Diving

I was interested in diving for a long time and finally got a chance when I took a sabatical with Esther in XXXX. We trainined for PADI scuba certification in LA and then finished it in Australia at the Great Barrier Reef. She was so reluctant to learn but decided to not miss out (despite her predisposition to getting seasick), haha. We ended up loving it and dove Nusa Penida after and then got our advanced certification in Kalymnos. Also got NAUI nitrox certified.

Later I was interested in freediving, and Esther booked us training/safety classes with Lance in Redondo. We honed our skills on a Hawaii trip, and I absolutely love freediving and go out regularly in the Santa Monica Bay, Palos Verdes, and Catalina. Shout out to my main freediving partners, Björn and Yi!

We did some more freedive training on our Honeymoon, and I was able to set a new personal best of 75' with a 1:21 time on a line.

Thank you to Eco Dive Center, Ocean Safari, In2Deep, and especially Captain Dave for the scuba help and training. Thanks to Lance Lee Davis at Socal Spear-It and Luis at Bonaire Freediving School for the freediving training!

Hiking

Hiking is a good medititative and strenuous activity for me. Like climbing, it's a great way to explore the world and see untouched areas.

Climbing

I really enjoy climbing. The problem-solving combined with the needed strength and dexterity is a cross-section that resonates with me. Only big problem is that I'm super scared of heights, so it's a real battle. The first time I had to do an anchor was the scariest moment of my life.

Thank you Esther for introducing it to me and being patient while this gumby learned the ropes.

Parkour

Was very into parkour for a few years and would go to the Tempest Freerunning Academy in Northridge. My buddy, Yen (whose Ninja Warrior submission video went viral! ) invited me to CCNWTC . This was an awesome replica Ninja Warrior course made by a guy named Jason in central California. So many future ninja warriors were at the gathering I went to, and they were insane.

Kiteboarding

Most recently, Esther and I got some kiteboarding lessons on our honeymoon. Sooo strenuous on the body! Enjoyed it a lot, but expensive and don't really think there are good spots to go where I live. I think it'll be a cool destination-hobby depending on where we travel in the future.