We have a spare bedroom and I’ve been contemplating what to make it. Most recently, I’ve painted it a shade of teal and also painted my dresser an industrial slate color. Now, I am in need of some home decor. I nearly have put things on hold so I can work on my “project” room!

I’m looking for items from the 1900s-50s depending on the style. The concept is Steampunk. What is Steampunk? A step backwards in time towards the industrial revolution making antiques serve the purpose of art by adding a modern look to it. 19th century Victorian metal items altered with detail of gears, wires, metal, clocks and old machinery.

I’m trying to find stuff local, not buy it on eBay due to shipping old/heavy stuff isn’t always the best idea nor the cheapest. So what items am I looking for that maybe you could assist with? Well thanks for asking!

• Antique Fan that works :: example
• Railroad lanterns (I will add electronics if it doesn’t have it) :: example / example2
• Porthole (I’ll probably buy the one I’m showing as an example) :: example
• Sextant :: example
• Large gears from 3″ to 24″, like gears…ya know
• Vintage typewriter :: example
• Antique gauges
• Rusted iron pieces

If you come across any of these kind of items in the Tampa area, please contact me! Thanks for your help!  )

All I have to say is this: I’m glad I don’t live up north if people lose their minds like this guy!! Is this a reflection of what snow does to you? He should drink a cup of coffee and warm up a bit!

I was able to get the chance to go with some friends to Alafia State Park to do some mountain biking here in Tampa, Florida! I have been to Alafia before but we took it a little easier this round as compared to other rounds. To be honest, I push myself a little past my capabilities and usually I end up hurt at Alafia. Don’t believe me? Check out this post here! This time, we were with new beginners so we took easy and intermediate sections.

Check out this 4 minute video for a quick look at some sections at Alafia!

This is so funny, I nearly want to try this myself! These guys tried to get rejected by the DMV with how they looked but they were able to get a license every time!

This guy is awesome with his beatbox capabilities and effects! You have to check this out. At first I thought, “oh, just another beatbox.” Not true!

I haven’t posted a blog in awhile. I went to a concert on Monday to see my friends Beyond Ariose. They opened up for a well known Christian Rock band named Kutless. After Beyond Ariose played, someone came up to them and offered the opportunity to play at Cornerstone Festival. Cornerstone is a week long event with hundreds of bands; kind of like Woodstock for Christian bands.

Because of this insane offer (on Monday), they had to raise enough money to be able to leave tomorrow (Saturday of the same week). Their first show is on Monday and they aren’t sure exactly what days/times they are also playing. Because of this opportunity coming so fast, I helped them out by creating a WordPress site for them under BeyondArioseBand.com. I also threw together some business cards so they can hopefully meet the right people! They will be updating and adding posts/video posts while they are on the road so check them out all next week there!

These guys have such an incredible production while they are playing that I feel this is their time to be found out. I can always say I knew them before they got big!

After driving a kart over at Tampa Bay Grand Prix, I only wish I had this kind of control over a car.

I’m the kind of person that doesn’t like to stop and smell the roses. It’s hard for me to stop…period. There are so many things to do and they won’t get done with me plopped down on the couch watching tv! I don’t have cable, nor do I want it. I would never use it. I have high-speed internet because the W’s makes me money, or is on the way to making me money.

I have more ideas than I can manage to work on at one time. I wish I met someone with the same mindset as me and the same desires to fulfill all of the same web business that I’m currently working on. Remember, none of these are my full-time job!

I started ToastyPrint.com in March 2008 but I’ve been tied down to the same printer that is lessening in quality by the print. Therefore, I’m recreating my site for me to be able to work with multiple vendors so I can print a larger variety of items and I can choose which job goes to which printer. Recreating that site and adding all of the different choices along with adding the shopping cart is quite an undertaking when it’s not your full-time job!

MeetTampa.com is an idea I had as a fun website for myself…to not put too much time into it and have fun with it. Oops. I found myself spending until midnight every night for the past month creating and adding content. My vision for that one is to have one website that shows all of the things to do in the Tampa Bay area along with pics or videos. ie: mountain biking, micro kart racing, canoeing, disc golf, sight see along Safety Harbor, etc. There isn’t a site out there that does! They have movie times, concerts and sporting events.

Currently, I have about 15 restaurants with my own personal writeup and photos to show the place or atmosphere on the inside. I have about 15 things to do with a video to show you the event or photos.
I plan on having all of the free Wi-Fi areas, Tampa coupons and advertising capabilities. Quite an undertaking to do it alone, huh? That’s why I’m seeking out someone else who has the same drive to see this in Tampa! Let me know you’re out there!

I was going through some blogs that I look at on a regular basis and I found a video on AffiliateMarketingDiary and this reminds me of back when I use to freestyle bike. I never had the incredible control that these guys have, but to me it kind of represented the freedom that I had.

I mountain bike now but it still doesn’t seem as free as freestyle biking. This video is definitely inspiration to me.