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Nine Motor Scooter Safety Tips

Posted on September 6, 2019September 7, 2019 by

Since my first scooter accident a month ago, I’ve been thinking more and more about scooter safety. I believe that an important reason why both myself and my scooter suffered only mild injuries from the accident was because of a few safety practices. Specifically, I was driving at a moderate speed with the flow of…

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Strike a Pose: My Photoshoot in Golden Gate Park!

Posted on August 6, 2019August 7, 2019 by

As a birthday present to myself, I hired my good friend Auey of Photograffiti to shoot me in one of my favorite spots: the Music Concourse of Golden Gate Park. I’ve been dancing and hanging out in this section of the park for many years. So it seemed appropriate to do a photo shoot there….

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Performing in Bay Area Diggs Deeper XVI on July 7!

Posted on June 27, 2019June 27, 2019 by

Next weekend, I’m honored to participate in this freestyle focused-dance show “Diggs Deeper” on Sunday July 7. You all should come and support all the artists, dance with us, and learn about the urban dance culture. It’s always an inspiring event! Plus it’s my birthday weekend! This is the third time I’ve performed at Diggs…

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First Time Outdoor Bouldering!

Posted on May 15, 2019May 15, 2019 by

Tonight on the spur of the moment I decided to head to Ocean Beach to try my hand at outdoor bouldering for the first time. I read last night about a couple of spots in San Francisco for bouldering, one of which was very near me. So I decided to check it out. There was…

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My Tips on Bike Commuting on KQED Radio!

Posted on May 8, 2019May 8, 2019 by

I knew that working at KQED would make me famous! Here’s where it starts. On Tuesday, a story aired on KQED radio about tips for commuting to work by bicycle, in preparation for “Bike to Work Day” coming up soon. I was quoted a couple of times for my tips on riding a folding bike…

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2018 in Review: on Sabbatical, Dancing for Fun and Profit, Baking Incessantly, Asia-hopping

Posted on December 24, 2018December 24, 2018 by

Well 2018 was QUITE the year for me. Certainly not what I expected the year to be about. Quick 2018 Stats Jobs Lost: 1 Countries Visited: 2 Dance Competitions / Showcases Entered: 4 Dance Competitions Won: 1 Theme Parks Visited: 2 Parties Thrown: 3 Number of Pastries Baked: MANY Losing my job was certainly not…

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Where to View Holiday Lights in San Francisco

Posted on December 7, 2018December 7, 2018 by

I’ve updated my map of some of the best spots to view holiday lights in the city of San Francisco. I love driving or biking around the city to see the pretty displays at night. Enjoy and happy holidays! If I’m missing any of your favorite holiday displays or houses, let me know in the…

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Alexis and Cyle Teaching a Free Lindy Hop Workshop for Bay Area Teens on October 28

Posted on October 16, 2018October 16, 2018 by

All Bay Area teens are invited to a free lindy hop workshop taught by wonderful Cleveland based dancers Alexis Davila and Cyle Dixon happening on Sunday October 28 at the historic Bayview Opera House in San Francisco. The teen workshop will be followed by a community dance that is open to all. Here’s Cyle and Alexis…

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What Caused California’s Housing Crisis? Sophie Breaks It Down.

Posted on September 9, 2018September 9, 2018 by

My friend Sophie Rubin created this super helpful video that breaks down clearly and succinctly all the factors that play into why California, particularly the San Francisco Bay Area, has such a problem with affordable housing. I knew some of these things going into the video, but was totally floored by all the tax policy…

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The Corpse Flower Blooms!

Posted on September 6, 2018September 6, 2018 by

I have been hearing about the wonders of the “Corpse Flower” (Amorphophallus titanum)  for years, but never had a chance to experience it until last night. My friend Diane posted on her Facebook wall that she was going that night to catch the extremely rare Corpse Flower blooming event at the San Francisco Conservatory of…

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