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19 August 2010 ~ 22 Comments

David Wolfe Interviews Me At Longevity Conference

David Wolfe is one of the smartest people I’ve ever met in my entire life. Ask him any question on any subject and your guaranteed to be in for a answer that will keep you glued to your seat. I’m baffled how this guy has the time absorb so much info about life, health and other worldly topics.

But David is mostly known for helping to pioneer the raw food movement. What I love about David so much is that he’s a realist when it comes to other people’s eating habits. He isn’t forceful or condescending to people who do eat meat or garbage but rather just encourages them to make small adjustments that are feasible and likely to be done. David realizes you are still going to drink your coffee and pig out on fast food once in a while. And even though that’s not on his menu or dietary choices, he’s smart enough to recognize it’s probably on yours. So instead of being a food nazi, he creates methods and strategies to help people slowly create changes in their diet and entire lifestyle that will benefit them for a long long time.

Anyhow, this video below has very little to do about food. Instead David interviews me on childlike behavior, living in the now, and taking full responsibility for my life. I hope you enjoy, it’s one of my favorite interviews that I’ve ever done.

Cheers,

Jason

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27 April 2010 ~ 10 Comments

Maori Deep Tissue Massage

I enjoy getting massages. I mean, really enjoy it. In most instances I’d opt for a massage over sex. Yeah, I like being rubbed that much.

So a few weekends ago I was at my buddy David Wolfe’s Longevity Conference in Costa Mesa California. While on stage David mentioned something about the Maori tribe and their excellent body work. I didn’t really hear what he said, but caught something along the lines of “Best Massage Ever”.

I tend to defer to David’s opinion a lot. It’s always helped my life, so why not give it a shot?

During the day I met the Maori healers and they seemed really nice, genuine and had big smiles. I like that :)

So when I walked into the back room and saw David being stretched out on the table by the Maori healers, I wanted to give it a shot. As I entered the room, a gentleman asked… “Are you ready”?

I replied… “I was born ready. Lets do this”.

Little did I know what I was in for. Typically I’m a bit of a sissy when it comes to deep tissue massage. My shoulders are pretty sensitive and I yelp like a baby if you hit one of the knots on my back.

What happened was way beyond “deep tissue massage”. It was downright painful. Incredibly painful. I couldn’t believe I was willingly letting these folks cause me to scream mercilessly while they stretched, twisted and pushed different areas of my body.

I had this slight pain in my abdomen that had been lingering for weeks. Ata asked me where I had been traveling. I mentioned a few places, but when I said “New Orleans” her eyes opened wide and she said… “You must of caught something in New Orleans”. She then signaled for the large tattooed guy to give her some assistance.

They began pushing on my stomach and I was letting out ferocious screams. I think I now know what child birth is like. Never had I felt that much intense pain at once. And remember, I’m willingly accepting it. Crazy!

After the massage was over, I felt light headed, a bit dizzy and almost confused. Being jacked up on superfood smoothies for days and eating little food may of contributed to the feeling. I also felt extremely humbled and grateful to finally deal with this pain in my mid section. The pain didn’t go away immediately. In fact, my stomach felt almost bruised and in a bit more pain then when I went in. However, 2 days later I felt better than I had in months.

The Maori Super Deep Tissue Massage was definitely a intense experience. I wouldn’t suggest it to everyone. Many of my friends opted to receive some treatment as well, and each of them was equally tripped out from the intensity.

One of the cool things about the session was that everyone was in the same room. There was 3 healers, and 3 people being worked on. The attitude in the room was very cheery and playful. Everyone chatted with each other and it made the vibe very pleasant. Admittedly, it was a bit weird when I started screaming and hollering. I didn’t want to be a buzzkill on the others nice massage. (They weren’t whining like a baby like I was).

To get a glimpse of what the massage is like and who the Maori healers are, check out this video by the Certified Health Nut…

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09 April 2010 ~ 7 Comments

Chocolate Strawberry Smoothie

A ton of people have been asking me how I make my smoothies. Here is a recipe that I’ve been messing with the last few days. This smoothie tastes so good.

You can get most of the ingredients at http://www.ultimatesuperfoods.com

Ingredients in this smoothie inclucde… Rice Milk, Raw Cashews, Coconut Oil, Raw Cacao Butter, Raw Noniland Honey, Celtic Sea Salt, Raw Cacao Nibs, Frozen Strawberries, Liquid Crystal Energy, Raw Maca Powder, Jason Wrobel’s Superfood Smoothie Mixture, Goji Berries.

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07 April 2010 ~ 67 Comments

What I’m Scared Of…

About 6 weeks ago I was in Florida and chatting on Skype with my buddy Larry. Larry asked me… “Hey, are you going to come to David’s Longevity Conference in Costa Mesa next month”? Considering I was about 3000 miles away I didn’t really see it happening.

However, I was drunk and in a pretty shitty mood that night. So I said… “Yes, I’ll be there”. And at that exact moment I decided to stop drinking alcohol so I could arrive 28 days later clean and serene. Sometimes I make instant and impulsive decisions. Well, most of the time would be a bit more accurate.

I enjoy living in the now and making my own rules as I go along this game called life. And at that moment, I was done with alcohol. I wanted something more. Something better. I also missed my friends and surfing immensely. The decision to head back west wasn’t a hard one to make.

My intention heading back to California was simply to take a break, power up and help Randy get some grounding with the whole internet business so he could support himself on the road. Then we’d be back on the highway exploring new stuff.

But after my first surf session with the guys, I realized that I love San Diego way too much to leave for long extended periods of time. All that time on the road sure made me appreciate my home. I guess the saying… “Absence makes a heart grow fonder” really is true.

Life in San Diego is just grand. Nothing compares. My peer group and friends here are the best anyone could ever dream for. The sun is almost always shining. There is almost always waves that are begging to be ridden and don’t even get me started about the massive abundance of cuties. I’m confused why any single man would live in Wisconsin or North Dakota after one glimpse of what California beaches have to offer. It’s pure heaven.

So are you done with your road trip Jason? That’s the question I keep getting asked.

The answer is NO. I’m a not done. I’ll be back out on the road again soon enough. However, I really felt like I needed to establish a home base. While on the road I was losing thousands of dollars each month by not having a stable internet connection and having access to many of the tools I need on my desktop computers.

My RV was insanely cluttered too. I packed way too much stuff. Now that I’ve emptied it out I have much more of a desire to get back in it. Also, my dog Webber seemed to miss home a lot. Hanging out in the RV for too long sort of bummed him out. Of course he loved pissing on new items all across the country, but I could tell he missed home too.

I also have a few clients that I need to help support and it’s sort of tough to do that on the road when you have a iPhone and shitty AT&T service. So it just seemed like a good move to get a apartment here in San Diego and figure things out as each day passes.

So, a full month had gone by and I didn’t touch a drop of booze. When I attended David Wolfe’s Longevity Conference I experienced the highest highs ever. I had been doing a dietary cleanse

Jason Moffatt & David Wolfe

Jason Moffatt & David Wolfe

the entire month and was down to only one meal a day before I got to the event. Once I arrived at the event I survived mostly on just smoothies alone. These smoothies and lack of food had me floating on cloud nine. I’m talking super jacked up.

Doing that sober streak was really worth it. I maximized that experience big time. After the conference was over and I had a full 30 days sober, I celebrated with a burrito, a Tecate and margarita. I didn’t feel one bit ashamed either. Of course it took away the vibrant glow and aura I had built up, but I see no point in feeling bad about myself.

Since then I really haven’t had a huge craving for beer or liquor. The memories of feeling so buzzed at the Longevity event reminds me that there is a better way to get high than drinking alcohol all the time. That doesn’t mean I won’t enjoy a cold squeezer on the beach from time to time, but getting sloshed has really lost it’s appeal to me. I’m sure it will become instantly appealing the next time I’m out on the dance floor with a hottie at 2 am though :)

My real reason for doing the sober streak and attending the Longevity Conference is because I’m about to turn 35 in two weeks. Truth is, I’m a bit scared of getting old. I know 35 isn’t old, but I’m freaked out about not having the physical endurance and stamina that I had in my twenties. It is my goal to be in the best shape of my entire life during my 35th year.

Surfing, a healthy diet, playing with my dog, Valslide exercises and some good loving is going to be the key to a amazing year.

Also, I watched a documentary a few months back about the brain and the effects that alcohol has on it. It scared the shit out of me. My biggest asset in my life is definitely my brain. My wits and quick thinking have provided me a life I never even dreamed was possible. I definitely don’t want to push the limits and kill every brain cell in my cranium. I still have some work to do on this planet and it’s going to take some clear vision to accomplish these things.

Anyhow, life is great. My dog is awesome. Friends are doing well. Business is good, even though I don’t even really have a business anymore, and I have a big crush that takes up 50% of my thoughts. Nothing like being giddy over a sweet lady.

I plan on putting up a few of my products onto Clickbank very soon now that I have a stable spot locked down. Affiliates have been asking me to do this forever, but I’m a silly slacker who’s not entirely motivated by money.

I’ll probably need a new virtual assistant to handle customer service though since Ryan has left to work with his church. The lack of having a assistant around has really curbed my desire to create more work or customers. It honestly stresses me out to deal with that kind of stuff, but I’m going to do my best because I know so many people want and ask for this info.

I’m also involved in a few niche products with friends that need some time and attention. I’m excited to create some more products away from the “how to make money world”. I think these new products will bring a lot of the fun back into marketing for me.

So, that’s just a quick recap of where I’m at, and what I’m doing. So many people had been asking so I thought I should clear the air.

Air cleared.

I’ll be back on the road someday soon. I still have a mission to fulfill. And I want to see Fenway Park. And Yellowstone, and Glacier National Park, and the Naked Cowboy at Times Square. I want to see it all. Including seeing you.

Til we meet, stay safe and smile.

Jason

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19 March 2010 ~ 13 Comments

Ultimate Relationship Program

As I’ve been traveling across the United States I’ve met and hung out with a lot of couples. Some of them have been ecstatic in their love and admiration for each other. Most of the others, not so much.

Not too many people know this, but occasionally I counsel dudes on relationship issues. Well, to be more accurate, I point them in directions where they can get better help and understanding on the problems they are facing with women.

If you are a man or woman in a relationship, I strongly urge you to check out what I’m about to reveal to you. This can make the difference between you just getting along with your spouse versus treasuring and nurturing each and every day you have with your loved one.

Most people don’t take their relationships to the level of utter bliss. They simply glide along with what’s easy and take each others company for granted.

Remember the excitement and joy when first met your partner? Remember how hot the passion was, and how they were on your mind all the time? You’d do anything just to hang out with them for just another hour or so. You couldn’t shake them from your mind no matter what you tried.

And then, after many months or years that excitement and joy kind of fizzled somehow. Of course you still love your partner, but that scorching flame has somehow ebbed into obscurity. The passion just isn’t there like it used to be.

This is sad. It’s sad because a true Ultimate Relationship should never dwindle or fade away.

Imagine a scenario in which you gained more love, more affection and more admiration each and every day you were with your partner. The joy doesn’t fizzle, it continues to sky rocket with no end in site, even after 5, 10, 15 or 20 years.

I know, I know. Seems like a fairy tale doesn’t it?

I would of thought the same thing before attending Anthony Robbins “Date With Destiny” program. However, after departing that event in Scottsdale in 2008 I left a changed man. That week long event was easily worth a million dollars to me. And had someone asked, I would of signed the check right then for any amount asked.

Fortunately for me, I was a invited guest because I’m really good friends with the son in law of Cloe Madanes. Cloe is a world renown relationship therapist that worked along side Tony on The Ultimate Relationship Program. If I didn’t have the hookup there was no way I’d of forked out the $6000 or so for the event cost. I just couldn’t comprehend how something like this could be worth that much.

Boy was I wrong! Wrong by a long shot.

What saddened me is that this info was something that every person should be able to learn and attain. Unfortunately, the average person does not have an extra $6000, plus air fare, plus hotel expenses laying around for this type of crucial training. I get that.

However, I’d like you to consider… how much does divorce cost? How much does heartache cost? How much does separating your kids from their mother or father cost?

Answer = A hell of a lot more than $6000!

Anyhow, I’m not trying to sell you on going to Date With Destiny in this post. I’ll save that for another day. What I’m trying to introduce you to is a cheaper alternative that will give you a glimpse of what that life changing week was like.

Before I drove over to Scottsdale for the DWD event, I spent an entire week going through a package called “The Ultimate Relationship Program“. Inside this set of DVD’s and audio CD’s there were clips from a previous Date With Destiny event. They dealt with couples going through sensitive issues and showed how Tony helped them to resolve those issues.

Beware: These videos will make you go through 2 or 3 Kleenex boxes. It’s heavy stuff.

Along with the sneak peaks at the Date With Destiny events, Cloe Madanes narrates the clips and pauses to explain Tony’s rationale behind what he does while on stage. It’s incredibly eye opening and really offers some keen insight on how Tony works.

In the videos you’ll learn about basic human needs that we all have, and how to fulfill them with your partner. Once you learn these tools, the sky is the limit. Once you have these skills, you’ll be astonished at how you can evoke pure joy into people’s lives with relative ease. And the best part is, it’s feels great to do so.

My biggest take away from these DVD’s was that it’s 10 times easier to make sure all of your

Ultimate Relationship Program

Ultimate Relationship Program

partners needs are taken care of than it is to live with a person who is unfulfilled. If that means taking the trash out at 3 am, just fucking do it. It’s no biggie. If that shit makes her happy, just do it. It’s way easier than dealing with the alternative.

The other take away I had was to learn to love all the things about your partner, even the little quirks that may annoy you. You either love them fully, or not at all. There is no halfsies in this game. It’s full on.

I know this may seem like a gigantic task to some men but I promise it is so worth the effort.

So here’s what I want you to do if you are in a relationship that you think could use a little boost or spice. And even if you aren’t in a relationship and think you may want one someday soon, this is for you too.

I want you to check out this video with Tony Robbins and his beautiful wife Sage. They’re offering a Risk Free Trial Offer for their Ultimate Relationship Program.

I honestly think this package is worth thousands and thousands of dollars to anyone who wants to take their relationship to the next level. Do it for your spouse, do it for your family and do it for yourself. Whatever you do, Just Do It.

Trust me, Do It!

Click Here To See The Video With Tony Robbins & His Wife Sage

Ultimate Relationship Program

Ultimate Relationship Program

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12 March 2010 ~ 10 Comments

The Best Day Ever


My buddy David Wolfe has a saying… “The Best Day Ever“. In fact, that’s the name of his membership site where he shares all types of incredible health advice, smoothie tips, and how to live the Best Day Ever.

Check out this no brainer cool deal on his membership site here.

Lately, I’ve found myself saying… “Man, this is the Best Day Ever”, and truly meaning it. Things have been superb lately. The amount of gratitude I’ve been feeling for my life, friends, and surroundings has been off the charts. The best part is, it keeps getting better and better each day. I’ve been beyond blessed.

Yesterday my buddy Billy picked me up and we headed out into the Pacific for a quick surf. I hadn’t surfed in almost 2 months and was so eager to catch some waves. I opted for a 7’6″ single fin shaped by our buddy Scottie. It was a good call.

My first wave was of epic proportions. I couldn’t of asked for anything better. That moment instantly became “The Best Day Ever”. I think I actually sported wood in my wetsuit.

I almost didn’t think I’d catch the wave. After no surfing in weeks, my arms were already tired just from the paddle out. I really need to work on the sissy factor. 3 sessions and it will be gone. Anyhow, this perfect left picked up really nice and I was positioned right in the pocket. I had to go.

I ended up getting a late drop as the wave was peeling over and almost drilling me. I took the drop and slightly angled left to avoid the curl from sucking me in. Then I got out in front of the wave, picked up speed and did this beautiful left bottom turn. Since I’m goofy foot the entire face of the wave was right in front of me and I proceeded to glide back up the top of the wave and laid down another big carve towards the top of the wave.

I almost went too high up on the wave and let it pass me by. Luckily for me, I leaned right and forward, started pumping as hard as I could and got another drop back into the wave and basically repeated the same move.

It was “The Best Day Ever”.

I’m back. California, I missed you so much. Friends, I missed you too. So happy to be home for a while.

Anyhow, lately I’ve been saying to myself… “this is the best day of my life”. And I’ve been saying it alot. It seems that things just keep on getting better and better and better. But here’s the thing… When you say “this is the best day ever” or “best day of my life” it doesn’t negate all those other days in the past. It’s not like you have to compare one to the other. You simply add all the other past days to todays experience.

The reason why today is “The Best Day Ever” is because of all the days in the past that allowed you to make it to this specific moment. And if you are appreciative of each of those days, the learning, the growth, the people, etc, everyday can truly be The Best Day Ever.

Soon, you’ll find yourself saying… “This is the best smoothie ever”, or, “She’s the best girlfriend ever” or “He’s the best dog ever” because you’ll have so much appreciation for each and every moment you are here on this earth and surrounded by people that love you.

Sounds a little hippy and airy fairy right? Damn right it does. And it feels great!

Anyhow, lots of people have asked me why I came back to the west coast. There are a few reasons but one of the major ones was because I wanted to attend David Wolfe’s Longevity Conference in Costa Mesa California near the end of this month.

I went to the one 2 years ago and it was nothing short of amazing. The glow in the people’s eyes, the love in their hearts, and the vibrance in their touch was something you have to experience. Not only was the company awesome, but the content being shared was off the charts. You’ll learn some hard core, futuristic type stuff when you hang with David Wolfe and crew.

So, I can’t wait for the next Longevity Conference and I invite you to join me if you’d like to hang out with some of the most amazing people on the planet.

Simply click here for the Longevity Conference and I hope to see you there.

Cheers

Jason

PS: I don’t think there are many seats left for this event. So if you delay too long you may miss out. You don’t want to miss this. Trust me. It will change your life and those around you.

See if there are any seats left by clicking here.

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28 February 2010 ~ 29 Comments

I Broke Up With Alcohol

On Saturday morning, I broke up with alcohol. I really hope we don’t get back together. Our relationship has been a love/hate one, but I don’t have too many grudges or regrets.

It was fun alcohol. It really was. And I want you to know, we can still be friends. I don’t hate you or anything.

The breakup didn’t come from a hangover. I didn’t do anything stupid last night.

The truth is, I want to feel higher than what alcohol provides. I love a good buzz, but I’m even more fond of a great buzz! And to be blatantly honest, I’m a bit afraid of numbing and damaging the one thing that helps me have leverage in life. My brain.

Luckily I’m not a alcoholic. I like to drink beer, but I’ve never needed to drink. I’m a fun drunk, never violent, and am smart enough to give up the keys to my car when intoxicated. I wish everyone could be that way.

In the end, my deciding factor to split up with alcohol is because I want to experiment with a sober streak combined with a massive intake of superfoods. The smoothie’s I’ve been creating lately make me feel 5 times better than any beer ever does.

My brain functionality is greatly enhanced when I eat and drink well. And it’s not only me. Numerous of my friends are on this superfood kick. Most of us aren’t die hard hippies who only eat salad and nuts. We eat a bit of everything but make sure to incorporate some superfoods to give our bodies a fighting chance.

Anyhow, Saturday morning I was listening to some info from my buddy David Wolfe and it really jolted me to get my ass in gear. David has a keen ability to do this. Every time I listen to his stuff it blows me away and leaves me eager to know more.

However, what’s better than book knowledge or just acquiring the info is actually implementing raw superfoods into your life. You have to experience it to truly know what I’m talking about. Nothing else really cuts the mustard.

So, to get some more information and to see how it’s changed a bunch of our lives, I want you to watch this quick video with David Wolfe and Frank Kern. Simply click the banner below and you can peep this video.

David has truly changed many of our lives. I am super pumped to call him a friend, and a inspiration. Check out his stuff, it’s that good…

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07 January 2010 ~ 19 Comments

Foursquare vs Gowalla & 10 Vegan Joints

On the day after Christmas I decided to test out Foursquare vs Gowalla here in Portland Oregon. My plan was to hit up as many vegan joints as possible during the day and check in with both apps.

I’d tried out Foursquare about 2 or 3 months ago when I saw San Diego blogger and vegan cutie Jenn Van Grove checking in all over town. I quickly got annoyed and didn’t give it a fair chance. So I figured I’d give it another whirl and a fair and honest review.

Foursquare’s motto is “We are all about helping you find new ways to explore the city.”

Gowalla’s motto is “Share your experiences and discover new places. Everywhere you go.”

Basically these two services allow you to document the places you are frequenting, and give advice to others about places they may like to visit in the future. Some of you probably don’t want others knowing what you are doing most of the time. These services can still be handy even if you don’t want to check in and log your whereabouts.

I’ll admit, from the beginning I already had a negative bias against Foursquare. I’m not really sure why, but it just didn’t strike me as something I’d really enjoy. In fact, it seemed a bit juvenile and a waste of time. I’m just trying to be honest here. So, I decided to drop that attitude and give it a whirl without the prejudice.

On the other hand, I had a bit more excitement about Gowalla. Not sure why, but I did. Maybe it was because I had heard that Gary V had a stake in it.

So here’s how the day after Christmas went down…

I started out with breakfast at Sweetpea Baking Company on 12th and SE Stark.

Sweetpea Vegan Bakery
Sweetpea Vegan Bakery

This place had a massive amount of vegan sweets and the display case looked so mouth watering it was hard to believe everything in there was truly vegan. I grabbed a slice of  chocolate raspberry cake and a raspberry tart.

Both were delicious sweets for breakfast!

Right next door is a vegan grocery store called Food Fight Grocery. Another cool place.

I dipped in there and got an organic carrot juice to wash down the sweets for breakfast.

While checking out, the clerk told me I should check out Back To Eden on Alberta. I added it to the list and thanked him for the recommendation.

Then I headed over to my favorite vegan joint Papa G’s at 2314 SE Division. I got a sample of mash/gravy, sweet yams, carrots, millet and more in the hot food buffet (and shared a bite with the Papa G himself.

Papa G's Buffet is my favorite
Papa G’s Buffet is my favorite

He was grubbing down on some vegan nachos and let me have a bite. I almost couldn’t believe what I was tasting. Epic nachos.

As I left Papa G’s I remembered that there is a People’s Grocery Co-Op right around the corner and decided to dip in there for a moment.

I chatted with the sweet girl at the register and she pointed me in the direction of some raw chocolates. Raw cacao to be exact.

I love People’s and think it’s the best grocery store you can find.

Next, I had to hit up Voodoo Doughnut which I’ve been hearing so much about.

Apparently they have off the wall doughnuts with random stuff like Captain Crunch on top. They also have vegan doughnuts.

I opted for a maple bar and shot this pic in front of my old stomping grounds as a kid… Benson High School.

Eating a vegan maple bar in front of my old high school
Eating a vegan maple bar in front of my old high school

After wolfing down this tasty maple bar, I noticed the batteries on my iphone were getting desperately low from all the checking in to FourSquare and GoWalla. Time to get my charge on.

I headed over the Apple store near Lloyd Center and got myself one of those battery packs that you slip you iPhone into. It’s kind of bulky but gives me hours more life. Now I was ready to hit some more vegan spots.

Since I had just crossed into the NE part of town I figured I’d stroll on over to the Alberta district and check in. The Alberta area is a up and coming artsy area that has been rebuilt a ton over the last 10 years. It’s truly amazing to see what this neighborhood has become.

Back when I used to drive Radio Cab in the early 90′s, it was sketchy to even be walking on 15th and Alberta. Gangsters populated the area in droves and it wasn’t the safest place to be. Thankfully, the community has dumped a lot of money into improving the neighborhood and the artists that frequent and live in the neighborhood have really helped to make this place a special gem.

So, the first place I dip into is a place called Held Vegan Belts. I met this dude named Micah and we sat around and talked shop for about a half an hour. Very nice guy. I wanted to buy a belt but couldn’t find one my size. The holiday season had wiped him out of that size. I was glad to see he was moving product.

Next door is The Vita Cafe. The Vita has a bunch of Vegan options. By this time I was pretty stuffed but had a cup of black bean soup and a Laurelwood Red Ale. That beer is the bomb!

After the Vita I wandered over to the Back To Eden Bakery that the clerk at Food Fight had told me about. The place was small, cute, and very friendly. A few of the customers noticed my Osho mala and told me their story about how Osho had come into their lives as well. Groovy! I ordered a chocolate toffee type bar and waved good bye.

All day I had been hearing about this Vegan bar called the Bye and Bye. I couldn’t find their website so I linked to their Yelp write ups instead.

The beer was great, the food seemed average. I had the vegan meatball sandwich and wasn’t really that impressed. Maybe I had already eaten too much by this time of the day. The bread was crunchy and hard (and seemed like normal white bread buns) and the marinara was just okay. Cool bartenders though and I’d like to try out the rest of the menu. Just not today.

It was getting kind of late and my stomach was at full capacity. However there was one last stop that I had to include on the trip. I’ve been hearing about this place for well over a year and it was a must that I check it out.

The place I’m talking about is Casa Diablo. Casa Diablo is a vegan strip club in the NW industrial part of Portland. I’d heard great things about this place and couldn’t wait to check it out myself. I’m talking about the food of course :)

Major disappointment. The girls and the food. Since we are talking about food here I’ll leave out the gruesome stripper story for another time. Lets just say this girl was NASTY! What was even nastier was the lack of menu options. I basically settled for a frozen Boca burger that was probably microwaved. At least the topless bartender who delivered it to me was a sweetie.

Food rating = 2. The only reason it received a 2 is because at least it was vegan.

Stripper rating = 2.  We did catch the end of the day shift though. That could have something to do with it. I’d give the girls another shot. The food, it blows.

So that was my experience running around town sampling vegan restaurants and bakery’s. Portland is so blessed to have so many healthy eating options. The truth is, I didn’t even make it to half the places I should have gone. During the week I tried some other great places like Blossoming Lotus as well.

So back to Foursquare vs GoWalla

During the day I tried to check in at each location with both services. Foursquare seemed to work out just fine. It accepted all my updates and the venues were easy to locate. I wish I could say the same for GoWalla. A few times it couldn’t detect my location or the restaurant that I was trying to check in at. It was a bit frustrating.

So for ease of use I’d have to say I preferred FourSquare. I’m not really sure if I’ll even use these services much to check in. Instead, they are pretty cool to just find interesting locations for whatever neighborhood you’re in.

Also, if you are a hot female I’m not sure either of these apps is the smartest idea unless you are willingly wanting to invite stalkers to your location. My advice, check in as you leave.

Cheers and beers,

J-Mo

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10 August 2009 ~ 8 Comments

Reduce Stress With A Rebounder

If you are ever feeling stressed, bummed out, or lacking energy, you must get yourself a rebounder, or trampoline.

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15 June 2009 ~ 2 Comments

David Wolfe – Longevity Now Program

Hey friends, this blog post could be one that dramatically increases the quality of your life. I’m sure a few of you have heard me mention my friend David Wolfe before. He’s a leading authority on Raw Food Nutrition and living an extremely healthy lifestyle.

What I love about David is that he is not pushy. He doesn’t force feed his ideas and beliefs down your throat, but instead he encourages you in a gentle way to introduce some new and healthy things into your already existing lifestyle.

Since I’ve got to know David Wolfe, the quality of my life has increased significantly. And it’s not just me. I’ve seen immense changes in my close friends as well because of his teachings.

Even if you are a meat eater, and have no desire to be a vegetarian or raw foodie, there is tremendous amount of info you can get from David that will not only increase your life expectancy, but will make you feel and look so much younger if you heed his advice.

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David is releasing a new program called “Longevity Now“. It’s something I definitely think you should pay attention to. (And pass along to friends)

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Anyhow, I’m going to post a Youtube video below of David so you can get a glimpse of what I”m talking about. But more importantly, I want you to go sign up at Longevity Now to see the materials that he is offering. It may just blow your mind. I know it has mine.

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