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MANIVORE
October 30, 2009 – 11:33 am | 2 Comments

Last week, my girl Grace (Peachies) posted on Twitter that she needed a helping hand for a video she was filming. Since I was in the area, I swung by after work and found myself …

Feeling High
October 3, 2009 – 9:28 am | Comments Off

A stunning siren and dear friend of mine, Jenilee Reyes had a solo performance last week at Space1520 to promote awareness of the $15 billion dollars to be cut from California social and education programs. …

Garth Trinidad presents: mojamoja
October 1, 2009 – 2:00 pm | One Comment

This summer, I was fortunate enough to link with the incredible Ramona Wright (Mozaic) to help with Garth Trinidad’s latest venture: mojamoja. Tuesday marked our inaugural launch at the House of Blues: The Foundation Room …

Done Over (inspired by Yoshi)
September 16, 2009 – 12:30 pm | One Comment

More often than not, this is where you’ll find me on Sunday for the next seven weeks, unwinding from the stress of school,work,life,etc. Last week, the Beat Junkies were in the house. Little known fact: …

summer wrap-up
August 31, 2009 – 8:04 pm | Comments Off

It would be the final weekend of summer, and I would get sick. A totally crummy situation that I’m determined to make the most of by a)blogging, b)going through photos from most incredible 3 months …

Casa Torena Times
July 22, 2009 – 12:50 am | Comments Off

After a looong time coming, Mary and I finally decided to be spontaneous and check out the weekly Friday party at Stone Rose Lounge in the Sofitel Hotel. The party wasn’t anything noteable, but I …

Thriller
July 4, 2009 – 12:08 am | One Comment

When I pulled up this video from Twitter today, my sister immediately recognized both the song, and the dance. I was astounded. She’s 10.

grand ol’ time
June 30, 2009 – 3:53 am | One Comment

A while back I visited my buddy Mark’s pop-up store in Upland, CA but didn’t take any flicks of the actual space. Thankfully Toby was on board so those who couldn’t make the grand opening …

The Circle of Life
June 22, 2009 – 5:36 pm | Comments Off

It’s always mind boggling to me how things come full circle. Case in point: my increasingly growing fascination with art. Oddly enough, the first solo trip I ever made to LA was for a Parra …

Happy Father’s Day, improvised.
June 22, 2009 – 10:22 am | Comments Off

Since neither of us could be home for Father’s Day to celebrate with our respective families, my girl Sophia came up from San Diego. It’s been nearly a year since I’ve seen this chicka, but …