GO WILDCATS!

soo let me just say that this one will be good...first off these last two days have been crazy.

Thursday I am driving to work and I hear that Farrah Fawcett died, which was very sad but she not really my generation so it wasnt that big of a deal to me. My aga and I were keeping updated with twitter becasue work was kinda slow and she tells me Michael Jackson had a heart attack, I think man thats crazy, thinking that would be weird if he were to die too, but you dont think that because celebrities always seem invincable, but then an hour later or sowe got the news. OMG micheal jackson died! and we all were in disbelief. how could that be, theres no way! twitter and facebook were going crazy, TMZ was the first to report it and the whole agency you could hear just grow load in awe and amazement. The king of pop really dead? there were reports saying no hes in a coma and not confirmed but once it was we didnt really know what to say. it was very powerful and just unreal. the radio stations all were playing his songs, which was awesome! but just crazy to watch cnn show the copter wheel out his body to send to the morgue. Great loss. Very sad. that night my aunt had her book club. we just hung out and talked about work and random shows and familes and such.

ook soo heres where it gets crazy! Friday, work summer party at Kathleens place, great place outside for our picnic and food, pretty much everyone came and we had a great time playing bocce ball in the yard, grilling out, fruit galore. They are so much fun to hang out with. One of the planners reminds me so much of Tyler Jackson, they way he dresses/looks, his demeanor, everything its very weird. I was there for a good 5 hours then I needed to leave to get ready for Cierras Bday party which i was so excited to see her and had no idea of what to expect. So i find this place in Valley Village, The Fifth cocktail bar and it looks liek a little hole in the wall next to a liquor store across from a motel just you wouldnt think anything of it, I was probably the first to arrive and I called Rachel to talk to her becausei didnt know anyone or if there was anyone there for the party already. after about half and hour more and more people just started to pour in, i started noticing some familiar faces from tv, chilli from the oc and kyle howard were there and i started talkign to some of cierras old co workers who were very nice. We are all just waiting for her to arrive and then brittany snow walks in, so i immediately text my brother to inform him his love has arrive, i knew they were good friends so there was a high chance she would be there, but then i see it, its zac efron, like really? I was blown away, i was so star struck and was trying not to look it because I was probably the only one there who was, because i guess its a normal thing out here. But man i couldnt even text a full sentence to rachel it was just in blurbs but man that was very cool. they all look pretty much the same as the do on tv just a lot smaller height wise. So cierra walked in and was overwhelmingly surprised and just completely knocked back, he boyfriend is awesome they are my new favorite couple, im so happy for her! It was so great to see her and we are planning lunch to catch up since she was torn for attention the whole night. I was able to meet some great new people and just enjoy everything that came about last night. That kid evan that was in never back down and the jurassic park 3 kid were both drunk and there, the greek crew. Then you start to think as these "celebs" meet new people and say "oh hey im zac nice to meet you" are they thinking like psh this obviously knows who i am why am i introducing myself. I held back the urge to shoult GO WILDCATS as i overheard zac talking about playing some ball with a friend! or maybe ZAC GETCHA HEAD IN THE GAME! im sure he would have really appreciated that. ha I got to talk to kyle for a bit about nothing really but hes adoreable, not very tall either. very skater surfery. not someone i would think LC would date but he seemed really sweet. Im still a little overwhelmed at what just happned last night so im sorry if im repeating myself or not making sense. what a night. tonight is the cocktail party here at the loft so ive got to do some tidying up for that. Ill check in later gator!

Peace&AwholeLottaLove

I'm in LA Trick

So i walk into work this morning and walk down a pink carpet, i dont know what they are doing, something for the peoples choice awards is what i here, but how fun! Anyways, this week has been kind of slow as far as working wise because everyone just got back Wednesday. And when they did come back, we all went to lunch at the Buffalo Club, because one of the planners, Chris, was leaving. How delicious though, I had an amazing beet salad and falafel patties and the dessert omg it was this yummy dark and milk chocolate cookie/bar thing and a sundae. HEAVEN! But that was so interesting to just sit there and listen to them talk about how they feel about clients or other accounts and whatnot, it was actually the first time that it really dawned on me that these were the people that actually were making these big time ads we see on TV/magazines/etc. Very Cool. Tuesday we had our intern BBQ, that was nice getting to socialize with everyone. I think most made it there to Sarahs. She has a cute house right across from the agency she really scored with that! Perfect location and size. I cooked dinner last night for Veronica, made a pretty good BBQ chicken pizza flatbread. makes all the difference with gouda (mah favorites gouda). :) but tonight is "book club" with some of Veronicas friends. Ill go to the gym for a quick cardio session before I head out there. Also tomorrow is the work summer party followed by Cierras bday surprise! I am really excited for that because I havnt seen her in soo long!! Cant wait to catch up! That was so nice of her boyfriend to invite me, especially not even knowing who I am. Very nice! So now to figure out what today has planned here...peace out! 

Summer Is Here Officially

So lots to update, its been a week! The sun finally came out and it was on the first official day of summer, Sunday, Fathers Day! Today was the first day I have awoken to actually SEEING the sun, so that was nice. :) 

Alrighty so last week at Chiat, I finished the activation day stuff for Earthgrains via PPT and now onto whatever is next. Its still been pretty quiet around here with the guys gone. Thursday Chiat had their basketball game against Deutsch agency, apparently it was a BIG deal because Deutsch usually always loses and this time they had postponed it to practice more and they had 17 guys and a big campaign wrapped around this event, there were tshirts and wigs and scantily clad dressed cheerleaders. They put ALOT of effort into the game...to lose. Because we won by 1 point! it was a nail biter though - for a company game. We were down by like 11 at most and ended up coming back in the 4th quarter. Some Deutsch fans were WAY to into the game and a little over the top, like their job depended on the win. It was fun though to see everyone together cheering on their team. 

Friday was the Grizzly Bear show, awesome, they are truly spectacular live. The show was very mellow and not as entertaining as I would have liked but I really enjoyed watching them, and the Wiltern was an awesome venue as well. 

Saturday we ran some errands around town, $2 Tees @ Old Navy! limit 5/customer - so I got 5. What an awesome deal. Trader Joes to pic up some snacks, I made some pasta salad for the picnic movie. We went to Hollywood Forever Cemetery to watch The Graduate. Great movie, I had never seen it. It was so cool though, you go around 6 to wait in line before they open the gates, while mass amounts of people add to the line you can begin your picnic, chairs and coolers and suitcases and everything you couls imagine to bring for a over the top picnic was there. Once the gates open at 730 you walk through the cemetery to an open field and set up "camp" on the lawn in front of the side of a building where they project the movie. The movie doesnt start till 9 so you and friends have time for drinks and food and socializing. Music is played before and after the movie, and this DJ was rockin with the oldies tunes! I felt like I was in a lesser Woodstock, the aroma of weed blowing about and hippies dancing freely, good times!! I would love another trip there, maybe they will have one when Rachel comes (if she comes). That would be very fun. 

Sunday - Beach Volleyball!! After a whole week of gray clouds and sprinkles, the skies opened up on Fathers Day/1st Day of Summer & allowed us to continue to play beach volleyball in Venice. We had a much bigger crowd this time but not everyone played, it was more of a relaxing lazy day. I got a little more sun on my back then I expected, I had my dress on too playing vlleyball because it was cold when the wind blew. Some of the interns joined us too so that was great! Hopefully we can get more to come out next time. I was exhausted by the time we got home and started crashing at 8! I got a great nights sleep though. lemme tell ya! 

OOH I also finished watching Arrested Development! So funny, pretty much sums up Nathan & Justin and all their antics, now I understand a lot more of their little jokes...HIM?...but now I am fully prepared for when the movie comes out. 

So that was pretty much a sum up of last weeks events ...many more to come, I actually have pictures from this weekend too!! so I will post some of those when I get them.

Peace&Love

Some more LA Riots??

So to keep you non sportheads up to date, the Lakers unfortunately won the championship.(onlu because Magic like to choke last minute) Afterward riots of people in LA began lighting trashcans on fire, throwing rocks into bus windows, also they looted a rare sneaker store...sooo maybe its just me but that a fabulous way to celebrate a victory-be demolishing your winning town. Anyways these past few days at work have picked up and now I'm working on Earthgrains Direction Stimulus stuff, my first main project. woohoo! Jimmy Dean has video shoots Thurs and Friday and most people are out of town so the place is very quiet. 

As for the weekend and misc things, went to see IAMX at El Rey on Friday night, one of Veronicas friends got me a ticket to join them, I went in having no idea as to who I would be seeing or what kind of music it would be or anything...we walk up and I am really upset I didnt bring my ripped red stockings and studded black leather tube dress! Everyone was gothed out, HOT TOPIC galore! It was so entertaining to just sit there and watch these peoples outfits or costumes who knows? Some described the crowd as goth couture. The band wasnt bad, they put on a great show and they maintained great beats through out each song, I surprisingly enjoyed it. Saturday not much went on till the nighttime. We went to a few bars before hitting up a party in Bel-Air, which was apparently "lame" and one i should not judge LA status on. I could have cared less, I was having fun just going around seeing new things and how others live their lives. There was definitely a diverse group of people at this party, another great people watching opportunity. Then Sunday we went to The Grove and The Farmers Market after getting a mani/pedi. We ate at the farmers market at some French Crepe place, it was delicious! I created my own crepe with turkey swiss tomato and mushroom...mmm! While we were there I couldnt help but notice a lovely boy come sit next to us and then what was even lovelier was when he spoke - Australian words came out! Rachel, you and I, seriously haha. Just proves that Aussies are pretty much all attractive and if they aren't their accent will tell you otherwise. 

So my third week has begun and I am working on this project at Chiat, Trivia night was last and we pretty much got poned again - stupid Rivers category. I did get a chance to check out the Bally by work and I will say, much better, bigger, no hassel parking (free valet!!) Ill be going there today to continue my summer workout regime. Friday is Grizzly Bear! I am so excited to see them because I am new to their fan base and love what they do. Oh and tomorrow I can download iPhone software! I will be sure to let everyone know how awesome it is (fingers crossed). Well until then...im out

Peace&Love

Magic Win

Magic Win!!! well they won their first game in a playoff championship! Tonight is the fourth game, hopefully they can pull out another win to tie the series!! :) ..yankees suck, I'm really glad they can't beat boston UGH!. Alright so work has been great this week, theres more and more for me to do, I'm getting to know everyone better and I love it here. I've sat in on meetings and pitches and brainstorming session. More PPTs and yesterday at our intern breakfast the intelligence department came in and spoke. Very informative and will be extremely useful to know how to use all the resources we have available to us. Tuesday they had an art show here, well kind of...its really just a bunch of large flyer-like pieces hung up with phrases on them. There were snacks and beverages available and free little books and samples of his (AB) art. Some are actually interesting and pretty cool. I also scored a sweet surfing magazine that I have used to decorate my space a little more, have it become more personalized! Yesterday, we babysat Wednesday. a little yellow lab puppy that was omg ADORABLE!!! Today after work is one of Veronicas friends birthdays, its down in Santa Monica at a little wine bar/restaurant. I have no idea of any plans this weekend yet soo can't really comment on that yet...check in later...GO MAGIC!! 

Peace&Love

Monday Monday

So today started my second week at Chiat. Everyone was busy with meetings and pitches. I sat in on a costume pitch for Jimmy Dean and then did some research on viral/digital advertising. I had to run out and buy a bunch of lunchmeat at Ralphs (the Publix of the West coast apparently). I had like 12 things of lunchmeat when I checked out so I'm sure I looked PRETTY COOL! I don't know what it is about Mondays but the traffic is never bad on Mondays going and coming from work. Which is pretty sweet. I got home in decent time and went to work out at Bally, uhmm yeah like everyone else and their mom or should I say con sus mamas porque Ballys de Macys Plaza es muy hispanic. It was so crowded I couldn't even lift weights because there were none available. So now I'm thinking of rescheduling my work out times to maybe before I head to work at like 7am and get them done for  the day or try out the Bally that is down by Chiat and see if it is as crowded after 530. That pretty much sums up my Monday...exciting I know! 

Peace&Love

First Week

So I had my first official week in LA & at Chiat! So far so good. Everything has been wonderful, minus the weather but it was actually very sunny on Sunday, perfect for the beach. An overview of what I have done so far...

Saturday: Arrived, V picked me up, loft is super cool! We went to eat brunch at this amazing place, I don't remember the name but it was delicious. That night I was so tired and just passed out.

Sunday: We went on a hike in Griffth ?? park. It was really cloudy but I was happy it wasn't scorching hot for the hike. 

Monday: Chiat but really didn't start till Wednesday, who knew Wednesdays were the official beginning of the week...but i met everyone got set up on my computer. LOVE IT! It's so casual and fun here, its awesome. Trivia night - art history super hard, but nailed the Titanic questions!

Tuesday: Didn't really do anything all day because I didn't have work so I hung around the loft, organizing things and downloading some music and watching TV. 

Wednesday: First day of interning. We had the intern breakfast (every Wed.) I got to meet the others, I am the only one on Sara Lee so its pretty cool. The breakfast was great. I did some research and a powerpoint for Jimmy Dean Sausage. Thats pretty much all I was able to do. Afterwards worked out with Veronicas trainer, she was good!

Thursday: They had GfK Roper Reports presentations that I attended, the main one, moms, and food/beverage/diets. They were pretty interesting and I got to learn more of the trends and see how things work. I also started industry reports that I will do every week/two weeks. Cool stuff. After work, went and saw UP in 3D. That was a really cute movie and actually kind of funny for an animated movie. So expensive though-movies! Ge'ez!

Friday: No work on Fridays!! Joined Bally's gym because not working out was driving me absolutely insane. Very happy about that. Went to Wurschuch ? Im not even going to attempt to spell that correctly but it is a amazing little like dive place that serves only brats/sausage and beer and fries and it was sooo good. I got the vegetarian italian! Delicious! & the fries are unbelievable. My dad would LOVE that place. Someone should write it in to Diners, Drive-Ins, & Dives. (there is always a line) 

Saturday: We went on another gorgeous hike in Runyan, the day was really nice too and I got some great views of all of LA all the way down to the ocean! Just gorgeous. Got dinner at an Indian place, it was the first time I actually did not know what I was eating. It was alright, very strachy carbs but for the most part everyone enjoyed their meal. Then we went to go see The Hangover. OMG that movie is hilarious! I really didn't think it would be funny and I wasn't going to see it but she had already bought the tickets. We saw it in the dome down in Hollywood or something. Huge screen but man o man what a funny funny movie. I highly suggest to go see it. 

Sunday:  BEACH, Venice Beach to be exact. What a great place. I loved it; the beach, characters, entertainment, shops, everything was just awesome. We played volleyball with some of Veronica's friends. That was a lot of fun, its been forever since I have played. The water was freeeeezing and down by the ocean it was really windy and a little chilly but I did get sun. Went to eat at this Swiss place which was good and then home to watch the Magic f it up at the last second, literally! Hopefully they can win the next 3 home games and make this series somewhat challenging and entertaining. 

Alrighty well that was a sum up of my first week in LA, and like I said, so far so good! 

Peace&<3