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That's life, #DNC #RNC #JuliaStiles

I have never been ashamed to call myself an American. My wife and I are immigrants. But truthfully, aren't we all? No matter what I've been through in my life, I've never lost my perspective on life. Life is not easy. Many times we don't get what we want. And often we never get what we need. I started life working very hard, work that very few people could comprehend. In the summer time I first started working at the age of 8. And though my family accumulated much wealth from my work, I never saw a dime. But I thought that's the way it was.

My wife informed me that the political train activists that jump on every four years are called surrogates. If you want to be a political activist you have to live in the muck and filth; you have to know what real life is all about. I read tweets and facebook posts from famous wealthy actors, musicians, actually lets call a spade a spade they are celebrities.
 I recently read a tweet from Julia Stiles. The fact that I do not have to tell you who she is proves my point already. The tweet is this: I truly fear for my country if that man is elected. Obviously she means Trump and as the president of the US. This is what I call fear mongering. Before I go on, let me make a point. You will never hear the lower or middle class speaking this, let alone putting it out on social media. They are too busy dealing with each moment of each day. As they are living a real life.
Hard work, struggles, health issues. Julia Stiles way of life will not change no matter who is elected. She doesn't even follow a tenth of a percent of the people that follow her. She can't speak for the realism that it is to have hardships. I would like to ask her what it is in her life does she fears will happen to change it for the worst.
 So lets go through this reasonably. Will her finances change? Will her job opportunities change? Her healthcare? Her ability to have a massive forum? Her way of life in general? If she is a good steward, family member, friend? Will the lives of those she had befriended and those of her family, will their lives change for the worse? Will she have to go up to the local library to send out a tweet? Because she can't afford a $600 a month iPhone? Will she eat different? Not be able to get her hair done by a professional that charges $400 every 10 minutes? Will she have to downgrade her wardrobe? No matter who becomes president will they affect her life directly? Absolutely not. There are many others I could talk about, but unfortunately this poor girl was the one who's tweet I came across. I will not resort to name calling. Just the facts.
 People put out these tweets, no specifics, no one cares what they have to say except the pitiful people that follow them. Sure we all think that we have been through something in life, but to Julia and others like her, you have not. And god forbid something real ever did happen, it would not be because of who is our president. And you would crumble, like a handful of soda crackers into a bowl of soup.
Why do you fear for this country? I'm not going to state my political views other than this: Both candidates have lost their damn minds. But does anybody really believe in today's sycophantic world that these candidates are not playing on the personalities of the US citizens?
 For instance a movie. Being made with the hopes that the U.S. and world population will want to go see this movie. Writers knowing exactly how to pull people in. Producing editing, cinematography. Direction. It is sad that politics have always been like this, but have gotten so much worse. All they have to do is look on social media, read peoples tweets, and have a group of directors tell them exactly what needs to be said and done to reach a certain group of people.
 Meryl Streep looked and sounded ridiculous at the DNC. Scott Baio at the RNC. It is irresponsible when you have that much influence to advocate one candidate or another. And I don't even want to get started on the narrative by Morgan freeman on Hilary Clinton. As I was sitting down hands on forehead, eyes closed because of a headache; I found myself sucked into Morgan's monologue. I had to look up at the television screen to remind myself of who he was speaking about. Epiphany. Is this what people do? Heads down, eyes shut hearing the beautiful voice of Morgan Freeman, a speech so perfectly written sounding as if god himself were speaking? Pardon the pun. For one brief moment, I had found myself in the false feeling of comfort and safety. But just for a moment. The validity of Morgan Freeman giving this narrative would be the same as Michael Jordan giving a speech about the use of cocaine for grade schoolers at a basketball seminar. Advocating the use of this drug. And we would think but it's Michael Jordan, it must be alright. The point is the old adage with great power, and I add influence, comes great responsibility. If you don't agree with me, that people can be persuaded or even brainwashed by ideology through influence. Refer back to Adolf Hitler. People grab a hold of people who have become successful worldly.  If you don't agree with me, then why not just pick someone randomly without fame or fortune to speak for you? When celebrities support one candidate, how is that uniting anybody? They are not talking about what a specific candidate can do for our country, they are spending their time denouncing another candidate through degradation. Speaking not only of what they can't do, but what they will do to harm individuals and our country as a whole. Though I have a hand in many things, music is my true love and joy. When I look at musicians, other than so called musicians such as Miley Cyrus and Katy Perry, more so real musicians such as Eric Clapton, Jimi Hendrix, Stevie ray Vaughan. Each are unique. Their playing specifically guitar, is very much alike. The subtle differences do not make me degrade, they make me appreciate the fact that I have the choice to listen to different styles, pardon the pun. Stemmed from the basic principles of music. Honed to their own need of perfection. With the hope that people will enjoy their music. Miley Cyrus makes, or rather computers make, music that caters to a specific demographic for radio play, fame and money. When Eric Clapton plays, he does so for the joy and love of making music. And if it becomes a so called pop hit (popular culture) that is decided by the people who listen. Ultimately respecting those who come before him. Those who are successful at this present time along side him, and hopefully leaving behind a legacy for those who will succeed him. If politicians did this; had the same respect and point of view, the world would be better off. Hilary holds on to the theory of diplomacy. Donald hold on to the kick ass and take names later. But both of these approaches are needed. It's knowing when to use what. Discernment and grace. We seem to forget that presidents do not have absolute power. No one president can destroy the country or fix the country. We have Congress, a senate, governors, mayors, etc. When will people stop buying into this game? I would like to hear a presidential candidate say I'm going to do my best to work with my colleagues, do my job to the best of my ability. I am not infallible. I will make mistakes. But when I do so I will own up to them and do my best to fix my mistakes. But the game of politics will not allow for this kind of speech. And only allows for propaganda and rhetoric.  If a so called everyday man does this they are condemned as volatile and labeled with what turns out to be derogatory titles such as the tea party.
 Furthermore once again I see no candidate giving specifics on how to solve our problems. But on how the other will cause more. Through insults, degradation, and childish antics. Back to Julia Stiles. I have been through more in one second of my life than she will go through in a thousand lifetimes. My wife is typing this right now, as I have days of such illness the process of breathing becomes more tedious than an individual running 100 mile marathon in 12 hours.  Yet I have accomplished so much more in my life; what has happened to me and my health, has and will never have anything to do with who is elected president. And if I could laugh right now, at these Hollywood celebrities, whose worst life experience is not getting nominated for an Oscar, i wouldn't, because they deserve a spanking and a grounding. It has taken me four years to make an album that I could have done in less than a week in my health. I have had five strokes, I have been in a coma, and I have several surgeries to go before I am better. So I end with this, Julia stiles says she fears for this country. Without even having the conviction or the courage to state the name of the person she is talking about.
 Who exactly does she fear for? It's not for herself. And it's not for others. If she can tell me one person, specifically that she knows the she fears for and what she fears for them, then maybe I will listen. But if she knows someone that if that man is elected president that will cause such detriment to their lives, then you have serious issues Julia because you are a god awful friend.
You cant help  350,000,000 at one time. Whether you have the resources or not, but you can always help one. My advice, stop complaining on Twitter, and do something productive with your life. There is absolutely a better way to contribute to society than talking or whining about things you know nothing of. The only thing we all know about Julia Stiles who do not know her personally, is that she knows how to sing and dance with black guys. If you don't get this just watch her movies. 
My advice, don't listen to these people. Educate yourself, have discernment,. I'm a Republican. But I'm not going to stand on ceremony and vote for someone that is a Republican because my family raised me to be one. Or not vote for a Democrat for the same reasons. We haven't caught onto the fact that politicians say one thing and never do what they say? Never take responsibility but always blame it on the opposing party? Starting out degrading the party he represents?  So in ending, shouldn't Julia be telling us why Hilary should be president? Not why Donald shouldn't? She cant because neither candidate knows the reasons. There are the two people we have to choose from. What happens happens. That's just life.

Post Script: When has a president ever exceeded our expectations? Furthermore when has a president ever met our expectations? And when has any person on this planet expected anything but what's best for themselves? And that's the real problem. Take care
Joshua Jet Vaughan
Post, post script: Whomever is elected president does not make me hold fear. It will not change my life in any way shape or form. If the world ends, somehow because of Donald Trump, so be it. That's God's will. And as far as Hilary, the utmost ridiculous statement ever coined that she stated that so many  consider a proverb: The only thing you have to fear is fear itself. This needs to be stricken and eradicated from the history books. The depths of the idiocy of this quip needs no explanation. But if you do not see or hear the subtle undertones this was being voiced at Donald himself. For the fact that the Democratic party is acknowledging that he is creating fear but by doing so they are making a point for the Republican party. That your fear is irrational. A contradiction within itself. If you are afraid of heights do not go to the highest place on this planet and jump. Irrational fears become rational when you make them relevant. All the people who stated they are going to leave the country if Donald is elected president were denounced by Michele Obama by addressing this and stating that America does not need to be made great again, (Trump's campaign slogan)  it is the best country in the world. Whatever happens stop being so dramatic. Especially celebrities. A glorified life. Where they have more influence on society than the president of the united states. And if you don't agree, when feeling down or bad, can or does a movie or song comfort you? Or the State of the Union address?

Steroids and Hollywood

We believe everyone should love themselves, but live so that they are healthy and happy.  Our self image is something that is often exploited and manipulated by media and celebrities today via words, pictures, actions.  And while we at GSET do not condone the use of steroids, the pressure and temptation to take them to gain the muscularity and/or to lean down is strong.  Please take the time to read this post that my husband, our founder, posted to our close friends and family today, and remember, steroids is different but similar to other ways of manipulating our body; plastic surgery, weight loss surgery dieting, exercise, etc. Get the facts before you leap into anything and remember you are beautiful. 
Much Love
Annabella Vaughan



I don't advocate the use of steroids. But I don't condemn the use either. I will say that if you have a preexisting health condition; stay away from them. If you do use them, find a mentor and if at all possible, a doctor. Contrary to popular belief, steroids, meaning anabolic, are prescribed for many health issues. Many people use steroids and the worst side effect they have is water retention. So be aware of yourself as knowing oneself and having balance utilizing the intensity and aggression for something productive is very important. Now to my main point. Steroid use in Hollywood. 9 out of 10 actors who beef up for a role use anabolic steroids. 

To understand what anabolics are, they simply take the esters from testosterone, rearrange the carbon, creating different types of anabolic steroids. My biggest problem is I don't advocate lying. The condemnation of bodybuilders and other athletes is ridiculous. But bodybuilders don't lie about the use of steroids. I have several friends who are well known actors in Hollywood. They all deny using steroids. As I was a doctor for a short period of time, they would seek my expertise on such substances. And I was required by law/Hippocratic oath to administer such drugs to my patients even if I did not prescribe. It was the same as when insulin needles were made readily available for heroine addicts. However I would never out my friends, as this is not my place. 

The simplest understanding is if someone is using steroids, number one: When they offer without being questioned for instance ' how did you bulk up for this role' answering I have never used steroids. There is also a misconception that people have to use them to gain a certain amount of mass along with different medications to get ripped. This is not true. It is when someone has never lifted their entire life or had eaten properly and puts on 45lbs of what seems to be pure muscle in a 3 month period. Not impossible but very rare. But this is deceptive as an athletic person can use anabolic steroids for the first time and put on size just from the drugs alone. It is the muscle last that should get your attention. It is not difficult for a 160lb man to put on 20lbs of muscle in 3 months. But can be very difficult for a 220 lb man to do the same. 

I'm sharing this video because I know the truth behind the scenes. If you have muscle memory, eat right, exercise properly, it is possible to put on enough size to look as if you are taking anabolic steroids. It is the fluctuation you must be aware of. Lee Haney stated that he does not advocate the use of steroids after retirement. I find this contradicting. I have heard ex-professional bodybuilders stating that anabolics are just hormones. They are nothing to play around with. Many men are on testosterone replacement now a days, however, most doctors are ignorant. Without using androgens, and the occasional use of diuretics. The new fad is Androgel. Which is supposedly bioidentical to the body's own production of testosterone. But those are being recalled as they damaged cellular structure. Synthetic testosterone such as cypianate are given primarily at 200 mg does bi-monthly. Another testosterone though illegal in most parts of the US is called Sustanon. Though Merc has bought out this drug meaning the rights from the primary distributor in hopes to make it legal in all 50 states. Both cypianate and sustanon holds 4esters. 

Personally I feel that more education must be provided about these drugs. But more so to the doctors than the users. These medications have been around for more than a century. And they are still taboo? Another reason I am posting this is I am still often asked about how to use these n medications. I don't have the answer. They are still difficult go understand, and far too easy to use. Lastly, I have far too many family members on testosterone replacement. As I have not renewed my medical license as of yet, I can only provide them with instruction. The ups and downs of certain family members is absurd. And the doctors do not prescribe the other medications to provide the balance between the other hormones themselves. So if this post applies to you, educate yourself so you can educate your doctor. This is one of the two specialties that I received my degree in. 

Please take care is yourself. And do as much much research as possible. And my last piece of advice, stay of from the forums. I give you two names. These doctors would be more than happy to clear things up with you. Dr Llewellyn and Doctor O'Connor. Furthermore most who have taken steroids for a long period of time will need testosterone replacement for the rest of their lives. So do not stop cold turkey, and if you can seek doctor supervision to wean down and get of from these drugs. Low testosterone is more dangerous than high testosterone. You can take testosterone and gave a level of over 3000, and for the most part be healthy. If your testosterone ever drops under 100, for most of the population, you'll be dead. Make sure to get your levels tested every three months. The normal testosterone range should be from 580-1150. Anything between these range points, there will be fluctuation to figure out when you feel the best. And that should take about a year. And if have used steroids, anywhere from 18-24 months. 

If anyone would like specific details, feel free to ask. Take care.