My first blog entry here was in July of 2001. I was 20 years old, right out of college, still in the mindset that I was going to be a doctor because I thought success was measured with money and education, and thought that the stepping stones of life after college were supposed to be a career, a house, marriage, and children.

Lately I am ( Read more... )

October is redeeming itself from the rough start and tough middle. Throw in some Dave Grohl in the end it's alright after all ( Read more... )

Man what a week ( Read more... )

One of the things I was most looking forward to on my New York trip was seeing Blink 182's performance on Jimmy Fallon's show which was scheduled for Tuesday. Unfortunately they cancelled which was a bummer but it was not a surprise and what can I really complain about. Jared, Stefi, and I went to the show anyway and had a good time. Instead of ( Read more... )

Today after brunch and mimosas in the East Village Risa and I walked over the Brooklyn Bridge in the most perfect weather. Blue skies, white clouds, warm sun, cool breeze.... it was all there. It was such a good walk we did it twice before getting immersed in the most hipster place on Earth. But I can't complain because we ended up with Stefi in ( Read more... )

Greetings from New York City! On the road again with three weeks of travel planned on opposite sides of the United States. Kicked this one off right, in fact I'm not sure what is gonna top the first twenty four hours of this trip. Though you never know, I surprise myself most days ( Read more... )

In about 24 hours I will be on an airplane headed to NEW YORK CITY! This trip will be TEN TIMES longer than my last one there. I am excited with that funny feeling in my tummy that comes with every step out the door that is larger than the average exit. Last time Risa was here I promised her I'd come visit later this year and here it is! I've ( Read more... )

"Ami celebrates all ways of life." - John Mayer

I play music and I travel because both give me moments of truly feeling ALIVE.

I saw Blink 182's first show back from the front row. I am good at going to shows and I'm good at getting where I need to be. Jared and I made it into the VIP line and then ran straight to the baracade on Tom's side and stayed there for the entire show. During the the two opening bands (Valencia and Motion City Soundtrack) I got worried about my ( Read more... )