Closing Out 2010

Although I didn't accomplish all the goals I had set for 2010 (not from lack of effort), I did accomplish most. More importantly, I accomplished more from a personal growth standpoint then all my years combined.  I addressed a lot of fears (that had been holding me back) and took a ton of ballsy yet calculated risks that I'm confident will pay dividends in 2011 and beyond.  I had a great balance between work, "projects", and social life (a lot of sacrifice as well as a ton of fun).  I can hold my head high knowing I did everything in my power to grow spiritually and  financially. I'm especially excited about everything I have in store for 2011.

Really.

A Real Woman

A real woman is a man's best friend.  She will  never stand him up and never let him down.  She will reassure him when he feels insecure  and comfort him after a bad day.  She will inspire him to do things he never thought he could do; to live without fear and forget regret.

She will enable him to express his deepest emotions and give in to his most intimate desires. She will make sure he always feels as though he's the most  handsome man in the room and will enable him to be the most confident, sexy, seductive and invincible...

No wait... sorry.. I'm thinking of whiskey.  It’s whiskey that does all that stuff.  Never mind.

Influencers

Taking an idea, a brand, a concept and bringing it to the mainstream's consciousness.  

Opulence... I has it.

Brilliant ad!  Mini giraffe is too funny. 

Done is Better

Note to self...

Dark Side of the Lens

"Never set out to become anything in particular.  Only to live creatively and put the scope of my experience through adventure and passion."

Photography by Hendrik Adamsen

@henrikadamsen makes me want to take up photography (seriously).

LCD Soundsystem "Home"

 @lcdsoundsystem breaking the laws until it gets weird!

1963 BMW R60/2

Not sure if it's the matte black, tire nobs or design, but this vintage BMW bike is bad ass.  

La Finca 10 by A-cero Architects

Once again @Aceroarchitects design a stunning house, this time in the town of Pozuelo de Alarcón, Madrid, Spain.

 

Life begins at the end of your comfort zone.

My theme for 2010.  So far so good. 

Aquariva by Gucci

A unique collaboration between two of Italy's most renowned design houses (@RivaYacht & Gucci) celebrates the era of La Dolce Vita (glamour and elegance defined an attitude and lifestyle). 

 

Metabolics by Alexandre Orion

Bringing graffiti to life... @alexandreorion

iPod Nano Watch

Is it wrong that I want the new iPod Nano only to use as a watch?  

The Kona Residence by Belzberg Architects

Lava rock x palms x infinitely pools x open air design x Hawaii = amazing tropical getaway. 

Proving People Wrong

I don't know about the greatest pleasure, but for better or worse it's a driving force in my life.  

Louis Vuitton "100 Legendary Trunks"

@LouisVuitton_HQ @LouisVuitton_HQ pre-ordered. 

King of Cool

Three weeks in the life of Steve McQueen by John Dominis.  Looks like a pretty good one. 

Russ Chimes "Midnight Club"

@ghibli303 [writer/director] does a masterful job with this trilogy.  The music [@russchimes], storytelling, filming and editing is executed to perfection. Saman Keshavarz also wrote and directed Cinnamon Chasers.

Ferrari 612 GTO

The stance on this Ferrari is just nasty (in a good way). 

The Library by Tirawan Songsawat

Resort in Koh Samui, Thailand. 

Ray Lewis "Living Legend"

"I sacrifice for YOU... for the ultimate goal which is US." ~ @raylewis52com So many great sound bites in this video. Newfound respect for this man!

Black Bird Custom Bikes

Belgian designers @blackbirdcustom combine chopper and vintage style bikes with impressive results. 

 

Caspa & Mr Hudson "Love Never Dies"

Probably my favorite artist right now @mrhudson

Safe House by KWK Promes

Something really cool about architecture that transforms into different styles and looks.    

Lowriding w/ Machete & Cartoon

Danny Trejo is a badass. 

Strand Craft 122

Cause everyone needs a 880hp twin turbo V12 122-foot superyacht with a matching supercar. 

Dupli Casa by J. Mayer H. Architects

I love the way this house melts into the landscape. The fluid lines gives it the look and feel of a luxury yacht. 

Secret to Success by Eric Thomas

Man... give up sleep?! I hate sleeping but I swear I need eight hours.  I could use an extra 2-4 hours a day though! hmmmm 

Matte Black Everything

Matte black is the new black.  I'm obsessed.

Alfa Romeo "8C Competizione"

The first Alfa Romeo sold in the U.S. in over 13 years.  The 8C Competizione supercar pays tribute to the legendary 6C 2500 Competizione de 1948 driven by Juan-Manuel Fangio.

Collage Photography by Serge Mendzhiyskogo

Hundreds of photos merged into one complex image. 

The Little Black Book by Pad & Quill

To match my @moleskine... the iPhone notebook case.  

 

BBGun Spring Reel

@BBGUNFilm great montage.... and choice of music.  

Glass Pavilion by Steve Hermann

Los Angeles architectural designer and developer @SHermannDesign creates another innovative and imaginative home in the Glass Pavilion. 

What Would You Attempt?

Great question.  By the end of the year I hope to be doing it!  

Bouncing Cats Trailer

@bouncingcats Great story and inspiring video. 

Artwork by Mike Orduna

Los Angeles based artist and designer @fatoe1.

Vintage Louis Vuitton Trunks

So impractical, yet so functional.  Timeless. Circa 1900.

Hey Champ "Cold Dust Girl"

Courtesy of @jsaidy at spoilthesurprise.com.  

The Universe House by Gabriel Orozco w/ Tatiana Bilbao

Roca Blanco, Mexico beach house nestled in the rocks with amazing rooftop pool. 

Will Smith Interview

"I am not afraid to die on a treadmill!" I can't stand Will Smith, but I love this interview.  References @paulocoelho, The Alchemist (one of my all time favorites) and the law of attraction. 

Outside Lands!

My lineup...

Museum of Image and Sound, Sao Paulo by @KrinkNyc

The story of a "terrible art student, a semi-successful vandal, and an entrepreneur who learned everything the hard way."   Inspiring story and even more inspiring work. 

Photography by Matthias Vriens-McGrath

Hot... and steamy. 

Opera House Series by David Leventi

A beautiful series capturing the elegance and detail of opera houses throughout the world. 

Empire of the Sun "Walking on a Dream"

I can't get enough of this song!



via @Empire0fTheSun

Concrete House II by @aceroarchitects [A-Cero Architects]

I really should have been an architect.  A-Cero kills it again. 

Amen!

When We're Alone by Flora P.

Not sure why, but i love this pic (others are okay). 

Red Square by Dunya Yacht

236 feet of luxury. 

Ride by Burn Ignite

En fuego!



@burn

Photography & Painting by @RaphaelMazzucco [Raphael Mazzucco]

Amazing combination of photography, paint and other mediums.  So inspiring. 

X2 Koh Samui Resort in Thailand

I know where I'm staying when I finally make it to Thailand.

Dirty Martini by @giulianobekor [Giuliano Bekor]

Contrast is amazing in these shots.  Subject isn't too bad either. 

Kanye West's [@kanyewest] visit to Rolling Stone

I love the part about being "extremely excited about stuff that is only cool to me" 
 

Think Big

act quickly... and see it all the way through (note to self). 

Full On Double Rainbow All The Way by @Yosemitebear62

What does this mean? Haha.  Gotta love the enthusiasm.

Art Warehouse by A31

Artist workshop in Boeotia, Greece. 

J. Cole "Who Dat"

Okay song.  Impressive video.  One continuous take no cuts.  Very fluid.  Directed by @BBGUNFilm

1939 Rolls-Royce Phantom III Vutotal Cabriolet by Labourdette

Classic.  Beautiful lines. 

Oh, The Temptation by Steve V

Hilarious. 

The iPod Wall by @welikesmall [Welikesmall]

Good stuff.  Super creative. 

The San Francisco Marathon

I'm attempting (keyword) the 1st half this morning.  Zero training involved. 

 thesfmarathon.com

Aerial Photography

by Alex S. MacLean [@alexmaclean]

 

Cinnamon Chasers "Luv Deluxe"

Story x Video x Song = Trifecta

Exhibition by Zaha Hadid and Suprematism

Feels like an anti-gravitational hyper-speed time warp through space... or something like that. 

Facade Projection by 555 Kubik

Steven Meisel + Amber Valleta

The Narrow House by Bassam El-Okeily

The sculpturesk design in combination with vibrant lighting makes for a very cool building.   

 

Quotes by Ryan M. Gray

Well... not my quotes, but my favorite quotes.

Rolls Royce White Ghost by Mansory

Cause sometimes a $250K car needs $150K worth of upgrades.

Ring Ceremony

If you know anything about me, you know how passionate I am about the College of San Mateo football program. Tonight is the Ring Ceremony for last season's NorCal Championship.  Ten years in the making.  We came up 1pt shy of winning the NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP! 2010 is the year.  To read more about my contributions to the program visit... theryangray.com.

QLOCKTWO by Biegert & Funk

This would complement my place nicely (red or black).