Desert Music Scene - Tuesday, April 25
I think if you're a truly into music you've probably already heard of this little event that happens in the desert abou this time each year.
Coachella is here with a pretty slammin lineup this year. With the likes of Damian Marley, Carl Cox, Tosca, Derrick Carter, Massive Attack, Paul Oakenfold, damn, pretty much everyone worth listening to this days is going to be there. Check the
full artist list. Two of my favourites coming together in great form, music + the desert.
Californication
Another chapter in my life is about to begin as I head back to the sunshine state to take on a really amazing opportunity. Right now I'm still figuring out all the details, but everything is looking on the up + up. My Californication date is currently set for the 11th of May. Yup, just in time to catch all the beautiful sunshine as it pours over the bay. Can't wait!
Four Things - Monday, April 17
Time to infuse a little personality around this joint. I've been wanting to get the interviews rolling again and possibly this summer I'll find some time to freshen that up. Anyways, let's start with this.
Four movies I can watch over and over:
Snatch
BladeRunner
Step Into Liquid
The Constant Gardener
Four places I have lived:
San Francisco, California, USA
Pasadena, California, USA
Los Angeles, California, USA
Portland, Oregon, USA
Four places I have been on holiday:
Sydney, Australia
Beirut, Lebanon
Cairo, Egypt
Nadi, Fiji
Four of my favourite foods:
Sashimi at The Hump in Santa Monica
Summer Avo Salad at Juliano's RAW in Santa Monica
'I Am Passionate' Marinara Pizza at Cafe Gratitude in SF
Kamonnasu Eggplant at Blowfish Sushi in SF
Four places I would rather be right now:
Surfing in southern Mexico
Lounging on the beach in Fiji
Diving in the Sea of Cortez
Hiking around the Hawaiian Island of Kauai
Ok, now I'm feeling like I need to travel again soon.
Inspiring Photos
Raul Gutierrez has a great thing going over at his site
Mexican Pictures, referring not to the content of the photos but the photographer. There's some great stuff he's photographed in many alluring locales, Cambodia, China, Pakistan, Xinjiang and a bunch more. Wow, nice work. My favourite series in the Kham project, with the photo titled 'Summer Camp, Parting Gift II' being at the top of the list. Thanks for the shots Raul.
Like Minds Think - Friday, April 14
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Guess I was wrong. Spelling is so overrated!
Sounds - Wednesday, April 12
Finally, a weekly that's fully worth staying up for in Portland. Noah D and crew have got something good happening every Wednesday at the Greek. Check
Portland dnb for other listings. Usually gets good around midnight, yea I know, Wednesdays are usually school nights, but hey, it's almost spring/summer time right?
More Sexy Curves - Tuesday, April 11
Continuing my hunt for the perfect car, I came along this latest debut from Fisker, the sleek
Tramonto. It has some beautiful lines and looks pretty intimidating on the road. Read a
full review about this unique machine. Also check out the
Latigo CS, sweet stuff. A somewhat new venture in auto detailing, which includes everything but the engineering. For Fisker, it's all about the design, which then sits atop some of the finest engineering Mercedes and BMW have to offer. Now that's some CUSTOM detailing. Love it. I know you want one, so go to
Fisker, choose your colours and drop your credit card number! They start around 200grand.
I Love the TT - Monday, April 10
Everyone knows the Germans are the innovators when it comes to beautiful driving machines. The next release from the German owned Audi, the
TT. Damn it's hot. The design team I'm sure is very proud of their latest. It's all about pure design and power.
Getting smarter everyday
It takes twice as much energy to drop the temperature by one degree than it does to increase it by the same amount.... Yet, my heating bill is HUGE, wtf?
Greener Grass - Monday, April 3
People can live their lives thinking that wherever they are, the most interesting thing is to get somewhere else. I can only think they're missing the whole trip. Going from place to place, without seeing what is in between. I enjoy being lost, then I have to look at everything. Just recently I've been reminded again to stay connected with LIVING life. This is what's it's all about. NOW.
24 - Saturday, April 1
I've had an amazing past 24hours. Long, but amazing. Just getting back to the Portland scene and realizing, it's not about the 'where' it's all about the who. Obviously I've known this for a really long time, but seriously. I went to all the same places and hung out with totally different people, it changes things. Perspective is a good thing to hang on to and a terrible thing to waste. You all know who you are. Thanks for making it so great. Let's do it all again real soon.