NEW CAR!!!!!!

Hi again! After a lot of Research, Stress and dealing with weirdo Sales People, I have finally bought my new car! I know that to some people this might not sound like a big deal - but for me it most definitely is. It's my first "big" purchase but I think most of you would have been quite proud of me. I would walk into the dealerships knowing everything from invoice prices on all the cars (I was interested in - not all of them, that would have been silly) to what what the dealerships advertisement costs were. Ahhh yes, an informed consumer :) Enough on that...the car is:

2007 Toyota Yaris
It's Red (as you can see), spunky and gets amazing gas mileage - I'm still on my first tank so I will keep you updated on that. :)
And hey, it's an Automatic! Halle -freakin-luia because I think my left leg is quite worn out from all the stop and go traffic in LA. Soo, anytime anyone wants to come out to visit me - you can ride in my lovely new car!!!!!!!

P.S. It's not the sales people that suck - but the Finance Manager - man alive, that's the worst part of it.

A year in review...

Well, being in LA has definitely been a very interesting experience for me. Many ups and downs - filmed a few movies, shot a national commercial, worked at random places such as UCLA - met some very lovely people throughout all this time. I travelled - NY, Minneapolis, Hawaii, Tahoe, Ames, Santa Cruz, Mariposa, Arizona...oh and everything between NY and California on my drive here!

I'm not moving this year - not even out of my apartment which is a huge step as I have moved 6 times in the last 5 years. Maybe I'm growing up...nah, I just don't want to pack any boxes right now :) Plus, my next move will be back to Europe - think I've exhausted my cities in the US. :)

P.S. I'm off to NY next weekend! WOOHHOOO! Can't wait to see everyone there!

My friend Megan came to visit...

pics from Universal Studios

My lovely friend Megan, whom I met while I was in Hawaii decided to visit me for a few days on her way back to the Island. Sooo lovely to have her here! It's amazing what can happen when you have a girl visit here - I didn't have to do much of anything. My great friend Damon (along with Nathan and Steve) took care of arranging a private tour of Universal Studios, a party at the Roosevelt Hotel in Hollywood and much laughter. I took care of driving around and showing the sights - and driving some more. :) It was really great fun and now I miss her!
More pics to come soon...

A little niece time...

Wait, that's not Rayna...a picture without her?

After my visit to Ames, Iowa - I went to Minneapolis to spend some time with my family. This trip was interesting as I don't think I went out one time at night! Not one visit to a bar with anyone - I believe there was coffee and dinner, but other than that, I drove to Buffalo, visited with my family and a few friends - that's about it. 'Twas a quick trip, but I will be back in October!

So much to catch up on...

My pretty Mama and the bride to be! :)

A lovely visit to Ames Iowa! My lovely friend Christine is getting married in 1 month!!!! :) Some friends of the family held an amazing Wedding Shower for her and it happened to work out that I could come back for it. :) It was so nice to see everyone and we had a lovely time! Plus, it was a great bonding time for my Mom and I - isn't she so beautiful in the blue shirt?

On we go to Minnesota - yup I saw my niece! :)