Electrolicious

The Island smells cold and wet and of leaves becoming dirt.
And I love it.

Visit to SF has been a complete success. My drive up was divine, filled with Neneh Cherry, sing-along soundtracks, P-funk, and no traffic. Ernie’s party last night at Min Jung’s was great. Many drunk bloggers newly-christened as hoopers on the patio. Finally met Leila. Jane’s brunch this morning/afternoon was faboo. Philo and my “cultural research” [...]

I’m still in Northern California — back from camping out near Quintette (special prize for anyone who can find THAT on a map), but spending the night in Hayward at my aunts’ house. I lived here when I first moved down to the Bay Area…six years ago. Can you believe that? My year-long San Francisco [...]

Yesterday, I drove down to San Diego to visit my friend Steve. We had a great night of banter and watching Donnie Darko, which held up quite well to a fifth viewing. Aside: I am not especially comfortable living in movie-industry-L.A., aka The Land of Tori Spelling. When I found out a club I was [...]

I’m getting ready to head home: bags are packed, alarms are set, and I’m doing the best I can with logistica upon my arrival in Seattle. (Note to self: next time do not assume boyfriend will be home from his travels on time. Keep house keys and cell phone with you. Even if you’re traveling [...]

Know this about Andreas and my roadtrips: they always fail. For example, Valentine’s Day last year: we had plans to drive out to the Olympic Mountains, then bike up to some hot springs. First the car died, then Dre’s bike got a flat tire, then I brought the wrong hiking boots and got a blister. [...]