happy wednesday

Due to the case of food poisoning (salmonella, flu maybe?) I have been mostly bedridden for the last couple of days. Good thing my laptop works in bed! Might write off the whole incident as “Best Diet Plan Ever”. Have…

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packing 101: 10 tips for the jetsetera

Packing 101: 10 Tips for the Jetsetera I have been known to pack in less than 10 minutes. Yes, I said less than 10 minutes. It is not a miracle, or a random act of God…just merely good pre-planning and…

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tues-wed-thur

It’s almost like Groundhog’s Day this week with everyday featuring lunch at least 20 miles from my house,  stops at Flight 001, and a hard core gym workout. Tuesday: Lunch is at Toast; the hot spot LA eatery on 3rd…

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a “sideways” memorial day weekend

One of the nicest things about living in Southern California is all of the quick, enchanting weekend getaways; Palm Springs, San Diego, Big Bear, and Santa Barbara to name a few. Past Santa Barbara is a group of small towns…

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spa night and good friends!

Special events are always fun when your with great people, have awesome ambiance, and a mobile spa! Our friend Farouk, who own The V-Lounge in Santa Monica, CA had a special Ladies Night which featured manicures, pedicures, massages, tarot card…

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weekly update

It’s been a little bit of a crazy week working both day and night in Vegas for the Recon/ICSC Conference. My clients are great (I even got the day off today!) and specialize in project development for shopping centers. On…

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volunteer worldwide

I was sort of searching around for the next charity project online since we had finished the Revlon Run/Walk for Cancer and was looking for something new and exciting when I came across these great sites: www.gviusa.com www.volunteeradventures.com They let…

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hot in the city

The weather today was unbelievably warm! Trying to decided between brunch in the city or a friend’s party in Malibu, I opted to stay in the city due to the time constraints of a 4:45pm flight. Stopped by one of…

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the huntley hotel

A little bit tired after all the festivities this week, so had a mellow dinner in Santa Monica at The Penthouse at The Huntly Hotel. This quaint little beachy hideaway has one of the most spectacular views of the city…

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operation smile, stk, and more!

Yesterday was another fun event day starting out with cocktails at Banderas; an upscale eatery in Brentwood with a cool bar vibe, live music, and amazing food. The big event of the evening was the 7 Deadly Sins Charity Event…

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