Note: I meant to write this post within the first two weeks of moving in but instead it's happening almost six weeks later. I'm kinda happy I waited, it gave me more to think about. During winter break, Caitlyn and I bought a house in Anaheim. While it's wildly exciting, it's also one of the most terrifying things one can imagine. Leaving Long Beach wasn't easy. Having ... Read More
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Cory’s Catalina Bday
On 4 hours of sleep with a black coffee in my hand, Caitlyn and I pulled up to Catalina Landing for a fun filled day with the homies on the island. Having gone out the night before, every one else made it just in the nick of time. Except Zaqo Malo, his phone was off and we had to cancel his ticket reservation. After boarding the boat last, we sheepishly stood around ... Read More
Boys Trip to San O
A couple of weeks ago, Tony invited me to a good old fashioned boys trip out to San O. With my bag of hurriedly packed clothes from the night before, I set out south as soon as the school bell rang in Orange. With nothing but my duffle and two cases of beer, I pulled up to spot 28 to see my friends setting up camp. The Borrmann brothers were pitching a huge yellow tent ... Read More
Brawny Built
Brawny is one of those guys who's just genuinely nice. He just has this unique vibe about him; warm and inviting, rough around the edges and cool as hell. His shop is exactly how you'd imagine it to be. Eclectic tunes were pumping the entire time from a small speaker on a shelf. As soon as I arrived, I had to take 10 minutes to just look around and see what kind of ... Read More
Masai McDougall, Esq.
I must have met Masai three or four years ago when he first showed up at the jiu jitsu gym after moving to Long Beach. For me, it was one of those things where I felt a connection almost immediately. From our hard and fast rolls on the mats to talking shit in the locker room, I've had a good time getting to know him beyond the four walls of the gym. I remember once we got so ... Read More
