To My Grandfather..

How do I start this? How do you say goodbye to someone as great as you? You know, they always say you should celebrate a loved ones life. You shouldn't mourn their death, but instead celebrate the life they have lived. You lived one of the greatest lives I have ever known.

You came to Canada and not only made a life for yourself, but a life for all you children. You brought security to your family. You worked so hard, and it wasn't for yourself. It was for your children and your grandchildren.

You have been a major influence on my life since birth. You were always there along with my own father to teach me right from wrong. You taught me how to respect my family, how to respect women, how to live my life positively and always have a smile on my face. Every day that I saw you, you had a smile on my face and would have a joke or a "back in the day" type story to tell me. I loved every minute of it, and knowing that I won't be able to hear these stories again breaks my heart.

You were always such a strong man. You never complained about anything and always had others interests in mind before your own. Even until the end, while in the hospital you still had your same sense of humor and strength. I wish I had your strength and courage to help me get through all this pain. I am trying to be strong for my family, but knowing that I'll never be able to go over and discuss the weekends soccer games with you tears me apart. Knowing that whenever I go see Grandma, you won't be around the corner doing your crosswords, listening to your radio breaks my heart so much.

You were always full of life, and seeing you lay there with the life taken away from you is something that hurt in ways unimaginable. I know that pain is supposed to be temporary but this is a hurt that is so deep that I don't know how I will ever be able to recover. Knowing that I will never be able to see you again, talk to you again, hold your hand one more time is just too painful to recover from. Holding your hand so tightly, praying for you told squeeze back and begging you to please just wake up but knowing you wouldn't was a hurt too deep to heal. I'm trying so hard to be strong like you Abuelito but I can't.

I love you SO much. You will always be in my heart and the hearts of your entire family. We were all there with you in the hospital bed when you left us, and I know in our hearts you'll be their with all of us until our end. You were a great man, one of the greatest I've ever had the pleasure of knowing. If I could ever be even HALF the man you ever were, I know i'll have lived a good life. Te Amo Abuelito Pancho. I Love You so much. Watch over me and my entire family. We'll see you again one day.

IIIT'S TIIIIIIIIMMEE!!!!

Man, when Bruce Buffer said those two words, there was not one person at the Rogers Center that wasn't loosing their mind. The sound of 55,000 people cheering was just deafening. This was honestly one of the greatest experiences I have ever had. I was part of history! I attended the first ever UFC event held in Ontario, with a record breaking attendance of 55,000 people. It was honestly crazy in the Rogers Center. I thought the roof was going to be blown off!!

With the exception of one or two fights, the action was unreal. The 3 main fights people wanted to see were Lyoto "The Dragon" Machida vs Randy "The Natural" Couture, Mark "The Machine" Hominick vs Jose Aldo, and the main event Jake Shields vs Georges "Rush" St-Pierre.

Not many people gave Couture a chance against Machida but seeing a UFC hall of fame legend in the ring was enough to have the entire crowd chanting "RANDY! RANDY! RANDY!". Machida did win the fight, however, with a very entertaining front kick to the face! Despite the loss, Couture will go down as a legend in the sport and even after he was KO'd, the crowd was still on his side. Quick side note: Steven Seagal was in Machida's corner. Remember when Anderson Silva KO'd Belfort with a front kick to the face? Guess who was in his corner.. That's right, Steven Seagal. How badass is that?!?!

The Hominick vs Aldo fight was for the UFC featherweight championship and it lived up to its expectations. Aldo dominated most of the fight and showed us all why he was the champ. At one point in the fight he delivered a perfect elbow to the forehead of Hominick that gave him a bump so big we could see it up in the 500's! We thought it was over for Hominick, but when the 5th and final round began he came out determined! He pinned Aldo down on the ground and was raining down fists. It looked like Hominick was going to KO Aldo in the last round until time ran out. Had the round been 30 seconds longer, I am sure Hominick would have gotten the KO. The decision was given to Aldo, but I don't think this is the last we hear from "The Machine".

And then there was the main event: GSP vs Shields. I'll be completely honest with you guys, this fight was a snoozer. It was five rounds of GSP and Shields exchanging one-two's and every now and then connecting. Shields got a few good punches in there which lead to GSP being unable to see out of one eye and bloody face, while Shields received a few good licks as well and was bloodied up. In the end the decision went to GSP but I feel as though he is fighting too conservatively. His last few defenses have consisted of him staying back throwing jabs from the outside. We want to see a KO or a submission or something to make us jump out of our seats! Maybe he needs to fight someone who is a little more explosive. Perhaps and Anderson Silva vs GSP super fight? Dare to dream!! But as for this fight, I was honestly more entertained by the brawl happening 5 rows behind us.

In the end, this was an experience I will NEVER forget. The atmosphere was unreal, the crowd was pumped up, and it was worth EVERY penny. Yes, I would have like to have seen a better main event, but it's alright. The rest of the night made up for it. If you weren't there last night because you figured you'd rather watch it at home, you definitely missed out. Next time the UFC comes to Toronto, I urge every single one of you to go out of your way to get a ticket. Do whatever you have to do. Sell your soul if you must! It is an experience that is worth every single penny!!

Hottest/Sexiest female movie character.. Concluded!

Alright ladies and gentlemen, this is it. We have finally made to the top 5 female movie characters. It was a long a perilous journey but at last we are here. Lets dive right in shall we?

5. Satanico Pandemonium (Salma Hayek) - From Dusk till Dawn, 1996

First, I want to say that this movie is one bad ass flick. Yes, we are aware that in this movie Salma probably has maybe 2 or 3 lines ate the most but who cares. When Satanico comes out and starts doing her dance, it went from 6 to noon in every guys pants. She does her sexy little dance in her sexy little outfit and there was automatically a shortage of lotion and kleenex all over the world. Sure she turns into some ugly ass vampire and starts killing, but we can look past that. I mean, I can as long as she does that on her own time, not when she's with me.

4. Rachel Jansen (Mila Kunis) - Forgetting Sarah Marshall, 2008

Rachel Jansen is one of our all time favourites. Lets look at the obvious: she's fucking beautiful, she has a great smile, and a nice little tight body. Now let's look past that: is it just me or was Rachel the funnest hostess of all time? I mean, she starts hanging out with Peter, they start partying. She's funny, can take a joke, and can throw down when she has to. She even knows there's a topless picture of her in a bar bathroom and she's totally cool with that. Come on, if Rachel Jansen isn't in your top 5, you need to seriously re-evaluate your list.

3. Princess Leia Organa (Carrie Fisher) - Return of the Jedi, 1983

In "A New Hope", she wore that conservative white gown. In "The Empire Strikes Back", she was bundled up for the cold weather. So when she came out in "Return of the Jedi" sporting this skimpy gold bikini, you better believe that every Star Wars nerd got friction burns on their hands. To this day nerds still pleasure themselves to this image. Who knew that Princess Leia had such a great bod?! Not only that, but while wearing this little number she still manages to handle her business and dispose of Jabba the Hut. It takes a special kind of Princess to manage that task.

2. Natalia Rushman/Natasha Romanoff (Scarlett Johansson) - Iron Man 2, 2010

By day, she's the by the books sexy as hell Natalia Rushman. By night, she's the leather wearing, sexy as hell Natasha Romanoff. We know all girls have secrets but damn, this is one sexy ass secret. Even if she wasn't wearing the leather and just stuck to her pencil skirts, heels, and tight blouses, our jaws would still be on the floor. On top of all that, she can kick some ass. She's got some nice moves, so we know she's flexible. I wouldn't mind going a couple of rounds with her if you know what I mean.

1. Nancy Callahan (Jessica Alba) - Sin City, 2005

What guy doesn't have Jessica Alba in their top 5? Now picture Jessica Alba as a stripper, constantly in skimpy outfits, doing provocative dances. That, my friends, is Nancy Callahan. This chick is one sexy devil. For a girl who was kidnapped and almost raped/killed at the age of 11, we think she turned out just fine. What makes her different from all the other girls on the list? Well for starters, she is hella tough. I mean, after being whipped the way she was and still not scream, that has to count for something. And even when it seems as though the end was near, she still mocks the bad guys. That is one tough, sexy mamma. For these reasons, Nancy Callahan is our number one hottest/sexiest female movie character.

We did it guys. We got through the entire list. But I'm curious to see who's on you list. Drop us a line and let us know who would be on your list or who you feel didn't deserve to be on it. We hope to hear from you soon!

Hottest/Sexiest Female movie character.. Continued

OK so we made it through numbers 15-11. There were a few people who loved it, and those who did not agree. Lets re-cap: 15. Nadia (Shannon Elizabeth), 14. Gia Carangi (Angelina Jolie), 13. Kelly Van Ryan (Denise Richards), 12. Kathryn Merteuil (Sarah Michelle Gellar), 11. Sandy Olsson (Olivia Newton John). We are now entering the top 10, and this is where things get real juicy. So lets jump right in..

10. Danielle (Elisha Cuthbert) - The Girl Next Door, 2004

"I'm all wet, can I come in". That line alone justifies her being part of the top 10. I mean, what guy would not salivate at the idea of a super sexy porn star living next door to them? Not only is she smoking hot, but she she's such a sweet girl. Yes she is a porn star, meaning she probably takes a vast amount of penis, but it's nothing wearing a condom won't fix. Plus, she's willing to leave it all behind for the right guy.

9. Ginger Knowles (Halle Berry) - Swordfish, 2001

So we all know Halle Berry is one smoking hot lady. Her in any role automatically brings the sexiness up by 200% hands down. But in Swordfish she plays an undercover agent trying to infiltrate John Travolta's operation, all while wearing a wire. Just look at the picture. You see how nice and fit her... wire is? This role made splashes because this was the first time Halle shows some tittays. Sure she has a sex scene in Monster's Ball but it's with Billy Bob Thornton, and that's just gross man.

8. Sara Harris (Eva Mendes) - Training Day, 2001

No one really knew who this beautiful Cuban-American actress was until her role in training day. She plays the girlfriend of a bad ass Denzel Washington. Now, when you have a boyfriend like Denzel, you HAVE to be tough as nails. I mean, he is just one bad ass cop which means in order to be with him, she has to be one bad ass sexy mamma. It also helps that she has a nude scene in this movie.

7. Jessica Rabbit (Kathleen Turner) - Who Framed Roger Rabbit?, 1988
The only animated character to make the list, and with good reason. Lets forget the fact that she has great legs, or a nice slim waste, or nice thick rack. Lets forget that the the hair covering her one eye gives her a sexy, seductive look. Lets instead consider the fact she truly does not care about someones exterior. I mean, come on, she's married to a rabbit! She clearly only cares about what's on the inside which means anyone has a chance. Man, talking about a cartoon like this makes me feel a little weird...

6. Jennifer Check (Megan Fox) - Jennifer's Body, 2009

We could have put Megan Fox in any of her role's and it would have been hot. She may not be much of an actress, but she is definitely a looker. Now, picture being in high school and the hottest girl in school wanting to have sex with you. Every teenage boys dream. This is Jennifer Check. She is constantly horny and ready for some action, whether its with guys or girls. Sure, she may be a demon and may eat you after having sex with you, but hey, that sure is a way to go out. Dying after having sex with one of the hottest girls.. that's the way i want to go.

We're almost there guys! we've made it from 15-6 and are now entering our top 5!! Who made the cut? Only one way to find out..

Hottest/Sexiest Female movie character

Alright, so recently I finally got around to watching the movie "Grease". Yes yes I know, I'm way behind, but atleast i got around to watching it alright! Moving on, one thing I did notice was how hot Sandy Olsson was. Man, something about her innocent girl attitude and then transitioning at the end into a leather jacket wearing sex bomb just got the blood pumping. So much so, that it raised discussion here at the offices of Mind of Mayshus as to who are the hottest female movie characters. This lead to the creation of a list of the top 15 female movie characters. Before we go on, we need to address a few things. The characters were chosen based on attractiveness, sex appeal, and, in some cases, level of badassness. So without further ado, I bring to you the top 15 female movie characters as per the team at Mind of Mayshus, divided into 3 posts.

15. Nadia (Shannon Elizabeth) - American Pie, 1999

Come on man, do I really need to say why she made the list? Not only is she hot, but she has no issues with masturbating in a dude's bedroom. She didn't know Jim had left the house at all so as far as she knew, he could have been right outside but that did not stop her. On top of that, when Jim came into the room she was down for some action. Until Jim had a bit of a spill... But still, Nadia is definitely one of the hotter female characters.

14. Gia Carangi (Angelina Jolie) - Gia, 1998

Before she was Laura Croft, Mrs Smith, or that chick from Wanted, she played the role of super model Gia Carangi. This is one of the first times we see Angelina in all her topless glory. She's not overly thin either in the movie, and to top it all off, she has a couple girl on girl scenes. This was definitely one of Angelina's hotter roles.

13. Kelly Van Ryan (Denise Richards) - Wild Things, 1998

For starters, she is smoking hot. She plays a highschool student who is accusing her teacher of sexual assault. Throughout the movie, to keep herself safe from the law, she seduces whoever she has to to watch her own back. Now, I don't know of any guy who would pass up some Kelly Van Ryan action, but she's so good she even seduces a young Neve Campbell in one of the hottest pool make out scenes I have seen to date.

12. Kathryn Merteuil (Sarah Michelle Gellar) - Cruel Intentions, 1999

Yes, that is Buffy the Vampire Slayer. Only this time, she plays Ryan Phillippe's sexy and seductive step sister who makes a bet with him that she can seduce a virgin Reese Witherspoon before he can. You heard right, she believes her game is so tight that she can seduce a young, female virgin. That is hot. She even has a pretty passionate, tongue filled make out scene with a young Selma Blair. As you can tell, here at Mind of Mayshus, we are very into the girl on girl action.

11. Sandy Olsson (Olvia Newton John) -Grease, 1978

Sweet, sweet Sandy. The girl who inspired this list to be created. She's such a sweet, innocent young lady who gets caught up with the wrong crowd. No, just kidding. Danny's an alright guy I guess. But there's something about Sandy that is just so appealing. Maybe it's the whole good girl gone bad thing, or maybe its just the fact that she's hella hot. Whatever it is, we don't care, we just know that she is our number 11.

Well, those are our numbers 15-11. Stay tuned for the top 10 coming real soon!!

Century Club!

Flip cup, beer pong, kings, ring of fire. These are all drinking games that most (if not all of us) have either played or have witnessed people playing. We all have fun playing these games, people get drunk, have a laugh, and move on. But there's another game on the block that will seperate the real drinkers from the posers. The game I speak of is The Century Club.

Century Club, aka Centurion aka Century Challenge aka Chicken of the North aka Hundred's Club is a game strictly involving beer. The main objective of the game is to have a shot of beer every minute for 100 minutes and be the last one standing. We all know that beer does not have nearly the same amount of alcohol content as shots of hard liqour do, which leads people to believe that taking 100 shots of beer is nothing. Do not be mistaken, it is no easy task.

Let's do some Mind of Mayshus math for a bit. A GOOD shot glass is about 1.5 oz. Since we are taking 100 shots of beer, it equals to about 150 oz. A standard bottle of beer is 341 mL. There are approximately 29.6 mL in one ounce. Since we are consuming 150 oz, it is equal to 4440 mL. Now divide that by 341 (mL per beer bottle) and you get approximately 13. What does that mean? That means that within 100 min, or 1 hour and 40 min, you are consuming 13 beers!! Most people don't even drink that many beers throughout a whole night! Call it whatever you like, but the Century Club is no easy task.

Why do I bring this game up? Well, we here at Mind of Mayshus feel that it would be quite entertaining if I tried to tackle the Century Club. I will try to consume 13 beers within 100 minutes! I don't even want to do it to be honest, but I will do it for you guys: the fans!! My promise to all the Mind of Mayshus faithful is that I will attempt the Century Club in 2011, and post many pictures for your entertainment. It will take a lot of work, but it will get done.

So the next time you're with all your friends playing drinking games, why not try the Century Club? It promises to deliver a drunken good times. In the mean time, check out this video of some guys attempting to do the Century Club.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yfzVYBWh2ZA&NR=1&feature=fvwp
*note: not for those with a weak stomach*

Brought to you by the team at Mind of Mayshus

Happy Holidays!!

On behalf of the entire staff at Mind of Mayshus, we want to wish you all a Happy Holidays!

The Holidays are a time to have fun and rejoice. Why? Because school is out, you get to see tons of family, and you can eat whatever the hell you want because it's the Holidays and it's expected!

So whether you're with your family, watching Home Alone, or A Charlie Brown Christmas, or whether you're just taking the day to relax, enjoy it! Get ready for a huge day of shopping on Boxing day!

We also want to wish you a fun and safe New Years! We worked hard all year, so now it's time to party even harder! Make sure to bring in the new year with a bang... LITERALLY if you know what I mean. Just remember, DO NOT drink and drive. Or at least don't get caught doing it. No one wants to start 2011 with a DUI.

Happy Holidays!!!

22tracks

I'm sure most of you have already come across this, but for those who have not; PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE take the time to check out www.22tracks.com. You will be doing yourself a huge favour. I don't know about you, but I could be doing homework, playing video games, or even just hanging out alone or with friends, and have music playing in the background. But what happens when you find yourself saying "I heard this already" or asking your friends "who knows any good music?". Well fear not! 22tracks has your back!

So what is 22tracks? To put it simply: it is an online jukebox. It is 22 playlists, all from different genres, each consisting of 22 songs. These genres include Hip Hop, RnB, Country, Contemporary, Dancehall and many others. There is essentially something for everyone. There is no registration, membership, or donation required. You just go to the site and the music starts playing.

The songs on the playlist are a mix of the latest music from your favourite artists and fresh, new, up and coming artists. Each playlist has a dedicated DJ from Amsterdam that updates the playlist with new music throughout the week, keeping the playlist nice and fresh.

Like a song you're listening to? You can add it to "My22" and set up your own playlist. This neat tool allows you to set up your own playlist consisting of your favourite tracks from any genre!

Want your friends to know about a new song? Click on the "share track" button to promote it on your twitter and Facebook for all your friends to see. Like a song so much you want to add it to you Ipod? You can click the shopping cart to buy the track on iTunes. It's so easy that anyone can listen, promote, and download good and new music!

So please take the time and visit www.22tracks.com! You will not regret it. There is music for people that enjoy almost any genre. It is definitely worth your time, I promise you that!

PS: mindofmayshus will be undergoing some new and exciting changes so keep an eye open for that in the new year!!

Brought to you by the team at mindofmayshus

Bits of Tits or an Assortment of Ass: Natures Bloods vs Crips

So, after my last blog I was getting some rave reviews. People were really enjoying the direction it was going in because they felt like they could relate to it and in a sense "use" the information. With that said, I decided to once again do some hardcore investigative reporting and get to the bottom of one of the biggest rivalries known to man. These two combatants have been at war for centuries and today the team at Mind of Mayshus will try to once and for all end this battle! I, of course, am talking about the age old battle of Breasts vs Ass: What do men really prefer?

In the first corner we have the breasts. They come in pairs, many different sizes, and can be seen from the front. It's special moves include the cleavage, and the occasional "nip slip". In the second corner we have the ass. These too come in pairs, many different sizes, but this one is seen from the rear. It's special techniques include the "moon", and the coveted thong cleavage.

Originally, I figured I would just sleep with 35 different women and see where my hands naturally focus on. After a lot of consideration I decided that it would take too long and instead decided to ask 35 different people what they prefer. Here are the results:

Breasts: 9

Ass : 26

There you have it! Ass wins by a landslide. Almost 75% of the people surveyed prefer ass over breasts on any given day. One can't help but ask the question: why? Why do people prefer the ass over breasts? Maybe it's because it is easy to look at a female's ass without getting caught. The breasts are facing the same direction as the eyes so there is no time to react if a female see's us and we end up like George Costanza. When looking at the ass, the girl has to turn around which gives enough warning to look somewhere else or pretend we're just staring at something on the floor.

Perhaps it is because the ass is so soft and supple, and bounces just perfectly. The ass makes us feel safe to hold it but at the same time makes us feel manly and strong. Walking down the street with a woman we can casually slide our hands across our womans ass and into her pockets without being ridiculed. That is a luxury we do not have with the breasts because it is seen as absurd. Even slapping. Try slapping a females ass. A lot of the time they'll enjoy it and be into it, perhaps even ask for a harder slap. Have you ever tried slapping a womans breasts? They do not appreciate it much, trust me.

Well there we have it, breasts just don't have what it takes to compete with the ass. Don't get me wrong, if a women comes along with her succulent breasts in our face, no one in their right mind would pass on it because there's no ass present. It is merely just a preference. So ladies, the next time your man says you have a thick ass, it is NOT a bad thing. It is definitely a compliment. Fella's, keep up the good work. To you ladies with nicer breasts than ass, we still have love for you no matter what. And to all the girls with the fine ass, we salute you!

Brought to you by the team at Mind of Mayshus

Guilty Pleasure

Ladies and Gentlemen! I come before you all today to try to tackle a debate that has plagued mankind for centuries! Is it alright to watch porn if you are in a relationship? To answer this, I asked a number of people 2 questions and came to a conclusion. These are the answers I found the most interesting and entertaining. All the people asked remain anonymous.

Question 1: If you are in a relationship, do you think it is alright for you to watch porn without having to hide it from your partner or feel guilty about it?

- "um no, I know some people don't like it but to each their own"

-"It's just porn, you shouldn't feel guilty"

-"Agreed. I'd get her in on it. Fuck"

-"I don't watch porn. Sicko"

-"Oh fuck yeah dude"

-"The idea is kinda vulgar to me. Why would I want to see people I don't even know naked?"

-"If they know and they're cool then i won't feel guilty. But if they don't like it n I do it behind their back then i'll feel guilty because I'm lying"

Question 2: Is it alright for your partner to watch porn?

-"Oh fuck yeah dude. I love walking in on them doing it"

-"Its like an accepted form of cheating. Its not all that different than having some random person in your room while you get off"

-"Maybe. It's the same thing as going to a strip club. If you're in a relationship why have the need to look elsewhere"

-"Would she have all sorts of crazy vibrators and shit? That stuff can be hot"

-"Yeah they can watch porn. Wait, what kind of porn? It depends"

-"Yeah, although i might feel threatened if they watched it everyday"

-"Of course as long as it's not an obsession or addiction. I think once in a blue moon is fine"

These question were asked to a wide variety of people. Some males, some females. Some were friends, some strangers, some managers, some co workers. If you look at some of the answers, the first question mainly had people feeling that it was alright for them to watch pornographic films. However, when asked how they felt about their partner watching it, there seems to be a double standard. There's a feeling of "it's ok if I do it, but I don't know if I want you doing it". One person even described watching porn as a form of cheating!! A lot of the answers were the same. Many people would say "yeah I should be able to watch whenever" but then when the second question is asked they would say "Oh.. I don't know about that one". There were those who are alright with both sides watching porn, but the double standard is definitely more dominant.

At the end of the day, everyone is going to have their own fantasies. Whether it is a well endowed woman, oiled up from head to toe, rubbing herself up against the camera while playing with various toys in various compromising positions while you watch and get off to this beautiful vixxen, or whether it is fantasy regarding a date with a special someone, we all do it. The key thing to remember is that they are just that, fantasies. Your partner is not actually part of that 14 person orgy, 5 of which are little people. They are merely just enjoying the show. So in my opinion, you should be able to watch porn without feeling guilty. The next time your partner tells you not to watch porn, you tell them to stop watching that show they like with that actor/actress they think is hot, because you know they fantasize about them! However we all know that because of this double standard, this will never happen. We will always have the issue of "I can do it but i don't know if they should". Oh well, what can you do? What do you guys think??

One-on-One exclusive: Leo Perez

So, it's no surprise that UFC and MMA's have gotten a lot of attention and respect in the last few years. MMA's stand for Mixed Martial Arts. It got this name because it is a combination of different forms of martial arts that people combine and master to make this new sport. One of the more popular martial arts form that these MMA fighters adopt is a stand up form called Muay Thai. What is Muay Thai? Well you're all in for a treat! I have a special one on one interview with Leo Perez, Amateur Muay Thai fighter. We talk about the sport, his training, and even talk about the legalization of MMA's in Ontario. Enjoy!

Hey Leo, thanks for taking the time out of your busy schedule to do this one on one. The readers and I really appreciate it. Lets get right into it

Q: So leo, for those that don’t know, what exactly is Muay Thai?

It’s the natural sport of Thailand. Called the sport of 8 limbs cuz you're using your legs knees elbows punches. Ya it’s a form of kickboxing, but not exactly kickboxing. Kickboxing and mt are similar but at the same time different. Kickboxing is a lot of jumping around, dab dab “oh I cant hurt you” where as muay thai is a lethal sport. Every weapon counts and is aiming for a knockout.

Q: What is it that attracted you to the sport?

Umm like many other people it was the movie “Ong Bak”. After I saw that I wanted to learn about the culture and the sport.

Q: and how long have you been doing it now?

About 2 years

Q: when you first started training, did you know you would take it to the level you are currently at?

When I first started I always envisioned myself wanting to fight so, yes, you can say I did see myself fighting.

Q: How many hours a week would you say you put into training and what does it generally consist of?

I put about 18-20 hours of training a week, when training for fights. That’s about 3 hours a day, 6 days a week. It starts with a run, no less than 5-8k, skipping then about 30 min workout consisting of pushups, situps squats,etc. aimed at warming up the body. Afterwards I hit the bags for 6-8 rounds which is 3 minutes each round so you do the math *laughs*. Then after it depends on the day but we either follow up with bag drills or pad work for another 5 or 6 rounds. After that I usually do a speed set drill and then finish off with 200 sit ups. And that my friend is what a workout consists of.

Q: would you consider this a “full time job” or more of a recreational activity?

Its not a full time job, yet. But at the same time I find it as a mix of both recreational and a full time job because it takes a lot of dedication to stay persistent in training.

Q: wow, sounds intense! Now, over the summer you participated in the TBAS Muay Thai classic and eventually won your bracket. Talk to us about that experience

Well, it was an experience in its own. You know something that I never thought I would’ve done. It was a tough weekend because making it to the finals meant I had 3 fights in 2 days. And ya I just had to keep my eye on the prize and make all the hard training pay off. Also, it was really cool traveling out of the country and participating in an event somewhere else. I got to know a lot of people and it was a fun weekend.

Q: now you’re fresh off a no shins fight in Calgary where you won via unanimous decision improving your amateur record to 4-0. Any idea where or when your next bout may be?

No, just gotta wait and see

Q: recently the UFC and MMA’s have been legalized in Ontario. What are your thoughts on this whole move and the fact that it took this long for it to happen?

Surprised that it took this long. I guess UFC being one of the biggest name brands out there will generate pofits that our province needs and it should help the MMA game in Ontario seeing as fighters won't have to travel all the time and they can fight in province

Q: Would you ever consider dipping into the MMA scene?

Uuuummmm no. I don’t have any plans to do MMA. I would like to learn BJJ but that’s it. I wouldn’t dabble in MMA

Q: Now, you’re a York University graduate with a degree in Environmental studies/minor in geography. Do you see yourself finding a profession in your major or given the opportunity would you rather fight and train professionally?

Given the opportunity I'd rather fight and train professionally. If you have the opportunity to do something you love and get paid for it, how do you lose? I still plan on doing post grad and trying to find a career at the same time but we’ll see how life unfolds

Q: speaking of professionals, as most people know a lot of the professional fighters have nicknames. Do you have a nickname and if so, how did you get to be known as this?

At the gym im know as “Bodman” because at the TBAS tournament, my swag was so stupid I scared a bitch straight donkey. Gucci Maine, BURRRR. And pretty much it’s just because I had apparently a really good swag game *laughs*

Q: sounds intimidating! Speaking of which, obviously in the ring you want to dominate your opponent and be tough. How does this persona relate to the Leo outside of the ring?

The leo outside of the ring is a sweet one of a kind type of guy. Yes, im a lover not a fighter. I only fight in the ring.

Q: quite the opposite eh? You seem to live a very busy life, constantly working and training. How do you find time to have a social life with friends and family?

Its hard -that’s what she said *laughs*. And uhh balancing everything is very difficult. You just gotta make some sacrifices. You cant be a winner at everything.

Q: you seem to have a great work ethic, not too common nowadays. Well Leo, its been great talking to you and learning more about you and the sport. Do you have any words of advice to those who are starting out in Muay Thai or those that are interested in the sport, whether it is to get fit or to one day enter the ring?

You have to find the dedication to stick with it. Yes its gonna be very tough in the beginning but if you push yourself out of the box and pass your limits, you will see results. Big shout outs to Kru Jen, and the whole team at YMT gym. Check us out at www.yorkmuaythai.com and come out! See y’all soon!

Amazing! You’re a real inspiration. Well thanks again for taking the time out of your busy schedule. As a fan and president of your fan club, I can personally tell you we are all looking forward to the next time you enter the ring. Keep training hard and remember, we’re all proud of you! I love you.

Well there you have it. The work Leo puts into his training is definitely unmatched by anyone I have ever met. He is definitely a man of many faces. We all wish him luck in all his future fights and professional career. As long as he keeps working hard, he can accomplish anything he wants! Hope you all enjoyed the interview and stay tuned!

Change is Good?

Simple answer: Yes. Change is always good.

It's funny because when we get into a routine and are use to our every day surroundings, change can be seen as negative. When something does not go the way we want it to or we need to adjust our plans, we get so upset and frustrated and decide to put a negative spin on change. The truth of the matter is that life IS change. No matter what aspect of life we are talking about (school, work, relationships, family) change is inevitable. How do we survive all this change? It is very simple: embrace it.

When something changes in our live's that is so unexpected or so unwelcome we usually find ourselves thinking "I wish I could go back to when things were normal" or "I wish I could change this". Why do we do this? We become so use to the way life is flowing that we forget life isn't linear. Life isn't as simple and one dimensional as we may all think. When things change we need to understand that this is the natural order of life. If life didn't throw us these curve balls, believe me it would be extremely dull.

Why do I say change is good? It's because it always leads to something new. Something we have never experienced before and may have never had the opportunity to experience it had it not been for the change happening in our lives. Change opens up a whole new perspective on the world. No matter how negative change may feel at first, it is all happening to us because we are meant to experience it. Embrace it, it is the best thing you can do!

So my advice to all of you: don't dwell on what could have been and accept the change. No matter how hard a time we may be having accepting changes, there is always something bright on the horizon. Problem is when we dwell on the change, we ignore the positive that comes with it. I'm not making this up! I haven't blogged in a while because there have been many changes in my life but in the end, things work for the best! Remember: Somewhere, over the rainbow, sky's are blue!

P.S. all you ladies out there, check out my friend's blog: http://xo-girlmeetsworld-xo.blogspot.com/ It is actually amazing! Also, stay tuned, I have a big interview with a special guest coming in the next few days ;)

To a Special Friend..

September 20th is Andres Maldonado's birthday. He would have been 23 years old. He passed away October 29th 2006. He was only 19 years old when he was taken from us. I still think about him till this day.

Happy Birthday Andres!

I Love you man and i miss you

Puppy Love

So guess what?! We have a brand new addition to the Mayshus family. No, I don't have a new brother or sister, and no I don't have a child somewhere in the world. My family decided to get a puppy! That's right, I can now say "my dog ate my homework" and only be half lying. Now, before I tell you what kind of dog we got I just want to clear the air and say that if it were up to me I would get a bulldog and name him Meaty or Hercules. With that said, we got a 9 week old shih tzu and we named her Molly. Yes, Molly like the doll from the big comfy couch.

At first when my parents said they were thinking of getting a dog I was kind of like ok sure whatever. I wasn't overly excited about it. I was in a "meh" mood over it. It would be nice to have a little puppy but if we didn't get it I wouldn't get overly upset over it. And then I met Molly. Also known as the cutest dog on the face of the earth. She's adorable! She's so kind and playful, like's to lay down on feet, and loves to cuddle up. The other day she was chasing her tail and when she finally caught it, she bit it and she cried. She then proceeded to repeat the process. Adorable.

Speaking of dogs, do you remember Wishbone? Interesting tid bit of information, my family actually went to go see a Jack Russell Terrier before we got Molly. Could of had a Wishbone in the fam. Dogs.. They truly are man's best friend. I've also been watching Entourage lately. Good show with good laughs.

New dog and Entourage.. This should be enough to keep me busy until next week when *drum roll* NFL season starts!! Can't wait.. Go Packers!

Man that's AWESOME!

Ever notice that as you get older you find less and less "awesome" things? I mean, when you're young everything seems awesome. Got a new toy.. AWESOME! No homework today.. AWESOME! I'm allowed to stay up past 9PM.. AWESOME! Sounds pretty crazy huh? But believe it or not, we all thought little things were awesome.

Now it feels like most things are not even half as awesome. We're so busy trying to finish school, start our careers, be good friends, and do it all while partying as hard as possible. We get so distracted with life that we don't take the time to appreciate the little things in life. Well this entry is dedicated to a couple things that i once found awesome and that I feel will ALWAYS be awesome no matter what.

The first of these is a video game. You guys remember Ocarina of Time?!?! That is probably the greatest game I have ever played on any console! This game had it all. Action, adventure, love, comedy, and yes even unexpected twists. Man when I found out *spoiler alert* Sheik was actually Zelda in disguise, it blew my mind! They just don't make games like this anymore. Sure there are a ton of good games with unreal graphics but nothing stacks up to Ocarina of Time (OoT).

You know what else, or WHO else, is awesome? Barney Stinson! In fact, he's so awesome that he inspired this post. So for those that don't know, Barney Stinson is a character played by Neil Patrick Harris. He is the ultimate ladies man and makes the show what it is. When Barney is in the room there is never a dull moment and laughs are guaranteed! In fact, Neil Patrick Harris himself is pretty awesome. His role on "Glee" was so badass.

Ya I know, it's not much of a list but OoT has been on my mind for a while now and I just watched a "best of Barney Stinson" video on youtube and I was inspired to write about how awesome they are! What do you guys think will always be awesome no matter what? I'm interested in hearing what you guys got..

Oh and also, my g-friend is pretty damn awesome. She's the most awesome girl I know!

Time Fly's When..

So today I get a message on my bbm from a Mr. Leonardo Perez, also known as my bffff, saying "dude, you haven't blogged in a while". You know what, he was right! It's now almost the end of August and I haven't hit up the blogspot in a while! Not to make excuses and all but man has August been one hell of a month. August has been turning out to be one of the busiest months of 2010 to date. Wondering what you missed? Well my friends, here's a bit of an update.

For starters, you guys ever watch the show "Dexter"? My buddy Lui actually got me into it a while back. I watched the first season but stopped. However, this month I got back into it and let me tell you, this is one hell of a show. Lidia (the g-friend for those that don't know) has gotten into it as well and she love's it just as much. Really good show, plenty of twists, and just a damn good show all around.

Also, my parents and sister have been gone this whole month. I've been all alone for the past 2 weeks because my family decided to go to Ecuador without me. Well actually, they wanted me to go but i couldn't get the time off work. You know how they say you don't know what you got till it's gone? Well, believe me you it's been so weird without them here. They come home soon and man i cannot wait for everything to go back to normal.

Although my parents have been gone, I've been lucky enough to have the greatest girlfriend in the world. She's always there for me and even comes over from time to time, cooks dinner, and leaves me lunch for the next day. I'm a pretty lucky guy aren't I? I definitely think so. We're going to Niagara for a weekend, should be an amazing time.

Time sure does fly when you're having fun.. when you're busy with "Dexter".. When your family is gone.. August is done in less then 2 weeks and we all know what that means: SCHOOL!!! Another 8 months of studying, reading, working hard. Only this time, I'm going to be working full time while doing it. Its going to be hard but I got to do it. Wish me luck..

P.S. That running thing... that was an epic fail.......... yyaaaaaaaaa *cough*..

21 day theory

Have you guys ever heard of this "21 day theory"? Apparently, if you're trying to quit something or take something up, all you need to do is set a routine of sorts and follow it for 21 days and after that it will be a breeze. I was actually talking to one of my scholar friends Mario about this theory. See, I want to start running and living a healthy, active lifestyle and we concluded, through much discourse, that if I can set a routine for 21 days (or 3 weeks) then I should be fine.

Well, I actually think it makes sense. 21 days may seem long but in reality it's a little less than a month. However, I still think it's long enough to make a routine out of something. After the initial 21 days it'll feel like routine and i won't have to force myself to get up out of bed, put some clothes on and go for a run. I don't know how well this theory might work with quitting something though. Maybe it takes a little more work to quit.

Perhaps this "21 day theory" is actually subjective and depends on the person. For some it may take 7 days or 14 days and for others it may be 30+ days. I guess it really comes down to how bad you want to quit or take something up that determines your own personal "21 days theory". I'm proud to say that ever since I had that chat with Mario I've actually been running everyday. It's only been a week but I'm already starting to see progress in my stamina and to be honest, it feels GREAT!

So now I ask you: How many days is your theory? How long do you think it would take you before you can quit or make something a routine? Have you taken anything up or quit anything recently? I know what I want to take up and I've got my foot in the door. Now it's up to me to keep it on up and believe me, I will definitely keep you all posted!

Summer fun, Summer run?

So I realized I haven't blogged in a while. Don't know why exactly, maybe I just kept forgetting or kept saying "I'll blog later". Well I'm BACK! First thing I want to say is if you're looking for a movie to watch with friends that aren't lame or repetitive then there are two movies I definitely recommend. The first of those movies is "Despicable Me". This isn't just a kid's movie. Sure it has a lot of the qualities you would normally associate with a kids movie but it is so entertaining. Steve Carell and Jason Segel lend their voices and with the addition of a unicorn loving little girl, this movie is definitely one to watch

The second movie is "Inception". This was a GREAT movie. I watched this movie and it literally blew my mind. It's a pretty straight forward movie but at the same time there is so much going on that you can't help but go "WHOA!". Watch Inception, don't even think twice. These are two summer movies that are a must see.

Speaking of summer, I think I wanna start getting into this whole "running" thing. Ever call or message a friend, ask them what they're doing and they say "oh just got in from a run" or "Just going for a run". Man, this seems like the hip thing to do nowadays. So I loaded my ipod with a whack of music and decided I should get into this whole running scene. Good idea? I think so. All the other cool kids are doing it.

From one BIG party to another..

A month has passed and the 2010 FIFA World Cup is over. Man was it a good month. So much soccer action, it was blowing my mind! In the end only one team could win the championship and like I said, Spain had the balls to win it all (no pun intended). As soon as Spain won, I got myself a vuvuzela and marched on down to party with the Spanish!

Not gonna lie though, I'm happy Spain won it and all BUT four years ago when Italy won the World Cup the party definitely a lot better. When Italy won St Clair was PACKED with people. It was crazy. I'm not even Italian but man did I have a good time. This year when Spain won, I expected the same, if not more. I was greatly disappointed. Yeah there was a lot of people but no where near as many as four years ago. Oh well, I guess it's because there are a lot more Italy supporters then there are Spain supporters in Toronto.

With that party over, it's time to look forward to the next one: DAN DAN'S BONER JAM WASAGA WEEKEND! Oh man every year for my buddy Dan's birthday we rent a cottage and spend the weekend in wasaga. This year is going to be UNREAL! There are over 60 people coming and we have a whole cottage complex to ourselves! That means we can get as loud as we want without people complaining!!!

Oh man i can't wait. There's going to be a funnel tournament, flip cup, alcohol, dance-offs, alcohol, whacky hats. It's going to be crazy. On top of that my best friend Leo just got back from winning gold in a Muay Thai tournament in Iowa so we have to celebrate that as well! The only part of the weekend that's going to suck is the part where my g-friend can't make it :(:(. I'll try to have fun without you sugar muffin but it'll be hard!

Last year I lost in the semi's during the funnel tournament. This year I'm out for revenge! Dan's birthday is BACK.. With a vengeance! And this time.. it's personal!

To Infinity... And Beyond!

Remember when you were young and your imagination use to run wild? I remember playing with my toys for hours and making up these whacky scenario's where my favourite toy's have to go through perilous journey's while fighting to survive. It was pretty intense and there were not many survivors. It was a crazy time and I'm pretty sure most of you had similar imaginations.

With that being said, I recently watched Toy Story 3. You guys remember Toy Story? Well it's back.. with a vengeance! This one puts an end to the Toy Story franchise and we finally get to see Andy grow up and what happens to his toys. Andy is heading off to college and he must decide what to do with the toys that have filled his life with happiness since he was a little kid. Obviously he wouldn't take the toys to college. Like come on now, who plays with toys in college? *cough cough*. Obviously the toys are scared with what might happen to them and insanity ensues.

My thoughts on this movie.. it was AMAZING. This was probably on of the best movies I have seen in a really long time. As the g-friend said "it was sad, it was funny, it had action, it was sad, it had adventure, it had spanish Buzz". She described it perfectly. I found myself laughing throughout the entire movie and was thoroughly entertained. This movie brought me back to a simpler time when I was playing with toys and made me miss playing with them. Definitely one of the best movies to date.

If you guys get a chance, watch this movie. It may seem like it's a kids movie but it has fun and entertainment for people of all ages. I loved the movie and I truly believe that anyone else who watches it will enjoy just as much as I did. Watch Toy Story 3! Watch it in IMAX 3D!! You will NOT be disappointed. Trust me.