Fire becomes water

These images take scenarios in which you would expect to see fire and replaces it with water. Very cool.

Shopping & Dining in NYC

Pictures from our amazing shopping expedition fueled by lots of good food and indulgences can be viewed here:
http://www.imagestation.com/album/pictures.html?id=2089999152

First To Fifteen

The first cardio challenge may have ended but another one is on the horizon. Instead of being distance based, this time it's based on the number of calories burned. The goal is to be the first to burn 15lbs of fat.

Sounds like a challenge and the friendly competition definitely adds to the motivational factor, oh and so do those dreaded 'you've been passed' emails. This time i'm going for the gold. i want to be the first to finish! It won't be easy but as long as i stay focused on my workouts and push myself hard, all should go as planned.

sign up at: www.foxfitness.ca

Sgt Shanahan's Boot Camp

It's 5am. My bags are packed for a New York trip that i'm supposed to be leaving for in a few minutes and my mind is racing. I just pulled an all niter sitting on my bed, putting the finishing touches on celebrity trainer, natural bodybuilder, and athlete extraordinare Sgt Shanahan's Boot Camp website. Why the huge rush? Seeing that i'll be shopping 'til i drop in NYC this week and that internet access may be limited, I thought it'd be best to complete the job, especially since Boot Camp workouts are scheduled to begin this Saturday at 10am. Oh how I wish I could be there for the very first session...but in the spirit of it, i'll try and do some form of fat burning workout whether it's in the hotel gym or running through Times Square.

For those of you in the Toronto area, I highly recommend going. I got a preview of some of the moves during my training last week and all I can say is that this workout is not for the weak. It's a high intensity mix of body weight, resistance training moves, and cardio used by elite athletes. Whether its love handles or a protruding belly you're trying to get rid of, it will melt the fat - guaranteed. Your mind and body will thank you and you will feel a soreness that you'll learn to love.

For more info, check out www.waronbodyfat.com

The EH Workout

Saturday June 2, 2007 / 9:00am

The sun was out & I was pumped for another intense boot camp workout with Sgt. Shanahan.

I was worked hard. Needless to say, my whole upper body and abs were sore afterwards but what an amazing workout it was! Based on that workout, here are some of the best moves to tone your arms and remove that muffin top for good!

Check it out:
http://estellahom.com/ehworkout/

Vengeance & Tragedy all rolled into ONE

Hamlet has been remade several times within the last decade or so but if there was a 2007 remake of this Shakespearean classic, this would be my proposition for the poster, typography and the all-star cast and production team that would be involved.

The final 80km

It's official. I'm the 5th person to have completed the Cardio Challenge and what an amazing feeling it is! The final stretch wasn't as easy as anticipated. The last 3 days have been jam packed with activities so fitting in the cardio was a challenge. Saturday was hot & sunny. I was visiting family in Mississauga so I brought my bike along and did 20km. Sunday was overcast. 10 minutes into my bike ride it started drizzling, which gradually evolved into heavy rain. It was too late to turn back. I did 20km and was drenched, which also left me with a cough and sore throat. Then today, feeling sick, I had to forgo riding my bike to work. Determined to finish the Challenge and with lingering thoughts of possibly being beaten to the finish, i went for a 41km ride after getting home from work, thus finishing the Challenge. I can't wait for the next challenge, but for now I think i'll relax and take it easy.


















The final ride
Monday June 4 - Cycling (41km)

Cardio Challenge : Week 2

Ok, so week 2 of my intensive cardio regime went really well. Didn't pass or catch up to Brendan yet but I'm gettin' real close! Again, i alternated between rollerblading and cycling to and from work with little added detours here and there.

highlights of the week include:
• running all the red lights on queens quay to up my average cycling speed
• speeding ahead of perceived opponents when the light turned green
• racing a couple of guys with road bikes & fancy cycling shoes - one of which i passed
• a grueling rollerblading 'race' between me and a girl in turquoise pants....damn she was hard to beat! ...but i passed her a block before she turned into her apartment entrance
• rollerblading past a girl on a bike only to have her call me a 'show off' and a bunch of other curses that echoed into the distance as i raced past her

cardio stats
saturday: cycling (10km)
monday: cycling (20.3km)
wednesday: cycling (21km)
thursday: cycling (10km)
friday: rollerblading (10km) / cycling (12km) / walking (5km) -- 1073m (that's 50miles from the finish line!)

Beginning of week: 105 miles (approx 169km) from Halifax
End of week: 28.58 miles (approx 46km) from Brendan / 50 miles (approx 80.47km) from Halifax

Total cardio: 88.3km

Stell vs. Brendan
Me: 50 miles (approx 80.47km) from halifax
Brendan: 21.47miles (approx 34.55km) from halifax

Competition's getting tight and i'm determined to be the 5th person to complete the Cardio Challenge. It's going to happen this weekend.

Let the sneak attack begin....

Double Feature

A double feature movie poster design for a screening of Pride & Prejudice and Othello at a local high school. Size: 14" x 24"

Oakley Eyepatch

Made from Oakley's 'Double O Matter' material, this comfortable lightweight frame is perfect for beach volleyball and outdoor sports. Because both lenses cut from a single curved surface like that of a sport shield, then fitted in the frame, these sunglasses conform nicely to your face, giving you good coverage, protection and style.

The plutonite lens material offers 100% UV protection, which is great under extreme bright light conditions without sacrificing colour perception.

added bonus: keeps the nasty bugs out of your eyes while cycling at high speeds!

more info at: http://oakley.com/pd/3616
shown above: polished black frame/warm grey lens