For all the hustle, this has been an extraordinary summer full of great joy and some pretty intense sadness. Ive been a bit depressed this last week after breaking up with my girl, but this weekend was all about joy, Im happy to report.

Friday night I hosted a little party for friends. I set up the ping pong table and outdoor speakers in my...
Read More

Yesterday I rode my Triumph north along the viaduct at twilight. I let my senses drift beyond the thrum of cement under rubber to absorb the blood red sunset over Puget Sound and the Olympic Mountains to the west; the spired Seattle skyline to the east; the salty and still green scent of late summer evening air rushing past my face.

Then fell in love...
Read More

July. Where did it go? I just looked back on my calendar and realized that I slept in my own bed just 6 times the entire month. It's been a roller coaster...

Filling up my Monday through Friday has been work in Long Beach. Normally I fly down Tuesday and stay through Thursday, but things have been hectic. A few times I had to fly...
Read More

My first public trapeze performance went well! I performed with FOUR amazing and beautiful women to the song, Human Fly by the cramps. I was a geeky and lovesick spider, and the ladies were VERY sexy Fly Girls who couldn't help but have a little fun at my expense. I had to remix the music with Glory of Love ( by Peter Ceterra), and the...
Read More

I was thinking of setting up a second home in Long Beach, but in the end I've decided that having someone to clean up after me is pretty nice. With that in mind, I'll just stay at the Westin 3-4 days a week and spend as much time with interesting people (who typically aren't anywhere near the hotel) as possible. This isn't ideal, but probably...
Read More

So I'm wondering if it makes sense to get an apartment in Long Beach. I mean, I work there 3-4 days a week and I've made friends. The area is pretty cool, and I am totally sick of living out of a suitcase. Then again, The life I've worked hard to build is based in Seattle. Hmmm.

I picked up my latest project yesterday! I ride motorcycles, but other than maintenance I really haven't worked on them much...until now. I just bought a 1974 Kawasaki KZ 400, which I will restore and convert into a vintage cafe racer! Her name is Yoshimi, and will be a little badass. My Triumph, Emma, approves.

Here's the second part...about the actual race. I told you it was long!

Marathon Weekend, Part II

Thursday, Oct 9 2008

Sunday morning was cold and wet. I woke up at 4:30 to the sounds of Bob Dylan (Blood on the Tracks), and enjoyed a lovely breakfast of an organic meal-replacement bar, a bit of dried fruit, a few almonds, and coffee. I also got...
Read More

I'm going over some old stuff I wrote, and I came across this. It seems appropriate, since I'm back in training mode. Much like a marathon, this is loooooong, but hey, it's 26.2 and a lot happened, so fvcking deal. ;-)

Marathon Weekend, Part I

Wednesday, October 8, 2008

What can I say? I did it. Just three days ago I ran my first marathon,...
Read More

Wow. This past week has been absolutely brilliant, but I'm a bit overwhelmed. The Seattle Moisture Festival Burlesque show was the best ever, and last night's comedy/variate' performance was off the chain! I cannot believe I'm a part of this amazing community, even if I am just a humble aerialist.

Oh, on top of these things, my marathon training is in full force, and I...
Read More