Derrick Rose straight killed it!

The Celtics didn't get the memo... Derrick Rose killed it in his NBA Playoff debut.

Mmm-hmm, Say hello the Chicago Bulls very own Derrick Rose... 36 points, 11 assists, 4 rebounds and one dominating performance in a 105-103 Bulls’ overtime victory in Game 1 over the Celtics. Talk about some exciting Rookie moves! With stats like that, I completely forgot this was his playoff debut and the kid was on fire! The crazy thing is that there ar 6 games to go in this first round. It's never east for Boston, LOL. Get your Chicago Bulls fix on SB Nations "Blog a Bull!"

*Update: Big ups to Derrick Rose for being named NBA Rookie of the Year. The Bulls are going to make the announcement today (Wednesday) at 2pm!

Feels like the season just started...

How fast does time fly?! Seems like yesterday we were celebrating the Warriors season opener!

As Warrior fans, I think we're used to it. 15+ year drought, 1 incredible "We Believe" Season and now we're back to "The Suck." I don't have the luxury to brag about how good my team is but I try. I know my roster, I know what we need to work on (like any other Warrior fan out there) and I know everybody wants to see that playoff push! I'll leave that to the front office to figure out. Right now, with our season over- I'm finally bugging out that I won't be seeing any Warrior Basketball for another 6 months!

Here's a quick recap on how the season started... Opening Night was all hype, fans were excited, optimistic and just happy GSW Basketball was back at the Oracle! (See pic above... look at those die hard fans!) If ya' fast forward to the end of the season, we finished at 29-53. (with a few bright spots no doubt) Not the record many of us were expecting. I remember the excitement of the opening season, NBA basketball was in full effect but when the season ended (last home game was last Monday, the 13th) it really felt like the last day of school. I said goodbye to everyone, took some pics, gave some high fives. While my expectations weren't about taking it all the way to the championships, like any other Warrior Fan out there- we just wanted to sneak into the playoffs! Here are a few off season ideas folks are talking about: Get a true Point Guard, a dominant Big Man and some defense!

They're rockin' that shirt like...

Thanks again for your continued support! Just rocking my designs couldn't make me more happier!

Throughout the years I get pics from folks repping a few of my designs. From limited print runs to GSoM related events, I take pride in my work and those representing the concept. I greatly appreciate the support and the opportunity to work with talented folks. (Halfrica, Kingdom, Golden State of Mind to name a few) Now that I'm starting my low key shirt designs label,(coming in June) looking back at folks rocking my T's makes me feel committed in getting my idea's out and branding out my name. While I won't be putting out a full line of designs, I'm going for broke and getting my dreams out at least every 2-3 months. Thank to everyone for sporting my ideas! I truly appreciate it!

Fanny Pak!

You never know who you're gonna meet at San Jose International Airport!

Hmmm... talk about icing to a well deserved vacation! America's Best Dance Crew's very own Fanny Pak (season 2) at the San Jose Airport?! Hahaha, I couldn't believe it either and it was so random! The folks were super nice, and took the time for a quick snap shot. Nothing serious was spoken and I totally forgot to plug my design skills for future work. It's all good, I'm just glad they were super nice to their fans! No wonder we voted for them, lol! We wished em' a safe flight and all was said and done. No reason to kiss ass hahaha, that's not our style! Check out one of our favorite performances from Fanny Pak!

Whoa! Somebody got served today!

It wasn't Golden State that got served today (the memories!) but Iguodala served up a nasty buzzer beater on Orlando!

It's the start of the NBA playoffs where anything can happen! Iguodala’s jumper helps the Philadelphia 76ers stun a shocked Orlando Magic team in game 1! You gotta love it... Sixers rally from 18-down to sneak in a win. Anything is possible in the playoffs! Big ups to The Liberty Ballers (SB Nation 76ers blog) for posting up some serious details on a great game. I'm in contact with these folks and am looking to contribute a little something to their website. (It's time to expand!) "We Got Served" (an oldie, but goodie) was just the beginning!

Hello Legoland!

For what it was worth... it was like a childhood dream! Lego's galore left and right! Oh yea, had to represent that Golden State flavor!

I wanted to post this Friday night but I was hella tired, lol. If you haven't been to Legoland (Carlsbad, CA) it was all that and than some! Legoland was the vacation choice we wanted and we weren't disappointed at all. The park is just right and enough for a good time with the extended family. I really felt like a kids again. Good times with the family and Lego's galore... what more can I ask for? With our week vacation at the end of it's mile, we really needed this time off to reflect on our personal lives with my wife and I. We also wanted to get away and just have some fun. Leave that everyday hustle back at Suisun! Don't worry folks, as of Monday (the 20th) I'm back on the grind with a new perspective on how I take in work and complete it. Peace!

Day 1: Old Town Temecula, California

Just taking a trip down Old Town Temecula!

I couldn't ask for more for a vacation than a trip to the Inland Empire in Southern California to visit family. The spots are so chill and relaxing... perfect to get my mind off the real world and who could resist the kindness of our nephews and neice residing in Murietta, CA. First stop: Temecula, CA. Old Town Temecula to be exact. Just an hour and a half away from LA, it's got everything from Old Town's Root Beer Company to a tasty assortment of mixed nuts at Jacks Nuts. There's a lot of history in these streets and it feels good just walking on by store to store. Next Stop... Lego Land!

I put it on for Suisun City

Representing Suisun City's historic "Water Front" district located in the heart of the city... peep: www.suisun.com

I love my City... Suisun City that is! I wasn't born here, but it's the place me and my wife chose to start a family. It's pleasant, quiet and I love calling it home. If anyones gonna put Suisun City on the map, it's gonna be me LOL! You always here Rappers throw up where their from... E-40's got Vallejo CA locked down. The Lox represent Yonkers, NY. Actors James Franco (Spider-Man) represents Palo Alto and Teri Hatcher reps Sunnyvale CA! I may not be anywhere close to any of these folks based on popularity but I'm gonna put my City on the map! It's only right to show where you reside some love.

Concept wise... you've seen it before via the Golden State Warriors with so many variations circulating the design. I had my eye on this idea for a very long time. I just didn't want to freak it with the same old bridge, I'm just barrowing the Suisun's Water front idea and adding some Golden State flavor on top! Shirts are gonna be limited, mostly for me and the 3 other people I'm good friends with here!

Not your average Monday!

The vacation continues: from drawing blood, strawberry waffles to The Warriors final home game... life is good!

Now I know what being on vacation means. Shoot, it's only been 3 days and it's been so chill. The first 2 days were very relaxing, a lot of Left 4 Dead game time on the xBox 360 on Saturday and it was all family on Easter Sunday. (sorry no pics) It's been about 2 weeks since my incident in the Emergency Room and I know I need to relax in life. Whats so different is rather than taking a few days off, I'm living my life to the fullest putting work second over my health and being with my wife... and it feels great! (I really need this!)

I'm used to working on Monday but this was so different for us. Rather than start the day off working, We got up and donated blood... had some Waffles and did a little shopping which was very nice. This is the 1st time in a long time Gemma and I actually had some time off together. Today was also the final home game at Oracle Arena for our beloved Golden State Warriors. Another great time out! For what it's worth, it was a busy monday, but I'm totally loving it!

Strictly for the Homeboys

Oh My Gawd! ...Now that's an Award Tour!

I've met a lot of good folks throughout my life I consider very good friends. Some I've known as far back as when we were like babies. These Homies taught me a lot of things about life, and if I was doing anything wrong, they never backed down and were always real with me. I guess you could say a piece of them made me who I am today. I consider these folks good friends who are practically brothers to me. (some actually are!) I know we're spread out all over the place now rather than kicking it like back in the days... thank goodness for facebook! for bringing us back together!