New Site In The FUTURE!!!

Hello valued readers.

I wanted to write and say that I will no longer be using this site for my blog.  As I type I am formulating plans for my own dot com that will be the go to place for all things me.  I plan to use the new site as a marketing, blogging, branding, academic, and motivational site.

I appreciate your time reading my thoughts and I look forward to sharing the new site.

Until then, please feel free to reach me at the following places:
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Spring Break Adventures Day 1

Today is the first day of our two-week spring break.  This is the first time, either in a work or school capacity, where I’ve been at a university with a tw0-week spring break.  Like the Dude in The Big Lewbowski, I will abide.  I will be researching, spending hours in the gym, and sleeping.  Oh, and doing plenty of blog posts (the crowd goes wild!).

Had a bit of a scare today driving on I-95.  While driving back from the airport (dropped a friend off) my front-left tire came off my Blazer.  Yes, I am not lying, it came off, lug nuts, wheel, etc. I was quite thankful for the snowy weather because the conditions forced me to drive no faster than 40 mph.  I was able to pull-off the road in no more than 35 feet, which, as I did my tire was rolling next to me.  I was unharmed, the truck was ok, all I had to pay for was a tow and a new set of lug nuts.  Cannot say enough how thankful I am for the snowy conditions.  I do not know how this would have played out at normal I-95 speeds of 65-75 mph.  I am quite blessed that I got out of this situation unharmed, especially with a front wheel coming off.

As previously stated, I have plenty of research to do, so I am ready to rock-n-roll.  I am working on a project that will subsume 70% of my final grade in my history of popular culture course.  I actually decided to further expand my earlier paper on the film, Boyz N the Hood.  The approach I am taking on this paper centers on the type of America John Singleton found himself when he wrote and directed the film.  Other aspects will evolve, and I have tons of resources to delve into during break.

I am headed to the gym now.   Today is legs and cardio, oh, and abs.  I must keep on, keeping on. Stay tuned, I plan to blog a lot over break. Thank you for reading.

Music:
-I would recommend Ingrid Michaelson.  She is one of my new favorites.  Her songwriting is perfect for relaxing and getting a fun story.  Check out the link, she is great.

Feeling Under the Weather

Hello friends.  I have not posted in a few days and I am sorry for that.  A stupid headcold has gotten me under the weather.  I am not a fan of my body performing under its standard levels of awesomeness.  Either way I am pinning my recovery hopes upon Zicam and so far it seems to be working. I want to be in the gym and this cold is holding me back.

I watched the Oscars on Sunday night and I must say, I enjoyed the heck out of the show.  Hugh Jackman did a great job as the host.  Not known as a comic, I think the pressure was off of him just a bit.  With Ellen, Chris Rock, David Letterman, John Stewart, and Billy Crystal there is always an element of “what are they going to do or say?” Jackman’s opening number had me laughing a bunch.  I also got a lot out of the major acting/directing categories being presented by former winners.  I have not seen Slumdog Millionaire, so on some level I was out of the loop, but nonetheless, it was a great show.  If you have not seen Milk, do it up.  Oh, the James Franco/Seth Rogen sketch was hilarious. 

Some music before I do some reading:
-I have been listening to a band recently called The Epochs.  They are worth checking out.  Think Death Cab for Cutie with some rock sprinkled in and a lyrical side of The White Stripes. 

-Hum has been in the rotation a lot lately, especially the record Downward is Heavenward. 

Alright, I am out for now.  Thank you for reading and have a great day.  Also, thank you to those who have left comments or sent me messages.  I appreciate the feedback and support.