Delpaxton: As Seen on TV

As mentioned in a previous post, my band Delpaxton was selected by FUSE TV to have our music video aired through the month of April. Today at 12:00AM, the video became viewable on "FUSE On Demand." It was a pretty cool feeling. Actually, it was an immensly GIANORMOUSLY AWESOME feeling. I mean I've seen the video at least a thousand times (literally), but seeing it on the big screen, makes it soooo much more enjoyable. PLEASE check it out!

Like I said earlier, the video is for the song "Not Too Distant," which is the single off of our first EP titled (( In Stereo )). I urge you, to visit Delpaxton.com and check it out as well as our other songs and media. You may also view the video on here by searching my older posts. If you like us, feel free to stop by our YOUTUBE page or help us out by purchasing the EP on the itunes store.

Thanks,

Ray

Mongui

This is a very old photograph of my grandmother and my grandfather back in Cuba. Unfortunately, my grandfather who I and my entire family called "Mongui," passed away in September of 2005. His passing came as a surprise to all of us, as he was in good health. Moreover, it took away a person who I Loved so very much. He and I were very close. There is not a day that goes by that I dont think of him or wish that he was still alive. I know they say time heals all wounds, but in my case, it seems to be working at an alarmingly slow pace. Sometimes, on rare occassions, I dream with him. I am extremely grateful for these dreams. I figure, if I can grow up to be half the man he was, then I'd think that I've done alright.

On another note, the other person in the photograph, is my grandmother Sonia who I actually saw earlier today. I am grateful to have her in my life and to be able to spend time with her (basically) whenever I want. In short, spend time with your parents and grandparents. Learn and listen from them...I'm serious! The older generations usually have better stories.

Sincerely,

Ray

Space! Space! Space!

This is my girlfriend Monica, and she loves space more than anything in this world. So much in fact, that she jumps for joy at the site of anything remotely related to space and(or) science. She's currently in school studying Astrophysics. I joke around with her and tell her that she doesn't know how to read, and that she can only communicate through the use of complex equations. If anybody is going to uncover the secrets of the Universe, it'll be her. This is another picture of her jumping for joy:

I want some Tip-Top

This goes well beyond the typical "chicken shack," well beyond the KFC or the Popeye's, this is Tip-Top! The Nicaraguan based "chicken mecca" where mediocre chicken is served in the most universal way, FRIED! You may now find yourself wondering, why another crappy and meaningless entry Ray? I'll tell you why my dear lost interweb surfer, its because Tip-Top has Tito, Tita and Guapollon! Yes, these are their chicken mascots! And they have more too! They also have a proper "Area De Juegos," also known as the "play area."

In all seriousness though, Nicaragua has a love affair with chickens that is second to none. The Tip-Top establishment reminds me of the wonderful 3 or so days I spent in the country. Thank you Tip-Top for your tasty pre-flight chicken sandwich.

Te quiero,

Ramon

Je suis un kidrobot

What can I say, I'm a child trapped in a man's body. Much like the popular Tom Hanks movie "Big." Except I didn't make a wish at a Carnival to a mechanical fortune teller. I actually sprinkled pixie-dust or whatever its called that Jannifer Garner used in "13 Going On 30." Either way, it has allowed me to keep my love for toys. Or rather, re-kindle my love for toys. In short, this entry is dedicated to Kidrobot. A brand that has created an obsession among children, adults, the indie, the psuedo hip-hop indie, the sneaker crowd and everybody else.

My girlfriend, to my surprise has a rather extensive collection of "Smorkin Labbits." A "Smorkin Labbit" is a sort of vinylesque rabbit smoking a cigarrette. I must admit, its quite impressive. For her birthday, I bought her a 10 inch Teal one (teal is her favorite color). My other friends are intense collectors as well. As for myself, I'm just a novice and I purchase what I like. However, this is growing into something bigger, and I must remind myself that there is more to life than having really cool looking toys.

For those of you who still dont know what Kidrobot is, I encourage you to CLICK HERE and find out for yourself. In short, its a brand (duh!) that sells clothing (sometimes rather pricey and ugly..at least to me), toys and art. Their website is packed with a variety downloads, blogs and other cool stuff. For those in the MIA, please check out their store on South Beach, they're currently holding an art show:

SMORKIN LABBIT TEAL EDITION:

Currently brewing: Starbucks Italian Roast

"'Italian Roast by Starbucks Coffee'
This sturdy Latin American blend is less complex than Espresso Roast and not as intensely smoky as French Roast. Nonetheless, it's a potent, bold cup of coffee."

All this time, I thought I was drinking authentic Italian Coffee. Excuse my Internet/Miami angst, but "WTF bro?" Why name it Italian Roast if none of it comes from Italy? Either way, its darn good coffee. Its so good, that it draws the attention of my Cuban family that mostly drinks Cuban coffee or "Cafe Con Leche" or anything with a kick. The pseudo Italian Roast (as I am now calling it) is having them consider the ways of the traditional, perhaps "Americano" style of brewing coffee. No more "agua sucia," for locations such as Starbucks, Whole Foods, Dean&Deluca and many others are serving up some serious brews.

I would also like to add that coffee is one of the things that I hold dear to my heart. The very act of consuming it, especially the first sip of the day, has a way of putting me in my place. I enjoy every aspect of the caffeine experience, from purchasing the beans to grinding them up and then brewing them, its simply a "zen-like" feeling. Perhaps I'm taking this too far, but anyone who knows me, knows that I sometimes babble too much about this sort of thing. With that said, there is no real point to this entry, other than I Love coffee and that I wish this existed:

Rocket Ship Piñata, Pool Trampoline and Vampire Fangs

This past Friday, I (with the help of great friends) organized a surprise birthday party for my girlfriend Monica. Judging from the "crunkness" and the condition of some people the following day, I would say the party was a success. With the "Surprise!" greeting that echoed off of the neighboring homes, to the "key note" presention of the "Eliminator V2.0," and to the distribution of one GIANT rum cake, the party was a recipe for an intense evening. Oh and did I mention that we had a rocket ship piñata? It was a matter of time before most of us ended up in the pool, (some of us fully clothed). Overall, it was a great success. Many thanks to everyone who stopped by and kicked it with us.













photos by: Yainks