PHJOSHUA ON SPORTS – THE “LATE WINTER” SEASON IS COMING!

February 12, 2012 By Leave a Comment

It’s a really crowded time of year for sports fans. Not that it’s a bad thing. Not at all. It’s just really busy.

We’re here in the middle of February and while we have said goodbye to the NFL season we are now preparing to say hello to Major League Baseball as Spring Training camps open in the next 2 weeks. We are also getting closer and closer to conference championships and March Madness on the NCAA basketball calendar.

Note: I can’t wait for March Madness and I’m already brainstorming the March Madness Widow Survival Guide 3.0

We also can’t forget that we are right smack dab in the middle of the NHL and NBA seasons with more excitement and tension building each day.

The NBA All-Star rosters have been announced and some of the best players in the game will head to Orlando for a weekend of shooting, dunking, stars and sunshine. I have no idea who will win the dunk contest this year… but I really hope that there’s no car on the court.

Note: It’s a shame that Andrea Bargnani has been injured so much this season because he would have been an All-Star the way he was playing.

The NHL is getting closer and closer to the trade deadline… an unofficial holiday in Canada and one of the more stressful days for players, coaches and fans all over the league. February 27th will be a big day in the world of sports fans. It always is.

Note: Canadian hockey fans will have multiple options for day long reporting on deadline day. Remember that being loyal to one network may actually hinder your access to knowledge.

The thought of having March Madness and Spring Training going on while basketball and hockey come down the stretch in play-off races all at the same time is almost overwhelming. There are so many highlights, stories, stats and scores. It’s hard to keep track of.

If I can recommend anything to you let it be The Score Mobile. It’s a life saver for fans on the go. And even at home when one game is on the TV and the scores you need aren’t scrolling across the screen.

The “Late Winter” isn’t an official season, but for sports fans it’s the busiest season. Get your chips and dip and popcorn ready kids. It’s all happening!

Have fun!

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Super Bowl 46 – What’s On The Menu?!

February 5, 2012 By Leave a Comment

Alright friends, it’s game day. Super Bowl Sunday is a day to be spent with friends and family watching a pop star singing the national anthem, a super star singing at half time and 3.5 million dollar commercials. Word is that Super Bowl Sunday is also the 2nd biggest food consumption day of the year in the US, right after Thanksgiving.

With that in mind I took a look at the grocery sales flyers in Indianapolis (host city of Super Bowl 46) and came up with a pretty affordable shopping list that should cover all of your cravings and entertainment needs. I was especially impressed by the booze prices.

Thanks to Marsh, IGA and Kroger for having some pretty great deals this weekend!

Potato Salad, Macaroni Salad or Cole Slaw – $1.59/lb

Tostitos Chips – $1.99

Pace Picante Sauce or Salsa – 2/$4

IGA Sour Cream – 2/$3

Frank’s Hot Sauce – 2/$4

T.G.I. Friday’s Frozen Appetizers – 2/$5

Farmland Sliced Bacon – $3.99

Tombstone Frozen Pizza – 3/$10

Farm Fresh Party Wings 48 oz. Pkg. $5.99

2L Pepsi Products – $.99 each

24 Miller Light, MGD, Budweiser, Bud Light, Coors Light – $15.98

750ml Absolut Vodka/ Jose Cuervo Tequila – $15.99

Here’s hoping that you have a great Super Bowl Sunday. If you’re wagering, be smart. If you’re cheering, have fun. And if you’re just casually observing, enjoy the show!

ps. I’m taking the Giants over the Patriots.

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Mark’s S/S 2012

February 1, 2012 By Leave a Comment

Last night, I got a peek at the Mark’s Spring Summer 2012 collection. Inspired by the spirit of a summer stroll or picnic in the park, the collection is bright and fresh and most of all cozy, yet fashionable.

Some of my favourite items from the mens collection are the DH3 selvage jeans, which come in a variety of fits to suit any style and the new collection of vintage button down shirts, the kind you want to steal from your boyfriend and wrap around you for the extra layer of comfort.

Of course, Mark’s is constantly pushing their innovations, such as the Perfectly Pressed shirts, for those guys that hate ironing, but new this season, Mark’s is introducing their Men’s Don’t Sweat it shirts, which is a special woven material that doesn’t allow for moisture to reach the surface of your garment. This translates to having a shirt that will never get sweat marks. I’ve seen it in action, and it’s quite remarkable.

Regardless of the innovations behind the collection, SS12 makes me want to hop on a bike, makes me want to hold your hand, makes me want to soak in the sun and hang out with that special someone. Until then, I’ll be dreaming of spring’s arrival. Less than two months to go my friends.

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PHJOSHUA ON SPORTS – 2012 SUPER BOWL PROP BETS

January 29, 2012 By 1 Comment
In case you hadn’t heard – the Super Bowl is next Sunday. All over the world friends and families will get together and watch the New England Patriots take on the New York Giants in Indianapolis.There will also be a lot (like millions) of people placing bets worth a lot (like billion) of dollars worth of bets.

They won’t just be betting on the outcome of the game or the total points or even anything that pertains to the game at all for that matter. Every year there is a list of amazing and entertaining prop bets that the public can get in on.

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Come Up To My Room 2012

January 27, 2012 By 1 Comment

Come Up To My Room (CUTMR) is the Gladstone Hotel’s annual alternative design event. It’s a collaboration of artists and designers showcasing their imagination in 11 rooms and 13 public space projects. The four day event is in it’s ninth year, and this year, the installations are outstanding. Below is a schedule of events happening at the Gladstone this weekend as well as some shots from the show.

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Red Leather, Yellow Leather, Roots Leather!

January 27, 2012 By Leave a Comment

Growing up in Toronto in the early 80′s meant that I had to own something from Roots. It was one of those brands that every kid at school had to have. I’m not sure what it was about having a beaver plastered across your chest, but it was very cool and very Canadian. In my teens, I still remember getting my first pair of Roots Tuff boots. They were rugged, black and totally took a beating to the Canadian winter weather and I loved them. Apparently, they still make them, which I think is pretty awesome and proves that they really don’t go out of style. Roots has been one of those brands that have been woven into my life since I was young, so when Roots invited me out to play, I was pretty excited to check things out.

Wednesday night, I was invited to an intimate gathering at the Roots store in Yorkville, where I got a sneak peak at some of the beautiful leather products coming out this spring. The majority of the goods were steered towards the female persuasion, but the new collection also featured some great bags, men’s jackets and shoes which I could totally appreciate.

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CB2 Comes to Canada

January 25, 2012 By Leave a Comment

This past Friday, I headed down to Queen and Bathurst to the old Big Bop building to check out the new CB2 store, the first one in Canada. CB2 is a more urban branch of the Crate and Barrel brand which first opened it’s doors in Chicago in 2000. This year, they are expanding into Canada, opening stores in Toronto as well as Vancouver (in February).

CB2 has done an amazing job and renovating and revitalizing the old building, peeling away the purple paint and showcasing the original brick. The store is large and spacious spanning two floors and is filled with some amazing CB2 merchandise.

Visiting the store last Friday, I bumped into a lot of friends and took mental added a whole slew of merchandise into my own mental wish list. If you haven’t checked out the store yet, it’s worth a visit. You can follow the Toronto CB2 store on twitter @CB2queenwest and don’t forget to visit their website for your chance to win a $500 shopping spree.

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GAY SOCCER PLAYER DAVID TESTO TALKS COMING OUT & MALECALL.CA

January 23, 2012 By Leave a Comment

Last week I was fortunate enough to sit down with Rannie and speak by phone with professional soccer player, role model, face of Male Call Canada and out gay man, David Testo.

If you follow sports and gay culture you may have heard of David. In November 2011 he made the decision to go public with the most personal information of his life… he’s gay. His family knew, many of his teammates, coaches and opponents knew, but the public did not.That changed last fall and when we asked him why, his answer was like many that we’ve all heard before – the time was right. His family knew, his friends knew, he turned 30 in August and yet he still wasn’t living his life to its fullest. He wasn’t part of the community that he feels he belongs in. He wasn’t being true to himself.

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PHJOSHUA ON SPORTS – TOP SONGS IN SPORTS!

January 22, 2012 By 1 Comment
If you have ever been to any kind of pro sports game you’ve heard the music that gets blasted over the speakers during time outs and intermissions and between innings. The music is a huge part of the fan experience. Fans get engaged and dance and clap and sing and stomp and generally get a lot more enthusiastic when the right track comes on at the right time.With that in mind I did a little research to find out the most popular and best arena/stadium songs out there.

Most of the songs I found have been around for a long time. They’re classics if only because they are so often heard at games.

There are songs on the list that I would never hope to hear on the radio. But when they come on at the ball park I’m all in. That’s the great part about this list. It isn’t about songs being good. It’s about them fitting in with live sporting events.I looked at 5 lists that ranged from Top 10 to Top 100 songs and came up with my own list of 20. I guess I’m pickier than some other people on the internet.

Here’s my list of 20.
  1. Blitzkrieg Bop – The Ramones
  2. Cotton Eye Joe – Rednex
  3. Don’t Stop Believin’ – Journey
  4. Eye of the Tiger – Survivor
  5. Final Countdown – Europe
  6. Get Ready For This – 2 Unlimited
  7. I Got You (I Feel Good) – James Brown
  8. I Wanna Rock – Twisted Sister
  9. Jump Around – House of Pain
  10. Let’s Get It started – Black Eyed Peas
  11. Na Na Na Na (Kiss Him Goodbye) – Steam
  12. Pump Up The Jam – Technotronic
  13. Rock & Roll, Part II – Gary Glitter
  14. Thunderstruck – AC/DC
  15. TNT – AC/DC
  16. We Are The Champions – Queen
  17. We Will Rock You – Queen
  18. Welcome To The Jungle – Guns & Roses
  19. Whoomp! There It Is – Tag Team
  20. YMCA – The Village People

Think I missed something important? Think I screwed it up altogether? Give us your suggestions!

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Hello 2012…

January 17, 2012 By 4 Comments

Can you believe it’s already 2012? Okay, we are already over two weeks into the new year. And it’s time I’ve pulled myself out of holiday mode, it’s time I’ve pulled myself out of feeling sorry for myself mode and it’s time I get myself together and start living life again. Easier said then done.

The last two years years have been a challenge, learning to be myself, learning to live with myself, learning how to be a single man. It’s had it’s up and downs. I’ve set in place coping mechanisms to get me through, and now I think it’s time to start shedding it all away. It’s time for me to grow up and becoming responsible again.

Not to say that the last couple of years haven’t had good times, I’ve sang a bunch, way too much, karaoke became my life, a way for me to cope with my feelings, with my loss, with my loneliness. It also brought me a bunch of close friends whom I love dearly and I’m grateful for.

In any case, a new year brings new things, I have resolutions and goals but I’m not going to get into them here. The one thing I do want to get back into which I will mention, is writing here on the blog. This past September I will have had a blogging for over 11 years. On the 3rd of January, I have been on Twitter for 5 years. And I think moving forward, I’m gonna be putting more effort here, sharing with you my images, my words, my life.

I don’t know what 2012 is going to bring for me. I do know it’s going to be a year of change, a year of challenges and it’s going to be a new chapter. Wish me luck.

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