February 2010
28 posts
Day 31 - Westwood and Back
I told myself I would have an adventure today and I did. The day started out a little slow and I didn’t know what to expect. My roommate got home from a long day at work starving and I was too, so we decided on going down to Westwood. I had never been and I really enjoyed the nice drive out there. We went to Chili’s, which some of you back home might think is no big deal, but I was...
January 2010
30 posts
Day 30 - Mexican in LA
So today was kind of chill, I did a little job hunting early in the day. I spent some time at the house and called my grandma back home to wish her a happy birthday, she cracks me up. Then later on in the night I met Courtney and her boyfriend Joel at El Coyote to try their cheese enchiladas and margaritas. I wasn’t too impressed with the enchiladas but the rice and beans were good. It was a...
Day 29 - Quick Detour
Today did not go at all as planned. I was suppose to go hang out with a friend of mine from Texas that lives out here, but I actually never heard from her all day. I decided to not let the day go to waste so I went for a walk to job hunt. After the job hunting I took a short walk to Larchmont for a nice deserved dinner at Village Pizza. I swear you can never go wrong with anything you order from...
Day 28 - Brunch, Dinner and Treats
Today was pretty relaxing and nice. Started the day with some brunch outside of Blu Jam with the roommate. I came home to work on a few online job applications, which ended up in taking a nap. Then I walked through Koreatown for some Carl’s Jr. dinner and finished my night off with some chocolate chip ice cream. I think tomorrow should be really interesting if everything goes as...
Day 27 - Public Transportation
Today was a great day, I spent most of the time in the sunshine with my roommate walking around The Grove and Farmers Market. While at Farmers Market I got to go on top of the parking garage and see an amazing view of all of LA and it was really beyond amazing to me. Later on in the day I had to take the bus and metro rail to North Hollywood to pick up a package. I was really nervous since...
Day 26 - Walk Here, Walk There
Today started out with some kind of bad news here about job stuff. I like to think when a day starts bad, there isn’t anywhere to go but up from there. I decided to take myself for a walk before the rain and clouds rolled in. I don’t think I have ever walked this much in my life. Well I mean besides my days of playing competitive golf. I actually enjoy it though, it feels so good to be...
Day 25 - Red Red Wine
Today was not that eventful, just lots of online applications, a few phone calls about job inquiries and a late night text with Greer about life in LA. I felt the need to have a glass of red wine and watch some TV before going to bed.
You know the song, “Red Red Wine”? Most people know the chorus of “you make me feel so fine”. I find the first opening lyrics a little more...
Day 24 - First time to Amoeba
So today was great, I got to watch the Saints win the NFC Championship. I also had Courtney come over to hang out and take me out to Space 15 Twenty and Amoeba. I was a little excited about going to Amoeba since I had never been and everyone is always talking about it. Then we ended the night at my favorite spot, Larchmont, to have some cupcakes and ice cream. I have to do something a little...
Day 23 - Hey Neighbor
So the sunshine finally came out today and I was so excited to go for a walk and explore, maybe take a few pictures. The only problem was that I was exhausted and a little sore from the walk I had last night. So I rested up most of the day and took a walk later in the afternoon. There has been this dog that hangs out at a house down the street every day and is so friendly. He wanted to play fetch...
Day 22 - Shwayze at The Roxy
I spent most of the day inside since the rain and hail was coming down. Then I went to the Beverly Center to look around for some places that might be hiring. The night came and I went out to The Roxy Theater on Sunset to see Shwayze. I am lucky enough that these guys have always been supportive of my photography back in Texas and were nice enough to give me a photo pass for the show. Its funny...
Day 21 - Trapped Indoors
So today was the worse storm to hit LA in some time, or at least that’s what I’m told. I mean the wind was crazy, there was a little hail and of course the lighting and thunder were in effect. My friend Courtney and I had been talking about hanging out and doing a little shoot, but when this storm came through it really limited us to staying inside the house and figure out something...
Day 20 - Adventures at Target
So, I learned another lesson today. I learned that you shouldn’t carry a professional digital camera everywhere you go. Sometimes it gets you in a lot of trouble, like today. The weather was annoying and so my roommate and I decided to go to Target and buy a few things. I have become very use to carrying my camera where ever I go and Target was a perfect chance to take pictures for my photo...
Day 19 - Its been a week
So its officially been a week of me living in LA. I have learned a few lessons while being in this city. Such as, not everything people have told me in my past and even recently is true. Most of the people in this city are full of it and only talk a big game and fake friendships. There are a few girls I use to consider friends that I won’t name, that I’m sure are the most fake people I...
Day 18 - Village Pizzeria
So I’ve been here for about a week and so far my favorite place to eat is this little pizza joint about a mile from my place. The place is on Larchmont with is actually this cool street with a ton of shops and little hipsters walking around. My roommate works in one of those shops, so when the rain finally let up, I took a walk down the street to have an early dinner and visit the roommate...
Day 17 - Gloomy Sunday
Well I woke up early today, but for some reason the weather just never let up and it rained the entire day. It doesn’t make it easy to walk anywhere, so I decided to just stay in all day and watch some football and movies. The entire day I saw the commercial for the Big Carl Combo, so I had to go and get one! I was suppose to go to NoHo and visit a friend to get a few things done but that...
Day 16 - Crazy Sushi and It Boys
So I was invited by friend Katie Cecil to The Roxy and see her friends band It Boys play. My roommate Katie and I went out for some happy hour sushi before I had to be there. I met up with Katie Cecil, Sophia and Brandt at The Roxy and listened to the DJ spin a few tracks, saw an opener perform, ran into the guys from Bless the Fall and all around had a great time.
Day 15 - My First Shoot of 2010
Well its actually been awhile since I’ve had a chance to go out and do a shoot with a friend. Today was the first day I had the chance to do one not only this year but while living in LA, with my best friend Elizabeth McLaughlin. It was such a fun experience walking around my neighborhood just shooting around and even having a “celebrity moment” while doing the shoot. I’m...
Day 14 - Lazy Days in Los Angeles
So I decided to spend the day with my roomie and do a little more exploring around town. Though we kind of just went to the spots I already knew. I did get to see some new things, like Elliott Smiths mural and hang out in Los Feliz and Silverlake. I saw my dream car and a totally random but cool mini woody. Then Katie took me to have lunch at Barney’s Beanery and it had such a cool...
Day 13 - Sights while job hunting
I spent most of my day out and about looking for a job, which allowed me to really get to walk around and get to see so much of some cool spots close to my place. I started the day at The Grove early in the morning and made my way to have lunch at Farmers Market, then down to Samy’s Camera and then up Fairfax to all the cool shops, then back down Fairfax to Melrose. So Fairfax is awesome, it...
Day 12 - Welcome to LA
The packing felt like it never ended and no matter what I would put in my bags, I just kept feeling like I was forgetting something. The time came to leave to the airport and the farewell was a bit depressing with a gloomy, cold and raining morning. Lucky for me though my plane rides were so empty and I got to have entire row seating to myself, which I have to say is the only way to fly if...
Day 11 - Las Vegas Cafe
So as my last request for a meal, I asked my parents if we could go to Las Vegas Cafe. Now for those that are not from Harlingen, which is probably 99% of you. This resturant has been in my home town since the beginning and it has some of the best Tex-Mex food and the most affordable prices you will ever find in the country! I use to go with my dad before school when I was in elementary and have...
Day 10 - Last Day In McAllen
So today was my official last day in McAllen before my big move to Los Angeles. I don’t know what I am going to do without my great friends, specially the ones that took the time to come out to dinner at Olive Garden to wish me the best and say good bye. It really was kind of awkward telling some of my friends bye, knowing that I am not going to see them again for a very long time. I mean...
Day 9 - A Day with Monikapolitan
So I spent most of the day visiting with Monikapolitan at her house. I was glad to be able to see her seeing that she was feeling horrible from developing dry socket after getting her wisdom teeth extraction. We didn’t really do much but watch a movie and I sat there on her laptop working on pictures. She told me that if I took a picture of her that I better put a chipmunk face over hers and...
Day 8 - Its a 100 Monkeys
So, I am a little late with this entry because I was in a hurry last night and forgot to bring my laptop with me on my trip to McAllen this week. I am so lucky to have the amazing Monikapolitan as a friend and let me come over to do a quick update for my blog. I spent most of day running a few errands and chopping all my hair off and then took myself to see the 100 Monkeys play in McAllen. You...
Day 7 - Texas Pride
I really didn’t get to do all the things I had planned to for today. I spent most of the day running errands for my mom since she is still under the weather. I did get to spend some time with my dads side of the family tonight by going over and watching the BCS Championship and have some amazing food. The night didn’t end too well with Texas losing but they did the best with what they...
Day 6 - First Ebay Auction
So with the move, comes having to let go of a few things. I had been planning for awhile to sell my extra camera but being a pack rat, its hard to do such a thing! Finally today while cleaning my closet, I decided to do it and put my first Digital SLR on Ebay for the world to bid on. Its actually my first time ever to sell something on Ebay so I’m kind of scared and excited about that haha....
Day 5 - Betsyville
Earlier today I woke up and did all sorts of things that were on my list of errands. I even got to see an old friend for some sushi. While driving home I saw this field that I always pass by and thought that I need to take picture in it before I move, so I went to my house, grabbed my camera and tripod and did just that.
Later on in the night my friend Danielle called to asked if I’d go...
Day 4 - Sort, Wash, Pack...
So I started the day productive with working on some HTML for this little blog and a little on my other site. Then tried to relax with watching a movie, which caused me to ended up not leaving the house today. I decided that I should start sorting all my clothes out and washing everything for my move. Its been really hard to figure out how I am going to take all my camera equipment with me. I...
Day 3 - Good Fortune
I spent a lot of time working on my laptop today and thinking of how things will be changing soon. After way too many hours sitting in my room, I decided to go pick up some sushi. To my surprise when I got home, there were two fortune cookies for me and so perfect for my current situation.
Day 2 - Lets Go Crazy...
I needed to get out of the house and walk around today, so I did a little antique and thrift store shopping. I end up not getting anything since I need to save my money for the move, but I saw these two completely different and it made me think of how amazing somethings that are so old can be so classic and never truly go out of style or not still have some appeal.
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Day 1 - New Year's 2010
After the clock stuck twelve I left my family to go out and meet some friends for a early morning party that started at around 3am and did not end till around 7 in the morning. I purposely forgot to take my camera to the party so that I could bring in this new year to enjoy the festivities, but as most know I can’t help but take pictures. So I took out my little 35mm film camera and snapped...