haha i stumbled across this video and loved it, i would definitely fly southwest for this! haha


oh and i cam across this too. way too ill not to post in my blog! 8-)

FORGET ABOUT ITTTTT

man haven't updated in awhile. life has just been a blur these past few weeks with the preparation of school and moving stuff in and out and buying appliances and furniture and unloading stuff its been a smidgen hectic. I NEED A DAMN JOB. maybe i should stop being picky and just get employed already because my money sure is dwindling down...

in other news, my new life out here in Edmond has been rather boring, uneventful, and sometimes even depressing. lol. but whatever i suppose it has to be like this in order for me to focus on my schoolwork. i just wish there were more of my friends living closer or in Edmond. and i miss the homecooked meals and cable television. haha

of course, there are many things i would love to purchase right now, but with my financial situation going downhill i cant buy anything. especially since i have to buy books for school...whatta pain in the ass..but i will have to make sure to get one of these slim downed PS3 when they drop!


all right i think this is a sufficient enough update. until next time!

oh uh oh oh!

this video is too ill. clean and simple, but very effective.
my favorite of the year so far.

I'm a loner Dotty.

just came back from my brisk jog at the park and now im bored again! man these past few days have been super uneventful..sucky. Well i am here to provide you reading material and photos to occupy your time should you ever get as bored as me! lol anyways i was browsing around on the internet like i always do and i stumbled upon these photos and a video too! CHECK IT OUT its pretty damn SICK!





CMON YOU CANT TELL ME THATS NOT DOPE AS F@#K! haha man if i had the money to get one of those id get it in a heartbeat! see me gettin my dolphin on at the lake homies! haha

NEXT. im all about designer items and design innovations. Whether it be from clean aesthetics to quality materials, craftsmanship or pushing the envelope in design, but i think these pushed the envelope off the damn table! i applaud the effort in design, but i honestly dont see anybody wearing these...or maybe its just me? designed by maison martin margiela these will be out soon with a hefty price tag, so for those of you who are rich and want to draw attention to yourselves be my guest and get a pair!


all right that concludes this episode! adios peoples!

VASSSUUPP it's me KEVO!

back again to blog! lets see whats new in the life? nothing actually! my life is probably as boring as they come, but im okay with that i suppose. Recently picked up jogging ive been goin 3 nights in a row now and hopefully it wont just be a spur of the moment thing bc i actually do enjoy it although i get fatigued a little faster then id like lol but maybe my stamina and endurance will get better with time. Im moving stuff into my new apartment in 1 week! im pretty excited, but not excited about making alot of 45 minute trips to edmond to move everything...
anyways here a 3 piece artwork i did awhile back. I just took it out of the display case at OCCC. definitely one of my favorites!

CANT WAIT FOR THESE TO COME OUT! its going to be awhile though...spring 2010...lame, but either way consider these copped! im definitely not passing these up! vans x crooks & castles ftw! SO CLEAANNNN!

in other fashion news, kanye wests clothing line titled "pastelle" is under works or has been under works i should say. I just got done looking at some pics on his website, some of the stuff is pretty rad, but some i could definitely pass on lol thats mr. west for ya. check it out at http://pastelleclothing.com/
Lastly, i cant wait for the fall! start uco fulltime! living on my own! anddddd so many dope drops from my favorite brands are coming in the fall! got to see a couple lookbook pics for august and im excited for it to be put into full production! way to take my money streetwear! anyways im done ranting, adios amigos!

bloggabloggablogga

Havent been in much of a blogging mood lately. My cousin has come and gone, feels like it was way too fast. It was nice having him around to take my mind off things and the monotony of everything. These days just seem to have been running into each other and next thing ya know its been a week! time is a crazy thing though, i actually need it to speed up to the end of the month so the galpal will be back home and my final paycheck at my job before i embark to edmond to live and try and find new employment! Oddly enough im actually ready for school to roll around. Ive found a little spark of motivation knowing i am not that far behind from my bachelors degree as i thought i was, just gotta make sure to pack those summer classes in hard come 2010. I got so bored today i decided to paint. I'm probably the worst painter there is, only because i really go i nto it with no plan whatsoever...its like whatever comes out comes out haha and this is a perfect example of what and how i painted today.



anyways im really thinkin about selling some music equipment such as my keyboard, my amp, and my electric guitar. so if anybody is reading this and is interested and or knows anyone thats interested lemme know! all right, that concludes tonights entry. Hopefully i wont go this long again without an update! adios!

Just so you know.

I found this to be a good read and also an informative one at that. A Great tribute to MJ since his funeral was today and I hope you take the time to read this.
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In an era where everybody is twittering and text-messaging their lives away, a well-thought out essay that extends past 140 characters is quickly becoming a thing of the past.

But when our universe lost its brightest star on June 25, 2009, I felt a deep, overwhelming sadness that I haven't experienced in many years and I felt moved to say....something.

My hero, Michael Joseph Jackson, is dead.

Honestly I'm still trying to process it, almost like the loss of a much-loved family member. I mean, hell, to many of us Michael WAS family. Much like Nike, or Coca-Cola, or McDonalds, Michael Jackson wasn't so much a person as he was a living, breathing, American institution; a ubiquitous force that has seemingly existed forever and one that we couldn't imagine a world without. Seeing Michael onstage was less like watching a musician perform and more akin to witnessing a magician at work.

But contrary to his otherworldly stage presence and magical aura, the man we called The King of Pop proved to be a mere mortal. And now my hero, Michael Joseph Jackson, is dead.

What isn't dead, unfortunately, is the cloud of false accusations, unsubstantiated rumors, myths, slander, and outright lies that surround his life and his legacy. The greatest myth regarding Michael Jackson is that he was a pedophile who preyed on young children.

It is my belief now, just as it was 16 years ago, that the charges brought against Michael during his 1993 sexual abuse case were false. The allegations made by Jordan Chandler (the accuser) and his father Evan Chandler always seemed suspect to me for a few reasons:

1. Ask the average parent whether they'd want justice or money for their abused child and more than likely they'd say justice, if for no other reason than to protect their child (and other children) from a future attack. The fact that Evan Chandler was willing to essentially let Michael off the hook for a few million (reportedly 2-3), made their case seem like a well-orchestrated extortion attempt. In regards to the case, Evan was later caught on tape saying, "If I go through with this, I win big time. There's no way I lose. I will get everything I want and they will be destroyed forever...Michael's career will be over." Notice that homeboy ain't mention jack shit about his son. So much for being a concerned father...

2. Generally when victims of abuse come out with allegations against someone, other victims come forward to corroborate their story (i.e. the Catholic Church scandal, where a few parties came forward and it later led to thousands).

Very rarely do child molesters stop at just one kid, or even two for that matter. An alleged pedophile with only two accusers is kinda like an alleged serial killer with only one body. Or an alleged sneaker addict with only two pairs of Jordans in his closet. It just doesn't make any logical sense, nor does it coincide with the recurring psychological characteristics of most people who fall into those categories.

In the case of Michael Jackson vs. the Chandler family, not a single corroborating witness could be found to help prosecute the case and after raids were conducted on several of Jackson's homes, no hard evidence of sexual abuse was gathered.

Michael later settled the Chandler case out of court, not as an admission of guilt, but at the behest of his lawyers and financial advisors who warned him that a criminal trial could cost him millions of dollars in legal fees, as well as the loss of hundreds of millions in touring and endorsement revenue. With the Chandler case finally over, Michael continued to tour and released his greatest hits package “HIStory” in 1995. Ten years later though, he would face another trial that, in my opinion, would be the one to literally and figuratively, kill him.

Martin Bashir’s heinous, Machiavellian documentary “Living With Michael Jackson” aired in 2003. It was in this documentary that Mike (albeit foolishly) talked about his fondness for sharing his bed with children, and was seen holding hands with a young boy. Shortly afterwards the young boy from the documentary, 13 year-old Gavin Arvizo (a cancer survivor who had all his medical bills paid for by Michael), accused him of sexual abuse.

When Mike’s case against Arvizo hit airwaves in 2005, I must admit that I had my doubts. Much like the Chris Rock joke, I too shook my head in disbelief and said “ANOTHER kid!?! Mike, what the fuck?!! How could you be THAT stupid?!?!” As the case unraveled though, the financial motivations of the accuser’s family became much more apparent.

Similar to the Chandler case from ‘93, the prosecution couldn’t produce any credible witnesses to corroborate Arvizo’s testimony against Michael. Many of the prosecution’s witnesses were either former employees of Michael who had financial disputes with him, or had criminal convictions themselves. Arvizo’s testimony contradicted previous statements he’d made to officials saying that nothing ever took place between him and Michael, and Arvizo’s mother Janet Arvizo, an eccentric woman with a prior conviction for welfare fraud, single-handedly killed the case with her flippant remarks on the witness stand and overall bizarre courtroom behavior.

Actor Macaulay Culkin came forward in Michael’s defense and testified that no inappropriate behavior ever took place during their many times together, as did many other associates who had spent time at Neverland. Ultimately, Michael emerged from the Arvizo case with a Not Guilty verdict on all counts, but it proved to be a pyrrhic victory. The damage was already done. In the court of popular opinion, The King of Pop was an unrepentant child molestor.

When defending Michael Jackson against his detractors, I am often asked if I would let one of my sons sleep over at his house. The answer is no. Shit, I wouldn't let my sons sleep over at YOUR house. But that doesn't make you a pedophile, it just makes me a concerned and protective dad who doesn’t leave his kids around people I personally don’t know well enough to trust.

When it came to children, the only thing Michael was guilty of in my opinion, was naivete. While cuddling in the bed with children isn't technically illegal, it does violate several social norms; norms that a man who dresses funny, lives at an amusement park and refers to himself as “Peter Pan” would certainly pay a higher price for breaking. When I hear the tales of Michael laying in bed with those children, watching movies, tickling, and engaging in general horseplay, it sounds less like the work of a pedophile and more like the actions of a man trying to experience a childhood he never had.

During his investigation for the Arvizo trial, Michael was examined by Dr. Stan Katz, a clinical psychologist who concluded that Michael didn’t fit the profile of a pedophile but instead that of a regressed 10 year old, an analysis which I agree with wholeheartedly. I mean after all, only a person with the simple, unsuspecting mind of a child could truly believe they could sleep in the same bed as their pre-pubescent buddies and not pay a price for it.

Still, the most saddening myth surrounding Michael’s life is that he was ashamed to be Black. During the mid 80’s, in the midst of his ever-changing skin complexion and facial features, popular opinion in the Black community was that Mike was a sellout. This was an opinion that would unfortunately haunt him for the rest of his life, but a closer look reveals quite the opposite.

As echoed by my man Scorpeze of the house music duo Windimoto in his excellent blog, Michael Jackson never tried to disown or separate himself from his Blackness at any point in his career. In fact, he was probably the most openly pro-Black pop entertainer of his time. Michael Jackson ashamed to be Black? I mean, this was the same guy who:

-portrayed Black people as kings and queens in ancient Egypt ("Remember the Time" video)
-called Tommy Mottola (his then label boss) a devil and a racist
-sang "white man's gotta make a change" live on the Grammies in '88
-sang about a beautiful African woman in "Liberian Girl"
-featured an African chant at the end of "Wanna Be Startin Somethin"
-donated over $25 million to the United Negro College Fund
-sang "I ain't scared of no sheets" in "Black or White" and upped the ante by morphing into a BLACK PANTHER at the video's end
-wrote a song called "They Don't Really Care About Us," with a Spike Lee-directed video that featured prisoners raising the Black power fist
-uhhh “We Are The World” and USA for Africa, anyone?

What about this man wasn’t Black enough? Was it his battle with vitiligo and how it caused skin discoloration? Was it his excessive facial surgeries, due I’m sure in no small part to the teasing and ridicule he faced about his looks as a teenager?

Why did we turn our collective backs on a man who always reminded us that he never forgot who he was, or more importantly, whose he was?

This essay is my plea to all people who consider themselves a fan of Michael Jackson, but especially to Black people: Don't let them talk about our Brother. Don’t let his naysayers convict him of crimes that were never proven. Don't let people reduce the memory of one of our greatest heroes to that of a weird guy who wore a shiny glove and molested little boys.

When Elvis Presley died, did the media remember him as an overweight, drug-abusing racist who dated a 14 year-old, or was he eulogized as The King of Rock and Roll?

When Woody Allen dies, do you think the media will focus on the controversy behind him marrying his own stepdaughter, or on the films "Annie Hall" and "Manhattan" and how great they were? (Ditto for Jerry Lee Lewis, the rock and roll pioneer who married his 13-year old cousin.)

When people accuse Michael of being a pedophile or a child molester, ask them to provide hard evidence. Ask them to provide an opinion rooted in fact, rather than one based on gossip, hearsay, and conjecture. Chances are, they won't be able to. The Black community has done a great disservice in not reciprocating the love that Michael Jackson showed us when he was alive. The least we can do in honoring his death is ensure that his legacy is remembered properly for future generations.

Was Michael Jackson a weirdo? Of course he was a weirdo.

But maybe if you had been in the public eye since you were 7, had grown ass women throwing themselves at you since you were 13, suffered physical abuse at the hands of your father, watched your father and older brothers engage in sex with groupies on tour as a child, were called "Big Nose" and "ugly" by both family members AND fans, developed a skin disease that took away the one thing you repeatedly expressed your pride for, and spent the last half of your life as the most famous person on Earth, you'd probably be a bit of a weirdo too.

I am not attempting to paint Michael Jackson as a saint, as no man ever lives up to such a lofty title. But to me, the phrase “no good deed goes unpunished” seems to sum up Michael Jackson’s life more than ever.

Why would people try to tear down a man who constantly used his power, money, and influence to help others?

Why would people express such disgust and contempt for a man who constantly sang of love and peace, and used his talent to entertain, uplift, and inspire millions?

Tell em that its human nature, I suppose...

Rest in Peace, Michael. We love you and will miss you dearly.

MOMMMM! THE MEATLOAF!!!! FUCK!

damn it sure is hard to blog in here everyday i always seem to forget! i did a good job the first couple of days, but as the days began to run together, and with the leaving of my girlfriend for a month i kinda started to feel a bit out of it! but not to fret, i am here once again to pick up where i left off.

so today was pretty chill. Went to work, came home and busted out the ichat with my girlfriend all the way from london. ya know technology never ceases to amaze me. That i can see someone halfway across the globe through one 13inch macbook, one wire and an internet connection. videochat sure as hell beats talkin on the phone! afterwards hit up the gym to play basketball and was happy with my game today we won all 4 games and therefore went undefeated. That always makes me feel good on the drive home. My bestfriend/cousin is flyin in from california tonight to stay for a week. Should be fun! its good to have someone close to me here for a week especially since the other closest person to me is on the other side of the world...anyways its just like old times and i cant wait!

moving on, im really feelin these two hats ive been having my eye on them for awhile, but just never acted on buying them since im just so hesitatnt with my money these days... ill put some more thought into it. lol.


okay. time to hit the shower. adios!

p.s. - Amy, im moving to edmond to go to UCO fulltime! ive been meaning to comment you back but i just keep forgetting!

I WANT MY SON!

NOOO my consecutive days of blogging is ruined! haha actually was too preoccupied to update the blog. oh well, it happens i suppose its time to start a new streak! so my last post mentioned that I wanted the Lakers to re-sign Trevor Arize well guess what?! THEY DIDNT! matter of fact he is going to the houston rockets, but their is a good thing about all this...WE GET RON ARTEST! ive been wanting ron ron on the lakers for quite some time now and now that its going through i couldnt be happier, even though i still wish we could have held onto ariza, but oh well shit happens. best of luck to you ariza and welcome to L.A. Ron Ron!

In other news some flat black murdered out G-shocks just dropped at karmaloop! they look pretty sick, wish i had funds to cop myself one, but i gotta conserve money for the new apartment! anybody wanna give me a loan!? haha

lastly, saw this awhile back and i gotta say this japanese kid is one of the best beat boxers ive ever heard. he kills it!

all right people, ill be checkin back tomorrow!

To infinity and beyond!

okay. today was pretty chill, went to the school and framed one of my art pieces i did a few semesters ago and then went to the gym to play some basketball! Came home and had a nice calm evening with the girlfriend.

anyways ive been thinking...
WTF IS WRONG WITH NIKE? NIKE SB DUNKS to be specific. I used to love Nike Sb's and I used to be on the hunt for the rarest pairs, or the special releases, but seriously wtf is nike doing nowadays? releasing UGLY UGLY UGLY colorways and releasing shit that is way to damn colorful ( to some thats cool, but sorry colorful ass shoes are over and out) i wanna know what happened to the ill colorway combos that didnt scream at your eyes! Sorry Nike but your SB/Dunk line is getting pretty damn shitty and the only thing you got goin in the line is Paul Rodriguez's signature dunks. WTF NIKE WTF NIKE WTF NIKE!? WHY
wolverine and fred flintstone? yeah cute, but no thanks.

okay im done bashing nike.
HEY LAKERS PLEASE DO YOUR BEST TO RE-SIGN TREVOR ARIZA! hes asking for more money, but ya know what the guy deserves it. He stepped up big time for us and ultimately we won the championship!


okay this rant is done. be back in 24 hours!

Milk was a bad choice.

Back on the blog grind! lets see... Yesterday was disappointing. My two teams and I made it to 2 different basketball league championship games just to lose. I fail as a basketball player! haha its all good though, shake it off and get back on the grind next season!

hmmm let us see what is happening in the street wear world. one of my favorite brands, Diamond Supply co. is droppin a Michael Jackson tribute tee this weekend. I think its pretty rad, but wouldnt personally rock it myself (Just dont think i could pull this one off).

anyways...I always make sure to include at least 2 pictures or a video or something to keep the interest of my readers, because lets face it...Most of us come to blogs to see pictures (I do at least) so let us move to Picture #2 which is....drum rollllllll...a screenshot of a project i was working on during the spring. I did in fact complete it and recieved an A and have it mounted in my room!



and last but not least...I am really wanting this Penfield Shawl Cardigan..#1 because it looks sick, #2 because i have a 65% off coupon that marks it down to 54 after shipping and #3 because Penfield is dope! so whats the call? should i pull the trigger?

random posts indeed...but like i mentioned before this blog is about Me and what I like so i guess its not so random. Point is, this post is over and out!

NOOOOO MONICAAAAA!

Mr. West, Kanye West that is has been doing everything under the sun. With the recent release of his hyped Nike Air Yeezys (which people stood in line for 3 days in advance) have long since sold out and the only ones available now are on ebay for well over 700 dollars (I have actually seen a couple pairs go for over $1,000.) Well not to disappoint, Kanye has another shoe coming out in a few weeks with Louis Vuitton. These shoes are definitely sick, but with a price tag of 840 for the boat shoes and 1200 for the hightops...only the well off will be able to buy such an outrageously priced shoe. Made with the craftsmanship and high quality grade materials louis vuitton is known for mixed with the design aesthetics of Kanye West's Imagination, this shoe is a must buy..that is if you have the cheddar!


Anyways, kicked it with some homies yesterday. My boys carlitos, sam, jesse, and big nikolai. Had a pretty cool time. It was good to chill with the boys for a bit. On another note, i need to start going to sleep a little bit earlier...staying up until 4-5am is not so great. Anyways, I got an apartment in edmond I'll be moving in july 24th and will be attending UCO full time...jeez thinkin about it makes me a little bit nervous, but its part of growin up i suppose.

Well I'm just rambling now so I'll leave you with a piece of artwork that makes me chuckle everytime i see it!

Official 2nd post!

second post of my newly acquired blog. I guess im going to start blogging in here about events, clothing, influences, humorous things, or anything and everything random that might be going through my head or that i've encountered. Hopefully i'll be able to update frequently and not let this thing collect dust!

anyways, thought this video was pretty damn funny. Scooped it from Kid Cudi's blog, gave me a good laugh!


On a side note. Huf x Vans 3ft high pack drops this weekend, wish i had extra money to cop a pair...oh well i have enough shoes anyways.


well i guess thats good enough for a second post!

We Lost...

The greatest artist of all time.