Oct 29th, 2008
Art happens. Then it makes you act weird.
In between classes the other day, I was sitting with a friend at some tables in the Art Department. We were carrying on as usual when I noticed the tables were covered with, well, art. Now, I’m sure some may consider this graffiti or vandalism since it’s probably not supposed to be there. I found [...]
Oct 29th, 2008
Beer goggles > mail goggles
It’s impossible to measure the amount of damage caused by drunken emailing. How many relationships have ended? How many regrettable hook-ups have begun? How many ill-advised nudie pics have squeezed through the internet tubes? A new experimental feature in Gmail aims to ensure that you will not become part of the problem. Mail goggles allows users [...]
Oct 22nd, 2008
Two hikes and six martini’s
Gossiping with girlfriends, enjoying some of the best views in L.A. and checking out some hot sweaty men are three excellent reasons why hiking is the perfect way to spend an afternoon. But forget Gatorade to replenish those lost electrolytes, nothing tops off a hiking adventure better than a martini, or two. Los Liones is a [...]
Oct 22nd, 2008
Santa Monica stairs versus sand dune
This past weekend was so beautiful I decided to give the gym a miss and work on losing the freshman, well perhaps I should say graduating senior but whose counting, fifteen while enjoying the great outdoors. People have raved to me about the Santa Monica Stairs so I grabbed my water bottle and a power bar [...]
Oct 22nd, 2008
Strip-aerobics
When looking at the dingy entrance of a dilapidated building in the heart of Los Angeles on Wilshire Blvd., one would never know what lies behind those simple doors. Hundreds of scantily clad women walk through a small back alley entrance every day to learn the art of strip tease and pole dancing. Laura [...]
Oct 15th, 2008
Ventura has a beach too!
When thinking of summer, I think of going to the beach. No doubt every location is packed with people, and the water at many beaches is so dirty that the only thing anyone dares to do is to just wet their feet. Another downside of going to the beach is the commute. Most routes [...]
Oct 15th, 2008
Got ramen, will travel.
Living in Los Angeles has its benefits, especially when eating. It’s not difficult to walk down the street and find a plethora of restaurants serving ethnic cuisines–among those, ramen. But don’t mistake ramen for just another dish in the buffet. As people are becoming more aware of these types of delicious soupy noodles, more and [...]
Oct 11th, 2008
L.A. Farmers’ Market through the pen of an artist
The Los Angeles Farmers’ Market on 3rd & Fairfax is as rich in culture and diversity as the city itself: From gyros to gumbo, there’s a little something for everyone who wants a taste from the East, West and everything around and in-between. But it’s both the tourists and regulars that add the true flare to [...]
Oct 8th, 2008
My tattoo experience
I was standing in the Panorama City tattoo shop, La Fama Ink, shaking in my boots. Literally, shaking in my boots. I, the former cheerleader, “pink is my favorite color” girl next door, was there to get a tattoo. Although I have wanted a second tattoo ever since I turned 18, this huge flower with [...]
Oct 8th, 2008
Not such a dodgy veggie dog
In a lineup these two hot dogs would be pretty hard to tell apart. Sure one is a little longer and has a little more mustard slathered on it but when it comes to dining on hot dogs at Dodger Stadium, I discovered that size isn’t everything. Growing up vegetarian, I just don’t like the taste [...]
Oct 8th, 2008
So hard to say goodbye
Ever since I was in grade school, I have had an unexplainable love for sneakers. Because of this, every dollar I earned went towards my addiction, until I had enough shoes to make my mom jealous. But, now that I’m nearing graduation, I decided to stop working and focus on school. Unfortunately, this does not [...]
Oct 8th, 2008
Not-so-Australian steakhouse
After being incredibly homesick this past week my friend decided to take me to the Outback Steakhouse for a bit of Australian cuisine. I had heard the bad advertisements on the radio with the American guy doing his best/worst Australian accent and had seen the TV commercials featuring New Zealand actor Jermaine Clement from Flight [...]
