5 o clock in the mornninnn

-mike

".... These go to 11"

Spinal tap is hilarious! Ren, this is the clip I was talking about...
can't embed, but here's the link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ll7rWiY5obI
- mike

Down To You

mmm Julia Stiles.

I must keep reminding myself that I'm here to get this shit done and become a doctor. I had options for an easy way out but I chose the long and difficult road. I'm in this for the long haul. I wish I stayed in Toronto. I wish I just applied for Michner and just became a technician of some kind. But no. I'm here and I must get this shit done. I'm not venting because the material is difficult, it's because I miss the environment I had back home. The weather (TRUST.. the summer weather get's boring), the people (one in particular hahahaha), and just the vibe. But hey, if I can make it here, I can make it anywhere, and hopefully make it back home.

what is 16 months on the island anyway? One down. 15 more to go!

Miss T.O.
Miss Mississauga

Keep me focused.
Keep me blessed.

- Paul

Too many birthdays. Caked&Baked is not a good look.

Because Community is Back.

Love how fall time television gets fresh with all the shows coming back and new shows that may start their own fair run on my torrents.



Do Ya Like - Childish Gambino

Winter is definitely not my season. Nalulunkot ako.

John Mayer - Dreaming With A Broken Heart


This is just one of those fall-weather-romantic-comedy songs where the guy is walking through the city streets with a peacoat on, thinking about how he just lost his chance with that one woman that changed his life...

It seems to be that season again where I'll be watching more rom-coms and hopelessly wishing to find something like what you see in the movies. I swear there are times when IDGAF but then there are days like these when I hear these kind of songs and the switch is flipped - EMOOOO hahaha. I just need to focus is all. Success is the goal, dress for success, strive for it, and most importantly put in the work to reach it. If by chance something happens in between then I guess it's cool.

FOCUS

TWO DOOR CINEMA CLUB - WHAT YOU KNOW

Aww man... had some post-birthday-day drinks with kyle. 3 pitchers between only me and kyle from 5:30pm to basically 10:30. Not gonna lie, I was borderline between tipsy and drunk by the end of it haha. Was home by 11pm after hitting up BK and crashed till bout now, only to find out I had 11 missed texts and I slept through a fire alarm and building evacuation haha. It's been a good two days no doubt but I really must get some sleep and do work for the rest of the weekend.

Deuces

Decent day with Good Company. Shoutouts to Ben, Samer, Dan, Amy, Nila, Kelsey, Rach,Kevin, Lisa, Kyle and Paul. Wings and cake. mMmm been a good day.

GUNPLA! 2

finished the gundam! started with the body, and finished with the legs. The gundam has 2 different modes, and the instructions build the closed unicorn mode, decided that Id be too lazy to change it after so I opened it up to "destroy" mode as I went along. I would definitely buy another master grade gundam to make. I finished the gundam model, but I think im going to get a marker to fill in the lines.

finished product!

okayy time to get on that munny...

-Mike

Deee Lite - Groove is in the Heart (Music Video)


Feelin this groove.
[As heard on HIMYM.]

Deactivated. Let's see if I can last a month and improve myself.

History repeats itself

I find myself in another creative stump. I want to drop everything and actually just focus on school but I have my responsibilities. (Why did I sign up for this?) So unfortunately I was hoping to run this hiphopcompetitioncommittee(HHCC) with only two other people max. Unfortunately one of those people invited three other people and I was too stupid to speak up. And so history repeats itself. But now that I am in this predicament I will definitely try to make the most of it and kill two birds with one stone. Those other three will have to put in just as much work as me and the other two I originally planned to run it with, I will see to it that it happens. That way I don't have to do the bulk of the work in my creative slump and they would pull their weight in this. It is kind of stressful but relieving now that I think about it. This term will work out for me. I swear. I can't afford any more of this mediocrity. #frustrated

P.S. I'm starting to consider twitter but I like the fact that not a lot of people read these thoughts of mine (if any).

P.S. I need a muse. Now Hiring.

GUNPLA!

RX-0 Unicorn Gundam Master grade

Instruction manual
parts......
tools, and the little pilot that goes in the body unit
the little pilot in the little pilot chair that goes into the body unit
So this is gonna be my project for the next day or two. hopefully it won't take too long. I did not realize how detailed master grade gundams get until i saw the tiny pilot. Alright time to get right into this. Since I have a lot of time on my hands I might as well have fun! This is the kind of hobby I can see myself doing from now till I'm old whether it's gundams, cars or model planes.

Oh, I plan on working on that munny this term too! I just haven't decided 100% on what I want to make, and I need to find a place to buy some paints for it...

-Mike

Both definitely good movies. Have to do something when I'm sick...

Hope is most important when it seems that there is none left.

So I just went to a conference held by WATSA which is the Tamil Student Association here in Waterloo. It was sponsored by CHRV - Canadian Human Rights Voice - and they discussed the events during and following the war in Sri Lanka that "ended" in 2009. It is sad to think that things like this still happen around the world and go unnoticed. Truthfully, I myself was not fully aware of this and that is part of the problem. To have knowledge is to have power and to have power is to be able to make a change, therefore I implore you, the reader, to inform yourselves. Always look to see the humanity in others, try to understand even the people that upset you. Listen to the news and educate yourselves in what is going on around us. Seek to make this world better for yourselves as well as for others.

I know this post is kind of random and what not but it does reignite some of my feelings towards how this world is and where it's headed. I'm not trying to be pessimistic but with so much potential it hurts to know that we're throwing it away because of our own selfish desires and ignorance.

Lyle Beniga - "FLAVA IN YA EAR" combo

Lyle Beniga feat. Bam Martin :: Really Raw :: Urban Dance Camp

Lyle Beniga "HUSTLE HARD" Class | BENIGA.com

Lyle Beniga feat. Shit Kingz :: Big Pimpin :: Urban Dance Camp

Tucker Barkley | Kubskoutz | What Happened to that boy by Baby and Clipse

SGBM Body Rock 2011 last rehearsal (KB CAM)

Dazed

I just had a TA session today which was a crash course of what was learned in the past week. VERY glad that I held my own really well and answered all the questions asked no problem. Been up at 6:45-7:15 am everyday and been leaving the library at 11:30pm - 12am every night. But I believe the studying is sticking so I'm not complaining.

In the meantime. I'm just a sleepyhead.



Oh and free time? Music blogs, food with friends, basketball, gym. Must use the few "free" time as best as possible. As you can probably tell, music blogs doing it pretty well so far.


In the words of the local Dominicans,

"Everything Blessed."

Tunes from miles away

It's a different world here. Music unifies the world though.

Wow ten years ago today, the twin towers were hit and millions died. Several people are probably still affected by this even today, especially because of the "War on Terror" that spawned out of this. Love and prayers go out to all that fell victim to these attacks.

I remember going to school and hearing about this from my Gr. 7 teacher Mr. Kolozetti.
I remember walking home and thinking about it.
I remember my little brother telling me about a prayer that his teacher taught him.
"For those who are sad, we pray to the Lord. For those who are frightened, we pray to the Lord. Amen"

Weird movie. It was alright considering that it was made in 2000.

Love & Truth


Another concept by Hoodieandscarf. Worked with a good friend (Nilerz from UW Hip Hop) to make the concept come to light.

RainHeart


So I realized this blog has become more of an outlet for random thoughts and such. Initially it was primarily suppose to be about making concept videos (Hence the name Clear.Concept) and being creative with a side of random shiz. Unfortunately not long after the creation of this blog, I lost my creative drive for a while. I didn't want to dance or draw. Hopefully this video(^) will help to kick start that drive again. It was a quick impromptu concept video that a good friend of mine (Hoodieandscarf) wanted to do. Turned out decent and I'm kind of satisfied with it. Hopefully this will be the first of many more creative posts to come.

Decent movie. It had it's moments but in comparison to the previous three movies it doesn't really match up for some reason. Could be the loss or Keira Knightly haha.

interesting back-story but overall not a very good film. It started and ended pretty quickly.

Fortune Cookie: "Success to your plans."

Fortune Cookie: "Keep your feet on the ground even though friends flatter you."

Fortune Cookie: "He that can't endure the bad will not live to see the good."

Fortune Cookie: "A mentor is someone whose hindsight can become your foresight."
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That seems more like a nice fact rather than a fortune. Just sayin'

Speaking of Ryan Gosling. Word on the street is that he's dating Eva Mendes... that jerk. Eva Mendes is my kryptonite. One of my handful of celebrity crushes. Damn you Mr. Gosling for being so suave... curses

So forgot to mention that I watched this movie on Sunday. I found it pretty funny. Decent romcom.

Lucy Rose - Middle of the Bed


I think I'm a sucker for songs with female singers who have a soothing British accent.

Definitely went on another movie binge...

Decent movie.

creepy shizz

Esthero feat. Sean Lennon and TSO - Everyday Is A Holiday


Just rediscovered this song in my itunes. For some reason it reminds me of the winter season. Typically I'm a fan of summer but hearing this song makes me think that winter won't be so bad.

Big Girls Don´t Cry


Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons - Sherry


The Beach Boys Singing Barbara Ann


Frankie Valli And The Four Seasons- Walk Like A Man

Steve Jobs and Bill Gates Together: Part 1


Found this interesting.

F*CK I hate being emo. But it seems to be that time again. Another school term. A new house. A new atmosphere. Change is inevitable and yet I still haven't learned to take it with ease. I'm just looking for consistency in an ever changing world.

"Are you there God? It's me giraffe."

Pain. A state of being. The point when a man can either evolve and adapt or break down and fall apart.

Leona Lewis - Happy (US Version)


Heard this at the singing competition at Wonderland PND this year. The girl who sang it was amazing. It sounded like Leona Lewis was actually there.

Not feeling to bright and happy right now.

Dope movie. Definitely a mind-f***.

ahh man. Home alone in my apartment. Thunderstorm outside with a tornado warning in effect. Crazy shizz.

Chill music

I've been thinking about forever. Smoke a J and listen staring to the sky at night. trust me.

Corinne Bailey Rae - I'd Do It All Again


... disappointed. I know I am capable of achieving all that I work towards but that means I must put in the work. There are many things I'd do over again but I've learned to accept my mistakes... I just hope I do something about it next time around.

Wow so this spring term was the complete opposite of last years spring term for me. Last spring term I had a triple rainbow (3 A's) but this time around I have the mark of the beast... (3 C's/60's)

I know what I'm not doing next term... slacking is off the table.

ahh man... gotta go on detox now

Diana Krall - The Look Of Love


good tunes.

Benny Benassi - Satisfaction


Eric Prydz - Call On Me


Dunno what it is... haha

... I have lost all motivation to progress academically. Why? What happened to me. Four months ago I was eager to change the world and complete so many goals. Now I can barely look at a book. I need to reignite my ambitions. I need a muse. I need something to live for...

Soo... this whole school term has just taken me into a dark alley and has done unspeakable things to me. But on a lighter note, I spent the weekend with friends at Kincardine. Awesome town. Awesome hostess. And GTGF (Good Times and Good Friends). Definitly made me feel better... but then I saw marks have begun to appear on the school website... oh well. What is done is done and I can only work harder next term.

Raped. F*** Stats

I think I enjoy being crazy...

Walking home from DC talking to myself while eating a croissant. Saying BooYAKA in a Caribbean accent and end up saying Bacon.

It's fun to say the least.

study break... pt.3

The Melanie Iglesias Flip Book


*BLESS*
Something about tanned girls with long dark hair, captivating smile, fit body and dubstep... just saying.

Finished 3/6 exams. I think this is definitely a good study break. hahah

study break... pt.2

Set Goals as the Person You Want to Be, Not as the Person You Are

Concentrate, Then Stop Thinking to Generate More Creative Insights

random...

study break...

Lifehacker: Keep Photos in Your Wallet to Increase the Likeliness It Will Be Returned if Lost

Destra - Cool It Down (Soca 2011)

Machel Montano - ADVANTAGE

New Farmer Nappy: FLIRT [OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO 2011, DIRECTED BY KATRINA ...


Had a craving for some summer tunes and there isn't anything better than Soca music to make it feel like summer. So I searched "Best Soca 2011".

Al Green - How Can You Mend A Broken Heart


ever felt like just slow dancing?

John Mayer - Gravity

... just one of those days, you remember that you are human.

The past weekend has been quite a trip. Two exams, one competition, lack of sleep then too much sleep, drinking with friends and all-you-can-eat korean bbq. Now back to reality and studying for these damn exams.

but before I go, here's a little something I stumbled upon that's pretty cool.
Top 10 Survival Tricks for When the Zombie Apocalypse Hits

Definitely excited for this show to air. I was a big fan of "Avatar: The Last Airbender" (the animated series not the movie).
The Last Airbender: The Legend of Korra

...so I caved in and bought some black skinnys at that Levi's Outlet store near St. Jacob's Market.

Music Sampler

You guys boosting me on the music lol. I do get a lot of music from you guys in return. Especially on the dubstep and even the RnB. Been listening to a lot of lloyd lately.

Just posting some new songs that just been in my head lately.



You Aint' Got It (Funk That) Remix - Nina Sky




Complete - Mila J
I think I put this here because shes GORGEOUS and sexy in the video. I think it's also funny she's giving her man microwavable dinners. But also because it's a simple RnB song that I feel has been slept on.



Sailing not selling (feat Kanye West) - Jhene Aiko (Mila J's sister)


But yeah... if anything check Jhene Aiko. Her mixtape was just released Sailing Soul(s). She's kind of like a female The Weeknd in my opinion. It's a different kind of RnB.

FAMILY BUSINESS

This Family Reunion was probably the most live event of all summer so far.

Saturday - Drove up to the farm. A good 4 and a half hour drive. But once there, straight to work. Prepared a bonfire from scratch, getting wood from the forest, stones to lay it out and everything. Then the party started. First big ass bbq with amazing burgers and steaks then all the late teens early 20s cousins went to the lake bonfire. Enough beer, ciroc vodka, weed, and good times with cousins. This is how we do with family! LOL. Flip cup canadian style against the american cousins was jokes still. They don't understand any TO slang it was hilarious. Came back to the farmhouse after high as hell and everyone munched hard on steaks. All the guy cousins just passed out randomly scattered in the living room. Every chair, floor space and everything was packed.

Sunday - First things first, Church time! After Church, Boxing matches. My family is BIG on boxing. It was JOKES. The highlight match was my cousin Michael and my cousin Albert because both of them box. It looked like a real time match still. Everyone was surrounding watching the match in the barn. LOL the girl cousins boxing was jokes too. They haaaaaaate each other. After this more BBQ movements. Freshly killed pigs and chickens. Volleyball with cousins too. Afternoon, quick time blazing, then I passed out and napped. Woke up. BEER FUNNELS AND KEGS. Mind you this is at 5ish pm. Everyone was taking hits from the funnel including the titos. Then the cutest thing ever. Baby cousin talent show. I REALLY wish I recorded this. 2 of my younger cousins aged 4 and 6 pulled out this choreography to Kesha's Dont Stop. It was maadddd cute. Teased my younger cousin Azrael about her liking a boy and she kept pinching and attacking me and my other cousin Nyssa. Then back to the bonfire by the lake. Kegs a plenty. Keg standing, more kush, funnel hits, good times. Cousin Melissa was SMASHED.

Monday - Everyone woke up pretty early surprisingly. We all watched Death Race and V for Vendetta on TV. After that, all helped around the blueberry farm picking berries and packing them for pick up. Said goodbye to the cousins then left for Buffalo for shopping. yoo no lie. Cheesecake factory Ultimate Red Velvet Cheesecake is THE BOMB. Fuck White chocolate brownie. It is THAT good. Then to top off the weekend, while we were at the border overlooking niagara falls, fireworks were shooting out. Great way to end an awesome weekend with family.

found this song from jp, who found out about the weeknd from ren, who was introduced to the weeknd by paul. :) dannngg paul, you can spread word like wildfire. I bet if you start a rumour in Dominica, it would reach sauga without you telling us.

-mike

2newtracks+1oldtrack

Drake - Marvins Room


Frank Ocean - Thinkin Bout You


Cam'Ron - Hey Ma ft. Juelz Santana


3 tracks I just recently added to my music library...

Enjoy.

Ryan Leslie - "One Lonely Heart" World Premiere (Live in Switzerland)


WTF is wrong with me. I feel like sh*t. I feel like I'm freezing and I have a damn headache. Is this a fever? Why the f*ck is this happening now right when exams are coming up and the Beatdown is less than two weeks away... FML

Mad (Ne-Yo) dance


Another SYTYCD piece recommended to me. Dope routine. This style is perfect for a concept video, which reminds me I have to get my sh*t together so I can finally get my ideas out there. Good song and a pretty decent interpretation of it. I need a home-girl to make choreography like this...

Bleeding Love - Hip-Hop

Chelsie Hightower & Mark Kanemura's hip-hop routine choreographed by NappyTabs!

... pretty dope routine but honestly the boundaries of what is considered as hip hop these days, is very blurred. Nice routine nonetheless.

Kherington & Twitch (Contemporary) - Dreaming With A Broken Heart

Kherington Payne and Stephen 'tWitch' Boss (aka. Twitchington) dance a Contemporary routine choreographed by Mia Miachaels, to 'Dreaming With A Broken Heart' by John Mayer. This dance is better known as 'the Bed routine'.

Another good watch.

My new home?

Ahhh Housing database just opened up and this is my number 1 and probably only choice. It has a laundry machine which is apparently rare on the island. hahaha. Hopefully I get it. Plus the place is call Safehome apartments. Pretty nice ring to it.

So posts have been kinda trickling in and summer is pretty hectic especially with school and all so for now I will just post a couple pictures. I tend to enjoy scenery and so I find myself acting like a tourist most of the time and stopping to capture images that I believe are pretty cool. And so here are some pictures that I have taken lately...

"The spirit is willing, but the flesh is weak."

Blink!

first single in 6 years, what do you think?

- Mike

A little bible study

Verse of the day:
1 Timothy 4:12

Don’t let anyone look down on you because you are young, but set an example for the believers in speech, in conduct, in love, in faith and in purity

Cassie

Started out stressed today but things turned up by the end of it.
Did a statistics quiz which I felt confident in despite the lack of late night studying. Worked on a group project with a couple of Caribbean friends. I mention their ethnicity not because of racism but because I love the accent and they just lightened up my day with their funny banter towards each other. Went to UW Hip Hop performance practice and found that everyone was working hard and that other students stepped up and helped each other, which is a great relief on my part because I was feeling alone in this part. Taught an impromptu class for the UW Hip Hop session. I ended up teaching the Dub-step Collaboration Choreography that Mike and I did. Good times and the kids picked it up quick, which makes me happy as long as they have a good time.

Overall it was a decent day and it just goes to show that even when you think/feel completely lost and alone there are always people there willing to help and make you feel better without even knowing it, if you allow them that is.

The One You Say Goodnight To - Kina Grannis (Official Music Video)


If you know me then you know my unhealthy obsession with Kina Grannis. Here's a recent music video she just posted and man how I wish I was that guy in the video. Something about her long wavy hair, captivating smile and humble/cute/pretty style, has got me smitten. I am a victim of her charms...

R.

Burial - Shell of Light (Shlohmo Remix)

I think I'm just about due for a mental meltdown any minute now...

Sometimes I just wanna be a little selfish, drop everything and disappear to do my own thing...

Pet Peeve.

I REALLY hate it when I see/hear filipino kids, especially "hype beasts" using the n-word. The word holds so much weight that people do not understand. To some people it is a word of oppression and pain, to others, control over the word and its use gives power. But as people who will NEVER and I mean NEVER understand the black struggle in its entirety (because obviously we are not black), PLEASE stop saying it on your tumblrs, as a facebook greeting to your little asian hype beast friends, on your little twitter conversations and worse of all in day to day conversation. It disappoints me to see members of the filipino club which I was apart of use the word. I actually told one girl about the pet peeve a couple months ago, she apologized and corrected herself but she still uses it heavily today. Old habits die hard... ah well. Just venting because tumblr/twitter today just made me pissed and if I did post this on my twitter/tumblr/facebook... those very kids would see and I don't feel like cussing them off publicly. I told one of them privately but who knows, maybe if I'm really in a bad mood and really think they need that hypothetical slap in the face I will put them on blast publicly.

True. Just finished my first marathon dealy today. I admit it was strenuous but not as bad as I thought it would be. There was a lot more running up and down hills then there were 'obstacles'. The obstacles were fun no doubt: Trekking through mud, weaving through ropes, army crawl in darkness, crawling and climbing over cargo nets, scaling hay bales, jumping on cars, running through tires, climbing on a rope over a wall, going down a muddy slip-n-slide, jumping over fires and crawling under 'barbed wires' in mud. Honestly it was a great experience and I would do it again but this time train properly by running up and down hills all day ahaha. I got a decent tan on my arms and face but my body is definitely more pale... I should work to even that out.

Now that this race is over I can focus on other things I need to accomplish. Like school ahah.

On to the next one...

King Bones & DJ Aaron in "Finger Food" New York City Subway | YAK FILMS Flexing Bonebreaking


creepy shiet... but dope vid nonetheless

The Weeknd - 'What You Need' Music Video


On that Weeknd-SlakahTheBeatChild-FrankOcean-RaphaelSaadiq tip lately. I dunno why...

Slakah The Beatchild - The Cure


Slakah the Beatchild ftw. Man's music is pretty dope. Stuck on loop.

Sometimes I wish my fam were closer. No doubt I am blessed but sometimes it felt like strangers living under the same roof. Just sayin...

Summer in review

May and June have been hectic. lol a good hectic though. Non-stop chilling and everything. My birthday just passed, and now summer seems to be slowing down a bit more to a more chill/lazy summer day pace. Got a quote on my tattoo extension.... 4 bills.. faaack. Going to see if I can find a place to do it for 250-300. I wouldn't mind going to school next week if given the opportunity. lol I need a vacation from vacation. I want to get back on that grind. Move on with my life already haha, 2 months is enough to just chill/loaft. A part of me wishes I didn't tell everyone the date of my flight, and pull some Lord of the Rings thing and just slip on the ring and disappear. hahaha. Bilbo Baggins. Hope you guys are having a live summer still. ez.

FML. Why can't I focus?

Finally made it and ran 5km. For me that is a great goal that I never thought I'd reach but with persistence and training I made it.
Next stop WARRIOR DASH.

Random Weekend

So this was a pretty interesting weekend.

Friday::
10am-2:30pm: UWHH performance practice and the actual performance at Canada Day festivities. Taught some big kids and small kids the macarena and how to dougie. Twas fun and hot out.
2:30pm-8pm: Watched the AcaBellas perform, went on a slip-n-slide... twice, walked barefoot from CIF to SLC and then practiced for IC.
8pm-10pm: Then went to Sushi Star after practice.
10pm-4am: Later at night had a little jam at a friend's place with peoples. Not going to lie I got pretty drunk.

Saturday::
11am-4pm: Slept in a bit and was late for IC practice which went on until 4pm.
4pm-9pm: Then went to watch Transformers 3, which was pretty dope.
9pm-12:30am: Played some Identity Crisis while eating croissants and ice cream cake. 12:30am-2am: Then got my shit together, ready to leave, and find Wrn chilling outdoors so we end up getting some fireworks and setting them off. Talking to random drunk strangers. Driving to sauga at 2 in the morning.

Sunday::
9am-4pm: Church. Groceries. Chilled at home for a bit.
4pm-5pm: Go Bus back to Loo.
5pm-8pm: Meet up with Wrn again and random trip to Waterloo Park (pause). Went to petting zoo. Climbed the big tree in Alx's yard. Kyl met up with us and joined us in the tree. Ori then comes and finds us in the tree.
8pm-12:30am: Dinner and drinking at McGinnis. Neck pains. Rainbow our waitress.
12:30am-2am: Set off more fireworks in the darkness of Columbia Lake fields. Pissing outdoors. Chilling at Alx's. Find out what MapleStory is, eating cheetos and real talk.

Overall, a pretty random weekend. But always -
Good Times, Good Friends.

P.S. It was Popoz' birthday this past Friday. Happy Birthday again bro-ski, hope you had a good weekend.