Fall Semester

I am officially done with fall semester at Santa Monica College! I've signed up to take an online graphic design class, specifically Adobe Indesign that way I can learn how to master the program for my own benefit. I took a journalism class this semester and it's called "Producing the Campus Newspaper" and we (well our design editor) used Adobe Indesign Cs6 for our layout. After being taught how to use it for literally 5 minutes, I thought, "Wow this is so complicated but it's pretty neat." I believe many other colleges use Indesign as well. Besides using it for producing the campus newspaper, I've decided to learn for my own benefit in order to keep this blog consistent and interesting. I'd like to customize my own page especially since I do get all my inspiration from bloggers, magazines, newspapers, fashionistas, etc. In the meantime before I'm back on campus in spring, I'll be working on scholarships, my blog, portfolio, and of course, working now that I got a new job! Yay me!

I've been debating about whether or not I should pay for a design layout. BLOG IS CURRENTLY UNDER CONSTRUCTION. I want to make it look pretty.

Stolen Bike

On Saturday during yoga class, some evil person decided to steal my bike. This is the only photo I have of it. My bike has a yellow pannier on the right side and a black basket on the left. Inside the pannier had groceries I bought for the family. Not to mention the pannier wasn't cheap. I hope whoever stole it gets run over. It'd be a miracle if I end up catching this criminal. I'm still really really really x100 sad.

Iphonography

An iphone snapshot of my first Kobi burger at the Culver Hotel. Delicious.

Rainy Thursday

After browsing the web for cheap eats in Los Angeles, I had stumbled upon a place called "Abbot's Habit", located on Abbot Kinney and California. I was lucky enough to find the menu online as well. For next week's $10 Tuesday article for the campus paper, I decided to go for one of their signature sandwiches; the Margarita (no it does not contain alcohol in it). Rather it is seasoned with garlic, balsamic vinegar, basil and includes fresh roma tomatoes and water mozzarella with a side of jalapenos and a pickle. This sandwich is not your average Subway sandwich. A good quality sandwich normally runs around $10 and up, but for a whole (shown in the photo below) it was only $8.25! I am definitely coming back. I ended up walking up and down Abbot Kinney afterwards and decided to walk into a furniture store, similar to Anthropologie's style, called Tumbleweed and Dandelion. I literally wanted to buy everything in that store. Majority of their pieces were vintage and the bedding reminded me of prairie home decor. As a child I used to dread going with my parents to IKEA or any other type of furniture store, but now I'm starting to appreciate design and home decor even more now that I'm older. For inspiration really. Oh...and I'm a sucker for DIY projects.

 The Margarita Signature Sandwich

 Tumbleweed and Dandelion

 Tumbleweed and Dandelion

 Tumbleweed and Dandelion

 Tumbleweed and Dandelion

 Tumbleweed and Dandelion

 Tumbleweed and Dandelion

 Abbot Kinney

Stopped at the Farmer's Market to buy my mother some flowers.

$10 Tuesday: Samosa House

 Here's the link to a recent article I wrote for the Corsair at Santa Monica College
$10 Tuesday

I voted for the first time!

Now that I'm 20, I voted for the first time today! There was so much enthusiasm and excitement coming from the people all throughout Los Angeles. It felt good to vote. Now I must continue my homework. GO OBAMA!

Instagood

 Samosa House East

 Goda Yoga

New patches!

This past week I ate at Samose House East in Culver City. It is delicious! School + leading two sustainability workshops a week has been hectic this month. I've been in fall hiatus from blogging on here, plus I lost my battery charger and finally got around to buying one. It is Halloween weekend and I have nothing planned except work and study for my upcoming midterm. I really want to attend KCRW's Masquerade party but I'm not 21! It's a bit frustrating because majority of the events I want to attend in Los Angeles are 21 and over. Anyway, I must head back to studying before I treat myself to watching Hocus Pocus later tonight. xoxo

Getting a head start on the Halloween decorations

Bracelets for days

A few fashion inspirations

 Abbey Lee Kershaw

 Kate Moss

 Mary-Kate

 Kate Moss

 Freja Beha

 Bambi

 Charlotte Free

 Niki Takesh

 Magda

I've been in a hiatus mode ever since school started; it happens, sorry. Today is Labor Day and I was thinking to myself when I went for a jog earlier, "Oh crap, all the cozy holidays are just around the corner!" Not to mention, customers at my job are already shopping for Christmas gifts. Anyway, while the rest of the world is going crazy over gift shopping, I've been thinking about making myself a movie list for the holidays. Comedy, thriller, chick flicks, sci-fi, action, fantasy.....all of that good stuff. Oh and I NEED to finish all the seasons of "The Twilight Zone" and "Fringe." Also, for all you tea/coffee lovers out there who enjoy drinking more during the holidays, be on the lookout for some of my tea/coffee tasting posts. Now I just have to cross my fingers for cold weather and some heavy rain.

Been busy with school and work. Sorry ya'll.

I love KCRW!

 

This photo was actually taken by Connie Alvarez but these are the cupcakes I purchased and designed online as a thank you treat and show of appreciation. I've experienced what it's like being an intern at KCRW from February-June and as a volunteer after the internship. Choosing me to be a part of the KCRW family down in the basement is the best thing that has happened to me this year; I couldn't help but to spread the love. Monika Scott and Connie Alvarez are the volunteer coordinators and they are such awesome individuals. Not only did I gain some media-related experience, but I've also met some other really cool, friendly professionals who dedicate so much of their time in the basement and out. As an inquisitive individual, I couldn't help but to ask everyone I met about how they ended up at KCRW. I love storytime. It was also nice working with other journalism and broadcasting students who support and love the station. Everyone at KCRW has motivated me even more to pursue my goals and work/study hard in the communications/journalism field and I am beyond thankful for this opportunity that was given to me.

Because I love Food Trucks

While browsing the net, I stumbled upon a post on Yatzer: "Del Popolo: The Mobile Pizzeria." It's main special feature is the wood burning oven, which can produce up to 72 pizzas! I wish we had one here in Los Angeles. I need to take a trip up to San Francisco. Peep the photos: