My "Best of 2011...."
It's that time of year when everyone is posting up their "Best of" lists so why should I be any different?
I hope mine delivers some more insight into what I'm all about and what goes on in my world, cyber and real.
Some of these ideas and mentions have been in my head for a while now and I'm pretty sure I have also forgotten a bunch of stuff but to hell with it. Below you'll find a mix of the materialistically shallow as well as the personal deep and meaningful.
As Kel (from Kenan and) would say, "Ah here goes!"
Apathy - Honkey Kong
Evidence - Cats & Dogs
Action Bronson & Statik Selektah- Well Done
Slaine & Statik Selektah - State of Grace
Jane's Addiction - my favourite band. Perry exuded mystical sexual otherworldly awesomeness. Just like I always dreamed he would.
House of Pain - They made it OK to love rap for a skinny white boy in the UK in the early 90s. Credibility, rhyme styles and lifestyles. SA ALL DAY. Heroes of mine, peace to Danny and Erik.
The Rhymesayers Tour - Went to see Evidence first and foremost. Came home musically in love and in awe of the energy and skill presented by Ev himself, Brother Ali and Grieves & Budo.
Thanks to my buddy Adam all the way from NJ, I re-copped the Air Max 90 Infrareds. I snapped them up when they re-released but sold them to free up funds for something else. When you don't make a lot you got to make sacrifices.
One of the best decisions I made this year was to choose the HTC Sensation XE phone. My first android phone, caters to all my needs (music, camera, internet, video) and even makes calls and sends texts. The baby brother of the XL model (but still a big bastard) and comes with Beats by Dre earphones. Every commute I'm smiling and keeping up with the world.
Another site continuing to excel is The Daily Street. Again more writers have been added to the roster and I enjoyed many recaps of events and dope mixtapes.
I think the most intriguing website (blog) of the year for me has to be from Gwarizm. I'm starting to understand that his mind is filled with a ton of facts, opinions and even the odd rant or two. His ability to put into words all of the above and make it coherent is a joy to read.
I've had my eyes opened by countless quite outstanding photos and recollections of events from artist Jun Cha. He says his blog Arudima will take a new form in 2012, always improving and pushing the envelope. Everyone can learn from this man.
The most fascinating to me personally has to be the blog from my good friend Mel. Another one with a way for insightful words and we share most of the same interests. Check it out it might just be for you too.
The London Riots.
Last pair of size UK8 Jordan XI (Concords) in Footpatrol and I passed up. Could have used them to pay for something else on the resell tip. For 2012 I am not going to pass up opportunities to help myself, or do things that will benefit others (without resorting to mindless violence of course).
Recap of Christmas 2011
Christmas is a A time for living, a time for believing. A time for trusting, not deceiving. Love and laughter and joy ever after. Ours for the taking, just follow the master. Or so says Sir Cliff Richard.
For me it's not always a pleasant time and usually comes mixed with apprehension, excitement, anxiety and fear of failure. This year was not too different but came and went without a hitch. It was a blessing to be able to wake up at home and open gifts with the children and their grandmother. Then to be able to visit with my brother and his family until Boxing Day. I think there are going to be a good few 'firsts' happening between our families for 2012 and I can't wait.
Christmas doesn't end until my son has had his birthday on the 30th. Yesterday my son turned 5 and after quite meticulous planning by super Mummy, his party was a complete chaotic success. Magic Billy was on top form, I dressed as Michael Jackson and also danced to Barbie girl. Things a father does for his children eh? There is footage out there somewhere waiting to haunt me.
Looking to the Future
Time to tear down the decorations and get my ass in gear for 2012. I want to set some goals and make them achievable. Anything else that comes along and I can succeed at is very welcome of course.
First real goal is to run in the Bupa London 10k in May. I spent some time at the end of 2011 giving up sugar and soda and felt absolutely great for it. Then I fell off the wagon hard. Now I'm given this chance to start again and get to work on my health and fitness. As Tony Horton would say, BRING IT.
Fundraising Page - Thank you for your Support
I think maybe resolutions are something not every one need to know unless they are able to contribute like with the above. So just rest assured I'm always working to be better.
And that kind of wraps it up. Most of the above is from the last few months of 2011, partly because my memory is so terrible. I should have gone back through my blog and reminded myself of some of what went on, I'll do that next year.
Wishing you all a prosperous 2012. Don't just be good, be the best.
-Bossman75
I hope mine delivers some more insight into what I'm all about and what goes on in my world, cyber and real.
Some of these ideas and mentions have been in my head for a while now and I'm pretty sure I have also forgotten a bunch of stuff but to hell with it. Below you'll find a mix of the materialistically shallow as well as the personal deep and meaningful.
As Kel (from Kenan and) would say, "Ah here goes!"
- Movie
- Album
Apathy - Honkey Kong
Evidence - Cats & Dogs
Action Bronson & Statik Selektah- Well Done
Slaine & Statik Selektah - State of Grace
- Gig
Jane's Addiction - my favourite band. Perry exuded mystical sexual otherworldly awesomeness. Just like I always dreamed he would.
House of Pain - They made it OK to love rap for a skinny white boy in the UK in the early 90s. Credibility, rhyme styles and lifestyles. SA ALL DAY. Heroes of mine, peace to Danny and Erik.
The Rhymesayers Tour - Went to see Evidence first and foremost. Came home musically in love and in awe of the energy and skill presented by Ev himself, Brother Ali and Grieves & Budo.
- Sneaker
- Purchase (Apparel/Sneaker/Other)
Thanks to my buddy Adam all the way from NJ, I re-copped the Air Max 90 Infrareds. I snapped them up when they re-released but sold them to free up funds for something else. When you don't make a lot you got to make sacrifices.
One of the best decisions I made this year was to choose the HTC Sensation XE phone. My first android phone, caters to all my needs (music, camera, internet, video) and even makes calls and sends texts. The baby brother of the XL model (but still a big bastard) and comes with Beats by Dre earphones. Every commute I'm smiling and keeping up with the world.
- Brand
- Quote
2012 sounds fucking futuristic, but it will just be lots of chinos and canvas shoes. Arthur C Clarke never saw that coming.
- Website
Another site continuing to excel is The Daily Street. Again more writers have been added to the roster and I enjoyed many recaps of events and dope mixtapes.
I think the most intriguing website (blog) of the year for me has to be from Gwarizm. I'm starting to understand that his mind is filled with a ton of facts, opinions and even the odd rant or two. His ability to put into words all of the above and make it coherent is a joy to read.
I've had my eyes opened by countless quite outstanding photos and recollections of events from artist Jun Cha. He says his blog Arudima will take a new form in 2012, always improving and pushing the envelope. Everyone can learn from this man.
The most fascinating to me personally has to be the blog from my good friend Mel. Another one with a way for insightful words and we share most of the same interests. Check it out it might just be for you too.
- Person
- Personal Achievement
- Notable Achievement
- Party
- Gift
- Fail
The London Riots.
Last pair of size UK8 Jordan XI (Concords) in Footpatrol and I passed up. Could have used them to pay for something else on the resell tip. For 2012 I am not going to pass up opportunities to help myself, or do things that will benefit others (without resorting to mindless violence of course).
- Pick Up
- E-cquaintances
- E-Com
Recap of Christmas 2011
Christmas is a A time for living, a time for believing. A time for trusting, not deceiving. Love and laughter and joy ever after. Ours for the taking, just follow the master. Or so says Sir Cliff Richard.
For me it's not always a pleasant time and usually comes mixed with apprehension, excitement, anxiety and fear of failure. This year was not too different but came and went without a hitch. It was a blessing to be able to wake up at home and open gifts with the children and their grandmother. Then to be able to visit with my brother and his family until Boxing Day. I think there are going to be a good few 'firsts' happening between our families for 2012 and I can't wait.
Christmas doesn't end until my son has had his birthday on the 30th. Yesterday my son turned 5 and after quite meticulous planning by super Mummy, his party was a complete chaotic success. Magic Billy was on top form, I dressed as Michael Jackson and also danced to Barbie girl. Things a father does for his children eh? There is footage out there somewhere waiting to haunt me.
Looking to the Future
Time to tear down the decorations and get my ass in gear for 2012. I want to set some goals and make them achievable. Anything else that comes along and I can succeed at is very welcome of course.
First real goal is to run in the Bupa London 10k in May. I spent some time at the end of 2011 giving up sugar and soda and felt absolutely great for it. Then I fell off the wagon hard. Now I'm given this chance to start again and get to work on my health and fitness. As Tony Horton would say, BRING IT.
Fundraising Page - Thank you for your Support
I think maybe resolutions are something not every one need to know unless they are able to contribute like with the above. So just rest assured I'm always working to be better.
And that kind of wraps it up. Most of the above is from the last few months of 2011, partly because my memory is so terrible. I should have gone back through my blog and reminded myself of some of what went on, I'll do that next year.
Wishing you all a prosperous 2012. Don't just be good, be the best.
-Bossman75