Sullivan's (Sullys)

Sullivan's

Sullivan's (Sullys) at Castle Island in South Boston is my favorite restaurant in the City of Boston.  When I was younger I can just remember my grandparents taking my brother and I over to Southie to go walk around Castle Island and after the walk grab a bite to eat.  Castle Island and Sullys has been around for 60 years as it opened in 1951.  It's just a big island where during the summer time people just walk around as it is surrounded by the water, sailing boats, fishing boats, logan airport which is right across the street, and an old old castle which was actually used during World War I.  Sullys is a restaurant with no where to sit on the inside so you must go outside where you have many options to sit especially if is a hot day out.  You can sit on the few benches or tables, you can sit in your car, you can sit on the beach, on the grass, it doesn't matter.

Sullys is known for not being to flashy.  It's the uniquiness and the experience of just walking around Castle Island and just smelling water right and the pressence of all of the seagulls trying to snag your food away from you.  It's one of those places that just can't be changed as it's just good old Boston at its finest.  If it got too fancy and or too expensive the joint would be shut down.  There is a fine reason why it has stayed the same for 60 years and that's because the people of Boston like it just the way it is. 

Castle Island

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E0CAE-tby_A
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RbqfBMDHUg0&NR=1&feature=fvwp

jetBlue

jetBlue Airways

The very first time I flew on a plane was back in August of 2004 with my family and friends to Orlando, Florida from Boston, Massachusetts.  I flew on Jet Blue and it was one of the best experiences of my life, that is flying for the first time.  Jet Blue's attractions have given me a comfort level to fly because I have tremendous trust in them.  I have flewn well over 20 times with Jet Blue and I can tell ya that I am ok if that is the only plain that I will ever fly.  I've taken two trips with two other airlines in Southwest which was a total disaster, and Frontier which was small and a rather big disappointment. 

Jet Blue offers unbelievable leg room which is a gold mine to me because of my long legs especially when you are flying say to California which might be a 6 hour flight.  You want that guaranteed leg room which just makes your life so much better.  Also Jet Blue has TV's on every single one of the backs of all the seats.  The have a deal with Direct TV to give you up to 70 channels to choose from.  That just makes the flight no matter where you are going go much quicker and smoother.  You get great inflight snacks along with Dunkin Donuts brewed coffee.  And the staff is unlike no other as everyone is just on board to help you in any which way.  Also there are always cheap flights especially on Tuesdays (fyi). 

jetBlue TV screens

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The Hit That Changed The Patriots Franchise

Drew Bledsoe hit by Mo Lewis

During the 6th round of the 2000 NFL draft when the New England Patriots pick was coming up no one Pats fan cared or probably new anything about this skinny qurterback out of Michigan.  Especially when the Patriots had there franchise QB in Drew Bledsoe under center.  Considering that Brady was pick 199 people looked at it and probably laughed saying ok cool this is our backup QB for the next 4 years or so.  Little day Pats fans know that on week 2 of the 2001 season Mo Lewis, linebacker of the New York Jets at old Foxborough Stadium in New England absolutley clobbered Drew Bledsoe out of bounds and made him so dillusion that he was just instantly out of it the second he got hit.  Lewis just didn't nail Bledsoe as many fans in the upper sections of the stadium that night said they could hear the hit, but he hit him upright which is not a fun place to be hit.  Bledsoe right away was dealing with some internal bleeding.

That night was the beginning of the career of Tom Brady.  Brady that season in 2001 lead the Pats to a Super Bowl victory in big upset form over the St. Louis Rams when Adam Vinetairi hit a game winning field goal down in the New Orleans Superdome.  Brady's great 2 minute drive lead to that field goal and won him MVP of that game.  In 2003 Brady won another Super Bowl MVP with the same result in an Adam V game winning field goal against the Carolina Panthers at Reliant Stadium in Houston, TX.  And the last time the Patriots won a Super Bowl was against the Philadelhia Eagles in Jacksonville, FL back in 2004.  Brady and the Patriots lost their 17-0 perfect record in the last two minutes back in 2007 against the underdog New York Giants at the University of Phoenix Stadium, in Phoenix, AZ.  Brady has also won two MVP awards in 2007, and 2010.  He will go down as one of if not the greatest QB of all time.  And don't forget that Drew Bledsoe's career did not end after that hit as he bounced back and had 5 more NFL season after the 2001 season.  He played 3 seasons with the Buffalo Bills and 2 seasons with the Dallas Cowboys all after his illustrious 9 seasons with the Patriots after being drafted in 1993.

Tom Brady winning first Super Bowl
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tNzd9Xd0who
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The Kendrick Perkins Trade

Kendrick Perkins

The Boston Celtics traded away there starting center during the last seconds of the 2011 midseason trade deadline on February 25th.  Many people are very upset about this trade as they say that Perkins is the only reason why the Celtics didn't win the title last year because of Perks injury he suffered during game 6 out in LA.  Rightfully so I do believe that was a huge reason why they lost that game but a real fan who understands the nature of the game knows that, that is no excuse why the Lakers won title 16.  Perkins has been a Celtic for the past 7 and a half years and was the rock on the defensive end.  Many say he is the best one on one defensive center in the game.  Even though the C's don't have their dominant low post center who demands toughness.  I mean you mine as well put a beware of dog sign around his neck because that's how dominant he was, the Celtics still have a very good defensive team.  They have a team surrounded by veterans like Shaq, Kevin Garnett, Paul Pierce, Rajon Rondo, Ray Allen, Glen Davis, and Jermaine O'Neal followed up by a great coach in Doc Rivers.

The Celtics that day traded Perkins along with backup combo guard Nate Robinson to the Oklahoma City Thunder for Forward Jeff Green, and veteran center Nenad Kristic.  Kristic is no Perk on the defensive end but he still is 7 feet tall with probably better offensive skills.  Jeff Green is a guy who can spread the floor as he is a small forward and a power forward.  He can go down low in the post and dominate down there or he can spread the floor and shoot jump shots from even three point range on a consistent basis.  The Celtics still have the pedigree and the heart to win the championship.  They still can do it as long as they are healty which is a main factor here down the stretch.

New Celtic # 8 Jeff Green

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Universal Studios Orlando Florida

Universal Studios Florida is one of the best theme parks in the world.  I am a little bias as I have been their 7 times.  My family has tried to go their once every year since 2004 with other family and friends as it is just the place to be.  My impression has been that every single time that I have been their I have had the time of my life because the only thing that I have to think about is what ride am I going on next.  It's also just a ball to be with family and friends and just riding the roller coasters all day is just a thrill.

Their are two theme parks called Universal Studios and Islands of Adventure.  When you go to Islands now they just made the Wizarding World of Harry Potter which I have yet to see but I hear it is a thrill.  Then you have rides like the Hulk Coaster, Suess Landing, Jurassic Park, Spiderman, Dudley Do Right, Dueling Dragons, it's just all a big thrill.  At Universal you can go see the Blue Man Group live any day but of course it is an extra fee.  But once you get down to the rides you can ride the Mummy, Shrek 4D, Twister, Nickelodeon, Men In Black, Jaws, the Simpsons, and of course you could attempt to go on Fear Factor Live.  People just have to understand that it is a place where you you could be 75 years old, 45 years old, 20 years old, or 5 years old and everyone is guaranteed to have a good time.

Islands Of Adventure

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Emack and Bolio's

Emack and Bolio's

                                                           


Emack and Bolio's is my favorite ice cream parlor.  It has the best tasting hard ice cream and it's straight out of Boston, Massachusetts in 1976.  It is also known for its sorbets and frozen yogurts which happen to award winning.  It's the best place to go especially on a hot summer day in Boston when I am dripping of sweat.  My usual reaction if ice cream is on my mind is to hit up Emack's.  "Bye Bye Miss America Mud Pie, Deep Purple Cow, Jumping Jack Grasshopper Pie, and Chocolate Moosetrack.  Emack's is also good for frappes, lattes, candy, soda, bagels, muffins, you name it they have got it.  They also brew Starbucks coffee.  


Where I live there is an Emack and Bolio's literally two minutes down the road from my house so it is easy for me to get there whenever I want to.  Emack and Bolio's is also at Universal Orlando's Hard Rock Hotel which is where I have stayed 5 times in my life time.  So, whenever I stayed at the Hard Rock I use to always go have a midnight snack of whatever ice cream I wanted and in the morning I usually most days got breakfast down there also.  The quality of Emack's is just great as I always think of home whenever I eat it wherever I eat it.

Emack's Boston's Finest

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ksWJfEWg65A
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cv4puEIcJuM 

Drake

Drake

To me Drake is the best new rapper in the game right now.  His music style has many different ranges.  If you want he can flat out sing, or if you want he can just go to work and spit game.  His music lyrics are just  off the charts as he just has tremendous range and potential in everything that he does.  His real name is Aubrey Drake Graham and he was born on October 24th 1986.  He raised in Canada and he is jewish which is something that not a lot of people know about him.  Drake played Jimmy Brooks on the Nickelodoen show Degrassi.  Drake has a deal with Interscope records and his boss is non other than Lil Wayne.  Most of his songs are actually duets with other artists like lil wayne, jay-z, rhianna, eminem, nicki minaj, and rick ross just to mention a few.  He started making mix tapes back in 2006 with Room for Improvement, in 2007 with Comeback Season, and in 2009 with So Far Gone.  Drake's first album Thank Me Later came out on June 9, 2010 and was just an instant hit record.  His record label is with Young Money/Cash Money, and Universal Motown.

Before I saw Drake live for the first time (at the TD Garden in Boston at the Monster Jam concert) I just couldn't wrap it around my head that this guy is going to be off the charts.  And he sure was as he played my favorite Drake songs like; Fireworks, Over, Show Me a Good Time, Up All Night, Fancy, Shut it Down, Unforgettable, Miss Me, Find Your Love, and Thank Me Now.  I believe that Drake is going to be one of the best rappers of all time for as long as he's still in the game for at least the next 20 years.

Drake
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2lTB1pIg1y0
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xyv4Bjja8yc 

Catholic Memorial High School

CM Knights

                                                        

Catholic Memorial High School aka CM is my alma mater.  CM is a private all boys catholic high school right out of the city of Boston in West Roxbury, MA.  CM is plays in the catholic conference with other top notch schools in the state of Massachusetts.  Because all of the schools in the catholic conference are all private boys schools they get the top athletes not just from there region but from all over.  For example; a good friend of mine at CM was on the hockey team and he drove every day to Boston from Rhode Island.  That just goes to show how competitive the CM athletic program is as we get kids from all over to play at one of the most competitive division 1 schools in the state.  Hockey for example is probably the best team at the school because of its 17 state championships, and its 6 national championships.  There have also been 7 players that have gone on to play in the NHL including; Chris Nilan '86 (Stanley Cup winner with the Montreal Canadiens), Jim Walsh '72 (Northeastern University Hall of Fame), Kevin Ahearn ’66, Harvard head coach Ted Donato ‘87, defenseman Paul Stanton ’85 (two-time Stanley cup winner with the Pittsburgh Penguins), goaltender Jim Carey ’92, and defenseman Jim Fahey ’98 (2002 Hobie Baker finalist for Northeastern).  CM during my 4 years of high school won the state title in Hockey, Basketball, and Soccer.  And also not to mention many great Track and Field stars that went on to win individual accolades and championships at the sport.


During my time at CM I pretty much went to school every day mainly because I played sports their all of the time.  Freshman year I played baseball, and basketball.  Sophomore year I played basketball, Junior year I ran varsity track, same with senior year, and also senior year I was the book keeper for the baseball team.  My time at CM was tough as it was a constant competition on the athletic surfaces to compete for a spot on the team.  You know that if you made a team at CM you new that you had a tremendous opportunity to make the a run for a division 1 state title in Massachusetts.  Vince in Bono Malum which means Conquer Evil by Doing Good.  Thats the CM motto and that is what I live by every day.  

Vince in Bono Malum
"Conquer Evil by Doing Good"

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Seinfeld

Seinfeld

                                                       

The NBC sitcom Seinfeld was the best show on television in the 1990's.  The show aired for nine full seasons from 1989 to 1998.  Jerry and the gang were just unstoppable the whole time as the show picked up after the fourth show in the first season.  NBC finally picked up the pilot and the rest is history.  Seinfeld is a show driven by four main characters in Jerry Seinfeld who plays himself, George Costanza (Jason Alexander), (Kosmo) Kramer (Michael Richards), and Elain Bennis (Juilia Louis- Dreyfous).  There are also many other characters with tons of imoportance to the show like Newman, Jerry and George's parents, and tons of girlfriends that Jerry had on the show, along with George Steinbrenner (owner of New York Yankees) who was played by the co-producer of Seinfeld Larry David.  Seinfeld is a show with the plot based on absolutley nothing.  But, the hook about the show is that it has great adult humor with concept of things that could happen to any normal person on any given day.  Seinfeld also has many famous lines in the movie that people still quote today.

I use to watch Seinfeld religiously when I was in high school.  It was usually how I would wind my nights down by watching two sometimes three episodes a night.  I own every single season on DVD and most of my friends know that I have that ubsession.  Kramer is my favorite character on the show because of his physical appearance on stage.  Seinfeld to me is the perfect show to watch whether you are in the 2000's the 1970's it doesn't matter.  It is truly the best show. 

Seinfeld Crew with Co- producer Larry David

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U2

U2

                                                         

My love for the band U2 is unconditional.  I know that it sounds corny and stupid but it is true.  I started listening to U2 when I was 15 years old during that summer.  My father and I use to listen to it when we would travel every weekend to go see my brother play baseball.  U2 is my father and mines band and that's how I will always remember it.

U2 consists of 4 members including Paul "Bono" Hewson (lead singer), David "The Edge" Evans (guitar), Larry Mullen Jr. (drums), and Adam Clayton (bass guitar).  U2 started when Larry Mullen Jr. Posted a flyer in the hallways of his high school somewhere in Dublin, Ireland.  Then gradually one by one Bono, The Edge, and Adam Clayton all showed up to join Larry's band that he wanted to start.  So, since 1976 history continues to be made as Bono and the Irish boys continue to sell out 80,000 seat stadiums with record crowds and record tours.  There music is legendary with huge hits like; Where the Steets Have No Name, With or Without You, I Still Havent Found What I'm Looking For, and I Will Follow.  U2 on VH1's top 100 bands of all time was ranked 19th.  I think it could be higher then that but non the less top 20 is pretty damn good.  One of the highlights of my life was when I saw them live at Gillette Stadium with my father. 

Bono
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uDkBzkA9L4s

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pb1XXs7e7ac

                                                         

Terrible New England Winter

Awful Snow 2011

                                                              



I hate the winter more than anything.  I know I was born and raised here in New England so I can handle the weather, but that certainly means that I don't have to like it.  It just stinks to know that it is coming.  Because hear in New England you get every season, you get the Summer which is hot, the Spring which other than the rain factor is beautiful, and you get the fall which in my opinion is probably the niceset out of all of them with the leaves falling down and all.  But, the winter especially hear in 2011 was absolutley atrocious.

It all started the day after Christmas.  Everyone was outside shoveling away like there was no tomorrow.  Then in the month of January there was probably 20 off days that we could have had beacause the snow was that bad.  You can't drive anywhere and you can't walk anywhere.  Can someone tell me how that is fun because it just flat out sucks.  No 80 year old couple should have to worry about this crap.  It just stinks how the snow controls your lives in the winter time.  It's jsut not fair. 

Snow is Contolling even the trains
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x6aLn7uZEPw
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C756g4h7_sw&feature=related

Mark Wahlberg

Marky Mark

                                        


Mark Wahlberg is by far the coolest man to ever come out of the streets of Boston.  He was born and raised in inner city Dorchester, MA where he was the youngest child of nine in the Wahlberg household.  He was not the easiest kid to raise as he often created havoc as far as getting arrested about 25 times as a teenager.  That number is not even an exaggeration.  The 25th time that he got arrested was undoubtedly his most notorious arrest and arguably his dumbest.  He was in an argument with a man on a corner street in Dorchester when he took a stick and started beating the crap out of the man.  The man actually ended up losing an eye and Wahlberg was sentenced to 50 days in prison.  While in prison Wahlberg got really big as far as getting in tremendous shape.  He was huge when he got out.

When Wahlberg got out of prison his older brother Donnie who was already a successful singer on the boy band Knew Kids On The Block, took Mark by the hand and got him a deal to become a rapper.  His name was now Marky Mark, as he was the head man on Marky Mark and the Funky Bunch.  The had one huge hit called Good Vibrations, as Marky Mark was known for taking his pants off during the concerts for the ladies and showing off his modeling body for Kelvin Klien Underwear who sponsered Marky Mark.  Then his movie career started.  Mark Wahlberg has been shown in 27 movies since 1994 and they are; Renaissance Man, The Basketball Diaries, Fear, Boogie Nights, the Big Hit, The corruptor, Three Kings, The Yards, The Perfect Storm, Planet of the Apes, Rock Star, America A Tribute to Heroes, The Truth About Charlie, The Italian Job, Overnight, I Heart Huckabees, Four Brothers, Invincible, The Departed, Shooter, We Own the Night, The Happening, Max Payne, The Lovely Bones, Date Night, The Other Guys, The Fighter.  Wahlberg is also the producer of the HBO series Entourage.  And he has a Mark Wahlberg Foundation which supports inner city kids on the poverty side.

Mark Wahlberg
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nh_GJ5biS0E

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KhIJva5o0H0

                                                          

Kevin Garnett

Kevin Garnett

Kevin Garnett aka KG is one of the most intense people that the game of basketball has ever seen.  He is the power forward for the Boston Celtics and formerly for the Minnesota Timberwolves.  KG has changed the landscape of the Boston Celtics culture when he was signed in 2007 to help bring the 17th title to the Boston Celtics franchise.  KG has always been an All- Star and has always been one of the best defensive pressence in the game.  He won the NBA title with the C's and was also named the NBA defensive player of the year. 


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pSHnK5EKMNU

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jSmD5oAhTmo

Southern California

Beach

Southern California

So. Cal might be the most beautiful place on the face of this earth.  The great beaches were people off all ages get there tan on and just enjoy body surfing and catching some raise.  At the beaches people are also jsut chilling and playing volleyball.  People know were to go at the night time in So.

Cal also, if you a teenager you can probably find the kids chillin at the In and Out restaurant, or if you are an adult you can probably be found at a Dodgers or a Lakers game.  If you are a young adult then you can go to the club.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4mA0gQtkpU4

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Opening Day



Opening Day



Opening Day if finally here.  Baseball fans from all over are flying in the air.  The Sox vs. Rangers today should be a classic in Arlington, TX.  Opening Day means it's officially time to forget about last years stats and start getting ready to dominate this year.  It is also about new beginnings and exciting times.  Opening Day for real baseball fans is that happiest day of the year becasue Americas pastime and summer have officially begun.

Fenway Park's uniqueness is the reason why fans have made it a sell on every game of every season since back in 2003.  Fenway is also acoording to last years stats the most successful ticket in the business.  Sox fans are the best.
 

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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=31Th-oDr1PQ