Sideways

-Citizen Cope

I really love this song. I first heard it in the movie Ghost Town (which is hilarious if you haven't seen it.) and I have not been able to shake the song. For such a mellow song, it is really powerful. I highly recommend downloading the album version.

Simple Kind of Life

-No Doubt

We've been back from our honeymoon in Bonaire for a few weeks now and the yearning to return has not faded. I'm not really sure if it is because of the remarkable beauty that the island holds or if I just enjoyed being away from the stresses of my life back in New York. All I know is that this trip has opened my eyes, my heart and my mind.

Two weeks was the perfect amount of time. Since flights in and out of Bonaire are only once a week, it was really special to see the shift of guests rotate from Saturday to Saturday. Sasha and I really felt special that we had so much time with each other to just relax, see the island and dive! dive! dive!

For those of you who are not scuba divers, let me try to explain the wonders of Bonaire. First off, it is a very small island in the southern Caribbean. All of the waters surrounding the island are protected marine park property. This allows for pristine reef growth and animal life. And sadly, even with my brand new underwater camera (aka my new love), the pictures and videos cannot do it justice. I have never seen so many fish in my life; both quantity and diversity. Fish as small as my pinky and fish as big as ME! We saw seahorses, stingrays, sea turtles and squid. Flat fish and round fish. Fish with teeth and fish with feet! The euphoria of being in this world seen by so few is unmatchable by anything I have experienced in my 27 years of life.

There were so many things, on land and underwater, that we don't get to experience on a regular basis. Plants and animals, exotic food, stars...so many more than I ever knew existed. I realize I'm going on and on like Bonaire is the best and only place in the world. I guess that is just because I miss it so much. With every day that passes here in NY, I think back to those days when I didn't care if I missed my bus or that somebody fucked up a project I was working on. I didn't have to worry about waking up early or making sure that my shirt was clean or even if I had gotten another email about male penis enlargement. There was not a care in the world be me, my wife and Bonaire.

So Amazing

-Luther Vandross

What good is an iPhone if you can't use it to take awkward photos yourself?

Theme From A Summer Place

-Percy Faith

Here are a couple photos I took this past weekend when in Orson, Pa. This is my great grandparents house. I love being able to get away here. It is so quiet and calm and really lets me clear my head of any and all things that are bothering me. The only downside is that whenever we do get to go, there is work to be done. I mean, the house is OLD.

Some of the photos are experiments that I have been working on so I hope you all enjoy them. Please let me know, either in the comments or via email, what you think. I have begun focusing a lot on my photography lately so if there is anything you can offer as suggestions or comments, I would greatly appreciate it.

Hopefully, in the weeks to come, I will be able to post more of my older work. Until then....Enjoy!

Smoke Gets In Your Eyes

-The Platters

Sasha and I have been trying to save everything we can to buy a place of our own. However, I was also planning on buyng a new car at some point in 2010. For the past few years, my intention has always been to trade in my Ford Explorer for a new Edge Sport. Such an amazing and comfortable car. As much as I LOVE my Explorer, it is not really practical anymore. But here is my problem:

When the 2010 Mustang was announced, my chin dropped. It was beautiful. And for those of you that don't know, I am a sucker for the Mustang. (Dream Car = 1968 GT 500 Fastback) This car is awesome and I would realy do anything for one. But the Mustang isn't really a family car and not to mention, but isn't the best car in the snow. This means I couldn't trade in the Explorer.

Both the Edge and the Mustang are about the same price so that doesn't help. And I still have that little voice in my head telling me that I have a car that works and I need a house more than a car. But I really love both cars and the house so much that I don't know what to do. Every time I examine the economy and my current situation, I feel like none of the things I want will ever be obtainable.

1-2-3-4 (Sumpin' New)

-Coolio

I am starting something new with my blog. And today will be that new beginning.

I want to tell you of an amazing company that I have been using. 4 Color Print (www.4colorprint.com) has been a great company both as a individual and as a freelance graphic artist.

I first discovered 4ColorPrint.com when I was looking to have my business cards printed. I read the discriptions and settled on their Silkcards. Waterproof, tear-proof, full color...sounds great! Little did I know that the product would fully surpass all of my expectations. Once I started handing out my cards to various friends and clients I realized how much of a conversation starter they were. I ended up hving to hand out 2 to everyone because they all wanted to try to rip them. The word of mouth that spread because of the cards alone was great.

I continued to use 4ColorPrint.com for other business cards I had designed over the past few years. Every time I was met with the same great customer service and product quality.

April then rolled around. I was just weeks away from my wedding and was slowly finishing up all of my work but something was missing. I quickly scanned 4ColorPrint.com for something I could use. And then I came across the stickers. Perfect! I knew just how to use them. Long story short, they arrived and looked amazing. Unfortunately, the minimum order i was allowed to place was 1000 when i only needed 200. It wasn't until the day before the wedding that I realized what a hit these stickers were. My father-in-law and my uncle somehow got their hands on the leftover stickers and went to town. Every person at the rehersal dinner was required to wear a sticker. This included the waitors, the bar tenders and even the owner of the restaurant. Rumors had it that the stickers even made their way into the kitchen and the bathrooms. Everyone's cars....stickered. The hotel lobby....stickered. What started out as a simple sticker really turned our wedding into a fun filled weekend.

Needless to say, I love 4ColorPrint and now that I have just finished designing new business cards, I cannot wait to have them printed.

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Won't Back Down

- Fuel

I'm sitting on the bus, staring out the window wondering what is next. Things are going to be changing... so be ready. My resume has been updated, my website (www.corbocreations.com) is getting updated with a new portfolio and, most importantly, I have a new plan for my life. Maybe I will even settle down with this blog and turn it into something great.

Until then, check out www.pastemagazine.com

One More Time

-Daft Punk

Back on the road. It has been 7 weeks now since the surgery and I am finally back to taking the bus into the city. Driving in for the past month has just been amazing and I have totally been spoiled now. But so far I'm about 25 minutes into the trip and my knees are holding up pretty well. A hell of a lot better than last time I tried to take the bus. The surgery seems to have taken very well. Although I still have pain, a lot of that is just weakness and post surgery pain. All of the everyday pain I used to feel has gone away. At least I hope it has. Now the next step is getting in shape for the wedding. Unfortunately I cannot work out tony full capacity just yet, which makes losing weight that much harder, but I'm doing what I can.

So now I just sit here on the bus with the subtle sounds of people not talking in agony that I forgot my headphones at home. Wondering what will come today at work. There has been a lot going on lately. Of course, nothing I can talk about here but believe me when I saw some major shit is happening here and the climax will not be disappointing.

I guess this is a good post for now. Now that I'm back with the public transportation, I'll try to post more often.

I'm Yours

-Jason Mraz     [click to listen]

Well you done done me and you bet I felt it
I tried to be chill but you're so hot that I melted
I fell right through the cracks, now I'm trying to get back

Before the cool done run out, I'll be giving it my bestest
And nothing's going to stop me but divine intervention
I reckon it's again my turn to win some or learn some

But I won't hesitate no more, no more
It cannot wait, I'm yours

Well open up your mind and see like me
Open up your plans and damn you're free
Look into your heart and you'll find love love love love

Listen to the music of the moment people, dance and sing
We're just one big family
And it's our God-forsaken right to be loved loved loved loved loved

So I won't hesitate no more, no more
It cannot wait, I'm sure
There's no need to complicate, our time is short
This is our fate, I'm yours

D-d-do do you, but do you, d-d-do
But do you want to come on
Scooch on over closer dear
And I will nibble your ear

I've been spending way too long checking my tongue in the mirror
And bending over backwards just to try to see it clearer
But my breath fogged up the glass
And so I drew a new face and I laughed

I guess what I be saying is there ain't no better reason
To rid yourself of vanities and just go with the seasons
It's what we aim to do, our name is our virtue

But I won't hesitate no more, no more
It cannot wait, I'm yours

Come on and open up your mind and see like me
(I won't hesitate)
Open up your plans and damn you're free
(No more, no more)
Look into your heart and you'll find that the sky is yours
(It cannot wait, I'm sure)

So please don't, there's no need
(There's no need to complicate)
There's no need to complicate
(Our time is short)
'Cause our time is short
(This is our fate)
This is, this is, this is our fate
I'm yours

Born Normal

-Dispatch

It's a new day. We have a new President. I really hope Obama can pull off even a fraction of the promises he has made. Especially because I need to buy a house and I cannot currently do it.

So now I am on my way into work. Day three of the worst week I have had in a long time. I got wind of a job opening in NJ but I think I need to pass. It is just not the right time to switc around jobs.

Last thought before we hit the Port Authority, I am going for surgery in 2 days now. Everyone keeps asking if I'm nervous and I'm really not sure. I definetly have my concerns. All of the worst case senarios have been running through my head all week. I guess all I can do now 

is just trust in my doctor that all goes to plan. Wish me luck and I'll post again soon.

Walk Away

-Goldfinger

Well I haven't written in a while so I figured I would give it a shot again. This will hopefully be a bitch free blogging. 

So for those who do not know, tomorrow I am going for my followup appointment with Dr. Fealy. We will go over my MRI's from last week and finalize plans for my surgery. Which is currently scheduled for January 23. If all goes to plan, the MRI's will show everything perfectly so there are no issues for the surgery. I would like to say that I am fully prepared for this but there is still that part of me that is imagining those worst. I'm not sure if it is possible, but what if things get worse? Or even better, what if the surgery goes perfect and nothing gets better at all?! I am not sure if I am mentally strong enough to deal with that. 

After the surgery, I get a week of down time before heading back to work. That's going to be fun. At least I have the new PS3 at home to keep me occupied. Anyone want to schedule a play date? I really have no idea what the plan is for after. I know I'll be going to PT but not sure when I'm going to start or for how long I'm going to go for. I guess that will all be learned tomorrow or somewhere along this journey.