Lyrical Spiritual 66

As I drag my feet across that halls through the clutter that's spread on the floor.

Step by step with no feeling as I made it upstairs.

With a glaze on the doors ahead while picking out my hair.

After making it to my destination, the darkness upon the opening greets me with it's glare.

Back inside here like a reunion that took a few years.

Flicking on the lights and see how much I stuffed inside here.

Picking up items that took me back in time.

Where I was just a boy, not knowing what in the world I was doing.

Taking a seat in the chair. Letting the environment consume me.

I've found my safe haven. Relaxed and filled with glee.

Or is that fear. Doubt. The unknown.

Is this even me? I don't know anymore.

When I don't feel like nothing's work, I just retreat to this room.

Just sitting here. Alone. Letting the pain consume.

Sometimes I just want to make a short stay then it turns into weeks.

I guess that's what happens when you put a light upon the anger in me.

Haha. See this is how life works for some.

They live, let the anger build with no release until they become none.

Rage can be a killer. Literally.

Hence why I have this room so I can disconnect spiritually.

Beyond these walls lie my others emotions and thoughts.

In my confinement, this is where I scream and shout.

See anger is part of my original blueprint since I first Press Start.

After figuring out it's coding, we are a unit known to leave a few marks.

Now we can get out of line. It's an intense emotion all it's own.

Adding that with a mindset and it become a supernova full blown.

No one understands why. And they never will.

How can you control? Just run over that hill.

Go into your room and take a look inside.

Do you like what you see or will shrivel up and hide?

There's a dark side to everyone. We all have flaws.

Whether you like to hide it or show it off on the walls.

It's alright, it's ok.

Your rage can become your ally.

Wishing is not enough. You have to open the door.

Take a breath. Then go inside and settle the score.

Cheers!

Lyrical Spiritual 65 (Never Forget)

On this day 14 years ago lives were changed.

An act of cowardice left an entire nation maimed.

As the towers that stood towards the New York skies came crashing down.

Thousands of people gone. Families broken. A country wearing a frown.

Within that moment of chaos and turmoil,

The United States of America chose not to fold.

When the cries of terror and help screamed from the scene,

We rushed straight into the depths looking to help anyone at the scene.

Lives were lost.

Families shed tears.

Friends said prayers.

Bystanders stood in mourning.

Through the fire and the flames we carried on.

A warzone was in front of us. We marched right in.

Cries and screams of our neighbors. We broke the walls down.

We Do Not Back Down.

14 Years Later. We're still standing.

So for today, think about where you were when you got that breaking news.

Your reaction when you turned the channel and saw the horrific images.

We are the United States of America: The Greatest Country on Earth.

And we will not let cowards define what this country truly is.

Special Condolences to those affected by the acts on September 11th, 2001. May those that lives were lost on that dark day and those families who lost someone special rest in peace and let their spirits live on. 

Love > Hate.

Cheers!

Lyrical Spiritual 64

So much on the mind, so little time.

Here comes a few stanzas to help unwind.

RIP to Allison and Adam, that was an emotional storm.

An unspeakable act of evil that left this nation in mourn.

A man with hate in his heart with a sadistic mind.

Alined with cowardness wasting himself for his horrific crime.

Two lives gone; yet they will not be forgotten.

For the thousands they’ve touched, they will never be an afterthought.

Living life in crazy yet marvelous times.

With some dark moments trying to contain the shine.

However in a simple equation: Love > Hate.

So love someone today and put Hate in checkmate.

Cheers!

Lyrical Spiritual 62

In Case of Emergency, Break The Glass.

Well it’s been awhile since I’ve done so watch out for the blast.

I’m back from a vacation that took me away.

Couple days of paradise have me feeling some kind of way.

From RVA to NOLA and everywhere in between.

So much insanity. Including the times on Bourbon Street.

Crazy in a good way cause I needed a mental break.

Enjoying beers and company while shining my lukewarm state.

Now back on the grind, the daily 9-5.

Taking life’s objectives and labeling them mine.

Going out to the world with a venomous smile.

Hmm…this one’s a doozy. This may take awhile.

Physically I’m resynced with a couple screws loose.

Not just naturally in the brain. All within my limbs too.

Pain is temporary but giving up is forever.

I have goals I want to lift. So I’m not giving in. Ever.

But for now I’m getting into the groove of things.

Stressing less, showing off more and other randomness galore!

Thinking about where on this road I want to turn to next.

Or do I keep going straight in hopes of finding that golden exit.

Who knows where I’m going along with the who, what, when and why.

For now, I’m just gonna keep rolling with these Raybans covering my eyes.

The next destination? Meh…I’m just enjoying the journey.

Rather be happy in the middle then stuck at the bottom mourning.

Cause I have the power to get better; everyone withholds that statistic.

Don’t fret on past opportunities with the new batch coming. Don’t miss it.

Keep grindin’ and smilin’ while getting that work done.

Then have some fun when the party time comes.

All work, no play? That could leave to an early grave entrance.

Also a pretty dull life that I forgot to mention.

In short…enjoy life. We only get one.

Cause any day above ground is a great one.

Cheers!

Flip Monday. (On Tap 166)

166...!

I am the stone that the builder refused

I am the visual, the inspiration

That made Lady sing the blues.

I’m the spark that makes your idea bright

The same spark that lights the dark

So that you can know your left from your right

I am the ballot in your box, the bullet in the gun

The inner glow the lets your know to call your brother son

The story that just begun, the promise of what’s to come

And I'mma remain a soldier till the war is won!

Judo Flip! :)

(Welcome Back)

(Kazie's Daily Musical: "Judo Flip" by Asheru)

In This Moment, Take Over. (On Tap 165)

Found this at Mission BBQ and had to share it via pictorial imagery.

Allo Hello people! Monday feels like a good day and no I'm not intoxicated nor stoned when typing this opening sentence. 

For Monday to me is an opportunity; yeah it can be drawn out because it's the first day of the week and after a long weekend you just don't want to get up from that comfortable position in between your sheets.

Speaking of the weekend, mine had #AllTheCardio. From the soccer field to the pool to running on the gridiron and diving back into the pool...it's no wonder I won the batches of group challenges on my FitBit in convincing fashion haha. The only time I had to rest was literally in bed or in the passenger seat; cardio for days.

All that cardio has me not at 100% on the wake up but that percentage would have been even lower if I somehow managed to check into the In This Moment concert last night downtown. Seeing pics and tweets of my pals having a blast screaming "Blood! Blood! Blood!" while rocking out to 11; yeah I would have passed out haha.

Monday is a moment of itself. It's you vs. the day. Are you gonna let the day have it's way with you or are you gonna take it over? When the alarm rings it may take you a few rounds to feel what Monday is gonna throw at you. Strike fast and strike hard. You can win this battle.

As the NNEEWW interim featherweight champ Conor McGregor famously stated:

"You're not here to take part, You're here to take over."

Now Go. Take Over.

165...!

"There's no limit to what free men and free women in a free market with free enterprise can accomplish when people are free to follow their dream."

-Jack Kemp

(Kazie's Daily Musical: "Adrenalize" by In This Moment)

Lyrical Spiritual 61

You Know.

She Knows.

He Knows.

I Know.

Floating around the surface caught in treacherous conditions,

Unsure which way is North or where to go on that mention.

Here comes another gust of wind, wonder where this gust will take me next.

Praying for warmer temperatures along with a special guest.

Coasting away. A vacation in the skies.

Drifting away to the heavens as if I just died.

But I’m not heading to my Judgment Day; I’m stuck in incognito.

Trying to log back in but I can’t find a signal up here in limbo.

Where am I? I don’t even know anymore.

Where am I going? No destination in place.

Why am I up here? Just contemplating what am I suppose to do.

My mind and body have wandered in opposite directions.

Lost in my own conscious. The keys are somewhere hidden.

Paralyzed in my own thoughts, desires, cravings and other dreams from within.

No emergency exit. No escape plan on deck.

Just letting the world keep me in the air whilst staying in check.

Playing hide and seek with the world since it appears that everyone is looking for you.

Because you figured out how to live in this world of survival as people figure out what to do.

Looking at your surroundings figuring what they had was an image of perfection.

As you sit on the couch scrolling on Twitter looking for more mentions.

The mind is powerful weapon when loaded with the right ammunition.

People think physical will equal success where in reality mental warfare completes the mission.

When you gaze upon the skies and see me flying high.

That doesn’t mean that my life is fine.

I’m a Christian and I still struggle while my soul shine.

Who, What, Where, When, Why.

Can’t Answer. I don’t have that much time.

Just gonna stay up in the clouds for as long as I can.

Until it’s time for me to come crashing down upon the land.

 Shockwaves erupted. Chaos ensues.

The war from within continues.

No just cause but hey that's just the way it rolls.

Enough of this chit-chatter. I must make my way home.

Back into the labs I go, with nothing but thoughts and what's in front of me.

Trying to build something beautiful for all the world to see.

Maybe I'll receive riches and fortunes. Or just a few smiles of glee.

One things for sure...sitting + waiting is as productive as staring at a blank screen.

And then I wake up.

Cheers!

Good Day To Be 'Merican! (On Tap 164)

MERICA!

Allo Hello! My oh my what a weekend to be an American huh? Celebrating America’s birthday over 4^th of July weekend and ending it on a Red, White & Blue high with our ladies of the U.S. Women’s Soccer team winning their 3^rd World Cup!

First country in the world to ever achieve this! MERICA!

Outside of the pitch, twas’ a great weekend full of craziness amongst family and friends along with the occasional drink or two. And dancing; lots and lots of dancing haha. Now looking towards a new week of opportunity starting with Monday, one saying has been stamped on my cranium lately.

“I’m not here to take part, I’m here to take over.”

These words spoken from a fiery Irishman expresses my train of thought perfectly. For the past couple of days I took a glance at myself in the mirror and came to the realization that I’ve been coasting for far too long. I’ve become safe in my box so to speak; just living to get the basic done. 

With that came a price for I really have settled in to what I have and what I’m doing.

While all of what I have now is ok, in the back of mind I know there’s more in what I’m capable of. I haven’t risked anything lately, I haven’t learned a new skill and I have settled.

No longer.

Where I am is not my final destination. I appreciate all my surroundings and the people yet I feel the need for more. I must continue my search, learn, adapt or I soon may perish.

It’s never too late to try something new or to go after something that you want so damn bad.

Let’s fight Monday because this is one fight you certainly will not win.

Have A Great Monday Boys & Girls.

164...!

“We’re not here to take part, we’re here to take over.”

-Conor McGregor 

Lyrical Spiritual 60.

I'm hearing things through the grapevine,

that tomorrow is celebration time.

For the next day is the 4th of July.

Beers, good times and fireworks hitting the night skies.

The future looks bright and one hell of a party

What's going on today here in the present?

Well it is Friday so that's an early present.

Guess a freshen up is in order along with a morning mint.

My oh my do I love days like today.

Crowded hallways turning into libraries after closing time.

Just only a few souls clocked in along with the one that doesn't look alive.

He knew it was gonna be easy day...probably didn't crack a Z until 5.

Offices now covered in darkness. Whiteboards breached and cleared.

Noise levels turned down to a min with a few convos being heard.

Pure ecstasy are these days; a day of relaxation.

No pinch required, it's a true scenario of satisfaction.

Is Anybody Out There?

Excuse Me...that was my DJ Hero voice.

Now Put Your Hands Up...for Detroit.

I love this city.

Back to stanza at hand,

After a long week, a relaxing Friday feels great for this man.

As for all of you, whether it's silent or loud.

I hope you boys and girls make Friday proud.

No matter how long your weekend is,

Enjoy it for what it is.

And give America a Happy Birthday.

And raise your glass. No need to be thirsty.

Cheers!

(Merica!)

Monday: Begin. (On Tap 163)

Monday Face? Haha.

Allo Hello!

Take advantage of the opportunity that is in front of you.

Even if that opportunity says Monday.

You gotta start someday.

Make It Today.

Right Here, Right Now.

163...!

"Windmill, windmill for the land

Turn forever hand in hand

Take it all in on your stride

It is sticking, falling down

Love forever, love is free

Let's turn forever you and me

Windmill, windmill for the land

Is everybody in?"

-Gorillaz

(Kazie's Daily Musical: "I Heard It Through the Grapevine vs. Feel Good Inc." from DJ Hero)

Lyrical Spiritual 59.

I've been living my life but it isn't fair...

Far from a realistic nonfiction fairy-tale.

For life can be bitch but I appreciate her.

Could always be worse: Laying comatose is not something I want to bare.

Life is crazy but it's beautiful.

The will shown in everlong struggle to success.

It can be shocking similar to that Charleston mess.

It also can be powerful with the strength to forgive.

For those that fell on that tragic day,

The victims could have reacted with a spree of their own.

Instead they mourned and returned home,

And chose to forgive.

Love can conquer Hate.

Soar higher than any Confederate flag over any building.

Spread the message further than any e-mail.

Touch the lives of the millions...and millions.

 Speaking of a mill, that would be nice to have.

You have an opportunity to make that million dollar grab.

Whether you want cash, a job or whatever your goal shall be.

Just remember life can be rough but it's worth it when you succeed. 

Cheers!

Hump To That New Level.

How will you better yourself today?

Allo Hello Hump Day and Allo Hello to all of you on this glorious Wednesday! 

Whoop! Whoop!!

I'm feeling spent after the last 2 days thanks to some intense cardio both on and off the pitch. Monday spent my afternoon pushing myself at the gym and even got a Personal Best on Squats! Yesterday's workout was in form of 2 soccer matches where the opposing teams wanted to take my head off in goal but I help my own.

So yeah...my battery is about maybe 60% upon the wake up haha.

So what are you gonna do today? I'm gonna continue to keep pushing myself; even at less than 100% you can still give yourself that extra shove towards something you're striving for.

And don't forget to smile. No matter the pain, the struggle or the difficulty. 

Sometimes you have to suffer in order to obtain success.

Keep Pushing and Striving.

And Enjoy The Hump!

Trio of Quotable Goodness in T-3..2...

"A champion is someone who gets up when he can't."

-Jack Dempsey

"It makes little difference how many university courses or degrees a person may own. If he cannot use words to move an idea from one point to another, his education is incomplete."

-Norman Cousins

"Optimism - the doctrine or belief that everything is beautiful, including what is ugly."

-Ambrose Bierce

Viva La Hump Day!

Hoist The Colors! (On Tap 162)

Ready? Steady? Wake Up!

Allo Hello! Welcome To Monday.

A new week, a new round of opportunities await your attention. You may be saying that this is a repeat because you hear this nearly every week from myself on this blog.

America is the land of opportunity. Literally there is opportunity all around to better oneself physically, mentally, financially, spiritually or any other word that ends with -ally.

I personally know what it feels like when opportunity put down a red Skip You card on the you. Moaning, struggling, fading away and praying to the higher power for something positive to come my way.

And then I start to laugh.

Why? Because I've had multiple opportunities in the palm of my hands; along with me being too naive and wrapped up in the emotions is what blinded me.

So today, hoist the colors, smile and take advantage of the opportunities at your disposal.

As Crossfade once blasted on the radio...these colors that you're shining are surely not the best colors that you shine.

Extra Bonus: It's RVA Burger Week! 

Now if Monday doesn't treat you right, surely a nice burger off the grill will.

Have a Great Monday!

"The starting point of all achievement is desire."

-Napoleon Hill

(Kazie's Daily Musical: "Colors" by Crossfade)

Strength In Humping.

These Guys are excited for Hump Day haha.

Allo Hello! First off, congrats to the Golden State Warriors on winning the NBA Finals! Their first championship since 1975...man that's quite a long time but there's gonna be a celebration in the Bay 40 years in the making!

That's gonna be one hell of a tab.

Now for those that are fans of the Cavs and LeBron James, your boys put up a hell of a fight with what they had at their disposal. Injuries and LBJ literally going H.A.M. every chance he got may not have gotten you the trophy this time around however odds are looking good for Cleveland to be as close as they are to winning a championship sooner rather than later.

Still...this was quite a series. A very memorable one that was actually worth watching from beginning to end. Once again, congrats Golden State.

Anywho, Kazie where the hell have you been with your posts?!? To be honest life and I literally have had busy schedules the last couple of weeks. Along with the NBA Finals, FIFA Women's World Cup and other sporting events going around...I'm exhausted haha. Even right now as I'm typing this one up, my eyelids are struggling to stay open haha.

Yet today is a good day in the neighborhood; a hot one but good nonetheless. Speaking of hot, it almost got to 100 degrees yesterday....all I needed was some sand and a Corona along with some flippy floppies. Insta Beach! 

Other than that, life's going and going like the Energizer bunny. Can't wait to #SUFR later this evening when the Kickers take on Columbus Crew SC in the U.S. Open Cup. It won't be as crazy as a celebration as the Warriors hoisting up a championship...but it will be pretty close.

Have A Great Wednesday...aka Hump Day!

Whoop! Whoop!!

Thought I forgot huh?

"If you're not brave, you're not going to be free."

-Newt Gingrich

"He who wonders discovers that this in itself is wonder."

-M. C. Escher

"The more constraints one imposes, the more one frees one's self. And the arbitrariness of the constraint serves only to obtain precision of execution."

-Igor Stravinsky

Viva La Hump Day!

Gonna Be One Of Those Weeks (On Tap 161)

Monday Is Here. Time To Tame The Beast. Shoutout to JD for the awesome pic!

Allo Hello! It's your boy logging back in after an eventful weekend and about to start what soon will be a very long and eventful week for yours truly.

Alas, the weekend has come to an end and seeing how Monday is starting, I just want to play the last few days on repeat until the new weekend randomly pops up from the horizon. My weekend consisted of futbol, brews, thrills and spills, great friends and even greater times. oh yeah...and a moonbounce. Life always gets more exciting with a moonbounce enters the fray.

Anywho, Monday is here and just stepping foot into work this morning...I knew it was gonna be a long day and an even longer week when I clocked in. My instincts were spot on but hey you gotta get done what needs to be done; no matter how difficult the tasks in front of you may be.

When the difficulty of life suddenly cranks from Rookie to All-Madden and the defense becomes an impenetrable fortress that pushes farther and father back every chance you take to get that 1st down you desperately need, what are you gonna do? Wanna throw in the towel in the 1st quarter and just give up?

No.

What you need to do is take a timeout, come up with a new gameplan and execute. Doesn't work? Tweak the gameplan a bit. Coming up short? Call an audible. Whatever it is that you do today, DO. NOT. QUIT. You may get the L at the end of the result or pull of the upset of the century and get your hand raised; either way you did not quit and live to fight another day.

Play clock is running out...gotta get back in there and make some plays.

I gotta a day to win.

Have A Fantastic Monday.

Go Long!

161...!

"The best way to guarantee a loss is to quit."

-Morgan Freeman

(Kazie's Daily Musical: "Cradle To The Grave" by 5FDP)

Too Busy To Hump? Nah.

It's MATCHDAY! Hope You Have Your Flares..

Allo Hello party people! Guess what day it is? Guess what day it is? Well if you really have to guess at this point you can use a lifeline. It's Hump Day!

Whoop! Whoop!!

Man oh my, I'm feeling alright alright alright! It's kind of strange not having a soccer match for whole week thanks to Memorial Day but no complaints...slightly. After clocking out and rushing home to grab my gear now I can just chill on the couch for a few moments and head to the gym? What is the anarchy?!

Speaking of the gym, I've been going H.A.M. in there and making some gains towards my yearly goals. Regularly curling 35's and if the progress continues well then I'm gonna attempt to make the jump to 40's; not the ones at the local 7-11 haha. Total body wise I feel more in tune with myself and getting stronger in my arms and legs. Extra Bonus: The 6-Pack is coming back!

Just gonna keep going at it in the weight room and on the soccer field. Even with a week break, I made it out to the fields just to practice a few things. Probably won't make it out today due to U.S. Open Cup action at City Stadium and Standing Up For Richmond. You know how it is.

#SUFR

Anywho, I'm blessed where I'm at and awaiting what I can do next to improve on the daily. Along with giving a few smiles and laughs to those as the journey through life continues. Contemplating a few options in my mind but who knows what the final decision will be; stay tuned.

Also...my barber gave me an awesome fauxhawk and people can't stop staring it. Literally.

You'll go blind if you stare for long periods of time haha.

Have A Great Day People!

Quotable Trio...Enter The Ring.

"The chief danger in life is that you may take too many precautions."

-Alfred Adler

"Wisdom is the knowledge of good and evil, not the strength to choose between the two."

-John Cheever

"Never give in and never give up."

-Hubert H. Humphrey

Viva La Hump Day!

(Kazie's Daily Musical: "No Church In The Wild" by Jay-Z & Kanye West)

Happy Memorial Day!

On this day, we celebrate and remember those brave men and women who lost their lives in an act of incredible courage. Those that have fallen knew what their mission was and what they were protecting; and yet they did it anyway. These heroes knew that they were playing Russian Roulette with their lives once they signed up for this; they did it anyway.

The United States of America is the greatest country on Planet Earth. Period. End of Story. And we have larger-than-life Americans that are willing to put themselves on the chopping block to protect their own and the millions of citizens back on home soil. All Day. Every Day.

So while you're enjoying your BBQs, toasting a local brew with pals or just enjoying a lovely day off. Take some time remember the true reason why we have this holiday. And say Thank You.

To all those that have fallen, to all of those families and close friends who have a fallen solider and to all of those representing the USA in uniform protecting our freedoms.

Thank You.

Thank You.

Thank You.

Happy Memorial Day.

Lyrical Spiritual 58.

What's wrong with you?

Sitting there frowning the way you do?

Things not going your way?

Need an emergency vacay?

Fret not. There are better days ahead.

And if you open this Hallmark card, there's more words to be read.

But this isn't some fantasy wordplay for $3.99.

Let's be real for a few seconds because it's about that time.

This life can be purgatory and other times it can soar to the heavens.

It can also be pure hell cranking the difficulty up to +7.

Where things roam out control yet your still plugged in.

Not knowing you hit pause as the game continues with you in a frozen state.

You're in control where at times it seems you're far from it.

Trying to stay in the game, even though you're trailing from the opening tip.

There's always time for the comeback kid.

Lace Up, Mount Up and Give It Everything.

You may come up short but that doesn't mean the game is over.

Next time around just cut out all those turnovers.

Maybe rotate more along with more pressure from your reserves.

Then boom! Victory is Yours! Swerve.

Life can be a bitch but it's a beautiful one.

Treat it right and you can rep the rewards.

Treat it like a bitch and welp...you'll become one.

For now, finish strong. The weekend is almost here.

Bet you won't find that in a Hallmark. Not even a signed Sincere. 

Cheers!

His Feet Are On Fire! (On Tap 160)

Time To Get Running Again! Shoutout to TheBabman for the artistic awesomeness!

Allo Hello! Wassup! Hello! How did your weekend go?

One Hashtag To Define Mine: #AllTheCardio. From the gym to the blacktop to the pitch both outside and indoor. Run Kazie Run! After the final match of the weekend, literally passed out after eating my Quesadilla combo from Cookout. 

Fortunately my phone was in a good mood this morning blaring 'Hero' by Nas signaling that Monday has come. So what's on tap for today and this new week? Get work done, live life loud and not to let the small stuff have a big impact on myself.

Also try to lift a pair of 40s at the gym this week; who knows, I might enjoy one of those kicking back on the porch in celebration of that accomplishment haha.

Anywho, it is a rather humid morning but apparently spring showers are in the forecast. Don't let them rain on your parade though; in fact do a showstopping number drenched claims bonus points from the judges.

Even the Russian judge gotta give something for that.

Let's Dance Monday, Let's Dance!

160...!

"Every kid has something they're good at, that you hope they find and gravitate toward."

-Tina Fey

(Kazie's Daily Musical: "Dum Dee Dum" by Keys N Krates)

Lyrical Spiritual 57.

Why hello there Friday! What's new? How are you?

See that you brought all the sun for the world to see.

Feeling good, feeling great. That's what is on my plate.

Waiting in line to cash in so I can chow into this morning steak.

Nothing wrong with some beef. It's good for the body.

Unless you're talking about the other beef. You know, the one that annoys everybody.

A minion trying to create the new Detroit vs. Everybody.

Yet the target is you. And you're unlike everybody.

Usually the beef is rooted to some underground hatred.

Which could lay out some dark seeds and sprouts out haters like a 9 to 5.

They clock in and look to spread their mediocrity.

From the suburbs all the way into the inner city.

Don't feed into what they trying to sell.

Once you take a bite then you will forever be in a personal hell.

However here's an unspoken truth: You need haters in your life.

Because who else are you gonna tower over and shine your light.

They have a job: Hate. Nothing more, nothing less.

Brush 'em, laugh hysterically and let them roll in their own mess.

No matter what you do, no matter how nice you are and shall be.

There will always be someone that doesn't like you nor the words you speak.

If it seems like you have 20 haters, you need to add to make 40.

 Then pop one open in celebration. After all it's the weekend.

Crank up a few tunes and lounge in your favorite chair along with a mate.

And maybe have your crew join you. That should make the haters irate. 

Cheers!