Merry Christmas, and happy New Year 2010! My best wishes to all! I hope you all got to celebrate Christmas 2009 and 2010’s New Year’s Eve in the company of your family and loved ones. My holiday 2009 was simple; fun, with family, and full of home made good eats…Keep reading and see 
If you want to perform athletically, if you want to do perform everywhere better, improve flexibility, range of motion, avoid injury, increase muscle growth, or simply feel awesome in your body everyday, don’t dismiss stretching. I ignored it for a while, and I paid a steep price…
I recently added street running in the mix of my fitness routine. My running style is about speed, pace, and rhythm. Before jumping into it, I picked up the running gear essentials: a good pair running shoes with shock support, a cool fitness armband, some ear buds, and downloaded the RunKeeper application on my iPhone to assist in tracking my runs.
Inspired by Alton Brown’s Good Eats, I tried my very first (and successful) attempt at making home made granola bars. With the right ingredients and a few minutes of preparation time, home made granola is a healthy choice for snacks or dessert; and it’s a good source of essential and natural nutrients.
Dear mother nature: Summer in Orlando was hot (and awesome), but I’m ready for some cool weather now. I’m so excited about the weather change, already went on a few shopping sprees and geared up for fall clothing for this year.
I just completed the p90x workout program; 90 straight days of intense fitness in my garage where the temperature this summer averaged at about 110 degrees F). At a rate of 1h20 minutes a day, 7 days a week, for 12 weeks in a row, I completed over 45000 total repetitions of insane exercises including nearly 5000 push ups, 4400 pull ups, and close to 12000 ab ripping crunches; amongst others. Read More…
I have finally jumped on the iPhone bandwagon. I stumbled on 2 iPhone 3G deals (within the same week) that could not be passed up. I snagged both iPhones (an 8 gig and a 16 gig) for $400. Read More…
If you’ve been on the hunt for an Xbox 360 (I know I have), now might just be the best time to purchase one. In anticipation for the Call of Duty Modern Warefare 2 game release, Microsoft is offering an Xbox 360 bundle that is quite a good buy.
I like to take it easy and keep it simple on Sundays. Our brunch today consisted of snacking on a small mixture of easy to make delights and treats. Keep reading to find the recipes.
Beladonna (artist name) is a talented artist and graphic designer whose passion for creating handcrafted artifacts has driven her to her latest venture: A modern adaptation of the traditional Japanese art known as Kokeshi (hand carved from wood). Read More…
This is an everyday favorite. It does not require any prep nor cooking time. It’s tasty, light, and very easy to make. Read More…
Mod Nation Racers was introduced earlier this week at the Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3 2009). The game will be exclusive to the Sony Playstation 3 System, and features some similarities to Nintendo’s Mario Kart project, with a little twist.
I was going through some archived files and found an old video montage from my old (college) car, 1993 Honda Prelude Si. My buddy edited it and threw a nice Tupac beat to it. (video inside) Read More…
If you have poor cellular and or data service with AT&T, don’t be afraid to call their customer service line and complain. I complained for 2 weeks straight and ended up receiving a credit for 2 full months of service ($200) and a pick from any phone currently offered in retail (at the exception of the iPhone). I picked the Fuze.
Three things I like about going to the BMW dealership: the lounge, the food, and the free car washes on Saturdays.
Another signature evening took place last night as I hosted some very dear friends of mine. For the 8 years that we’ve known each other, getting together with Rey, Rhiannon, and Wilson for an evening of fun, good music, good eats, and loads of laughs, was truly a blast from the past…This is one for the books! Read More…
I used Appleton Jamaican Rum for the fireworks (flambee would the term). The dish was served with two scoops of vanilla ice cream, one large folded crepe (4 ways), and the flambeed bananas spread all over. (final dish inside) Read More…
Madine, 7 years old, is a young and talented soccer amateur from Algeria. People often refer to him as the next Zinedine Zidane. If you play, have played soccer, or are a soccer fanatic, you are about to witness something amazing. (video inside) Read More…
I was accompanied by my girlfriend Anabela (to my left), and my friend Jennifer (to my right) to a friend’s birthday party at a place called Tavern on the lake. It is a casual, trendy, and sophisticated restaurant/lounge with a lake front patio, located in the MetroWest area, in Orlando FL.
Jeune Afrique (Young Africa) is a weekly news magazine that covers the political, economic and cultural spheres of Africa (since 1960). They’ ve recently published an article highlighting 100 people they believe will play a key role in Africa’s development in 2009, and my father is one of them. Read More…
I’m a “Do it yourself” type of guy, so it was only natural for me to mod my In-car-entertainment (AKA I.C.E) in order to enhance comfort, and driving experience. I knew what I wanted, so I did my homework and made it happen. Read More…
Shooting a basketball is an art. The feeling of hanging high up in the air with a perfect and steady form, releasing the ball with a perfect rotation, following through the shot with the wrist, and hitting nothing but net is just priceless. Three point and free throws shots are my favorites shots to take. Read More…
I’m a huge James Bond fan! The 007 days of Christmas is the best holiday TV event for me! Anyway the other day I found out my car was equipped with a James Bond like option…Real people squirters! Read More…
It is a bit unusual to bake bananas, but I had make it at least once and try it. We liked it very much! It is so tasty; I guarantee anyone will enjoy it. Read More…
The last time I remember hearing of Law enforcement’s new gadgets is when state troopers were seen rolling in suped up z28 Chevy Camaros and chased down speeders on the highway. Read More…
I hooked up with a few friends downtown Orlando for some brunch this past Sunday, then checked out the farmer’s market around Lake Eola. We hit up Graffiti Junktion (an American burger bar) for brunch for their first official day of business. Read More…
This year, my mindset was to stay home and try to make money from Black Friday rather than spend any (not like I ever do anyway). After a couple of hours of online research, I stumbled on a special “Black Friday Only” deal from the web on a 16 gigabyte Apple Ipod Touch. I found a niche, and I capitalized on it. I call that going back to the basics. Read More…
I decided to spend my Saturday evening at home so I cooked up a simple and tasty dinner for my girlfriend and myself on a chilly and cozy night, and enjoyed it with a few glasses of Cabernet Sauvignon.
One thing I love about canton noodles is that they cook in just about 7 minutes. A simple veggie stir fry takes about 5 minutes to cook at high heat when using fresh ingredients. Put the two together, and this is what you can come up with in 12 minutes!
I attended an interesting mass service at my neighborhood church, Saints Peter & Paul today. The pastor made a humorous allusion to religion and politics during the sermon by telling a short story that gave everyone a good laugh. This is how the story goes… Read More…
I have played dodgeball once when I was 13 years old…Let’s face it, it not your usual weekend sport hobby (could be for some people), but apparently, I am a lot better at it than I thought! I guess my soccer and basketball background have something to do with it. Read More…
I invited my good friends Colleen and Brittany to join Bela and I for a cool and cozy sushi dinner at my place. Colleen brought a bottle of Chateau Ste Michelle, a 2007 Columbia Valley Riesling, and Brittany got us a delightful and “on point” Fu-Ki Sake bottle. Read More…
I’m out to change mine! I went to the art store a few weeks ago and found the perfect piece for my home office. I think it defines me, has inspiration, and flair. I look at this everyday before going work, and every night before going to sleep. When it comes to this world, I’m a person with few words… Read More…
I had a discussion with a friend of mine regarding the famous “Shoes-off Please” topic. Based on the research I have done on the subject, as well as my friend’s opinion, it is my understanding that this is sensitive subject for a lot of people out there. From what I gathered, many are against removing their shoes when entering someone’s home for various reasons. Read More…
Yes! I, and most African American men, have a natural habit of getting a haircut every week, or at least every 2 weeks. I believe this is both a culture and fashion trend, and here is why:
The FitBit Tracker was unveiled yesterday on TechCrunch during the TC50 2008 Conference event. The device itself is a 3D wireless wearable sensor that acts as a diet monitoring system. Its purpose is to track the wearer’s food intake and activity levels based on daily activity. Read More…
Dexter’s Restaurant is a nice hangout spot well known for its great tasting foods and wines, a nice urban feel, and a cool atmosphere. They have been in business in the Orlando area for 20 years, and are well known around town as they have been crowned for being the Best Brunch in Orlando for 2007. Read More…
I finally decided to part ways with my college car, a 1993 Honda Prelude Si 2.3 L. It was a hard decision, but with everything happening in my life, it felt like the right time to move on and chase after new, bigger and better dreams. Read More…
In mid 2003, BMW of North America introduced the 330i Performance Package, order code ZHP, also known as the M Performance Package. This was a trim level upgrade that included engine modifications for an increase in horse power, torque and red line over the standard equipped 330i. Read More…
