Makena State Beach

IMG_0116, originally uploaded by foodcoma.

I traded in the 10K Turkey Trot, Thanksgiving meal and hard family time for this. I’m all for mixing it up every now and then. We discovered this piece of paradise randomly while driving in South Maui.

warm and fluffy

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She’s been keeping me company while I’ve been recovering from this stupid cold.

Queen of Hearts

Queen of Hearts, originally uploaded by foodcoma.

Celebrating the 5th Anniversary of my 29th Birthday at Disneyland. She’s my favorite character from the L. Carroll novel. I wonder if that’s a man inside that costume.

Mile 26

Mile 26, originally uploaded by foodcoma.

For a first time marathon, I think I did alright since the goal was to really just finish and not get carted off by the marathon police.  Also, what is going on with my hair?

Crystal Cove State Park

Mourning the end of summer.

Crystal Cove State Park, originally uploaded by foodcoma.

carrousel de paris

carrousel de paris, originally uploaded by foodcoma.

I love hopping over to Little Brown Pen to see the latest Paris photos from Nichole, who I believe spends half her time living there.  She has asked her readers to share some of their photos from the city of lights.  Here’s my contribution to the ‘Your Paris‘ Flick Pool.

It was April 2005 and I had just quit my job.  I was on a travel kick and after returning from a two week road trip across the rocky mountain states, my girlfriend Maggie asked if I would accompany her.  Sure, unemployment allows for spontaneous, jet-setting adventures.

Could They Be More Adorable?

Grandma’s 91st Birthday

Grandma’s 91st Birthday, originally uploaded by foodcoma.

What do you get someone who is turning 91? Well, you have a ten course banquet meal with all your relatives and you also send a nice birthday card with a Hello Kitty lucky envelope (with cash).

Happy Birthday, Grandma! I suppose the spanking machine is out of the question.

Zion National Park – The Narrows

Zion National Park – The Narrows, originally uploaded by foodcoma.

I spent another week exploring Zion National Park. Despite this being my third time visiting, I got to experience new things completely outside of my comfort zone. Including but not limited to rapelling off 50 foot cliffs, trying to get a slot canyon WITHOUT climbing and hiking through semi-waist deep waters.

Fingers Crossed for the Return of the Masturbating Bear

I woke up with an awful headache this morning and now I’m back in the office dealing with the usual Monday bullshit.  HOWEVER, Monday won’t be as painful because I can start watching The Tonight Show again! I bailed after Johnny Carson left because I thought Jay Leno sounded like a complete idiot.  Listening to him interview celebrities was like watching a 6th grader interview for a class newspaper.

I love you, Conan O’Brien.   Now that you live in California, please come visit me. I make a mean sangria.