One of those days.

Yeah, it was one of those days -- a good one. Topped-off a good day by saying adios to the sun. You forget to do it sometimes, living in LA.

-H.

Fruits of My Labor

A few weekends ago, I risked my precious life to help my buddy, Brian, put up his simple Christmas lights. Last nite, I finally got to see them in all their glory.

Start.

Finish.

-H.

Air & Space

Last Friday, I spent a few hours trying to get inspired for my latest freelance gig. Went to the California Science Center and pretended I was 7 years old. Wasn't too hard.

My inner geek was bummed that I didn't explore this major.

-H.

Opposite of Damnation

My friends from Manhattan Beach trekked to Silver Lake to see their friend's band, FMvsAM. I applauded them for leaving their beachside bubble. So, I left my man-cave to rockout on a Tuesday night.

Behind the band was a sign screaming out S-A-L-V-A-T-I-O-N. I didn't get it until, I started to groove to the music. I was temporarily saved.

-H.

Zuma Canyon

Did a great hike with friends through Zuma Canyon this weekend in Malibu. The pics below don't show the difficulty of the hike, which included boulder-climbing, bush-whacking and steep inclines. I have scratches, bruises and sore muscles as happy mementos.

This rare variety of pot only grows in this particular region.

-H.

Turkey Day

My parents hate turkey, so we went out for Korean bbq instead. My mom gave me this Thanksgiving decor because she knows how much I love that big bird.

-H.

Track Work

Last year, my marathon was harder and more painful than it should have been. This year, I've recruited my friend Gary to train me. Today we did some vomit-inducing, speedwork at the UCLA track.

I had a good hard run today. I thought In&Out was a fitting reward.

-H.

Thursday with Snoop

Saw Mr. Snoop Doggy Dog last night. From what I recall, it was great.

We started here at the Golden Gopher for some gin and juice

(not really, more like Red Bull and vodkas).

Snoop played all the hits and seemed to be having a good time doing it. The air was thick with smoke if you know what I mean.

After the debauchery of the Snoop concert, I saw a neon sign in the distance that seemed to be calling out to me. Time for some hail marys.

- H.

Price Right. Timing Wrong.

My friend and I went to CBS studios today to get into "The Price is Right." Problem was we didn't get there at the crack of dawn to beat the hardcore fanatics.

Entrance is on Fairfax right below Beverly. Just flash your i.d.

This was the afternoon crowd. They were 5 hours early.

These dudes were the gatekeepers. I wanted to slip them a twenty, but my desire to win the "Showcase Showdown" just wasn't there.

-H.

Creative Space

I was deleting some old pics on my phone and came across some of my friend Kristina's apartment down the street here in Silver Lake. Apparently, she's still "working" on her place, but looks good to me.

Although, the cords could use some work.

-H.

10 Days in Venice

My friends went on vacation again, so I got to watch their perfect dog and hangout on the canals. Here are some of the highlights.

I was having an apple as I looked out the window and saw this couple being photographed. Very random. It's this fact that makes moving to Venice so alluring to me. Someday.

-H.