Orientation

My frequently mentioned traveling buddy and all-around great guy Patrick will be leaving North America (yet again) on Saturday to embark on a journey to, as he consistently calls it, the Orient. He's going to school and work in Shanghai! He'll be joining capitalist fat-cat Hin Ka "Tommy" Wong and Travis Black, another white boy from Canada, on an adventure that will surely be one for the books.

Actually it'll be one for the blogs. Pat has started Room 907 which will chronicle his journey through the Far East by means of clothes, trends, buildings, pictures, food and, I'm assuming, general good times. Keep your eyes on Room 907, he's keeping up a good pace and is bound to have a huge following in no time.

There's only one thing I can think of to say to you, Patrick, on the eve of your next life chapter:


Kudos! Kudos to you!

Mmm Mmm Mmmraz

Jason Mraz came into my life almost 9 years ago! It's strange to think I've been a fan of someone so long and that he can still seem so fresh and unknown in an industry where he's clearly seasoned. I just love his lyrics - they're so biting and intricate. And his VOICE! Oh god, it's like hearing an angel! Seeing him live was truly a treat.

His studio albums have always been pale in comparison to his live performances, but they still superbly showcase his talent. And what a talent!

His most recent album, We Sing. We Dance. We Steal Things. came out only a couple months ago and I just love it. It's far more mature than his previous two and it's great because his right-hand man and awesomely wonderful back-up singer/companion Toca is FINALLY in the studio with him!

I was investigating the album and reconnecting with Mraz via the interweb (I tend to go through phases where I just forget about him completely, helped by his apparent hiatus following his second album) when I stumbled up this insanely sexy picture:


I was shocked. He's always been sexy, but he's NEVER looked this good. He was so lean his muscles were much more prominent! And in little black briefs?! He was toying with me. It wasn't until I read the caption that I realized he was holding a giant KNIFE! Yikes! What's going on here?

After further investigation I found out that when the aforementioned Toca was diagnosed with diabetes Mraz and he decided to become, what else? Aspiring Raw Foodists! What a coincidence, right around the time that my own back-up singer/companion Patrick introduced me to the raw food lifestyle Jason and Toca were going green too!

I have to admit it: I instantly fell back in love with Jason Mraz. And the little black briefs did not hurt his cause!