Today, I Discovered an Affinity for White Wine

World of Warcraft WoW Springtime is FLYING by in New York right now, plus or minus the occasional torrential downpour. It has to be a side-effect of global warming because somethings giving in the atmosphere. Thankfully, it was a short-lived allergy season for me this year as we approach that sweet, sweet time of year where people bid adieu to their college lives. I remember graduating to the tune of constant partying amidst constant crying (think the final battle scene from The Last Samurai, except with partying). Was it really one year ago that I graduated from NYU? ::gasp:: #oldness

Congratulations to EVERYONE graduating, get ready for your life to change in major ways when you realize a) the new typical weekend"nightlife" = texting all of your friends only to realize that nobody really wants to go out b) instead, getting housed on the weekdays is not only totally acceptable but a great story to tell colleagues the next day. and c) Friday is Pink Shirt Day. As the Czech would say, Na Zdravi!

Today, I  put on my classy-hat (see right) and tried to put my French white wine tasting class to use. A few weeks ago, I went on a wine-tasting adventure with some Gurls from work in an attempt to gain some classiness. But then I thought about it and realized there is one reason and one reason only why anyone under the age of 50 40 should ever pays for such a class. DUH. Among many secrets learned that day (besides the fact that I suck at wine tasting. who really cares what the differnece is between high acidity and low acidity anyway?!!), was that I would give drinking white wine on the regular a chance. And the verdict? I think Drake said it best.

In MTN, I've started moving away from the more beginner-oriented classes and more towards the "intermediate" realm oooooooooooo. This means more work with the dreaded pads (think what boxing trainers hold in their hands during workout sessions). Working with pads allows you to use a lot more force with your punches/kicks so it brings a whole new dimension to the workout. I thought I was in good shape before, but this stuff is TOUGH. Last week I could barely walk around the office but truth be told - No Pain, No Gain. Next time I have a good sparring round, I'll post the play by play here. Watch out, Warrior Dash 2k11.

I have also started booking plans to visit the mythical Chi-town in a  few weeks. I'm pretty excited, as I've owed both Lupe Fiasco & my man Sp!ke a visit for quite some time. Yay - I can cross it off my list!!

Mental List #218: Places I Want To Go

-Machu Picchu (Life Goal)

-Los Angeles (Long Term Goal)

-Chicago (Long term Goal)

-The Highline in NYC (Summer Goal - it's a shame I've never been wah /hint)

-Dairy Queen (Short Term Goal)

-Taco Bell (Shorter Term Goal...must...go...soon..)

Finally in the Music World, I am SO hyped for Joe Budden's newest album, Mood Muzik 4.5, to be released in late May. Anyone true to the hip hop game has to give the man respect - his lines are not only catchy, but can be both clever and deep at the same time. That, and he's a really funny guy (peep him on twitter, esp. on #sundressdays) Is there anyone with a Jersey affiliation who didn't scream "Let me just make the statement loud and clear, Jersey's HERE!"during Fire? Anyone???

On that note, here's my favorite song from his last mixtape. Cheers.

Stuck in the Moment
I can’t explain it, I just gotta embrace it
But something got me feeling this way
Instead of running, I’m waiting here for it
Cause nothin ever felt this great
I’m stuck in the moment
Stuck in the moment, the moment
Stuck in the moment, the moment
Stuck in the moment


Peace & Love,
MKP