Music Monday

Joshua Radin, in my opinion, is easily one of the best songwriters out there today.  The guy is brilliant.  His new album, Underwater, is released tomorrow!


"Now here's the sun, come to dry the rain-Warm your shoulders and relieve my pain-You're the one thing that I'm missing here- With YOU beside me I no longer fear" 




Peace Out,

DJ Jazzy Jess

Music Monday on Tuesday

I'd like to dedicate this weeks Music Monday to my Tony Robbins crew...Nyki Helmcamp, Zach Thiel, Aaron Arehart, Chris Gaussiran, Connie Arismendi and Ben Palmer.  This past weekend we attended Unleash The Power Within Seminar in San Jose.  It was an amazing experience that has given me a newer, fresher outlook on life.

On the plane ride home, I was listening to Matisyahu's new album, Spark Seeker.  The song Live Like A Warrior came on, and It totally hit home with me.  I can't think of a better song to sum up my weekend.

*I've posted the lyrics as well.*

Feel like the world don't love you
They only want to push you away
Some days people don't see you
You feel like you're in the way
Today you feel, as if everyone hates
Pointing their fingers, looking at your mistakes
You do good, they want great
No matter what you give they still want to take
Give your love and they throw it back
You give your heart they go on attack
When there's nothing left for you,
Only thing that you can do, say

Today, today, live like you wanna,
Let yesterday burn and throw it in a fire, in a fire, in a fire,
Fight like a Warrior,

Today, today, live like you wanna,
Let yesterday burn and throw it in a fire, in a fire, in a fire,
Live like a Warrior

Some things you should let go, there only gonna pull you down,
Just like weight on your shoulder they are only gonna make you drown
We all swing high, we all swing low,
We all got secrets people don't know
We all got dreams we can't let go,
We want to brave, Don't be afraid
Ohh

Today, today, live like you wanna,
Let yesterday burn and throw it in a fire, in a fire, in a fire,
Fight like a Warrior,

Today, today, live like you wanna,
Let yesterday burn and throw it in a fire, in a fire, in a fire,
Live like a Warrior

Your heart is too heavy from things you carry a long time,
You been up you been down, tired and you don't know why,
But you're never gonna go back, you only live one life
Let go, let go, let goooooo, Let go, let go, let goooooo,

Today, today, live like you wanna,
Let yesterday burn and throw it in a fire, in a fire, in a fire,
Fight like a Warrior,

Today, today, live like you wanna,
Let yesterday burn and throw it in a fire, in a fire, in a fire,
Live like a Warrior

Today, today, live like you wanna,
Let yesterday burn and throw it in a fire, in a fire, in a fire,
Fight like a Warrior,

Today, today, live like you wanna,
Let yesterday burn and throw it in a fire, in a fire, in a fire,
Live like a Warrior

Peace Out,

DJ Jazzy Jess

Music Monday

It's no coincidence that this week's pick is also from Iceland (last week was Of Monsters and Men).  I'm just preparing you guys for next Tuesdays big album release. SIGUR ROS!!!!!!

Till then you can get a small piece of Sigur Ros by listening to some Jonsi!



Peace Out,

DJ Jazzy Jess

Music Monday

New favorite band!




Peace Out,

DJ Jazzy Jess

Music Monday

It's only right that this week's Music Monday is dedicated to the Beastie Boys.  One...if not the best (my opinion) hip hop groups ever.



Peace Out,

DJ Jazzy Jess

BE YOU and only YOU

I am guilty of thinking this way sometimes, especially when it comes to body image. Let me just say that I am not dissatisfied with my body. However, I am human...and a woman and from time to time I get in my head. I'll catch myself thinking, what if i had so and so's legs, or her arms or if only my ass was a little tighter (you know the usual stuff), then maybe I'd be more comfortable in my own skin. WRONG! It only becomes a never ending cycle of all the things I'm not. Well, I'm here to put an end to it...NO MORE. I'm going to embrace everything there is about ME and with that, my confidence will continue to grow and in the end I will be a better person because of it.

So whenever those thoughts start to creep in my head, I will say this to myself instead....(minus the cigarette of course)

Music Monday

This week's pick is from Mr. Johnathan Haynes aka @myignition. The band is FUN. and the song...

They kinda remind me of Vampire Weekend.

Peace Out,

DJ Jazzy Jess

Music Monday

I love a clean car, candy, abundance of sunshine and White Boy Rappers...Enjoy!

Peace Out,

DJ Jazzy Jess

Music Monday

This song has been on repeat for the past 5 days! Enjoy.

DJ Jazzy J

Music Monday

I LOVE this girl, and you should too. Enjoy...get up and fucking dance!

Peace Out

Music Monday

Gogol Bordello is probably one of the most eclectic and entertaining bands around. I got to see them Live at ACL 2 years ago and it was CRAZY, FUN and INTENSE!

Peace Out,

DJ Jazzy Jess

Music Monday...on Tuesday

Whenever I hear this song, it reminds me of Monty.

Picture this (mohawk and all)...

walking down the street being a badass...or a punk-ass (as he's normally referred to). He definitely own the streets of East Austin.

Peace Out

The Open: Then and Now

This time last year as I prepared for the CrossFit Open (which begins today), I was scared shitless. I had no idea what I was doing or what I had gotten myself into. It was definitely a great learning experience...physically and mentally, and I loved every minute of it!

A year later and I'm a completely different athlete. Last year I struggled to get 105 lbs over my head several times. Now, 105 is considered a warm-up weight. I'm more then ready to take on the open. I'm actually excited...and not at all scared.

My Goal: Have fun with every workout. Give my ALL and leave nothing on the gym floor. HYDRATE AND MOBILIZE. Finish in the top 30. I may not be one of the biggest girls out there, but my HEART IS HUGE!

Music Monday

I'm on the fence with this song. The more I hear it; the more I like it. The video itself is pretty interesting. Enjoy!

Peace Out,

DJ Jazzy Jess

Music Monday...better late than never

Because it just makes sense...Drake vs Free Energy by The Hood Internet. Enjoy! I know I will.

Music Monday

Ingrid Michaelson, is one of my favorite singer/song writers. Her new album, Human Again, was released last week and it is amazing. Here is my favorite song from the album. Enjoy!

Conversations with God

For the past 3 months I have been attempting to read Conversations with God. I would read about 4 or 5 pages, then wouldn't pick it up again for 3 weeks, read 4 or 5 pages, pick it up again 3 weeks later and so on and so on. Needless to say, I have not gotten very far in the book. So, I am re-commiting myself to the book....I WILL READ 10 PAGES EVERYDAY!

Every week, I will share with you what i've learned/read that week. Kind of like a weekly book report, if you will. This will no only hold me accountable for reading my 10 pages a day but maybe even you'll even get something out of it.

I do not consider myself a religious person. I have nothing against religion. I grew up Catholic and still love a good traditional mass, but it's not the path I choose for myself. (Sorry Mom, I know you are reading this and probably wincing. I LOVE YOU) I will say that I am a Spiritual person, and I do believe in God. From what i've read thus far, the book is right in-line with how I view God and my world.

"The Highest Thought is always that thought which contains JOY. The Clearest Words are those that contain TRUTH. The Grandest Feeling is that feeling which you call LOVE."

The Guidelines to Understanding God's Messages: Joy, Truth and Love