Shenandoah Valley Heritage Ride

Ahh, the rolling hills of the Shenandoah Valley. They can be strenuous at times, but rewarding nonetheless. June 3rd was a perfect day in the valley for cycling, and we were joined by a couple hundred other enthusiasts. The participants fell into two categories: those who wholly supported the Boys & Girls Club of Northern Shenandoah Valley and those who were looking for a good springtime Virginia endurance ride. Admittedly, I didn't even know of the BGCNSV existed until we signed up for it. I'm glad we participated! The event was very well-organized, with rest stops stocked full of refreshments and policemen and volunteers patrolling the 70-mile loop to help with flats or injuries. It's only their 5th year holding the Shenandoah Valley Heritage Ride, but I'm already looking forward to the next one. Photos...

 

Ai Se Eu Te Pego

Our recent trip to Playa del Carmen went as planned: debauchery, tomfoolery, a crazy good time. This is the second detsination wedding I've attended in as many years, and I'm lovin' em! I partied with some old friends and met some new (international) ones. Jania and I did not return without an abundance of pictures. I'm talking a whole sloppy mess of digital memories that we had to sort through. I complied a video preview slideshow montage of some of the best. And however crude the video may be, I believe it wholly captures the essence of our trip and it really gives those who weren't there a pretty good idea of what they missed!

Shreddin' da Gnar at Coon Goon

This past weekend almost felt like a social experiment. The ingredients: friends, acquaintances, strangers, immeasurable amounts of alcohol, and junk food. The setting: a charming lake cabin surrounded by snow. The result: equal parts epic and legendary. The strangers became acquaintances. Acquaintances became friends. Friends became balls-out butt-buddies. Sneaky (and not-so-sneaky) ninjas picked locks using plastic forks. A drunk girl was stacked on a coffee table that was stacked on a passed-out drunk dude. Naked ninja rolls and baseballs slides were performed in the snow.

A cave of wonders (the wonders being two nipples and chest hair). Christmas ornament earrings for men. Tattoos. Creeps. Pickles. 'Qream with a Q with Q.' Solo Cup Shoes. Blue Moon Boots. Tickle wars. Chicken nugget meatball pizzas. Dat shit cray.

This all happened because four lovely girls decided to be born around the same time. Cheers and happy birthday to Sooryun, Soojin, Val, and Tara. What a splendid way to jumpstart 2012.