Five years ago I asked Carrie, “what the hell are we doing?” It’s been great answering that question and we’re still not done answering that question. Happy Anniversary! I love you.
Five Years
Oct 14
Carrie and I went to Maui a couple of weeks ago. What a relaxing time. We are now both spoiled and cannot stay anywhere else but the Four Seasons. We also loved zip lining through the forest and Caneoing. Averaging twelve hours of sleep was also great! Cannot wait to go back!
Los Angeles DECOM
Oct 4
Joyce, Trevor and I went to DECOM yesterday. It was what we all needed. Since I’ve been feeling like MOOP lately it was good to be apart of the community once again. Even if it was for a short time. We pretty much walked the entire place. Met some new friends and some old friends.
We mainly worked the Hug Deli though. We love that place. It’s our rock.
Now I am hoping to ease back into the default world.
Feeling Like MOOP
Oct 3
Ever since I’ve gotten back from Hawaii I have been feeling like MOOP. Feeling out of place really does suck. I think this has been the toughest work week I have ever experienced. My mind was in a thousand places and trying to focus was such a task for me. I think my soul is missing the sense of community of the Playa.
So instead of moping around I am going to be proactive about getting out of my funk. I am going to incorporate things from the Playa into my daily life. First thing I am going to do is strive to become more of a minimalist. I know it’s going to be difficult but it is something I need and want to do. Another thing I am going to do is be more patient. Yes everyone knows me as an aggro koala, it’s time to set it aside and be more calm bringing me to my next attribute, kindness. I always think of myself as a courteous person but I want to be more kind to people in general. I think Los Angeles can use more kind people, don’t you? The last and more important thing is I need to express myself more artistically. The only way I can do that is through my photography. I’ve been slowly trying to find some inspiration to shoot again and slowly some inspiration is coming along thanks to John and Soy. You guys are seriously amazing photographers and people.
So there you have it folks. That’s what this koala is striving for! Wish me luck.
PS: If my grammar is terribad or if I don’t make sense it’s because it is 3am and my mind has wandered.
Thank You! Thank You!
Oct 2
I’d like to thank everyone who made my birthday special this year. I thought it was going to be small and quaint but it ended up being a three week ordeal! I am even celebrating it this Saturday with some old friends. Let the festivities continue. Oh, I can’t wait for LA Decompression too!
Getting Flirty with Thirty
Sep 26
As I become the ripe age of twenty nine I’ve learned a lot this year. I am also thankful for a lot of things. There are also things I want to do this year and I need remind myself I should do them. Here goes nothing:
-Hike Half Dome
-Backpacking through the Rockies
-White Water Rafting
-Snowboarding (Giving it a good try this time)
-Surf
-Scuba Dive
-Travel through Costa Rica
-Learn more Filipino recipes from my parents
-Lose 20lbs…yes!
-Finish The Ender Wiggin Saga
-Shoot More. Concentrate on my own Art Portfolio
-Camp at least four times this year.
-Put together a theme camp for Burning Man.
I think it’s still a small list but it’s manageable for me.
Burning Man 2009
Sep 26
I never thought I was going to go. I remember a couple of years ago joking with Clayton about going. I seriously thought it was a bunch of hippies in the desert doing God knows what. Now that I have gone it was such a life changing experience. So much, that I wish sometimes that my regular life was similar to the life on the Playa but I digress. I was so lucky to have the best camp mates: Adam, Eric, Joyce, Liz and Trevor. Thanks guys for showing me a great time. We also had the best neighbors we could ask for: Donna, Matt, Sky and Tony. I am excited to be a burner and cannot wait to back home to Metropolis next year.
Back In Action
Sep 25
I told myself I wouldn’t blog anymore but reading other people’s blogs it made me just want to write more. Go figure. Carrie and I just got back from an amazing vacation. It was very relaxing and I am glad we went. Will blog more about it later. I need to install some plugins to get this thing running again. Until next time.
Maybe Not…
Sep 12
So I am not going to have time to upload more photos onto my Flickr of BM and Mammoth Lakes. I am just too lazy and unmotivated to do so right now. I have a shit ton of work to do before I go on my next vacation. 
Hopefully until then.
BTW here’s a good read about BM. Check it out.
Burning Man
Sep 11
So inspiring. So moving. So life altering.
Can’t wait for next year. Pictures to come!