Events of note in 2008

Pimped the Ron Paul blimp, and met him at a breakfast fundraiser in San Francisco.
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Learned how to ride a motorcycle. Completed the MSF course.
Attended Burning Man for the first time. Helped put up large two camps, including a 50 ft. geodesic dome and three circus tents.
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Walked naked in public for the first time. Posted nude photos of myself to the web.
Attended the first BIL conference, and took some nice pictures.
Attended the Maker Faire for the second year in a row.
Had my first one night stand.
Helped organize the first Seasteading conference.
Attended the wedding of the century.
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Took salsa lessons.
Took lindy hop lessons.
Lost 25 lbs. Regained 15 lbs.
Took Crossfit classes throughout the year.
Attended the 2nd Annual Crossfit Games
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Attended the Fire Arts Festival

Took self-defense classes throughout the year.
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Started getting into photography more seriously; bought my first “real” camera. Took some lessons from a professional photographer.
Expanded my circle of friends, and deepened my friendship with existing friends.
Substantially paid down my debt. If all goes to plan, I will be out of debt by February 1st.
With Lexi, re-activated San Francisco Hike the Geek. Organized a half dozen or so Hike the Geeks.

What is Burning Man?

Imagine the wildest, largest rave you’ve ever seen.

Now mix in 4th of July, Halloween, and New Year’s Eve.

Add a healthy dash of Mardi Gras and Maker Faire.

Multiply by 5.

Powder everything with dust via 35 mph winds.

Bake in 100 degree heat for 5 days.

That’s Burning Man.

Sam, me, and Caroline
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Note: some of the photos below the cut are NSFW. Some might argue that the sight of me in nothing but red glitter and fabulous pants is also NSFW, but I don’t care.

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Linley’s birthday party

Held at Rockaway Beach, near Pacifica, CA. The beach was quite cold, so we retired to the Best Western Lighthouse hotel nearby.

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Crossfit Games 2008

On Sunday (July 6th), I went to the 2nd Annual Crossfit Games in Aromas, CA. A lot of fun. Incredibly fit, half naked people everywhere. Sort of like Woodstock for jocks.

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