Brooklyn, Brooklyn! (On Tap 154)

A much needed vacation up North.

Allo Hello! It's been a minute since my last post; well more than a minute...actually a week. The reason for my brief vacancy: I was on vacation mode and it was glorious. A lovely 5 hour-ish drive to the Empire State and enjoyed some college basketball, some lovely brews and beverages at the local Bier Hall and VCU hoisting up the silverware as the NEW A-10 Men's Basketball Champions!

Still have no voice. Worth It.

A very nice getaway indeed where I met and partied with new and familiar faces across Ram Nation and mentally was in a rambunctious version of heaven. From causing HAVOC in the Barclays Center to dancing on tables in celebration at the Bier Hall and going H.A.M. at the final buzzer when we realized that our boys have achieved the improbable! 4 straight games, 4 straight victories and our 1st A-10 Title!

#LetsGoVCU

Alas, the party was nonstop since Wednesday in the Empire State but unfortunately last call eventually happened and Monday has appeared awaiting our orders from the weekly menu. Feeling refreshed spiritually but drained physically and mentally from the activities...not even gonna put on a front; your boy is tired upon the alarm blaring "Monster" by Meek Mill. With the Monster inside me awaiting to come out and play this week, breakfast is needed pronto.

One thing that I can attest to: Don't Stop Believing. We as #5 seed in the A-10 Tournament won the whole thing; something that was NEVER done and deemed by many that could NEVER be done was DONE! Even with our best defender out, even when naysayers thought that we fell off and could not recover...look at us now. 

This lesson can be taken off the hardwood as well: If you believe in yourself, work your ass off then you will be rewarded for it. 

The rewards may come in an instant, others require more loading times. Either way, Don't. Stop. Believing. And Don't Stop Working. Ever.

Once your rewards finally ship to you, celebrate. You deserve it. Then after you finish popping that bottle and clean yourself up, get back at it. There's another reward out there awaiting you if you're up to the task.

Believe That!

Let's Get Monday Started.

In Here.

154...!

"For me life is continuously being hungry. The meaning of life is not simply to exist, to survive, but to move ahead, to go up, to achieve, to conquer."

-Arnold Schwarzenegger

(Kazie's Daily Musical: "Till I Collapse" by Eminem feat. Nate Dogg)

Hump Outta Your Mind!

So much on your mind? Let it out.

Allo Hello and what up Hump Day! Give me some dap over here. How you been man? It's been a week. What's Up With You?

Oh yeah...Whoop! Whoop!!

Another midpoint, another opportunity to shake, rattle and roll; while also making that money, money, money. That doesn't make you a ho? Haha. Whatever your occupation is today, make that money and don't let those work stressors infect your brain like my man up above in the pictorial. 

Let whatever happens today happen people. Do the work required and if things don't go your way or you fall short of your objectives, relax. Things do get fucked up; it's life. When the clock reads clock-out time, unwind doing something that will help get things off your mind like a workout, a video game rage session, a stiff drink and your favorite recliner, a nap or whatever it is for your cooldown period that suits you.

Speaking of naps...man did I have a good one last night. Whew. Still feeling a tad on the sore side from soccer/cardio/strength training from the weekend and even tried out some yoga yesterday at the house. Downward Dog is my fav...ahhhhh....stretch everything haha.

Anywho, Hump Day must resume and I gotta keep spreading some happiness around the office.

Catch Y'all Later and remember...It's Hump Day!

Whoop! Whoop!

(Quotable Trio Tags In!)

"One man practicing sportsmanship is far better than a hundred teaching it."

-Knute Rockne

"My favorite body part? My feet. They're not pretty, but they get me where I want to go."

-Patricia Heaton

"Let the beauty of what you love be what you do."

-Rumi

Viva La Hump Day!

The Daily: + > -

For those that needed a scientific pictorial explanation haha.

Allo Hello! Another busy week unfolding for myself but just a daily reminder of the following:

Stay Positive, Live Unchained and Keep Moving Forward.

It can get quite tedious when you try to keep that proton smile afloat among a sea of neutrons and electrons swimming around in all of it's negativity while trying to draw you into the black as well. Times can get tough and things will also not go your way upon seeing the results; that doesn't mean you have to throw a temper tantrum like Detroit Lions fans going ballistic for letting Suh become a free agent.

Side Note: Seriously Detroit?? You're kind of stupid...

Anywho, let your positive charge cause a massive spark out in the world today; just like negativity affects people, so does positivity. So ignite someone with all that good juice.

Probably should start with yourself to make sure the circuit is working properly.

Have A Good One!

Believe That!

"Doing good holds the power to transform us on the inside, and then ripple out in ever-expanding circles that positively impact the world at large."

-Shari Arison

(Kazie's Daily Musical: "The Man" by Aloe Blacc)

Lyrical Spiritual 52.

The snow wants a rematch? You couldn't even make it pass the 1st bell.

Another day with meteorologists with their predictions. Buy or Sell.

At least in this battle, the snow had less of a punch.

Melting and diminishing from the streets before lunch.

What's on the menu? Burgers and Fries of course.

When it comes to chow down decision. Always my first choice.

Maybe with a side spinach or some homemade mac & cheese.

Writing this stanza now of all sudden made me hungry.

Food aside. The menu is looking blank this week.

Besides the daily hustle, getting stronger and dealing with the weak.

Now that the weekend is here, I can kick up my feet.

And add some Fireball in my solo kick that'll give me a sweep.

Other than that, nothing special this week besides more white stuff.

Secretly hoping that enough is enough.

I'm just ready for the summer to be here.

Until then...Cheers for the weekend is finally here.

Cheers!

The Daily: RUSH!

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Allo Hello to all of the eyeballs checking out today's post! It's another busy morning before dawn but I actually have just enough time to type-type-typa this post. Possibly. I am on the clock.

So what's happening? Well Monday was a whirlwind mixed with a tornado and other similar natural disasters causing things to fly everywhere. Somehow I survived with my limbs intact but mentally I felt as knocked out as Manny Pacquiao in those world famous MeMes. Even after that the final bell, managed to have enough energy to get in the gym for a ragefest and felt way better. Barbells and Dumbbells can actually be your best friends after a long day.

And they will Pump (Clap!) You Up.

As for Tuesday which is today and after some quality sleep for once, today may be a busy day but it's a blessing to see another Tuesday. No matter how great it will be, no matter how shitty it may become or if it's just another regular Tuesday. The blessing is that I can see, hear, feel and enjoy another Tuesday.

And on that note, my phone is going off the hook.

Gotta take this. Have A Great One, Great One.

Today I'm going to drink a protein shake and wreak HAVOC on this paperwork.

Believe That!

"Never Make Excuses. Always wake up with a smile knowing that today you are going to have fun accomplishing what others are too afraid to do."

-Mike O' Hearn

(Kazie's Daily Musical: "Waves (Robin Schulz Radio Edit)" by Mr. Probz)