Asenabo

   Best sushi in LA.

#91 in Progress

  #91: See 5 local bands IMG_6391 from henry james on Vimeo.   Enjoyed the Fleetwood Mac Fest at the tiny Fonda theater. Lots of great local legends and artists singing Fleetwood songs, including Mark Ronson, Courtney Love, Alison Mosshart, Perry & Etty Farrell, Joanna Newsom, Cold War Kids, KT Tunstall, Dhani Harrison, PHASES, Will Forte, Ruby Amanfu, Sarah Silverman, Karen Elson, Butch Walker,…

Forced myself to watch this. I met Jim my freshman year at Marquette and was an acquaintance. I always had classes with him and enjoyed our conversations. Selfishly, I’m glad he was never a close friend. The documentary did him justice.  

#34 Done

#34: A better shoe closet.

#19 in Progress

This is how you make history interesting.

Death of the Trade Show

Two years ago Atlanta had an ice storm that shut down the city and we were certain that no one would come. It turned out to be our best market ever. This year it’s 58 and sunny and it’s a ghost town. This is no surprise however, in fact it’s been this way since that ice storm two years ago. Buyers just don’t go to…

#13 in Progress

IMG_0069 from henry james on Vimeo. #13: Try 10 new Los Angeles restaurants Loved the meal at Forma to celebrate my little sister’s 22nd birthday.

Staying Active

jump from henry james on Vimeo. 3 weeks and counting of consistent exercise, but the results have been unnoticable. Nevertheless, today’s activities were comedic. Devin managed to get his jump on, but Sonia blames her short legs for not quite becoming one with the trampoline. I on the other hand, racked my back.

  IMG_6254 from henry james on Vimeo. Supporting the rebirth of downtown LA. It’s still pre-Brooklyn, but gentrification is happening at a rapid pace.

#3 Done

#3: Do something I would never do Sonia and i intentionally stripped down and stepped into this cryo chamber and endured two minutes of -240 degrees in the name of pain relief. My back did immediately feel better. So, between electrocuting and freezing myself, #3 goes down.

#13 in Progress

#13: Try 10 New Los Angeles Restaurants Escargot at the Little Next Door for lunch.

#41 Done

#41: Plant a Lime Tree Look, Ma, I planted it with my own two hands.

#47 in Progress

Can’t wait to vote. If I could write in a candidate for president, I’d write in anybody else.

#49 in Progress

#49: New Workout We added this electro workout to our rotation and holy hell. It’s the only machine like it in the US and lucky for us it’s in Beverly Hills. Basically you go twenty minutes straight of squats, push ups, planks, curls, etc. while being electrocuted.

Sonia bought a new toy to steal oranges from our neighbor. She’ll do anything for fresh mimosas.

#23 Done

#23: Hike to the Wisdom Tree Figured we switch it up and take advantage of the gorgeous day. Sorry East Coast friends.   It was brutally steep hike. I was KO’d a quarter of the way up. I Needed several breaks before reaching the peak. Left a note of wisdom on the tree as is the custom. Trying to find our home.

#19 in Progress

#19 Read 10 Books The extraordinary tale of two bicycle building brothers who changed the world with an impossible dream. Great book.

#64 Done

#64: Visit a Museum Enjoyed a two hour lunch break at the newly opened, Broad Museum of Contemporary Art. Warhols, Lichtensteins, Koons and a very large table.

#13 in Progress

#13: Try 10 New Los Angeles Restaurants Lunch at the new downtown restaurant, Otium. Two thumbs up.

Take it Easy, Glenn

Saw the Eagles at the Forum a year and half ago and they were fantastic as usual. Tough start of the year for musicians.

Chase Rice at the Wiltern

IMG_6014 from henry james on Vimeo. A little country in LA. Loved the Garth Brooks’ cover.

Styx at the Saban

IMG_5995 from henry james on Vimeo. Another band with an entire set of top 10 hits. Hopefully my ears recover from standing in front of the speakers.

Spent our Golden Globes night at the theater with my Dad and Georgeanne. I’m not a Woody Allen fan, but Bullets Over Broadway had some great set pieces. Still not sending him a Christmas card.

Peter Cetera at the Saban

  IMG_5924 from henry james on Vimeo. On a last minute whim, we went to see solo artist, and former frontman of the group Chicago, Peter Cetera. It was awesome. Every song was an 80’s hit. It was like being in a Karate Kid movie.

#47 in Progress

A heavy subject, but it made for a great movie.

#47 in Progress

My expectations were high, but I’m pretty lukewarm on this one. The cinemotography was top notch. Leo was great. But the story and payoff… Meh.

Italiano Style

Switched to straight expresso in 2016. I’m hooked.

#24: Lose 25lbs

The official 2016 weigh in. The magic number is 157.4 lbs. Brutal.

#4 in Progress

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#4

  Good advice to kickstart writing again.

#86 in Progress

#86: Five Rooftop Toasts We bid San Miguel De Allende farewell.  It is a gem of a city.  Incredibly picturesque,  friendly people and the cheapest of eats. I’d love to return.

Couldn’t help but leave this for housekeeping.

#42 Progress

#42: Lounge by 5 hotel pools The perfect spot to start the new year. 2016 will be the year of the reboot. Three things come to mind. First and foremost, we’ll get LA Fashion Insider back on track. Secondly, we will finally focus on health and fitness.   And last, but not least, I will begin to write again.  

#2 Done: Happy New Year

New Years from henry james on Vimeo.

The 2016 List

Grow LA Fashion Insider Ring in the New Year Do something I would never do “Write one true sentence” Each Month Go to a Marquette game Travel w/an empty suitcase See a Waterfall Off roading Go Snorkeling Try all of LA’s Most Iconic Burgers Camp with Mom Visit an American City we’ve never been to Try 10 New LA Restaurants Pearl Jam Try 6…

A Look Back at 2015

We began the year by ringing in the New Year in the Bahamas. Went to Vegas. A lot. Rewarded with Platinum Status at the Cosmo. Saw a few concerts. Eric Church, Bob Seger, Rascal Flatts, Fleetwood Mac, Tim McGraw, Dierks Bentley, ZZ Top, Jake Owen, Blake Shelton, Imagine Dragons (twice), Snoop Dog, Capital Cities, Gypsy Kings (twice), Awolnation, The Avett Brothers, Major Lazer, Duran…

The Final 2015 Tally

Ring in the New Year Compete in a Spartan Race New York Fashion Week Camper with Mom N’awlins Try 10 New LA Restaurants Have a Catch Pearl Jam Smart Fit my Home Reduce our energy bills by 30% A better closet Start the morning reading a physical paper Do not buy a Patek Phillipe watch Weigh 175 Weigh 170 Weigh 165 Grow LA Fashion…