#97 Remove a tattoo.

Twenty Five Twenty years ago I got this tattoo (my sister reminded me I was 23). When deciding on what to get, my eighteen twenty three year old logic was to get something without meaning because you never know how things will play out. But it’s the lack of meaning, as well as not going well with loafers, that I had my first of twelve treatments to have it removed. With that said, it’s a two year process, so #97 will return on next year’s list.

Intense, but very good.

#13: Try 10 New Los Angeles Restaurants

A top notch restaurant in Pasadena.

We attended Brit’s end of the year soccer banquet to celebrate the seniors and the 2nd winningest season in UCR’s history. I know next year’s banquet will come way too fast.

  
#15 Try 6 downtown coffee houses

Another cool one in the arts district.

#19: Read 10 New Books

A good read.

#20: Return to Salsa lessons.

Despite cutting down on my carb intake, as well as working out, I have yet to lose any significant weight. Decided to give this meal prep diet a shot.

Skipped the Oscars to see The Illusionists at the Pantages with my Dad and Georgeanne. Very entertaining.

Excellent dinner at Night + Market.

It was National Marquette Day, so I joined some local alumni to watch the overmatched Warriors lose to the number one team in the nation, Villanova.

 #13: Try 10 new LA restaurants

Lula Cocina. Meh.

I didn’t care for the Revenant, but I think it will clean up on Sunday.

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Playing with the apps of my daughter’s generation. I do this only for your entertainment.

#13: Try 10 New Los Angeles Restaurants

Clams and Chorizo at Hungry Cat in Hollywood.

El Nino ain’t so bad.

#13: Try 10 New Los Angles Restaurants.

While the food wasn’t anything to write home about, the drinks were spot on.

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So happy to see her play again. UCR played 3 mini games today against CSUN, Fullerton and UC Irvine. They went 1-1-1, but looked like the strongest team in the bunch. Brit scored the only goal of the day.

#47: See 10 New Movies in the Theater

I was by myself for this one. I think that is why I enjoyed it.

#15: Try 6 downtown coffee houses

Black Top Coffee in the Arts District with my sister, Rosie.

Last day at the lake house.

  
Vegas write off proof.

  
#42: Lounge by 5 hotel pools

  
Best sushi in LA.

#91: See 5 local bands

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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, Doyle Bramhall II, Jess Wolfe & Holly Laessig (of Lucius), Jessie Baylin, The Pierces, Jamestown Revival, Danny Masterson, Bijou Phillips, Elvis Perkins, Emily Armstrong, Adam Busch, Jack Dishel, Mereki.

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: A better shoe closet.

This is how you make history interesting.

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 trade shows anymore, and after this weekend, we won’t either. In Dallas, we have moved into a permanent showroom where reps will sell the line for a commission. We’re currently looking for a similar arrangement in Atlanta. In addition, we’ll sell the old fashion way. We’ll hit the phones and hit the road.  The future is uncertain, but it feels good to finally let go and make a proactive move.

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#13: Try 10 new Los Angeles restaurants

Loved the meal at Forma to celebrate my little sister’s 22nd birthday.

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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.

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Supporting the rebirth of downtown LA. It’s still pre-Brooklyn, but gentrification is happening at a rapid pace.

#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: Try 10 New Los Angeles Restaurants

Escargot at the Little Next Door for lunch.

#41: Plant a Lime Tree

Look, Ma, I planted it with my own two hands.

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

#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.