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.

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“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!)