It's Christmas All Over Again

Christmas is hands down my favorite time of the year. I'm so happy right now. No work. A wonderful family. Great friends. This is going to be one of the greatest Christmas breaks of all time!!!

Merry Christmas :)

Sleepy Floyd

You know how some folks can't sleep when they're anxious or sad? It's a very common thing. Strangely, when things are weighing on my mind, the only thing I can really do to cope is sleep. In the last two days, I've slept for 23 hours. I'm even thinking about forgoing my vacation this week just to have something to do.

My word. As Led Zeppelin once said, "Communication breakdown. It's always the same..."

So Much Dates

I go out way too much. It's getting to the point where I turn passive aggressive about agreeing to go out. What can I say? It's a personality flaw. Lately I've had a potty attitude about going out with folks, but generally speaking: I'm a man of my word. So if I say I'm gonna go, I'll go. My friend calls me a "people pleaser" every time she sees me. Usually, I regret this, but not this week. There were a couple times in the last several days where I really had zero interest in going out or hanging with certain people. Interestingly, on each of those occasions (with totally different individuals), I had a blast.

For me, I've only wanted to spend time in one place (my bed...yeXxX) with one person but I know from experience that that's not healthy. What this week has taught me is that there's always a whole other world out there and if you don't explore, the only person it's hurting in the long run is you.

I leave you with a quote from the great Buzz Lightyear: "To infinity and beyond!"

Nobody's Fault But Mine

I wish I could just disregard peoples' thoughts and feelings and do whatever the fuck I wanted without worrying about consequences. Unfortunately, that's not a world that normal adults can live in.

Fuck me.

Get Your Toilet Paper Ready

'Cause it's about to get shitty. I'm paraphrasing the words of a wise man. Those who know me understand that I don't have a bad temper. I'm not a fighter. I won't get in arguments with anyone publicly and will rarely do so privately. When someone gets on my nerves, I generally try to avoid them and things usually turn out OK. But what happens when people close to you get on your nerves and annoy the hell out of you?

This is my dilemma. There are people very close to me or in circles close to me that are pushing my limits. I'm seeing that there are times where you can't just walk away. Generally speaking, I feel I'm a pretty nice dude. With that said, once the niceness goes, then I go to straight into asshole mode. For me, this is a way I can express my frustration most effectively. Is there a middle ground or a more diplomatic way about going things? Probably. Unfortunately, I haven't had the patience or desire to make such an effort. Shame on me.

Day Tripper

Much like the famous opening line of this Beatles classic, "Got a good reason for takin' the easy way out." Part of it is being lazy and the rest has to do with the fear of failure. I'm a firm believer in the philosophy that none of life's great things come easy. If this was the case, everyone would have what they want. There's a big part of me that's insecure and that can't stomach rejection. In college sports and in life, the problem with having a weak strength of schedule is that while you may enjoy success, in the end, you will never play for national title.

I'm writing this mostly to challenge myself. I've gotta stop playing bumper bowling and have to quit riding with training wheels. Michael Jordan missed a lot of game winners. Barry Bonds struck out on many occasions. Jerry Rice didn't catch every ball. Bill Clinton even got a blowjob from a nasty intern. The best of the best fail and make mistakes. That's OK. It's all part of life. Trying with enthusiasm and heart and failing to me commands more respect than being a coward that sits back and plays it safe.

"It took me so long to find out. And I found out."

Saying No

I'm not very good at it because I hate to let people down. My problem is that by saying yes I let myself down. So here's to saying no to things I don't want to do (it's not as easy as you think).

P.S. Honesty is my new thing.

Cult of Rationality

So, I’m going to Vegas…maybe for the wrong reasons, but I’m still going. I can't afford it, but I'm going. Sure, my decision has let some people down and bridges have been burned. Oh well. You see, I had big plans with a girl. They fell through. I’m really disappointed. More than you know. Everyone tells me not to stress out and that there will be other opportunities, but they don’t understand how long I’ve been planning for Saturday, November 13^th. It was gonna be perfect. Enough bitching. I guess if I can’t be with her, there’s no place I’d rather be than with some of the coolest motherfuckers on the planet.

The Good Stuff

Have you ever wondered what would truly make your life complete? I have. A lot. I try not to get too personal or serious in my blogs for a lot of reasons but in this blog I'm gonna get pretty heavy.

You know what would truly make my life complete? Not money or lavish vacations to Saint-Tropez. Not a fancy house. Not a great job, fast cars, boats or iPads and 70 inch televisions. Even if I had season tickets for all of my favorite teams (though it would be nice), my life would be missing something...scratch that: EVERYTHING. I've got a great family and friends who love me, but the missing piece to the puzzle is my own family. This isn't a shot at my mom, dad and sister or my pals. It's just at this point in my life, I'm ready to take that next step. Getting married and rearing (you raise cattle, not kids) a family is the most wonderful thing in the world in my opinion. I know it's not for everyone, but to me, that's all that really matters. It's what's important.

I'm over getting trashed and going to bars and clubs. I've never been into hooking up with tons of chicks. Being a grown-up and a family man is what I was born to do. The time has come. Being in that place would bring joy and inspiration to last a lifetime. The irony of all this is that I'm a single guy who has never really been in a romantic relationship with anyone I've seriously considered settling down with. I guess you can't force these things to happen. To quote Raphael Saadiq: "Falling in love can be easy, stayin' in love is too tricky." Lord knows having kids is pretty tough too. I realize this. Being with the woman of your dreams and having children you love and adore is totally worth it though...times a million.

Being Unproductive

Is awesome! I had the day off today following one of the greatest nights of my life. There were a lot of things that I wanted to do but never got around to them. Oh well. Watching hot women go in and out of the BART station all day from my top floor apartment while watching Archer and Major League 3: Back to the Minors wasn't the worst thing in the world.

Good times.

Birthday Sex

2009 was the worst birthday I ever had in my life (long story). Thankfully, 2010 was one of the best of all time. Thanks so much to my best friends and family for making it awesome. And thanks a million to the Giants and Cal Bears too!

Anne Hathaway

Here's to you, Anne Hathaway. Friends always ask me, "What kind of girl do you want to settle down with?" I always, without hesitation say: Someone like Anne Hathaway. What do I mean by this? Let me start by saying that Anne Hathaway is hot. Physical attraction is huge in relationships, right? There may be Jessica Albas and Megan Foxes out there, but If there's an Anne Hathaway movie on TV, I have to watch it. I can't fully explain what draws me to her physically. Anyhoot, if you had a bunch of lesbians and straight guys name their top 5 hottest celebrities, I doubt you'd find her on many lists. Well, you'd find her on my list.

Why? Lost of reasons! First off, in her movies, she's always funny, sexy AND cute. That's a plus. In the real world, I'll take cute as hell over hot every time. Sure, cute girls are generally more attainable than super hot girls. But that's not my reasoning (remember, I think Anne Hathaway is really hot). I guess I like rooting for the underdog. Those who are off peoples radar. Instead of getting on my knees for the aforementioned Fox or Alba, I'm giving love to Anne Hathaway. She's fabulous, yet under-appreciated (in my circle of friends at least). I guess there's something attractive to me about a woman who is great, but undervalued. You see, there's not much you can say to the snobby, hot chick to make her feel special. I'd much rather be with an Anne Hathaway type and remind her everyday that not only is she in the top 5, she's #1.

Shit-Ton

Many of you know, "Eastbound and Down" is one of my favorite shows. As a result, I find myself using the term "shit-ton" multiple times a day. Will this catch on with the masses like "douchebag" did? Only time will tell, my friends. Only time will tell.

I Want A Divorce

I love my friends and family. They're wonderful. I only wish I had more time to spend with them. Sadly, outside of work, I don't have much of a life. The little time I do have is mainly spent having dinner at my parents house once or twice a week if I'm lucky.

Over the the last several months I've talked about the dream of leaving the Bay Area for New York or LA just to experience something different. The thing about making a big change is that it should be done for the right reasons. I guess I have a confession to make. My lack of life outside of work has made me grown to resent my job over the last year or so. I've made work a top priority over the people who are most important to me. Everyone says a 9 to 5 is hell yet I'd kill for one.

I've always believed that you can't worry about or change the past. The beautiful thing about the future is the promise for hope and even more important than that, the chance to change your ways.

Balls

You don't have to be a male to have 'em. It's courage. Fortitude. Lately, I haven't shown much of it. I am a little buzzed right now after having to deal with some personal stuff on top of a long day at work. All I have to say is, just tell it how it is. Be a straight shooter. Grab life by the nuts and let the chips fall where they may. That was like 30 cliches in one paragraph, but fuck it. It's the only way to live. And you'll be able to sleep at night.

Responsible

It's weird. I'm in my late 20's and I feel like I'm more responsible than a majority of people in my life (friends, family, colleagues). No debt. No unplanned children. No arrests. No substance abuse problems or sex addiction. Steady income. Health insurance. A quarter of my take home pay ALWAYS set aside for retirement each month. If I said I wasn't trying to brag, I'd be lying because why blog if you're not trying to show off a little? Sure I'll occasionally get trashed and send inappropriate texts hot 22 year old women every now then but when it's all said and done, I've done my parents proud by flying under the radar. Boring, I know. But totally worth it.

You see, accidents and unexpected things come up. Life happens. I dig that. At the same time, I think people do stupid shit and have to deal with the consequences of not being responsible. Again, I've said before that I'm not the best person to look at as far as morals are concerned. All I'm trying to say is that I'm tired of seeing people get into shit that they can't dig themselves out of. I mean, what the fuck are you thinking?!

If I'm ever lucky enough to get married and have kids, I'm going to openly talk about safe sex and birth control. I'm going to be bold enough to say to my daughter, weed is ok, coke is NOT ok. Or: taking a cab is expensive, but not as expensive as a DUI. Our biggest problem in this country is avoiding real societal issues and concerns instead of addressing them. Avoiding awkward situations is cowardly and leads to disaster.

I have a close friend who I vent to about stuff like this. Perhaps it's just her frustrated about me pissin' and moanin' all the time, but she always tells me, "Man, you're just lucky you're not caught up in stuff like that." I lovingly reply:

Naw, bitch. I'm just smart.
(Knock on Wood)

Man, I Love Sports!

It’s a personality flaw, I guess. Most people don’t get it. It’s not just an escape for me. I am in true bliss when watching teams I love live and in person. Losses are devastating (ex. last weekend) and wins get you higher than the best chronic. The emotions you feel are very similar to those you feel in a romantic relationship. Don't deny it. When I’m at Giants, Warriors, 49er or Cal games, there's nowhere I'd rather be (especially if I'm with loved ones at the event).

I think my moment of Zen came yesterday when I was in the Candlestick parking lot in the middle of the day on a Monday before the game. I took a half day at work and there I was, sitting in my camping chair with ribs, chicken and sausage on my plate and an ice cold beer in my hand. What a life!

Making Things Right

To quote from the song "Faithful" by the great Raphael Saadiq, "I've been a cheater ever since I was twelve years old." No truer words have ever been spoken...about me. I personally feel all the bad things I've done have put a damper on the positive contributions I've made on peoples lives.

One lesson my father taught me was to not blame others and take responsibility for your actions. For a long time, I ignored this advice. What can I say? I'm a stubborn guy and never really like it when anyone gives me advice. I used to think, no harm, no foul. Or, to quote John Legend: "She don't have to know."

As I grow older, I realize that there are REAL consequences to your actions and that you can't just do whatever the fuck you want. At this point, I know there are things I can't take back and things I have done to friends, family, colleagues and significant others that can't be forgiven but I'll try my best to work to make things right. I may never get there but that stubborn part in me won't stop me from trying.

I guess this post came to mind after meeting up with a friend recently that I really screwed things up with several years ago. In a lot of ways, we've both changed since the falling out. She's doing great and her life is on track. In the present, I'm really happy with the type of person I've been in 2010. At first, things were really awkward. She was stand-offish in body language and conversation. I knew I had address what was on both our minds. A sincere apology from me was all that was needed to mend that friendship. From there, it's like we never missed a beat. I'm really happy it worked out because I hate losing friends, especially kind hearted, fun loving people like her.

I don't think this approach would work with everyone in every situation but it was clear, a huge weight was taken off of my shoulders and more importantly hers.

I say this from the bottom of my heart: Congratulations. I am so happy for you :)

Weighing on My Mind

I was born and raised in the Bay Area. Hell, I’ve lived here my whole life. The closest I ever came to leaving was college, but when you’re accepted to world’s greatest university, how can you say no? I’m not sure if I’ll ever have the guts to leave. There are many things that keep me tied down to San Francisco. The most important: my family. Right now, I live 15 minutes away from my mom and dad and a half hour from my little sister. I also have a great job that I enjoy. I get paid decently, can put money in the bank and am doing something good for this world. After travelling throughout the United States confirmed in my mind that SF is without a doubt one of the best cities on earth. Plus, let’s not forget that my favorite sports teams are all here. Still, I can’t help but think about what else is out there.

Los Angeles and New York are atop my list of places to live. LA is great because visiting my mom and dad is really easy: either a six hour drive or a forty minute flight home. I also have family down south and a propensity for sexy, vain, superficial women. New York is my second favorite place in the world right behind San Francisco. I had visited a couple times before but my visit last summer really made me fall in love. Some of my favorite people are in New York and there’s always excitement surrounding the city that never sleeps.

The truth of the matter is that I need a fresh start. I want to walk away from things (e.g. people I dislike, bad personal decisions I’ve made and the same old shit) . I want to leave my comfort zone. I want to become truly independent and liberated. I’ve leaned on my family and best friends for a long time and I feel like I’m treading water here in the Bay—wasting time.

I may not ever leave San Francisco, but for now, dreaming about it gives me a glimmer of hope. As Tupac once said, “Don’t shed a tear, ‘cause, mama I ain’t happy here.”

No Class

And no, the title does not refer to my behavior during 2008. This Fall, my Monday and Wednesday late mornings and early afternoons are spent in video production class. There was no class today because our professor is out of town. It was a bummer not being able to go because I really look forward to going each week because it’s fun as hell and it’s an hour and a half escape from work.

I can’t wait ‘til Wednesday!

Laughter

I LOVE laughing. People who make me laugh are awesome!!! It's one of the best feelings anyone can experience. I'd be content laughing my life away to be quite honest. Keep it coming, friends. Keep it coming :)

Temper Tantrum

I can't stand people with bad tempers. It's super annoying and borderline insane. Comparing this behavior to that of animals or children is would do injustice to animals and kids. Grown ass adults should not have to yell and/or get violent--especially in public.

When someone goes apeshit on me, I've learned that confrontation is what they want. They won't get it. I've mastered the art of ignoring such behavior. I'm a reasonable guy. I'll talk to anybody if they're calm and respectful.

10/01/10

The one month countdown starts NOW!

We Pour Libation

Just over a week ago we got some pretty devastating news. Someone very important in my life and the lives of others announced that she was moving on. Some folks saw it coming, but no one expected it to happen this soon. I never thought that I'd ever break down into tears publicly at work. I never thought that I'd see so many of my colleagues do the same (unless it was, God forbid, some sort of tragedy). It happened and no one was ashamed.

Thank you for all the people you've helped in your 20+ years of service here. Thank you for trusting in my abilities. Thank you for believing in me. Thank you for being the best manager/supervisor/mentor anyone could ever have. You are a true inspiration and have made a world of difference in the lives of many. No one will ever forget that. We'll miss you and they are lucky to have you. All of us are sad to lose you but happy that you'll finally be close to home and your family. It won't be the same without you. It really won't.

Ashay.

UPPERCASE lowercase UPPERCASE

New York and Boston are two of the greatest cities in the country. This past week taught me that the company you surround yourself with on a trip is more important than your actual destination. It's been a long time since I've enjoyed being away from home so much. That's not a "smh" (so much hate) on the Bay or other trips I've taken--this experience was just that awesome. Inside jokes. Great hosts. New friends. Old friends. All-star travel buddies. Times you know you'll never forget.

I can't wait to do it again :) I promise to leave the jorts at home next time.

B-U-D-D-Y

I often read or hear people talk about how good friends are hard to come by. That makes me sad. Maybe I'm lucky or just really easy to get along with, but I can say with confidence that I have a lot of people in my life that I call good friends. I am truly blessed and can proudly say that it's awesome to be me. I love a lot of people and lots of people love me. I think love and friendship are crucial to good health, happiness and well being.

Don't fight it. Just let it happen :)

On Thank You Notes

When did it become uncool to write thank you notes? Thankfully, at a young age, my sister and I were taught the valuable lesson of showing appreciation when people would go out of their way for you. Maybe you got $20 from Grandma Sylvia for Christmas. Perhaps your neighbor, Sam, picked up your newspaper everyday while you were away on a 5 day cruise to Mazatlan. Who knows, maybe your buddy's ex-girlfriend gave you a handjob while you drove her home one night because you didn't pass out naked in your frat's living room and he did. Whatever the case may be, I think it's important that classiness becomes the norm once again in society.

Do me a favor...next time someone does something nice for you, show your appreciation. Write a thank you note. Don't be an asshole!

You Beezy

My therapist seems to think it's unhealthy that I get more pleasure from my Sonicare toothbrush and John Varvatos jeans than my last three relationships combined. I think it's unhealthy that my therapist is a 37 year old, unmarried woman that wears braces. "Hi, I have a PhD, owe thousands in student loans, rent a 450 sq. ft. apartment in Emeryville and haven't gotten laid since I was an undergrad at Northwestern."

Tonight's Lesson

Be nice to people: you never know when they're going to be hot. You know exactly what I'm talking about. A lot can change in 10 years. I've never really been a mean or snobby guy, but I know a lot of you are. I ran into an old friend from high school the other day and he asked, "Guess who I ran into last weekend?" I shrugged my shoulders. "________ and she is smokin' hot!" I could not believe my ears. ________ was a year or two younger than us and back then, she reminded me more of Mr. T than Eva Longoria-Parker. My how times have changed.

I had to see this to believe it. I couldn't do so in real life (because that's creepy), but fortunately he had the facebook app on his iPad. We did a little stalking and browsed her galleries (yeXXX) and Good God. There aren't many 10's out there (or 8's for that matter), but she was like a 12. Again, I didn't know or interact with her much but my buddy did. He called her just about every name in the book. Today, he (or I and 99% of the dudes I know) has no shot in hell with her. How a woman like that is single is beyond me (thought daddy issues may be a factor).

Don't make the same mistake my buddy made. She's got everything going for her and he's pushing 30, overweight and lives with his baby mama in a trailer behind Costco. Be nice to people, even if it is for selfish reasons. Sceptics out there may say that __________ is an anomaly--the exception to the rule. I say, quit being such a dick!

Lucky Guy

That's me. All I had to do was stop for a moment to take it all in. I'm happy :)

Playing It Safe

What other choice do we have in this economy? God bless people who take chances. I wish I could be you but I don't have the courage. Safety and security is nice, but it's boring as hell.

How Shitty is My Life?

Last night, I ordered $22 of Chinese food (the usual orange chicken, chow mein, fried rice, sweet n sour pork and fortune cookies) sat on my couch alone and watched Chasing Amy. Good God, I need a life.

Livin' La Vida Loca

Surprise, surprise. Ricky Martin has come out. I'm hoping this makes it easier for some of my friends to come out of the closet.

Gettin' You Home

Just closed.

THE Update

The diet's not going great. I must admit, with vacations, housewarmings, and Cal having a nice run this season, I let my guard down a bit. I've maintained nicely, even managed to shed a couple extra pounds. I wouldn't say I have a long way to go, but from here--it's 85% mental. Thanks to all the folks who have acknowledged my hard work--it keeps me going.

With that said, I could use some rest. I've been pretty stressed and burnt out from working a lot. It's taken its toll. Don't get me wrong, I still LOVE my job and am grateful for all I have. I guess the old cliche of too much of anything is bad for you rings true in my situation. I hate it when people bitch, moan, and dwell so I'm gonna keep mine to a minimum. As Frank once said, "That's life..."

Oregon, I see you.

Back on Track

My diet isn't 100% clean but it doesn't always have to be if you respect the portion control theory. I enjoyed some pasta with cream sauce, a tart, and some cake yesterday. The old me would have gone to town on the aforementioned food but the new me knew when to say when.

Lately injuries to my knee and toe have bothered me so I've had to take the workouts down a notch. Fortunately, I have surpassed my initial weight loss goal. I'm less than ten pounds away from getting down to my weight during my senior year of college. Unfortunately, I'm not nearly as chiseled as I was then. That's not super important to me these days. I look and feel better than I have in a long time.

Nowadays, exercise and eating right is about health and wellness, not getting laid.

Lent

Thank God for Lent (literally). On a less serious note, I'm giving up alcohol and McDonald's. I haven't drank much of anything this year (three light beers since January 1, 2010). From a social standpoint, most people find that weird. It's not that I can't have alcohol for health reasons. I'm not a Mormon. So why not drink, right? It's hard to explain, but for the next 40 plus days, I can pull out the Lent card.

Lazy Monday

It upsets me when I get lazy. I don't get too mad when other people are lazy, unless I'm counting on them for something. When it comes to me not coming through, I get pissed. Laziness is ugly and a waste of precious time. There's nothing more disappointing than letting yourself down.

Get your shit together, man!

Pace Yourself

This week I've only lost a pound. Thank you, Joe for making me think you were getting engaged (I had a couple brewskies) and thanks to Peez for those damn good pulled pork sammy's at the Super Bowl party. I'm not here to make excuses, but I think this week was good because, as the last post stated, I was losing too much weight too fast. I'm about seven pounds (thank you, Will Smith) away from my original goal and seventeen pounds away from my weight during my senior year at Cal. Living a healthy lifestyle does take hard work. It's much easier to order a twenty piece and a number one super sized than to hit the farmer's market and prepare a meal. It's easier to watch America's Best Dance Crew instead of hitting the gym. It's easier to have an old fashioned than to do planks. It takes commitment and discipline. You don't have to workout intensely or be a food freak to change your ways. Remember, it's a lifestyle. Do what's right for you and think of your long term health and well being.

Valentine

I was working in my hometown yesterday so I crashed at my parent's house. With Valentine's Day around the corner, I couldn't help but think of love. The first thing that came to mind was seeing through the years how much my parents love each other. Sure, they get mad at each other every now and again, but for the most part, they not only are kind and respectful to each other--they're loving and affectionate. They're a great example of what "true love" is all about. My mom and dad not only love each other more than they love themselves but they love my sister, grandparents, and I in the same selfless manner.

This tells me that I've got a lot of growing up to do. In life it's not always about putting yourself first. Someday I'll get there. Happy Valentine's Day (two days early)!

All or Nothing at All

I talked to my physical therapist Friday and she is a little worried that I'm losing so much weight so fast. She's absolutely right. I had a little hiccup in my workout plan. I consumed two Miller Lights over the weekend thinking my roomate was having an engagement party happy hour--I was wrong. This wasn't too big a deal. I avoided drinking on my buddy's birthday and on Super Bowl Sunday which showed that I have some discipline. It's so hard for me not to dive all the way in. Much like Frank, it's "All or Nothing at All" for me.

Closer

This morning's weigh-in went well. After three weeks of working hard at the gym and eating clean, I've dropped fifteen pounds. I'm still not where I want to be (looking ripped to shreds when I was in Playgirl circa 2004), but the good news is that I'm two pounds lighter than I was last year before I gained all the weight in the last half of 2009. I've met one short term goal. Our next checkpoint is eight pounds away. I can do this. The best part is, I don't even miss drinking or eating poorly.

Sobriety

Tomorrow marks a month of sobriety. Half of it was by choice, the other half had to do with my back injury and the meds that I was on (some of you may say that taking meds negate sobriety--whatever). I don't even smoke, but in reading an article about the potential legalization of weed, I thought to myself that alcohol is so much more dangerous and harmful than marijuana (asthmatics keep your comments to yourselves). Hopefully the 100% tax on it helps our state out too.

Flat Nathan

I need your help. And I'm not even trying to use the cuteness factor of my Godson to help me with women (like some people who will not be named in this post). Young Nate (my Godson) has a Flat Stanley project due in early February. Basically, what Flat Stanley entails is me taking photos of him (Nate's laminated cutout) and I at local landmarks in San Francisco and the Bay Area. If you're free, have a camera, and want to roam around the Bay with me, let me know. It should be fun. :)

It's Going Well

The back feels better than it has in over a month. I've done a pretty good job of sticking to the diet and workout plan too. Three weeks in, I've lost ten pounds--not too shabby. I'm still three pounds heavier than I was in May of last year. Once I get there, I'll shoot for at least ten more. Gotta keep truckin'!

Boring

Wellness is so important. For the last few years, I haven't treated my body well and have already started to feel the effects. It's time for a change. I'm going to do my best to eat locally grown, organic food (it's nice to have a farmer's market at work twice a week). You can be sure to find me at the gym at least six days a week and I'm likely going to quit drinking because it's hard for me not to induldge and it has lead me to make poor decision after poor decision--many of which I will regret for the rest of my life. Probably one of the other keys to this transformation is making sleep a priority so eight to ten hours is VITAL, though eight is more realistic than ten.

Some folks live their life like there's no tomorrow because there may be no tomorrow (God forbid we could get shot, hit by a train, or have cancer). I'm not going to rip individuals who live their life in the fast lane as I hope folks don't rip me for my new lifestyle choices. I'm already starting to see the changes pay off. In the last three weeks, I've lost about six pounds, my energy levels are high, and I have been sleeping like a baby. I haven't felt this great the spring of my senior year at Cal. Something tells me I'm into something good.

Anyhoot...peace, love, and happiness to you all. Namaste :)