RETSIRHC's WEEKLY 5 - WEEK #2

Sorry for the delay. I've been studying all this week for one midterm and all I can say is that I'm glad it's over. Here are some things that got me through the week.

1. Vitamin Water - XXX



I'm not a fan of energy drinks. Just one of those small ones will have me wiggin' out. I'd rather feel refreshed all the time than be wired. My beverage of choice is Glaceau Vitamin Water's XXX. Trust me, there's nothing dirty about this drink. I bet they named this XXX because they knew someone as hot as (insert insanely hot person's name here) would drink. Or, the three X's represent acai, blueberry, and pomegranate (triple antioxidants). I'd type out Vitamin Water's description of it, but I prefer that you'd purchase one, read the label, and drink it yourself. I wouldn't put it in my 5 if I didn't believe in it.

2. Tiger's Milk


I told my friend that the only meal I had for the day was Tiger's Milk. He looked at me with a confused face.

I pack a few of these and save them for the little breaks in between studying. Best paired with water. I'll take any variety. I'm still trying to figure out why they named this Snickers killer Tiger's Milk. Whatever though... tigers are awesome.

3. Visine



Some of my friends keep a bottle of Visine right next to their body spray. They tend to use both right before they head out to go eat massive amounts of food like they haven't eaten in days.

Waking up at the butt crack of dawn getting only 4 hours of sleep doesn't leave my eyes at their whitest. Not to mention, they hurt a little from the annoying sunrise. Putting eye drops in took some practice. I'd tilt my head back, prepare to drop one in my eye, and have it land on my cheek. After getting it down, I must say that my eyes feel great.

4. Fitted Hats



For the days when you just gotta get up and go. Cover up the bed head and get the day crackin'. You're a sucker if you're still wearing one with any stickers on the brim. Sorry.

5. Bed



Everyone loves their sleep. If I could, I'd eat my bed. You cannot resist your bed. It's where magic happens. It's where dreams come true. No matter what, your bed will be there when you get home 12+ hours later.

RETSIRHC's Weekly 5 - Week 10/07

It's been a while since my last post, so I thought I'd try something new every week. Basically, I'll be listing my weekly 5 things that are doing it for me at the moment.

1. Stateofmindradio.com



I stumbled across State of Mind when I heard a funk mix Cros1 (The Armory) did on Jazz 88 radio in SD. Actually, I've been listening to a lot of mixes lately and a couple of my favorites are on the State of Mind podcast. Check out SOM_PODCAST1.mp3 to hear SmallyBiggs do a mash up of The Knife's "Heartbeats" and Kanye's "Get 'Em High."$$$!!!!

2. Pure Blue Japan



The PBJ-XX005BK is quite possibly the toughest pair of denim I've ever owned. I got a pair back in June from SoHo New York denim specialty shop Blue in Green. Initially in their raw state, BiG offered to one wash these free of charge so I could wear 'em outta the box! For those who aren't denim afficionados, the jeans in their raw, unwashed state are actually bigger than tagged size and usually require a hot soak and wash to shrink them down. The 14oz denim on these joints are super slubby. I couldn't put too much wear into these during the summer cause it was too damn hot. Since the weather has been fairly nice lately, I've been trying to wear these at least 3 times a week. So far the fades are subtle, but I hope they turn out just as the indigo ones do.

3. Visvim G.Cowan Hi



Remember those Visvim Kiefers awhile back that I posted about? Remember how I said that I'd consider getting a pair? Hopefully for cheap? Well, I wasn't able to get the exact pair of Kiefers, BUT I did manage to find a pair of the Visvim G-Line Cowans. The G-Line is Visvim's American line so-to-speak. These are basically your vulcanized hi-top sport shoe with improvements in its cushioning making that statement of having to sacrifice comfort for fashion obsolete. Thanks to Vincent for hooking me up with this pair.

4. Canon Digital Rebel XTi



My new toy. I haven't asked for a new toy since 3-3/4" G.I Joes. So far I'm having lots of fun with it. Be sure to look out for some of my snaps that I take. Those will be posted somewhere. Maybe. No promises. First, let me find time to play with it.

5. Turning 21


(Not my birthday cake. I have no idea who these women are.)

This explains my new toy. I hope Edison Chen and Toni Braxton got new toys too.