Monday, September 1, 2008

family vacation at home






This August my sister Raya, as well as my brother Max, his girl friend Courtney, and their two children Jaida and Little Rico came to visit us at home for a couple weeks. It was so much fun. I started every day watching Animal Planet with Jaida. And then we would all go out on various outings each day. We went to Saulsalito, The Exploratorium, The Discovery Museum, Fisherman's Wharf, Half Moon Bay, just to name a few. We also had parties for both of my parents, whose birthdays are only a few days apart. The company just left yesterday and I miss them already.

Sunday, August 31, 2008

yee ha

Friday, August 22, 2008

san francisco zoo




The other day I went to the San Francisco Zoo with my sister Raya, my niece Jayda, Raya's friend Josh, and Erin. It was pretty fun. Maybe my favorite part was eating hot dogs but then again there was the cotton candy...


The pictures were fun to take. And there were the animals. I liked the goats and the horses. Horses have always been a favorite of mine.

Tuesday, July 15, 2008

good times


Need I say more? Even Kaya, my dog, found her way into this shot.

Dance Class


Normally, every Tuesday and Thursday afternoon I go to Dance and Drama class for people with developmental disabilities over at the Janet Pomeroy Center. It's called Theatre Unlimited. I look forward to class all week long, and can't stop jumping out of my seat when I'm there. Sadly it doesn't happen over the summer, so I decided to post about it instead. It's taught by David Lovett, and he's the best. So are the other students in the class. David started it up in the 70's, and every semester there's a show at the end. In class we do warm up stretches, contact improv to music on stage, and other exercises. At the end of each semester there's a final performance. You can check out the website for more about it. Below is an excerpt from the website:

Drama and dance classes are offered to participants of all ages. Some classes are open to the community as part of City College of San Francisco's Disabled Students Program. Volunteers, local and international interns, and guest artists join Theatre Unlimited classes, bringing their love for the arts, their performance expertise, and their technical talents to our program.

On Tuesday and Thursday nights, Theatre Unlimited focuses on production and has been an established repertory company since 1977. Members explore the creative process and prepare for upcoming performances by drawing from each individual's talents, experience, and personal input. The company weaves together elements of real life and artistry to create thought-provoking original plays, performance pieces, and dance works.

Theatre Unlimited rehearses and performs on the stage of the Janet Pomeroy Center Main Hall overlooking picturesque Lake Merced. The Company also performs at a wide variety of venues in the greater Bay Area and beyond, including local theater spaces, schools, museums, corporate parties, and professional conferences.

Theatre Unlimited strives to educate and integrate both recreational and serious artists in our unique process. We wish to expand our audiences, to share a love for the arts, and to inspire the creative ability within everyone.

Sydney's Birthday Party




One of my caretakers, Sydney, had a birthday party in Oakland, and it was fabulous. It was Barbie-themed, so everyone had to dress up as their own interpretation of Barbie or Ken. There was great homemade food, crazy costumes, and great people. I stayed out later than I normally do just because it was too much fun to leave. Check out the costumes!

Thursday, April 24, 2008

Alzheimer's Home with Erin and James, 4/8/2008




Today unexpectedly Erin's friend James, who works in an Alzheimer's Home in Japan town, invited us over to hang out with some of the residents. It was fun. First we hung out outside and heard James read the story of Cinderella. I met all the residents and they were happy to see me. Then we went inside for arts and crafts. I helped Erin color in flowers. I even smoked some of my bubblegum cigarettes with the residents. I can't wait to go back!