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....
6/25 – James and Tai Li
92 miles. Hello to Jim, Margaret, Tai Li and Quin Lin again! Shortly after landing in California again, Pete set me up with his spare helmet and brand new white 300 GTS Super (only 470 miles on it…but not for long). I’m headed down the coast! It’s so weird,...