The year was 2003. I was in my thirties, trying to figure out the next step in my career. The obvious way to do that was to move to Geneva, Switzlerland. You know, like everybody does. Even at the time, I didn’t feel super confident in the move. I loved living in New York City…
Category: Travel
I Bought the 1982 EPCOT Map (print)
Cue nerdgasm! I just received yesterday from Ebay a print of the 1982 map of the Disney EPCOT theme park. Just $24 (plus shipping) for theme park bliss! Well worth the price. EPCOT officially opened on October 1, 1982, so this is the initial set of offerings in the park, with a few still pending….
2022 in Review: Cake Bakes, Feeding the ‘Gram, Flexing My Diet, Disney with a Kid!
The year 2022 was a return to “normal” post-Pandemic life, which was wonderful. There were no major life changes, but there were a lot of wonderful moments to remember. Health I feel blessed to be in my 50s and able to do all that I do, from skating to dancing to biking everywhere. The biggest…
Aria and Riki’s Disneyland Adventure!
I’ve been to Disneyland who knows how many times in my fortunate life. But this last trip may be one of the sweetest: my first Disney trip with my niece Aria. There are lots of ways to experience Disney parks — with your family, with friends, solo. I’ve done them all — with the exception…
My Trip to Nawlins: Laissez les bons temps rouler!
At the end of June, I had the good fortune to be sent on a work trip to the great city of New Orleans, one of my favorite places in the world. After finishing a work conference, I spent a couple more days relaxing in this iconic American city. It has been at least a…
Back in NYC – Skating, Noshing, Swinging and More!
On Tuesday I got back from one of the best trips to New York City ever. There’s a lot to recap, so here we go: Skating All Over NYC I was honestly most looking forward to finally getting to skate in NYC. Twenty years ago, I visited often the skate circle in Central Park and…
What the In-person ILHC 2022 Was Like
Last Friday, Manu and I walked into an elegant, empty ballroom in Times Square, NYC. “You know where we are, right?” Manu asks me. “The Edison Ballroom?” I reply. “Naw, dude. This is the Supper Club.” I stop in my tracks as it hits me where I’m standing. We’re in the $%^&ing Supper Club! For…
Incredible Time at 2-Raw Spring Skate Jam
Last Saturday, I participated in the “2-Raw Spring Skate Jam,” my first weekend-long rhythm skate party. It was held at the Sunrise Rollerland rink in north Sacramento. It was an amazing event and I’m so glad I got to be there. It’s been a little under two years since I started quad skating, so I…
My “Skate Influencer” Video from Venice Beach
It’s been nearly two years since I started quad skating, so I was past due for shooting a Instagrammer style skate video. I was in Los Angeles a couple of weeks ago and managed to convince my friend Stanley to help me shoot this vid on a Sunday at Venice Beach. It was a sunny…
2021 in Review: New Name, Skate Dancing, Tropical Trippin, and Lots of Bakes
The year 2021 was not quite the dumpster fire that 2020 was. There’s a lot that I am thankful for about this year – my supportive family, good friends, my health, meaningful employment, quad skating, baked goods, and so much more! Here’s some of the best bits. Rik to Riki This year, among my friends…