Today

Today is Sunday May 10th, 2009.

Today is Mother's Day (hope you like your new cellphone and hard-to-find DVD mom!)

Today I was awoken by a cop at my front door telling me that some little hoodlums went down my street with a paintball gun and had their way. Those bastards didn't get my car but there was ONE paintball that hit my mom's Mini Cooper and another that ricocheted and splattered on my bro's 350Z. I can't really take it personally though, they idiots also got six of my other neighbor's cars.

Today is the day the the Lakers & Magic lost pivotal game 4's in the NBA Playoff Semi-Finals. FAWK.

Today is my first blog entry in OVER A MONTH. The new job actually keeps me BUSY and I LOVE it. The side-gig shooting @ Club Pearl also keeps my Saturday's booked.

Today is Sunday, and since Thursday night I've seen the new Star Trek movie TWO TIMES! And I'm still down to watch it again! Excelsior!

Today as I was editing on photoshop, my left wrist started to feel weak and powerless and I had to stop for a few hours. I HATE having to stop in the middle of editing, ARGH! I hope it's not Carpal Tunnel Syndrome.

Today, today, today. bleh.

I miss my typing in this blog, and I'm gonna try my best to keep this thing updated for all my -5 followers. Speaking of followers, I have sold out and started a Twitter just like everyone else. I gotta stay hip nahmean!?

Twitter me homies -- twitter.com/johnvizzle


peace

- jv

Project JTi -- one step closer

-- fenders/hood are now silver

-- black grill

-- GLI headlights w/ fogs

-- Pzwo bumper (paint soon)

click to view full size




ooo ya

slowly but surely...


- jv

Project JTi Update

I've finally collected all the parts I needed

SUPER RARE ProjektZwo front bumper




as you may recall, last week I had an Oettinger front bumper

but it wasn't my style, so I traded it away..
the headlights had to go to, and have since been replaced with GLI headlights (not pictured)





my car is now officially THREE colors!
(baltic green, galactic blue, and reflex silver)

last step -- sideskirts...


- jv

Project JTi is Underway

Hello blogville!

It's been a while since I last posted (almost a month!!)

I've just been busy busy busy with photoshoots and a new job..my mind's all over the place!!

Anyway I managed to find someone who wanted to switch front ends w/ my car (Jetta/Gti Swap)

So in the spirit of Transformers...here is my car as it sits as of this moment --


CLICK to view full-size

Not to worry, paint is the NEXT step!!!


- jv

OFFICIAL Transformers Revenge of the Fallen Trailer!

WOW!



click the HD button on the right to watch it in Badass Mode


who wants to go to the premier as constructicons??

and we can form Devastator!!


yesssssssss



- jv

Farmar & Morrison are now on the Lakers together

The Lakers have acquired forward Adam Morrison and guard Shannon Brown from the Charlotte Bobcats in exchange for Vladimir Radmanovic.

Farmar VS Morrison 2006
(UCLA vs Gonzaga)


no more tears Adam, you're on a winning team now

EXCITED!!!




- jv

Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen

Superbowl XLIII is over.
I was rooting for the Cardinals, but they lost =-(

BUT they did show the super amazing mega awesome teaser trailer for the sequel to Transformers, titled Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen

ENJOY!!








- jv

Remembrance

A year ago today my girlfriend lost her father, Ramon Flores.

Though I didn't get to know him as much as I wanted to, I can tell you that he was a wonderful father and husband, a great friend, and a preacher of the gospel. He was selfless, non-judging and possessed a great sense of humor. If you know my girlfriend, then you have an idea of the kind of person Ramon was; she is truly her father's daughter.

2008 wasn't the greatest of times, but we've made it through and all I ask is that you tell the people you love the most that you love them and give them a great big hug.



- jv

Quick VW Shoot

Chino Hills, CA 12:30am
My buddy Merrill's JTi & my GTi


(click to enlarge)














veedub in da house, ya.




- jv

Aqualung // Andy Davis

These songs are in the same category for me -- unexplainable awesomeness!

When I hear these songs, it stirs up an emotion inside of me that I can't quite explain..these songs are just REALLY DAMN GOOD. They don't scream out bubblegum lyrics and "Poppy Hit Single" isn't what they're going for. They both sound as if they were cut from the same cloth; small parts of a much larger, unfinished story.

I guess they're just..honest? Bah, I'm gonna stop trying to explain cuz I can't.

Enjoy =-)


Aqualung - Brighter Than Sunshine



Andy Davis - Earth & Venus




- jv

9 Movie

Release date - 9.9.09







Director: Shane Acker

Produced by: Tim Burton

Music by Coheed & Cambria


- jv

Street Fighter 4 Hits the Consoles!

This kinda goes back to my VERY FIRST blog on here about playing Street Fighter 4 for the first time..well it's crazy how time flies, because SF4 will be hitting the xbox 360 and playstation 3 on February 17!! There will be a regular version being released and a collector's edition with bonus discs for the soundtrack, an SF4 MOVIE (Blu-Ray on ps3!), a mini strategy guide, and a collectible figurine (Ryu on ps3 and Viper on xbox)

click pics to enlarge





There will also be two SF4 joysticks to be released as well, a regular gamestick and a Tournament Edition stick --



EXCITED!!

Even better news is that the home versions will included NEW (well not entirely NEW, but characters who weren't in the arcade versions) characters such as Cammy, Fei Long, Dan, Gen, Rose, and a playable Gouken!! WHOA!!

Oh man I can hardly contain myself, I feel like a kid again...anyway, the countdown begins! 2.17.09 baby!

Here's some footy of the actual home versions --




It looks like 2009 has started off quite well for me =-)


- jv

Happy New Year!!! // Cup Stacking

First Off -- HAPPY NEW YEAR everyone!!!

It's as if I took the whole month of December off seeing that my last blog post was over a month ago...the holidays were just keeping me busy and I was surrounded with friends, family and loved ones so I didn't have much time to sit and veg in front of the computer..well I'm back and its 2009!

Hope your holidays were wonderful and fun-filled!

anyway check this out, cup stacking...I came across these vids on youtube and I am intrigued by the speed that they move - this is nuts!!








these are NOT sped up!!

wow


- jv

I Can't Believe My Eyes

Boston Dynamics Big Dog




do you see that????

I mean really, DO YOU SEE THAT?!?!

damn.


next up --





- jv

Video Mapping on 3D Objects

I bet this required a SHITLOAD of math & programming







WOW. WOW. and WOW.



- jv

Nirvana

growing up, i would've done ANYTHING just to sit through this show!!!!!

note: this is a REHEARSAL and not the actual MTV Unplugged version that aired...





amazing!!

- jv

Proposition 8 -- The Musical ALL STARS!

My buddy Mike Mendoza brought this to my attention...it's GREAT!!!


- jv

Jack Black, John C Reilly, and it also has Neil Patrick Harris, Craig Robinson(darryl from the office), Maya Rudolph(SNL), Sarah Chalke (elliot from scrubs), and Jenifer Lewis(Aunt Vy from Fresh Prince)...she's the one who keeps saying "Obamanation" lol
-- Mendoza


ENJOY!

Plaxico Burress

hahahah dumbass



The New York Giants wide receiver accidentally shot himself in the leg on Friday night, FOXSports.com has learned, not long after being ruled out of Sunday’s game against the Redskins with a hamstring injury IN THE SAME LEG.

He spent the night in the hospital and the injuries are not believed to be life-threatening. The team is still trying to gather further information on the incident.

New Albums

I currently have some ENTIRE ALBUMS circulating on my playlist right about now..don't you love when the WHOLE album is good as opposed to buying a CD and only liking the single and maybe one or two other tracks??

Right now in rotation I have Kanye West's 808's & Heartbreak, The Killers' Day & Age, Death Cab for Cutie's Narrow Stairs, and Kings of Leon's Only by the Night. I mean, it's not just one or two songs but each and every song on these albums are really really good.

What I feel these albums have in common are that they are different then the albums prior, and I feel that the music and lyrics are evolving. The artists have taken steps forward and are working towards breaking new ground. And I know that not everyone will agree with me, but I applaud these artists for doing what they do. As cheesy as it may sound, I feel that they have poured their blood, sweat & tears into the creative process that went into these albums and it reflects in the music.

I'd love to know what you think, so check em out and get back to me!


Standout tracks:
Street Lights, Robocop, Heartless, Amazing, See You in My Knightmares


Standout tracks:
Losing Touch, Human, Joy Ride, A Crippling Blow


Standout tracks:
Cath..., No Sunlight, I Will Possess Your Heart, You Can Do Better Than Me


Standout tracks:
Closer, Use Somebody, Sex on Fire, Revelry, I Want You


- jv

My Ultimate Rock Playlists

Okay so after about 2 weeks of researching, collecting, and compiling I've managed to get a decent playlist of two genre's of music I love -- FIST PUMPING ROCK and MONSTER BALLADS!!!

Here's the lineup:

Fist Pumpers

1. AC/DC - Back In Black (4:14)
2. AC/DC - You Shook Me All Night Long (3:30)
3. Aerosmith & Run-D.M.C. - Walk This Way (5:10)
4. Aerosmith - Rag Doll (4:24)
5. Billy Idol - Rebel Yell (4:47)
6. Billy Squire - The Stroke (3:38)
7. Black Sabbath - Iron Man (5:26)
8. Jon Bon Jovi - Blaze Of Glory (5:35)
9. Bon Jovi - Livin' On A Prayer (4:11)
10. Creedence Clearwater Revival - Fortunate Son (2:20)
11. Deep Purple - Space Truckin' (4:33)
12. Def Leppard - Pour Some Sugar On Me (4:53)
13. Duran Duran - Wild Boys (4:20)
14. Europe - The Final Countdown (4:00)
15. Foghat - Slow Ride (3:58)
16. Guns N' Roses - Paradise City (6:46)
17. Heart - Barracuda (4:22)
18. Joan Jett - I Love Rock and Roll (2:54)
19. Journey - Don't Stop Believin' (4:09)
20. Judas Priest - Breaking The Law (2:34)
21. Kenny Loggins - Danger Zone (3:34)
22. Kiss - I Wanna Rock and Roll All Night (4:05)
23. Loverboy - Hot Girls In Love (4:00)
24. Motörhead - Ace Of Spades (2:49)
25. Mötley Crüe - Live Wire (3:14)
26. Pat Benatar - Hit Me With Your Best Shot (2:52)
27. Warrant - Cherry Pie (3:19)
28. Poison - Talk Dirty To Me (3:43)
29. Queen - We Will Rock You (2:01)
30. Quiet Riot - Cum On Feel The Noize (4:49)
31. Ram Jam - Black Betty (4:01)
32. Ratt - Round And Round (4:24)
33. Scorpions - Rock You Like A Hurricane (4:12)
34. Sum 41 - Pain For Pleasure (1:45)
35. Twisted Sister - I Wanna Rock (3:03)
36. Twisted Sister - We're Not Gonna Take It (3:39)
37. Van Halen - Panama (3:31)
38. Whitesnake - Here I Go Again On My Own (4:36)


Monster Ballads

1. Aerosmith - Angel (5:07)
2. Bad Company - If You Needed Somebody (4:21)
3. Bad English - When I See You Smile (4:21)
4. Bonnie Tyler & Meatloaf - Total Eclipse Of The Heart (5:28)
5. Boston - Amanda (4:16)
6. Cheap Trick - The Flame (5:38)
7. Cinderella - Don't Know What You Got (Till It's Gone) (5:55)
8. Damn Yankees - High Enough (4:18)
9. Damn Yankees - High Enough (4:18)
10. Enuff Z' Nuff - Fly High Michelle (4:16)
11. Europe - Carrie (4:31)
12. Extreme - More Than Words (5:33)
13. Faster Pussycat - House of Pain (5:46)
14. Firehouse - Love of A Lifetime (4:48)
15. Foreigner - I Want To Know What Love Is (5:04)
16. Giant - I'll See You in My Dreams (4:45)
17. Great White - The Angel Song (4:52)
18. Guns N' Roses - November Rain (8:56)
19. Jon Bon Jovi - Always (5:53)
20. Journey - Open Arms (3:20)
21. Kiss - Forever (3:50)
22. Kix - Don't Close Your Eyes (4:17)
23. L.A. Guns - The Ballad of Jayne (4:33)
24. Lita Ford & Ozzy Osbourne - Close My Eyes Forever (4:41)
25. Meat Loaf - Objects In The Rear View Mirror May Appear Closer Than They Are (10:14)
26. Mötley Crüe - Without You (4:26)
27. Mr. Big - To Be With You (3:20)
28. Nelson - Only Time Will Tell (4:16)
29. Night Ranger - Sister Christian (5:05)
30. Poison - Every Rose Has Its Thorn (4:21)
31. Poison - Something To Believe In (5:30)
32. Queensryche - Silent Lucidity (5:47)
33. Saigon Kick - Love is on the Way (4:25)
34. Scorpions - Winds of Change (5:12)
35. Sheriff - When I'm with You (3:55)
36. Skid Row - I Remember You (5:14)
37. Slaughter - Fly to Angels (5:07)
38. Steelheart - I'll Never Let You Go (5:06)
39. Stryper - Honestly (4:06)
40. Tesla - Love Song (5:23)
41. The Dan Band - Total Eclipse of the Heart (2:23)
42. Warrant - Heaven
43. White Lion - When the Children Cry
44. White Snake - Is This Love
45. Winger - Headed for Heartbreak
46. Winger - Miles Away


So I know the lists aren't perfect and I still think of new songs to add daily, but you know what? The lists are so large that I can't honestly sit there and listen to the entire playlist one song at a time, back to back...

Ya, I'm content



Poison

- jv