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30, Flirty & Thriving...

2010-04-12T12:39:00.000-07:00

YES IM STILL ALIVE!!

I know its been some time since I've posted any blogs or more importantly, have talked or seen a lot of you. Some of you know that I have been dealing with a good number of things but that shouldn't be an excuse. I hope there are no bridges burned with any of you. One of my more important resolutions is to reconnect with all of you. You all have been a big inspiration in my life and have been of great support. This hiding out thing is getting old. Let me know break it with a good ol' bash.

As some of you may know there are 2 times out of the year where my family is known for having big shindigs. The big shindigs have died down a bit but have now RETURNED!

Im 30 & mom is 60. Here is the invite.

Just Jake...

2008-08-27T14:19:00.001-07:00

Ive been pretty busy lately so goes the reason for not having an updated blog. Anyways lets get the ball rolling. Last sat cousin ReDD and I decided to make a "Just Jake day" for my aussie cousin Jake who left to go back to Australia last Sunday. So the friday before was "Just Jake day". We started off by going to the USS Midway museum, followed by Islands to eat in Eastlake. Later on that night we took Jake to Mt. Solidad for some nighttime site seeing. On sat we had one last family gathering then kidnaped Jake and stopped by Adro pad for a kick back that was already over when we got there. All n all it was a good weekend with family.

Aussie Jake

ReDD (Rowell)

pilot briefing room

ReDD managed to save his own life...

notice the reflection of Jakes face on the lense

Happy Bday Tin & Big Mike

2008-08-13T01:05:00.000-07:00

This evening I met up with a few homies for happy hour at El Torito at Plaza Bonita Mall close to my pizzad in celebration of Christine "Tin" Cristobal 25th bday. Little did I know big Mike was also celebrating his bday at the same place so a few more homies showed up. After dinner we were trying to decide what to do and ended up kicking in front of borders next to El Torito. I swear we felt like we were in high school again waiting for our parents to pick us up from the mall. damn mall rats.

celebrant 1. "tin" w/ russ

celebrant 2. "big mike"

dj julz aka fatty

dj klever aka klev mr. no one knows my real name . judy

j-a-y are the letters of his name

cha

errol aja dj errolstine...get it r.l. stine?

dj jhetlag (jhet) . dj big willie style (willie)

big willie style . speshul ed

carlo . russ . neil

joe . dale . neil

jay.judy.klev.dale.joe

klev smelling judys pit

joe.ed twins

91977 spring valley crew

dj col sq. aka vince.tin

rochelle making her ass clap. she can really do it.

the girls: norey.cha.tin.judy.ross.rochelle

the guys: jay.errol.neil.joe.ed.dale.julz.klev.carlo

tin.ed

dj bazooka joe aka joe

a week of remembrance.

2008-08-12T15:37:00.000-07:00

This week has been a roller coaster ride to say the least. The passing of my grandfather was tough on our family especially us grandkids. The viewing was held last thur and fri followed by the funeral on saturday. We had family from all over the west coast joining us for the event. Id just like to thank everyone who showed concern for my family and i with prayers and wishes. I cant express the gratitude I have for all of you. Thank you.

cuzn jeff . cuzn nikko . klev . cuzn ReD . cuzn liz

i didnt know tony made jeans. (daryls krew brand jeans)

cousins redd . ron

grandkids +1 great grandkid and still missing 4

del fierro geek squad

military honors

band of brothers

my dad (oldest) and ReDs dad (middle)

sister sheryll

redd

liz

joey

the two youngest of our fam: austin & andrew

aaron . cheresse

joey . sister

redd

i got caught

after all this on only 3hrs of sleep i get caught napping for 30min before Vegas

stay tuned for my vegas entry. as busy as ive been ill try to get it up asap.

ooh what? tokidoki blog...

2008-08-12T10:30:00.000-07:00

Its been a few days since ive blogged but a lot has happened within those passed few days, so its time to catch up. It was brought to my attention this morning by cha that ive been blogged. Check it out @ Tokidoki blog These pics were taken from the recent annual San Diego Comic Con and if you scroll down towards the middle of the page you'll notice Simone Legno, mr. Tokidoki himself signing my skateboard deck and my lil white munny along with the other exclusive toyhe signed for Cha n I.

PHEW!!!!

2008-08-07T08:42:00.000-07:00

So the past two days Ive been taking care of a few things in preparation for my lolo Papa funeral. This past week the grandkids have been busy putting together a montage, picture board, and making tee shirts for the viewing and funeral ceremony. Ive also been busy cleaning our house because it seems that there will be a few family members from out of town staying for the event. Besides our guest rooms downstairs and upstairs I have to give up my room to visitors. So on friday ill be on the floor in the master bedroom retreat. Hasnt been the first I get kicked out of my room.

ate . ching . rodi

andrew

ReD at the onezee and shirt station

cha standing next to my 11yr old cousin austin. Yes hes just as tall but has a longer wingspan.

montage and ceremony cd station.

uncle jessie & cousin jake (from australia) dont they look like brothers?

I also had time to make some side money for this weekend by putting my auto tunning skills on Jacob Subaru Legacy wagon. I installed 32 way adjustable coilovers w/ camber top mounts, sway bars, rear lower adjustable control arms, front Cusco strut bar, & stretched 18x9's. If you know anyone that needs work done im your man. You dream it I build it.

before: stock suspension w/ jdm sti springs

after: sexc isnt it?

ball bearing twin scroll turbo subaru legacy.

the aftermath..only way to capture how dirty i was is to shoot it a lil dark. girls love hard working men....i think. yes my bathroom door has a "comfort room" sign. haha

Food for thought with a lil morning news

2008-08-06T08:43:00.000-07:00

If you have not noticed corporate America has been trying to grab hold of this health nut band wagon as it rolls through every media stream, publication and household. It has been said that the United States is the most unhealthy country in the world. What do you expect? Looking down most streets you'll find a handful of different fast food chains, 10 Starbucks, a few taco shops, and a 711 here and there. Ofcourse nutritionists, doctors, and the media were quick to blame these chains of stores for the cause of Americas unhealthy style of living. I say screw the man. Its not the food we should blame its the people eating it. Come on, ofcourse any individual will get terribly unhealthy by eating @ McDo daily in portions that are beyond insanity. America should be able to eat what they want and not have to be brain washed to stuff something they find so flavorful.

Speaking of flavorful food. If its delectable eats that you crave along with great ambiance but are unsure of where to find such a place, let Cha and Norey be the ones to guide you. These two ladies have started "tasters delight". As they travel to different cities through out the United States they make it a point to find the best places to eat and critique them. Check it out. It'll be satisfying.

Also for those that didnt catch the channel 6 morning news last fri. from 5-10am there was a celebration goin down for the merge of the CW goin to channel 6 and leaving 5. The celebration was held at the Wave House in Mission Beach. Heres two videos to recap the event. Oh yeah... MINDZ ALIKE doin big thangs.

ED - Phones?

2008-08-05T15:12:00.000-07:00

I had to mention this find. My boy Neil V. linked me to these dope WeSC collaboration headphones with the French record company Ed Banger ran by Pedro Winter. These headphones are part of their artist series in their headphone line. These will be available Aug 20 and you know im gonna cop a pair...come on headphones with ED on them. Enough said.

2008-08-05T08:35:00.000-07:00

I know by starting this blog im gonna become part of societies most annoying gang, the paparatsi. Dont get me wrong I love photography and capturing those moments but blogging will take me to another realm with no turning back.
Last night was the first night of prayer for my grandpa. The mood was a little somber of course but the gathering of family had shed some light on the mood. Yesterday was also the first time I met my cousin from Australia who flew just few in. His name is Jake and out of all the cousins hes the oldest at the age of 30. Yes, it took me 30 years to meet him and hes a 1st cousin. Thats pretty much how the day went besides Steven coming over to my pad earlier in the day to study and keep me company. Not to mention raid my fridge. Its all good. If anyone needs a place to kick it or eat you know my door is always wide open.

madness for Hanz & Harry...thus the reason for a blurry pic.

Ann Charlotte (cha cuz from france). Cha. Austin. Jake (my aussie cuz). ReD

Andrew..the youngest great grand child and newest edition to the fam

Cherish the time with those you love

2008-08-03T23:44:00.001-07:00

So this is the start of sharing my life to you and the world. It may not be as exciting as others to some of you but it is my life and how I live it. First thing is first. I know it may not be a good way to start off a blog but I believe that what I have to share is very important.

From time to time we get caught up in the fast pace life of the "American dream" and tend to loose whats truly important to us. What we need to do is just stop for even just one second and reflect. Reflect what we have, reflect how truly blessed we are to be as fortunate compared to those around us. Through out our lives we meet many people. Most of these people we meet once and never see again, others we'll cross paths now and then but there are the few that we meet that we hold dear to our hearts. These people become the friends that we can trust, be there for, share a tear and share a laugh. But without warning it can all be gone. Same goes with family. We love our close friends as much as our family but thats when we start to loose them. Our busy life style tends to draw families apart from each other with conflicting schedules. It then becomes easy for us to forget even the little things like saying hello, or having dinner as a family. We must slow down. Love and cherish those around but most importantly cherish the time that you have with the ones you love.

R.I.P Grandpa Anthony Chrisustimo del Fierro. aka. PAPA