Just another day
February 2nd, 2012 § Leave a Comment
Yesterday like many days started off with a meditation followed by some blog writing then yoga. I took annie’s class at Exhale... lot’s of arm balances which certainly felt good and left me feeling strong but boy was it difficult. After class, Jen (who met me at class), and I decided to grab lunch at Rawvoltion. We each had a spirilina warrior shake and split an enormous seaweed salad, so good and so healthy. We chatted about our hopes and intuitions and it felt good to be around someone who shares similar interest. Jen is one of my favorite people on earth, lovely and so inspirational. she has spent the last three years traveling the world, and for a moment she’s staying westside before she heads out again to continue her journey. While here, I’ve been giving her little insights on the westside lifestyle and taking her to all the good for you stops. we like that.
We decided to go on a bike ride, so she can feel the energy of venice and really see the neighborhood. we went on a short journey and rode down the bike path and headed over to the marina pennisula where we sat on the beach soaking in the sun. there were birds hawking at us, that were actually kind of frightening. the thought of being picked at by birds was both running through our minds, so we decided to walk along the beach collecting rocks and shells. I felt very blessed to take a little time out from working and enjoy nature. Later we rode thru the venice walks streets, a part of venice I love. It was getting late and I knew I had to run to the market.
While shopping down the isle of Santa Monica Co-op. I was noticing the change in the super market. For many years this market has felt like one of the last hippie mom and pop stops. It’s been revamped and there is so much more good stuff to check out. I bought tons of superfoods, sprouted nuts, and hemp powder for my healthy shakes.
As I was checking out and waving goodbye to Jen, a little girls voice shrieked of pain which caught my attention. I walked over to offer my help, surprisingly the mom was not freaked out, even after seeing the tremendous gash on her daughters upper brow. she was very calming while cuddling her three year old child. this little girl was lucky the cut was above her eye. she had hit a corner of the shelf that created a huge gash, which was just awful to look at.
I was surprised by what little help was offered to this woman and child while she was screaming bloody murder. no one but myself and one of the store workers asked if she needed help?? but someone did call the ambulance. I supposed I could see peoples confusion whether they should be helping or avoiding, then again I don’t think anyone saw that she had split her head open. I sat there for a few more minutes, and as I walked away I realized it was the first time that I approached a stranger who was in pain. I’ve always felt nervous being around injured people, as I don’t like the sight of blood. but something in me wanted to make sure she was ok like a motherly instinct I never knew I had. As I drove home I thought of that moment. there was knot in my stomach but that euphoric feeling of helping someone in need.
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WEEKEND FIX
May 20th, 2011 § Leave a Comment
Wow! This coming weekend has some spectacular events!! a bit of a bummer i’ll be missing so much social action. But I’m truly excited to be attending the wedding of two beautiful friends, listening to music under the stars at a private estate, and attending a birthday party at a gun range… how’s that for variety?! For some reason, this weekend seems to be the weekend to catch an invite? So, If you’re in the mood for some social activity… Here’s a list of some great events happening around LA/Westside. If it weren’t for my pre-scheduled weekend, I’d definitely be attending each and every one of these events in support of the truly amazing people in my life who are putting on some very cool stuff!!!
Saturday Events
POP GO ZEN w/ Ben Lee sponsored by Harmony Festival is Saturday May 21st 7:30-10pm. An event that will lift your spirits and decrease your stress. Meditation teacher and beautiful songstress Julianna Raye created a musical program to align your stress one song at a time. Special guest Ben Lee will be performing his zen-ful style. Sure to be a enlightening experience!! For more info go to http://www.popgozen.com/
THE ANNENBERG SPACE FOR PHOTOGRAPHY PRESENTS
BEAUTY CULTURE
This is going to be an incredible show! I am truly excited to see the works of such of iconic Photographers such as Albert Watson, Bert Stern, Herb Ritts, Man Ray, Jean-Paul Goude, Guy Bourdin, Horst, Melvin Sokolsky, Matthew Rolston, Philippe Halsman, Lauren Greenfield and Tyen, Andres Serrano, Carrie Mae Weems, Chuck Close, David LaChapelle, Ellen von Unwerth, Erwin Blumenfeld, Gilles Bensimon, Greg Gorman, Leonard Nimoy, Lillian Bassman, Lynn Johnson, Martin Schoeller, Mary Ellen Mark, Michel Comte, Nino Muñoz, Norman Jean Roy, ORLAN, Patrick Demarchelier, Paul Lange, Robert Maxwell, Susan Anderson, Terry Richardson and William Claxton.
BEAUTY CULTURE encourages a social dialogue about the allure and mystique of the pursuit of female beauty, as well as the cult-like glorification and multi-billion dollar industries that surround it. “The great contemporary photographers do so much more than chronicle and celebrate what is beautiful in our time.They dig beneath it, they confront our compulsion with it, and they turn art’s mirror on ourselves as well” says Wallis Annenberg.
Showcasing images of performers, professional models and pop-culture icons, BEAUTY CULTURE features portrait and editorial images of Alek Wek, Angelina Jolie, Anja Rubik, Beverly Johnson, Bo Derek, Carmen Dell’Orefice, Cheryl Tiegs, Christy Turlington, Cindy Crawford, Crystal Renn, Du Juan, Elizabeth Taylor, Gisele Bundchen, Grace Jones, Helena Christensen, Hilary Swank, Iman, Jean Shrimpton, Kate Moss, Kristen McMenamy, Lakshmi Menon, Linda Evangelista, Madonna, Marilyn Monroe, Megan Fox, Michelle Pfeiffer, Nadja Auermann, Nancy Kwan, Naomi Campbell, Sophia Loren, Stephanie Seymour, Tatjana Patitz and Venus Williams.
FEATURING HUNDREDS OF IMAGES FROM TOP PHOTOGRAPHERS
IN FASHION, BEAUTY AND POP CULTURE
OPENING MAY 21, 2011
OVER 100 WORLD FAMOUS PHOTOGRAPHERS
EXHIBITED TOGETHER AROUND A SINGLE TOPIC
Saturday May 21st 1pm
The Red Bull Soap Box Derby
Oh hell yeah!! How fun will this be!
Racers on your mark! The Red Bull Soap Box Derby headed DOWNTOWN LA. This event will bring out the crazy kid in all of us.
Home-made Soap Box Car square off and race downtown
5th street and cornering Grand ave. to finish at Pershing Square. Sounds Dangerous, could be? Stupid, yes. Entertaining, you bet!!!
Red Bull Soapbox Race will speed into Downtown Los Angeles on Saturday, May 21, 2011.The event begins at 11:00 a.m., allowing spectators to explore Pit Row, where you can check out the soapboxes and meet the teams!
The first race is at 1:00 p.m. and the final race will take place about 3:15 p.m.
with an awards ceremony immediately following.
EVENT IS FREE!! http://www.redbullsoapboxusa.com
