Good day, Mr. Holmes!

“Just curious, Alex…and please, take no offense, but those shoes you’re wearing: are they made for riding a Vespa scooter along the Italian countryside?”

Ah yes, he’s got jokes. The shoes I was wearing were beat up FeiYues from my Wushu competition days, and the person asking me was none other than one of the wittiest personalities in Hollywood (and very simply, such an awesome guy!), Mr. Robert Downey, Jr.

I’ve admired Robert’s work for quite some time (more recently Kiss Kiss Bang Bang, Due Date, Tropic Thunder, and of course the Ironman movies) but this time I got to be a part of the process! My good friend MarkosRounthwaite called and asked if I’d be interested in helping him and Fight Choreographer/Wing Chun Master Eric Orum in developing one of the sequences for the upcoming second installment of Sherlock Holmes, “A Game of Shadows.” Um. YES PLEASE.

The great thing about working with Robert is that he works incredibly hard and is absolutely disciplined through one of his main focuses in life, martial arts. The tie that binds! Coming up with the choreography was such a creative experience and working with the guys was nothing short of a blast. Check out the movie, hitting theaters on December 16, 2011!

Puerto Ricooooo!

It’s a rarity that I ever slow down, but every so often a shark needs to stretch out his fins and swim a couple laps with his fellow marine buddies!

Puerto Rico's just as beautiful upside down

Over a year ago, one of my best friends and I were sitting at a taco stand along the San Diego coastline discussing his wedding plans. The conventional ceremony was obviously an option, but extraordinary people propose exciting adventures for any occasion! Thus, he and his wife got married in BEAUTIFUL Puerto Rico!

During my stay in Old San Juan, my friends and I kayaked in the pitch black darkness of a new moon night in the bioluminescent bays, surfed the tropically warm Atlantic Ocean waves, and brought the "Bernie" back (be forewarned, it’s a dance for the grown and sexy ha)!

the boys and their boards

paddling into the deep blue sea

testing out the planking fad.
...on a castle wall.

let's flyyy!

Traveling to great places, making new friends, spending the best times with old pals, celebrating every moment to the fullest...living in love!

triple (GQ) Bernies @ Casa De España

Concrete Jungle Where Dreams Are Made Of...

New York City has housed me three times in the past few months and I ain’t got no shame! Why would I when I’m visiting (in my humble opinion) THE GREATEST CITY IN THE WORLD! After all, it is the city that birthed me!

Several things have brought me back to the Big Apple recently…work, meetings, shows, promo events, and (of course) my friends and family! It’s such an amazing city full of timeless awe and I discover something new every time.

Tamara, myself, and my best friends!

Upon my first arrival I met up with my friend Tamara Levinson, one of the stars of Fuerza Bruta and my choreographer for the Britney Spears project in which I moved my body like a snake! She helped develop the crazy imaginative show with an Argentinian flare and every moment keeps you fully engaged. It entertains completely and magnificently and its grand finale is like the party you’ve always wanted to go to!

The most fun I've ever had watching someone else swim overhead

Even the pups have style

My second time around out I caught the tail end of Fashion Week. Every individual has such an eclectic artistry and how it manifests itself is equally unique. Just walking down the street in Manhattan is like watching a runway show (please refer to one of my favorite documentaries this year, Bill Cunningham New York)! 

Sporting my 'hipster/photographer' look

Three’s a charm and no doubt I experienced the charms of New York City to the fullest! I checked out the architectural marvel of Highline Park, passing by some wickedly dressed cosplayers from the New York Comic Con! Insane amounts of creativity! Cheers to the Comic world…love you guys and dolls!

It was a gorgeous day so I after the Highline I hiked uptown to Central Park where I took a nice stroll (aka got completely lost).

Lastly I hopped on the A-C-E to the World Trade Center Site. The lines for the Memorial were really long, but a visit to the Tribute WTC Visitors Center co-founded by Lee Ielpi was totally worth the trip. I heard his story on NPR one Sunday morning and was so moved by his strength that I had to see it. If you get a chance, definitely check it out. There’s truly great power and honor in the humble memorial.

"Love conquers all."

A city fueled by passion, inspiration, and love.

Very simply, I love New York.