guy!! There's always Next year...*argh*!! *sigh* So NY ends up winning and the Bloody Pats keep rolling on. How storybook American could you make it? Peyton one ring in XLI, Eli the next year? Gasp! Wheeze! Cough! Puke!

I must give props to my boy Raj-zilla. Puttin up the post from way back in the day! Harold and Kumar ride again! Dude, them's were fabulous times. Check out his site, he's blowing up!!! And he's got his own Collab-Exclusive tee! You're nobody until you have your own collab-tee!! Congrats RajZilla and Mehrathon!!

***A Terrier was attacked and killed by a Husky at PetSmart yesterday...it was only a matter of time!!!***

Duke is 3-0 in ACC play and 15-1. UNC Lost to Maryland yesterday GO TO HELL CAROLINA!!! Looking forward to Feb 2nd with my bro. LOOKOUT Duke Store, prepare for invasion of the Canadians!

Regards to the family of the Asian Grocer who got caught in the line of fire. No room for Black on Asian crime here. People are worried about Sprinkler systems in apartments, but guns are killing twenty times more people in this city! How about stop doing stupid stuff like leaving candles unattended, or smoking up on the dusty old couch with the 1940 curtains? Get the guns off the street, and settle scores like real people do. Drugs are Bad, Mmm-kay? Sprinkle On That!!

Things To Thing About (TTTA): McD's coupons are a scam and just gross. It's too damn cold in this city to do anything social!
Song of the Day (SOTD): Monday Night Football Theme Song (Da-da-da-DAAAAHHHH, Boom Ba Da Boom Boom!)

Welcome

So yah, I said that I would never do this. Never say never right? I'm officially stir crazy, so shove it!! Here you'll find random thoughts, dreams, ideas, craziness, insanities. All that is the complex simple mind of me. Take it for what it's worth, but at least it will entertain at the least.

So what brought on the whole temptation to start this? I'm not quite sure, but inspiration did come from some of the best. The friends, the idols, the industry. I'm not trying to be famous, but at least it will help leave my imprint on the digital world. I don't want to sell a bzzillion of anything, and I'm not going to sell anything for you either, unless it makes sense of course!! If you'd like to know more about me, what makes me tick, check back every now and then and you'll see. Some history may come out, but at least now it will come out in real time. Ok, enough nonsense, here's the disclaimer:

**I'm not keen on all the HTML and insert pic here and link there, but it'll come I'm sure. If you watch carefully, you'll see hidden facts and details that will pop up every now and then. Other than that, sit back, relax, and enjoy.

By the Way, the totally dashing, bedevilling, handsome, gorgeous, cute, mischief-making, life-is-tough-bragging, breath-taking gentleman above is Leonidas. Look out, shorty's a killer!