BEST OF 2010

As we reach the end of another year it is customary that I inject you all with what I though was the best of the year. There is no order and it is mainly the things I can remember now. I'm sure if I gave it more thought they might be different.

Movies:
- Wall Street 2
- Inception
- Solitary Man
- I'm Still Here (anyone who has seen it will agree)

Music (albums)
- Brandon Flowers - Flamingo
- Black Keys - Brothers
- Beach House - Teen Dream
Honorable Mention
- Arcade Fire - The Suburbs

Songs
- Us Royalty - Equestrian
- Surf City - crazy rulers of the world
- Black Keys - She's long gone
- Brandon Flowers - Magdalena

Tv Shows
- The Today Show
- Modern Family
- Conan (watching it online the next day)

Accomplishments
- Actually keeping a new years resolution. No soda in 2010 (except for a sip of root beer on my birthday.... sorry Justin beat you to it)
- Getting my Associates Degree then getting right into the university of Utah and moving on to the next thing.
- Buying a House.... well it's a condo.
- Shooting a gun (I know I know, I have gone a little over kill with the gun thing.)

This last year was an eventful one to say the least, if you have been following my blog you know that. 2011 is sounding like it will be a good one for music, there are a few albums that are coming out that I have been looking forward too (cut copy, US royalty, the strokes). Have a safe New Years, if you drink and drive, stay in west valley.

cowboy bonus

get ready, my year end post are tomorrow.... hopefully.

weather

bummer

Levis' VS. Hamburger eyes.

What a cool idea. Levis has really found it's niche over the last few years.

http://workshops.levi.com/visit/yearbook

Manly stuff for Christmas

For the second year in a row the Deweys and I have done something manly for christmas. Last year, if you remember, we built a snow cave this year was no different. We drove out west and shot some guns. I have never shot a gun before, which is not much of a surprise.

Merry Christmas.

only in Quebec

text from my dad.

Merry Christmas

lost doll

Ps this is post #666

money never sleeps

Came out on tuesday, it's not too late to get me the blu ray for christmas...

dead mans bones

I'm on a little Ryan Gosling thing right now.

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It's hard not to tear up at the end of this one.

ryan gosling Vs Mario Testino

Both of these looks are awesome.... as is Ryan.

twelve days of christmas DAY 3-12

so, it only took me two days until I missed one. For this post I will forgo the risk of missing a day and just post the rest of the 12 days of christmas.


Day 3 - Macbook Pro

I last laptop I bought was an iBook G4 back in 2005...or maybe end of 2004. Anyway, I think it's time for an upgrade.



Day 4 - A statue
I have always wanted to have a really nice statue in my front yard. Something like this would be nice (I guess I need a yard first)


Day 5 - HD projector.
We have the perfect wall and perfect place to mount it.



Day 6 - Lasik
Obviously



Day 7 - Boots
Something like these but with a pointier toe, different leather, and maybe a side zipper instead of a strap... okay so nothing like these.



Day 8 - Job at TWA/Chiat/Day
One of these days I should start my career.



Day 9 - Nokia Phone
I miss when phones were like this.



Day 10 - timex easy reader
Cheap and timeless.



Day 11 - baseball shirt
In the past I have always looked bad in these, maybe it's time to give it another chance.



Day 12 - vintage globe
One of these in the office or family room is always a perfect addition.



Merry Christmas

twelve days of christmas DAY 2

Kate Moss by Mario Testino

twelve days of christmas DAY 1

There are 12 days until christmas (depending what day you end on).

I like waiting until everyone is done shopping to post what i want for christmas. The reason I wait is because i don't like knowing what I am going to get. I am still very childish with the surprise and mystery of christmas.

Canon T1i


11 more to come.

another bathroom stall

You can always count on the University to have entertaining messages written on the stalls in the restroom. You can also always count on me to take a crappy photo with my cell phone.

VS fashion show

My mom and I had an annual tradition of watching the Victoria's Secret fashion show together. I have not lived at home for a few years now but that hasn't stopped me from watching it every year. My wife and I carry on the tradition proudly.

Angels of Victoria's Secret Fashion Show 2010 from Justin Wu on Vimeo.

"stay thirsty my friends"

Josh sent me a link to one of these videos and I spent the next 10 minutes looking at all the other videos. Turns out there is one video that has all of them together. Thanks Josh, you're welcome readers.

...canada

In response to yesterdays post, my mom wanted to prove that some canada doesn't look like a scene from empire strikes back. This is picture of what her front yard looks like right now (well yesterday actually)



nearly all my family has contributed to the blog this week, interesting.

good morning

BUMMED.


sent from my sister in canada. Contrary to popular (ignorant) opinion, not all Canada is like this.

for those who know.

ATCQ - BRL

advertising greatest hits

This post is going to be a little picture heavy.

As some of you may know, I have always been a fan of advertising. Even in the days of ipad and all that digital stuff, I prefer grabbing a magazine and flipping through the ads. Nothing is better than a well delivered message. I am currently over halfway through my degree in marketing so now i can say there is a level of "work" involved in reading magazines. I know that last statement is a stretch, anyway, my dad forwarded me some great accomplishments in printed advertising. For the record I have no problem with any of these ads. I believe, the point of a good ad is to conjure up some sort of emotion. Even if you find the ad offensive, you can't help but remember it... that's a win for the company.









This one is for R.Kelly



ps. and about being effective, the Coke ad with the baby has stood the test of time. During black friday I saw a little kid sharing a coke with their mom at 9AM. That is early on two different levels. God bless america.

slayer + christmas + too much time on your hands = this video

text from JOSH

From: Josh
There is only two things i have in this life... A rock band and a Mullet.
Tue, Nov 30, 1:28pm



ps. grammatical errors are those of the author.

Thanksgiving.

As much as this blog is as far from serious as possible, i will take a slight detour for this post. My mom sent me this (i know i know cheesy already) and it's always nice to have a little reminder of the little things we should be thankful for.

wilco

just over a month away

For those of you still wondering what to get my wife for christmas....

belated photo

These two guys can't wait until women's softball season.

brandon flowers

Last night myself, my wife, and my adopted(figurative) sister went to the Brandon Flowers concert. I got there at 5:30 (you're welcome ladies) to secure a spot in line. The three of us are short, thus standing in line an extra hour, or two, is worth it to be able to see the show, and see the show we sure did. We were right up in front and it turned out to be more than worth it. My adopted sister Addie was making love to the bassist with her eyes the whole time causing him to attempt a couple pic tosses in her direction.

After the show we were walking around and noticed him in the venue after conversation we ended up at a the bar sitting at a table with him, Ronnie from the killers, and Fran Healy (the lead singer from the band Travis). It was a cool moment seeing my wife and Fran going through pictures of his son on his iphone. Anyone who knows me is aware of my ability to "fan out" so having normal conversations with a man who has recorded with Sir Paul Mccartney and has sold millions of albums was a highlight.

influencers full video

I blogged the trailer for this documentary before, it came out a couple weeks ago. I had no idea that it was intended to be released online. I think thats a great idea. So many videos online have a five minute max, or make you check weekly for part two or whatever. Well done guys, well done.

INFLUENCERS FULL VERSION from R+I creative on Vimeo.

Bayou Boys new video

My pals started a bad and called themselves the bayou boys (I'm sure that name is already taken). They are a bad ass rock and roll band to say the least. This is their first video for the song RiverRatSex.

Looking at my previous skills in video production, I was obviously asked to film it.

Bayou Boys - RiverRatSex (official video HD) from Riley Pack on Vimeo.

CHEERS premier: slc 11/10/10

Trevor (two cookie), justin, mike and myself went to the premier of people's new video CHEERS. Also playing was the new transworld video in color. Both videos were good, and there was food.

Jeremy "santa clause" jones handing out gear.


the screen


Two Cookie


hot dog