Life on hold...for at least another week.

Just noticed...several of my posts have been removed. Not sure why as they didnt break any blogspot rules. I don't want to rewrie them, nor illicit the comments that came with them. But I will if need be. After all, free speech is indeed that regardless of the source. Mexico is awesome. Heat is brutal and I am burnt to a crisp with another week to go. Yeee haaa. Hard to write posts on the iPad so bare with me. More fun news in the coming weeks. Good and bad of course. Got to keep it real.

Best Photo

How cool is this.  National Geo has released its best photo of the year.  Check this out.  The runners up are linked below.

http://www.boston.com/bigpicture/2012/01/national_geographic_photograph.html

Best of 2011 - Part II

Here are the tracks that are not all about the remix.  There are a few this year from the same band which is quite surprising.  But all in all, still a good list I think.  Enjoy.

Someone Like You:  Adele
Rolling in the Deep:  Adele
If I Die Young:  The Band Perry
Not Over You:  Gavin Degraw
Stereo Hearts:  Gym Class Heroes
Don't You Wanna Stay:  Jason Aldean ft. Kelly Clarkson
Cannonball:  Little Mix
Not a Love Song:  Wonderland
The Flood:  Take That
Breakeven:  The Script
Jar of Hearts:  Christina Perri
Keep Your Head Up:  Andy Grammer
Nothing:  The Script
For the First Time:  The Script
Indestrcutible:  Robyn
Hang with Me:  Robyn
Heart On My Sleeve:  Olly Murs
Set Fire To The Rain:  Adele
King of Anything:  Sara Barellis

Top Cardio Tunes 2011

So you've waiting a full year.  Thanks for sticking by.  Last year's list got 452 views and 5 mail outs.  Wonder what this year will bring?

So first up... The top Cardio Workout tracks that will have you moving and grooving.  These are MY choices, not off any official listing.  You will be able to sample most of these from YouTube so enjoy.  Don't forget to leave a comment or email me at Cor1000@yahoo.com if you want a copy.

In no order:

Collide Your Glass (Marc Johnce Mashup) ft. Pink, Leona Lewis and the BEP
Turn Me On (Michael Calfan Remix):  David Guetta ft. Nicki Minaj
You Make Me Feel (Disco Fries Mix):  Cobra Starship
Countdown (Ranny's Big Room Mix):  Beyonce
Gimme All Your Love (DrewG & Brian Cua's Dirty Mix):  Madonna
Marry The Night (David Jost Twin Remix):  Lady Gaga
Sexy and I Know It (Original Mix):  LMFAO
We Found Love (R3hab XS Remix):  Rihanna ft. Calvin Harris
What A Feeling (Dj Lorri Summer Spash Mix):  Kelly Rowland
Show Me (Alex Gaudino & Jason Rooney Radio edit):  Jessica Sutta
Suavemente:  Pitbull & Mohombi
Stereo Hearts (Dillon Francis Mix):  Gym Class Heroes ft. Adam Levine
Pumped Up Kicks (Gigamesh Mix):  Foster the People
Think About It (7th Heaven Radio Edit):  Melanie C
All About Tonight (Alias Radio Edit):  Pixie Lott
Fire In Your New Shoes:  Kaskade ft. Dragonette
Moves Like Jagger (Brian Cua Mashup):  Maroon 5
Party Rock Anthem (Wideboys Radio Edit):  LMFAO
Set Fire To The Rain (Moto Blanco Radio Edit):  Adele
Put Your Hands Up (Bimbo Jones Radio Edit):  Kylie Minogue
Indestructible (A-Trak Radio Edit):  Robyn
Fuckin' Perfect (Liam Keegan Radio Edit):  Pink
Rolling In The Deep (Keljet Mix):  Adele
Born This Way (Liam Keegan Radio Edit):  Lady Gaga
Run The World (Dave Aude  Radio Edit):  Beyonce
Till The World Ends (Liam Keegan Radio Edit):  Britney Spears
Right There (Wideboys  Radio Edit):  Nicole Scherzinger
Price Tag:  Jessie J
Love You Like A Love Song (Alias Radio Edit):  Selena Gomez
Heartbreak Down (Cahill Full On Radio Edit):  Pink
Call Your Girlfriend:  Robyn
Without You:  David Guetta ft. Usher
All Fired Up (Alias Radio Edit):  The Saturdays
Firework (Wideboys Radio Edit):  Katy Perry


STAY TUNED FOR MY TOP NON CARDIO TRACKS IN THE COMING DAYS!!!

Paint Purge

I had too much blue paint mix left from a previous piece.  Sooo this is what happens when your bored and creativity takes over. 

Good

Things are good.  I am lucky to have what I have, know the people I know, and work in a place I love (most days).  This year has been a pretty good year.  Some family drama but for the most part, it has been pretty awesome. 

Mexico is only a few weeks away and I can't wait.  It isn't because I need the break mentally or physically.  I have other things in my life that take care of my sanity but it is more for a change of scenery.  Will be nice to be in the heat and walk around in shorts and ts for a while. 

I will be posting my music lists in the coming weeks so be prepared.  I send out several CDs last year with the tunes so if anyone wants one, just let me know. 

2012 will bring lots of changes so I am a bit apprehensive already but I am sure I can make it through.  I have made it this far.  New scenarios, new awakenings, new experiences, new jobs, new everything.  I guess that is all a part of growing.  Stay tuned...

A Must Watch

http://FunnyOrDie.com/m/6coq

Whenever your feeling down...

Update - Long time coming

It's been a while.  Sorry about that.  Things have been sooo busy but all in a good way.  Except for one sad note.

Several weeks ago, an acquaitance of mine was murdered in a local mall.  Shot down gangster style.  I knew him from the gym where we would work out from time to time and in all the years that I knew him, he was nothing but nice, friendly and kind.  Genuine and pretty authentic.  Well as the murder investigation continues, it has come to light that he was also a drug dealer, had ties to the Hell's Angels and had deep ties with the mobs in several provinces.  Most likely involved in more criminal activity then I would care to think about.  Where I am torn is that although I can't ignore his past, I can also not ignore the way "I" perceived his behavior to others.  Which was always noble.  So I remain conflicted.  I am not happy when conflicted.  It goes against my black and white persona.  ;)

The gym is going great.  My gains are becoming evident and the hard work is paying off.  I still hate lunges, more than I could ever explain but I still push through them every 3 days.  I also get to share my gym pain (and gain a spotter) with my best bud so my increases have doubled.  I have skipped past 2 weeks in most of my cycles.  It is amazing how much harder you work when you have someone there to lend a small hand.

Mexico is less than 2 months away.  Can't wait.  Will be nice to get away from it all and just relax.  God I hope they have a walk in gym in Mexico.  There is no way I am going 3 weeks without working out. 

On the painting front, I have had a few ideas for some new pieces but just don't have the funds to pull it all together.  Money is too tight so the artistic outlet will have to remain blogging for the time being.  Maybe in the new year things will change.

Other than that, life is excellent.  I have no complaints and as far as I know, those around me are doing pretty well too.  I haven't heard anything that would make me thing otherwise.  My bro left for vaca for about 1.5 months.  Lucky bastard.  I will be in Vancouver in the coming weeks and for the first time, he won't be there.  Oh well, thankfully I have other friends who will treat me to dinner.  ;)

Inspired

So as you know, I like taking inspiration from the people around me I am lucky enough to call friends.  I think it is important to share the successes of others and let them know that their efforts are making a difference, not only to themselves but to others around them.

In this installment, I bring your attention to Lee.  About 9 months ago, Lee was an employee at the Goodlife I go to and someone I saw almost everyday.  It was also about 9 months ago that Lee decided he wanted to compete in his very first body building competition.  Now keep in mind that Lee had the body we all have.  Well normal people anyway.  He was a big boy.  That certainly changed over the 9 months. 

Here is Lee now, after all his training, AND after WINNING first place in his very first competition.  Great job buddy. (Lee is in the middle of the group)