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Yesterday, we took a drive up through the Hollywood Hills (yest, under the sign). Winding and climbing up to the Hollywood Res. It was AMAZING to find this find this lush piece of nature in the middle of stucco structures and starlets. It really felt like somewhere else.

I really have had so much happening out here.

And I have never been so excited about so many things happening at once. I guess I should start from the beginning.

WEDNESDAY

- before I even got on the plane to head to LA LA land, I got a call from my boss's boss urging me to apply for a buyer position at home office. I was shocked. This was the opportunity I had been waiting for, for so long. I was beyond stoked. I was totally preoccupied with the making the proper updates to my resume to send off as quickly as possible.

- the flights (stops in El Paso, and a layover in Phoenix). Were beyond exhausting. And the people I was traveling with were ok, till the last leg. The two harpies I sat next chattered entirely about their pending wedding/engagements. SO much talk about flowers, food, seating charts. I really wanted to die. It was beyond boring. Maybe that is because, currently, I have absolutely no aspirations for marriage.

- after landing, a quick trip to Trader Joe's (seriously, this place is amazing, everything is delicious) to load up on supplies we came home for the evening, settled in and made a night of food, tv, and cocktails.

- Dinner was a DELIGHTFUL array of grilled cheeses and soups from The Oaks Gourmet.

THURSDAY

- a quick trips to Target, Trader Joe's, and the plant store for more supplies. You know, the shit that you're afraid to take on an airplane, aka razors, medications, and aerosol hairspray.

- Thursday night was the a night out in the 'hood. Prowling the local (block length) of bars/restaurants for a proper drink.

- At La Poubelle we had fantastic drinks and company of my friend's friends. Chatted about their upcoming travel plans (one way tickets to Ireland) and our plans for the remainder of my trip. This is also when, on round 2 of drinks we found Jon Lajoie. Whom we shared a drink, a round of shots and hilarious conversation about himself (his comedy, his Canadian-ness), fantasy football, and our various homelands (Canada, Hollywood, and Texas respectively). This chat lasted till last call.

- After last call we wandered back to the apartment, only to cross paths with more friends. Which only meant, hilarious "afterhours" at the apartment. Drinks were had, music was discussed... it was fun even with the copious amounts of man bonding happening (boys band together, apparently). Who cares. Moments of note: Radiohead v. Coldplay, to love or loathe Mumford and Sons, and why 90's rap is so damn catchy.

FRIDAY

- Shopping all day for birthday presents. Space 15 Twenty, Urban Outfitters and The Daily Planet.

- Found said perfect presents.

- Party Bus to the actual party @ Cafe Was. Fabulous drinks, delicious food and all the burlesque dancing one could hope for. Oh and even a few celeb sitings. Drinking, dancing, dining and a party bus back home... sooooo many bottles popped.

- Big bonus: networking and submitting my resume to be a PA for a couple of artists. I absolutely love that is how things work out here. You meet and greet, drink and chat... then BOOM someone gives you an email address and the invitation to submit your resume for consideration.

LOVE IT.

SATURDAY

- Sleep. Only venture out of the house for food. Sleep some more. Crash out at 1030.

- I see this is a bit lame. I mean, Saturday night in LA/Hollywood, and I stayed in. I couldn't help it. I really outdid myself on Friday... and fuck, I am on vacation. I will do whatever the hell I want.

SUNDAY

-Brunch at Prizzi's. Quite literally the best French toast and mimosa combo I have ever had. Beating out Paris in Las Vegas (there were suspicious bananas bits in the Vegas toast).

- Driving. LOTS of driving through the Hills, to the Res, to Los Feliz, to Silverlake, and even cruised Sunset like a total asshole.

-Hit up happy hour at La Poubelle. 3 dollar Poubelle lagers, dollar oysters, and lavender creme brulee.

- A brief trip home to recoup. Only to go out for last call and food from Aroma Cafe, a delicious treat courtesy of my friends paramore.

And here it is Monday. I am fueling up to go shopping... not a hundred percent sure where yet... I mean, there are so many great places to choose from! Robertson, Melrose, Rodeo... ugh. It is a bit overwhelming, totally indulgent and beyond words... and I haven't even gone yet.