1 Month Post Graduation

I haven't had much time to post. I've been busy studying for my GMAT, playing basketball, fishing, working on my screenplay/short story/movie concept, and a ton of other shit. Here's an update of my new routine that I've been following for the past week.

I've gone strictly protein/healthy fats during the week and I eat/drink whatever I want Friday night to Sunday morning. In addition to the diet, I've been running every day or playing basketball. Only thing I'm missing is weight lifting, which I will start with a gym membership mid-September. I've definitely noticed some results already. I've lost some fat and my footwork as well as speed have improved dramatically. Sticking to the diet is hard but I've noticed that the results are very worthwhile. Everyday I eat almost the same things with a little variation:

Meal 1 - 2x Eggs with Tomato and Cheese Omelet
- Cup of Coffee with a little cream (no sugar)

Meal 2 - Half a can of Tuna with Mayo

Meal 3 - Chicken (canned or fresh) with Broccoli/Brussel Sprouts
- Flaxseed Oil Supplement

Meal 4 - Half a can of Tuna with Mayo

Meal 5 - Fish/Chicken with Broccoli/Spinach/Sweet Potato
- Cup of Tea with a little cream (no sugar)

Meal 6 - Usually post workout so I sneak in some carbs
- Whole Wheat wrap with Refried Beans and Salsa
- 1 Cup Cottage Cheese

So basically I get less than 30g of Carbs during the week and almost all my calories come from Protein and unsaturated Omega-3 Fats. The first 3 days are rough but after that you get used to it.

My GMAT prep is going well. I've finished most of the Kaplan Comprehensive Prep book and will be moving to the 800 Score book. After I finish the second book I'm going to be taking as many practice tests as possible and analyzing my mistakes. I'm planning on taking the test in December. I want to get majority of the studying out of the way when I have free time because I know once I start work I won't have the energy to hit the books.

The interview I had in NYC went very well. I have a good feeling about and hopefully they get back to me before next Friday. Readers, keep your fingers crossed.

I have 2 birthdays to celebrate tonight so I'm trying to get my shit done early.

Top 10 Goals by Christiano Ronaldo

'Nuff Said

Ouch! Olympic Weightlifer Janos Baranyai Dislocates Elbow

That looked so bad. Did you see him twitching? Jeebus Christ.

Aziz Ansari Standup Collection

I found several great Aziz Ansari standup clips. Enjoy.

Don't Drink and Blog and PIneapple Express Review

I read my last post and it was scary. I didn't even remember writing it and my first impression was that someone hacked into my account and posted a parody of my bitching. Then I realized it wasn't a parody but myself acting like a whiny little bitch.

I saw Pineapple Express last night. The movie started out great but fizzled out in the second half. it had a great concept, casting, but it lacked character development. David Gordon Green, director, focused way too much on the "friends forever" emotional storyline without providing enough character development. The script was random and frenetic, but I think it could have been executed much better. Bottom line, this movie was a huge let down. Although it had a lot of funny parts and bits, it felt like a bunch of random sketches sewed together with a mediocre plot.

If you liked "Half Baked", which is still my favorite "stoner" movie and makes me tear up every time at the end, then you won't like Pineapple Express.

Fuckin' A.

Fuckin' A man!

I just spent 5 years at school and you're telling me I can't land a full time job that I like?

Who's to blame? Partially myself, partially president Bush and all the assholes before him who grew the trillion dollar deficit. Also, all the assholes who created CDOs and managed package subprime mortages into triple AAA government backed securities.

Wait, what, you don't believe me, WHY DON'T YOU FUCKING READ THE NEWS YOU FUCK!

Pissed off I am says yoda.

I just don't want to live in my parents basement. :(

I'm so happy this blog is personal and doesn't have any readers at time like this.

To justify this post I just want to make it clear that I'm drunk as fuck and horny as hell.

Peace.

R.I.P. Bernie Mac - The World is a Less Funny Place Without You

Bernie Mac died today.

From Wikipedia: "On August 1, 2008, Mac was hospitalized with - according to his publicist - pneumonia. The next day, responding to rumors that the actor was in "very, very critical condition", his publicist said that he was responding well to treatment, and should be released soon.^[4] On August 9, Bernie Mac died from - according to his publicist - complications of" pneumonia."

Death always puts things into perspective. Don't bitch about problems you face in life because life will never run out of problems, simply appreciate that you are alive and have the opportunity to face these challenges. Bernie Mac was a funny motherfucker. My most cherished memory of the Macman was in "The Original Kings of Comedy", when he talks about satisfying his wife in bed. He compares his performance to 2 rounds of heavy weight boxing, and urges his wife to stop screaming and hollering already and just come already.

Edit: Found the clip on YouTube - HILARIOUS!

"Three minutes, that's all I'll give ya, that's all I got!"

Bernie Mac was one of those dudes, those real dudes that you can relate to no matter how Hollywood or famous he got. His persona was so strong; when he's on stage you can't help but pay attention to what he says. I know I'll miss him making me laugh.

RIP Bernie Mac.

All By Myself.

I'm at my brother's place in Jersey City this weekend. He's got a penthouse in this condo complex called Mandalay. I'm posting a couple of pics I found of the net, I'll post the pics I took later when I find the cable to transfer them from my digicam.


It's got a beautiful view, overlooking the Hudson river and the NYC skyline. I ended up not going to the All Points West music fest 'cause of complications. I had a few things to get off my head today, so lets get on with it.

What's the point of life?

Survival. There is no intrinsic "point" or "goal" or "meaning" of life. Rather, it is up to us to define our own meaning. Thus, the question doesn't have a definitive answer and depends who you ask.

What is art?

Art is a person's viewpoint. Humans have an amazing, unique emotion known as empathy. This allows us to put ourselves in someone else's shoes, giving us an impression of their state of mind. Art allows one to step into someone else's shoes and see the world from their perspective. Whether it be auditory, visual, kinesthetic, art allows an "artist" to provide their viewpoint to the public. Art is what makes humans different from animals.

How do you get a job in New York City with a low GPA and no contacts?

I am trying several strategies and will have a definitive answer in the form of a short book, hopefully by the end of the year. There are many ways to accomplish this formidable task, one of them is to befriend a trust fund brat you meet at a bar with a lot of connections.

Why are people so pretentious and why do they take things so seriously?

People, especially those who are financially successful, tend to create a barrier to justify their pointless existence. This barrier allows them to believe, in a collective delusion, that what they do is important, they are better than others, and they have taken the right path. This delusion is perpetuated by surrounding themselves in an environment filled with people identical to them. Yes, all these six-figure folks from all the name-brand business schools really genuinely believe they are smarter and better than those that aren't. These people can be modeled as a random variable; they are all the same (mean = six figure salary, expensive material taste, strong urge to satisfy their boss) with a some variance (standard deviation = law firm or investment bank or consultant, BMW or Mercedes or Audi). Their perspective is that what they do is important, they are smarter than the "rest" of the world, and that they are justified for wasting majority of their lives tweaking 30 page excel files. They get off on buying expensive clothes, furniture, and have sacrificed their soul for material pleasure.

However, this is simply their perspective and a version of reality they put on like their suit every morning. What's that, you don't believe me? Well, imagine if there was a giant earthquake in NYC and everyone was fucked. What happens then? Every man, woman, child, living creature for themselves; we are back to our primal survival instincts and all these out of shape losers will most likely perish while all the blue collar workers will find a way to survive because they are physically superior. When the shit really hits the fan, it doesn't matter if you have $300 italian loafers and wear Ferragamo tie, you are just another sack of meat with an opposable thumb. (Yes, I have read the novel Deliverance, and if you haven't maybe you should)

What is my point? My point is that anyone who thinks they are better than others because of what they can buy, where they went to school, their job title, or the kind of car they drive are fascist, ignorant, dumb pieces of shit. We are all playing a role in this life. Some of us are given opportunities that others aren't and there is nothing wrong with capitalizing on them. However, there is something wrong with becoming a pretentious, "too cool for school", piece of shit.

That being said, I have been given opportunities and I will capitalize on them. Also, not all the professionals mentioned above fit the stereotype I have described. I have personally met many who are amazingly smart and down to earth at the same time. I have the utmost respect for these people and they inspire me to do great things. Life is what you make of it. We are all playing characters in this crazy twisted world; it is of no significance which character we play, only the passion and creativity we put into the role.

Desire, Ambition, Hunger, and Desperation.

Have you ever wanted something really bad?

Something that you desire, crave, and long for. An ambition which is almost irrational and yet you feel like there is nothing that can stop you from accomplishing it. A desire which wakes up with you in the morning and fuels your dreams while you sleep. Yet, if someone simply gave you what you wanted you probably wouldn't crave it anymore. Rather, you crave the journey, the fight, the struggle, and all the hard work you have to do to accomplish your goal.

This is what I feel like right now. Every night I think about all the possibilities I have and instead of focusing on the negatives I reflect on all the opportunities. Next morning I capitalize and take every step possible in attaining this dream. This dream doesn't feel artificial and isn't composed of fake constructs such as financial incentives or material desires. Rather, this dream feels as if it were a part of me; almost as if I were born to manifest destiny.

Nothing can stand in my way. I will succeed and manifest my dream into reality. Anyone who challenges me will be shattered and anyone who doubts me will only make me that much stronger.

Seth Rogen Explains His Forumla For Fame

That was an excellent title, a demonstration of alliteration. I have been searching the Interweb for this clip as soon as I saw it first on The Daily Show. Seth Rogen is hilarious and a huge influence. Check it out:

McCain's Subtle Obama/Paris Hilton Ad Gets Bashed

Here is the original McCain ad subtly comparing Obama's popularity to socialite Paris Hilton and public icon Britney Spears:



And here is the spoof ad made by some people at Funnyordie.com. This is hilarious and I think Paris does a great job. People underestimate her power and her talent for playing herself. She's made a very lucrative career out of it, her name is a brand, similar to Donald Trump. Self-marketing is one of the most important skills one can possess, look at George W. Bush. How else can a Yale flunkie convince the red states that he's really a texas farmer?

See more Paris Hilton videos at Funny or Die

All I know is that one guy went to Harvard Law School, served as editor of the Law Review, and has some semblance of logic and reason. The other guy seems like the prototypical power-hungry, old as fuck, married to a trophy wife who's abusing botox to the point her skin looks like it's about to tear off her face, say anything to win politician, and supreme asshole.

Oliver Stone's George W. Bush Biopic

This looks great, can't wait to see it.

I am Going to See Underworld Live in NYC!

I will be at All Points West Music and Arts Festival Friday to check out Underworld and Radiohead. It will be an excellent show. Hopefully it doesn't rain but even if it does I'll have a great time. Here's the Friday lineup.

Friday, August 8th
Blue Comet Radiohead "> Underworld "> The New Pornographers "> Michael Franti & Spearhead "> The Go! Team "> Bullet Girl Talk "> CSS "> Duffy "> Forro in the Dark "> Little Brother "> Queen of the Valley Andrew Bird "> Grizzly Bear "> Mates of State "> The Duke Spirit "> Lowry ">

All Points West is taking place outdoor at Liberty State Park, in Jersey City. The location is perfect, overlooking the NYC skyline. You can check out some pics here.

It's Official - I Graduated!

After repeatedly checking the site for my final grades in a nervous, anxious fit I am relieved to announce I am OFFICIALLY DONE with my undergraduate career.

I will be going to the All Points West Music and Arts festival on Friday. That should be a lot of fun. I'm looking forward to Underworld and Radiohead.

Aside from that, I'm enjoying the pleasant weather, diligently applying to jobs and networking, and working out like a fiend. I've also been looking into tutoring part time to generate some cash flow.

God damn, it feels so good to sleep on a real bed again. The first night it actually felt uncomfortable because I wasn't used to the plush, soft, supportive surface. That changed the morning after when I didn't wake up with my usual back and neck pain. It's strange how your body gets used to a chronic pain and mentally you feel like you're missing something when the pain is relieved.

Experience is What You Get When You Did Not Get What You Wanted

The quote is very trite and has been used many times as blog titles (just do a google search), but it signifies my current mood. Thus, I will also be using it as the title for this current post, although I try to "avoid cliches like the plague".

I have graduated college. I am currently unemployed. I have a long drive ahead of me back to NJ. I had such a different vision of my graduation. There was going to be a huge party with lots of booze and drugs and models, which I would arrange using my bonus from my lucrative IB entry level analyst title. After the party I would drive home and visit all my friends and tell them about my future plans. I couldn't wait to see some people and rub it in their faces. I wanted to show them all the hard work and dedication amounted to a certain level of financial success.

That was the vision. This was the reality. I spent a few days cramming for my last 2 final exams, very similar to my preparation practices the countless semesters before. After the finals I bought a 12 pack of red stripe, smoked some hi-grade, and chilled with some friends. I enjoyed knowing that these friends still had a few more semesters ahead of them, and after a few beers I made sure I made the announcement several times that I was done and they were not.

Graduation ended with a sizzle instead of a bang.

I am conflicted. I walked around campus and let it sink in that college life was over. Real life has started abruptly. Real life with real bills, real responsibilities, and real assholes. To further illustrate my conflicted emotions, I have used a chart:

Good Things			Bad Things
I will be moving back to NJ and enjoy what's left of summer			Leaving ATL, not having experienced many of the attractions of the city
I have no more tests, finals, homeworks to worry about.			I have to find a job. Hopefully it won't be a brain numbing office-jockey position.
I have my degree.			I don't have a job.
I don't have to pay rent anymore			I will be living with my parents during this "transition" period, forgoing many of my freedoms I've become accustomed to.
With no school, I have tons of time to work on many different projects.			With no school, I have no excuses on how I spend my time. My parents will be on my ass ALL THE TIME.
I will be hanging out with friends and family again. I will get some downtime.			I will be leaving a lot of friends in ATL, and I will have a lot of downtime. If I don't use my time wisely I will end up blogging as an excuse to being productive.