Alex: As much as I love the view of fall in Wisconsin, driving in California is like having a computer screen background around you at all times. My roommate Janae, she’s on the ski team Minocqua Bats in Wisconsin, has a convertible. I feel spoiled. We drive around with the top down, music blaring, sunnies on, hair blowing in the wind and as often as possible we throw our hands in the air and wave ...
I’m obsessed with… The Stowaway Case
Alex: No one brings a big purse to the clubs. Whenever I go out dancing, I stuff my ID, credit card, phone, and house key into the smallest purse I have. BAD IDEA. Every time I would take my phone out of my purse something would fall out. I lost my ID a month ago and had to order a new one. It was like Christmas every morning running to the mailbox to see ...
Geographically Desirable
Alex: Why does it have to be so difficult to meet up in this city!? I live on the west side, closer to the ocean, and the majority of people I have met or knew before I moved here live on the east side, closer to Hollywood or Studio City. At first the traffic didn’t bother me, but now it’s what is killing my friendships with people! That may be a bit of an exaggeration, but I can’t tell you how many times I’ve wanted to meet up with someone, but didn’t because of traffic. Forget crossing the 405 anytime between 2pm to 8pm. That leaves a small window of time to hang. It sucks! Don’t even bother trying to make dinner plans anymore. The only people I can see regularly are those I live with or those who live west of the 405. Sad face. Maybe
Skin Laundry
Nik: The thing I like about Skin Laundry is that you’re in and out in fifteen minutes. There’s no pain and I definitely noticed a difference in the overall tone of my skin, but you have to keep it up (they recommend once a week) and wear sunscreen daily.
Alex: Interesting. Not sure why, but
Park You
Alex: Parking enforcement does not mess around out here. In Wisconsin you could get away with a lot more! Today I went to Runyon to hike. It has such a different vibe than Temescal. Can’t complain though, I’m happy hiking anywhere. Whenever I’m this cheesy, I actually crave cheese. Is that weird? Anyway, I loved how many dogs were at Runyon. I felt like I was walking up a mountain, surrounded by puppies and a ...
Thank You Notes
Nik: Sharing some love from one our readers, but also decided that this is a creative and genius way to send a thank you note. I usually send a thank you via text or email because I don’t have time to snail mail it, but then I feel guilty because it lacks personal touch. This is going to be my new way to say thanks. You get the speed of technology, but also the ...
Food Tripping App
Nik: Check out this App. I love it. No need to stuff my face with
Crimson Tide: Get Your Mind Right
Nik: Alex, do you remember when we were talking about your pilot the other day? You asked me what sells and I said don’t worry about what sells, just write what you’re really passionate about and tell a good story… Well, watch this. I love Saban’s philosophy and what he tells his players: Ignore the scoreboard, don’t worry about winning, just focus on
Spin Cycle aka In The Hoop
Alex: It's really therapeutic to write down what happened, what you’re thinking or what you're feeling when something is bothering you. Then reread it. Then reread it out loud. Then listen to what you’re saying. You can learn a lot about yourself and your thinking habits when you do this. I have a tendency to over think. Mainly the little things. So now when something or someone is bothering me, I do this exercise before ...
