NOLA is doing it's thing with ensuring the world still knows it's a third world country, the niner's are fast asleep in their route running, and I can only hope Bane intervenes to give us some entertainment. Here's 57 things I believe are perfect- not in any order, just 57 things.
The Corvette- It's America's perfect mix between the muscle car and a sports car.
Tag Heur Monaco watch- Classic, beautiful, stunning. A watch you can be proud to wear under any circumstance.
Sriacha- The Rooster RULES!!!!!
Adidas Superstar's- The originals, white and black. Run DMC made these famous to the masses but those of us who rocked Samba's and Gazzelle's were already well aware of them.
That space in-between a woman's back and butt when her back is arched. Whatever this is called it should be in our vernacular more.
James Bond Movies- Daniel Craig is the best bond; blasphemy I know but also true. The writing and return to what Albert R Broccli envisioned in his original material has given life to a franchise driven by gimmicks and bond driving a freaking Z4. Thank You, thank you very much.
Sitting around a fire outdoors. Maybe it's etched in our caveman DNA but the bond of fire and outdoors is magic.
Mexican Food- If you don't love it we can't friends.
Medium rare plus cooked ribeye steaks
The Jalapeno- Kind of goes with number 9, but it's so much more than that. Add it to anything and make it better. ANYTHING.
Ayn Rand, 'The Fountainhead'- Everyone knows 'Atlas Shrugged', but I love the complications and confusion of the precursor. I also appreciate how there isn't 40 pages of a manifesto in this one while relating very much to Roark and Dominique's relationship. I assume that's how mine will develop at some point.
Marmot Guide Down Vest- I don't know how Marmot makes it so warm- it's 650 fill down but I think they also line it with magic heat batteries. You'll never be cold with it or the Zeus down jacket.
Coozies- personal, keeps the beverage cold, and portable.
'Newton's Cradle' by Ludovico Einaudi & PMCE Parco delle Musica Contemporanea Ensemble- it sounds strange but I listen to this before every soccer game. Every game.
Reef Flip Flops- I have 4 pairs, I prefer the Fanning's and the Playa series but everyone has their own favorites. They last forever, are ridiculously comfortable like their slogan says, and stylish.
The fan cheers at an English football match- "U-N-I-T-E-D, United are the team for mewith a nick nack paddy wack give the dog a bone;why don't City F*** off home". MAN U
Watching the sunrise from a beach
Payday candy bars- It's not as flashy as Snickers or have the following as M&M's but it's my favorite.
Family Guy- I could watch episodes of Brian and Stewie for years on end
Sitting on a Patio with friends having a cold beer
Fast and Furious Franchise- Yeah, yeah, yeah. I don't care what you say, it's great. It dips a lot in places but overall it's fantastic for guys. Cars, girls, faster cars, exotic locations, and more cars.
The little Ticket- 1310 AM. Sports talk radio that is so much more. I never would've thought talk radio would be a focus of my day. P1's unite over baby arm, we're having fun here, no?
Vans Original Checker slip on's
Seared scallops
Girls with tattoo's- Not that stupid tramp stamp stuff, but the well designed or throughout work which shows both the artist's and personality of the individual. Also, if you're under 25 the neck tattoo instantly signals giving up on life.
Sunglasses
William Shatner as Denny Crane- His Boston Legal character was genius, genius I tell you!
Led Zepplin "Hey, Hey, What can I don"- John Marshall and I used to wail this song in Austin. The chorus rings true to this day of romance and heartbreak.
Sugar Skulls
JM's Laugh- When she's laughing then RM is happy, when RM is happy JM is happy and that means the world is a beautiful place.
SQL Server- Orcale and SAP don't have a clue and SAS is sitting at the kids table.
Coffee
Lionel Messi- the best player in the world. and he's 5'6".
The Joe Rogan Experience- His podcast has introduced me to so many new information outlets. Tim Ferriss, Dave Asprey, Cara Santa Maria, Bert Kreicher, Ari Shaffir, Joey Diaz, Shane Smith, all of these folks entertain me for days.
Clint Dempsey- A Texan in the EPL?
BBQ- Brisket and ribs with some sausage. Smoke it, grill it, sauce or no sauce, either way and I'm there.
Nappanook- This red wine is what the Domaine vineyards deem not worthy enough for Domaine. I'm too impressed to see what Domaine considers quality grapes and try their top stock.
Bulletproof Coffee- Dave Asprey started this. Single source organic coffee, 1 Tbls MCT oil, 1 Tbls organic grass fed non-salted butter. Brew the coffee, add to a blender with the rest, mix and drink.
Jay Z, 'Brooklyn We Go Hard'- Such a catchy hook it makes you want to C walk. If you don't know what C Walking is, ask Ericka or someone else from Central. Br-ook-ly-n...
The feel of a big city at night- The country always feels like it's slumbering at night but the City has a vibe like an addict who is been off blow 3 weeks and could crack at any moment. Restless; the eye of a tornado with bright lights.
Quenten Tarinto- Some people hate him, but his direction is perfect. He keeps getting better too! He followed up Kill Bill with Inglorious Bastards which he followed up with Django Unchained.
Zoe Saldana
Deluxe 57 at Mi Cocina- Cheese Enchilada, Chcken Enchilada, Beef Enchilada, Beef Taco, Cheese Taco, Rice and Beans. Feeds 2 normal sized people with left overs or one fat kid (Arrow pointing clearly at self)
Cole Hahn Shoes- At first the dress shoes are stiff. Real leather and craftsmanship means forcible anal rape in prison is almost more appealing then the break in preiod. After that, they are wonderful and the praise from the opposite sex on your attention to detail (ahem, having great shoes) will rain down in buckets. Please buy kiwi and keep those bad boy's shined too!
Trudy's Mexican Martini- It's only in the Austin area but it's worth going. Hit up Salt Lick while you're there and Wahoo's.
Gap 1969 Standard fit jeans- Having 17.5" calves and quads to match means finding jeans is up there with a prostate exam. When you find a pair that fits great you horde them. Se7en used to make one pair that fit, same with Buffalo and Joe's Jeans. Now the standard fit is slim and the slim is spandex. I want a regualr standard fit that doesn't static cling my legs, Gap does this. I just hate going in there...
Ghostbar & Craft closing at the W- The world is a better place without either in Dallas
Front pocket Wallets- RM screamed the virtues of these for years. When I finally tied it his "Your sciatic nerve will thank you" was spot on. Three years without out going back. Men, you're a savage if you rock the traditional wallet.
Vegas Bomb- Pandora's Box was opened when the first bartender concocted this.
Monet, 'Sunset in Venice'- While too personal and complicated to explain I have a hand painted impression from an artist who was local with it's own story.
Rap-Nas, Drake, Lil Wayne, Slim Thug, 2 Pac, Biggie...
The first kiss- It can take on so many forms; innocent, messy, overdue, sweet, but it's always great.
Ironing- I love the symmetry involved in ironing. Making the razor sharp lines in dress shirts and slacks appeals to me in a calming manner.
Boston Teran, 'God is a Bullet'- I've owned the paperback 4 times and each time I lent it out it was never returned. Now I have a copy on my iPad so its safe. The pace of the story and descriptive elements are so unique Read this.
Porsche 911- Beauty that transcends time. It's cheese, but the best way I know how to describe a car whose design is largely unchanged since development by Ferdinand Porsche. One day.. one day...
Traveling solo- Something to be said for being on your own schedule and doing whatever you want to do.
Endless conversations with friends- I'm convinced if you put me and a select group of 10 friends in a room we would fix the worlds problems over the course of a night. We just need a case of shiner, some red wine, steak, seafood, chips with salsa and queso and we'll bang that shit out. It's not that difficult and we wouldn't be dealing with any lobbyist. In fact I'm pretty sure every time I've gone camping, out in Austin, a long trip, oversea's or had a long Tuesday night dinner I've solved it ten fold. Just don't let me present it, I have zero filter and I'd (purposely) slip in some very politically incorrect language. Seriously though, those are the best moments...
