KansStyle

To view your pictures

2011-09-17T08:31:00.004-05:00

http://www.facebook.com/groups/223565201022510/

THE iLL Magazine

2011-05-16T20:38:00.002-05:00

So me and a few of my friends are going to start a online magazine. It's going to be a mixture of Maxim and all of the most popular magazines combined but local. Everything that we will feature will be and should be recognizable to anyone who reads it that lives in the state of Illinois. We want to be focused on community, our community, our own world within the state.

This project is in it's infant stage. There will be more information to come. Right now we are gathering material and funds to get this started and going by the end of July at the latest.

-MrKan

And the Cracks begin to show

2011-05-04T17:00:00.002-05:00

Gives me inspiration for shooting.

Glamour & Glow - Enter the Fantasy from Eclectique Culture on Vimeo.

-MrKan

Volume on MAX

2011-05-04T10:53:00.004-05:00

I wish I could live in another country and be poor. Money dilutes your values and whats important. I bet people in less privileged countries are happier and are closer to themselves and family then we are.

Poetic Adrenaline

2011-05-03T17:51:00.002-05:00

SCINTILLATION from Xavier Chassaing on Vimeo.

-MrKan

A night of Regret and Dispare

2011-05-03T13:13:00.001-05:00

Freshjive Moving Pictures - How To Roll A Blunt from freshjive on Vimeo.

A photographers dream

2011-04-28T17:24:00.002-05:00

Alysha Nett from EIKNARF on Vimeo.

Veronica Shoot 7

2011-04-25T13:18:00.001-05:00

Veronica Shoot 7, originally uploaded by MrKanStyle.

Balloon shoot.

Yuli Shoot

2011-04-12T16:31:00.001-05:00

Yuli Shoot 14, originally uploaded by MrKanStyle.

Most favorite pic that I recenly shot

MrKan

2010-12-17T14:50:00.001-06:00

Bulls game (1 of 7), originally uploaded by MrKanStyle.

Written on window frost

Gran Turismo 5 is in my hands! SOOO HAPPY!

2010-11-24T12:30:00.000-06:00

Messing Around With Ideas

2010-10-19T19:04:00.002-05:00

Went to a car show....

2010-10-18T09:45:00.003-05:00

And looked at the girls haha

More pictures at my flickrHERE

Chicago Eyes for You, The Viewer

2010-10-11T17:11:00.003-05:00

PreShoot of a friends Track 350Z

2010-10-10T22:14:00.001-05:00

350Z10, originally uploaded by MrKanStyle.

Local Camaro

2010-10-08T20:51:00.004-05:00

Teasers from a recent shoot

2010-10-07T15:46:00.003-05:00

Full shoot HERE

Good ol' Joliet

2010-10-07T03:21:00.004-05:00

Check out more pictures on my Flickr HERE

So ugh!

2010-09-26T23:13:00.005-05:00

LOL haters gon hate

2010-09-08T22:26:00.001-05:00

Mid Year Check Up

2010-07-19T07:53:00.002-05:00

It's been a little over 6 months since Jan, so here is a little status update on a few things.
-My goal of gain 20lbs was completed. Now I'm at 150 L B's SON.
-My dreams of having a drift car has been deflated. Loser style but damn I gave an effort. Just not enough.
- Moving out by the end of the year is out the window also. No money no new place. Stuck at my parents house til I can get the cash. I don't mind really.

Yup thats just about it for that. Til the next post!

-MrKan

I Hate Yahoo News

2010-05-12T10:24:00.003-05:00

Reading an article in Yahoo is like reading a paper by a 10 year old nerd who thinks he's fucking the shit. It's rambling mixed with stupid opinions and bad grammar and punctuation. I hate reading Yahoo news. Their articles are less than quality reading. They suck sloppy vag. Now Motortrend's writers are good at writing articles that don't sound like someone that is not important writing like they are important. Wired.com writers are also have great writing styles.

Stupid YAHOO!NEWS.

Fuck Bad Weather

2010-05-08T07:21:00.003-05:00

You know every god damn time the weather is bad I always, I mean fucking always, get sick and depressed at the same time. I don't know, this shit is weird. It's like I have this connection with the environment or some shit along those lines. Fuck you mother nature.

-MrKan

Breaking"Your" Mold

2010-05-05T12:17:00.002-05:00

Don't you just feel like you need change. Like a drastic change in your life. Maybe change your look. Get a suicide car or act like a totally different person just so you can feel like things aren't boring. I think constantly changing yourself is too much but changing once in a while is great. It makes life more interesting.

Fudging Scarface

2010-04-07T11:32:00.001-05:00

Very hilarious!

I miss my wheels

2010-04-07T08:26:00.005-05:00

I miss the way those wheels set off my car. Looked SO good. Thinking about Enkei RPF1's next but they are getting over played.

April showers and spring feelings

2010-04-06T15:07:00.001-05:00

So we've been in Spring season for a small while now. The rain is starting to make its way through to replenish the plants back to life. I personally love Spring. Spring and Fall are my two favorite seasons. Not to many extremes in these seasons!

-MrKan

New Year, Few updates!

2010-01-21T17:24:00.002-06:00

Obviously its been quite a while since I've updated. So the new year has already set into effect. I have a few resolutions lined up for accomplishment.
One- Be the best father I can be
two- Gain 20lbs of good weight
three- eliminate most of my debt
four- SAVE SAVE SAVE to move out by years end

I have to get through January then we will see how serious I am about these goals. Wish me luck!

-MrKan

Soo Hot!!

2009-09-16T10:30:00.002-05:00

Stars

great lyrics

This girl is Fine!

Long time hungover

2009-09-16T10:14:00.002-05:00

So the last update was almost a month ago. Pheew it was a while ago. Well here is what went on during that time and now.
The S13 still is sitting in the garage.
I just spent 1600 on the accord to repair a transmission issue which is bull shit.
I went to Minnesota for a weekend which was an awesome time.
Partied really hard on my birthday and met a lot a great people.
There's obviously more detail then just a simple description so more info and updates to come....Hopefully.

-MrKan

My Birthday!!!!

2009-08-25T08:05:00.001-05:00

Today I am 21. Last night I went to the bar at 12 and got some drinks with my two best friends. It was great except for this obnoxious bartender that would shut up about her god damn swoll ass boyfriend. But other then that I had a great time.
Tonight is going to be even better!

-MrKan

Righteous Road

2009-08-24T15:17:00.003-05:00

Tomorrow is going to be my 21st birthday. 21st birthdays are like a righteous path to full adult hood. I strongly believe that you have to experience what life has to offer before you begin to settle down into the inevitable role of responsible adult. I am beginning to embark on a new chapter in my life now that I'm not tied down. I know I will meet plenty of new friends and foes in the future, i just can't wait to see what the future has in store for me.

-MrKan

The new new

2009-08-22T10:05:00.002-05:00

Waiting til then

2009-08-19T11:25:00.001-05:00

Next week on the 25th I turn 21. The closer it gets, the more excited I am about it. I have big plans for great fun for that weekend.

Gosh I can't wait!!!

Ahh the single life

2009-08-18T11:06:00.001-05:00

Break ups are pretty hard, this my first time ever getting hurt so bad. Things are always going to get better though, maybe I'll find the girl I've always wanted to find. Cross my fingers and close my eyes. It'll happen one day.

D1 In Soldier Field parking lot

2009-08-05T20:26:00.009-05:00

Slackin'

2009-08-05T12:35:00.002-05:00

Went out to Buffalo Wild Wings last night with my friends. 45 cent wing Tuesday is whats its all about! It felt good hanging out with my friends and getting closer to them again. The last time we all went to to BWW was about 4 or 5 months ago if i remember correctly.
But yeah I know I'm slackin with the D1 pictures. They will be up today for sure!

-MrKan

Repression+Depression= one good lesson

2009-07-29T08:46:00.000-05:00

The weekend had some unexpected turns and horrible endings.
The Bad. My feelings are hurt and I'm left with a burnt heart. I have never felt so depressed in my life for a girl. I guess things happen and people change. They get caught in the feeling of having a good time and then have a disregard for the one that loves them most. God I feel hurt and sad....It's time to move on.
The good. Thankfully I have friends that I can fall back on. Someone to talk to about it. Friends that understand. I realize something I should already know, there is way more in life then just to revolve around one person.
I also went to see D1 Grand Prix in Chicago...which was AWESOME. I still have to post those pictures.
Don't worry. I'll get back on my feet soon enough.

-MrKan

Crisis of Credit

2009-07-28T20:45:00.002-05:00

Wow just saw this now. It might be old news but new to me.

The Crisis of Credit Visualized from Jonathan Jarvis on Vimeo.

Windy City in the Desert

2009-07-28T09:54:00.003-05:00

Risky Devil is doing it big and is starting to get on top of that high horse. These guys are so inspirational! Check out what they are doing and how they are doing at ASB HERE
and HERE.
and HERE
That is what keeps my hopes and drive going to stay focused on my car. It might not be this year but O 10 I'll be on the come up!

-MrKan

Chilled out Chi-Town

2009-07-27T09:38:00.003-05:00

Forgot to mention that Saturday was great also. I went up to a little cruise meet/get together for CA240SX forum. Went down 290 all the way down to lower Wacker. First time I have ever traveled so fast down there. Then met up at a spot.And I forgot my camera! Well there are still my memories! Always really cool kids out there though. Cool cars also, they weren't all glamorous or anything but cool none the less. Kevin from ILL garage had his MRS out with updated exhaust. That car sounds great and really looks great. Best in Illinois IMO. Rob hand his S14 Zenki that was fresh with the white rollers on emerald paint. Shared my food with the guy, got water in return. Haha great deal. Met people behind the usernames. Eckominds, SIMON, JAYYS, Roski(ROW-SKEE), Carlos from Touge Factory. I know there were more people but I don't remember the names. Anyways, If you have an S-chassis go join Chicagoarea240sx.editboard.com. When it comes to meets, I'll be packin the food!

-MrKan

Kick Stands and Blistered Hands

2009-07-27T08:19:00.004-05:00

Biking is so much fun. Yesterday was a wonderful day for bike riding. I had my son and girlfriend with me along with a few of her little cousins. Ten miles was a great journey around the bike trail. We got to see plenty of great stuff. Huge houses, streaming rivers, large ponds, and good ol' dairy queen ice cream. By the end of the journey everyone had sore butts and rough blistered hands. I need a more cushioned seat next time I go.

Why am I so Emotional today?

2009-07-25T13:54:00.003-05:00

Forever Yours*

2009-07-25T13:19:00.006-05:00

Coming to a conclusion, the end of the light.
I see you... Oh I see you. Your smiling at me like an innocent child directly in my line of sight.
It's like the darkest of all nights. The sharpest contrast to day.
You're still there not budging for a thing. Still smiling.
I feel like I love you, but I don't know who you are. I just feel a familiar feeling.
Like the feeling of a fresh wound before it becomes a deep scar...but opposite.
No pain. No ouch. Just yes. Just.Like.That.
Wait now, you're getting closer. Stuck in the same, just like a still photo of a smiling face.Position.
Coming at me like a slow mo reunion. We lock eyes like enemies going toe to toe.
No. We are closer then enemies. Closer then two friends.
I see who you are now. You.The Future. The beginning of the end.

Project- Grass Roots

2009-07-24T08:25:00.013-05:00

Well some of you know that I have a 89 S13 that I'm working on. It's been a 4 month project so far and progress has seriously slowed down. I have everything in and ready to go...but it won't run.sigh. It tries to but it fires up all speratic and dies.
Anyways before I get into more detail and pics. I'd like to share what my inspiration was to start the 240 project.

This was about three years ago. I have always liked the S-chassis but was never

serious about getting one. I loved to watch drifting but never have done it myself.

One day I was driving around and I spot this 89 240sx in the parking lot of
Murrays. It was the most legit thing I have ever seen in my town. It was not done like an over exaggerated drift car wannabe. It was low. It was red. It had an Origin 3 piece deck spoiler. It had a Origin roof wing, Sexy style rear valance, Origin stylish sides, and an exhaust. I couldn't help but wonder who in Joliet has this kind of style because I didn't know him. Most cars in my town are all jacked up. I'm pretty sure you know the typical ricer stereo type. I was intrigued. Every other day I would always see it parked at the same spot. And everyday I would wonder even more about who the person is behind the car.
About 5 months pass, by I was working at autozone at the time, and my work tells me we are getting new people in.
So we hired a new guy.So I thought huh, just another new guy, another fag gear head huh.I go to work and I see the car. THE Car. The one I was thinking about so much. Now I was thinking, "wow...we finally have another guy that knows his shit about cars. Hmm I guess he can't be a faggot. Can't wait to meet this guy." I go in and I see this pale, tall skinny dude with thin frames on his long, squared jaw, skinny face. "This can't be the guy that owns that S13?". Wow I wasn't expecting some skinny white looking dude with glasses. Later I found out he was the owner and he wasn't white. He was a Mexican that spoke perfect English and Spanish. I was surprised by that too.

His name was Edgar and he was a really dope guy. Funny also, very funny. He was into drifting and cars in general just like I was. He would tell me stories about trends in Japan and name all sorts of wheels that were made from Japan. He knew a lot about the Chicago drifting scene. It was inspiring to hear all that, all that I didn't know that was happening so close to me. I felt pretty honored to know a guy that knows as much as him about S-Chassis'.

More time goes by and Edgar ends up leaving Autozone. He had so many car related issues through out his stint there I wasn't surprised he left. Once he left, I couldn't stop thinking about the S-Chassis'.

Here are the pictures of that car.

Now on to my project. This car is going to be simple. No SR swap or mad power, just enough power. Just a single slammer.The single slammer philosophy. I am not a highly skilled driver that can control an SR. NO. I want to polish my skills and start from the single slammer and up. The base.

Grand ol' times

2009-07-23T22:46:00.008-05:00

Went to the Sox game the other day with the family. Had a great time watching a great game. Damn the food is ridiculously overpriced! But it smelled so goood. mmmmm polish mustard with lots of grilled onions...yum.

Daily Grind and Family Fun

2009-07-20T09:58:00.002-05:00

This last week was pretty gravy. I love my gig and I hope to stay here until I retire. For those that don't know,I work in the IT department at a bank. Great people to work with and great environment to be in. It's really great to travel around Chicago land and get paid for it plus mileage X 55 cents. Compared to all my other jobs, this one is by far the greatest.
Anyways beside work. I spent this weekend hanging around my family. This is something I rarely if ever do. It made me realize how out of touch I am from my family. I felt like such an arrogant asshole seeing how much I've missed out.Well that is about to change.Because an my family is crazy fun! Tons of food, outrageous amounts of gambling, and plenty of drinks to go around. I have never seen so much money being thrown down and at stake before until that day. Even though its a westerners game, the Khmer folks got down in Texas hold'em. Hundreds upon hundreds of dollars in the pot. God it was awesome. I played but lost all my cash, I know I'm a beginner give me a break. I've also missed out on hanging out with the Khmer kids my age. Jeez what was I doing all these years? What was so bad about being around my family that I stayed away? Man I don't know.

Goals, Dreams, and Aspirations

2009-07-14T16:05:00.005-05:00

Some times you just wish you had something so bad that it becomes a goal. It started out as a dream then it turns into aspiration to make that dream reality. My dream is to own a NSX one day. I know this dream is possible and I am getting closer to this dream. It will be a 5 year chase to catch this dream. I know this isn't a wild dream but it's a dream none the less. Oh NSX how I want you sooo...

Style

2009-07-09T09:35:00.011-05:00

Every one has it. Style, Fashion...Cool. It's what makes up a huge part of our society.

My type of style-Diesel

DGK

Creative Recreation

ALife

Whats your kind of style?

-MrKan

Purposes

2009-07-09T08:41:00.004-05:00

I was listening to the radio to and on of the topics was that having a a purpose in life increases your chances of living longer.
Have you ever thought about it? What is your purpose in life? I think that having a purpose is definitely required to live a great life. You just can't live through life just riding it's waves. You have take one path towards something that you want. Yes you can go through life and just take what it gives you but you're going to just be an empty shell of a person if you do. You have to find your purpose and keep at it. It can be your kids, your career, anything. And it can be for any amount of time, as long as there is a constant purpose.
It's important to realize that you are not a bad person for doing what you want to do. Life is more enjoyable when you feel like you have the freedom to make your own choices. No one wants to feel pressured all the time about all the decisions they make. It's a hazardous thing that will make you feel like you have no identity.
Don't ever let anyone keep you from being who you are.
Purpose, Whats yours?

-MrKan

Great Weekend

2009-07-07T14:04:00.006-05:00

This past weekend was great. My brother and best friend came up here from Louisiana to visit. It was so great hanging out with them again. We drank, played video games, and talked. Nothing special but it just felt really good to do. Good times never have to be exciting, or special. They just have to be good.

Yesterday we went to race go carts, really fast go carts. Man I had so much fun out there. Is called Melrose Park Gran Prix
and I recommend anyone in the Chicago area to go there. You will have a good time there.

-MrKan

My Second Love

2009-07-03T10:05:00.013-05:00

I love Automobiles.Period.
I'm into lowered.Fitted.Stylish rolling death missles like This:

Risky Devil-Chicago Street Style Standard*
S14

DC2

S13

Death*Squad-Chicago Hard Parking and Doin' Work. All Day Every Day.

Great cars. There are plenty more out there in Chicago. More to come!

My Brother is home

2009-07-03T09:15:00.001-05:00

It's been about 5 months since I last seen my brother. He's in the ARMY and is stationed in Louisiana for training. He came for a brief period in December and January then left. Now he's back! I am so happy that he's back. My younger brother is growing up and it's getting even more evident as time goes by. I wish I would have known he was coming or else I would have taken a day off of work. What a surprise this morning!

-MrKan

Music for those in the like

2009-07-02T10:23:00.001-05:00

I find it that now these days Hip-Hop music is evolving so much, I mean it's always been evolving but it's more obvious now. Music in general is evolving I should say. I think if you really love and enjoy music, you should have a listen to every type there is. I think you shouldn't just like a certain genre and be critical of all others, you should respect and just be aware of them.
One thing I would like to add too. If you are someone who does not know much about a certain genre of music, your opinions about artists in those genres should be kept to yourself. Because those opinions have no substance or integrity behind them.

Hip-Hop is my favorite genre of music but I like it all. So these are the artists that I think are great.
3L- Chicago's own up and coming producer.

3L - Sori by 3LLL

3L - Remnants of What Used to Be from Mr.3LLL Prescott on Vimeo.

Adam Tensta- One of Sweden's best Hip-Hip artist. I love this style.

Adam Tensta "Dopeboy" feat. E-boi from Niklas Johansson on Vimeo.

Adam Tensta "Before you know it" from Niklas Johansson on Vimeo.

Lykke Li- I love her voice.

Lykke Li - Tonight from Lykke Li on Vimeo.

Lupe Fiasco- Of course one of Chi-towns finest

Lupe Fiasco - New Music - More Music Videos

I wish I could put more but there is just so many. These were just my select favorites. There will be more to come.

-MrKan

Can't believe

2009-07-02T09:12:00.001-05:00

Good Morning.
Have you ever heard or seen something that makes you realize how far you've come and how fast things came at you in life? You know you just sit there amazed that, just that long ago you were doing that or just yesterday you were 18 but are older now.
I know this isn't a new thing and that this occurs more often then not. But when you reminisce about your past you can't help but wonder how things could be different if you took a different path. It goes to show that the path that you are taking now is for a reason. It's destiny, even though things could have gone differently it didn't.

Five years ago I was still in high school working a minimum waged job. Five years now I have a career and a family. It just hits me that my life is accelerating really quickly. Sometimes I just wonder what would it would be like if I did a few things differently. Don't get me wrong, I love my life right now and my Family. It's just a curiosity.

-MrKan

The New

2009-07-01T16:04:00.000-05:00

Hi Everyone,
Some of you may know me and some of you may not, let me just introduce myself and this Blog.
My name is Channa, it's pronounced Junah, but most people call me Shawna. I know it's a girls name...so what? On the Internet I'm also know as MrKan.

Here is what to expect from this Blog. Thoughts about how Society is changing will be posted. Information about Cars, Movies, Music, Life and Love will be posted. So a wide spectrum of things are going to be posted.
This Blog will have very diversified quality content as time comes so stay tuned. The Blog will be updated daily!

-MrKan