Following My Tattoo's Advice

Michael Shinafelt

I got this tattoo 2 years ago to celebrate my 5th decade on the planet. I was in a good place when I got it and it's also very sound advice from me to myself and represented who I am. 

Obviously the tattoo did not give me the advice, I simply wanted it there as a daily reminder. Well a funny thing happened on the way to serenity, I got sidetracked...

I became less mindful of the permanent reminder I had etched on my upper left arm and stopped really looking at it.

Now as they say I am up and running again and take the time every morning before I start my day to really look at it as opposed to being used to it there and not paying it any real attention.

It's not always easy to "Just Let Go" but if you work on it, it gets easier and eventually will become instinctual. 

Speaking of which, I need to hit the mat today, it's time for yoga at Hollywood Forever Cemetery. It's a magical place to "Just Let Go."

"Just Let Go" with me here -

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Michael's Musings

The Truth Is Out There
Michael Shinafelt

Remember the series In Search Of starring the late Leonard Nimoy? He was also Spock on Star Trek.Well I am In Search Of something that Nimoy and crew probably never contemplated, the F#ck that I am supposed to give.

Alright you need to calm down, I do give a F#ck about humanity & morality despite certain things that shall not be addressed here that are happening in the world, "Yeah" there's that...

Let me entertain you, no really 😀

And then there's ______ it's blank, give it a name

Never will I ever dance to Baby Shark and suck on a lollipop

Don't be a cracker, be a saltine

Change your algorithm, change your world

Take a Sentimental Journey with Mike Clifford & Sandy Zacky - it truly is a trip

What gives you the feels?

I so F#cking love The Nightmare Before Christmas Holiday themed Haunted Mansion at Disneyland!!!

That time you got a tattoo

Do you ever get downward dog when having S-E-X?

Woman Crush of the Week - Elizabeth Banks, talented, beautiful, funny...I'd switch for her!

Lemme pose this question, does your Mama know?

This little piggy went to market, this little piggy stayed home, this little piggy bent over, Miss Jackson if you're nasty!

Do you know the way to somewhere out there, beyond compare? Asking for a friend.

Relax, just do it with me at -
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Michael's Musings

#TBT: Want My Pearl Necklace???
Michael Shinafelt

"There is only one thing worse in life than being talked about, and that is not being talked about" - Oscar Wilde

Oscar Wilde has been my spirit animal of late. He is quite astute, read up on some of his quotes they were of their time, and also ahead of their time. Many of them reflect our current state of the union. I once portrayed a hustler named Freddy Wood in a play about Oscar, who had a hand, mouth, dick & booty in Mr. Wilde's downfall. There, I just gave you something to talk about, here's more...

The heart of a hero, the vagina of a virgin

Yogurt is not a murder weapon

My hope, Lady Gaga & Glenn Close tie for the Best Actress Academy Award

Botched is so annoying

"Every Saint has a past, every Sinner has a future" - Oscar Wilde. I could not tout his writing prowess and use only one quote from him now could I?

Graffiti Warnings, discuss

For 2019 I wanted mass quantities of two for $5 Filet-O-Fish at McDonald's, I got abs instead. Winning!!!

Tell me again how you you've fallen and you can't get up

A girl with unusual powers escapes from a mental asylum and tried to make it on her own. The more you know.

Miley Cyrus got P@ssy tattooed on the outside of her left ankle - I'm now inspired to get a fourth tattoo.

Tattoo Life
Michael Shinafelt

BTW Here's my tattoo on the outside of my right ankle - I know you wanted to see it.

Byline of the week: "We Finally Know What Anna Wintour Thought Of Meghan Markle's Wedding Dress." Apparently she approved. I couldn't care less, but I'm sure someone does.

Take this Kale and shove it!

Who's looking forward to The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills premiere on February 12th? Me! Me! Me!

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It's My Birthday & I'll...

Birthday Selfie
Michael Shinafelt

It's my Birthday & I'll say what I want to. What did you think I was going to say cry??? Then you obviously don't know me too well. 

So I guess I need to be all reflective and stuff, correct? Of course I do! Today I turn the ripe age of 52, and I am proud of it. Why you may ask? Because the wind is high, it blows my mind, that's why! "Yes" I threw in that lyric reference to F#ck with you youngsters out there.

In all seriousness it's because I'm feeling myself. Translation - I know who I am and what I want, and I'm coming for you 2018, so bend over and take it!

The image above I took this morning, right before I got on the computer to write this post. Why am I in the shower with a glam face filter you might ask? Because I have lost 24 lbs and counting minions, not to mention my body is really tight. 

While my face has a filter, my body does not. I have gone from 213 lbs to 189 lbs and I expect to lose more and get even more ripped thanks to my new love boxing. I punched a bag and I liked it!

Along with boxing I spin 3 -4 times a week, go to yoga once a week and watch what I eat. This is no small accomplishment when one reaches a certain age. 

Thus today I am celebrating my 52 year old body. I am in some of the best shape I have ever been and guess what? Yep, I'm feeling myself today, and everyday.That is always a reason to celebrate!

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Things That Make You Go Shhhhhhh...

Got A Tattoo?
l-r Troian Bellisario, Ashley Benson, Shay Mitchell, Sasha Pieterse,
Lucy Hale & Janel Parrish  

The final season of Pretty Little Liars is already wrapped and ready for it's eagerly anticipated April 18th premiere date, yes I said eagerly anticipated premiere date, don't judge me. What's a "Liar" to do after seven successful seasons? Why commemorate the show with a tattoo of course!

Where are they?! What are they?! You beg to ask. Well being as the show is about secrets and keeping them and the iconic opening credits show all the "Liars" wagging there Shhhhhhh finger at you to keep your mouth shut, each of the cast members got the the first letter of the name of their respective characters tattooed on their, what else, Shhhhhhh finger, naturally.

That's correct minions Shay Mitchell, Ashley Benson, Troian Bellisario, Lucy Hale, Janel Parrish and Sasha Pieterse got themselves a tattoo artist to inscribe their pointer finger with the first letter of their character from the shows first name. How could they not after all "A" has put them through?!

Enjoy the photo above of all the girls sharing their pseudo matching tatts, because sharing is caring after all.

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Jared Leto "Suicide Green"

Love This Joker: Jared Leto

This has been making the rounds on the Internet, yep, it's the first image of Jared Leto as The Joker in the D.C. villains themed film Suicide Squad - Writer/Director David Ayer tweeted it on Friday night.

While some of you may be going: Yikes! I am going, bring it sexy! Something about this Joker makes me want to push myself to the edge and take the plunge!

Leto can even make evil & freaky, F#@king Hot! 

I'm especially loving the "Damaged" tattoo across his forehead, not to mention all the other ones one his body...I now know what I want for Christmas.

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James Durbin Is Having A Tattoo Contest, Ink James Yourself!

James &  His Lovely Wife Heidi

This year for Valentine's Day, James Durbin wants to get a tattoo in honor of his wife Heidi. But he is shaking things up some, and giving this task over to the Durbinators...!

Yep, that's correct, JD fans, you get to design it, and the winning design ends up as a tribute to Mrs. Durbin on James!

Oh and guess what?! You'd better werk, you only have until February 28th, for rules and a video of James explaining them jump down and check it!

Keep the love flowing...

Contest Rulz: http://www.durbinrock.com/contest-rules

Art Submissions via: twitter.com/durbinrock or http://instagram.com/durbinrock