Josh-Izums & Josh-Epinions

Taking your breath away...one day at a time!

ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT ME.........

I AM QUITE A HANDFUL. NEVER BORING, ALWAYS CONTROVERSIAL AND RARELY UNHAPPY.

I UPDATE THIS BLOG FREQUENTLY WITH A PIC OF THE MONTH AND SOME TYPE OF POST. PLEASE CHECK IN WEEKLY AND POST COMMENTS IF YOU LIKE ON EACH ARTICLE.

RANDOM THOUGHTS!

1) LIFE IS RARELY FAIR SO MOVE ON
2) EGG WHITES BREED STINKY FARTS
3) WINE IN A BOX IS CHEAP ASS
4) MILK COMES FROM A TIT
5) TOILET LIDS ARE COLD DURING WINTER

Cody and Lexi - Magic show

9 WORDS ALL WOMEN USE



1. Fine: This is the word women use to end an argument when they are right and you need to shut up.

2. Five Minutes: If she is getting dressed, this means a half an hour. Five minutes is only five minutes if you have just been given five more minutes to watch the football before helping around the house.

3. Go Ahead: This is a dare, not permission. Don't Do It!

4. A Loud Sigh: This is actually a word, but is a non-verbal statement often misunderstood by men. A loud sigh means she thinks you are an idiot and wonders why she is wasting her time standing here and arguing with you about nothing. (Refer quickly to No 9 for the meaning of nothing.)

5. That's Okay: This is one of the most dangerous statements a women can make to a man. That's okay means she wants to think long and hard before deciding how and when you will pay for your mistake.

6. Thanks: A woman is thanking you, do not question, or faint. Just say you're welcome. (I want to add a clause here - This is true, unless she says 'Thanks a lot', which is PURE sarcasm and she is not thanking you at all. DO NOT say 'you're welcome' - that will bring on No. 7).

7. Whatever: Is a woman's way of saying, "F-- YOU!"

8. Don't worry about it, I got it: Another dangerous statement, meaning this is something that a woman has told a man to do several times, but is now doing it herself. This will later result in a man asking 'What's wrong?' For the woman's response refer to No. 4.

9. Nothing: This is the calm before the storm. This means something, and you should be on your toes. Arguments that begin with nothing usually end in "Fine".

Send this link to the men you know, to warn them about arguments they can avoid if they remember the terminology.

Send this link to all the women you know to give them a good laugh, because we know it's true!

INTERESTING FACTS ABOUT THE HUMAN BODY

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SCARY SANTA'S THAT YOU SHOULDN'T LET YOUR KIDS AROUND

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HAVE YOU BEEN NAUGHTER OR NICE FLOWCHART

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You should never want to have enough money to buy this!

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ONE MAN'S DREAM TO BE A ROCKSTAR!

SO, A LITTLE KNOWN FACT ABOUT ME IS THAT I HAVE BEEN PLAYING THE DRUMS SEMI-PROFESSIONALLY FOR OVER 25 YEARS NOW. I HAVE PLAYED MUSIC ALL OVER CALIFORNIA AND EVEN INTO OREGON. I HAVE MOSTLY PLAYED WITH CHRISTIAN ARTISTS AND WORSHIP LEADERS AND HAVE LOVED EVERY SECOND I HAVE PLAYED. YOU SEE MUSIC IS SOMETHING THAT BECOMES YOU. FROM THE MOMENT I TOOK MY FIRST PAIR OF DRUMSTICKS I KNEW THAT I WANTED TO BE ON-STAGE AND DISPLAYING MY TALENT FOR ALL TO ENJOY. I HAVE ALWAYS BEEN HIGHLY HUMBLE ABOUT THE GIFT GOD GRACED ME WITH AND I TAKE EVERY TIME I PLAY (NO MATTER THE FORUM) AS AN OPPORTUNITY TO INSPIRE YOUNG DRUMMERS, ENTERTAIN PEOPLE AND ALLOW PEOPLE A CHANNEL TO LET THEIR HAIR DOWN AND HAVE SOME FUN. EVERYONE LOVES MUSIC, RIGHT? AS I HAVE GOTTEN OLDER I HAVE ACTUALLY BECOME MORE EFFICIENT AND HAVE VASTLY IMPROVED IN MY ABILITIES TO PLAY VARIOUS TYPES OF MUSIC. YOU SEE.........BEING A MUSICIAN (NO MATTER WHAT THE INSTRUMENT) IS A LIFE LONG PURSUIT OF PERFECTION AND TILL THE DAY I DIE OR MY ARMS DON'T WORK ANYMORE I WILL USE THIS GIFT WHEREVER AND WHENEVER I CAN. I HAVE PASSED THIS ON TO MY SON CODY WHO JUST RECENTLY TURNED 12. THIS YOUNG MAN HAS SUCH AN AMAZING TALENT. I REMEMBER TAPPING ON HIS MOMS STOMACH WHEN HE WAS STILL IN THE WOMB AND WAS CONSTANTLY TAPPING OUT BEATS AND RHYTHAMS FOR HIS UNTRAINED EARS TO HEAR. I TRULY BELIEVE THIS GIFT WAS PASSED ON TO HIM. HE IS 5 TIMES THE DRUMMER I WAS AT HIS AGE AND IT IS SO EFFORTLESS FOR HIM TO LEARN NEW THINGS THAT MOST KIDS WOULD BE CHALLENGED BY. MY DREAM IS FOR MY SON TO CARRY THE TORCH AND BECOME MORE OF THE DRUMMER I DIDN'T BECOME. I WOULD LOVE FOR HIM TO PLAY IN A LONG TERM PROFESSIONAL BAND AND MAKE MONEY DOING IT. IN THE END, THAT REALLY DOESN'T MATTER AS I HAVE EXPERIENCED MORE JOY AND EXCITEMENT OUT OF PLAYING EVEN SMALLER FORUMS IN MY LIFE TIME. MY DREAM IS THAT HE FULFILL'S WHATEVER HIS LONG TERM GOAL IS AS A DRUMMER. I WILL BE A PROUD FATHER EITHER WAY. HE REALLY HAS NO CLUE JUST HOW GOOD HE IS AT THIS AGE AND THAT IS PROBABLY A GOOD THING FOR HIS EGO AT THIS POINT. ALL OF THAT BEING SAID, I HAVE STARTED A NEW ENDEAVOR. MY FAMILY AND I HAVE INVESTED IN SOME VERY GOOD STUDIO EQUIPMENT. A VERY SPECIAL THANKS TO MY EXTRAORDINARY FAMILY (MY PARENTS AND GRANPARENTS)FOR CONTRIBUTING A HUGE AMOUNT OF MONEY TOWARDS THIS EQUIPMENT. MY INTENTIONS ARE TO RECORD BOTH CODY AND LEXI AS THEY CONTINUE TO GROW INTO THE MUSICIANS THAT THEY WANT TO BE. MY DAUGHTER LEXI HAS A GREAT LITTLE VOICE AND I SEE HER CONTINUING TO SING HER HEART OUT. SHE HAS SUCH GREAT EXPRESSION AND A REALLY NICE LITTLE VOICE THAT WILL MATURE INTO SOMETHING SPECTACULAR. THIS STUDIO WILL BE USED TO GROW THEM AND HOPEFULLY KEEP THEM OUT OF TROUBLE AND FOCUSED ON SOMETHING THEY CAN TAKE GREAT PRIDE IN AS THEY GROW UP. I HOPE TO PRODUCE SOME SMALL MUSIC PROJECTS THAT ONE DAY WE WILL LOOK BACK ON AS A FAMILY AND LAUGH AND APPRECIATE DOWN THE ROAD WHEN THE KIDS ARE NO LONGER KIDS ANYMORE. HERE'S TO THIS NEW CHAPTER OF OUR LITTLE FAMILY'S LIFE.

BELOW ARE PICTURES OF THE NEW DAW (DIGITAL AUDIO WORKSTATION), INTERFACE, DRUMSET, RODE MIC AND OTHER MIC'S AND ACCESSORIES WE HAVE TO START WITH. GOOD TIMES ARE AHEAD. AUTO-TUNE WILL BE THE NEXT TOY AND I ANTICIPATE SOME OF MY HOME BOYS COMING OVER AND LAYING SOME TRACKS DOWN WITH ME AND MAKING OUR OWN MUSIC. GOOD TIMES, GOOD TIMES!


JD


The brains (A screaming i7 processor and plenty of HD space)


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The kit and let's not forget about "sweetness" my best snare drum ever.


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The new super sweet Rode large diaphragm mic


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Presonus FireStudio Project interface and UPS/Surge protector and voltage regulator. Also an Alesis SR 18 drum sampler


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Very high end Yamaha Studio Monitors. These baby's are sweet!


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WELL, HERE'S TO THE FUTURE OF MUSIC MAKING.
JD

IF DAISIES COULD GET BACK AT PEOPLE

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10 WAYS TO MASTER THANKSGIVING

Happy Thanksgiving Pictures, Images and Photos


For most men, Thanksgiving means turkey, pumpkin pie, and hordes of kooky cousins and in-laws. Here's how to rise above the pack and make this your best holiday ever


#1
Dominate the backyard football game.

When it comes to Thanksgiving Day battles, history isn't made by "get-open" routes. Read our football playbook, courtesy of Boise State offensive coordinator Bryan Harsin — whose gadget plays helped his Broncos topple Oklahoma in the now-legendary Fiesta Bowl last year.


#2
Beat the bulge.

Going for a walk after the big feast will make you feel better, but only as a temporary way to increase bloodflow to the whole body. If you really want to stay trim: Eat less and squeeze in a long workout before the turkey orgy — studies show it'll rev your engine for hours to come.


#3
Be a better guest.

You're having the best free meal you're going to get all year, so let the hosts know how much you appreciate it. "Don't just plunk down in front of the TV," suggests Hilka Klinkenberg, founder of the Etiquette International. "Play with the kids, set the table and offer to clean up." The ultimate? A simple, well-timed toast.


#4
Bring the right bottle.

Red wine protects the body's cells, helps lower cholesterol, and decreases the risk of cancer. Showing up with the right wine will impress your family, your dates, and even your cardiologist. Problem is, buying wine can feel like an Olympic event. View our printable guide of the 12 best wines — under $12.


#5
Laugh at her family's jokes.

Best to remember that building relationships requires insincerity. Particularly in the early days, you have to do some sycophantic spadework, say things you don't mean as a way of signaling respect, and genuflect to the more mature culture.


#6
Cook, then carve.

Two roads to take here, depending on time: a 90-minute turkey or the all-day affair. Both yield great results, but neither matter much if you can't carve the bird. Follow this simple, no-fail technique to ensure everyone receives a succulent slice.


#7
Create a signature cocktail.

Beer leaves you bloated and ill-equipped for the pigskin marathon. Instead, mix up a cranberry-sauce cocktail by borrowing a favorite from the kitchen. Triple sec's orange flavor is a classic partner for tart cranberry, and the gin makes for a more complex and manly drink than the everyday cosmopolitan.


#8
Never let your father-in-law see you lying down.

All right-minded men are workers, you see. It doesn't matter what they're doing — cleaning the gutters, shining the wife's shoes — as long as something productive is being done. The best a man can do as a son-in-law is give good value, and have enthusiasm for the thousand tasks that the yard, the car, and the kids require.


#9
Make smarter choices, lose a pound.

The average American gains 1 pound between Thanksgiving and New Year's. You can avoid this. The smart man turns to our Eat This, Not That guide for his Turkey Day menu. Follow this roadmap to enjoying the (right) flavors of the holiday — dessert included.


#10
Just splurge.

We know what you're having for dinner on Thursday. Go ahead. Have the gravy, the creamed corn, a slice of pumpkin pie. Enjoy it, savor it, thank Mildred for peeling the potatoes, wear the pants with the elastic waistband, watch the Cowboys lose. Happy? Good. Now get back on track.

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