Sunburn, Baby, Burn

A few days ago I was at the park, doing my usual workout routine.  Shirtless, of course!  Anyway, the next day I noticed something I haven't seen in ages: skin peeling off my shoulders.  Sunburn 101!!!  I was shocked!  I mean, I haven't burned since...well...since forever!  And, in all honesty, I've been living under a false assumption that dark skin like mine doesn't burn easily.  Well, suffice it to say that when I worked out today, I simply kept my friggin' shirt on!  I don't want anymore of my precious skin to be harmed like that.  I love the sun, God knows I do, but I don't wanna bake in it, then disappear 'cause my skin peels off!  Geez!

To treat peeling skin from sunburn, peep THIS!

The End

Today marked the last day of one of my favorite gigs to work: E3 (Electronic Entertainment Expo).  The event lasts three days and brings together up to 50,000 folks who harbor an insane appreciation for video games!  Well, 49,999 folks.  'Cause I ain't one of the video game nerds enthusiasts!  However, I love, love, love working the event for Disney!  This year, I was the go-to guy for the redemption of a special freebie: Oswald ears hat with personalized, name embroidery!  We must have given out 4000 or more of those hats!  And they look nice, so I hope everybody who got one, loves 'em!

Because of my seemingly indefatigable energy, I was asked if I'd work another three-day gig in Atlanta two weeks from now.  Of course, I accepted the offer!  I haven't been on a plane since 2009, so it'll be nice just to fly somewhere else for a change.  And on somebody else's dime!  Haaa!  Anyway, it's back to reality now, but I'll always harbor fond memories of my three days of E3 bliss!!!

Johnnyswim Sings Swimmingly

The recent death of singing superstar, DONNA SUMMER, has prompted me to read her autobiography and listen to all songs Donna.  Well, I also stumbled across the music of her youngest daughter, AMANDA SUDANO-RAMIREZ.  The beautiful young lady, along with her husband, Abner, form a group called, JOHNNYSWIM.  And, goodness gracious, they sound good!!!!!  This little ditty, ANNIE, is my fave thus far!  I've gotta hear more!  Donna truly passed down some incredible, vocal genes!!!!

NoHo Park Gym Bunny

After waiting over a year, the residents of North Hollywood finally have our new, outdoor gym open for business!

Already, one of the pieces of equipment needs to be repaired, but that hasn't stopped the crowds from enjoying what's left!

I, for one, have heralded the coming of the new equipment for the past year or so, but find that I'd rather walk over to Woodbridge Park to use their equipment instead.  Why?  Because the pull-up bars at Woodbridge are more to my liking.

Well, today, I'm walkin' my butt over to the NoHo equipment and am determined to get a good workout in anyway!

Okay, the main reason I'm going back to NoHo Park is because I need to return a book to the NoHo Library which is right across the street from the park!

So, NoHo Park and new equipment, here I come!!!

One Step At A Time

I'm beginning this week by slowly but surely ridding myself of activities that don't propel me toward living the life I KNOW I'm supposed to be living.  Some of those activities are to me like crack, crystal meth and alcohol are to drug addicts.  I CAN reach the heights of my destiny.  One step at a time.

Be Still

Pastor Touré Roberts

I sit in the church.  I truly/wholly/deeply hear his message.  I agree with it.  But applying it to my everyday life is the struggle.  I've gotta be still.  I've gotta take a deep breath.  And I've gotta pray/meditate on changing my life.  And the whole while I'm praying/meditating, I'm GONNA be saying, THANK YOU, Touré Roberts.


"Be still, and know that I am God: I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth." --- Psalm 46:10

Mutant Zombies From Da Hood

All this talk in the news about zombie-like attacks is a little frightening.  First, Miami, then Maryland.  Every day there seems to be a new one.  All I've gotta say is, STAY AWAY FROM DRUGS!  'Cause each and every one of these events seems to be drug related.  Say, 'No,' to drugs!!!