charlie's blog

Introducing...Potato Chip

2010-02-14T20:59:00.003-05:00

Wow alot happens in a year! My last post was on my 40th birthday! And this post is almost a year and a month later. What's new you may ask?

Agi and I are going to be Mommy and Daddy!

That is the baby's heartbeat!

These pics are from our second ultrasound. Hopefully it won't be another year until my next post. Blame Facebook.

Hello! I'm still here...

2009-02-14T17:18:00.004-05:00

Wow! It sure has been a long time since I have been on this blog. Things have been so crazy that I haven't had time to post anything. Anyway I read somewhere that "blogging" is dead and social networking like "Twitter" and "Facebook" is the future (at least the near future). I'm inclined to agree with that. Its just so much easier to post a quick status message and "Presto!" you are updated and connected.

Anyways. Highlights since my last post...

I turned 40.
Yes, 40.
I now have 24 personal training clients and loving it.
Even though I love training people (see above) I still kinda dread waking up at 5 am.
Maxine got "Old Dog Vestibular Syndrome". But is ok now.
Agi got us an awesome 40 inch flat screen! Thanks babe!
We got a SWEEEET expresso machine for Christmas! Thanks Mom and Dad.
Agi makes the best double, soy lattes.
Did I mention I turned 40?

Tumble on,

2008-11-03T08:19:00.001-05:00

Freezing my a$$ off at work.

Sushi's BDAY!!!!

2008-10-26T21:12:00.006-04:00

Hello!

Spent the weekend in West Palm Beach for my niece's 3rd birthday. I am going to let some of the pictures from the day show how much fun we all had. We all had a great time watching Mia and her guests enjoy swimming in the pool, a bounce house, tattoos (stick on kind) and even snow cones! All the grown ups got awesome Philippino food thanks to Nana Rachel! I ate so much food that I can't even think about it again without feeling full. But best of all, Nana Cheryl and Cousin Taylor (aka Tay Tay) were able to come all the way from Washington to enjoy the awesome weekend with us!

Enjoy the pics! Now where is the alka seltzer?

Mia going for the gold in the Bounce House.

Me and Moms.

Sushi wearing the latest fashion, Tutu with Camelback. Who says you can't look great and stay hydrated at the same time!

Umm. No more cake for Dad.

Uncle Justin and Dad rockin' "Go Diego Go" tats courtesy of "Mia Ink"

Cousin Tay Tay trying to add up how many slices of pizza I ate throughout the day.

Me and My girls. And that's not zinc oxide on my nose! Thanks, Sush!

Me and NaNa Cheryl. I really like this pic!

Sushi and her Moms (aka. My sister Kim).

Cousin Taro asking for just one more snowcone. Your awesome T!

Tumble on,

So much to write...but not much to say

2008-10-19T23:59:00.004-04:00

I just wrote down a lot of nothin'. Then deleted it. And this is my second attempt at trying to write somethin' and still comin' up with nothin'. (sigh).

So I guess I'll just let the gods of "Writers Block" have their way with me tonight.

But before I go, I will make this promise to those of you who actually visit my humble little place on the web. I promise to post on the following:

My new career as a personal trainer
Our awesome trip to Seattle, WA and Portland, OR.
Anything that pertains to our relocation to the above mentioned cities.
Anything else that is funny, challenging and otherwise part of my ongoing tumbling.

Until then...Tumble on,

2008-10-10T16:54:00.001-04:00

I'm hoping that I can leave work early so I can be home when "Sushi and T" come over.

2008-10-10T07:04:00.001-04:00

Driving back home because the gym has no power. What a pain.

Home

2008-10-04T23:41:00.002-04:00

Well we are back in Miami now and trying to get back into the swing of things. To be honest, I think both Agi and I are kinda missing the Northwest already. But we are glad to be home with our girls. Both of us are feeling a little under the weather, but are recovering. I started back in the gym and it does feel good to be working with my clients.

It just started raining, and the doggies are sleeping at our feet. It does feel good to be home.

Good Morning Portland

2008-09-28T11:39:00.000-04:00

We have been in Portland now for the last three days. I actually took
this picture on the first morning we were here. It was taken from the
famous "Powell's Bookstore". But despite when I took the picture, it
pretty much sums up our morning activities.

Hello from Seattle!

2008-09-25T00:01:00.001-04:00

Here I am with paul in Ballard, washington.

2008-09-21T23:28:00.001-04:00

Turning in after another super chill Sunday. My only regret is not getting around to watching those Kung-fu movies.

Greetings from Mexico! (sort of)

2008-09-20T21:11:00.000-04:00

Having dinner at "Aleyda's".

Got a light?

2008-09-20T18:39:00.000-04:00

Mia got a hold of some Cuban pickle cigars. Sabor!

Bigg T

2008-09-20T17:28:00.001-04:00

I got two words...Bigg T.

That's all you need to know. My man.

2008-09-18T00:09:00.001-04:00

Hunger + pasta dinner = full.
Shower - dirt = clean.
Full + clean = happy Charlie

2008-09-17T11:58:00.001-04:00

I am watching another sexual harassment video for work. Ok I get it! "No" means "no".

2008-09-17T04:41:00.001-04:00

Holy crap! It's so early that not even my dogs want to get up! Must make coffee...

2008-09-16T00:48:00.001-04:00

Trying to get past the first 20 minutes of "Apocalypto" without falling asleep. But considering the hour, it doesn't look good.

2008-09-15T08:13:00.001-04:00

Some of the most annoying things in life are completely avoidable. Like waking up with dry, crusty eyes because you fell asleep with your contacts in.

2008-09-14T20:43:00.001-04:00

I just got back from the grocery store. Is it me or is the healthier the food, the more expensive the cost? Damn!

Another day, another lesson

2008-09-14T14:02:00.001-04:00

We are here at the dog park. It's a beautiful day. Breezy and warm.
Girls are gonna sleep good tonight. I was in a pretty deep funk
yesterday (sorry Agi). I feel pretty bad about that. But being outside
today is clearing out the fog. Thanks for being you, Babe. I
appreciate you very much. I love you. Thanks hurricane Ike for
creating a beautiful day. Thanks Ripley and Max for showing me what
unconditional love looks like. Gotta go, Max just brought back the
ball. I guess there are some conditions...

2008-09-13T23:34:00.001-04:00

I love it when all my gadgets work together.

Mobile post test.

2008-09-13T23:12:00.003-04:00

This a test of my mobile post set up. I got an iPhone (awesome)
recently and I am reconfiguring everything. It's amazing how dependent
we have become on our phones. It's to the point that getting a new
phone seems to involve all the adjustments and compromises of starting
a new relationship!

Anyhow, let's see if this works. It has been a awhile since I have
posted anything but my home computer really sucks and it has a way if
taking away all inspiration. Hopefully my new phone will fill the void
somehow.

I almost forgot. I took the picture above with my phone. It's called
"Putting caution to the wind".

2008-09-13T22:36:00.001-04:00

This a test. 1..2..3

Balloon Popping World Record by a Dog

2008-06-25T15:22:00.001-04:00

I think Max could do this.

fringe benefits of my job

2008-06-10T14:05:00.000-04:00

mints...pens...scratch pads...and don't forget water (no ice). Thank goodness I'm going home to my girls tomorrow.

C.

old building, downtown Detroit

2008-06-09T18:29:00.001-04:00

oh Canada!

2008-06-09T16:12:00.001-04:00

Fountain on riverwalk, US side. Canada on left across river.

Detroit Steel

2008-06-09T13:15:00.001-04:00

another town...another meeting

2008-06-09T11:34:00.001-04:00

Sitting here in the Detroit Marriott at the Renaissance Center. Attending the HIV/AIDS Minority Grantee Technical Assistance Close-out Training Cohorts 4 & 5. I'll never know why they always have such long names for these things...

C.

Some Booty bass fo' yo a$$

2008-06-01T01:07:00.001-04:00

From the same show...a little Miami bass...WHAAAT!!!

Freestyle Heads Unite!

2008-06-01T01:03:00.003-04:00

We just got back from Power 96's Freestyle Invasion concert. Enjoy this short clip of "Silent Morning," by Noel (funny 'cause I used to think he said Silent Warning). I took the video with my phone so its hard to see Noel himself. I was a lot of fun, chock full of memories of Miami circa 1986-89. OUCH! Now where my Z Cavarecchis at?

Tumble on,

C.

Better late than never! (v.2)

2008-05-30T18:00:00.003-04:00

Here are pics from our last dinner with our good friends, Fanless, Balou and Raul. We had a great dinner at "Shucker's Bar and Grill", a local favorite for good 'ole fashioned bar food and an awesome view.

Sorry it took so long to post guys! Indian food next?

C.

Look ma...no hands!

2008-05-20T21:35:00.004-04:00

Not that you need any reason to go to Disney...But this weekend we went to Disney for three awesome reasons:
1. Mia's first trip to Disney
2. My Mom's birthday
3. My Brother's birthday

As you can see from the picture above, we had a great time. It was awesome being with the family acting silly and being kids again. We were there for three days. Spent one day at Magic Kindom and one day at Animal Kingdom. The picture above is from the new ride, "Expedition Everest". There is so much to tell about the trip, but instead check out the slideshow on the right.

Tumble on,

C.

Pound

2008-05-14T23:21:00.001-04:00

...I like the "Kid 'n' Play" move at the end.

Oh no!!! The pool is getting wet!

2008-05-11T21:31:00.003-04:00

Happy Mother's Day!!!

Here is some really rough, but fun footage of Mother's day at the Beightol's.

In the vid you will see Cousin Taro (blue floaties), Aunt Joy and Uncle Dave, Aya (Agi) and Uncong (Me) and of course, Sushi (Mia), Brandon and Kim.

Hope your day was as fun as ours!

C.

...and I thought I always wanted and "Armani" suit!

2008-05-08T22:05:00.006-04:00

Agi and I just got back from watching "IRON MAN". Go see it! It's lots of fun, not too over the top, with just enough action so you want more. It's well acted. Robert Downey is Tony Stark. But most important...the suit is BADASS!!!!!

So in honor of my fav comic from back in the day...I thought I'd represent with an old school pic of IRON MAN.

C.

Me and a snake

2008-05-05T11:22:00.005-04:00

Just a picture of me and a big, albino python. It was taken during another health fair for work. Peep the awesome mural!

C.

Another day at the office...

2008-04-30T18:55:00.006-04:00

I wanted to post some pictures of the latest event I did for work. In case you didn't know, from 9 to 5, I am the Coalition Coordinator for the Miami Beach Coalition for a Safe and Drug Free Community. That is my day job. Some of you may have even heard me moan and groan about it. But there are high points to the job! One of which is when I get to work directly with the kids and with the dedicated people that serve and mentor those kids everyday.

Here are some pictures of my last event called the "Teen TalkAbout" which we did for Alcohol Awareness month. The theme was "Show Love for Anti-Drug". It was held at the North Shore Park & Youth Center on Miami Beach. Most of the real hard work was done by Willie Priegues, an incredibly dedicated and super cool guy. He is the Director of the "Teen Club" which offers after school programming for Miami Beach kids. The event hosted about 400 kids (yes 400). We had guest speakers, a Q&A session and then a dance. It was really fun. No problems at all with the kids. Although I can say it was a good thing Willie had his Teen Club staff there cause lets just say...kids dance crazy now a days! Talk about "get low" and "scrub da ground" or "poak chop" whatever these crazy kids dancing now! Ask Agi! She was there too! We were cracking up!

You may be wondering who did the graffiti art. I am not supposed to say who did the amazing graffiti art for us but I can say that it was done by a very famous, or should I say infamous graffiti artist from Miami. Some of you old schoolers probably have an idea who he is. Anyway, as you can see, the kids signed the piece as their pledge to "Show Love to Anti Drugs". They loved it.

Anyhow enjoy...

C.

Just a quick note

2008-04-24T21:30:00.002-04:00

Hello. I don't really have much to write but I wanted to write something. I have been super busy at work. So by the time I get home I just want to veg and unplug.

Looking forward to the weekend. Want to do some riding and some lawn work. I have an event for work that I have to attend tomorrow night. I should put up the flyer here just so you can see it. hmmm. let me try....

NOPE... Won't work. For some reason I cannot open the file from my computer here. I'll try to sneak a post from work tomorrow.

Good night all!

Tumble on,

C.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY KIM!

2008-04-18T19:40:00.005-04:00

Happy Birthday Kim! Your lucky this is the most embarrassing video I could find on my computer! Actually it may be more embarrassing for Patrick (singing) or my Uncle Ernie (dancing). Anyway for those of you watching...Kim is the one dancing in the middle next to Joy (also singing). WORK IT!!!

Happy Birthday! Love ya!

C.

I love Sundays

2008-04-13T14:48:00.006-04:00

Well it's been a while since I actually posted something that wasn't a silly video. Nonetheless hope you like them.

Had a great morning today. Agi and I went riding at Amelia Earhart Park. We had a great ride. Agi did friggin awesome! She is starting to feel a little more comfortable on the trails with the bike. Thanks to our sponsor, "Fanless," Agi has been riding on some platform pedals rather than the clipless and it has been much easier for her out on the trial. I got such a kick out of watching her clear the technical sections of the trail. Then I realized, "DAMN! I forgot the camera!" Man, I'm slippin.

So now we are home and getting ready to run out again and do some errands on Miami Beach. This time we'll take the doggies with us!

I love Sundays that feel like you have really lived the full day.

Tumble on,

C.

Wheels4Life

2008-04-11T19:24:00.001-04:00

Check out this charity started by the legendary Hans Rey. They basically gives bikes to needy families. This video is of a trip he did to the Philippines.

C.

Daft Hands - Harder, Better, Faster, Stronger

2008-04-10T16:33:00.001-04:00

This is good too. Should be a commercial for arthritis medicine!

Which do you "Daft Punkers" do you like better?

C.

C.

Daft Punk - Harder Bodies Faster Stronger

2008-04-10T16:30:00.001-04:00

Amazing what Sharpie's, tin foil and LOTS of free time can accomplish!

C.

Madonna and Justin Timberlake - 4 Minutes

2008-04-06T12:09:00.002-04:00

ah...yeah...c'mon...

C

RUN_DMZ (Director's Cut) PLANET B-BOY

2008-04-03T09:55:00.004-04:00

All conflicts should be resolved this way.

Tumble on,

C.

Kayaking with the Beightol's!

2008-03-30T18:27:00.005-04:00

Today we went kayaking with the Beightol's on Oleta River. Our river guide, Sushi, is pictured above. She is enforcing some "no wake" waterway rules on some kids on jet skis! Punks!

C.

4 out of 5 dentists surveyed...

2008-03-30T12:06:00.003-04:00

Good dental hygiene has never been so much fun!

Tumble on!

C., A. and M.

Someone's been sleeping in my bed...

2008-03-28T00:13:00.003-04:00

...and they are still there! We got Ripley a new crate the other day 'cause she was getting a bit naughty while we we at work. She seems to have gotten a taste for paper. Her new drug of choice includes anything paper; specifically mail, paper towels and even books! She even ate one of my old bird watching field guides! So we decided to get her a new crate and as you can see she loves it! But she is not the only one that digs the new digs...as you can see, so does Max! All of my dogs have been crate trained and they really like having their own space. Although it seems that they also like to share!

C.

Wanted: Easter picture needs caption...

2008-03-24T10:36:00.001-04:00

Happy belated Easter everyone! Hope you all had as fun a day as I did. Agi and I went up my Aunt's house for Easter and boy was it LOUD! Then again it always is in my family. We had a great time eating and playing Rockband and watching the kids run around high on Easter candy!

If you are noting the time of this post, you are probably wondering "Hey should'nt Carl be working?" Well you're right, I should be working. Unfortunaltey, I am having car trouble and I am waiting for a tow. Ironically, I was going to drop my car off at the shop today and "boom" here I am. So I thought I would be productive and post a little something while I wait. At least I am at home.

Have a great day everyone!

But before you go, write a caption for the picture above.

C.

More fun from the swamp!

2008-03-16T21:40:00.004-04:00

Oh yeah I forgot...This is great place to go airboating in the Everglades. They have these hot girls that pilot the boats for you and everything. Here is the palmcard for the place in case you ever wanted to check it out.

Scary...

C.

See you later alligator!!!

2008-03-16T20:31:00.016-04:00

Today, Agi and I rode Shark Valley in the Everglades National Park. It was awesome! Agi had never seen an alligator before today and by the end of the day we probably saw about 50. NO KIDDING...50! Maybe more! We also so plenty of birds and butterflys and tourists! If you want to see a more pics of our day, click the title of this post. It will link you to my Picasa web album.

After the ride, we ate at "The Pit" BBQ, an old BBQ joint that has been there for ages. I had the chicken and rib combo with fried biscuits and fries. Agi had the pulled pork, "Mojito" sandwich with potato salad and onion rings. What?! We were hungry! YUUUMMMMMY!!!

Well what more can I say. Like Ice Cube said..."Today was a good day." Damn straight Homie.

Tumble on

C.

I'm a Fanless Fanatic!

2008-03-15T12:12:00.006-04:00

Man! I was out on the trail and I ran into pro MTB racer "Fanless"! Awesome!

Click the title of this post to link to the video of our ride!

C.

My office view...

2008-03-13T16:49:00.002-04:00

Here is the view from my office. It looks north on Biscayne Blvd. Just out of view on the right is th Bay. It's actually a nice day today. Too bad I'm not outside. Maybe I should do some "community work"...hmmm

I guess it could be worse? I could have no view at all!

C.

Still here...

2008-03-12T21:27:00.002-04:00

Well it has been quite awhile since I posted anything. This is partly due to the fact that the blog was not functioning properly for a while. But it seems to be working fine now. Also I have been extremely busy at work. This time of year is very busy in the Drug Prevention biz and by the time I get home, the last thing I want to do is stare at the computer. I'd much go ride or take the dogs roller blading or chill on the couch with Agi and the girls and watch "Six Feet Under" on DVD. We are new fans of the series and have been watching them thanks to Netflix. If you have never seen the show, go get the DVD's. You will not be disappointed.

Well I just wanted to post something. So there it is.

Tumble on,

C.

Bebot

2008-03-12T18:19:00.002-04:00

this is a test

Stevie Wonder - Superstition live on Sesame Street

2008-03-12T18:16:00.002-04:00

Due to technical difficulties, I missed the Sesame Street Friday post. Sorry. Lets try again. Enjoy.

C.

Technical Difficulties

2008-03-08T15:57:00.001-05:00

Something is wrong with the net. I have not been able to post anything. and the post thingy is super slow for some reason. Is anyone else having problems beside me?

Only in the 'hood

2008-03-05T14:53:00.003-05:00

This is a pic of a sign in my local gas station. Only in my hood could you get away with a sign like this. I particularly like the second rule! "Get off the phone so you can get your mind right. No Drama."

Have a "drama-free" day!

C.

Great Day! Great Ride

2008-03-01T23:47:00.007-05:00

Just some video I shot of my ride today at Amelia Earhart Park. I almost didn't make it out there 'cause I misplaced my ATM card and after driving all the way out to the park, I didn't have any cash! DUUUHH! Anyway I drove back home (kinda pissed) and found my card. I wasn't going to go back out but Agi psyched me up to go back and ride. Thank goodness I did 'cause it was a great ride! The sun was going down, the trail was nice and lots of shade. Of course the Giant performed flawlessly. Perfect. Thanks Babe!

Just goes to show that your never know how things are going to turn out especially when things don't go as planned.

Tumble on!

C

A beautiful day at the doggie park!

2008-03-01T13:55:00.001-05:00

Playing fetch is hard work! C'mom dude throw it!

Sesame Street - Berts lost paper clips

2008-02-29T22:38:00.003-05:00

Thank God It's Friday! Man I am just so happy that the weekend is here. I have had a crazy week at work and I am looking forward to chillin like a villain this weekend. So join me, Bert and John John in being happy!

Tumble on.,
C.

Sesame Street Fridays

2008-02-22T19:47:00.003-05:00

Welcome to Sesame Street Friday. Check in with my blog every Friday to see an old school clip from Classic Sesame Streets!

I totally remember John John from back in the day. I love Sesame Street! I can remember wondering to myself as a kid in NYC, "where is Sesame Street?" Enjoy and learn!

C.

Doggie Camoflage

2008-02-17T20:23:00.003-05:00

Can you find the dogs in this picture? Here is Maxine (white one) and Ripley (brown one) doing their best to blend into the environment. If it wasn't for the collars they just might have succeeded! Gotta love 'em!

C.

Heading home!

2008-02-15T15:20:00.000-05:00

Back in Reagan Airport. Despite the look on my face, I am really happy to be going home. After checking out of the hotel, I went to the Museum of Natural History. I felt like a kid again seeing all the dinosaur fossils and stuff. I can't wait to take my future kids to the museum.
I have awhile before my flight. I just ate a spinach stromboli. The garlic breath is kickin'! Good thing I bought some gum!

C.

Claus Oldenburg

2008-02-15T15:09:00.001-05:00

"typewriter eraser, scale x"

cool art

2008-02-14T13:40:00.003-05:00

I saw this piece while in Washington DC. This artist has several pieces throughout the city. I thought they were interesting, so here is one!

DC at night

2008-02-13T22:57:00.001-05:00

Subway station at night.

Yummy!

2008-02-13T22:51:00.001-05:00

Afghan food. I got lamb kabobs with rice! Deeelish!

C.

Chinatown

2008-02-13T22:47:00.001-05:00

Gateway to Chinatown. I'm on my way to an Afghan resturant with some fellow conventionists. It's pretty cold tonight but at least it's not raining!

C.

Time standing still

2008-02-13T09:32:00.002-05:00

Well it is the third day of the conference and time seems to be standing still. Actually it is not that bad. It continues to be cold outside but now it is rainy and icy. Several people have slipped and fallen outside of the conference center and it is kinda freaking some people out (mostly the older folks, so it understandable).

The conference is going well despite its obvious "political" spin of the past couple of days. However, I am looking forward to some of the workshops today. It is always good to get concrete and learn something rather than listen to political rhetoric all day. "Preventionists" have a tendency to "preach to the choir" regarding the obvious reasons we are all here, but oh well.

I've met some cool folks since I have been here. Coincidentally, many have been from the West Coast. This has been good as I have been picking their brains about job opportunities and life out west. One dude I have been hanging with actually wants to try and keep in touch and hook me up out there with some of his contacts! The Tumbleweed Tour continues!

Anyway, gotta go. Things to learn and people to meet.

Tumble on,

C.

Opening Plenary with Dr. Drew

2008-02-12T09:29:00.001-05:00

First real day of conference. Started at 8 with continental breakfast. Not too bad, simple and coffee was decent. Now listening to Dr. Drew (of "Loveline" fame). He is actually really good! Next stop, back to Capitol Hill for big rally. Hope I stay warm.

C.

Guess the non-descript building...

2008-02-11T14:51:00.001-05:00

Guess what building this is? Hint: "HOUSTON WE HAVE A PROBLEM!"

Hey George!

2008-02-11T14:47:00.001-05:00

Told you I was in DC!

it's coooold!

2008-02-11T12:05:00.001-05:00

i think this pic says it all....

C.

Nice airport!

2008-02-11T11:55:00.001-05:00

Ronald Reagan airport, washington dc.

Nuts please

2008-02-11T11:53:00.001-05:00

View from my seat on the plane. Excuse me Miss! Can I have my complimentary beverage and cookie?

art in public spaces

2008-02-11T08:53:00.001-05:00

At the airport now looking at a giant aluminum origami sculpture. It's quite beautiful actually. On my way to DC for a week. I miss my girls already.

C.

Danny's Mindstorms NXT Rubik Cube Solver

2008-02-09T18:16:00.001-05:00

Well it's been awhile since my last post. All is well. Just been super busy. I'm going to Washington DC on Monday for work. Not looking forward to it cause I'm going for work rather than play. I will try to post from up there.

In the meantime, check out the vid I found of a crazy Rubik's cube solving machine. What ever happened to peeling off the stickers or prying the cube apart with a screwdriver? You kids these days got it so easy...

Question: How far have you solved a Rubik's cube? Without cheating that is....

The polls are closed!

2008-01-30T19:57:00.000-05:00

I know many of you have been anxiously awaiting the answer to the question,"Who made Carl the heart shaped egg?" I'm sure many of you have been checking in everyday to follow the poll (yeah right). Well in any case, out of the 15 people that were polled, there was a tie between Mia (33%) and Brandon (33%). Only 2 (13%) of you, believe that my Mom made the mystery egg and 3 (20%) feel that I love myself enough to actually make it for myself (which i do). An interesting note is that not one of you out there thought that my sister, Kim made it for me. HMMM. So may I have the envelope please! -drum roll here...

The maker of the lovingly crafted and sculpted, heart shaped mystery egg is......
BRANDON!!!!

What can I say, as far as brother in laws go...we are close.

So thanks all for voting! It was fun and look forward to more puzzling polls and curious conundrums.

But before you go, answer this, "If you could make a heart shaped egg for anyone in the world, who would it be?"

Tumble on,

C.

Another great day!

2008-01-27T16:23:00.000-05:00

I'm here looking at pictures of the BBQ we had yesterday and I am just so grateful for another perfect day. Yesterday was a picture perfect day for a BBQ and everything went off without a hitch. Unfortunately, there were a few people that could not attend due to prior commitments like work and stuff. But it was days like yesterday that remind me to appreciate what I have and who I have in my life.

On another note...I would like to thank our catering service, "Mia Squared" (pictured above) for providing my guests with delicious "Play-doh" Cookies and decorating my floors with "Crayola faux finishes".

Tumble on,
C.

Levis button fly commercial 1989

2008-01-26T01:54:00.001-05:00

Well it was just a matter of time before this ended up on the net. It seems like so long ago since I did this commercial. For those of you that do not remember this commercial, it was one of the first series of Levi's 501 commercials that were directed by Spike Lee. I remember seeing a commercial on MTV that asked "what do you do in your 501's?". There was a number at the end so I called. The next thing I know I get a phone call from some studio that says they want to meet me and film me flying my kites! So I say cool. About a week or two later, two people come down to Miami and basically hang with me and my friends as we fly these kites on Crandon Beach. They film us and tell us that they will "keep in touch". About a week later I get a call from Spike Lee's offices telling me that Spike wants to come down and film me for the commercial. CRAZY HUH!

So on the day that we are supposed to shoot, my friends, Erin, Eddie, Frank, Bridgette, and Pete come along with me. We got the Hollywood treatment, a mobile home, wardrobe (although I wore my own clothes and they paid me for each personal piece), craft service and all. It was cool. So anyways, as we are hangin out, my friends and I are cutting up as we always do and they get such a kick out of us that they end up putting everyone in the commercial. The rest is Levi's 501 history.

Man the good old days. BTW, I still have the kites and the 501 shirt. Good thing I dont have the hat and the haircut anymore!

C.

Video Test: Chinatown NYC

2008-01-22T23:10:00.000-05:00

This is a test to see if the video upload works. In case you were wondering, this is some grainy footage of Chinese New Year in Chinatown, NYC. The video clip was taken during our trip to NYC in 2003. Chinatown was incredibly packed with people celebrating the New Year. Then again, it's always packed. The clip above is of a store "feeding" the lucky lion (or is it a dragon? If you know please comment) an offering of money so that he may honor her place of business with good luck and prosperity.

C.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!!

2008-01-21T23:58:00.000-05:00

Yes, another year has gone by for the two of us. In case you didn't know, Agi and I share the same birthday. Cool huh! Thanks to all that gave us a call to wish a happy day. We spent our birthday sleeping in and really just enjoying chillin out together. The weather today was a bit cold and rainy so it was perfect snuggle weather. Dad came by to drop off some stuff along with our birthday gift a "Shark Steam Floor Cleaner" (it's actually quite awesome). We were able to have a late lunch with Dad at "Chef Creole" a local Haitian food place that was recently featured on Anthony Bourdain's show "No Reservations." Agi got the Shrimp in Creole sauce, Dad got the Oxtail and I ordered Chef Ken's famous Fried Conch. My mouth is watering just thinking about it. Later on in the evening we had dinner with two of my oldest friends, Raul and Erin. For those of you who have known me for a while, you know these two. We had a great time reminiscing over Thai food and some delicious "Thai Iced Tea". If you've never had a Thai Iced Tea, you better go try one immediately. Your not living until you have had one.

So now we are back home and I am writing this blog entry before I turn in. I'm looking forward to this year. Another year of just tumbling along.

C.

http://chefcreole.com
http://travel.discovery.com/tv/bourdain/bourdain.html

feel the love

2008-01-19T10:56:00.001-05:00

You'll never guess who made this for me. Hint: It was NOT Agi. Vote for your guess at the survey to the right!

C.

HAPPY NEW YEAR

2008-01-03T09:48:00.000-05:00

Happy New Year and PEACE! Let's have a great 2008! Look forward to more posts as I am starting to get a hang of this bloggin thing. Love to all my family and friends. Tumble on!

Charlie

2007-12-25T01:19:00.001-05:00

"Yeah Yeah...Merry Christmas..now pass me a brownie would ya..."

Well friends, another Christmas is here. It's been one hell of a year to say the least. I for one am looking forward to next year and seeing where the tumbleweed is going to roll. Happy Holidays to you and yours! Be Safe, Eat lots and Have Fun! Now I'm going to sit back with Sushi, watch High School Musical 2 for the fifth time and eat some Christmas candy.

Merry Christma-hanu-kwanza,

Carl
aka "Charlie Brown"

Cooties

2007-12-14T18:49:00.001-05:00

Please...get inoculated today...

Lola eating crabs

2007-12-09T16:33:00.001-05:00

This is for my Pinoy people out there. Those of you who are not Philippino but have spent time with my people know why this is funny.

Enjoy da craab!

TONY JAA

2007-12-07T18:19:00.001-05:00

This is for the Anime and martial art fans out there. That's all. Enjoy...

Butter Boy

2007-12-05T10:49:00.000-05:00

Here is another fun gift idea that will not break the bank! It's also one of those products that make you say, "damn why didn't I think of that!" or "I invented that when i was a kid except I used to use a tennis ball can!" In case none of you knew, I did invent "aqua-fresh" toothpaste at the age of 9. BUt that besides the point...

Check out this link for a great sub $10 gift...

Butter Boy - Kitchen Gadgets - Kitchen - Improvements Catalog

V W future camper

2007-12-04T22:34:00.001-05:00

For those of you who know me, you remember "Mary" my old VW Vanagon. I used to think that nothing could ever replace that van. That was until I saw this Vid of a concept VW Van of the future. Very cool.

Eatmecrunchy Bowl

2007-12-04T10:10:00.000-05:00

Happy Holidays!

This year, Agi and I agreed that gift giving would be simple, creative and most important...inexpensive. At the end of an incredible year, we wanted to get back to basics and remember what the Holidays are about...having holiday fun with family and friends. So, in the spirit of a fun, creative and AFFORDABLE holiday season, here is a holiday gift idea that fits all of that criteria!

Click the link below for more details on this ingenious item.

Eatmecrunchy Bowl

The Ring of Death

2007-12-02T16:26:00.001-05:00

For those of you who game, you are probably saying "DAAAMMMMNNN!" or "Oh that sucks!" or maybe even "I told him to get a PlayStation 3". Well regardless what you are may have been thinking in your head, I have thought of worse if not the same things. One thing for sure is that I added a few more expletives, mostly starting with "F" and ending in "K".

For those of you who are not gamers, what you see above is what Microsoft imaginatively refers to as "Three Flashing Red Lights on the Xbox 360 Ring of Light" or what gamers have more concisely termed "The Ring of Death."

Xbox officially describes the cause of the ROD to be a "hardware failure". The customer service representative (who apparently had a wicked cold cause he kept sneezing and sniffling as we spoke on the phone) informed me that a common cause for this "failure" is due to overheating. He informed me that if my Xbox is plugged into a surge protector or extension cord, this could cause the console to overheat. So his suggestion was to plug the Xbox console directly into the wall and consider an cooler for the console.

This quick diagnosis was promptly followed by a service request number and he informed me that Xbox will repair and/or replace my system free of charge. Easy as that, no questions asked. Thanks Bill! If only everything were so easy!

So all you Xbox-ers out there, make sure to unplug your consoles from your well intentioned surge protectors. I'm going to look into getting an intercooler (nyko has a good one) once I get my repaired console back in about 3 to 5 weeks. Until then, see you on the PSP!

Still stuffed

2007-11-24T08:47:00.000-05:00

Well it's two days after Thanksgiving and I am still feeling the effects of the tryptophan. It's all good though. I figure every blogger out there is posting a Thanksgiving thing so I decided to wait a couple of days before putting in my two cents. It's Saturday morning now and everyone is still asleep. My niece is getting sick and I think she is getting me sick. Oh well. It's worth it. That's my girl. I'm hoping that Agi and I can get in some bike riding today. Like I mentioned earlier, the food is starting to take effect and I'm feeling it in the gut. It's sort of like delayed "-itis" as Dave Chappelle used to call it. The worst kind. The kind that makes you watch "High School Musical" 1 and 2, followed by re-runs of the Kimora Lee show...ALL DAY. Keep in mind, all of this is accompanied by leftover sandwiches, ice cream and pie and lots of soda. Yeah I know it sounds good at the moment, but damn...

So I hope everyone had a great holiday and I wish you all a great weekend. Thanks for checking in on my blog from time to time. Until next time!

for more info on the dangers of tryptophan...

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tryptophan

on sale now!

2007-11-18T17:54:00.001-05:00

At publix this evening, I found the necessary ingredient to every balanced diet. At a great price to boot!

maybe this wasn't such a good idea...

2007-11-17T20:30:00.001-05:00

http://www.emotionaleater.com/

diabetes alert!

2007-11-17T20:28:00.003-05:00

http://www.diabetes.org

ice cream run!

2007-11-17T20:28:00.001-05:00

What better way to end a healthy day of working out, bike riding, and a wholesome dinner than with ICE CREAM!!! Agi got a Reese's pieces sundae and I am enjoying a classic pralines and cream on a sugar cone. NOICE! If it counts for anything...we did ride our bikes there.

http://www.baskinrobbins.com/