Across the board, from rock climbing to boxing to dance, getting better at something involves some pretty universal practices: Practice a lot Focus on the edge of your ability Do an action slow, then build up speed as you get more proficient Visualize yourself doing it I'm not particularly great at practicing. But I'm trying. …
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Sunday is the Hardest Diet Day
I really enjoy my low/no carb diet most days. But if I have a hardest day, it's Sunday. First off, my cheat day is typically Saturday. So that means I have the longest time to wait until my next cheat day rolls around. Also Sunday is the weekend, which means more opportunities for temptations to…
“Hamilton” is a Timely Revelation
On Wednesday, I finally got to see Hamilton the musical at the Orpheum Playhouse, with my dear friend Hanah and her sister Arielle. It's one of the most powerful theatrical experiences I've ever had in my life. Like thousands of others, I binged on the music for months prior to going to the show, to prepare…
Hanah and I Lindy Hopping in an Abandoned Train Station in Oakland
Here's a fun, impromptu dance video put together by my friend Auey, as part of a photo shoot I participated in. The locale could not be more picturesque: an old abandoned train station in West Oakland. And always have a blast dancing with my friend Hanah. More photos from this shoot coming soon! I'm so…
“All City Breakers” Mini Figures Set: A Rainbow of B-boys and B-girls!
Just in time for Pride Month, I finally got around to shooting pics of the multi-color breakers mini figures I've had for awhile. Part of the "All City Breakers" set put out by Kid Robot in 2011, they show off classic b-boy moves from back in the day. There are eight different poses in four…
Health Update: More Weight Loss, Going Full Keto
Over the past weeks I've been experimenting with doing a more stringent low/no carb + high protein + high veggie diet. So far, it has resulted in some fairly dramatic weight loss and increased energy. So that's exciting. I've honestly not been that rigorous on the no-carb rule in general. Breakfasts and most dinners are…
Me Waacking at Cypher Sundays in Berkeley (video)
Cypher Sundays is a semi-regular gathering of urban style dancers getting together and dancing in public that takes place all around the Bay Area. They always put together a dope mix of music to inspire the dancers. And the organizers produce an awesome compilation video later. So grateful to have this in our city. Here's…
Today’s Rock Climbing Lessons: Straight Arms, One-armed Hangs
Yesterday I used up my five-pass to Planet Granite in San Francisco, which I am kind of sad about. It's been a really neat experience indoor rock climbing — getting more skilled and comfortable with ascending those colorful and well-designed rock walls. This time around, I worked on using my legs more than my arms,…
My Two New Favorite Diet Foods: Pork Rinds and Chia Pudding!
I've been doing pretty great at meeting personal health and diet goals lately. But I have been getting a little bored with my food options, particularly mid-day snacks. Typically I've been eating mixed nuts, a carrot with nut butter, or dark chocolate. All good things, but the body craves variety or it gets bored. Boredom leads…
DJ Blackface: House Music and Cultural Appropriation
Check out this really interesting podcast on the Black roots of house (and techno) music, and the white DJs that adopt fake Black personas and histories to get street cred. It would be appalling if it wasn't such a common trope for cultural art forms coming out of Black America. I learned a lot about…