University Of Maryland Shows Pride

Last night was The University Of Maryland's opening game against the famed Miami Hurricanes.  The talk wasn't about the scandal that took place in south Florida, but rather the uniform that Maryland wore.

In a show of state pride, University Of Maryland wore a uniform inspired by their state flag.  The social networking community went A-Wall over this choice of pride.  Many where hating this idea calling it a "Fail" but I roll with the side of creativity and honorable.  Nothing will get your fan base to rally behind more than showing pride for who you play for.  I commend the athletic director of Maryland.  Wise choice and I'm all for it.

This outcry by social media made me think back to some real epic fails in the sports uniform world.  Below are some uniforms that were better off being erased from history.  The order will go from ok to WTF.  Behold the uniform fails courtesy of the National Football League.  Enjoy

Tampa Bay Buccaneers Throwbacks

Arron Rodgers December 5th, 2010 with the Green Bay Packer's throwback . . . .really?

Now this is bad.  From fashion no no to what the heck were you thinking.  This is by far the worst in NFL history.

So, there you have it.  Maryland did their thing when it can to creativity and pride.  As for the other photos, Tampa Bay isn't bad.  I believe the orange cream color uniforms stood out.  Moving on to the Packers, it could of been worse.  I mean they are still bad, but the team has so much history that you really can't be that mad at them.  Please note that the choice still sucked, but it didn't earn honors of Epic Fail and WTF.  Those awards go to the Eagles.  This choice is so bad that I will not even comment. 

 

Til Next Time,

Alex Viruet

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Racing Thoughts

Recently my younger brother and his wife, recently married, brought into this world a new baby boy.  Close to 4 months into his short life, he has single handedly made an entire world smile.  From his annoying cries to his lovable smile, "The Viruet" household know that he will be a trouble making in the coming years, which isn't a bad thing. 





These past few weeks have been a little different though.  Wish new goals set in my books, I can see myself setting things up from my nephew.  Whether it's taking him out ocasionally or even holding him for 5 minutes, I feel a connection thought I haven't felt before in my life.  In my opinon, I believe this comes to be since he is the first nephew I have ever had.  Either way, it has been an awesome experience. 





As I stated before on Twitter, when I win my first NPC competition, I'm giving him a good portion of the spoils.  I love him to death!  Eli Viruet is going to smile for many many many years to come.





Until Next Time,

Alex Viruet
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Where Have I Been?

As some of you Sweet Life Fans may have notice, my presence on The Sweet Life has been downsized dramatically.  This is not by choice whatsoever, but at times life brings you certain tasks that must take 100 percent of your attention.  With that being said, I'm back on schedule with my postings and uncensored commentary of life.

One issue I have been dealing with is my love for bodybuilding.  Yes, this sport has its own closet full of skeletons like every other sport, but I'm not taken away by them.  In contrary, I embrace them fully.  It's the ultimate one player sport in which time is your best friend.  You either surpass glory or fail by your own doings.  This is the best challenge that I can think of that can scar my name with the greats such as "King" Ronnie Coleman, Flex Wheeler, Shawn Ray, etc. 

With that being said, I will be focusing these next 600 plus days on improving my frame to be as sharp as possible.  If I can obtain the look that Frank Zane had, I will have struck gold.  I will be pushing my body to it's limits and when I fall, I will stand up and go again.  I haven't really been this focused in my life. Being a young 26 year old in this sport of bodybuilding, I am looking to be one of the greats.

My progress will be viewable and readable exclusively on The Sweet Life.  Jillian and Erica have been awesome in giving me a platform as great as The Sweet Life.  I want to thank everyone for their support.  I big special shout out to Seth Goldstein (personal trainer at Equinox of Great Neck) who just became a father for the first time.  Your knowledge and outlook has kept me straight on target.  Plus, the photos on facebook are inspiring as all hell! Much love goes out to you and your wonderful family.

This is @OfficialAlvex starting a journey into the world of bodybuilding.

Until Next Time,


Alex Viruet
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Rest Period

I stand before the opponent.
Time seems to stand still for the next 45 seconds.
I have fought this losing battle for so long, why stop now.....


5 seconds past and I'm completely drained of my energy.
Nothing seems to be helping now.
Its just me and the Iron.

10 seconds past .......
Now I start to get my second wind.
I look for words of wisdom through the tunes in my headphones


20 seconds past....
I cross my heart hope not to die....
It starts to come alive not caring of the consequences


30 seconds past.....


That yearn to fight...
The unnamed feeling takes me away.....
It comes alive.....


40 seconds.....


My heart starts to pump....
My eyes become fixated on the iron....
My palms turn to fire


42 seconds past.....
I start to tighten my belt...
I start to choke the iron with my straps...


45 seconds has pasted...


No words are spoken....


.....


....


I look up...


....I blow a kiss to the sky

...I close my eyes.....


.....


........


Now the fight is on one rep at a time.

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Missing sleep!

For the past 2 weeks, I have been averaging about 3 hours if I'm lucky!!! I'm trying to shake it but its not working...
I'm guessing its an over weight of stress, due to the fact that my responsibility tripled in my life since going back into music! Its caused me slacking on the sweet life. Although a positive force on my life, it is slowly taking a toll. I'm trying to work over time to make sure the project gets finished without burdening anyone else but myself. I miss sleep! But I'm finally happy, I can actually feel the path ahead is going to keep on getting better!
I used to be a negative person, but now there have been more smiles then anything, and even though I'm sleepy... I keep on, because it finally feels right!

 Today being one of my sleepless ones, I'm using it as time to catch up with you guys! I'm trying to make my tiresome frustration a positive one and actually catch up as I should!

 

Lets hope my brain stops this over drive soon!! I'm starting to feel the changes coming and being more confident in myself! Everything is different then is was 3 years ago, but I never felt more in the right place! people have come and gone, but honestly I'm glad I have the few that stood! Besides my family, They were the ones worth fighting for! Because of the changes, I have some great new people in my life! Especially one.... who hasn't stopped being there for me since the day we met! XO

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Love That Must Be Kept Under Wraps

The definition of Love is an emotion of strong affection and personal attachment. In philosophical context, love is a virtue representing all of human kindness, compassion, and affection.  At times love has to be shadowed or hidden to preserve the beauty of it.  At times, it's a necessary evil that needs to be done to preserve what the eye beholds.  This story has been told many times.  Some depicted in movies, novels, etc.  So, we aren't immune to this topic.  So of us has first hand experience and some may not.

I try to think of it as a game or a movie.  I have done this numerous times to maintain the intgerity.  So, Speaking from experience, trust is the number one factor that goes into it.  If trust isn't at the forefront of your relationship, you are wasting your time.  Agruements will occur, thus leading your relationship down the toilet.  With that being said, your gameface needs to remain on your gameface.

Self control is the ability to control one's emotions, behavior and desires in order to obtain some reward later, and is the capacity of efficient management to the future.  It can seem for love to take a backseat, but your mind must remain clear.  It's only temporary until you get to the place you want to be in.

Turmoil is a state of extreme confusion or agitation.  This is what your mind may go through while seeing the one you hold close to your heart being flirted with aggressively, people taking perverted jabs at her, etc.  Life is beautiful and lord knows you want to punch that douche square in the face, but it's a life lesson of trust and self-control. 

Why do I post this? Cause at times we do things out of the norm to get what we want.  Whether it's a positive or negative outcome, we still roll through with it.  When the doors are closed and we are behind them, life goes on the way it should.  We know what we get into.  We may discuss it for a long being before rolling it into action or we may just come up with it at a spur of the moment.  What is done is done, but when all else fails . . . . . "love never fails."

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