7/5 – End of Expo Cheers, Tino
My last day working at Anime Expo! I’m going to miss our dysfunctional Vespa family… While on the job, I ran into Tino. We met playing Escape the Room way back in February in SF, and he was in town for the show (both work and play). We toasted...
7/4 – Fireworks Damage
I would just like to mention that food in LA is spectacular. Tigra and I have been hitting various vegan places, Ethiopian one night, Indian tonight. However, I feel like an old person with all these fireworks going off… shaddup and let me go to sleep!...
7/3 – Shade Break
It’s scorching out. This is a desert city. Let’s hide in the shade on break....
7/2 – Sunglasses are a lie!
Is nothing in this city real? Shhh don’t let on. We were one pair of sunglasses short for filming, so Aisha painted a mint green pair with white nail polish to make it match. Brilliant....
7/1 – Family Dinner
Back to work. A fairly long day, brains are a bit addled by sun. My temporary roommate and colleague, Tigra, and I spend all day working together, but don’t actually talk much. It’s cool getting to know her outside of operating 330lbs bikes in formation. Bear is cool too....
6/30 – Solo Dining Jackpot
You know what’s great in this town when you want to go out for dinner solo? Ramen. I had a hankering, and I heard Men Oh had a spicy tonkotsu and buttery chashu. Oh so delicious. I did catch up with some company for lunch earlier that day, though. Remember John of...
6/29 – Day Off
A rest day! I spent the morning leafing through a beautiful interior design book. Like a kid, I love oversized books with big pictures. Also, I can see how her tasteful, comfortable, and beautifully curated home is reflected in her book. I have a latent love for interior (and...
6/28 – Touring With Gudetama
Another day at work… We blanketed the tourist spots on the branded Vespas, which I thought was an excellent way to see LA. I wouldn’t have gone to those spots on my own, since I don’t like to deal with the tourists and crowds. I’d probably still be in...
6/27 – Dinner Outdoors with Tigra
Long work day today, but I’m scootin’ for money! Tigra and I walked to a vegan place, Sage, for dinner to go. The evenings are so pleasant here, we took advantage of Vivian’s farmer-size porch table and dined by tea light outside....
6/26 – Sunset over Vivian’s House
381 miles. A long-time Chinese extended family friend, Vivian, generously shared her home with my colleague and I while she’s in Italy. She has a truly beautiful space....