What a week last week! I once thought that being unemployed meant having little to do… I was so wrong! I’ve been so busy this week that I’m now finally doing my recap!
Monday, 8/17 – It was so long ago I can hardly remember! Hmmm. Oh yes, Scharff & Synda came down to Glendale. Synda & I got mani/pedicures while Scharff wandered Brand Blvd. Then, we went to Trader Joe’s to buy dinner and wine.
Once back up at the Palace, we had dinner and wine. Afterward, we went down to Lucky Strike to go bowling, bringing Dorwart with us. Fun day!!!
Tuesday, 8/18 – Slept in, did a photo shoot with Athena & Cristofer in Downtown LA, then went to Bar Trivia. My team came in last place again, but it was still a great night. The photo shoot was phenomenal too!
Wednesday, 8/19 – Slept in even later, edited photos, picked up Laury and went to the Roxy to see Jay’s band play, then went to Koji’s for the filming of Just Nikki (Porn Star, Nikki Jayne’s, Reality Show). I was an extra and sang karaoke in the shoot.
It was a pretty crazy night. Nikki is insane and can’t keep her clothes on! That’s a porn star for ya! My sister was producing and directing; and, she did a damn good job wrangling drunk people and porn stars all day / night!
Thursday, 8/20 – Ran errands, went to Pasadena with Evaun to see Ponyo! After, we went to the Farmer’s Market and had lunch and ice cream! Then, I went shopping and met Megan at my place to make vegetarian “cheese steaks” and watch Psych! Once Megan went home, I watched Totoro with Gigi.
Friday, 8/21 – Picked up Lyse, KC, and Dad at Lyse’s and drove to the Tutor House in Santa Monica for lunch. Gavin met us there.
After, Lyse & I went to the shooting range with Paul and I fired a gun for the first time. I did an amazing job!!! I shot into the heart 4 times and into the neck once… intentionally! I impressed Paul (who’s been shooting for months) and the guys who worked there! Watch out world, don’t mess with me!!! Josef was so impressed after seeing the video that he may rewrite my role from nice girl to bad ass (in his future first movie)!
After the gun range, I fed the cats then picked up Heather to head to Elysia’s for her birthday dinner. Dinner was awesome, thanks KC! The party was really great… people, conversations, booze, atmosphere – truly a great night!
Saturday, 8/22 – Met Lyse in Pasadena for a wedding. She performed, I photographed. It was a great wedding, lots of fun! After, met Laury in Downtown LA to see a free concert in Pershing Square: Toad the Wet Sprocket (one of my favorite bands ever)! They played “Whatever I Fear” 2nd!!! I was so happy!!!
It was somewhat bittersweet though. Three years ago this week was the last time I saw them, and immediately afterward, I went to Elysia’s for the Symposium. John was there… and we were “being cute” according to Elysia. We hadn’t started dating yet. On the way back to Hollywood from Toad, Laury & I drove past Sunset Junction, which (3 years ago) was the first time John & I ever went out… to see the Eels – ended up being our “unofficial first date.” Seems like a million years ago now…
Anyhow, next on the list for Saturday night was Koji’s for karaoke; but first, Laury & I got a dessert crepe at the French Crepe next door to Koji’s. I sang “Whatever I Fear” by Toad, “Everybody Knows” by Concrete Blonde, and “Here is Gone” by the Goo Goo Dolls. I enjoyed hanging out with Lyse, Kyle, KC, Nick, Brandon, Daryl, Holly, Chris L, James (dj), and (of course) Laury… oh, and my new friend Mark, who’s a Koji’s regular on Saturday / Karaoke nights!
Sunday, 8/23 – Slept in, then drove to Calamigos Ranch in Malibu to shoot and perform a wedding. My friend James drove down from Santa Barbara to shoot with me. What a venue! This is my favorite so far that I have ever been to, ever! It was truly beautiful! The couple was super fun and loved to dance! It was a Jewish / Peruvian wedding – what a mix!!! 🙂