Archive for December, 2007
It's that time of the year again and amidst the crowded malls, congested freeways and all that other bullshit is a time that is best spent – and always defined – by eating ridiculous amounts of food and spending time with family and friends. While most can't wait for this time of the year to be over with, I actually like it because it's about the only time of the year that everyone gets to wind down to just chill. Here's a few snaps.
As always, we had a small get together but this definitely beats having the rest of the cheap ass relatives over and bringing shit but their appetite and open hands.
Hmmmmm…my new favorite. Wheat Barn…or is it Wheat Berry? Yummm!
Don't know what I'd do or where'd I'd be without my sister.
So Fernando decides to fall the fuck asleep while working on some shit for me so I decided to give him a wake up call. So rather than slap him across the back of the head I decided to burn him with my new toy – The Hulk. Yup….this is some super duper NASA type of laser that you can see for 80+ miles. LOL.
OK…so again, someone at work called me an asshole. In specific they said that, "I'm an asshole with no compassion."
Well to that I'd have to say that I'm not an asshole, but just brutally honest. Seriously here folks, I'm probably the coolest motherfucker you'll ever meet but don't promise me a rose garden when you don't even have the dirt to start it. I don't sugar coat shit and I tell people like it is. Sure there's times here and there that I just let shit pass me by, but that's simply because I just don't care about that person, that project or just the situation as a whole. But if you're one of my friends or working on a project that I'm heading then please believe that I'll break it down to you.
Regardless if it's friendship or business (or even a relationship), I tell it like it is because it's the best possible way to communicate and improve a situation. I'm a firm believer that a friend should always compliment – and never complicate – your life and if one does then you need to get rid of that fucker. The same holds true for business, if an employee can't grasp your vision or gradually improve toward the common goal then it's time to let them go and this is exactly what happened.
So am I an asshole? NO. I'm just honest.
So we took a trek down to the farmland and the trip was a complete disaster – but of course in a good way. From rain, traffic, to cars not starting and getting stuck in the mud, it was nothing but complete and utter chaos. But who am I to complain? I had fun. To top it off, who would have ever thought that the inside of this farm was being completely revamped to house a sauna, an indoor pool as well as a whole lotta other extras we won't mention just yet. The best part of it all is that it retains the original exterior while the inside is all brand new. Guess you really can't judge a book by its cover.
Keep on truckin'. This is what happens when you mix one heavy ass truck with mud and too much rain fall.
The Mexican Mulisha. That's not rain water on Fernando's jeans….it's piss from him being scared of the bikes power. LOL.
Me on the other hand…I keeps it real.
Picture taken seconds after unloading a clip on the mini-14. The expression on my face says, "I should have wore ear plugs."
We're leaving to Paso Robles tomorrow morning so if you don't see our asses again, we're probably buried somewhere on this 160 acre lot. I've watched Devils Rejects way too many times and funny shit always seems to happen in the boondocks. Yet…I'm still going. LOL.
As creepy as this may sound….He looks like he'd be a cool ass dad. LMFAO.
Everyone needs a clean car so who better to do it then this new car wash that just opened up in the Valley. They sure know how to wax on and wax off and from what I hear they even offer full details! LOL. Damn! Look at those wheels! And look at that dork Fernando in the background trying to act all hard and shit.
Went down to the big bossmans house to throw back some Patron and kick it with the fellas. It was colder than a witches titty up in that mug but nonetheless fun. What tripped me out even more was the fact that Ray – our managing editor – was the damn taco dude that was catering the spot! It tripped me out, but I can tell you that dude definitely knows how to throw down in his little stainless steel cart.
Big Rob. The mutherfuckin' man and graphic designer that changed the game at Primedia. Believe that.
No picture would be complete with Mike "White Boy" Karsting and Big Joe Ray – the dude responsible for picking up the pieces that the last jack ass in charge left. LOL. If you know Joe Ray then you know exactly what I'm talkin' about. This dude is the man.
Do you remember the SSR (Speed Star Racing) NORE Wheels? Dayum! This is some real old school shit.
Tony's turbocharged (with a/c) Acura Integra.
SSR Super Fins. Ouch….definitely something to bring you back in time.
Ahhh Mugen!
Saw this Skyline on they way back. Damn….lucky bastard.
Anyone remember this shit? LOL….Hoefax: The sucka free guarantee.
I went to kick it with the fellas today and that shit was interesting as all hell. First, Judge Judy came in to get wheels put on her Porsche and man was she hostile as all hell. I’ve never seen Ricky Ross look so scared of a woman. As a matter of fact, the last time I had seen a guy so scared of girl was the last time a girl said “HI” to Victor and he pissed his pants.
OK…so then I go with the homie Kieth Cadena to grab some lunch and come to find out he’s got some dude tailing him around town. This shit was like an episode of CSI but in the end it was all good. Good food, good times and damn good stories. Thanks Kieth…LOL….now I don’t feel so bad about my situation. Now repeat after me….”I’m a piece of….”
I’ve always said that you don’t know someone till shit hits the fan and I honestly believe that. Way too many people out there hand out friendships like 7-11 does matches and it makes me sick – and sad at the same time.
I’m a firm believer that real friendships are based on more than just partying and having a good time. Friendships are based on loyalty, honor and mutual respect. It’s not to say that you can’t meet a good friend right off the bat but in most cases they’re either pieces of shit or people not worth the excess piss that sits on your toilet lid.
Also…realize that there’s a huge difference between an “acquaintance” and a “friend.” If you’ve met someone for a month and they’ve been cool, does that qualify them as a “friend” or as an “acquaintance”?
If you consider them a “friend” then you might want to reevaluate your “friendship” criteria because they’re quite obviously not that stringent.
But on to another point. It’s sad to say that someone that I looked out for – and trusted – tried to turn me out for something I didn’t even do…but it’s OK. I’m not even mad that the incident happened. If anything, I’m glad it did because it gave me a chance to tell my side of the story while also clearing my name.
I always told this person to have a stronger network of friends and after this nonsense went down I’m sure that they now realize that my people are solid and true to it. Real friends will tell you the truth and have your back no matter what and that’s exactly what happened. The reason that you ended up in this predicament is because of all the nonsense advice you took from your “friends” and in the end it made you look like as ass and I feel bad for you – and your friends
Sadly enough your friends may have offered you the right advice. But that advice was based off of stories that didn't contain the entire truth.
Here's some great examples why China has the ability to make stuff way cheaper then we ever could. They're a lot more frugal and know how to improvise. Check it out…they have….
cheaper hard hats.
cheaper dust-free breathing apparatus'
cheaper scaffolding.
and cheaper, more environmentally safe welding masks.
If you're old enough to remember watching Mr. T on the "A-Team" and wearing Dolpihin shorts at the age of 12 then you'll agree with me when I say, "This car is the fuckin' shit!"
Just like me, I'm sure you had a poster of this car hanging on you wall and you probably looked at it with nothing but pure lust – that is…until you replaced it with a Farrah Fawcett poster.
Dayum. How the times have changed! You know you're ass used to stare at these posters wondering just how dark the nipple looked! LMFAO….it's Friday you bitches and the weekend is here. Wait a minute? Everyday's a weekend for me.
