October Music Peekers

These are just a few songs that I found myself coming back to in the month of October....I hope you find something you enjoy.

Joywave – London
Beck – Think I'm In Love
Marky Mark And The Funky Bunch – Good Vibrations
Death From Above 1979 – Virgins
Violent Soho – Covered In Chrome
Team Spirit – Teenage Heart
KONGOS – I'm Only Joking
Ghost Loft – So High
Josef Salvat – This Life
Cat Stevens – Wild World
Foster The People – Are You What You Want to Be?
Josef Salvat – Open Season
Mackintosh Braun – The City Below
Field Report – Decision Day
Elliphant – Purple Light
AlunaGeorge – Supernatural
Martin Solveig – Ready 2 Go
Jay-Z – Empire State Of Mind [Jay-Z + Alicia Keys]
Odesza – Say My Name (feat. Zyra)
Bush – Bodies In Motion
Neil Young – Harvest Moon
Wilco – Jesus, etc.
Billy Bragg – California Stars
Yusuf / Cat Stevens – Dying to Live
The Irrepressibles – In This Shirt
The Irrepressibles – In This Shirt - Royksopp Remix

September Music Playlist...

Saint Motel – My Type
Death From Above 1979 – Trainwreck 1979
Saint Motel – Cold Cold Man
Death From Above 1979 – Blood On Our Hands
Milky Chance – Flashed Junk Mind
Raury – God's Whisper
Parade of Lights – Golden - Attom Remix
TV On The Radio – Happy Idiot
K.Flay – Stop, Focus
The Mouse Outfit – We Ain't Goin' Nowhere (feat. Dr. Syntax)
Dazz Band – Let It Whip
Andrew McMahon in the Wilderness – High Dive
Andrew McMahon in the Wilderness – Cecilia And The Satellite
Caribou – Kaili (Fuck Buttons Remix)
Caribou – Leave House
Elliphant – Down on Life
Elliphant – Revolusion
Mikky Ekko – Smile
Young the Giant – Eros
Wild Child – Silly Things
Catey Shaw – Human Contact
Tame Impala – Feels Like We Only Go Backwards
FC Kahuna – Hayling - Edit
Arcade Fire – The Suburbs
Arcade Fire – You Already Know
Arcade Fire – Porno
Arcade Fire – We Used to Wait
Trampled By Turtles – Wild Animals
Cinnamon Chasers – The World Is Yours
Flight Facilities – Two Bodies
Odesza – Memories That You Call (feat. Monsoonsiren)
TV On The Radio – Happy Idiot
The Devil Makes Three – All Hail
The Devil Makes Three – Working Man's Blues
The Rolling Stones – Paint It, Black
The Rolling Stones – Gimme Shelter
TV On The Radio – Will Do
Chet Faker – Gold
Kasabian – eez-eh
Kasabian – bumblebeee
Bleachers – Rollercoaster
Stereolab – French Disko
Chet Faker – No Diggity
Flight Facilities – Stand Still
Ladyhawke – Sunday Drive
Johnny Cash – Big River
Neil Diamond – Cherry Cherry
The Chemical Brothers – Swoon - Boys Noize Summer Remix
The Chemical Brothers – Escape Velocity
The Heavy – Short Change Hero
Morning Parade – Headlights
Madi Diaz – Stay Together
Madi Diaz – The Other Side
Jay-Z – Empire State Of Mind [Jay-Z + Alicia Keys]
Joywave – London
Beck – Think I'm In Love
Marky Mark And The Funky Bunch – Good Vibrations
Death From Above 1979 – Virgins
Violent Soho – Covered In Chrome
Team Spirit – Teenage Heart
KONGOS – I'm Only Joking
Ghost Loft – So High
Josef Salvat – This Life

Funny Things People Say in the App Store LOL

My new favorite snack......Peanut Butter Greek Yogurt!

Them gains!

Mini Pizzas!

Mini Pizza Recipe!

I was listening to an NPR:TED Radio Hour podcast recently entitled "Getting There" and the founder of the Virgin brand Richard Branson was chatting it up about space travel for the public and how his team of engineers actually planned out a future where space travel will be just like commercial airlines today.  Mr. Branson said right now a person can fly from New York to Tokyo in just 40 minutes using near earth orbit!  That's pretty amazing and pretty ambitious considering all of the cut backs on most space programs these days.  

This really got my brain fired up thinking how maybe not now but maybe in our near future space travel will be the norm.  I don't think there is much difference between having a million dollars and a billion dollars since money only goes so far but it's nice to see someone who IS a billionaire and is for better or worse using his advantage to pursue an epic goal.  Much of the same can be said for Elon Musk(Paypal, Space X, Tesla) in the same way.

So, give the podcast I mentioned a listen and tell me what you think...cya

August Music Favorites

"Atomic" by Phoria (chillwave)
"Purple Red Yellow and Blue(Passion Pit Remix)"by Portugal the Man
"Hunger of the Pine" by Alt J (Alt Rock)
"Do You" by Spoon (Alt)
"Inside Out" by Spoon (Alt)
"Dreamers" by Savoir Adore (chillwave)
"Housebroken Man" by Quiet Life (Blues/Southern)
"Shifting Sands" by Citroen (Alt Rock)
"Man I Need" by Jagwar Ma (Alt)
"Here Comes the Night Time" by Arcade Fire (Alt Indie)
"Seconds" by Ghost Loft (Chill/Dance)
"Till Sunrise(ft Mammals)" by Goldroom (Dance/Electronic)
"Hanging On" by Active Child (Alt)
"Summer(ft Superhumanoids" by Mmoths (chillwave/electronic)
"Search Your Soul" by Stop Light Observations (Blues/Rock)
"Wolf" by Now Now (Electronic/Chill)
"Time Between" by Bear in Heaven (Indie/Alt)
"Between Two Points" by Glitch Mob (Electronic)
"My Silver Lining" by First Aid Kit (Alt Indie/Western)
"Twin" by Oslo Parks (Indie Pop/Dance)
"Stolen Youth(Segal Remix) by Roots Manuva (Hip Hop)
"Come Say Hello" by Superhumanoids (Electronic Indie)
"March of the Pigs(NIN Cover)" by Superhumanoids (Electronic Indie)
"Tongues" by Joywave (Dance)
"Ten Tonne Skeleton by Royal Blood (Alt Rock)
"Touched" by Vast (Alt Rock)
"Trouble Town" by Jake Bugg (folk)
Tragic and Magic" by Naive Thieves (Indie Rock)

Everyday...
is a brand new start in a dogs eyes
anything can happen and yet they don't fear the dawn of a new day
Even when a dog just is repeating the same routine day in and day out...
a dog still finds that spark and joy from whatever it is they are doing!
Lucky dogs know pure joy on a daily basis.
You never see a dog slowly enter a pond but rather jump right in!
A dog can bring joy and companionship to families and total strangers.
A dog can alert us to storms, danger and even diseases!
Most importantly, a dog never aspires to be more than what he or she is; a dog.
I am gratefully fine with that as they have taught me 3 things...
1. Always be a a loyal friend 2. Find something to be excited about daily and 3. ALWAYS jump into joy; NEVER wade into it.

Delicious Chocolate Cocoa Protein Shake

High Protein Chocolate Shake!

So, I aim to keep my body and mind in tip top shape and sometimes I fail lol, but it's important to keep going.  I would like to share some of my recipes I use to help all of you out there who may need some help.  These recipes have worked for me so far so I hope it can do the same for you all enjoy!

Ingredients:
1 scoop chocolate whey protein powder(vanilla works also)
1 cup dark chocolate Silk almond milk(again vanilla can be substituted here)
2 tsp nestle cocoa powder
2 cups water

(Optional)
1/3 cup plain greek yogurt
1 tbs peanut or almond butter
2 cups water instead or with milk for a lower calorie drink(the taste WILL suffer)

Directions:
1) Fill shaker bottle(cup of choice) with 2 cups milk first then add your whey protein and cocoa.
2)Mix or shake ingredients well until there are no gross lumps present then just enjoy!

*If using optional items I HIGHLY recommend mixing the PB and Yogurt first then add to container.

Macronutrients:

Protein 26g Fat 4g  Carbs 24g
*All items listed Protein 36g  Fat 12g  Carbs 30g

Calories 228
*359 with all ingredients listed

I should really exercise today; do I really have to?

Just a few short years ago I felt this way and i'm not going I still have those few days when I need to change my perspective about exercise to get started.  Most people out in the world start off believing that it's just that physical hurdle they need to overcome when it's the exact opposite!  The mental game that is being plaid by your own minds is most of the battle.  I cannot remember a time I EVER regretted a completed workout but damned if I told myself everything in the books to deter the start of it.  

It's not just a physical mind set but mostly a constant mental battle within ones self that takes place everyday and I think it's very illogical and hilarious to be honest.  We are in this nearly constant state of mind that we should at least get up off the couch and move our butts and when we do this strange phenomenon happens called "perspiration" or sweating lol.  I know it's hard from personal experience with knee injuries, shoulder and back pain and I want to tell everyone it DOES get easier.

Just like if you were to stop at your local convenience store everyday; you would most likely get to know a few folks working there.  At first it feels strange, annoying and maybe even a little bit painful but you know what happens when you keep repeating that routine?  It doesn't feel painful or strange or annoying anymore; your use to the repetition and although I am speaking mostly about relationships here I hope you can see the connection it has to other aspects in our lives like exercise, staying in shape but most important just to stay healthy.

If you've read this far than I salute you; reading one guys opinion on the Internet isn't always a good time and I am not officially any kind of author.  I just know what I have had to deal with in my transformation and when I see someone who out there running, cycling, walking, lifting whatever it may be I instantly give respect for the dedication and the little sacrifices they might have made to the betterment of themselves.  -Matthew