Your Purpose

My friend gave me a great quote today

"The core of your life is your purpose. Everything in your life, from your diet to your career, must be aligned with your purpose if you are to act with coherence and integrity in the world. If you know your purpose, your deepest desire, then the secret of success is to discipline your life so that you support your deepest purpose and minimize distractions and detours."

"In any given moment, a man’s growth is optimized if he leans just beyond his edge, his capacity, his fear. He should not be too lazy, happily stagnating in the zone of security and comfort. Nor should he push far beyond his edge, stressing himself unnecessarily, unable to metabolize his experience. He should lean just slightly beyond the edge of fear and discomfort. Constantly. In everything he does."

Lover

Sweetback is one of the greatest bands around and they are also Sade's band. I have always been a huge fan of Sade and Sweetback. When Sweetback put out this album(Stage 2) I was blown away by it. The sweet and beautiful sounds of Aya singing on this track really hits home. Sorry to get all soft on you guys, but sometimes a guy needs to be soft.


Lyrics:

don't know where you are
how near or how far
willing to go
it's time for the show
you learn your part, favorite part
it's when you're my lover

don't know where to go
production is slow
have life as a star
contained in a jar
if i lay my head down on your knee
pretend i'm your lover

so many things i want you to think
think about me
the things you don't see
things we take away
baby look at my face
no one can lie like a lover

if i turn away
baby look at my face
no one can lie like a lover

all of my life
it's all in my guy, yeah
nothings takes me higher
yeah, yeah
touching the sun
is all that i want, yeah
no one takes me higher, yeah
no, no

if there's a way
out of this maze
hand me the key
i'll set me free
touching the sun
all that i want
is to be your lover

touching the sun
all that i want
is to be your lover, yeah

touching the sun
all that i want
is to be your lover, yeah
yeah, yeah

la la la la oh
la la la la oh
la la la la oh, oh
to be your lover

la la la la oh
la la la la oh
la la la la oh, oh
yeah, to be your lover

la la la la oh
la la la la oh
la la la la oh, oh

la la la la oh
la la la la oh
la la la la oh, oh
to be your lover

la la la la oh
la la la la oh
la la la la oh, oh
to be your lover

la la la la oh
la la la la oh
la la la la oh, oh

la la la la oh
la la la la oh
la la la la oh, oh
to be your lover

la la la la oh
la la la la oh
la la la la oh, oh

I Love De La Soul! Bitties In The BK Lounge

If you know me you would know that I'm a De La Fanatic. I am by far De La Soul's biggest fan. I had the pleasure to see them rock the mic twice and I enjoyed every moment. The first time was when I was broke and in college. I used my last $12 to buy BlackStar's new album. The thing was that if you bought the album, you get to get in free when you brought the album with you to the album release party. Me being broke as hell that sounded like a deal of a lifetime. After class I headed down there by myself and no else wanted to go with me. I was feeling the vibe of Talib and The Mighty "Mos Def." I was there for a good 2 hours and I was getting tired. As soon as I thought about leaving Common came out and I was like, "WHUT!?!" Then after a few songs, Talib said, "You thought we came alone?" Then BAM! DeLa Soul comes out on stage. I was so excited and I wish I had someone with me to share what I was feeling. That had to be one of the best things that happened to me in fall of '98. Then a 1 years ago, Scion threw a free show that De La Soul was doing. I was so ready to go and then my job needed me to stay longer. I was talking to Gladys about what had happen and that I may not make it. She was a bit disappointed , but then my man Jeremy was like, "Fuck that, you should go and have a good time. No one else is here late." I took his advice and I have to say that it was a great experience especially to share it with Gladys. She knew how much of a De La fan I was. Thank you for the memories.

So today I was Listening to "Bitties In The BK Lounge" and it reminded me of being back in Jr. high school at the lunch benches and reciting the lyrics.

Part One:
Yo man let me make some Cpt. Krunch
man alright
Yo man we have any milk?
Yeah, what time is it?
I don't know, what day is it?
Don't know, well I'll tell you.
Well it was a Wednesday
me and Boss Hog was kinda hungry
like two eggs, and a slop beef slice of lettuce
and a glass of milk and some cookies.
Spotted in the mist was a BK logo
what we said - well what do you know
this chick thought I was trying to play fly
cause I had a pair of blue jeans on.
Young girl, won't you take my order?
she said, "Yeah, but right now I'm kinda busy...
can't you see I'm trying to put this band aid on my finger?"
Lingering, I could tell
she's a B-K mademoiselle
Ripped uniform and bottom bell
and some Jelly stuff on her sleeve
Look to this cause I had no name tag on my collar
could be pissed cause she's clocking 2.45 an hour
And then Boss Hog hollar
"Girl you better make this quick!"
She said, "I ain't your girl and I ain't your chick!"
I had an idea and lickity split
took my hat off and that was it
Dread locks fallen all over me and then I said
"Yeah now we'll see!"
And o' with quick velocity honey was mesmerized
"Ain't you that guy?"
"Aint you that GIRL!"
"De La Soul, right?"
"No Tracy Chapman!"
"Why don't you come over to the counter; and write me out an
autograph?"
Ha ha ha, I had to laugh
She was quick with the Bic just to get that autograph
But me and Hogg just laughed, and laughed
"What's the name of that song you sing?"
"Living in a fast car," I said
Forget about the order I made
I'll go get a slice of pizza instead.
Chorus: repeat 2X
Bitties in the BK lounge, All they do is beg and they scrounge
Bitties in the BK lounge (2x)
Part Two:
F - female
P2 - Posdonus
F - Excuse me, would you take my order I have to go
Shashawna's got a real job, dag don't you know!
P2 - Oh yeah, Now I recognize
The real real bitty with the fake fake eyes
Yo, can I interest you in some burgers and fries?
F - Yes you can, but you can keep your lies
cause you know you can't diss me


but your pissing me off
I know where you live and I know that your soft
You're as booty as they come [booty?]
and you dress like a geek
my shoes cost more than you make in two weeks
P2 - Look, you don't have to play fly in here
I can tell your fly by the weave that you wear!
But you must be aware that a fly can be swatted by a BK tray
By the way yo, here's yours
F - I know your just sweating me to kill the noise
of your polyester pants and thier o' so high waters
Look at what you do all day but take orders
You bow tie wearing, clocking and staring
I know your just upset because you cant get the rat/wrap
I think you Chubby for my man is living slack
P2 - Yeah, I know your man, the biggest punk in school
selling devil rock to the fiends and the fools!
With one hand that punk I could snap- the kid is so skinny...
F - But we be livin fat
P2 - Speaking of fat, would you like a diet soda?
Cause less fat on you would spare us all the odor
Better yet pour it down the pants and let the acid kill
the smell that should have been left to Masingel!
Let me make you a deal, take the soda free and jet
I got to much family to heed your threats
F - Are you a family man? [Word booty!]
Well I shouldn't be surprized
your sister's flipping burgers and your momma's frying fries
P2 - Don't even try that shit!
F - Oh damn look! [What?]
F - Here comes one more
It's your father he just finished mooping the floor
Now give them a hand, its the BK clan
So you can't talk garbage about who I am
P2 - well, arn't we living foul
Speaking of foul how bout some chicken for the cow?
Ops I meant you sorry for the mix up
but your stomachs always big from the sexual slip ups!
F - I could buy you and sell you for pennies, young man!
{You'd better!}
I think theres something you should understand
I try to be nice and help the poor make money
And since I know you need it, I'll go elsewhere dummy!
Now B-K workers is too damn rude
I think I'll go get me some Chinese food

GT-R track day video

Here's another video of our GT-R track day cut by Craig . Once again I would like to thank everyone for making this a fun event. The next event will be even better, just wait and see.

GTR Battle: FINAL from Craig Lieberman on Vimeo.

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Our little GTR video made the front page of StreetFire already.



http://www.streetfire.net/



It also made this blog (Sean Morris’…thank you, Sean!)

http://2009gtr.com/



and made the legendary Daily Dose of Payne (which, as it turns out, is NOT a porn site):

http://dailydoseofpayne.blogspot.com/

Regards,
Craig Lieberman

LMAO Thanks Craig

Hit 12k

I hit 12k last week after owning my car for 5 months. All includes city driving, Cars and Coffee drives, Canyon runs, motor4toys caravan and canyon run, 2 full track days, and Vegas for SEMA.

mammoth was AWESOME!!!

I went up to Mammoth on Friday, but got there late. We were trying hit up the bar for last call, but work kept me from doing that. Anyways Sabrina and I headed out and got there around 2:30am and checked into a high class spot called Motel 6. Very nice spot and I highly recommend it (hahaha j/k). The next morning we went up to Canyon Lodge and meet a pretty cool guy named Miguel who was here with his wife and we also found out that he lives not to far from Sabrina and I. We rode up with him and then parted ways when we got off chair 18. Sabs and I hit chair 9 several times which had some fresh powder runs in the trees. After riding for a few hours it was bar time and I had a nice Long Island to quench my thirst. The best part of the day was hitting the backside of mammoth. It's so dope back there. Sabrina and I have this friendly competition thanks to my man Jeremy. She's faster than me and I always try to catch up. The only thing I have over her is that I straight kill it on boarder cross and leave her ass in the dust.

After a long day of riding we then hit the hot tub. It was about 17 degrees outside and the hot tube was mad lovely. We were just kicking back drinking and chatting it up to some cats that were staying at the condo where the hot tub was. It was time to bounce to get something to eat and I was feeling pretty lovely after the drink I made myself. We ate at a spot called Angels and it wasn't too bad. I had another drink and then another. We finished dinner and headed out to the village to start the mother lovin' party. We walked into Lakanuki had a few more drinks and waited for the DJ to set up. We met these 2 girls at the bar that were pretty cool but mad young. One had a 1 year old kid back home and the other had some trout talking her ear off on her right. These girls were pretty funny, they kept calling me afro for the rest of the night. The DJ finally hooked everything up and the "dance machine" came out with a quickness. I was cold wrecking shop. At the end of the night I saved Sabrina from a BIG lesbian and also from the awful pita pit.

Sunday was even better, the skies were blue and hardly any wind. We rode the backside and boarder cross all day. I was pooped after 2 solid days of riding. It was time to head back home. Oh the way back we stopped in Bishop to gas up and eat. We stopped at this market/gas station called Giggles. Sabrina ordered a sandwich and I couldn't believe how big this six inch sandwich was. We ended up splitting it and ate in the car. For the people that know me, they know that I'm a little bitch when it comes to spicy or hot foods. As I'm eating the sandwich, I look at Sabrina and said, "Why is this SO SPICY!!?!! Is there spicy mustard in here?" She just looks at me told me no. Now my mouth is burning up and I kept eating. I couldn't take anymore and I open the sandwich to see what the fuck was so spicy. I couldn't believe this girl didn't tell me that there were a shit load of pepper chines in it. I look at her and I'm like, WTF!!!! She just busted out in tears because it was too damn funny to her. Oh to make matters worst as I'm eating this big ass sandwich in the car. A guy walks by the front of the car and was staring at me for the longest time as I'm trying to stuff this big ass sandwich in mouth. Seriously, who in the hell looks at another man eat trying to eat a big ass sandwich that can't really fit in the mouth...
Anyways in all it was a dope trip, got drunk, danced, and hit the pow wow. I'm looking forward to going back up in next week with the Covina kids.


Sabrina and I goofin' off. (for some reason she calls me CPK.. I forget why)

mammoth 01/03 from chris payne on Vimeo.

Dinner menu from Willow Ranch

After the track event we headed to a taco spot that no longer existed, thanks James, j/k. So we ended up eating at Willow Ranch off the 5fwy.

"Big Hoss"
A real classi! Layers of thinly sliced Pastrami served with Mustard, Pickles, and Hot Chili Peppers. $7.95

"Big Bonanza"
A real classic. Kicked Up! Served like the "Big Hoss" with Pepper Jack Chesse, Avocado and all the fixin's $8.95

Mammoth Here I Come!

I'm almost outta here for a fun filled weekend in Mammoth. If it weren't up to stupid client notes at the last minute, I would have peaced out awhile ago. I'll have plenty of photos and video from the trip up when I come back Sunday night. Time to shred the GNAR BROOOOOOO!!!!!

Buttonwillow GT-R Track Day

I would like to thank everyone for coming out. It was really the best time I've had on the track. My first time at Buttonwillow with John(NeoSeven on NAGTROC) in early October was fun, but it was nothing like this. I would like to give a big shout out to Darin for really putting this all together. It all started with an idea of Darin wanting to do a test day at the track after SEMA. John and I were down, but Darin wouldn't have been able to do certain things on open test day. So we all decided to rent the track for the day. The 3 of us came up with a date and we started to spread the word on multiple forums and blogs(Big shout out to Nagtroc, Sean Morris - 2009gtr, Ian - GTR Center, Kris - GTRblog, and Luxury4play). It wasn't easy to get people signed up at first, but then they started to come in one by one.
I drove into town(Bakersfield) late Sunday night and stayed at the Doubletree. When I pull into the parking lot there were about 9 or 10 (modded and stock) GT-R's all lined up. The next morning (Monday Dec. 29th 2008), it's about 33 degrees outside and we all do a little meet and greet in the parking lot. after meeting everyone that stayed at the hotel, we rallied up the troops and started our caravan to Buttonwillow. Let me tell this, seeing 9-10 Gt-R's driving down the street in a line is absolutely amazing. You either get a big grin on your face or your jaw just drops to the ground.
Pulling into Buttonwillow, we see Sean Morris already there and then later the other GT-R's strolled in. After everyone settled down we got ready for our driver's meeting that James(Axis Wheels)and John provided. They went over track rules and procedures so everyone can be safe and most importantly have fun. After the meeting was over we did some lead and follow runs ran by James and John so people will see the lines and get acquainted with the track. After a few runs, Godzilla was unleashed at Buttonwillow. We had people running their car in sub 2 minute times. The fastest time put out on the track was John's car @ 1:57.7 then followed by James @ 1:58.

Thank you Darin(Kunani), John(NeoSeven), James(axis007), Peter(peterkl), John(2007C6Z06), Glenn, Greg S., Vic(Tradervic), 700credit, Jon(ZIELSPORTS), MYWIFEBOUGHTIT, Sean Morris, Craig Lieberman, Dilan, Jason, and the whole Buttonwillow staff. We couldn't have done this with you, thank you.

Caravan from the Doubletree Hotel to Buttonwillow(I'm the 4th car from the light).

On the 5 freeway not too far from Buttonwillow.
Just arrived at the track and getting ready.
Sean Morris literally chillin (35 degrees outside)
John about to jack shit up LOL.
Darin's new shoes
Peter's black GT-R
Me being silly
Luxury4play.com crew (minus John)
Craig, you are too damn funny. Thanks for coming out
Track pics (shots taken by Dilan, Jason, and Adam)
All the owners: 10 cars in picture. The other 2 cars left (from left to right: Darin, John, James, Me, Jon, Peter, John, Mywifeboughtit, Vic, and, 700credit).
Videos:





Video coming soon :)

Happy New Year

Happy New Year to all of you. I hope everyone had a safe and fun New Years. I'm glad that people are reading and enjoying my blog. I never thought that people would actually read it. I'll be posting more and more content this year for you all to enjoy. Thank you and god bless, Happy New Year!!!