Monday, February 21, 2011
Friday, February 18, 2011
Sunday, February 6, 2011
Sunday, January 23, 2011
London!
Hello Benjaminions
My first time in London was brilliant. I didn't really know what to expect.
The Thursday evening flight leaving LAX is about half full and I have five seats in a row to my self. I stretch horizontally and fall asleep after my bloody mary and I will not wake up until I reach Heathrow. Lucky me.
It's Friday night now and I'm ignoring my jet lag. Heathrow is about a 40 min taxi ride away from Central London, where I am staying. The Saint Martins Lane Hotel on 45th street is my new home for the weekend and a hot shower is overdue. I'm immediately noticing the swanky feel of my room. Also, the service is amazing. The hotel service is excellent! The staff is attentive and polite.
Now it's Saturday and I want to explore the city. I am using the Eye of London as a landmark to keep my bearings.
I can see the St. Paul Cathedral and there are young skateboarders jumping down the stair sets. If I was capable of crying I would shed a tear of joy. It's so cool to witness the juxtaposition of an ancient historical structure crawling with modern day skateboarding punks. As I cross the bridge going over the river I discover a Paul Gauguin exhibit. I'm excited because Gauguin is one of my favorite french artists.
Next to the Gauguin Exhibit is a famous London skate spot called the "South Banks". This area is covered with graffiti and the ground is moist and uneven. I feel like a hamster in a cage hundreds of tourists scuttle by while taking snapshots and quick videos on their phones. I might as well put on a good show.
I had an amazing time in London it's one of my favorite adventures thus far!
Cheers,
BG
My first time in London was brilliant. I didn't really know what to expect.
The Thursday evening flight leaving LAX is about half full and I have five seats in a row to my self. I stretch horizontally and fall asleep after my bloody mary and I will not wake up until I reach Heathrow. Lucky me.
It's Friday night now and I'm ignoring my jet lag. Heathrow is about a 40 min taxi ride away from Central London, where I am staying. The Saint Martins Lane Hotel on 45th street is my new home for the weekend and a hot shower is overdue. I'm immediately noticing the swanky feel of my room. Also, the service is amazing. The hotel service is excellent! The staff is attentive and polite.
Now it's Saturday and I want to explore the city. I am using the Eye of London as a landmark to keep my bearings.
I can see the St. Paul Cathedral and there are young skateboarders jumping down the stair sets. If I was capable of crying I would shed a tear of joy. It's so cool to witness the juxtaposition of an ancient historical structure crawling with modern day skateboarding punks. As I cross the bridge going over the river I discover a Paul Gauguin exhibit. I'm excited because Gauguin is one of my favorite french artists.
Next to the Gauguin Exhibit is a famous London skate spot called the "South Banks". This area is covered with graffiti and the ground is moist and uneven. I feel like a hamster in a cage hundreds of tourists scuttle by while taking snapshots and quick videos on their phones. I might as well put on a good show.
I had an amazing time in London it's one of my favorite adventures thus far!
Cheers,
BG
Friday, December 10, 2010
Has anyone seen Toy Story 3?!
Happy Friday-
Movie villains usually have scary faces and demented super powers. But no bad guy is more sadistic, manipulative, or horrifying than Lotso!
Please watch this movie if you want nightmares...
BG
Movie villains usually have scary faces and demented super powers. But no bad guy is more sadistic, manipulative, or horrifying than Lotso!
Please watch this movie if you want nightmares...
BG
Wednesday, December 8, 2010
Cabo San Lucas
Greetings!
Yes, I'm half Canadian on my Mothers side. Maybe that's why, like the geese, I get to fly south for the winter. Except, My journey will only take about thirty-six hours to complete, instead of three months.
Thankfully, Cabo San Lucas is a brief flight away from Orange County.
As I land in cabo I'm anticipating meeting TJ Ngan for the first time. I have spoken with him on the phone a few times so I have a stereotypical image projected in my mind due to his soft spoken voice and cute Asian accent.
We find each other in the crowd pretty easily because there aren't many Asians in Mexico, and I'm the only dumbass holding a skateboard. If you ever want to bring your skateboard to Mexico, think again. Most of the roads are sprinkled with rocks, constructed with dirty cracked pavement and littered with trash. No worries, the hotel will be my oasis.
We are staying at the RIU Sante Fe in Los Cabos.
It is an all-inclusive resort which has excellent service. The staff was very friendly and attentive. Todo bien porque Yo hablo un poco espanol.
TJ and I need the whole day to work so we wake up at 5:30 am and shoot with the glowing sunrise as our backdrop.
We also shot in the hotel where this shot was taken...
There will be more images soon...
Top Drawers International sponsored my trip to Cabo, so Please check out this website, It's a great online catalog.
Best,
BG
Yes, I'm half Canadian on my Mothers side. Maybe that's why, like the geese, I get to fly south for the winter. Except, My journey will only take about thirty-six hours to complete, instead of three months.
Thankfully, Cabo San Lucas is a brief flight away from Orange County.
As I land in cabo I'm anticipating meeting TJ Ngan for the first time. I have spoken with him on the phone a few times so I have a stereotypical image projected in my mind due to his soft spoken voice and cute Asian accent.
We find each other in the crowd pretty easily because there aren't many Asians in Mexico, and I'm the only dumbass holding a skateboard. If you ever want to bring your skateboard to Mexico, think again. Most of the roads are sprinkled with rocks, constructed with dirty cracked pavement and littered with trash. No worries, the hotel will be my oasis.
We are staying at the RIU Sante Fe in Los Cabos.
It is an all-inclusive resort which has excellent service. The staff was very friendly and attentive. Todo bien porque Yo hablo un poco espanol.
TJ and I need the whole day to work so we wake up at 5:30 am and shoot with the glowing sunrise as our backdrop.
We also shot in the hotel where this shot was taken...
There will be more images soon...
Top Drawers International sponsored my trip to Cabo, so Please check out this website, It's a great online catalog.
Best,
BG
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