The Ingredients For a Happy and Complete Life.

Have you ever wondered what it takes to have a happy and perfect life? I think we all have. Is it all the material things? Is it the non-material things? Looking back over the course of my life and experiences I have concluded there are 4 essentials needed to make one's life complete. Allow me to share them with you. You need that one special person to share and live your life with, a job that you like and don't mind getting up and going to everyday, a job that pays you enough where you don't have to live paycheck to paycheck and can support your family, and lastly 2 or 3 really good and true friends that will always be there for you, no matter what. If you have these things then what else do you really need?? Myself, I have 3 of these 4. All I am missing is that special someone in my life. Although I think I may have found her. What do you guys think is essential for a complete and happy life?? Agree with me? Or am I way off?

Felicidades Melky!

Congratulations to Yankees outfielder Melky Cabrera on hitting for the cycle yesterday in Chicago. For those of you who don't know what that means, hitting for the cycle is when a batter hits a single, a double, a triple and a home run. This is very hard to do and is a rare occurrence in baseball. The last Yankee to accomplish this was Tony Fernandez, another Dominicano, back in 1995. Does anybody now doubt that Dominicans are the best baseball players on the planet? Once again, felicidades Melky. Dale Melky, dale fuerza.

Next week brings a change to my work schedule which will allow me to get back to the gym on a much more regular and frequent basis. I will be there bright and early, 5 am, when the gym opens. Going at that time is great. It's a little tough getting up at 4:30, but you get used to it. No need to hit the gym at night when it's super crowded. The other great benefit to going at that time is it allows me to set up my diet and properly to achieve my goals through out the day. My goals to accomplish by 9/10 are to slash my bodyfat by 30%, get my bench press back to where it was before I had some issues with my left shoulder, and add a little muscle to my weak spots like much upper chest and arms.

Thanks for stopping by and reading. See you guys again real soon. Until then stay strong, stay fit, and lets go Yankees.

Today's Rant

Guys who don't flush the urinal. Really? How friggin' hard is it do this? It can't more than half a second. I have no interest in seeing your pee that you left behind. Where have common courtesy and manners gone? Maybe these guys are just being lazy?? Do you not flush the toilet in your own home? And one more thing, wash your hands after going to the bathroom. Savages.

The Dominican Republic. A Beautiful Place.

Hey folks, how is everyone? I know it has been a while. Last week I was back "home" in Santiago, Dominican Republic. That was my 24th trip in the last 4 and a half years. Think I like the place? There is no other place in the world like it. It's such a beautiful country. One of the first things you notice as you fly in, is how green everything is. Trees and plants everywhere.

Spending time in Santiago is really not like being on vacation at all. I have many good friends who live there, both Dominican and expats. For those who don't know, an expat is somebody from one country who now lives in another country. My life is totally normal there. I visit friends' homes, go to the movies, and just relax in the apartment I rent.

I encourage everyone to visit this wonderful place. But if you do, please get out of the all-inclusive resorts. They are la la land and no more representative of the Dominican Republic than Disneyworld is of the US.

Enjoy the fotos of DR I have posted.

Lesssons Learned

Hey everyone. How are you. I know it's been awhile since we spoke last. A lot has been going on.

I learned an important and valuable lesson the hard way. The words of "friends and acquaintances" can have an impact on the way you as a person are perceived and judged. My sincerest apologies to JO. So my advice is to pay close attention to what these people say and do so as to protect your reputation. Once that is damaged, it will be a long time before it fixed in some people's eyes, if ever.

I am heading "home" this week. Not my actual home, but the place I consider to be my second home. Santiago, Dominican Republic. Hopefully I will have lots of good pictures and stories to share when I get back. I am looking forward to seeing old friends and spending time in one of the most beautiful places on earth.

Until next time.

MLB, Te Pica El Fullin???!!???!!

Yesterday, July 4th was the 70th anniversary of Lou Gehrig's Luckiest Man Alive speech. By all accounts not only was he one of the game's greatest players but a complete gentleman. So what does MLB do to ruin the memory and celebration? During the Fox national game, they break away to show the at bat of Manny Ramirez. Manny just returned from a 50 game suspension for failing a steroid test. Is this really the image and player they want to promote? Contrast him with Gehrig. Maybe if Manny had come back from missing time for cancer then I could understand this. But what is so important about a steroid cheat coming back that they have to break away from whatever game they are showing? Aren't they trying to rid the game of steroids? Bad bad job MLB and Fox.

Earlier I had blogged about disgusting kankles. Now another summer horror has reared it's ugly head. Obese women wearing belly/cut off shirts. WTF? Am I the only one who finds it nauseating when an overweight women walks around with her giant stomach spilling out and over her pants? I know not everyone is model thin. But please if you are fat do the world a favor and skip the belly shirts in public.

Update on my experience shaving with a badger hair brush to apply the shaving cream. I definitely like it. I seem to be getting much better shaves with less irritation. So far so good. I recommend this to everyone with sensitive skin.

Cuidate and keep reading. Thanks for stopping by.

Un Montoñ de Mierda

Hey everyone I know it's been a while since I've updated the blog. Been busy with work and getting some decent overtime. A lot has been going on since we talked last. Has the grim reaper taken up residence in Hollywood? Celebrities are dropping like flies. Ed McMahon, Farah Fawcett, that disgusting freak kid toucher Michael Jackson, Billy Mays and now Fred Travalina. Who's next? Anybody have Abe Vigoda in a death pool?

Congratulations to Mariano Rivera on getting his 500th save. Only one way to describe him, the greatest ever. Perhaps the most important player on all those championship teams. He makes it look so easy. I can't wait to be able to tell my grandchildren that I saw him play. Dale Mariano, dale. I think what made watching his 500th save even more memorable was doing against the Mets and watching that chopo and ass clown Frankie Rodriguez choke and fold in the presence of number 42.

Here's a topic every guy knows about, shaving. I went to a place called The Art Of the Shave and purchased an old school shaving kit complete with a brush. I have very sensitive skin and I find it hard to get a close shave without any irritation. Supposedly using a brush to apply the shaving cream is very good for your skin. It will probably add a few minutes to the routine but I am looking forward to seeing the results. Anybody use a straight razor? One of these days I am going to learn. Until then, everytime I get a haircut I will treat myself to a barbershop shave.

Until next time.

Ese Hombre Is Too Cool For Me. Another Gym Rant.

Sunglasses. What would make somebody wear sunglasses inside the gym? Lights too bright? The sun is in your eyes? Witness protection program? No, those aren't it. I know what it is. Your too cool for everyone else or so you think. Actually it's because you're a douchebag and want everyone to notice you. Oh we noticed don't worry. Next time leave the sunglasses in your car and worry more about what you are actually doing in the gym instead of what you wearing and styling in the gym. And one more thing, lose the one size too small tank top you got from the International Male catalog. You know, the catalog that sells clothes to gays.

Kankles. Yuck.

Now that the weather is getting warm, my eyes are tortured with having to see kankles. For those of you who don't know what they are, kankles are disgusting fat ankles on women. Where not even the ankle bone is visible. Am I the only only person disgusted and turned off by this? There is supposed to be separation between legs and feet. They are not one. Nothing is more disappointing than seeing a really pretty woman who has kankles. It takes her from a 9 or 10 down to a 4. That is my rant for the day. I will spare you the horror and not post any pictures of kankles.

Decisions, Decisions.

In 6 months the lease on my current BMW 328xi expires and I have to get a new car. I don't think I will lease again and am considering buying a Certified Preowned car. I have narrowed down my search to 3 choices. Those choices are the BMW X5, BMW 528xi or a Cadillac Escalade. The only other car I would consider would be the Porsche Cayenne. However I am very fearful of the maintenance costs of that one. I welcome everybody's opinions and thoughts. Thanks.

Musica Romantica

Lately I have been listening more and more to musica romantica. Artists such as Ricardo Arjona, Chayanne, Ricardo Montaner and many others. However there is one song that really stands out to me. Contigo by Abraham y Bethliza. If you are trying to find a song to express your feelings to your novia o novio than this is it. It might just be one of the most romantic songs I have ever heard. Take a listen for yourself.

My First Video Production.

For those of you who don't know, a few weeks ago, I purchased my first Apple computer after a life of using PCs and Windows. I got the Macbook Pro. Apple's top of the line notebook computer. So I am still exploring and getting to know how to use all of the neat and cool multimedia applications. Tonite, I made my first production. A slide show of some of my fotos from my various trips to the Dominican Republic, my second homeland, set to music. I chose a classic merengue by Fernando Villalona. Check out the slideshow. I hope you enjoy it.

Saludos a Melky Cabrera, pelotero Dominicano de Los Yankees

Que viva Melky! Another late inning clutch hit giving the Yankees the victory. Melky is quickly becoming one of my favorite Yankee players.

Today's Rant

How annoying and inconsiderate is it when some dude in the gym is done using a bar and leaves it loaded with 45 lb plates or worse 1 little 10 or 5 lb plate??? For crying out loud if you are strong enough to put the damn weights on, you are strong enough to take them off. Sure it sucks having to remove all those plates but that is the price we pay for lifting heavy. If I can do it even though my back or legs feel like jelly after some intense lifting, you can do it too, tough guy. Don't even get me started on the guys that leave dumbbells all over the gym or put the 25 lb ones in the middle of the 100 lb ones. Forgot how to count or where you got that dumbbell from? Put your damn weights away...................

Mas Juliana. Waooooooooo..........

A Few of My Favorite and Reccomended Adult Beverages

As I have gotten older I find myself drinking less and less beer and more Scotch. I enjoy both of these on the rocks with a splash of 7 Up. I have also tried the Chivas 18 on the rocks with cranberry juice, believe it or not it wasn't half bad. A shout out to mi pana Francis in Santiago, RD for introducing that mix to me. I also enjoy both JW Gold and JW Blue. However with the Blue, you must drink it neat or on the rocks. It is too smooth and too good to be mixed.

So next time you are in the mood for a little nip, skip the beer and give one of these a try. I am sure you won't be disappointed.

Hot Woman Alert

Juliana Reina del Mambo. Holy crap she is friggin' hot. Yo creo estoy enamorado con ella. je je je. Take a look for yourself.

Jerk of the Day

Today's Jerk of the Day is Congressman Charlie Rangel for his outrageous and inflammatory comments regarding the tragic events surrounding the NYPD.

Welcome

I have decided to create a blog. Why? I really don't know. Boredom?? Anyways I will post stuff about other unimportant, shallow and meaningless stuff. I can promise you one thing, it will be updated rather infrequently. Anyways, thanks for stopping by and wasting a few minutes of your life that you will never get back. Enjoy the rest of your day.