Signed a Winter Apartment Lease in Bright & Sunny Southern California

I was born in New York, grew up in Minnesota, and I’ve been here ever since. I graduated high school here, graduated college here, worked for 5 years in the bike industry here, instructed a college course for 2 years here, started a few businesses here, and throughout all this time I’ve been riding BMX … Read more

Putting a Dent in Our Family History Book.. Legal Last Name Change.

“And what is the reason for legally changing your last name?” -Judge “Productivity. 99 out of 100 people pronounce it incorrectly. That means 99 out of 100 times I need to spend time correcting them. Plus, it’s one less keystroke.” -Dustin “I’m not writing that down.” -Judge Yes I checked with my ancestors, it’s coo. … Read more

Vegas 2010

Flew directly from Costa Rica into Las Vegas for Grandma’s 79th birthday! Staying at the Palms, and at this point my new favorite spot in Vegas. So the strip recently opened their brand new “City Center” project which is INSANE. Originally estimated at $4 Billion, Dubai partner in and loaned the project an additional $8 … Read more

Gypsies & Africans

Everywhere. Literally, everywhere. Especially the African guys, who try to sell you imitation Gucci sunglasses, Rolex watches, etc. So Matt sees a pair of sunglasses he kinda likes… Matt: “So how much?” African: “$50” Matt: “Oh, well I only have $15” as he slowly starts to walk away African: “$30” Matt: “I only have $15” … Read more

Monte Carlo, Monaco

Monaco. The richest area in the world. That explains it all when you arrive into Monte Carlo. Lamborghini’s, Ferrari’s, Bentley’s, Aston Martin’s, Maserati’s, etc. Pretty much everywhere you look. And they race these things in sport car rallys along the coast up high in the mountains! Its incredible.. Then the huge boat marina has ridiculous … Read more