I was surfing the internet today and came across a link to a classic - cop and his wife eat pot brownies and then call 911 because they think theyre dying. Slays me every time!
Enjoy!
Sunday, January 24, 2010
Friday, January 8, 2010
Getting Political for a Minute
I read an interesting article today about a proposed tax hike of 10% on businesses in the indoor tanning service industry and it really dumbfounded me. I'm no expert when it comes to politics and policies, but wasn't the goal of the Obama administration to support small businesses? The indoor tanning service industry is about 99% comprised of small businesses! A tax of 10% is ridiculous.
They say that the idea is for the tax to support healthcare reform, you know, since indoor and outdoor tanning has been known to cause skin cancer. Ok, I can kinda see the point there but aren't there industries that contribute more dead weight to healthcare than a tanning bed? Look at the obesity rate in this country! Large corporations operating fast food chains are who I would point the tax finger at. Something tells me obesity and the many, many health issues that occur as a result of a person being obese probably end up controling more healthcare dollars than skin cancer. But I don't have the facts, its just a hunch.
I just thought the Obama administration was all about promoting American small businesses. If that is the case, as I'm positive it was during the election race, taxing an industry that is solely made up of small businesses doesn't make sense. A tax of 10% on this industry is a heavy one and could mean the closure of many of the small businesses that make up the industry. It's pretty hard to profit off of a tax when businesses fail as a result, isn't it? And when these businesses fail, what's next? Unemployment, that's what.
If someone can explain to me how this makes sense, please do. I'd love to hear it. Here is the link to the article. I will admit that I did get a little chuckle out of the right-wingers in the comment section that immediately claimed that this is a tax on white people.
They say that the idea is for the tax to support healthcare reform, you know, since indoor and outdoor tanning has been known to cause skin cancer. Ok, I can kinda see the point there but aren't there industries that contribute more dead weight to healthcare than a tanning bed? Look at the obesity rate in this country! Large corporations operating fast food chains are who I would point the tax finger at. Something tells me obesity and the many, many health issues that occur as a result of a person being obese probably end up controling more healthcare dollars than skin cancer. But I don't have the facts, its just a hunch.
I just thought the Obama administration was all about promoting American small businesses. If that is the case, as I'm positive it was during the election race, taxing an industry that is solely made up of small businesses doesn't make sense. A tax of 10% on this industry is a heavy one and could mean the closure of many of the small businesses that make up the industry. It's pretty hard to profit off of a tax when businesses fail as a result, isn't it? And when these businesses fail, what's next? Unemployment, that's what.
If someone can explain to me how this makes sense, please do. I'd love to hear it. Here is the link to the article. I will admit that I did get a little chuckle out of the right-wingers in the comment section that immediately claimed that this is a tax on white people.
Friday, January 1, 2010
Goodbye 2009, Hello 2010
Each year around this time when I notch another year of existence under my belt, I like to stop and think about the past year, what I've accomplished, what I've learned, and what direction to take to progress forward. This year was a tough one for me both personally and professionally. It seemed like every time I got a little momentum going in my favor, I was knocked down to the ground and forced to start over. Ok, that's pretty normal. Life is a rollercoaster, after all, and my goal has always been to revel in the anxiety of the ups and joyfully scream like hell while going down. I guess this year I just got more motion sickness than usual and ended up puking my brains out a few times. It happens, I suppose.
At the same time, I also think that I shared more of myself than I ever have before in life and I'm pretty happy about that. Socially, you would never know it but there are a lot of things that I hide or am shy about. I can't really explain why, it's just the way I am. I've had a blog for over 3 years now and if you aren't a member of the South Florida blogosphere or don't happen to stumble upon it, you would never know. Many of my friends and pretty much all of my family have no idea that I write on this blog or my food blog. Why? Again, I have no idea. I guess I never think to share.
Well, I'm making it a goal for 2010 to share more of myself. I've already shown my food blog to my family and they were really surprised. My mom started telling all her friends and all that shit too haha. Yup, share more and accomplish more are my goals for 2010. I have some big plans for this year, some I hope to share with everyone as things come to light.
Wishing all the best in 2010 to all who read my blogs, share blogs of their own, and comment in the SoFL blogosphere. May this be your year to shine!
At the same time, I also think that I shared more of myself than I ever have before in life and I'm pretty happy about that. Socially, you would never know it but there are a lot of things that I hide or am shy about. I can't really explain why, it's just the way I am. I've had a blog for over 3 years now and if you aren't a member of the South Florida blogosphere or don't happen to stumble upon it, you would never know. Many of my friends and pretty much all of my family have no idea that I write on this blog or my food blog. Why? Again, I have no idea. I guess I never think to share.
Well, I'm making it a goal for 2010 to share more of myself. I've already shown my food blog to my family and they were really surprised. My mom started telling all her friends and all that shit too haha. Yup, share more and accomplish more are my goals for 2010. I have some big plans for this year, some I hope to share with everyone as things come to light.
Wishing all the best in 2010 to all who read my blogs, share blogs of their own, and comment in the SoFL blogosphere. May this be your year to shine!
Sunday, December 27, 2009
Up In the Air
Went to see the new George Clooney movie, Up In the Air, with my folks and their friends yesterday. I thought it was a fantastic movie, one that made you think and one that definitely hit home with me. In many ways, my life is very similar to the character played by Clooney, always on the move, living out of a suitcase, finding the most efficient ways to travel, and at times somewhat emotionless, lonely, and isolated.
But hey, it's a job.
This movie made me stop and think for a second. My life moves fast, sometimes faster than I want it to. My lifestyle? Even faster. Living for every moment like it was my last, learning from all the trials and tribulations encountered on this rollercoaster we call "life", embracing all the power that is knowledge from lessons past on and lessons learned. These are the things that make us "wiser for the time" which made me think of this song, a favorite of mine by the Black Crowes.
"Ask me, 'Why another road song?' Funny but I bet you never left home."
But hey, it's a job.
This movie made me stop and think for a second. My life moves fast, sometimes faster than I want it to. My lifestyle? Even faster. Living for every moment like it was my last, learning from all the trials and tribulations encountered on this rollercoaster we call "life", embracing all the power that is knowledge from lessons past on and lessons learned. These are the things that make us "wiser for the time" which made me think of this song, a favorite of mine by the Black Crowes.
"Ask me, 'Why another road song?' Funny but I bet you never left home."
Sunday, December 13, 2009
It Hurts Every Sunday
Ever make a bad decision that haunts you for a long time afterward? Well, I have. Back in week 9 of the NFL season, I traded Brandon Marshall off of my fantasy football team for Steve Slaton. Since then, Slaton has served as backup running back, become injured, and labeled out for the season. Marshall, on the other hand, has gone nuts scoring touchdowns and just broke an NFL record today with 21 catches. I lost 2 matchups as a result, games I would've won had I not made that trade. I may lose this week because of it too. I'd also be in 1st place in my league which awards about $3500 for the 1st place finisher at the end of the season. Now I'll be lucky to break even with a 4th place finish. I'm reminded of this every fucking Sunday. For this reason and this reason alone, I really cant wait for the NFL regular season to be over with.
Thursday, December 10, 2009
I Have Found the Fountain of Youth!!
Today I turned 32 years old. Yeah, I know. Big effin deal. The strangest thing just happened though. I just received my renewed drivers license from the DMV down here in good ol' Miami. Funny thing is that the picture that I took for my license when I was a young whippersnapper at 23 years of age is on my new license and its good until the year 2018!! I'll be FORTY ONE at that point!! I also had my eyesight fading away around the time that my former license was issued, so much so that I had to squint a little bit when they gave me the eye test when I went to get my first Florida license. I guess after you pass one vision test that you are grandfathered in to the "awesome eyesight" club!
It's so awesome knowing that I've found the Fountain of Youth that Ponce de Leon spent years looking for. And to think, all our buddy Ponce needed was a DMV...
It's so awesome knowing that I've found the Fountain of Youth that Ponce de Leon spent years looking for. And to think, all our buddy Ponce needed was a DMV...
Sunday, December 6, 2009
Some Art Basel Luv
Today I decided to head down to Wynwood to check out Chef Jeremiah Bullfrog's Gastropod for a late lunch. The triple decker slider stuffed with pork belly and the short rib hotdog did more than just cure my hunger pains, that's for damn sure. After stuffing my face, we walked around the Wynwood area and checked out various galleries and street art. I really enjoyed these street signs.
Dieting is un-American
Sobriety is un-American
When the Bombs Start A-Fallin', Dont Come A-Callin'!
As if you needed validation...sinner
Check out more cool photos of street art in Wynwood at my buddy @djkmia's flicker here
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