Tuesday, August 25, 2009

10 Ways to Spend Smarter at Starbucks


You don't have to eliminate your favorite things when spending less is your goal; you just need to spend smarter. Starbucks knows how much you're seeking value these days, and invited me to discover the ultimate insider's tips on how to enjoy your Starbucks experience for less. Deanna, the store manager of a local Starbucks, taught me several awesome tricks I never would have known about otherwise. Check out these ten tips that the stores' baristas swear by.




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Anthony Elias Espinoza 2009

Larry Fitzgerald & Friends: Morton's Celebrity Waiter Night



Arizona Cardinals players serve fans for charity at the Larry Fitzgerald & Friends: Morton's Celebrity Waiter Night.




http://phoenix.metromix.com/bars-and-clubs/photogallery/larry-fitzgeralds-arizona-cardinals/1419627/content




Anthony Elias Espinoza 2009

Monday, August 24, 2009

The Most Annoying Facebookers

So if you haven't already read this article that CNN wrote on Facebook, you should read it now. Its about "The Most Annoying Facebookers"




http://www.cnn.com/2009/TECH/08/20/annoying.facebook.updaters/index.html




Anthony Elias Espinoza 2009

Sunday, August 23, 2009

Bradley Scott- Amazing Fashion Designer

Bradley Scott is a fresh concept of style for women who are confident in how they dress, not afraid to mix and match, and love breaking the traditional style codes to create their own unique fashion standard. Bold, modern, and sophisticated pieces- f...it to perfection each with a playful twist in compass a long tradition of hand craftsmanship, using the finest textiles, and finished with artisan individuality.


www.bradleyscott.com



Anthony Elias Espinoza 2009

Obama Team to fix Laws of Physics

Obama Team to fix Laws of Physics
(From a senior level Chrysler person)


Monday morning I attended a breakfast meeting where the guest speaker was Chairman David E. Cole, Center for Automotive Research (CAR) and Professor at the Univ. of Michigan. You have likely heard CAR quoted in industry news lately.


Mr. Cole, an engineer by training, told many stories of the difficulty working with the folks that the Obama administration has sent to save the auto industry. There have been many meetings where a 40+ year experienced automotive expert has to listen to a newcomer to the industry, someone with zero manufacturing experience, zero auto industry experience, zero business experience, zero finance experience, and zero engineering experience, tell them how to run their business.


Mr. Cole relays his favorite story:


A team of Obama people speaking to Mr. Cole requested that the auto companies need to make a car that is electric and liquid natural gas (LNG) with enough combined fuel to go 500 miles so we wouldn't "need" so many gas stations (A whole other topic). They were quoting BTU's of LNG and battery life that they had looked up on some website.


Mr. Cole replied that to do this you would need a trunk FULL of batteries and a LNG tank at big as a car to make that happen and that there were problems related to the laws of physics that prevented them from...


The Obama person interrupted and said "These laws of physics? Who's rules are those, we need to change that. (Some of them wrote down the law name so they could look it up) We have the congress and the administration. We can repeal that law, amend it, or use an executive order to get rid of that problem. That's why we are here, to fix these sort of issues".


Anthony Elias Espinoza 2009

Saturday, August 22, 2009

Sophie Tucker

From birth age 18, a girl needs good parents, from 18-35 she needs good looks, from 35-55 she needs a good personality, and from 55 on she needs cash.- Sophie Tucker



Anthony Elias Espinoza 2009

Bobby Castaneda

"Love is your light. Dont block it" - B. castaneda



Anthony Elias Espinoza 2009

Aries Daily Horoscope: Saturday August 22nd, 2009

You are turning the corner into a strong appreciation for the past and for your roots in life. Making your home situation more pleasant and attractive plays a part in this. The sale or purchase of real estate could bring you much gain before the end ...of this cycle. You may yearn for family harmony. Lasting values and finding your path and purpose is what guides you.


There are new paths opening up for you--opening up avenues that have before now been blocked. Your home environment, friends and surroundings in general receive much attention. You will gain from the time you spend with young people this afternoon. Do not forget to include all family members in any decisions to move or purchase property.




Anthony Elias Espinoza 2009

Daily Food For Thought

The Sun moves into Virgo today, introducing a season of planning and fine-tuning. If you have projects that have been on hold or things to finish up, now is the time to start working. You can accomplish a lot if you use this time wisely. This is also... a good opportunity to improve your health and hygiene routines and focus on strengthening your body.




Anthony Elias Espinoza 2009

Monday, August 17, 2009

On Point

Life is one big puzzle piece whom's carefully cut corners need to become one with an intelligent precision. I just choose to put pieces wherever I feel they belong even is the corners don't meet one another, who said things had to go according to plan. I live my life with no absolute rules, which sets everyone else apart; I don't agree with things being cookie cut and/ or symmetrical. I live my life with no balance. I enjoy the asymmetrical way of living, where things don't have to look right, are out of place, look haggard, and seen unordinary and awkward to the "simple minded" eye. I call these the one's who either don't care for the arts, appreciate the arts, are uneducated of the arts, or unaware to what life's really about. Sometimes a little change of the surroundings and heart can never hurt, how else are we supposed to determine if we are either existing in life like a stone or we are actually living and doing in the world. Nothing is certain so I say change it up and try something else, you might actually like the change. There is no manual to life's clutches and whirlwinds that seem to only get worse or better, never being in the middle playing a part in the symmetry world of the plain, ordinary, zombies that walk the streets.

People shouldn't think just because someone is different that they should be pushed aside and ignored, rather than turning to turning to conscious arrogance, one should embrace such behavior wholeheartedly. Life is short, so live your life with purpose, whatever it is that suits you best; no one can tell you your daily routine so think up a plan, be the flow and stop going with the flow. Nobody likes a boring person. When I hear somebody say that they are bored I can't help but go back to what I was told about, "only boring people get bored". This is a valid statement because there is so much in the world to experience so don't limit yourself. There's a wonder out there calling your name waiting to be born into the constant being we call the world. This is like the "domino effect"; it only takes one great idea to be part out into the universe, this idea could possibly lead to another and another, which can be used to continue the ongoing cycle. Life should be about possibilites and not about limitations, "now it's just too late and we can't go back I'm sorry I can't be perfect," you should be more worried about evolving into something greater, rather than trying to fins the loopholes and thinking up a storm of ways to get out taking the fast track.


It's saddening to see the vulnerable and weak minded lose sight and hope of the beautiful thing called life. For some people the daily deed is unbearable and impossible to group tight enough to ride it our, while others fear opening up their eyes to the many sides of life. Without good there would be no bad, black no white, right no wrong; without chaos and confusion, things would be mechanical and robot like, but I suppose there are those out there who enjoy such a thing. I'm not one to judge nor should you be. Let's all just let people be.




Anthony Elias Espinoza 2009

Tuesday, August 11, 2009

The economy

Do you think that economic conditions in the country as a whole are getting better or getting worse?

38%Getting worse
32%Getting better
30%About the same

Monday, August 10, 2009

Ass Grab Wednesday; August 9th, 2009



There's only really one word to describe my day, E-P-I-C. The night before the awaited day I had a friend (mind it I'm really into this friend) came over to the house for some get to know each other time. I enjoy hanging out with this person, but at times I get a little-school-girl-crush-on-a-boy-syndrome, when im around him, one thing I can't help but do is take my hand and follow the shape of his face with the tips of my fingers, feeling every crevice from the inside of his eyes, the root of his nose, to the gentle wave of his lips, while telling him how adorable he is. So back to the story, when he arrived I couldn't help but think how attractive he is, and I wanted to get closer to him, so I insisted on watching a movie "Spirited Away" a japanese anime movie redone in America. I love the movie and asked him his thoughts, he said it was a weird movie; I don't think it was weird, the director is a genius with a wild imaginative visions.


Due to it being a Saturday, everyone had plans to go out that night, including cute boy, whos roommate supposedly had VIP at some gay spot downtown. He was invited to join the group for some partying and free booze. What a deal right? As the night grew darker, out time fell shorter. I was face to face with the end of the hourglass. As much as I wanted him to stay, and as much as he wanted to stay, I had hoped, I had to say goodbye and with a hug (no kiss), he stepped into his convertible, two seater BMW and was off into the night. I watched as the small car get even smaller into the dark abyss of the late night. Shortly after, I gathered my thoughts of one of my many "No Drama" nights, recollected on my time with him and head to the room for my slumber. The next day was going to be a big, busy, task filled day, I prepared weeks in advanced for this to come so by all means, to my belief I was ready.





The next morning was an early wake up, earlier than I'm used to, but it was all for a reason. It started with a big egg and hashbrown breakfast than some phone calls and emails to attend to, I still had to head to the apartments to pick up whatever wardrobe I could that was relevant to the photoshoot. Once everything was together it was off to the venue for an early meeting and discussion with the few who came earlier than the rest. I scoped out places inside the club for shot possibilities and awaited the other people to arrive. Slowly the group got bigger and at this time I wanted to start make up and hair. Models started coming together as more and more arrived some later than others, but nobody was left out.





The previous day I had two boutiques whom were going to be utilized during the photoshoot, I will keep the names out of this blog, both of them cancelled on me last minute. If there is one thing I can't handle it's someone saying that they are going to do something and not following through with it- this was no joking matter because I needed clothes, which is why I made the early morning phone calls and emails. As the Creative Director for this photoshoot, I had no idea what to expect when I took on the job, all that I knew was I had a vision, something new, fresh, and unique. I told every single model what their make up was going to look like, how their hair would be, clothing to wear, positioning of the body, and facial expressions to make. Even though I had so much going on at one time, people in my ear, people over here, over there, worried about time, questioning the outcome of my vision. I knew that I had to do one thing and that was to keep my sanity and stay focused. Through all the questions I was still impressed at how everything came together. It was so collective and at that very moment was no longer just a vision, idea, or thought, it had become definite reality. To an extent I was so impressed by hoe everything looked so good. I know my strong points and how talented I really am when I put my mind to it. I felt like a genius.


The more people began to soak in the events, the more they had come to a conclusion that 1. I was not bullshitting in the least, 2. I know what I'm doing, 3. that this was actually happening right in front of them. As one compliment from a colleague came, so did the next one and I embraced it. Sometimes a little affirmation being said is a nice thing to have and goes a long way, especially on a hardworking job. The shoot did take longer, which was fine with me, and the others seems totally committed to seeing it through to the end. Once it was over soon came the sigh of relief and you saw it on everyone's face as we packed up our belongings and headed to the house to celebrate.





In the beginning of the planning process I had other things I wanted to do for this shoot (new rave, indie, new york couture), but I think as time went by my (electro, rockerish, glam feel) made a bigger impression on the feeling and gave everyone an introduction to the many sides of me. They can be sure there's more where that came from because I'm barely getting started and opening up a new world of cohesive collision of art, music, and fashion. I call these the 3 amigos, and everyone should associate and utilize them in everyday life because they are the most magnificent existance to come to meet; these 3 things are my terms of breathing, eating, and sleeping, without them I don't think I would do things the way I do them today. The way I walk, sleep, talk, and interact with others. Without those 3 things I would merely be figment of the world's imagination. They are my drug and daily ritual consumption, they are me and I am them.


It's almost like a world that you can't excape from because the walls of this sublime prison are too tall to reach. Even if they weren't tall the presentation of art, music, and fashion should make it enough for you to not want to leave, you would than be institionalized and mesmerized by the simple sight. I fiend for this feeling every minute ready to sell my life for just another taste, lick, and crumb. It's like when you do something that no one else is doing, I would call that a sign of genius in itself. You don't have to attend an Ivy League school to be a genius, or be a mechanical engineer to have artistic ability and the vision to create something new. The only risk you take in introducing something new to the masses is "rejection", I rebuttle with life's no fun without mistakes, broken rules, or perfectioc driven life. Risk taking is one of the only ways you learn what works best for your lifestyle (everchanging like mine or not). One thing I do know for a fact is that I'm so liquid it hurts; you never know what to expect from me on any given day, the things I say, the way I dress, the was I talk, my choice of demeanor, everything down to the way I walk. My viewpoints and choices of lifestyle alter as any truly open minded person's would that is of course if they appreciate new cultures, customs, and concepts.


Here are some photos from the shoot. Enjoy!




Anthony Elias Espinoza 2009

Thursday, August 6, 2009

One of my favorite commercials

No More Drugs Please!

Before you begin I must warn you of the days to come, the moment you start you cant beg to go backwards. no you cant erase the past or pay the debts off, once yours in you're in you're in for life, there are no returns on such items....Once that feeling hits you and your body, mind, and soul are opened up, you are born. never in your life will ever experience that feeling again, some try, but never do. Its a feeling of submission.



You really have not a clue of what to expect from this and aren't given direct directions of the how to, but not what comes after the inhale. Hmmm. take a breath in, now exhale. The easy part is now over. So the life you thought you woud have and dreamed about when you were a young one is not put to the back of lifes path with every other "one day this willl happen"



How can something so small cause such a big destructive mess. When it's solid its worth tons and does wonderous things, but if you happen to get it wet and becomes a liquid it doesn't have effect and is worth nothing. It's humorous how something so valuable can become meaningful in a heartbeat. Within a single snap of the fingers it loses it's power instantaneously, with no armor to bear.



Anthony Elias Espinoza 2009