CHEERS to Marilou Encina, who may not be able to handle a mimosa, but can definitely handle being an amazing mother! Happy Mothers Day!

Here is couple of select shots from last weeks excursion to Joshua Tree. This trip has become an annual thing for Gilbert’s birthday, and I can totally see why. There’s so much to explore in Joshua Tree, and never gets old.

Belinda and I drove out to Big Bear for a spontaneous overnight snowboarding trip. Being the NYE weekend lodging was scarce and traffic was fierce. Luckily we found a cute little room at Alpenhorn Bed and Breakfast. After 3.5 hours driving up the mountain, listening to epic movie soundtracks (LOTR & The Hobbit), we arrived at this quaint and cozy inn. Our night consisted of wine by the fireplace, a Home Alone marathon, and snow fall–which made for awesome snowboarding conditions. It was the first time either of us had stayed at a B&B, but after that experience we definitely can’t wait to go back!

A few weeks ago two of my good friends, Jen and Scott, tied the knot. Here’s a few shots (mainly of my party) from the event. I’m in the process of making a video of their wedding– it should be out in the next couple of weeks. Stay tuned!

This was my submission to the Blind AV Club Homework #2, which was to “create something scary.” I don’t watch horror films so i didn’t go after the traditional distract and scare route. I decided to make a film on something that actually scares me: “smart” phones and deteriorating state of social interaction. Yes, I’m a slave to me iPhone as well, though I’m scared that soon it will completely consume me. 

It was premiered last night at our screener “Fright,” which had an amazing turn out! Everyone stepped up their game since our last batch of films. My personal favorite with John Robson’s ”Infinite Loop,” which melted my brain. Bjorky’s ”A Gross Reaction” had a fresh unique rendering style using C4D. I’m very energized by all the passion that shown from all the film makers last night. I can’t wait til the next one!

Our short, “Princess Appetite,” was screened at tonight’s Blind AV club meeting. The theme being “The Best Food I Ever Ate.” Of course ours had to be from Disneyland. Who can say no to clam chowder and jumbo turkey legs?

I’m making the most of my recently purchased Annual Pass by going every weekend. I think I’ve earned my ears. Time to start my pin collection? –maybe I’m not quite there yet.

Shots from our trip to All The Way Live 2012 in San Francisco, CA. Didn’t get anything from the event, since cameras weren’t allowed (lame), so I just documented us doing our tourist strut through Japan Town.