I LIVE and 5 favorites

It has been a really ( that needs to be underlined more than once for the mere understatement) long time since my last post, and for my few readers I apologize.  For the past few months I have been traveling up too Chicago and seeing a team of doctors as I went through tests, pokes, scans and will now become the worlds next superhero with the amount of radiation that is on my body. You can submit awesome name, what you think my powers will be power and costume idea's below.

Good news is I have answers for almost everything now.  I also found out how truly awesome and special my body is with doing the whole Darwin thing and trying to adapt to what is going on.  I may be only about one in 200 people for what I have but my body would not take that and decided to try adapt, improvise, and attempt to overcome.  The outlook is a surgery to fix an issue with my kidney aneurysm within the next coming month or two, and than monitor, the remaining issue with my kidney and aortic artery.  The coming surgery will not put me out of the woods completely but it will make me less high risk.

 And now with that update let's get the the real reason I blog, to be funny, and to share my current likes, and so I give to you my current 5 favorites.

1.  T Swifts new song.  I went through the " I WILL NOT LISTEN TO IT!!" stage and than finally did once another fellow blogger shared it.  She made me laugh and smile.  You go T Swift.

2.

ALS is a horrid disease and if you have facebook you have seen the ice bucket challenge all over it.  My main issue with the it was the worry of it becoming just another fad, and people not donating money and just doing the challenge to say they did it.  A few days ago I saw Anthony's video and was moved.  He is 26 and has ALS.  All my health issues are scary but not ALS scary and he is so brave for making the video that he did.  I urge you to watch the whole thing and if you have not already give to the ALS foundation or even his personal fund page.

3.

I am sorry if I made your cry.... Baby Groot will make it better....

4.

Buzzfeed has a wealth of videos where both America's and their oversea's counterparts try foreign food.  This one is one of my favorites.

5.

This also makes me laugh every time, mostly because I feel like I am watching myself on camera, and timers are for cowards.  I also now have Pizza and wine night...

Hope you are all having an great weekend and don't forget to be awesome. 

Five Favorite

1. Aussie 3 Minute Miracle

I was super hesitant to try this stuff because I cannot stand the smell of Aussie products.  However when I got my hairs cut last month the sassy gay hair dresser went on and on about how thick curly hair needs a deep conditioner and that my dry scalp issues were because I was not using one.  He recommend this stuff and promised it did not have that "terrible" Aussie smell.  He was right in so many way. 

2. Izze Sparkling Pomegranate juice.

I have not had this stuff since I visited my bro in The Big Apple years ago and I now know why.  It is super addicting!  It has the right amount of sweet and tangy along with a bit of fizz to make you think you are drinking something like pop.  A single can is 90 calories and has 70% real fruit juice.  Izze also partners with Global Education Fund to help provide the much needed education for children around the world.  Downside is that 4 can cost almost 5 dollars, so it is a drink that I savor down to the last drop.

3. If you have not seen Pitched Perfect I insist you do, and do so soon.  After listening to the songs on youtube nonstop I decided to buy the album via iTunes.  Best decision of the week, and I still cannot stop listing to the album and this song in particular:

4. NonStick Pans/ Pots.  All my previous pan were given to me when a friend moved, so I originally did not have to buy any pot or pans.  Going on four years later and well, they were falling apart.  They would cause the burners to smoke and once I started finding bits of black pot specks in my food I knew it was time to buy new ones.  I went with the cheaper Walmart pot and pan set and boy is there a huge difference when cooking with nonstick.  They even caused me to exclaim earlier this week, "Sweet Jesus so this is what this luxury is like!" 

5.  Central Air.  I grew up with it, and even in the dorm I had it so I did not know what I had till it was gone.  The past three years at my old apartment made summer feel like I was near the boarder of hell with the little box air conditioner that was LOUD and only cooled down the living room, leaving the bedroom a hot sticky mess.  When I moved I made it a requirement for my new place to A. have a bathtub and B. Have central air.  I struck gold with both and got the extra bonus of having a super nice place, nice quiet neighbors, and excellent landlords.  Blessing accepted. 

Little Known Facts that now You Know!

5 think you most likely did not know about me (unless your name is Shea)

1.  I have had a book dedicated to me:

My Brother Adam is an amazing author and even more amazing guy.  I recommend his books, and if I had to pick a favorite it would be Punkzilla.  List of books here!



2. I have a birth mark on my right eyelid that when rarely noticed I get "HOW DID YOU GET A BLACK EYE!!!"  



3. At the age of 14 I had a bone eating tumor removed from my upper left arm and a bone graft done.  The bone graft was donated cadaver bone (dead guy/girl) and it was their Fibula.  Hence why I have a wicked scar on my arm.  



4.  I got to go to a movie premere when my brother was in the movie RENT.  This included stylist both makeup, hair and clothing,  the red carpet, and some famous people!  

Adam Pascal

Jesse Martin

Wilson Jermaine Heredia

Taye Diggs

 Chris Columbus! 

My brother and I the day after!

As you can see I have some talent in my family, but talent aside they are both amazing guys.

5.  I do not have a favorite color.  

Top 5

One the the greatest joys of my life has been becoming a godmother.  However sometimes I say things that make me question any further godchildren.

The top 5 are:

1.  When mother of my godson was saying he will not sleep more than 3 hours at a time at night; "I have a small bottle of whisky in my trunk, we can always rub that on his gums."

2.  When older brother of my adorable godson will not stay in bed; "That is what cages are for."

3. When godson fall and starts to cry; " eh what does not kill him will make him stronger."

4. When older brother throws a temper tantrum; " Life is so hard right now, but you know what it is only gonna get harder!"

5. and lastly.  " You can always lock him in his room, and put food through the doggie 
door." 


Good thing both parents know I will never act upon these things and continue to let me come around.

And man do I love these boys!


Oh and there is also this.... but if taught I am in charge of the medical bills.... http://slowrobot.com/i/43468