It is a rare event that I go out to concerts – I went a lot in my twenties and the luster has defintiely worn off (the crowds! ugh.) … I’m more of a loungy, small venue with cocktails kind of a girl. But when I heard that Rodrigo Y Gabriela was playing the Hollywood… Read more »
Those who know me well know that I’m a pretty big fan of horror movies. I’m always the first among my friends to suggest watching one, but the first to regret doing so. Nevertheless, my curiosity always prevails over my emotions and I end up having sleepless nights for a couple days. We haven’t seen… Read more »
Facebook implemented its newest creation, Graph Search, on Monday (the concept itself was introduced in January). I tried it out today and it does seem pretty cool, but I can picture it as being a creepy tool. Seems like Facebook is always trying to create a means of making “Facebook creeping” more and more accessible…. Read more »
Flea Markets are a Los Angeles staple. When I first moved here 16 years ago, I was obsessed with Melrose Trading Post. Then the Pasadena Rose Bowl Flea Market. Then the monthly Long Beach Antique Market…. I take great pleasure in sorting through years of accumulated furniture, vintage clothing, various odds and ends, art deco… Read more »
Last weekend, I went camping at Lake Cachuma in Santa Barbara with a group of friends. Out of the many places that I’ve been camping, this place definitely ranks up there as one of the best. The atmosphere is great, and there is decent space between campsites, so you can be a bit noisy without… Read more »
These days, employers are looking for candidates who are highly “self-motivated”. I, myself, have come across this word in numerous internship applications I have submitted throughout the year, and thus have realized its importance in the work environment. So why is self-motivation a characteristic so widely sought by employers and companies? For any business, small… Read more »