Two roads diverged in a wood, and I, I took the one less traveled by, And that has made all the difference. var _gaq = _gaq || []; _gaq.push(['_setAccount', 'UA-12404229-2']); _gaq.push(['_trackPageview']); (function() { var ga = document.createElement('script'); ga.type = 'text/javascript'; ga.async = true; ga.src = ('https:' == document.location.protocol ? 'https://ssl' : 'http://www') + '.google-analytics.com/ga.js'; var s = document.getElementsByTagName('script')[0]; s.parentNode.insertBefore(ga, s); })(); - Robert Frost-Tumblr (3.0; @mrblyth)http://www.mrblyth.com/<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m4qxqwDLQv1qz6howo1_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m4qxqwDLQv1qz6howo2_250.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m4qxqwDLQv1qz6howo3_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><p>I’m starting to think Edith’s Restaurant in Cabo would be a great place to celebrate my 33rd year… Happy Monday! All are welcome of course!</p>http://www.mrblyth.com/post/23942929592http://www.mrblyth.com/post/23942929592Mon, 28 May 2012 11:52:00 -0700<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m2jgyebTkg1qz6howo1_400.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Just finished the HBO series John Adams… started good ended good… what I took away from it maybe is true or is not but the relationship between John and his wife can teach you a lot!. I love the fact that he always called her “my friend” it is so wonderful and something I can only hope for one day. When she passed away he is by her side and says ” good bye, my friend” and it was so sad… remember to love the ones you have around you now and tell them daily!</p> <p>Over all it was a great series and I recommend getting the DVD and watching! Hope all is well and Happy Sunday Funday! </p>http://www.mrblyth.com/post/21168799582http://www.mrblyth.com/post/21168799582Sun, 15 Apr 2012 13:59:02 -0700<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m2j57cntLi1qz6howo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Tomorrow it begins with 128 days to go I have one goal and that is to drop my body fat and look like Brad Pit in Fight Club! In the last 2 months I have gone from 170lbs to 150lbs and now I am at the point where it is time to get serious. It will be a lot of hard work but I have a goal in mind and I know as long as I commit I can do anything. I want everyone to know I am not writing this to say ” ha ha ha look at me I’m so good looking” but I am doing this to show people that no matter what if you put your mind to something and you really want to change it can be done! There is another reason but that is more personal so… I will be posting photos and let you know what I am eating/drinking incase you want to know… So as I write this I am consuming my last doughnut and today is my last “Cheat” day and as I said tomorrow it begins!!! I’m already breaking rule #1 by talking about it… ha ha ha Happy Sunday!</p>http://www.mrblyth.com/post/21153293900http://www.mrblyth.com/post/21153293900Sun, 15 Apr 2012 09:45:12 -0700Fight ClubBrad PittFitWorkoutLife change<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m1zs78PJhy1qz6howo1_400.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>After days like today this could not be more true!</p>http://www.mrblyth.com/post/20514673951http://www.mrblyth.com/post/20514673951Wed, 04 Apr 2012 22:49:56 -0700<iframe width="400" height="225" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/gDqK6pnRXX0?wmode=transparent&autohide=1&egm=0&hd=1&iv_load_policy=3&modestbranding=1&rel=0&showinfo=0&showsearch=0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe><br/><br/><p>Simply amazing!</p>http://www.mrblyth.com/post/20054582639http://www.mrblyth.com/post/20054582639Wed, 28 Mar 2012 00:19:24 -0700<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m0wqu5XQVE1qz6howo1_400.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><span><span>Next time your sitting at home working, or cleaning or just relaxing go to pandora and create a Chet Baker station and just let it play. For thirty something-year olds like myself I feel that jazz may be an unexplored genre of music and under-appreciated. The lack of words lets you do some thinking on your own and also to personalize the listening experience. Its uplifting to so when your a little tired and hung over its the perfect remedy to get through your daily tasks….plus its not bad for back round music at a party when you decide to get back on the horse and pour yourself another drink.</span></span></p>http://www.mrblyth.com/post/19329633536http://www.mrblyth.com/post/19329633536Wed, 14 Mar 2012 20:54:00 -0700<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m0bnaq6pQ11qz6howo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>I love this space!!!</p>http://www.mrblyth.com/post/18673340949http://www.mrblyth.com/post/18673340949Sat, 03 Mar 2012 10:28:02 -0800interiordesignbathroomdreamspace<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lyng3ow6t71roueoto1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Please Read…</p> <p><a class="tumblr_blog" href="http://buildabetterbenin.org/post/16808663468/this-is-the-mayor-of-tanguieta-the-village-where">buildabetterbenin</a>:</p> <blockquote> <p>This is the mayor of Tanguieta, the village where the orphanage will be built.  He has given us a parcel of land to build on. We also have women whom are willing to be our “house moms”.  Women who will live at the orphanage and care for the children.  The awesome part?  These are women whom have no where to live as well.  So it’s a double blessing.  They have shelter and a purpose, and the children get watched over at all times.  How amazing, right?!?  Everyday we get closer to breaking ground!</p> <p>Thank you to everyone whom has supported this project, I pray blessings ten-fold returned to you and your families. </p> </blockquote>http://www.mrblyth.com/post/18100203728http://www.mrblyth.com/post/18100203728Wed, 22 Feb 2012 16:42:54 -0800BuildABetterBeninAfricaDonate<a href="http://buildabetterbenin.org/post/16687175507/welcome-to-build-a-better-benin">Build A Better Benin: Welcome to Build A Better Benin</a>: <p>Please Read!</p> <p><a class="tumblr_blog" href="http://buildabetterbenin.org/post/16687175507/welcome-to-build-a-better-benin">buildabetterbenin</a>:</p> <blockquote> <p><span>Build A Better Benin is a cause very dear to my heart. I have been working in Benin, West Africa for the last 3 years.We have a small rural clinic in the African bush that provides basic healthcare to our surrounding villages. Building A Better Benin is dedicated to improving education, health…</span></p> </blockquote>http://www.mrblyth.com/post/18044255400http://www.mrblyth.com/post/18044255400Tue, 21 Feb 2012 17:44:25 -0800BeninWestAfricaDonate<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lzjwoadyTe1qz6howo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><a href="http://buildabetterbenin.org/" title="Build A Better Benin"><a href="http://www.buildabetterbenin.org">www.buildabetterbenin.org</a></a></p>http://www.mrblyth.com/post/17775395150http://www.mrblyth.com/post/17775395150Fri, 17 Feb 2012 10:57:46 -0800buildbetterbeninafricadonatehelp<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lzjwj3giQy1qz6howo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><span>Time for a contest for a great cause!!! So I have a friend who is trying to raise money to build an orphanage in Tanguieta, Benin and I want to help the most that I can because this is a great cause and that’s just what I do so… Starting today through next friday the 24th of February if you head over to </span><a href="http://buildabetterbenin.org/" rel="nofollow nofollow" target="_blank"><a href="http://buildabetterbenin.org/">http://buildabetterbenin.org/</a></a><span> and donate 10$ or more you will be entered in a drawing to win</span><span class="text_exposed_show"> a 50$ iTunes gift card from me personally!! Also you will receive a handwritten thank you note because that is how I was raised! <br/><br/>If you are on a mobile device click the standard view link at the bottom to find the donate button! If not then it is in the top right corner…<br/><br/>Please repost on your wall as anyone can win… and if you have given already thank you so much but feel free to give again to be entered to win. Sometimes just a little motivation helps out so good luck and thank you in advance!<br/><br/>Also just so you know I am saving my money to make a trip over at the end of August to take photos, film some video, and see the situation first hand!!! I’ll post more information as it comes along but for now just so you know 10$ might be a lunch or a drink to you and me but 10$ can provide a child schooling, and a safe environment to grow up in!!<br/><br/>Thank you for your kindness and good luck,<br/><br/>T Philip Blyth<br/><br/>P.S. Head over to the Facebook page and be sure to “like” it! You can find it at <a href="http://www.facebook.com/SarahChapmanRN" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><a href="http://www.facebook.com/">http://www.facebook.com/</a><span class="word_break"></span>SarahChapmanRN</a> and keep up to date with what is going on!!!</span></p>http://www.mrblyth.com/post/17775270010http://www.mrblyth.com/post/17775270010Fri, 17 Feb 2012 10:54:39 -0800BeninAfricaiTunesContest50$buildabetterbuildabetterbenin.org<iframe width="400" height="300" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/S1VkEA3Awjg?wmode=transparent&autohide=1&egm=0&hd=1&iv_load_policy=3&modestbranding=1&rel=0&showinfo=0&showsearch=0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe><br/><br/><p>The Mr. Blyth’s Weekly Roundup Episode 3</p>http://www.mrblyth.com/post/16903707176http://www.mrblyth.com/post/16903707176Wed, 01 Feb 2012 19:44:36 -0800musicmoviesinternetkill the irishmangrizzlybearuncommongoods<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lyoeqy4YO01qz6howo1_400.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lyoeqy4YO01qz6howo2_400.jpg"/><br/> <br/><p><p class="p1">Getting a jump on the summer hot cocktail</p> <p class="p2">So today I was on a plane flying from Reno to Tahoe and read that 2012 is the year of the Italian Aperitifs. Think of them as a european cafe cocktail. They’re light-bodied and low in alcohol, so if you have three or four in an afternoon and still be able to walk out the door! Here are some examples of cocktails that you could make!</p> <p class="p2">Aperol Spritz</p> <p class="p2">2 ounces of Aperol</p> <p class="p1">2 ounces of Prosecco</p> <p class="p1">2 ounces of club soda</p> <p class="p2">Build over ice in a tall glass and garnish with a lemon twist</p> <p class="p1">Cynar Lemonade</p> <p class="p1">1 1/2 ounces Cynar</p> <p class="p1">1 ounce of lemon juice</p> <p class="p1">3/4 ounce of simple syrup </p> <p class="p1">4 ounces of club soda</p> <p class="p2">Combine first 3 ingredients over ice in a tall glass. Top with soda water</p> <p class="p1">Americano</p> <p class="p1">1 1/12 ounces Campari </p> <p class="p1">1 1/12 ounces Sweet Vermouth</p> <p class="p1">3 ounces soda water</p> <p class="p2">Combine the first 2 ingredients over ice in an old fashion glass.Top with soda water. Garnish with an orange twist</p></p>http://www.mrblyth.com/post/16827091648http://www.mrblyth.com/post/16827091648Tue, 31 Jan 2012 10:44:58 -0800Sweet VermouthCampariAmericanoSummerCocktailsCynarAperol<p><p class="p1">Dear Friends,</p> <p class="p1">Did you know that in Benin, West Africa:</p> <p class="p1"><span> </span>44.7% of the population is between the ages of 0-14yrs old. The Life expectancy is only 59 years old and only 37% of the population over 15 can read and write.</p> <p class="p1"><span> </span>When I&#8217;m asked why we should care about what happens in Benin, I think about my own life story. Incase you did not know I am a child of adoption. I am thankful everyday for the family that I have and am very blessed for the opportunities that have been given to me. However my story could have been very different if I was not adopted by two loving parents and given a chance at a better life.</p> <p class="p1"><span> </span>This is what my friend is trying to do at <a href="http://www.buildabetterbenin.org" title="Build a Better Benin" target="_blank"><a href="http://www.buildabetterbenin.org">www.buildabetterbenin.org</a></a>, help children get a better life. The goal is to build an orphanage in a village in Benin, West Africa. Because of orphanages being built in Benin, children are given a chance, for safety, security, and the chance for an education. I was given a chance at a better life and think that these kids deserve the same opportunity.</p> <p class="p1"><span> </span>This year, I have the goal of raising money to help build an orphanage in Benin through my friend who started <a href="http://www.buildabetterbenin.org" title="Build A Better Benin" target="_blank">buildabetterbenin.org</a>. Please consider helping her give the children of Benin a brighter future! After all, investing in one child, is investing in an entire community. Please visit <a href="http://www.buildabetterbenin.org" title="Build A Better Benin" target="_blank"><a href="http://www.buildabetterbenin.org">www.buildabetterbenin.org</a></a> and see the story of a true miracle worker and click Donate Today in the right hand corner to help!</p> <p class="p1">I thank you all and would like to remind you that even the smallest amount will help!</p> <p class="p1">Sincerely,</p> <p class="p1">Mr. Blyth</p> <p class="p1"><img alt="Thankyou" height="250" src="http://s3.amazonaws.com/data.tumblr.com/tumblr_lyjw2dVJpL1roueoto1_1280.jpg?AWSAccessKeyId=AKIAJ6IHWSU3BX3X7X3Q&amp;Expires=1328054405&amp;Signature=vdwyjAMM73z6RT0gm6GNjjXUsBc%3D" width="250"/><br/><br/></p></p>http://www.mrblyth.com/post/16787379140http://www.mrblyth.com/post/16787379140Mon, 30 Jan 2012 16:08:07 -0800BeninWestAfricaChildrenAdoptionDonate<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lydzxxELlW1qz6howo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>At the end of the day…</p>http://www.mrblyth.com/post/16504810673http://www.mrblyth.com/post/16504810673Wed, 25 Jan 2012 19:49:09 -0800photoartnightthoughts<iframe width="400" height="300" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/jW84A3hX7bM?wmode=transparent&autohide=1&egm=0&hd=1&iv_load_policy=3&modestbranding=1&rel=0&showinfo=0&showsearch=0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe><br/><br/><p>Love this mix of Gotye- Hearts a mess! Enjoy and happy Monday</p>http://www.mrblyth.com/post/16371053679http://www.mrblyth.com/post/16371053679Mon, 23 Jan 2012 14:50:30 -0800GotyeHeartsMessMusicMondays<iframe width="400" height="225" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/HO1OV5B_JDw?wmode=transparent&autohide=1&egm=0&hd=1&iv_load_policy=3&modestbranding=1&rel=0&showinfo=0&showsearch=0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe><br/><br/><p>So I missed the SNL where Lana Del Rey apparently bombed but have seen it now and have to say really love the actual video for this song “Video Games”. I love the mix of old film clips, new video, and her singing… If you have not had the chance check it out I really think that you will like it! So enjoy!</p>http://www.mrblyth.com/post/16027849015http://www.mrblyth.com/post/16027849015Tue, 17 Jan 2012 15:01:59 -0800LanaDelReyVideoGamesFilmVideoLosAngelesCalifornia<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lxr7n1ek231qz6howo1_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lxr7n1ek231qz6howo2_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lxr7n1ek231qz6howo3_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><p>Just a couple of restaurants that I have to been to and would go back. If you are in Los Angeles these are definitely worth checking out!!!</p> <p><a href="http://www.jdvhotels.com/dining/barlo" title="Barlo" target="_blank">Barlo Kitchen + Cocktails- Venice</a></p> <p><a href="http://aframela.com/new/" title="A-Frame" target="_blank">A-Frame- Culver City</a></p> <p><a href="http://www.lukshon.com/" title="Lukshon" target="_blank">Lukshon- Culver City</a></p> <p>Enjoy!!!</p>http://www.mrblyth.com/post/15787219305http://www.mrblyth.com/post/15787219305Fri, 13 Jan 2012 12:30:36 -0800LukshonAFrameBarloKitchenCocktails<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lx5129WewQ1qz6howo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><p class="p1">Jak na Nový rok, tak po celý rok</p> <p class="p1">After the long night of celebrating the New Year in grand Czech style, New Year’s Day is usually spent with the family … recovering and thinking of the New Year. Along with this comes traditional Czech cuisine for New Year’s Day….lentils (<em>Lens culinaris</em>)!  Why lentils, you ask? Legends have it that they represent money and prosperity for the year.</p> <p class="p3">So, one must have lentils to eat and plenty of them, please!</p> <p class="p3">Done and Done!!! Welcome 2012!!!</p></p>http://www.mrblyth.com/post/15140322619http://www.mrblyth.com/post/15140322619Sun, 01 Jan 2012 13:01:20 -0800CzechNewYear'sDayMoneyWealthprosperity<iframe width="400" height="300" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/GcD7pbi9kfw?wmode=transparent&autohide=1&egm=0&hd=1&iv_load_policy=3&modestbranding=1&rel=0&showinfo=0&showsearch=0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe><br/><br/><p>Love this! Happy Holidays!</p>http://www.mrblyth.com/post/14618906042http://www.mrblyth.com/post/14618906042Thu, 22 Dec 2011 07:47:27 -0800MyDrunkKitchenGingerbreadHouse