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npr: Filmmaker Debbie Lum sets off to make a documentary about...

Wed, 15 May 2013 10:09:55 -0700

Filmmaker Debbie Lum sets off to make a documentary about men with Asian fetishes and unexpectedly finds herself in the middle of the story, acting as a bridge in a relationship between a 60-year-old American man and his 30-year-old Chinese bride.

— ‘Seeking Asian Female’ Takes A Close Look At A Fetish : Code Switch

Photo: Susan Munroe/Seeking Asian Female

Does this make me part of the percentage that qualifies as a fetish?

I want

Wed, 15 May 2013 10:04:32 -0700

I want

When I almost drop something but then catch it at the last second

Wed, 15 May 2013 10:04:04 -0700

whatshouldwecallme:

sex-like-a-nympho: meh

Wed, 15 May 2013 10:01:24 -0700

sex-like-a-nympho:

meh

Catching Up With Life @ Venice Beach

Wed, 15 May 2013 09:02:50 -0700

Only 9883 hours and 30 minutes to go…

May 3, 2013 - Surfed from 5:45-7:30 Total: 1 hour and 45 minutes

After work sesh…

May 4, 2013 - Surfed from 10:45-12:30 Total: 1 hour and 45 minutes

I don’t remember what happened at this session.

SHARK WEEK/RAIN

May 11, 2013 - Surfed from 9:40-11:20 amTotal: 1 hour and 40 minutes

I didn’t think I was going to make it out today, but somehow I did. I was still pretty drunk from the excapades that happened last night with the neighbors, but I knew I needed to surf the alchohol out of my system. It worked somewhat. Fun day, fun waves, couldn’t complain.

May 13, 2013 - Surfed from 6:15-7:15 pm Total: 1 hour

This day was probably the shittiest of them all. Messy and the damn current was so strong that in 1 hour I managed to drift from the jetty to the pier at least 5 times. I’d find myself at the pier and walk my ass out back to the jetty. No joke. You win some, you lose some.

Hey guys. Life has been a whirlwind lately. New roommate moved in at the beginning of the month, work has been cray cray, I feel like I haven’t gotten caught up since I’ve been back from Vegas a few weeks ago or whenever that has been. New faces and people have been introduced in my life that I have been very thankful for. Dating a new guy, let’s call him… Senor R. You’ll hear more about him later. He’s kinda like my favorite board in the quiver. He’s got the personality of your go-to board, no matter what’s going on in the water, he flows fluidly with different conditions quite nicely and keeps you having a great time. So far so good, can’t complain.

As for life, my body hasn’t been at it’s high peak of energy. I slept almost 12 hours last night (very much needed). I’ve gained a few lb’s so I’ve been a little self conscious of it, but the best part is…is that I can lose it pretty quickly. I just need to hunker down and watch what I eat and how much I drink. I don’t feel my best right now, but I know it won’t last long. I never much liked indulging in the space where you feel like crap or you don’t feel good about yourself.

As a woman and summer being just around the corner, bikini season can be a great motivator. Aim to be healthy and I’ll be fine. Ok, gettin gback to life and work….talk soon.

10 Songs You Should Have Sex To As Soon As Possible | Thought Catalog

Wed, 08 May 2013 14:45:40 -0700

10 Songs You Should Have Sex To As Soon As Possible | Thought Catalog

What are you saying about you?

Wed, 08 May 2013 14:43:44 -0700

What are you saying about you?:

Great article…

The Way You Do Anything… Is The Way You Do Everything | Thought Catalog

7 Things Girls Talk About Over Drinks | Thought Catalog

Wed, 08 May 2013 14:16:17 -0700

7 Things Girls Talk About Over Drinks | Thought Catalog:

Truth haha.

Mister Rogers preached importance of heart-mind education decades ago | Dalai Lama Center for Peace and Education

Mon, 06 May 2013 16:11:51 -0700

Mister Rogers preached importance of heart-mind education decades ago | Dalai Lama Center for Peace and Education:

This is such a gem. Found this today, saw a picture of Mister Rogers and the Dalai Lama and had to google to find out more about the picture. Then I stumbled upon this link on the Dali Lama Center website.

The world needs more of Mister Rogers.

When my best friend and I are on the dance floor

Tue, 23 Apr 2013 08:52:45 -0700

whatshouldwecallme:

When I'm trying to eat healthy but then someone suggests ordering pizza

Tue, 23 Apr 2013 08:50:10 -0700

whatshouldwecallme:

guilty.

Short After Work Sesh @ Southside Venice Pier 6:10-6:50pm

Mon, 22 Apr 2013 18:10:00 -0700

Only 9889 hours and 40 minutes to go…

We took a quick dip. Conditions were messy, breaking super close to shore as the tide was rising. I barely did anything and just floated with my board in the shallow end. Arms were worthless from the past couple days, but the water was slightly warm. “Slightly”.

Just felt good to make it out and just be in the water. I was hoping for conditions like yesterday but no luck.

Hopefully try again tomorrow…but I’m wondering if I should let my body rest.

Hmmm…

Great video, sharing from ScienceDump.

Mon, 22 Apr 2013 14:25:30 -0700

Great video, sharing from ScienceDump.

Let’s get nekkid and go campin’.

Mon, 22 Apr 2013 12:00:28 -0700

Let’s get nekkid and go campin’.

instagram: Weekend Hashtag Project: #WHPpetportraits Weekend...

Mon, 22 Apr 2013 11:06:33 -0700

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instagram:

Weekend Hashtag Project: #WHPpetportraits

Weekend Hashtag Project is a series featuring designated themes & hashtags chosen by Instagram’s Community Team. For a chance to be featured on the Instagram blog, follow @instagram and look for a photo announcing the weekend’s project every Friday.

This weekend’s tag was #WHPpetportraits, which asked participants to capture portraits of your pets. Every Monday we feature some of our favorite submissions from the project, but be sure to check out the rest here.

Can't. Stop. Surfing. @ Venice Beach 2:45-3:55

Sun, 21 Apr 2013 14:45:00 -0700

Only 9890 hours and 20 minutes to go…

Almost didn’t think I was going to make it out today, but Chels and I checked out the surf when she walked Dante and sure enough we were like “fuck it, let’s just go”. The tide was a little below mid, but it was a hoot out there. Just like yesterday, same percentage of fun and the not so sloppy out there.

Always feels good get out on the water.

Also, I’ve now watched Chasing Mavericks for the 7th time since I bought it on Friday plus with the commentary on once.

Cheesy movie, but love it because it’s inspiring. I just get off on getting inspired uggggh.

I need to get more surf vids so I can take a break from it, but I can’t…can’t. stop. surfing. and. can’t. stop. watching. Chasing. Mavericks….

I’ll discuss the 4 Pillars that they speak of in the movie in the next few blogs…

Ding-A-Lings and Shorties @ Venice Beach 4:30- 7:00 pm

Sat, 20 Apr 2013 16:30:00 -0700

Only 9891 hours and 30 minutes to go…

As I’m getting my livingroom together with my new epic purchases from Craigslist, I get a text from Chels that she got a shortboard for cheap…well a 6’10 which is significantly shorter than her usual board.

She came over and we had some Kona beers and added onto the Stinson Surf Hut and turned my balcony into the Ding-A-Ling Repair Shop. Chels was getting her zen on fixing the dings on our boards while I was cleaning the place.

We started discussing her new board and she started having second thoughts of whether she could stand up on her new purchase. It was definitely shaped more like a shortie than her usual boat, pointy ass nose and a little thinner in width. I could see how she would be slightly intimidated.

I could hear her battling with herself whether she can do it or not, but as I saw it, the purchase has been done and now she needs to try it out! She wanted me to try it out first, but that’s not the right way to do it.

Like in Avatar, you need to seal the bond. Make this board yours, seal the union, become one and learn to let the new board become an extension of yourself.

I shared my first board story with her.

This was my first board, a vintage gun. Wrong board, right price LOL. Yeah it had helluva learning curve, but you know what it didn’t deter me from trying to stand up. I told her that she needs to stop thinking that she can’t because if she keeps talking like that she won’t.

I just kept telling her that she CAN do it and that she will surprise herself. Sure enough, that is what she did. She surprised herself and not only standing up but doing a mini bottom turn. She then fell in love.

When getting a new board, it’s like dating. You need to be curious about your new board and try and get to know how it handles in the water and what is needed from you to balance on it whether sitting, standing, or paddling. Be curious, learn your balance. You need to see how it handles in certain conditions. Getting to know your new board should be exciting, not scary.

As for me, the surf today was epic. 2-3 foot waves with the occ. 4. We were out there longer than we expected. We were just getting lost in the fun until our arms were like noodles. The whole day has been a blast getting my place together, spending some quality time with Chels, and surfing.

On the way back home, I asked Chels how she felt and she was stoked and thanked me for believing in her when she didn’t. Of course I told her that’s what surfing buddies are for haha. But in all honesty, I’m just reflecting the friendship she has gifted me since we became friends. I am thankful to be able to have a friend like Chels on and off the water.

We must uplift rather than tear down, cause lord knows we all need it at times and there’s no point supporting a friend in a negative way. It’s a waste of time especially for things worth keeping.

When someone knocks on the door but I'm not wearing any clothes

Mon, 15 Apr 2013 11:54:00 -0700

instagram: Weekend Hashtag Project: #WHPdearphotograph Weekend...

Mon, 15 Apr 2013 11:50:54 -0700

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instagram:

Weekend Hashtag Project: #WHPdearphotograph

Weekend Hashtag Project is a series featuring designated themes & hashtags chosen by Instagram’s Community Team. For a chance to be featured on the Instagram blog, follow @instagram and look for a photo announcing the weekend’s project every Friday.

This weekend’s tag was #WHPdearphotograph, which asked participants to take an old film photograph or antique postcard from the past, hold it up against the original setting and then take a picture of it. Every Monday we feature some of our favorite submissions from the project, but be sure to check out the rest here.

Health is Swell @ Breakwater 6:30-7:20 pm

Fri, 12 Apr 2013 18:30:00 -0700

Only 9894 hours to go…

Chelsea and I surfed at Breakwater today. WOO HOOO super fun! I haven’t been in awhile, trying to kick this sinus shit out of my body that I’m pretty sure I got from the water.

Oh man, did it feel good. The waves were great. We got out a little bit later than expected but always worth it.