I'll Make Him An Offer He Can't Refuse

I was watching one of my favorite movies, The Godfather, the other night and it made me laugh when I saw the scene that I appeared shortly in. Some of you may have seen me in it, but I am only visible for a couple of seconds. They needed an extra in the movie so I gladly volunteered. Here's a photo clip of the scene in the movie.

Forest Fire

I haven't been posting very often on my blog because I've been in some very dangerous situations lately and haven't had time. Last week, I was on a run and as I was heading back to my car, the forest erupted into an intense inferno. I had to make some quick decisions and do a stream crossing on the way back. Luckily, I made it back to my car safe and sound! Below is a picture of me haulin' it back to the car. I hope to post more often now that everything has settled down.

To Infinity and Beyond

I was selected today by the NASA flight personnel committee to take part in the Discovery's STS-124 mission. It is slated to take off May 31st. We will be delivering components of the Japanese Aerospace Exploration Agency's Kibo laboratory to the International Space Station. Here's a photo of me and the crew all suited up in our gear:

Close Encounter

I went running today in a nice park around me with alot of trails to run on. It was very warm out so I decided to do a stream crossing. The current seemed to be going a little fast but still very doable. Wrong! I got swept off my feet and headed towards a waterfall. Just as I was going over it, a bear saved me and carried me to shore. I am sure glad he didn't think I was a big fish!

Long Lost Relative

I was pretty suprised yesterday to run into my relative Sean "P Diddy" Combs at a club in San Diego. You may remember seeing both of us in the music video for the 1997 hit single "Can't Nobody Hold Me Down." Here's a clip I still have from the video on BET.

Anyways, we talked for awhile reminiscing about our younger days and the fun we used to have. He told me he was going to appear on a radio show this morning and invited me to tag along. I agreed and we had a great time at the station. I even got to talk some on the air.

Flying

After visiting Warren for the weekend, I decided to use my newly acquired pilots license and fly back to San Diego myself. I found this plane at Hopkins International Airport with the keys in it, so I took off and will return it next time I come home.

Surf's Up

When I first got here in San Diego, I quickly found that the waves are amazing out here in California along the coast. You can catch a 20-footer easily and ride it all along the coastline. Here is a photo of me published this month in a local surf magazine ripping it hardcore! Cowabunga dude!!