Swing Easy...

MELLOW MONDAY!: Sept. 26, 2011

Fall is in the swing of things and so are the winds of change. The leaves, the weather, the clothes and the things that connect us on a higher level are all headed in the other direction on the pendulum. Its safe to say that we all go constantly from one stage of life to the next, getting over one obstacle just to discover that there is one on the other side to challenge us in different ways than we ever expected.

This has been life as usual for the past 24 years of my life, but Ive only been able to begin to understand and recognize the points of transition the last few years. I almost get excited now, because I don't ever know what to expect but it just keeps getting more and more interesting.

Right now I am back at another point where I know somethings coming around the bend and one thing Ive learned is that no matter what that "something" is, I am coming out on top. I just have to hang on.


This weeks jam comes from a band with cool mellow vibes straight out of the Mountains of NC. With a style of music that, in itself, promotes unity and harmony with its blend of different sounds and voices coming together, Common Foundation is building a foundation of its own that is sure to stand strong for years to come. So turn up your speakers and put on your favorite head phones, hold tight to the pendulum of change and always remember to swing easy.

COMMON FOUNDATION-SWING EASY

	http://www.myspace.com/commonfoundation

Special Thanks to Courtney Hall for shifting my ears to the sound. Jam on lady.

Toasted Poco

Mellow Monday!: Sept. 12, 2011




So Im driving to pick up my friend from work at the corner of Robertson and Pico and when I pull up to the curb I try to text him to walk "Toward Pico"...my iPhone corrects it twice to "Toasted Poco".....WTF IS A TOASTED POCO!!!!...I said to myself as my anger arose! When I got home I decided to look up wtf a Poco was....to my delight, this is what I discovered...


POCO- Crazy Love

This band was formed in 1968 by Richie Furay and Jim Messina when their previous band, Buffalo Springfield broke up...you may know this band by this song,


BUFFALO SPRINGFIELD- For What it's Worth

Keep it Mellow, Toasted Poco.

Ba-da, Ba-da-da-da

Mellow Monday!: August 15, 2011

Tis another Monday in the world and last night when "Monday" came up in conversation, this was the first thing that popped in my head and I couldn't help but sing the song...I dig the oldies...so to all you fly Mamas and Papas out there, keep it Mellow, it's Monday Monday!

...Just keep ya eyes open, cause Monday night could be totally different that Monday night...

Be well. Even when you're not.

Wellness Wednesday!: August 10, 2011

Basically,
Even

When
Excitement
Lies
Lazy,

Every
Vacant
Ear
Needs

What
Holds
Eternal
Nirvana.

Your
Outward
Uplifting

Acts,
Relieve
Every

Negative
Outlook
Today
.  Period 


so...Be well, even when you are not.

...and share a smile with someone that doesnt have one, they'll appreciate it...

Chronicles of  CJBs Random Raps: Life Lessons

XXX OoO

MELLOW MONDAY!: August 8, 2011


So it's been a hot minute and Monday's are my favorite. I got to get this letter out, I hope she gets it!

Keep it Mellow with TripleX...and my face says OoOh.

Tones of Home...

Mellow Monday: July18, 2011


I was uploading all the pics from my move from NC to CA today on Facebook and it brought me back to where I started for a while...I was reminded of my tones from home...Hope Mills, NC...while were at it, let's rep Fayetteville, NC for a little bit, after all, that is the stomping grounds.

Keep it Mellow with Tone of Home...

Hauser Blvd.

Mellow Monday!: July 11, 2011


Keepin' it Mellow in Miracle Mile...Cool Cool Cali...

Keepin' it Mellow in My Project...Coo Coo Cal...

I can do anything that I want cause...

Mellow Monday!: July 4, 2011

Happy 4th of July everyone...

"I" can do anything that I want cause...

Keep it mellow, remember that with great power comes great responsibility...What are you doing with the power that has been given to you?

Women are from Venus, Venus Flytraps are from Wilmington NC

FUN FACT FRIDAY!: July 1, 2011

Women are not from this world, they are officially from Venus...that's a fact.

(Venus)

Venus fly traps are native only to Wilmington, N.C...that's a Fun Fact!

(Downtown Wilmington)

Venus Williams is 31 years old and just lost the other day to put her out of Wimbledon 2011.
Despite those 2 facts, she will still kill me any day of the week in a tennis match...

Fun Fact: The planetary sport of venus is tennis. (that is why tennis balls are round)

..(actual being from Venus)

Fun Fact: I have been thinking about a Venus Razor the whole time I have been blogging about this...and hearing that song that goes like "I'm your Venus, I'm your fire, Your desire"...so I am going to include it in this blog.

SILLY RABBIT!

TASTY TUESDAY!: June 28, 2011






...silly rabbit, Trix aren't for kids, they're for a 24 year old dude with the munchies...      

                 B)   <that is a smiley with sunglasses.

Back Back Forth Forth

MELLOW MONDAY!: June 27, 2011

Top of the morning playas...It's not often that I get a blog out before NooN on the East Coast, but today is Monday....Mellow Monday....and I love Jamz.

This morning I got the Throwback Jamz channel on the t.v. This station plays 90's Jamz, but one song that came through the tube was from 1986. (Probably the greatest year to roll through the calendar. Why? Because on 12/21/86, I came through the calendar)

The song was by Cameo listed on the album "Word Up"- Back and Forth

Doods...gotta love the attempt at the box hair cut...."It'll blow your cap!"...

When I was listening to this song, I was reminded of a song by a group that was popular in the 90's, The Wu Tang Clan....

In 2001, the Clan, riding on the success of the 90's, released a single for their upcoming CD called...Gravel Pit... This jam was def. on my mix CD's back in high school

Man....look at the difference 10 years made...that 80's style is rockin right back around the bend though...I guess it just all goes....


................BACK BACK and FORTH FORTH....................

BrAiNsToRm

SUNDAY FUNDAY!: June 26, 2011


So it's Sunday but I have a problem. I have had too much Fun today........................................


...I know......How could I be having TOO much Fun...

......


....because I have a 1000 word essay due at 11:59 pm Pacific Time and I have just been having Fun ALL day!.....!

So in an attempt to get started here at 6:29 p.m. I am going to get creative.
I was logging, BACK,  in to my online class a few minutes ago for about the millionth time today and I knew in my mind that I had to get started and I had to brainstorm. So to make this work more interesting, I am going to BrAiNsToRm while blogging...or...make my blog a BrAiNsToRm....I think I am gonna go ahead and call this blog..."BrAiNsToRm"... .... .... .... ..... do you know how long it takes to pause and type..."BrAiNsToRm".....yea...takes a little bit.

Ok so my assignment is this:

-I have to select an ethnic group to which I belong: Ok, so I know for sure that I have English and Cherokee. English isn't an ethnic group though. It's an origin. But, White, IS considered an ethnic group, since that is my only option I can select on any survey that's given to me. There is a Native American option, but I'm mix, so...could I choose the "more than one" option on this stuff...stuff like the census. I mean, I have white skin but....were talking ethnicity here lol...ah its all ridiculous if you ask me...ok lets get on with it...

-If I belong to more than one group, I have to choose one that I most identify with or one that I want to know more about: Ok, so I have already written an essay on Cherokee in this class since that is what I was the most interested in. I guess English it is...or White in this case.

-I have to decide if my ethnic group colonized or if it immigrated to the United States: We definitely colonized the United States and took out the Natives. I guess that makes me a product of a Pocahontas and John Smith story...lol...

-Did we face prejudice, segregation, racism, or any combination of the three? We were involved in segregation from African Americans and also racism. Not only them, but also with Japanese.

-If so, how and why? Hmmm this should be the interesting part...Back in the day we all had separate water fountains and bathrooms and seats on the bus and churches. We took away Chinese rights. We took away Native Americans rights. Man it seems like we were taking away everbodys rights. Why? hmm.... power hungry? Greed for the land? Fear of the unknown people? Maybe they thought that someone would outrun forest gump lol...

I'm just glad it's not like that nowadays. There's things we can learn from each other I'd hate to be classified as a dude that wears tights and fluffy shirts...SOOMEBODY along the way FINALLY taught those white dudes  how to dress.

-Was the group affected by any of the following forms of discrimination, or did it participate in any of the following forms of discrimination? If so, describe: * Dual labor market * Environmental justice issues * Affirmative action * Redlining * Double jeopardy * Institutional discrimination * Reverse discrimination * Glass ceiling, glass walls, or glass escalator: Ok, so I did a paper in high school about Affirmative action so I am definitely going to include some thoughts on that subject. Reverse discrimination kind ties in with Affirmative action.

-Do you culturally identify more with the ethnic group you examined, with United States mainstream culture, or with both equally? That is a no brainer. Ive always been culturally identified as white. I mean it takes me a while to get a tan, know what I'm sayin'....my sister got the benefit of those genes....thanks Tiff...btw you don't look Cherokee Tiff....you definitely look like an Asian....
But to the United States mainstream.... I am white...

Ok now I have to go look up some sources.....It is now 7:13 pm....I have 5 hours...let's see how Fun this Sunday can REALLY be!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! ONWARD!

PAAAALM SPRINGS!

FUN FACT FRIDAY!: June 24, 2011

So its Fun Fact Friday in SoCal and its on and poppin' cause I just had some stir fry on pita bread with some lemonade...what makes the night more perfect? I'm watchin' Cops...Which is where this weeks Fun Fact comes from!


So the cop was driving down the highway in Palm Springs and he was giving some random facts about population and stuff and then, while he was driving under a bridge that goes over a 4 lane highway he says...

Palm Springs is home to the first Nudist Bridge! #californiaknowshowtoparty

I thought to myself....now that really is a FUN FACT!

Now go amaze your friends with this cool information...and have fun, ITS FRIDAY!

...your welcome...

I can smell the colors outside on my lawn...

MELLOW MONDAY!: June 20, 2011

With school and work goin' on, it's hard now a days to get on here and blog. But Monday we always gotta keep it Mellow...Let's take this time out of our busy schedule to appreciate the world around us...

Lawn Boy by Phish off of their album...Lawn Boy....Enjoy B]

Now the days are getting long, I can sing my summer song!

MELLOW MONDAY!: June 13, 2011



Today's song was written by artist Dave Brubeck. It is off of his "Jazz Collection" album and also "Real Ambassadors". Louis Armstrong is the vocalist...This song would be so hard to follow and sing if all you hear was the piano and he nailed it. I don't think that there could have been a better artist to sing this piece.  Armstrong turned 60 just a month before this ballad was recorded in 1961. Dave Brubeck turned 90 last year and is recognized in the world of music as a Jazz Master.

Check out this dynamic duo...and keep it Mellow...after all...It's summer time.

Summer Song-Dave Brubeck & Louis Armstrong

Thirsty?

Thirsty Thursday!: June 9, 2011

So last night I went out and celebrated my recent job offer. I'll be a teller at Chase bank. The job is a Godsend because money goes fast in the City of Angels.

By the way let me tell you about this job thing. My first goal was to get a job when I got out here to the west. Gotta get that dough. After putting in applications and applying at places like Ralph's and Target (retail) I thought I would get dressed up one day in a shirt and tie and see what I could do at the bank right up the street called Wells Fargo. I thought that this might pay a little more and I have a step up because I have experience in the field. Before I walked out of the door I said, "God, let me be in your favour". I took one resume with me that day and when I arrived I spoke to a teller. She informed me that all applications are submitted online only. I continued to ask her if I could leave my resume with her or the manager. She denied and said everything is done online. Ok, I thought, I took my resume and was on my way. I went outside and gave a homeless gentlemen $2 bucks that I had in my wallet (I told myself [after I ignored him walking into the store] that I would give him what I had when I came out). Then I saw the big Chase sign on the building right across the street from where I was standing. I was only going to go to Wells Fargo that day but since they didn't want my resume and I still had it in my possession and I was still wearing my shirt and tie...

...I thought, Why Not?...

I walked into the same scenario. A teller advised me that everything is completed online but I continued again to ask if I could leave my resume. He called his manager and asked. A gentleman named Don walked out of the office behind me and said "Sure! Let me take a look."  He scanned over it quickly and said, "Have a seat."

I walked in his office and was quickly introduced to another lady named Mellisa. Mellisa happened to be a manager at what they call a "New Build" or new branch in a new area. I then noticed a stack of papers on the desk. They were going over resumes for hopeful applicants. We talked for a while and did some role play. They got to know a little about me and mentioned that I should have no problem going out and meeting people or succeeding in the work place because of my initiative to get out and get it done. "You obviously did the foot work to show your face and bring in your resume". They told me to go home and apply online and take the assessment provided  (you are not supposed to have the opportunity to interview without first applying online.) 

 "Take your time" she said..."alot of people are failing the assessment"

Don told me to email him after I finished so I followed up and he informed me that someone would be reaching out to me. Later that day Mellisa called and asked me if I would be ok with wearing a shirt and tie and jazz like that, I said "Of Course!". She said that I would be suprised how many people have a problem with that. Im thinking the whole time that those people must not really need a job.

I waited a few days and heard nothing so I called back. I asked Don if he had received the results back from my assessment, he said that he got an email back that said "recommended". He continued to say that someone would be reaching out to me.

The next day a recruiter called and said that if I accept my pay rate and benefits package and uniform requirements then I have the job contingent on background check and drug testing. I accepted and he congratulated me because there was a very large pool of applicants and he said that I seemed to impress Don and Mellisa.

Contingent...that word tends to spark doubt even among the great news that I had just received. I took the drug test and fingerprinting in the time frame provided and waited anxiously for 5 days for the results. I called the number that they provided me to check the progress on everything and the recruiter told me that she just had to submit my I9 form and I am good to go. Everything cleared...Congratulations.

YES!!!!!!!!!!!

This story is a true story. A month in LA and already a job. All honesty, God had every step already planned out. I just had to do me and realize the truth that God really does have my back. Life is like that...all the time.

Which brings us to Thirsty Thursday...last night I went out and celebrated which mean that this morning, Thursday morning....I was dehydrated. So I drank like a third of this gigantic container of water in like an hour when I first woke up. Water is essential for the battle of a hangover. First you drink a full glass after your night of celebrating and drinking and in the a.m. you drink more water. Water is life people.

I just have to ask you... What are you thirsty for? A new job? Tighter family ties? A better life? Happiness? Water?

Know that the thirst quencher is out there for you to grab. Its there all the time for you to take a sip. So sit back and don't worry, the water of life will keep you hydrated.

P.S. For all of you mobile readers of my blog (sister in particular) I made some changes to my blog which should make it easier for you to navigate and view my posts. Give me some feedback on how it is working for you.

Which one will you choose?

Wellness Wednesday!: June 8, 2011

If you are alive then it is obvious that there is negativity all around you all the time. What we fail to realize is that there is also positivity around us all the time. 

The things we recognize around us becomes our reality. I challenge you to stay positive despite the negativity. Just try it. The worst that can happen is that you notice the negativity (which you may already be doing).

The point is that YOU have the power of positivity in a world of negative energy. It's contagious. A simple smile or "hello" or acknowledgement to someone else can make a life changing difference.

Be the catalyst that changes the vibes around you.

Choose life, that you might live.

Spread the love.

The Best "NA NA" Song Ever Written...my opinion

MELLOW MONDAY!: June 6, 2011


Everbody has their favorite "Na Na" song....

Hey Jude, Na Na Hey Hey Kiss Him Goodbye, Na Na Na, Right Now (Na Na Na)...just to name a few....but in my opinion the BEST "Na Na" song of all time was recorded during the best decade of music. THE 90's!!!! Where House music is poppin' the House Parties!

Keep it Mellow...HERE COMES THE HOTSTEPPER- Ini Kamoze 1994

NA NA NA NA    NA NA NA NA   HEY HEY HEY    GOODBYEEEEE!

ITS FRIDAY...WAIT NO...ITS SUNDAY SUNDAY!

SUNDAY FUNDAY!: June 5, 2011


HEY ITS FRIDAY!

WAIT NO...ITS SUNDAY!

WHAT DAY IS IT AGAIN?!?!?! WHOS SONG IS THIS??!?!?! IM CONFUSED!!! BUT ENTERTAINED NONE THE LESS!

I Second That...

FUN FACT FRIDAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!: June 3rd, 2011



There are 86,400 seconds in a day. Make every one count!

FUN FACT!!!!! I like exclamation marks ! !
                                                                   O
                                                                   U

They look like little boot prints!
                                                   !
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                                                !
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                                                 !       or its a silent cartoon of a stick man falling!
                                                 !
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                                            !smack!

The 2nd choice...

THIRSTY THURSDAY!: June 2, 2011



Well I was going to blog about this wine that I got down at Trader Joe's but I don't have a cork screw and I don't want to blog about it now cause I'm kinda bummed cause I can't taste it....

So....

The 2nd choice is Santa Cruz Organic Apple Juice....!......

Although I'm not very excited right now...there AAAARREe many awsome things about this stuff...or it wouldn't be in my fridge...

1. Apple juice is bangin (it taste good)

2. It keeps you regular (it cleans you out)

3. This particular kind is organic (no chemicals added)

4. Apple juice is bangin (see number1)

5. This juice doesn't expire until July 20 2013

Check out more stuff on their web site www.scojuice.com 

NEXT WEEK!.....after I have a cork screw.....COPPOLA ROSSO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY SISTA!

MELLOW MONDAY!: May 30, 2011

Today, May 30th is my sisters birthday! Tiff is her name and being fly is her game, she's the coolest sister that anybody can claim. She's 27!...not quite 30, don't worry! I'm not proud of alot of things but I'm definitely proud to be the brother of Tiffany B. Faulk. She has influenced my music and my style and really all that is cool about me..you've continued to let me be your bro even though i pulled a big chunk of your hair out one time =]. Keep it mellow sis, Its ya birthday (I know your not gettin' this till Tuesday btw =)....this song is dedicated to you...I love you!

To my best and longest friend on the planet....

Girls let go of the DUCK FACE!

SUNDAY FUNDAY!: May 29, 2011

Ladies....please....I see you throwin up the duck face in all your pics...its not hot yo. It's just not hot. PLEASE! STOP! =].....please...

Have a nice day!

Thirsty? well, fun fact...REAL IS BETTER

THIRSTY THURSDAY!: May 26, 2011 FUN FACT FRIDAY!: May 27, 2011


There was a Mellow Monday once...May 2, 2011 to be exact, and things got sour! Those lemons life gave me got squeezed and became the best lemonade I've ever tasted. Nantucket Nectars Squeezed Lemonade. This stuff was introduced to me a few years ago by a lady named Shelva (thank you). These guys (Tom and Tom) who met in college decided to move to Nantucket and make a living apart from the shirt and tie lifestyle. They started selling juice off of their boat that they delivered news papers, coffee and laundry to visiting boatman that couldn't access such things very easily. They decided to call their juice Nantucket Nectars. The Juice Guys come through with this weeks Thirsty Thursday!

http://www.nantucketnectars.com/  is the place to go to experience all the fun!


You may be asking yourself....why do you have Thirsty Thursday and Fun Fact Friday up there?!?!?!?!?!?!


Well I'm glad that some of you asked that question because I have an answer!


On the home page of the Juice Guys website if you click the cap you get fun facts!!! Just like in real life under the cap of Nantucket Nectars bottles, there is FUN FACTS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!


Ahhh great minds enjoy the same things...like fun facts...and lemonade...so go to the home page and CLICK THE CAP!....I definitely recommend that you check out the rest of the site and also their beverages.


....now let's enjoy The Lemon Song....

oh...I know that most of my audience is from NC so these are the places that you can find this stuff at..

Nantucket Nectars is available at these fine stores...

• Wawa
• Whole Foods
• Sutton Place Gourmet
• Dean & DeLucas
• Au Bon Pain
• The Grove
• Roly Poly
• Brookshire Brothers
• Jason's Deli
• HEB
• Randall's/Thom Thumb
• Taco Del Mar
• Target Food Court
• Chipotle
• Einstein Bros Bagels
• Qdoba Mexican Grill

(this is the "south" but Fayetteville your looking at Target and Jason's Deli right now)
If you go to the website and click "Find Us" then you can locate retailers in your location...

The taste of Sunset

Tasty Tuesday!: May 24, 2011




How goes it? It's been a while since the last Tasty Tuesday but I'm back with a Brazilian....no not a bikini wax...Brazilian cuisine my friends! I was introduced to this spot located on Sunset Bl. called Bossa Nova. We ordered out one night last week and tonight we decided to give them a visit on the boulevard. The owners that opened up this place in 1993 have one philosophy, Keep the passion alive and never give up on your dreams. It has seemed to have worked because they now have 4 locations in Los Angeles.


What did I order off the menu that was so tasty?!?! well in honor of the street that this particular eatery was located on (Sunset Bl), I had to go with the Sunset Pasta:

I got mine with fettuccine noodles but what else is in it??? well, fresh asparagus, skinless boneless chicken breast, onions, fresh mushrooms in a cream sauce.

The meal on a scale from 1 to 10....very tasty. Check this place out if you are ever in the area or just feast your eyes on the web with pics and everything!!   www.bossanovafood.com    

BTW...did I mention this place is open until 4 a.m. on the weekends.......whaaaaaaaaa?

oh and my drink...a lemonade...yum.

Keep it Mellow, your Overemphasizing

MELLOW MONDAY!: May 22, 2011




On my trip across country my CD of choice was Big Wrecks, In Loving Memory...

The whole CD is awesome, but one song stuck out in my head the whole trip....lets keep it mellow....

Big Wreck- Overemphasizing

There once was a man
Our age
Hes all for himself
On stage
It turns a page

All through this time
Hes outgrown
Cause he'll go through life alone
Don't answer the phone

Overemphasizing
The time we spend
On stuff that you lend
Overemphasizing
All the lights you gave
I forgot to save

Not long ago
We moved
Still much was left
To prove
I was removed

Overemphasizing
(mmm) The love we made
I forgot to save
Overemphasizing
All the lights you gave
I forgot to save

There once a man
Our age
He's all for himself
On stage

WHOA!

SUNDAY FUNDAY!: May 22, 2011


Let's make this short and sweet since it's so late.....

Whats not so fun, being under the weather on a Sunday Funday :(

Whats really fun, everyone is still here after the end of the world!....
....and staying in and playing video games all day cause your under the weather :)


Thinking about all that's fun and not so fun, I think of the most important age old question that everyone has been asking......



.........



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What would you do for a Klondike Bar? leave answers in the comments section!

Its Been A While...

FUN FACT FRIDAY!: May 20, 2011


WHATS UP EVERYBODY, I'm back or should I say, I have arrived. LETS GET THIS BLOG BACK ON AND POPPIN'!

Last week I took a road trip across the States from Hope Mills, NC to Los Angeles, CA.... Here are some fun facts about my trip:


Total Distance Driven: 2787 Miles

Max Speed: 98 mph

Total Road Time: 41 hrs 57 min

Avg. Speed: 71 mph

Total Speeding Tickets: 1 (VA Trooper J. Day, 87/70)

Total Pairs of Cheap Sunglasses Purchased from a gas station: 3 (they get cooler as you drive west)

Total cost of gas: $353.60

Total Days: 5

Stops: Nashville TN, OK City OK, Albuquerque NM, Grand Canyon AZ, Los Angeles CA

Car Driven: 1998 Honda Accord

CD of Choice: Big Wreck/ In Loving Memory Of...

Hotel At Grand Canyon: El Tovar (Oldest lodge at the canyon, was built when the railroad first arrived with timber from Oregon and Stones from the canyon. )

Points Of Interest: Bricktown (AAA baseball, Thunder Vs. Memphis), Meteor Crater, Walnut Canyon, Grand Canyon, Flood in Memphis/ARK

Tumble Weeds: Hit one in Arizona. A piece broke off in my grill and now I have a souvenir.

News: Soon after I arrived, "Teach Me How To Dougie" was shot dead 10 minutes away from here in Inglewood. Also some say that Judgement day is tomorrow May 21, 2011 (where do they get this stuff).

Storms Driven through: 1

NC plates spotted outside of the state: 1

Was it worth it: YES

I made it!
Thank you Jesus...now let's find a job!

p.s. see, you on SUNDAY FUNDAY!

Well...that wasn't as bad as I thought...

WELLNESS WEDnESDAY!: May 11, 2011



There was alot of hype about parts of I-40 being closed today and detours on the news and the internet...and trust me there should be. The river is pretty high...which reminds me, Bob Marley passed away 30 years ago today from malignant melanoma.  Here is one thing he has had to say...

"Life is one big road with lots of signs. So when you riding through the ruts, don't complicate your mind. Flee from hate, mischief and jealousy. Don't bury your thoughts, put your vision to reality. Wake Up and Live!"
— Bob Marley

With 3 more days of driving alone you could say that I have a "pretty" long road ahead of me...but I intend pun...

Things will ALWAYS be rough if you constantly dwell on what you believe to be negative. Free your mind and think on things that are good.

So I will enjoy the beauty of the road  that I travel, think on things that are good and look forward to the sunset that awaits at the end of the path...

and with that, let's get back to the river...

I 40 was clear though and I didn't run into a storm until about an hour out of Oklahoma City.

Walked around Bricktown a little while this evening when I got here and caught a AAA baseball game.

Today was my longest drive of my 5 day trip but it wasn't as bad as I thought it was gonna be.

Albuquerque NM here I come.

Quote Ive often thought about during this trip:

Christopher McCandless wrote in a book before he died "Happiness only real when shared"

Chew on this...

Tasty Tuesday!: May 10, 2011

whew, what to say....LONG DAY!

I'm gonna make this quick...because I'm tired.

Dinner was delicious. Mainly because of the human contact after being on the road all day. The food was also delicious! I was on my way to this place called John A's, which is some kind of Irish bar/live music that has had some famous people stop in and share their 2 cents, but I passed this place called Caney Fork...I was like "WT"...with a name like that...they must have a seat for me...and they did...at the bar.

First I ordered a Michaloeb Ultra (my favorite)

Then, "she said" I'll get you some "corn fritters"...again, I was like...WT....then the bar tender was like..."Its a funnle cake"...AH BRING THEM OUT THEN!

The main course,  Caney Chicken...whats included in that?:
glad you asked...Chicken breast grilled to perfection covered with pepperjack cheese, onions, mushrooms and bacon. My sides were "campfire potatoes" (which are just potatoes cut into chunks  with grilled onions served over them) and brocolli...mmmmm brocolli!

Now even though they played only country music....I totally advise you to check this place out...they have a sweet bar! check em' out at   http://www.caneyforkfishcamp.com/  !!


Now Chew on this....Virginia Highway Patrol enforces the speed limit by AIRCRAFT...these signs are posted everywhere..."What is this, Need For Speed?!"

.....well, while I was searching for this "aircraft", I failed to see the unmarked Trooper J. Day sitting in the bushes....87 in a 70...he got me for wreckless driving and my court date is in June, in Virginia...looks like I'll be eating that one.

Tomorrow....OK CITY! GOOD NIGHT!!

Coast to Coast

FUN-FACT-FRIDAY! May 6, 2011




A few of you got a text message ahead of today's blog that included our first fun fact!

VENUS FLYTRAPs are native only to Wilmington, NC. If you find them anywhere else in the world, they were introduced to the environment.

I40 Runs Coast to Coast beginning in Wilmington, NC and takes you straight to LA, California.

It will take me 5 days with stops in Nashville, TN, OK city, OK, Albuquerque, NM, and the Grand Canyon until I reach my destination in LA.

It will take 43.25 hrs which is a normal work week...in a car.

TRAIL MIX is native only to LA, California....I dunno, people just keep saying that its the "Land of Fruits and Nuts"...good thing I like trail mix!

HAVE A SLAMMIN' SATURDAY!

5th of May!

Thirsty Thursday!: May 5th, 2011


its the 5th!...well the 6th now...but I just got back from the bar...and El Rancho...$1.99 Msrgsritas....

speaking of...

trh...Texas Road House has some pretty good Peach Margaritas...

but tonight...we focus on .....tequila...

my favorite.

especialy Jose...Quervo that is...

good night.

ONE LESS THING YOU HAVE TO DO TOMORROW...

WELLNESS WEDNESDAY!: May 4, 2011

...note to self...

....GET YOUR SHIT TOGETHER....

PALMS ARE MESSY, MOMS SPAGHETTI

TASTY TUESDAY!: May 3, 2011




That's right.....Mom made spaghetti yestadiddy and I can tell you...that things got messy!!! Which is why this weeks Tasty Tuesday features my oldest niece DJ...almost 2


The spaghetti, of course, was quite delicious on this particular evening and DJ had the perfect non bias opinion. She spoke only a few words during the meal but "more" was the one that sealed the deal...


not to mention...


WHEN DINNER WITH DANICA GOES CRAZY!


RECAP:


First: DJ tries to use a fork, but every time she gets it to her mouth it falls off...."uh oh" she says as she picks it up with her free hand and stuffs it in her mouth...


Next: She hands me the fork..."Ha", good idea I thought. I can at least keep it from falling...off of the fork.
She takes a big bite and about half hangs on her chin and finally falls...


Step 1: Teach her how to "slirp"
I went first and she quickly caught on...but only a little


Let's try this: A spoon. YES she's doing good but turns the spoon upside down when its in her mouth and food falls out...lol...TBS says that it's "very funny"


Let's have fun: However you want to eat it D, go for it...hands, spoon, whateva


Seconds: ...she wanted seconds...


..done..?: As she holds up the bowl with remnants of spaghetti on the bottom and sides, my sister (mommy) say's quickly, "You better take it from her or she's gonna drop it on the floor"..."I better take her advice", I thought to myself as I grabbed the bowl.


YAY DJ is full, I'm full, mom's full and sista-mom is finally getting to eat because Emmy (my youngest niece) has gotta eat too!


"HIGH FIVE" and  fist "pOwn"s are in order!


and yes...SHE SAYS BOTH AND CAN DO BOTH....


...and so we did...


My hands were messy, her face looked like Pizza Face off of the show "ALL THAT" and we all had a good time!


PROPS TO DJ FOR DINNER FUN!
PROPS TO MA FOR DINNER DELICIOUS!
PROPS TO SISTA-MOM, YOUR THE COOLEST!


...and Tiff, please post a pic of the 2 lovely ladies!

When life gives you lemons...squeeze em'

MELLOW MONDAY!: May 2, 2011


Keep it mellow and jam to yellow...The Lemon Song that is.

I should have quit you a long time ago
Ooh-whoa, yeah, yeah, long time ago
I wouldn't be here, my children
down on this killin' floor

I should have listened, baby, a-to my second mind
Oh, I should have listened, baby, to my second ma-ah-hah-ah-ind
Everytime I go away and leave ya, darlin'
a-send me the blues, rain down the line, no

Hey, yeah-yeah-yeah, keep up, yeah, oh, yeah

Babe-yeahh, yeah, treat me right, baby
Ooh-whoa, whoa-whoa, my, my, my, my-hah
Now take it down a little bit
People tell me baby can't be satisfied-a
Try to worry me, b-ba-baby
but Inever did end up guit-chewin' myself
People worry, baby,can't keep you satisfied
Huh, let me tall ya, babe
Ah, you ain't nothin' but a nn-two-bit, no-good jive

I went to sleep last night, I work as hard as I can-a
I bring home my money, you take my money, give it to another man
I should have quite you, baby-a, oh, such a long time ago-ho
I wouldn't be hear withall my troubles
nn-down on this killin' floor

Squeeze me, babe, 'till the juice runs down my leg
Do, squeeze, squeeze me, baby, until the juice runs down my leg
The wayyou squeeze my lemon-a
I'm gonna fall right outta bed, 'ed, 'ed, bed, yeah

Yeah
Hey, hey, hey, hey, hey, hey, hey, hey
Juice, baby, baby, baby, baby, baby
Baby, baby, baby, baby, baby, baby
Hey, babe, babe, babe, babe, oh, no
No, no, now, now
I'm gonna leave my children down on this killin' floor

What did the 5 fingers say to the FaCE?!

SUNDAY FUNDAY!: May 1, 2011!


ITS SLAPTASTIC!

..slap is at 1:58 for the impatient..but i suggest you watch it...