Ants don't taste like black pepper! I got dared into tasting one or two in high school. Don't get me wrong, I am not big on peer pressure...just curious. Just as I was when someone asked me in college if I would eat the whole wasabi paste at Miyagi's on Sunset Blvd (Hollywood). So without hesitation, I did. Well, honestly, a guy I was seeing at the time did it the week before and he didn't explode or die so I thought I'd be okay too. hee hee And no, it's not spicy...instead it cleared my sinuses. Curiosity.

Driving my truck to see if I might be able to drift like a car...a little stupid ....but still curiosity. I did drift a little but it got sketchy. Dirt does taste like dirt and soap tastes like soap. Yek! Snowboarding with a bra and panties...cold, but surprisingly refreshing. hee hee...no pun intended.

Sea urchins don't sting..or at least when I poked it with a stick it didn't sting. Eating it and getting pulled under on a heavy set (..surfing...what were YOU thinking) does hurt but staying calm in a stressful situation does save lives ..it saved mine many times.

Rockclimbing, snowboarding , surfing, and the many things I love to do started out as curiosities. I am afraid of heights, drowning (can't swim), and of the dark! But, I'm human - I'm curious why I love the feeling of a few seconds in the air when I fly off a jump and yet fear the height. I'm curious why riding a wave is like no other feeling in the world and yet I fear the strength of mother nature's embrace.

I've been asked why I model for the things I do. Well, I like you, live only once. Why the F not! I am shy and fear audiences and wonder how photos convey that...does it? hee hee...probably not.

Yes, it's okay to call me an OXYMORON.

Haha..if the subject caught your attention, it's probably because you're either from Pennsylvania or just a curious passer-by.  Anyhoot, although my trip last week was not so exciting at Seven Springs Ski Resort due to the unfortunate sleek ice that inhabited most of the mountain...this weekend at Liberty Mountain was refreshing.  And even though I do have to say conditions on the east coast SUCK compared to west coast...it's better than nothing.  Yes, I know I'm a Southern Cali snob...but hey, when I'm in Southern Cali..I'm a New York snob. 

Sunday I was the only girl on the mtn with a tank top on...hey it was hot out.  It was like 50 degrees and sunny.  Yeah, there were quite a bit of bare spots but the slush made for some nice rides.  Could've been better but, hey!  A day in the snow...can't beat that.

Just got a new setup this week!  Woohoo!  Since, I'm fairly better from my bronchitis, I'm headed for Seven Springs (Pennsylvania) tomorrow and Monday.  Hope all this warm weather this past week hasn't melted all the snow.

I will be riding my '06 Burton Feelgood 149 w/ '06 blue Burton Lexa bindings.  I got new boots for Christmas too (Thirty-Two) but they are a biatch to break-in.  I love the BOA system.  I'm lazy so I love how fast I can be ready to ride!  I rode in them a couple weekends ago and they nearly cut all circulation from my feet but, I was riding my old board.  Luckily with the new bindings I got, I can adjust the strap toward my ankle.  Love the toe straps too!  They don't cut circulation in my toes and the response is incredible.  This technology thing is amazing!  hee hee...I know it's silly but my old board and bindings are...well..OLD!  They're years old.  It's a Forum Directional 151 with OLD Ride Preston bindings.  Oldy but goodies.

Maybe I'll see you out there.  I plan on going home to L.A. next month and will be paying Bear Mountain and Snow Summit a few past due visits.  March or April will hopefully be Mammoth Mountain!  My schedules between modelling and snowboarding are conflicting...and honestly, I'd rather snowboard.  Is that bad?!  hee hee...I think I'll manage though.

cheers,

Maya