On 01 January 1994, I realized that there was more to life than: 

• guzzling an expensive bottle of Robert Mondavi Chardonnay
• being the belle of the ball
• speaking of what others need to work on
• or sitting daily on the same coach (dwelling in self pity). 

So, I bought a 10 year old Bianchi Road Bike. And I began a 6-month intense cycling training for a cycling event called the California AIDS Ride #2.

In May of 1994, I left San Francisco with $3.00 in my pocket, no idea of how I was going to return, a questionable bike, the fear of failure, and began to cycle (along with 1500 other cyclist) toward West Hollywood. Seven days, 575 miles later, I arrived in West Hollywood.





At which point, I realized:

• it is possible to step outside of your normal routine
• it is possible to empower yourself while assisting others
• I 'm not alone in my idea of creating a better world
• miracles can occur (after all, I made it back home with $3.00 in my pocket).

Presently, 20 years later, I am very “proud” of my personal life changes.  From a cocaine addict to a road cyclist to a yoga teacher to a marathon runner.

It all began with that first 545 mile ride from San Francisco to Los Angeles.
One step at a time .. . 

One hell of a journey . . .