Gravity

When I was a kid (read as like 3 years old all the way up through high school), being an astronaut was on the top of my list of "things I want to be when I grow up". 

My parents took me to the planetarium and science center several times a year (we'd have gone every weekend if it was my choice), I went to space lectures and even went so far as an astrophysics camp at USC one summer. 

I did not wind up becoming an astronaut.  Somewhere I realized that between throwing up from motion sickness in the car, to not being in peak physical form, that I probably wasn't destined for outer space. Still, there was that dream in me and it never really went away. 

Seeing the movie "Gravity" stressed me the frack out.

Evan

So this guy, Evan, we went to school together.  He was pretty much my go-to guy for everything and is probably one of the coolest people on the planet.  A great friend through and through.

He has now become a marathon runner, bicycle pedaler, and all around most fit and insane dude ever.  If there is ever a zombie apocalypse, he needs to be in my compound.

Chad is awesome

Who's awesome?  THIS GUY.

Everyone, meet Chad.  He's got a penchant for long hair, bandanas, and 80s sunglasses.  One of the best people you'll ever meet and a great friend.  And today's his birthday.

Let's hear that 'woop woop!'  Aw yeah.

Diet fail

Dear diet, screw you.

It's not your fault, diet.  I know.  There have been a lot of stresses in your life.  This doesn't mean that we don't want you back.  No no, on the contrary.  You're welcome back very soon.  In fact, we need you.

Just not right now.  Right now, we need ice cream.

Jmeoww Diaries

So, I haven't mentioned it before, because I'm a crazy person, but this right here, Polka Dotted Cats, is one of the funniest blogs ever.  Written by Miss Awesome herself, Tiffany.

Recently, she was insane enough to have me do some guest doodles for the latest entry and it was a blast, y'all. 

Check it out, because you'll be totally glad you hit that "follow" button.

Anthony

Meet Anthony.  It's his birthday!  He likes to wear ties as often as possible (even with t-shirts) because he's just that cool.

Hillcrest Farmers Market

Steven and I discovered the Hillcrest Farmer's Market.  Everybody had free samples for us from beer-infused cupcakes, to lavender plum jellies, to coconut coffees.

we bought everything.

Maiko

So, Ming is one of my friends but more importantly - she's one of my artistic inspirations.  She is, absolutely, fantastic.

Oh, and that's her little corgi, Chopin.  He does tricks.

(Check out her art here: http://wasil.deviantart.com/)

Pacific Rim

The closest I will probably ever get to being a Jaeger pilot is using the elliptical at the gym. Kaiju beware!

p.s. Pacific Rim was awesome.

Exterminate!

I have journeyed into the world of Dr. Who.  Sure hope I'm ready! 

Smelly

The gym is hazardous to my health.

Naptime

July was intense.  Comic-con.  Concerts.  Patton-Oswalt.  Long Beach trip.  It's been crazy, can I have a nap please?

Post Comic Con

During the long marathon that is Comic Con, I don't get to see my fiance much.

It's almost over thouuuugghh!

Comic Con

Dear Comic Con,
you are a pain in the butt, and yet I still love you. How is this possible.

Ergonomics

Had my first ergonomic evaluation today. 

 Think it may be time for a standing desk.

Left 4 Dead krew

Favorite L4D moment to date:

Tank threw a boulder through the back window of our ambulance (taking out Nick), crawled to the top, broke in through the ceiling and trapped Erin (who screamed like a 5 year old) whilst I panicked and crawled my way out the back...and died. 

Effing zombies.

Also, never trust me with a molotov.  I will accidentally set your ass on fire.

Hair in the summer

Maybe she's born with it. MAYBE IT'S HUMIDITY.

Cookie restraint

I see you over there, big jar o' cookies mom made.

Slappy the sailor

We came across quite a few interesting characters in Long Beach while staying on the Queen Mary for the 4th of July.

Meet "Slappy". And his see-through-dress-wearing wife. Her thong was lovely.

Rubber duckie

I nearly took out a co-worker's eye by bouncing a rubber ducky off my chest.  Classy.