Finally! An Update!

My Life...Always on a Plane

I have to preface this update with a quick review of my flights. Will your head spin? Well, mine is still on and I'm the one that took all the flights!

Jan. 15 Los Angels to New York

Jan. 17 New York to Las Vegas

Jan. 14 Las Vegas to Portland

Jan. 15 Portland to Miami via LAX

Jan. 20 Miami to Los Angeles

Jan. 31 Los Angeles to Miami

Feb. 3 Miami to Los Angeles

Feb. 16 Los Angeles to Miami

Feb. 17 Miami to Sao Paulo

Feb. 25 Sao Paulo to Rio de Janeiro

Feb. 27 Rio de Janeiro to Sao Paulo

Feb. 28 Sao Paulo to Buenos Aires

Mar. 5 Buenos Aires to Berlin via Miami and London

Mar. 8 Dusseldorf to Istanbul via London*

Mar. 10 Istanbul to Madrid*

Mar. 12 Madrid to Alicante*

Mar. 13 Alicante to Madrid*

Mar. 14 Madrid to Los Angeles via London

Mar. 16 Burbank to Portland*

Mar. 18 Portland to Burbank*

Mar. 20 Los Angeles to Miami (I really had to go home for my birthday!)

Mar. 24 Miami to Los Angeles

Mar. 28 Los Angeles to San Francisco

Mar. 29 San Francisco to Cape Town (via Los Angeles and London)

Apr. 3 Cape Town to Johannesburg*

Apr. 7 Johannesburg to Livingstone*

Apr. 9 Livingstone to Lusaka*

Apr. 10 to 12 on a train from Kpiri Mposhi to Dar es Salaam

Apr. 13 Dar es Salaam to Arusha*

Apr. 16 Arusha to Zanzibar*

Apr. 17 Zanzibar to Kilimanjaro*

Apr. 19 Arusha to Zanzibar*

Apr. 20 Zanzibar to Dar es Salaam (via boat)

Apr. 21 Dar es Salaam to London

Apr. 22 London to Paris (via Eurostar)

(the * means I flew in coach or coach is only available)

Is your head spinning yet? Do I need a real vacation? Can I stay off a plane?

So now I'm in Paris getting some work done and writing my blog after many months. I will be posting some pics from my trip to Africa very soon, but I may have to change my blogger address to make sure more people can see my blog and pics (I need to remove pornblog from my blog address).

Sorry for no updates lately

I'm in Africa right now and internet access is quite sketchy. I will update my blog soon.

Another Crazy Month!

If Europe to Hawaii and then back to Miami Beach wasn't enough, a recent trip to LA in December threw my life into another orbit. I have now been dislodged from my lazy Miami Beach location into the hustle and bustle of Hollywood. Long story short, I pitched an idea for a travel show that caught the attention of studio and media execs. Not only that, one of my good friends in LA, who happens to be a stylist to the stars, started to introduce me to a few of his clinets.

My BFF from High School Veronica with Sunny Leone
(Only V can tell you what it is like hob-knobbing with porn and celebs at the same time)

After x-mas with my family, I went to Las Vegas for a convention then to Portland to visit my dad and pick up a new Audi A5. While I was in Vegas Tichina called me up and told me she had to go to Miami, but she only wanted to fly first class. So the cheapest way I could get her there in first class was to fly with her, using my Executive Platinum status with American. So when Rich and I arrived in Portland (thanks to Alaska Airlines for the complimentary upgrade!), my dad and step-mother picked us up and went to the dealership, then off to the hotel to work and go to bed early since I had an 8am flight to LAX to meet up with Tichina. The next morning I easily made the flight without rushing, but after all of us passengers on the Horizon Air CRJ buckled up and the plane jetted down the runway the pilot aborted the take off! Most of the passengers were scared shitless, but I have been on many aborted take offs and landings in my life so I was not so scared, but rather concerned about meeting up with Tichina at LAX. Within 1 hour Horizon replaced the plane and we were on our way to LAX again.

In Vegas with my New Best Friend Sunny Leone

Four days back home were really nice (Thanks T!)...get your mind out of the gutter, T is my nickname for Tichina. I flew back to LA with T and then on to San Francisco by myself to take the car from Rich as he went to New York to work on a documentary we've been working on for over 1 year now. I drove down to LA to look for a place while negotiating a deal with my investor for my travel show project.

Crazy Past Month

After returning to Miami Beach from Hawaii and basically had to turn around and fly to Oregon for Thanksgiving. After spending a few calm cold days in Oregon with my dad and step mom, I headed down to spend a few days with my mom in the San Francisco area. After a few uneventful days with mom I was on my way back home to Miami Beach.

The new Qantas A380 at LAX

Yes, I travel coach sometimes. On an Alaska Airlines flight to Portland from LAX

After returning home to Miami Beach I totally crashed....or at least tried to. I actually never made it to the beach to relax, but rather spent most of the time cleaning my place and preparing it for the arrival of my dad and step-mother. Then I got a phone call from my good friend Thara (or maybe it was her alter ego Shakti) and she let me know she was in the area. I convinced Thara to stay over Monday night so I could take her to Chat Noir. We had a great time there and she was amazed at the entertainment the Penny Back Boys help organize for that evening. Half way through the evening a fire dancer dressed in a Ganesh outfit appeared on stage. My friend Thara, being and Indian, was so excited to see this very unique act. But then half way through the act Ganesh let go of one of the fire ropes and it flew into the audience....youch! Luckily, no one was hurt, even mildly, and Ganesh finished the show.

Thara (Shakti) with me at Chat Noir

Ganesh fire dancing!



It all started very innocent (ish) enough


And then it turned into a potential disaster!

A few days later my dad and step-mom arrived and we all hit the ground running since they had never been to Miami and had a list of things they wanted to see in 6 days. I took them to the Everglades then to Naples and then back to Miami Beach in the same day. They were really excited to see all the wildlife in the Miami area and I really think they just didn't expect to see so much nature. The following day I took them to Key West, which is an amazing drive. We spent the night and then headed back stopping by Coral Castle along the way. The next day I took my step-mom to Fairchild Trpoical Botanic Garden and then to the farmers market on Lincoln Road. The final day we went to Vizcaya which happened to be such a surprise to all of us. I have lived in Miami for 13 years and have never been, but I also never knew Vizcaya is filled with original art dating back hundreds of years.

The beauty of nature in Naples, Florida

The next day Rich, my step mother, my dad, and I all boarded an American Airlines flight to LA taking four seats in their flat bed first class cabin right behind a woman with 3 wild children that caused a ruckus making first class a down right romper room! Rich and I left my dad and step mom at LAX for their continuation flight to San Diego and then went to work. After 3 days in LA we then flew up to San Francisco to work on our documentary we filmed in the Dominican Republic (a preview will soon be posted) for 5 days and then X-mas with mom and then back to LA where I have been since. New Year's was good at Here Lounge, but nothing like last years' (see last years post).

A very mellow New Year's Eve at Here Lounge with my friend Sam

Big Island, Helicopter Ride, back home and then to Oregon

Someone asked who books my travel. Well guys, I book everything myself. Long long ago I was a travel agent (actually when I was 16 until I was 18). So I continue to book my own travel and even help some people book their travel such as Chi Chi LaRue that calls me for advice and as a birthday present for my favorite person in my industry I used 2 of my E-VIP international upgrades to upgrade her from LA to Paris (see pics of her party below).

Now, back to my Hawaii trip. Rich and I went to Hawaii as a mileage run. A mileage run is when you find a cheap airfare that goes a long distance so you get a lot of frequent flyer miles on the cheap. Rich went the week before in addition to this trip to get super extra miles (the round trip from Miami was only $500 and the mileage gained is 10,000 plus our bonus 100% miles for being Executive Platinum members of American Airlines AAdvantage Program). But this time it was also Rich's birthday, so I decided we should hop on a plane and head to see the natural wonders of the Big Island. After a short hop to Hilo on Go! Airlines we stopped by the helicopter tour desks at the airport and inquired about getting a discount on one of the helicopter trips. A very nice girl from Paradise Helicopters wanted to help us out and offered to call us back with any specials, so Rich and I picked up the rental car and headed to the natural hot springs near Isaac Hale State Park for some relaxation. We then carried on to where the lava flow is suppose to be to find out the local government along with the locals that still have to pay taxes on the land they owned before lava destroyed it now prevent tourists from walking out to and over the active lava flow.

At Hula's in Honolulu next to Rich's new twink conquest.

On Hula's catamaran with an awesome view!

Girl on the GO!

Daddy on the Go!

After the disappointment of not being able to walk over the active lava flow like I did 3 years ago, Rich and I went to go settle in at the Bed and Breakfast we booked the day before called Emeraldview Guesthouse. The next morning we had the breakfast the owner made at 6:45am and then headed to Hilo airport for our helicopter tour. Our pilot is the only female helicopter pilot in Hawaii currently and she was very nice and very informative in addition to giving us a smooth ride and accepting Rich's request to go in low and circle the lava flow into the ocean which actually made me a bit nervous! After the quick 45 flight over lava flows, volcanoes and waterfalls we landed safely at Hilo airport and then drove up to Waipio Valley which is one amazing place to see in all of the Hawaiian Islands. We then drove back to Hilo, ate and then boarded a flight to Honolulu and then a continuation flight to Dallas and then on to Miami.

Closest point to the lava flow now with steam coming out of my ear (if you only knew!)

AHHHH! I hate unsecured heights!

Lava flowing into the ocean. An amazing sight to see!

Waipio Valley. A must see on the Big Island
Akaka Falls. Unmatched natural beauty!

Firmly back on the ground....whew!

Bye bye Hawaii. The only way to fly: FIRST CLASS!

I only went home for a quick 6 days before re-boarding an American Airlines 767 to LA and then Alaska Airlines up to Portland to go visit my dad for Thanksgiving where I am sitting at a small coffee in Silverton called Gear Up.

If any other you think I can't cook, well here is my famous chicken salad!

Hula's Catamaran

Helicopter ride over Macadamia Nut farms

Rich falling into his food Part 1

Rich falling into his food Part 2

Berlin to Paris to Miami to LA to Honolulu....whew!

A long drawn out trip to Europe finally ends...whew! My last day in Berlin was spent meeting up with my friend Kai and doing some shopping before getting to bed at a decent hour since I had to wake up the next morning at 5:30am to be on a 7am Air France flight to Paris to connect with my American Airlines flight to Miami.

The next morning I got up, packed up and then got a taxi to Tegel airport in plenty of time. On my flight from Paris to Berlin I had a whole row of three seats to myself, but this time the plane was near full and I decided I do not like Air France's European operations. The seats are very tight with bad leg room so you basically can't recline either or else you whack the persons' knees behind you and then they prevent you from reclining by pushing your seat right back into place with their knees! The one hour and twenty minute flight seemed almost as long as my flight to Miami!!! Anyway, we landed at Charles de Gaulle where I promptly de-boarded and quickly shuffled from terminal 2D to terminal 2A and easily made my flight to Miami with only a one hour connecting time. Amazingly, I found out that I knew 3 people in in business class that run Score in Miami Beach!

Watch out for your knees with Air France! Do I look pissed? Of course I am, I can't move my knees nor recline my seat!

The plane sure looks pretty enough!

The old TWA terminal at Charles de Gaulle.....memories of my youth transferring here to Athens, Tel Aviv and Cairo alike.

9 1/2 hours later and I landed in Miami. My bag did not make it, but American guaranteed it would arrive later that night at 10:30pm (Air France just could not get my bag to my flight quick enough). The next morning I went to the bank, then the accountant and then to the airport. Yes, another flight, actually a very long flight! Rich and I boarded a flight to LA and then continued on in LA to Honolulu where I am now.

American Airlines signature Hawaiian First Class meal service to Honolulu

Sometimes I want to take a nice pic of myself then somehow Miss Thing pops up in the background with her floatation device.

After the floatation device incident, I decided to downsize Rich, but he quickly picked up a job hauling food in a Chinese village.

Finally, no Miss Thing in the background....and much needed relaxation!

Goodbye Spain, Election Day, HELLO OBAMA and Bush, HOPEFULLY THE DOOR SLAMS YOU IN THE ASS

I spent the last few days of October and the first few days of November in Alicante, Spain. Instead of dealing with work issues, I was mainly dealing with family issues. I really needed to go out by myself on Halloween and have, well, a bit of a fun time. Little did I know my Halloween outing would turn into a bloody event....no kidding! I went to Canibal Pub where the Pub owners know who I am and the crowd is always fun and full of locals. Wouldn't you know it, once again I ended up hanging with the tranny crowd. After a few drinks we went up stairs to dance. Actually, I think I went up stairs to pee and when I came out of the bathroom I was dragged onto the dance floor. It all started fun, but after about 5 minutes my dancing was disrupted by a large thump! A large speaker fell directly on my head, but I think the vodka helped to make me not realize the seriousness of my injury right away. Since it was Halloween, the blood gushing from my head and running down my face did not provoke an immediate response except for the tranny dancing with me. When I finally made my way to the bathroom I realized how bad my injury was. After the tranny and the owners of Canibal helped my clean up my head and face I decided the fun was over, especially since I had to film the next day.

Tranny to the left, tranny to the right...Halloween in Alicante is fun!

Here I am with Tranny-mania and the owners of Canibal Pub in Alicante

I decided I wanted to get out of Alicante and take a 3 hour drive to Madrid. Personally, I love to just drive and see a countryside and Madrid was the perfect ending point. I also wanted to see my friend Martin Mazza, but I think Martin was resting all day Sunday so I just did my laundry, roamed around a bit and then the next day I woke up early and drove back to Alicante for one last scene and one last night.

Driving to Madrid with a big gash in my head!

NOVEMBER 4, 2008: ELECTION DAY

My November 4th started very early. I had a 9:45am flight to Madrid and then onto Paris. After arriving in Paris I drove to Antwerp to see my grandmother and have dinner with my extended family. All night long I wanted to turn on the television, but it was just too early to get any results of the election so I spent the night enjoying my family. After returning from the dinner at my uncle's house I turned on the television and hunkered down to find out what would happen with my country. As you know (or if you don't scroll down a bit) I already sent in my ballot on October 10th and there shouldn't be any guessing concerning who I voted for, but I did post a picture if you really want to see! At around 2am (GMT +1) CNN was giving Pennsylvania to Obama and that is when CNN and I knew Obama would win, but CNN was not going to make a definite decision for a half hour later. Tears came to my eyes, I got goosebumps, and the stress built up in shoulders was released. After 8 years of the worst president of America's history the legacy will die soon and not be carried on by McCain. Electing Obama is the first step, now Obama has to implement, implement, IMPLEMENT! And stick to his word.

By the way Bush, I hope you accidentally turn around as the door is closing and it flatly whacks you hard enough in your ugly monkey face, enough to break your nose so you leave knowing how much you are hated by the majority of us Americans and nearly everyone else around the world and what a disaster you created for Americans during your stolen presidency.

One last comment about the election. I travel to Europe very often and the past 8 years Europeans have been not very friendly to Americans....especially the French. However, since we elected Obama, even the French are becoming extremely polite to Americans, even offering to speak English and be friendly without asking if they speak in English in their on language first!!!

After my quick trip to Belgium, I returned to Paris to spend Chi Chi LaRue's birthday with him. The first night Chi Chi, Vin and Francois Sagat and I went to have dinner and hang a bit. The following day I got to business visiting retailers and taking advantage of the beautiful weather (a rarity in Paris this time of year). The following evening Chi Chi, Vin and I went to see Ysa Ferrer at a private concert event for friends and family. I had never heard of Ysa before, but Chi Chi is a huge fan, and now I know why! Ysa is a great performer, has an amazing voice and a very cheeky girly presence.

Dinner with Chi Chi is Always fun! Watch out for the scrimp Larry!

Another interesting photo of Francois Sagat!

Ysa Mania!

Sing it Girl!

A Hello Kitty Guitar!??!?! Awesome!

Chi Chi caught up in Ysa-Mania!

Chi Chi and Vince in front of the Moulin Rouge

Punk daddy with a photo-must at the Moulin Rouge

The following day Chi Chi was sick, but I went on working, doing laundry and bringing Chi Chi soup and water hoping she would get better for her big birthday bash on Saturday. Low and behold one good day and night of rest and Chi Chi was back in gear. First she sung a duet with Ysa and then Pink TV put on a private birthday party for Chi Chi at Le Scarron. There were many Parisian glamouratti attending the party mixed with porn staples, such as Francois Sagat and myself. We all had a great time, went home late, and then I woke up later, gathered my belongings and headed to Charles de Gaulle airport for a quick flight to Berlin.

Chi Chi's Birthday started off all serious

Then a flaming cake. Francois seems a bit amazed, but Chi Chi better watch that hair!

Grrrrrrr! Its my birthday bitch!

Ysa, its Chi Chi's birthday, not yours! But hey, you have plenty to celebrate over!

Schmoozing with the glittouratti

A bit of Ysa's Private Concert in Paris

LOOK AT ME! CNN's I-REPORT FEATURED ME!!!!!