After the Casio G-shock event for Mister Cartoon at the office I went home and packed for my trip up to SF for the Fatlace 10yr Anniversary and Hella Flush 3 show. Kenta picked me up from the airport in a Lexus LS600h…I felt like a VIP with plenty of leg room from the backseat that even reclined. After checking out Mark’s car at the shop we headed to the new office.

After a quick bite to eat and checking into the hotel room. We headed to the store to start the celebration. Sushi was served along with NOS energy drinks and special bearbrick cupcakes…looked so good, but I stayed strong and didn’t eat one.

new game called spot the blogger

Then if off to the O Izakya Lounge to have a couple cocktails and hang out with everyone. It’s always a good time when you’re catching up with old friends and meeting new ones. Good to meet people that I’ve only gotten to know via the blog.

After a much needed rest we headed to the Hella Flush 3 event. The show had a really good turnout with over 150 cars on display and 1500 people attending. The cars were flush and slammed. This meet made me reminisce on the old days of going to shows, where it was about the people just as much as it was about the cars. Great to see everyone and check out some quality cars.

Then it was off to catch my flight back to OC and proceeded directly to the Juxtapoz 15 year anniversary event in Downtown LA. Lowriders on display, food and drinks were free, and about 150 works of art were showcased.

A ton of people came out for this event and half the event stopped to check out the Pacquiao vs. Cotto fight outside on the giant wall.

Vic poses with his “old” baby

After the event we checked out “The Must” in LA, which is a great wine bar. I highly recommend the cauliflower curry soup and mac and cheese.

Sunday came and it was time to relax and watch the Chargers game. Immediately after watching them win their 3rd straight game and finalizing my domination in Fantasy Football (9-1 record) it was off to the Staples Center to go to the Lakers vs. Rockets. Unfortunately, the Lakers blew it in the 2nd half and lost their 2nd in a row, but nonetheless it was still a good time.

The past week or so has been stressful as I’ve been planning a trip for months that now may or may not happen…stay tuned and wish me luck.