The Pursuit of...

happiness...my Masters!

Started the first semester of my Masters degree...a little overwhelmed but excited nonetheless.  I'm hoping, if the stars (read=classes) align correctly I can graduate in the Fall of 2012.

#Nodaysoff!

Damn Hypebeasts!!

Underestimated the hypebeasts sneaker heads in Waco.

When the Bordeauxs released I got to the mall at 8am and it was damn near dead (aside from the early morning walkers, there was one other guy there buying shoes)...  Not the case today!

Showed up at 8 to this:

 

not a large crowd roughly 35-40 but as you can tell from the picture, there is no structure to this crowd.  So when the doors were opened (30 minutes late, might I add) it was madness!  Dudes literally sprinted to the various stores, one of which was actually opening early. 

As I'm walking to the store, I here this commotion behind me.  The security guard had evidently said something "out of line" because somebody's MOM was in his face screaming saying, "I know you not talking about my child? I'll fuck you up, you better watch your mouth!" hahaha I just kept it moving.

Finally made it the store and had to wait about 30 minutes.  Some, not wanting to wait in line, paid extra at stores that weren't open (One guy was saying he paid $250, dummy!) while a handful, myself included, waited at Champs.  I ended up buying the last pair of 12's they had!  Oh and that guy that paid $250 for his pair? Well he wore a size 12, and was in line before I was...glad he didn't stay in line!

SUPER clean!

Early bird gets the J's!!

On any other Saturday, even when I had class at 9, I would be able to sleep until 8:30 easily! But the last 2 Jordan release Saturdays, the Bordeauxs last month and the Wolf Grey 5's today, I've popped up at 6:30. What's the cause?  Not quite sure.

Anyway, I'm up showered and all ready to get to the money breakfast with the wifey...then to the J's! 

I'm back!!

I missed this blog.  I contemplated a comeback in February but obviously didn't follow through.  I think I'm going to start using this [sparingly] in addition to my tumblr.

Feels good to be back!!

The Audacity has moved!

Just imported to tumblr...follow me there.

The Audacity of Fresh

The streak continues!!!

Amar'e got the Knicks on FIRE!!...

And he's still beastin' (8 straight with at least 30 points) and the Knicks might get Carmelo...

I don't usually get into basketball until the playoffs and even then I don't root for any particular team.  However, Amar'e has been my favorite player for some time and while I am not a Knick fan by any means I can see myself rooting for them...

perfection

This was the most perfectly shaped, perfectly tasting pancake I'd had in a long while, courtesy of my lovely wife.

Thanksgiving

May your day be filled with family, friends, laughs and GREAT food!!

Happy Thanksgiving from A.O.F!

Tapered!

8 weeks ago I got my ears gauged because I've always wanted some black studs AND I was tired of wearing cz's.  Started with 14mm and went in tonight and got them tapered to a 12. Not a big jump but I'm taking the slow and steady route so I don't do irreversible damage to my ears. 

The left went it with a breeze...

The right, no so much...

Round 9...

After taking a few days off,  I resumed my push-up regimen today.  The conversation of my campaign came up last night at my father-in-laws birthday dinner ( Happy birthday Barry if you're reading this!) where I was telling he and DJ that I try to put together a strategy before starting instead of just trying to pump out as many as I can.  That's when I was introduced to the "walking pushup" (explained here).  So I gave it a try.  First two times were a breeze; 2nd two the burn starting to kick in; 5th and 6th brought a  more intense burn; After the 7th and 8th time my arms were numb.  I was seriously thinking that I wouldn't be able to lift my arms after I finished the 8th set;...After the 9th, I lost the desire to ever do push-ups again.

10+9+8+7+6+5+4+3+2+1= 55

55 x 9 = 495!!

Previous Rounds: 1&2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8,

Worth the Download: J. Cole "Friday Night Lights"

 Admittingly, I slept on Cole a little bit (According to my iTunes, I added J.Cole's "The Warm Up" on January 25, 2010).  Nevertheless, I've been one of the biggest proponents of Cole since then and have been enamored with his music and rise to the top.  His much anticipated "Cole World Friday Night Lights" mixtape dropped last night and although I'm just now spinning it for the first time I'm hyped about what is in store.  Update: Ok...the second track just started: soul beat, Erykah Badu sample...COLE!!!

 

(courtesy of 2db'z)

Cee-Lo Green "The Lady Killer"

Managed to get my hands on Cee-Lo Green's new album "The Lady Killer" and I'm already on my second third listen of the morning. Cee-Lo is definitely an underrated talent that rarely disappoints with his music (see Cee-Lo Green...is the Soul Machine and Cee-Lo Green and his Perfect Imperfections; not to mention Gnarls Barkley!)

"Please", "Bodies" and "Fool For You" are my favorites!... Definitely a must cop for the music lover.

Scott Mescudi delivers again!

Copped Cudi's Man on the Moon: The Legend of Mr. Rager today and it's a good listen all the way through!

Good music from G.O.O.D Music

Round 9...

I was aiming for 450, the wifey guessed 437 but I only made it to 435.

Rd 10 on Tuesday.

Round 8

414.

N.E.R.D. "Nothing"

I got it, you should too!!

Round 7...

2 mile run...14:20

45 min bike ride...

...400 pushps!!

I'm SUPER tired!!

Previous Rds: 1&2, 3, 4, 5, 6

Round 6

392.

Round 5

367.

I wasn't feeling it at all today, nonetheless, I knocked out 367.

...steady progress.

DJ, I hope you're getting it in!

Previous rds:  1&2, 3, 4

Round 4

I was aiming for 275...ended with 340!!!

My arms are tired as hell right now but I can't wait for Rd 5!  I'm coming for you Shae Haley!!

Previous Rounds: 1 & 2, 3.