A Blessing & A Prayer

Today, I was given news that my Godfather has passed away due to a car accident.

I have lots of memories of my Godfather growing up. He was a very reserved and well dressed man. He always looked his best whenever I saw him, whether it be my birthday or my confirmation. He was a good man, like my father.

Sometimes things change in life so much that you have to make sure you take a moment and watch what life has given you.

I have so much respect for my Godfather, and being a Godfather myself, made me think a little deeper about the legacy I would like to leave my God Children.

My Godson actually heard of the news and empathized with the reality that I no longer have a Godfather. Maybe he put himself in my shoes for a moment and his heart fell heavy. He ended up giving me a hug and telling me he was sorry for my lost. What a sweet gesture from a kind soul.

That made me really think about what legacy I would like to leave my Godson one day. And as a Godparent, I was chosen by my Godchild's parents to be a mentor, and additional father figure for them as they grow up and mature through their journey in God and Faith.

So I leave this message with a Blessing and a Prayer for my Godfather...




Angel de Dios, Mi querido Guardián; fuiste enviado para protegernos. En este día permanece junto a mí, para alumbrar y guiar, guardarme y dirigirme. Enseñame, mi querido Angel de la Guarda, a conocer a Dios, para amarlo y servirlo por siempre. Aléjame de todo peligro y enseñame el camino al Cielo. Amén.

May you rest in peace padrino.

~ God Bless ~

~ S ~

Winds of Change

The winds of the warmest autumn we've had in the Midwest is in full swing. The leaves falling off, colors fading, and the bronze, oranges, and browns of the fall take over as what used to be the colorful summer.



Fall brings change. And boy is there a lot of change on my end. I've met someone special to me, I've kick started my career again, and now it's time to take these changes and make new ones from them. We will never truly know what path would be the best one taken when making decisions. But what we can do from them is learn.

I intend on taking every solid good opportunity placed before me and will move forward till its end.

Here's to sending my good vides out to the universe.

~S~

Things Happen For What They Must...

Time passes by, and things change. We grow older, learn from our regrets, and try to catch up with the sands of time. We try to live a better life and make decisions that reflect what we've learned durning our hard times.

No matter how awesome a situation was, relationship you had, or choice that had to be made. Remember, you made them because you felt it was better for you. Now is not the time to regret the path you took that put you where you are today.

Now is the time to atone for the decisions you've made and make sure they happened to you for a reason. Whether you make it a good reason or not depends on your character.

Make the moves that count and try to put yourself back in the spotlight of your choosing.

Just remember, if you're content and happy, don't ever let anyone tell you otherwise. Live your life your way and enjoy what sands of time you have left.

~ S ~

Lessons Learned

How does one really start a post about learning something that they've learned a while ago? Being out here away from my busy life back home has given me some time to force on focusing on myself. It has been really good so far.

Happy New Year To Me!

I'm 33 years young! And I also drew this! Yay!

Yes.  I can't believe it myself.  I'm 33 years old.  It feels like yesterday I was watching transformers in my PJs and eating super huge bowl of lucky charms. Come to think of it, that was yesterday!  I guess things don't really change huh?

I wanted to send this post to and give thanks to all that have wished me a Happy New Year and also a Happy Birthday too! There are a lot of good people in my life and I couldn't have made it this far without the support that I get from my family.  And also the close friends of mine who have been with me throughout my worse times in my life and also celebrated some of the best moments that I'll never forget. So if whether your at work, on a off day, at home taking care of the little ones, or hanging out with me today, my birthday wish to you would be to make the most of your day, no matter how large or small it may be, enjoy it. I know of one kid that will be. Well, I'm a kid at heart, that's gotta count towards something!   :-P

This is pre-teen Saúl.  Say HI! 

Keep It Funky, Keep It Fresh, and I'll catch you on the Flipside!

~S~

A Message For Those Dependent For A Valentine

So here you are.  Your alone on Valentine's Day with nothing better to do then feel like a super lame EMO kid who is one bad rock song away from slitting their wrists.  Well, my advice to you?  Grow the Hell up.  Sorry I couldn't really keep that back but I have to be honest with you.  I've come across so many people who feel "Dependent" on hoping or wishing for a Valentine's sweetie to sweep them off their feet and make them feel like a little angel or expect them to buy this super expensive gift or whatnot.  Seriously, just look at this situation your putting yourself through.  Setting expectations for someone who probably doesn't even know you or know you exist.  Now I know what your thinking, "Damn, Saúl is being a jerk right now, he must really hate Valentine's Day."  What I would say to you is that your assumption couldn't be far from accurate about my view on Valentine's Day.  I literary enjoy that day completely.  Being the attractive and superb bachelor that I am, it's so sad when I come across females that I might be interested in at this time of year, and they "break down" when they are single during this time of the year. They feel like their world is gonna end or that it's more like "Single Awareness Day" then anything else.  Truth be told, your life is what you make of it.  If you are currently mad at me while reading this post then you maybe one of the many who feel that they "Need" to be with someone so that they can be happy.  Spend the day with your family if it bothers you that much.  Hang out with friends if you feel the need to be around people other then your family.  Again, my apologies if I've offended you but the reality is you need to take a step back and appreciate yourself for who YOU ARE before you can make the next step of receiving that appreciation from someone else.  The equivalent is that one girl in your group of friends that need to have the most attention or material possessions just to feel better about themselves, aka Gold Diggers.  And in case you are wondering, I do have an awesome day planned for Valentine's thanks for asking.  In the meantime in between time, keep your eyes here for new posts.  

Keep it Funky, Keep it Fresh, and I'll catch you on the Flipside.

~S~

It's A White Sox Sunday!

What a great day today was!








That's exactly what I thought as I left U.S. Cellular Field® this afternoon. Today was the first actual day where it was actually spring! You never know what kind of weather your getting over here in Chicago, however today was one of the hottest and we got tons of Sun. Most of gang came out to enjoy the game as well. The Sox put the hurt on Tampa today and closed the game out 6-1. Among the relaxing 70º weather, there was plenty of fans out today showing support for their sluggers! I'll be working on an episode sometime soon. But I definitely had to mention how awesome today was. Here are some of the photos from today. Please enjoy them and I'll catch you guys on the flipside!

B.H.P. Episode #2 "First Date Texting" Collaboration with razor2778 (Jimmy Wright)

Here is my second installment of B.H.P. ENT-TV (B.H.P. Entertainment TV).  I guess appear on razor2778's rants about going on a first date with a girl and text messaging.  My friend Jimmy (aka razor2778) has been getting a little buzz among some of his friends and followers with his rants.  I must admit, it's a good angle to run with and I couldn't help but lay a hand shedding a little light on the subject from my point of view.  This looks like the beginning of something good.  God Bless!  

A New Beginning Is Here, A New Decade is Upon Us... (Decade Tribute)

It's been a long and fun 10 years.  This post has been a long time coming, and now that I have the time and means, I would like to take a moment to put together a small snapshot of what I am most proud of and happy to be apart of in the last 10 years of my life.  I'm gonna keep it simple and true to the point as only I can...

MASS APPEAL

Video Link: HERE

The first moment was back in 2000, a rag tag bunch of fresh looking guys coming from all different walks of life and cultures came together and took a championship from the hands of haters and showed the Chicago nightlife that you don't have to conform to ways that aren't true to yourself.  I present my House Dance Crew MASS APPEAL - and the 15th of September that we won the "Battle of the Dance Crews" Championship from Industry heads trying to control what we all listen, eat, & drink.  From that point on we set an example that you don't have to be all inside someone's ass to get to the top of the food chain, good talent will always prevail.  The only sad outcome to this was that not only did we not get inducted into the CHICAGO HOUSE MUSIC HALL OF FAME, but nowadays there is nothing that come close to this style of music.

RECONNECTING WITH MY FAMILY, & CULTURE

This is definitely one of the best moments in my last 10 years.  I was fortunate enough to be able to visit Puerto Rico and the family I have that resides there.  It was a great experience being able to reconnect with my cousins, and my elders as well.  I was blessed to have a moment to spend sometime with my grandmother.  I was also blessed to have seen her before she past away about a month later from when I saw her.  I have lots of family on this island and I know this won't be my last time there.  This is only the beginning.

CHICAGO WHITE SOX CHAMPIONSHIP VICTORY

This was such a great moment for me as well.  Not only did my favorite team win the world series but I was a part of that history unfolding before my eyes.  I worked with the White Sox Organization and was in awe as I was able to participate with all the events they did with my employer at the time.  This photo was actually taken when they hopped off the double decker buses during the championship rally after they won the world series.  Getting to post up with the ball players and the owner was such a great experience and I will take this memory to heart and share it with my kids' kids' kids hopefully.

TRUE FRIENDS

There really isn't much I can really say about this, except that during the last decade there have been people in my life that have stepped up and played a bigger role in my life and others that have shown their true nature and have been excommunicated for the moist bag of douche that they really are.  My thoughts on this, I'm glad for it, all of it.  The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly.  It all has played an important role in helping me become the person that I am today.  For the new and close friends in my life, I can only say that the future is what we make it and that I'll always be the foundation of support for my family and friends.  I strive to play an even more of a greater role in all of my friends lives.  I make that commitment because I know that they will play the same role in mine.  

NEW YEAR'S MESSAGE TO ALL

 Video Link: HERE

There are a lot of different messages I could say here.  What I choose is this music video from Chris Brown's "Graffiti" Album.  This song resembles starting over from any mistakes that we have me as a human being and learn to crawl so that we may walk again and learn to fly right on the right path.  And to continue this message, I leave a excerpt that speaks out to me as my anthem of the next decade.  GOD BLESS EVERYONE!

"Long before we know ourselves, our paths are already set in stone.  Some may never figure our their purpose in life, and some will.  We live in a world where it's more okay to follow than to lead.  In this world being a leader is trouble for the system we are all accustomed too.  Being a leader in this day and age is being a threat.  Not many people stood up against the system we all call life, but toward the end of our first ten year into the millennium we heard a voice.  A voice who was speaking to us from the underground for some time.  A voice who spoke of vulnerabilities and other human emotions and issues never before heard so vividly and honest.  This is a story of a young man who not only believed in himself, but his dreams too.  This is the story of Saúl Acevedo."

*Be sure to check out my actual blog, as in the coming days I will be adding more posts and also begin to streaming new adventures that me and my friends will embark in!

The Time Has Arrived...Come Witness History In The Making! Saúl's 30th Birthday Party!

YouTube Link: HERE

This is it People! The time to fully close out a very large and adventurous chapter in my life is upon us! I have traveled the world, been places foreign to some and crazy to all. If I were to take a simple quick glance at what I was most happy about in my 20’s, this would be the most mentionable that I truly enjoyed and was to be apart of (in no particular order).

• Buying my first place!
• Getting to live to say that I've work with and for my favorite MLB team, The Chicago White Sox and I also got to witness and celebrate the World Series with them! EPIC WIN!
• Getting to live to say that I've work with and for my favorite NFL team, The Chicago BEARS! Another EPIC WIN!
• Hosting the most popular Events with the City Of Chicago from 2004-2008 (Air & Water Show, Jazz Fest, Blues Fest, ¡Viva! Chicago Latin Music Festival, Chicago Auto Show, Puerto Rican Fest Chicago, and the Grand Daddy of them all THE TASTE OF CHICAGO!) I will surely miss doing those skits and interactions with the fans during the summer days.
• 2000 Battle of the Dance Crew Champions - Mass Appeal Chicago - Along with that the many performances that we got paid for when we finally made it, and the gigs that we didn't get paid for, before we made it.
• Becoming a God Father and Uncle many times over! LOL!
• Diving deeper into my family's culture and history on my own accord on the island of Puerto Rico. Learning where you come from is not just important, but essential to understanding your family and yourself better.
• Keeping some very true and strong friendships throughout the tough part of our lives and still have the ability to hang out and enjoy life to it fullest!
• S.K.A.B. Krew and our B.H.P. Flow!

This list could go on and on, so I'll stop for now...

As you have seen at the very top of this post, you might have noticed the custom made poster with yours truly on it. Yes, I am having the biggest bash for the biggest age turning date ever!!!

The details are as follows:

• Mention "Saúl" for free entry ALL NIGHT
• Open Bar Bracelet from 9pm -12am midnight $35 (Optional)
  
• Closed Off V.I.P. Section (Peeps Invited and their guests ONLY!)
  
• Bottle Service
  
• Drink Specials
• Clubbin' After set at Spybar
  
• Private After set at my place... ;)

Come celebrate my 30th Birthday Party the only way your boy knows how too! Bottle Poppin'-Freak Knockin'-Roof Rockin'-Take-Her-To-Space-Mountain! WOOOO! Bring the freaks!

There will be an *OPEN BAR DRINK BRACELET for $35 Dollars good from 9:00p.m. - 12:00p.m. Midnight

*This is not a requirement to be here, all party attendances are ask after they enter for free if they would like to purchase these. You do NOT have to buy them, however it is encouraged as drinks range from $6-$10 a pop.

Bottle Specials in my VIP Room!

Grown and Sexy Only Allowed! If you bring any Drama, you be finding a cab with one eye the moment you step in! ;P

Mention "Saúl" at the door for free cover all night!

DETAILS: $35 will get you a bracelet that gives you UNLIMITED drinks from 9pm-12pm. You also will be able to chill and enjoy life in my exclusive V.I.P area where bottle service will be available*

*If you want to be in the V.I.P room, you must be able to mention that you are with my Birthday Party Group.

Come and Celebrate the Good Life in it's Purest Form!

New Inspiration Posters

These were sent from a friend of mine and I really needed to get a good laugh. So I wanted to share this with all my awesome peeps out there! I hope you enjoy these as much as I did. Feel free to comment on these are they are Uber Awesome and worth your viewing time on the Interwebs...