The same group, Insomniac, that presents the Beyond Wonderland and EDC festivals has one heck of a Halloween party each year. Though the variety of artists was not as complete as other events, there was still plenty to enjoy. Also, costumes! So the theme of this dance music festival is Psyco Circus. It features crazy clowns, freaks, and other circus oddities...
Every once in a while I like to pay a visit to one of the international auto shows. I am fascinated by the technology, engineering, and innovations. My father and I used to frequent classic car shows. He shared with me a lifetime of stories about muscle cars and what a few years of working as a mechanic had taught him. I mostly go to see the Mustangs...
I can not believe that it has now been three years of chasing my California Dream. Here is what these years have taught me… The Negative: The longer I live here, the more I start to understand why so many people are moving away from this state. I am kind of curious to see if when this state goes bankrupt (much like Detroit did). Example Forbes...
When I was growing up in Ohio, one or two of my family’s summer activities included going to the county fair. Usually, it was the Stark, Carroll or Tuscarawas ones. My girlfriend suggested we take a road trip to visit the Del Mar event (aka San Diego County Fair). Thanks to many years of Cedar Fair and Six Flags parks I rarely go to these Fairs for the rides...
After 8 days on the road I really started to miss my home and friends(especially my girlfriend) in California. Here is a song I often have stuck in my head anytime I am away. I was hoping to visit Mt. Shasta, but the mountain was covered with rain clouds. This location is about 7 hours from where I live so I will make it back here some day for a little mountaineering...
This is one of my favorite races. While last year started with rain, this year had the potential to be the perfect running weather. This would be my 3rd time on this course and apparently, this has classified me as a legacy runner. It was a beautiful morning with perfect temperatures. I decided to take it easy this race as I had finally healed from last race’s...
It was a rainy Sunday Morning. I was fresh off a long trip and in no way wanted to run my 21st half marathon. But there was something interesting in this race. Each runner would get to run through a large wooden building that has stood since World War 2. The wood part was the biggest surprise for me. From the outside, I thought these massive hangers were either...
I decided to run this nice February race for the second time. Last year they changed away from the unique surfboard medal and got many complaints so this year they went back to what works. I wanted one! The starting line was its usual energetic self. I took a few moments to absorb the positive energy. The race started and I was well on my way. I’d been...
I’ve now lived in Californa for 2 and a half years. For the most part, I still love it. Yes, the cost of living frustrates me. But the good weather and opportunities still balance out for me. I still wake up most days to sunshine and blue skies…ready for a run… Farmers Markets are something I have been starting to get more active with. I absolutely...
I’ve lived in Californa for almost 3 years and have wanted to visit Joshua Tree National Park ever since I got here. I finally found some time over the weekend to take a fun road trip with the girlfriend. It is about an hour and a half drive from Irvine. The national park pass I purchased last year at the Grand Canyon got us into the park for free. This place...