Pursuit of Dreams
[portfolio_slideshow id=627] The heavily tattooed bartender places my Stoli Tonic before me and asks if I’m new to the neighborhood. I take a moment to look at her and my first thought is how terrible the tattoos will look on her once her skin loses its youthful tautness. Her query is sincere but my proud New Yorker heritage rears its fanged head. “Nah, I’m from Queens.” Her eyes dim and she walks ...
Howl
As the winter ends and the spring blossoms there is a chance that some may feel a great malaise. The winter suffocates the spirits of many. Perhaps it is because you had a difficult time garner the appropriate level of Vitamin D. Deficiency. Maybe your consumption of magnesium and zinc was too little. Mistake Possibly the pickings this winter was slim as the best were spoken for. S(weats)N(orthface)UGG Season. Though the ground has begun to ...
My Night of Fear.
Amsterdam is a safe city. Everyone I spoke to was inclined to tell me this. People on the street kept stopping me trying to sell me cocaine and “Charlie.” Amsterdam is a safe city. Brawls broke out outside clubs and the red light districts. Amsterdam is a safe city. I should have known better, but my youthful naiveté made it hard for me to recognize. The hints were there. Our cabbie welcomed us: “Ah, from the Big ...
Your Sanctuary
A man’s home is his escape from the world. It is where he is allowed time to recharge himself. It is the war room, restaurant, library, and gymnasium. It is his citadel of seclusion. The home provides security for the moments when you have no choice but to crawl back with tail between legs. Some men claim that their home should be utilitarian and bare. Spartan. Every item in the home ...
Atlantic City Musings
Two hours after sitting in the backseat of my friend’s car and the skyline of Atlantic City grows. The music and conversation the entire ride has been inspiring. Jokes were cracked and thought crimes committed. Atlantic City is an odd place for me to found in. I do not enjoy gambling. I do not get a rush when I win or lose, rather I am neutral to the whole experience. It does ...
When you look in the mirror you see one of three faces staring at you.
You can see a fact that you’re proud of.
You can be disgusted by the face staring back at you.
You can see a face that is slowly becoming the person that can you wish to become.
the LIFESTYLE is not about jet setting, parting velvet ropes, and raining champagne from the heavens.
the LIFESTYLE is becoming the person you want to be.
the LIFESTYLE is being the person that inspires others.
It is about working on yourself in the shadows so that in the public eye everything you do appears effortless.
In 2010 I decided to record my journey towards the LIFESTYLE and I wish to share it with you dear readers.
Before you take on the world go to war with yourself and win.
