Category Archives: Life

February 18

Good morning San Francisco

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February 17

“Dinner for 12 Strangers”

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For over 45 years, from Beijing to Paris, UCLA Bruins have held and participated in “Dinner for 12 Strangers.” Hosts open their homes to students, faculty, and alumni for great food, conversation and uniting a community of Bruins worldwide. For 3 years, I have hosted a dinner at my house. It is an annual tradition […]

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February 05

Wish List: Things I Wish Were Real

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Things I wish I were real: 1) Ewoks 2) Music montages 3) 1990’s tech from films 4) Hogwarts 5) Aston Martin DB5 as in “Goldfinger.”

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February 03

The Most Powerful Sense

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It has been said that scent is the most powerful sense. It can bring you back to a time, a place. For instance, when I smell menthol lights and brisket I think of my grandmother’s house. For me, scent is surpassed by another sense. Hearing. Whenever I hear a song, a voice, an auditory stimulation […]

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January 04

San Francisco Marathon

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My best friend’s nephew has a unique way to describe 2014. The little guy is 8 years old. When asked about the New Year’s, he looks you straight in the eye and says, “It is on.” Well in the spirit of his passion and commitment, I am announcing that I am running the San Francisco […]

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January 01

One Year of Bluxome Street Post

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One year ago I launched Bluxome Street Post. The purpose of the blog was to have a place where once a day I could discuss pop culture, tech, and LGBT pride. Over the last year, I have seen the readership push past 100 people daily and have the opportunity to meet people all around the […]

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December 31

And so it begins… 2014.

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2014 begins and another year to start anew. I thought an appropriate post for today would be the “Sex and the City” clip where they all celebrate the new year. 2014 for me is about having fun and friends. It is about experimenting with new experiences and staying the course with others. Live. Love. Learn. […]

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December 30

2014 New Year’s Resolutions

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It is that time again. Time to make a pledge, make a wish, make an effort to evolve in 2014. 365 days after I put up my first list, here are my resolutions for 2014. What are your resolutions? Travel more. Eat Less. Love more. Hate Less. Risk More. Calculate Less. (Try something I never […]

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December 28

1942 ‘Time Capsule’ Apartment Discovered In Paris

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Originally posted on BELLO:
This real-estate story sounds almost like a fairy tale or the beginning of a big Hollywood production. Back in 2010 a Parisian apartment on the Right Bank, near the Opéra Garnier, left unoccupied since 1942 was discovered. It was owned by Madame de Florian – a socialite and an actress –…

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December 27

The New Year Ahead

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Some New Year’s Resolutions to consider.

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