day 040: memories

I'm scared of what people are going to write. I could never run for public office and I know that. In fact some of the memories created recently are enough to ruin anyone's career. hahaha

Leave one memory that you and I share, the first thing that pops into your mind will do. It doesn't matter if you know me a little or a lot, anything you remember! Don't send an e-mail message, but leave a comment here. Next, re-post this in your notes and see who leaves a memory for you..

day 039: I've a feeling we're not in WeHo any more

I've always said that I live in West Hollywood, but technically it's Los Angeles, call it "West Hollywood Adjacent." There is literally a line on the sidewalk up the street that denotes Los Angeles/West Hollywood, but never did I think I lived in Fairfax (Miracle Mile/Park La Brea)??

I like the comment about living in "Melrose" or "Melrose Place" which is right down the street and opens up to a nice Farmer's Market on Sundays. :)

day 038: unfinished projects

"getting around to it" is an expression that many of us know all too well. Now I have time to get around to some of the unfinished projects in my apt. These are frames that are hanging in my living room... on the wall... sans pictures. Ooh, they've been up for... over a year. hahahaha I know what pictures I want to go in them. I have a scanner and a printer. Really, I have no excuse other than I didn't have time before, but, now, all I have is time. I should be happy that the wall is painted.

day 037: thai town

Irene couldn't make it to Karaoke, wait... I mean Irene made it to Karaoke, but couldn't find the room that we were in. I felt so bad when I saw all the messages on my phone the next day.

On Monday, she called and invited me for dinner tonight. We went to Thai Town, and for the life of me, I don't remember the name of the restaurant. It was delicious though, especially after a 3 hour workout today. I, of course, forgot to take a picture while we were there. On the way back I was being a total tourist taking pictures of all the tourist-y places on Hollywood Blvd. and Sunset Blvd. In the end, I opted for this picture of Irene. We were at the intersection of Sunset & La Cienega. You can see Los Angeles in the background.

day 036: reality

I feel like I'm on summer vacation. For most of my life, I've been in school and have always had summer vacations that was up until 4 years ago, (wait, I mean almost 5 years ago) when I started working full time. Then it was three weeks vacation plus one week of sick, from 3 months vacation to one month.

Anyway, I found this tip bucket at Wahoo's Fish Tacos and decided to take a picture. It's very telling of these economic times.

day 035: The gift & 34 km

Since I've been laid-off I've been trimming the excess fat off of my bills, and that meant my gym membership. :( It's ironic to think that at a time where I have so much time to go to the gym I can't, because of the sacrifice. Well one of my birthday gifts was two months of my gym membership. This is the best gift. I love it and love my friend, Fish, for doing this for me.

My birthday has been a three day celebration, and I love it. It's also been three days of dehydration, so I've been trying to keep up with replenishing my body. I woke up kinda late this morning. Went to the gym late, but was pleasantly surprised by the hot trainer. He kept me on the treadmill for 40min and at the gym for an hour and a half, and he's not even my trainer. He's just good eye candy. hahaha

The gym was followed by an enjoyable lunch with two phenomenal women where I remembered that back in December I made a goal that I would ride 34km on my birthday. So I rushed home, checked the pressure in my tires, filled my water bottles and went out for a ride along the beach. It was so beautiful, but I haven't been on my bike since I got sick right before Thanksgiving, and this coupled with the gym: my legs feel like jelly. I'm gonna sleep like a baby tonight, but for now, I have to prep for dinner. :)

THANK YOU TO EVERYONE FOR MAKING MY BIRTHDAY EXTRA SPECIAL THIS YEAR!!!

day 034: and the Oscar goes to...

moi? I won the Oscar Pool with a total of 16 correct picks. I did watch all of the Best Picture nominations and all of the big categories: Actor, Actress (you should definitely watch Frozen River), Supporting Actress, Supporting Actor. All of those free screenings helped. I wonder if I can get into the Vanity Fair party in my 'hood with this award? hahaha

Vanessa and Alex hosted a glamor filled Oscar party with delicious food and great company. I was the emotional one. I'm a cryer, yes I get emotional during the show. The "In Memoriam"... how can you not tear up? Heath Ledger? forget it.

The show:
I liked Hugh Jackman as host, primarily because he's hot. JK He's a very talented man.

I loved how they presented the awards with the five former winner's and I hope they continue this.

I loved the Best Picture montage with former Best Picture winners.

Favorite moments:
"Domo arigoto Mr. Roboto" Kuni Kato blurted this when accepting his Oscar for Best Short Film, Animated.... awesome!!

Ben Stiller's impression of Joaquin Phoenix (I watched that Letterman interview and it was a mess)

Kate Winslet's dad whistling

Kate Winslet talking to Meryl Streep in her acceptance speech

Sean Penn's acceptance speech. I wanted Mickey Rourke to win, because his performance was amazing in The Wrestler. Sean Penn's portrayal of Harvey Milk is wonderful, but he's truthful in his statement, "...I know how hard I make it to appreciate me." He's not a very nice person, but I liked that he brought up gay marriage.

Slumdog Millionaire winning for Best Picture. This is an absolutely beautiful film in a beautiful country.

Fashion:
loved Kate Winslet's everything: hair, dress, make-up...she looked like Grace Kelly

Natalie Portman's pink dress: The bold color was beautiful and her hair was amazing.

Awkward Moment:
Why did they keep showing Brangelina when Jennifer Aniston was presenting?