You Will. (On Tap 99)

Those two words on the field. Put them in your vocabulary.

Good morning, good afternoon, or good evening to you all wherever you may be in whatever time zone are you currently inhabiting. Just wanted to wish you a Monday that hopefully reeks of awesomeness!

After an entertaining weekend for this guy, I learned a valuable lesson about sacrifices. Sometimes during your chapters in this crazy book called your life, you come to checkpoints en route which involves making decisions; some easy, others being a tad more difficult. But nothing more serious than when you have make a sacrifice...whether giving a few bucks, being a DD, or staying in to finish something up instead of going out with the girls.

Sacrifices may be tough to make but in the end it can be a more rewarding experience for you.

But none bigger than the ultimate sacrifice of giving your life for your country; which is what Memorial Day is about today here in the States. So for those that have done this sacrifice and for those that are currently serving in the American Armed Forces...I would like to say from the bottom of my heart:

Thank You. 

Now, for this week folks and gals....remember this: I Will. Don't let thoughts of you saying things such as I Won't, I Can't, I'm Not Good Enough, and I Quit invade your cranium. You Can AND You Will make it through. 

Life is not a children's fairy tale with my pretty ponies and rainbows raining gold upon the yellow brick road. It can and will get rough out here on certain stretches of the road but if you maintain your vehicle as it goes through the rough patches then you will make it to the smooth stretches and ride it out for all of what your life is worth.

So go rev up your engines, let's get ready to hit the throttle this week.

Love Yo Face.

Enjoy Your Week.
Happy Memorial Day!

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"The will to win, the desire to succeed, the urge to reach your full potential...these are the keys that will unlock the door to personal excellence."

-Confucius

Oh Hey Friday. Cheers!

Ahh Friday! You look real good this week...have you lost some weight?

The news that some people have been desperately awaiting since Monday has finally arrived at their desks...it is FRIDAY! FRIDAY! FRIDAY!

GET BACK TO WORK! (Sorry Boss...)

But yeah! The weekend is upon the sunrise! Mine involves a lot of futbol (soccer...), friends, and adult beverages at a variety of venues so this should be a fantastic movin' and groovin' type weekend for yours truly. Definitely will have one of my eyes on the UEFA Champions League Final between Bayern Munich and Dortmund this weekend. Should be an entertaining all German final...thinking this might go to extra time, maybe even penalties to decide which club from Deutschland takes home the silverware.

Choosing which local pub to watch it at with some of the local futbol hooligans is another story...

Hopefully the skies play nice so it doesn't drizzle all over the parade. Even so...playing soccer in drizzle may be more dangerous but it's still a blast!

Here's to us all as we enjoy doing what we love, surrounding ourselves with those we love, and to having a kick-ass Memorial Day weekend. 

Cheers!

"Is that a frown on your face? Let me lift you up and turn you upside down...There's that smile I was looking for!"

-Kazie

Critical Thursday 2!

Thursday is here! Time to bring out the ol' think bucket!

I was very surprised at how many people and shares that my first Critical Thursday post (Link!) received and just wanted to say thanks to all those that read, commented, and shared. Love All Yo Faces.

But onward we go for Round 2!

This week's question/topic is...

What do you define as "Making It"?

We all come from different backgrounds and upbringings across the globe but we all have a connection to this idea of "making it". And by making it, it could differ in personal details based on who you ask.

Some define "making it" in your riches, others with your occupation, some look at your house, etc, etc, etc. There are a variety of factors that people can make a judgment on someone making it but what does making it mean to the person that you just so happen to be?

In my view, some people define as "making it" without the regard of the material things and define it with waking up the next day. Some people are not as fortunate as others with waking up in a warm bed, eating a nice home cooked meal, or even going to a closet and picking out an attire to wear for the new day. Some have to wake up on sidewalks, park benches, dumpsters; basically a fight for survival each day out here in a world of chaos. However, based on their situation it might suck big time but some are happy that they are able to close their eyes and then re-open them to see another day. That could be some people's version of "making it"; seeing the future right now here in the present in an environment that doesn't look promising that they would even make it one more day.

Others can define "making it" love wise; some look at your partner and based that on if you're a success story or just another victim. A chosen few do find their lifelong partner in the earliest stages of their lives while others go through the ringer trying to find the one. And some don't even bother trying anymore after that first breakup/stab wound to the heart and just go it alone. But yeah...love can play a factor of "making it". Whether you're hetero on homo (Not judging.), love can have a strong effect on a person and their idea of "making it." 

Money, cars, cribs, mansions. People would only dream of this kind of lifestyle and define "making it" in this fashion. You got that wad of cash? You got that new car of dreams? How about a house that's not a double wide? The material side of things can come into play with "making it" since...well you need money to buy expensive things right? For me, I wouldn't judge this sense as the end all-be all of "making it" but some people just do. But if you are able to make it rain, then by all means go ahead. Just give me a warning so I can bring out my umbrella...ella...ella...ey!

"Making It"; It's a interesting concept to dissect and zoom in with microscopes to figure out the working details behind the words.

Putting myself under the microscope...I would define "making it" as having the ability to live comfortably and able to provide for yourself daily without fault. In simpler terms...you're able to survive and live by yourself without the assistance of others.  You have your own income, car, crib, and skill-set to live a good life for you, yourself, and that other pronoun that is not I.  I'm not knocking anyone that does not have this abstract idea of mine...you guys are living your lives how you choose. But this is how I view someone as "making it" on this 3rd rock from the sun.

Do I factor love into it? Yeah to a point...If you find your special someone that makes you happy and you make them happy then yes I can see that as "making it" in one part of the spectrum; I can also see some people that don't want a partner at all and still "make it". Now I can (experienced and have) seen love torture situations with promise and mess up a feel good story and turn it into a sorrow dark spell. With love, it's all up to the eye of the beholder. If you want it, just don't be so assumed by the want of it because you will ruin yourself. If you don't, well just keep doing what your doing.

Your inner circle will also play a factor. Friendships can help motivate and even inspire others to keep fighting and clawing towards their dreams. You can have 1, 5, 287, or 30,000+. Friends can make you feel alright and in your zone socially and spiritually which can fuel your fire and put a permanent smirk on that face of yours. Plus you can throw a nice "Making It" block party in celebration once you reach that plateau...and also get invited to theirs. PAR-TAY!

There are some feel good rags to riches stories out here of people that made it; and I truly believe that EVERYONE has a shot of making it, reaching their dreams, and accomplishing their goals. All of these vary from person to person but all of us can "Make It". Never ever give up on what you believe in and what you want to accomplish...and above all else...BELIEVE IN YOURSELF. We all go through trials and tribulations in our life cycles that curb stomp us down to the ground and knock the wind out of us; that doesn't mean that you stay on the ground permanently. 

Treat your wounds, pick yourself up, build on your strengths and weaknesses, and keep moving forward.

We all have the power to do great things on this Earth.

Like one of my favorite gym shirts says...Make It Happen.

Challenge Accepted.

"The pain you feel today is the strength you feel tomorrow. For every challenge encountered there is opportunity for growth."

-Unknown

Rise (On Tap 98)

Today, we rise. RISE.

Monday is like the six-headed neanderthal of a dragon pictured above. And you are that little girl underneath it's feet with nothing but a sword and a dream. 

You can either crawl into a fetal position and await the curb stomping to begin upon you or you can take the fight to Monday and RISE.

The light is shining on a brand new day. Sound off. This is the call.

RISE.

98...!

"Our future's Here and Now. Here comes the countdown."

-Skillet

Cheers Already? Werd.

It's Friday, Friday, Friday...but all Rebecca Black references aside it actually IS Friday!

This guy right here has a busy weekend ahead of him but after all the events that took place during this week, I'm gonna find some time to head to my personal beach and just...ahhh!...for a little bit. Highly suggest that you do the same...even if there isn't any bodies of water, sand between toes, or crazy kids running rapid with plastic shovels around you.

But yeah! Looking forward to the weekend! 

Cheers to all of us surviving 4 days with 1 more in sight just before we can turn all the lights on and enjoy the weekend turnt up to 11.

Cheers Mates.

"If Friday was a national holiday then all the local pubs would be popping off in celebration from sunrise to sunset. Especially those fortunate with decks; people love decks. Let The Party Begin."

-Kazie

Critical Thursday 1

Thought of trying a little something something on Thursdays...Critical Thursdays.

In a nutshell, I ask a question and give out my version of an answer. Then you read, analyze, critique for spelling and punctuation errors, and you could even give me your own answer to the question asked by yours truly. (Would enjoy reading it, promises)

So...Here. We. Go.

To kick this off, I have to reference one of my good friends (BRY-TAY!) since he basically gave me inspiration on starting this by asking this question to me and his circle:

What does a woman want to have in the one?

Now of course, there were some short and sweet answers, some answers in essay form, and others had no replies; in the mixture of different perspectives, wants, needs, and desires...this question brought out a lot of emotion and thought. So here's my answer:

Cutting aside attractiveness, cuteness, and other physical appearance attributes of the specimen of her dreams, women want these 5 things in their version of the one:

Protection, Compassion, Love, Dedication, and Independence.

Don't worry I'll explain...

Protection: Meaning that she wants a man to obviously protect her both physically and mentally from harm. Doesn't mean that you have to have the upper body like the God of Thunder (unless she is into that sort of thing) but protect your woman! Make her feel safe when she is around you. When a woman feels safe just standing, sitting, or even cuddling right next to you...you're doing something right.

Compassion: Have a heart man. I know that this is something that most women out here think is non-existent because we are men! Yeah! Bacon! Gym! Video Games! GRRR! Anyway...yeah guys, learn this trait. Women want a man with a hard chest but behind that chiseled piece of equipment they want a heart...at least one for them anyway; when she is having a bad day, he comes in and tries to clean it up with a joke, tickle, or even a nice warm hug. Or even better...TALK! Showing compassion is not a sign of weakness; in fact she might reward you for showing your soft side every once in awhile (Hey-Yo!).

Love: This is the obvious one of the 5. Do you love her? Simple question yet complex answer...Do you love the girl?; better yet...does your actions and dialogue show it to her? If the answers are yes then congrats, you successfully have the 3rd thing. I don't have to explain this one since love varies independently upon the beholder but if you love her (and I mean really love her..) then yeah...should be fine in this area.

Dedication: It's one thing to love; it's another to be dedicated to the craft. By dedicated meaning that you're showing that you love her on the daily basis instead on just so-called important times. Now by dedication...that doesn't reference to spending a fortune on gifts, glamour, and propaganda. But hey...if you got it like that and show it off like that to yours then by all means go for it. Some girls...scratch that...the majority of women want someone that shows their love NOT in gift giver mode. Meaning, saying that I Love You, complimenting their wardrobe, cracking a joke, giving them a nice hug when you see them, making stupid faces at each other, taking her out for a dinner and a movie. See what I mean? Do you have the time to make her feel loved? This could be more important than love itself.

Independence: Tricky territory we are entering here interwebs. When you both are together as a couple, this doesn't really play into affect too much. But when you are both not in the same vicinity, can she be an independent female without your presence? Basically...can she be comfortable and herself in her own skin without you? Woman don't want somebody that will make her so clingy without you being around 24/7; you can't be around anyone for that long and not expect any fireworks to jump off (The Bad Kind.) Doing the couple stuff...yeah that's great. Remember...you have friends, family, co-workers, etc in your life as well that need your attention and services. When that happens, can she be an independent and do her thing while you go do your thing? Then when everything is finished up y'all can get back together and crash on the couch and watch a movie or cuddle up for the night? Ladies love people that let them be themselves both on and off the court so to speak. Don't be that one that turns them into a dependence. 

Whew! That was long...(Insert "That's What She Said" Lulz.). Think I got close to an essay answer but at least it's in paragraph form haha. But that's my answer to this week's question; would like to read some of your answers!

What does a woman want to have in the one?

Enjoy Your Thursday. Love Yo Face. 

Make It Happen.

"Good things come to those who wait...greater things come to those who get off their ass and do anything to make it happen."

-Unknown

Sounds like something I would say...just sayin'.

Enjoy Your Day. Love Yo Face.

Hit The Nitro! (On Tap 97)

Take Your Marks.

Allo Hello people of the Interwebs! Hopefully you guys and gals remembered to show your moms out there some appreciation and loving (in hugs and kisses forms acceptable) yesterday on Mother's Day! Remember that just because you give birth doesn't make you qualified as a mother; if you are that special person out there that help mold your offspring successfully into awesome people then cheers to you and all the other awesome mothers out there!

But that was yesterday...now for today!

It's Monday!!! (woo...) Don't everyone cheer at once. We've been through this phase a few times in our lives; the first day is always the one where we just want to crawl back into our bed in ball form under the covers and just wait until Tuesday arises. Unfortunately...that can't happen. Unless you're in a coma and you don't want to be in a coma do you?

Instead it's time to get some clothes on and do your morning rituals to get ready for another weekly race through time, obstacles, and objectives. So make sure you wear something comfy, have a good meal to settle the little rager inside of your belly, and step up to the line.

And don't run a false start. You don't want to be DQ'd before the race even starts right?

Also don't forget to stretch...pulling things are bad for you.

¡Go!

Enjoy Your Day.

Love Yo Face.

97...!

"An athlete cannot run with money in his pockets. He must run with hope in his heart and dreams in his head."

-Emil Zatopek

Live It Up.

"Life is either a daring adventure, or it is nothing."

-Helen Keller

Seis De Mayo (On Tap 96)

Are you on or are you off?

Seeing that today is Monday, most of you are powered down. Not because of the amount of Cornoaritas you enjoyed on Cinco de Mayo but due to the fact that it is indeed...Monday. Le Sigh.

But it's all good. You know why? Because you hold the power to make Monday great.

You can either be turned off and go about your day in standby mode watching your life come and go minute by boring minute. Or you can click the power button and feel the electricity run through your veins as you run rapid like a spider-monkey jacked up on Mountain Dew!

Talladega Nights reference. +1!

So get out there and live your Monday up! Get things done today and enjoy yourself out here on this 3rd rock from the sun! And don't forget to press the power button on the way out!

Enjoy Your Monday. Love-A Ya Face!

96...!

"A man's true state of power and riches is to be in himself."

-Henry Ward Beecher

Cinco De Cheers!

The weekend is so close that you can taste the Coronarita!

And as an extra bonus, Cinco De Mayo is in your weekend plans!

Hope everyone has a great weekend!

And don't let bitches, haters, and jealously ruin your time.

Cheers!

"The weekend is back for another session of fun, insanity, good times rolling, memories, and hilarity. Rest can wait until Sunday."

-Kazie

It's The Small Things.

"People think that you have to do something huge, like go to Africa and build a school, but you can make a small change in a day. If you change Wednesday, then you change Thursday. Pretty soon it's a week, then a month, then a year. It's bite-size, as opposed to feeling like you have to turn your life inside out to make changes."

-Hoda Kotb