Cruisin' Grand

It's my first time this year visiting downtown during Cruisin' Grand. It was good to see so many people there along with some awesome classics. I don't know too much about classic American rides, but I certainly appreciate them and admire the work that goes into the cars. I walked around the event with my 20D and 100mm 2.8 macro. That's why all my shots are detailed close ups. Next time I'll bring my wide or even a standard lens. Check out some of the pictures in better detail here. Like always, thanks for stopping by. Stay Classy.

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Al and Jess' Engagement Party

It's been a couple of weeks since this party happened, but the pictures must be posted. I arrived late to the party from work. I enjoyed myself way too much with this group. I feel like it is just a teaser of the excitement of the bachelor party and wedding. Everyone was there. If you weren't there, I guess you weren't anybody. Hahaaa...jk jk. Real close family and friends were surrounding it. One of the coolest FOB parties I've been part of. DJ, lecheon, alcohol/keg, family, and friends were all in the mix. I feel like the pictures do not do it justice since I wasn't focused on taking pictures. Yes I know some of the pictures are blurred/out of focus, whatever!!! I was having a good time. Hahaa.

Al and Jess' Engagement Party
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Memorial Day @ Moonlight

It's been a while since I've posted on my blog. I have been busy drinking and working. I feel like I just ran a marathon of alcohol drinking. I'm not complaining. It was fun.

Look who came back to Cali!?!? Francis Batac! Straight from TEXAS!!! It was definitely fun hanging out with him, especially on Memorial Day. Day off with good friends at a packed beach. It was my first time this season hitting the beach. The weather was amazing, water was refreshing, food was filling, and friends are great. A lot of people came and go. All i know is that i was still tired when I hit the beach. So much sun made me lazy. From what the pictures are showing, it was a good time. Played some football, Frisbee, card games, and swimming. There are more photos/video from the gopro.

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Set Sails to Bethany and Baby Cassius!!!

Brandon is stationed in Virginia now! Bethany and Cassius are leaving too! Military life I guess. Everyone's leaving San Diego. I'll miss seeing baby Cassius and B too. Happy for them at the same time. Brandon needs to be with his family. We were all drinking, eating, talking, a generally a good time like usual. We'll miss you Garcia family. I can't believe the next time I see baby Cassius, he'll probably be talking and walking. Hopefully rapping too. Who knows with this kid...he has lion blood in him thanks to Brandon aka Paradox. I know Brandon is already killin' it in the Navy. He'll make it home again to San Diego soon! Stay safe and see you guys soon.

Easter Babies

EASTER!!! Just a few pictures from the day. It was chill, a lot of day drinking after mass. I think my mom was upset that I was a buzzin' after she left. Hahaaa. Good times, at least when i was awake.

Easter '12 from Ryan Florido on Vimeo.

Vacation: Oregon Trail Once Again

It's been nearly a month since I left Oregon. Finally had a chance to edit some of the photos from the trip. Great trip. I loved every moment of it. Real fun. So many memories. I'm glad I was able to capture a lot of it via GoPro/dSLR. I was able to do some site seeing in Oregon. We did everything I wanted to do in Oregon, given my wallet agreed with me. LoL!

We went snowboarding at Mount Hood Meadows of Timberlake. First time experiencing powder, empty mountain. I literally felt I was the only rider on the trails. I started to get scared because I wasn't sure if I was near civilization. After a day of boarding, we hit up McMenamins. A local bar that was featured in "Drinking Made Easy" with Zane Lamprey. Walking around the bar creep'd me out with all the scary paintings and knowing it was haunted. I don't know. Something about that place rubbed me the wrong way. I just drank more until that feeling went away. Hahaa.

During my visit, it was also St. Patrick's Day and did some site seeing to downtown Portland. I knew Portland was weird and nice, but didn't realize it was that NICE!! Like too nice. I'm not use to it. I feel like no one can be that nice without a motive. Seeing all the green made me sad that I didn't wear a green shirt. The next thing I know we went to the HQ of Nike. Yeah, I bought a grip of gear. It was awesome!! I was so overwhelmed, I needed Steph and Pete to do most of the shopping for me. So much fresh gear. I like I know what I'm doing when I hit the gym.

Another night of drinking was ahead of me. It was amazing to visit Rogue brewery. Grab some amazing beers, like "Good Chit". Hahaaa. Steph's favorite. After the drinks, hit up the coolest strip club I ever been too. Casa Diablo, meeting "Naomi", one of the hottest girls there. That place has built amazing images in my mind. I'll never forget. That's something that's staying with me. Hahaa.

Go Visit the Trans in Oregon with me next time!!

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Mini Vacation: Oregon 2012 from Ryan Florido on Vimeo.

On Location: MTB WOODSON!!!

Ok, I have hiked Mt. Woodson for quiet a bit already. I can't run up it like Omar, but I definitely don't walk up it. I want to say I know the mountain fairly well. I know what to expect. I meet new hikers and like to share my experience to them. Everyone who hikes Woodson is cool in my books. But how many people mountain bike up Woodson and then down. Not to many. Like the dozen times I have hiked Woodson, I have only seen one biker attempt the climb. The more I think about it, the more confidence builds up. I can RUN mountain bike Woodson.

On a day off, Aldrich calls me up and says one word..."Woodson!" Of course I'm down! I told myself I would ride it. Ride it I did! I was concerned that Al would slow us down. NO FREAKIN' WAY!!! Aldrich is a beast on that mountain. Running up and down it. He beat me and Omar down the mountain. Given I had to shoulder the bike one some pretty gnarly obstacles. Totally worth it in the end to get some pictures at the top with my buddy Omar. Omar is something else. I hope to edit the footage of his downhill.

Both photos were taken by Aldrich with GoPro Hero2 and edited in Lightroom 3.

I am disgusted wtih Omar. That beast.

Yeah!!! We conquered Woodson!!