Musings on Dance, Food, Geek Stuff
Yesterday, Satise and I hiked around the Sibley Volcanic Regional Preserve, one of the many amazing local parks in the East Bay. It was such a lovely hike that included two amazing labyrinths. I knew it was going to be a great day when we encountered this sign welcoming us to the park: Robert Sibley…
This past Saturday was my first time going to the Coney Island Mermaid Parade as a spectator, not a participant. It was a very different experience, and a lot of fun. Particularly because I got to enjoy it with my partner Satise, as part of her first visit to NYC. It was so cool getting…
This is Jersey style rhythm skating, at the legendary Branch Brook roller rink in Newark, New Jersey. I was there on a regular Sunday adult night, and I’m still processing what I witnessed. Here’s why Jersey style is so ridiculous. First off, the music. Jersey is typically skated to house music. That’s fast tempo, four…
Returning to Japan this April was such a special experience, even though I’ve been there a few times in my life. This was the first big trip with my partner Satise, who had never been to Japan but has always dreamed of visiting. And it was the most luxurious version of travel I’ve done in…
The year 2025 was a year of sad endings, but also some exciting new beginnings. Let’s start with the good stuff. Relationship Status Change! In the “wins” column, I started seeing someone in August! In the midst of all the hits I took this year, finding a kind, fun, beautiful girlfriend is the big boost…
For the second year in a row I’ve gone to the Marin County Fair for my birthday. This year I actually got to go on my actual birthday, July 3, which made it extra special. My friends Kenny and Kacie were sweet enough to accompany me this year. We had a solid plan: eat funnel…
I can’t believe I’ve lived in the Bay Area this long and never been to the Peanut’s themed ice rink and museum in Santa Rosa. As someone who loves themed entertainment, and a skater, this is straight up my alley. Built in 1969 (the year of my birth!), Snoopy Home Ice was created by Charles…
February 2025 marks a huge bucket list I can check off: I’ve visited every Disney theme park on the planet! In case you don’t know, they are the following: Some people have asked me to rank my favorites. It’s tough. Several of them have special places in my heart. I would say it’s a tie…
Visiting Tokyo again last week was so dope! I spent the majority of my time in the Ueno / Akihabara sections of Tokyo this time, since those areas were new to me. It was a good choice. Ueno is most well known for its proximity to the massive Ueno Zoological Gardens, and the many museums,…
Hong Kong Highlights: DAY ONEDay One in Hong Kong is in the books. My main goal today was to stay out and active, so that I beat this jet lag as quickly as possible. I started the day off right with some tasty egg tarts from a tiny bakery. Then I went to the third…