This makes me happy that some people have too much time on their hands.  Anyway, check out this sick highlight reel of Kobe the Black Mamba Bryant from the 2010-2011 NBA Season.  The music and the moves will get you hyped to pick up a rock…or a controller.

Bonus: LeBron James‘ post-season highlights below:

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May My Determination & Enthusiasm Be Contagious. (Well Wishes for 2011.)

I’m making a lot of changes for 2011. I’m moving to a new city in a new state for a new year with a new plan. I’m really excited. In the very back of my mind I’m a bit nervous I’ll fail…and I just might…..but I don’t really care. So, that voice gets brushed aside. I’ve got a lot planned and no way will I win ‘em all. I’m okay with that though. 90% or higher success rate over the next 12 months AND learning from my mistakes will be a solid year’s work.

I’m going into the calendar year in which I will turn 25. It’s not until October but it’s still next year and it’s a big milestone birthday. I remember when I was younger I would think about what my life would be like at different ages….so far I am doing allllriiiight. Not perfect, but the path is pretty accurate, the mentality is there and my self has not been lost along the way. But, at *TWENTY-FIVE* I saw myself a little more advanced than I am as of now. Mind you, 25 arrived awfully fast!!! Even at 24, I’m not quite an adult but I’m no kid either. And any behavior as such is SO not cute and not at all acceptable.

I’m excited to make advancements not only academically and in my career, but also to just make healthier lifestyle choices. There’s a gym in my apt complex. I’m going to be in there 4 days a week and I’ve already found a nice yoga & pilates studio near my house that I’m going to be checking out (1st class is free!). Alcohol consumption will be reduced as well. My body will thank me….both immediately and in my 30s and 40s!! #futurecougar.

I’m looking forward to a life that is a bit slower. I want time to relax. Enjoy life. Having more time to read, write, travel and take time for me. Not have to spend it working, commuting and living the metropolitan lifestyle. I’m looking forward to cooking on a much more regular basis. Healthier, cheaper…and to be honest…much more tasty!! (I I feel I must confess I’ve already been tempted by the Krispy Kreme down there…I figure since I’ll be on such good behavior, I’ll deserve to be rewarded and spoiled once in a blue. Oh…there’s a Chipotle too! Smh I digress.)

A healthier lifestyle also includes the people in my life. With that schedule, it would be a shame to put solid physical health to waste by not expunging the mental cancers in my life. We all have them. They might be friends, family members, lovers, ex-lovers, coworkers or even people in your network. We all have those people who drain our energy; drain our spirit. Do what I’m doing: Evaluate…then amend or eradicate. Some relationships take more work than others. Decide if it’s worth it for YOU. Some are…some people, even though not perfect, really contribute to your life, despite being a challenge. Others though, detract from your life and add little to it, all while wreaking havoc on your spirit and mental health. Let yourself be great.

I find that any activities I have difficultly imagining turn out to fall through for various reasons before taking place. I picture myself doing all of these things. I feel a fire in my belly that I haven’t felt in quite a while. A determination I forgot I had.

I’m ready for change. I’m ready for growth. I’m ready for more responsibility. And, most importantly, I’m excited to meet the established, distinguished, grown-up version of Duncan Meredith Brown.

Take some time and think about what you did well this year and what lessons you learned so as not to repeat those same mistakes again. Make sure you’re adding to your legacy, no matter what that may be. Don’t waste time. You’re not getting younger and time moves quicker every.single.year.

Happy Holidays and Happy New Year!!

Love,

Duncan

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Drake, Mary J. Blige, and Swizz Beats perform “Fancy” at the 2010 VMAs Mary sounds nice on it. Don’t you agree? Here’s the rest of the 2010 VMA Performances.

In conjunction with CrystalF

ThisIsTheDream - Never Needed Acceptance From All You Outsiders

ThisIsTheDream - Never Needed Acceptance From All You Outsiders

ThisIsTheDream - Never Needed Acceptance From All You Outsiders