hollywood, baby.

i am here. hollywood, yo.

i am so sorry it has taken absolutely forever for me to get to a computer. correction. it has taken me forever to WANT to get near a computer. i have honestly been avoiding emails, facebook, and this blog because i am lazy and also, i am doubting how to put into words how i am feeling/what i am experiencing etc...

let's start at the beginning, shall we?

when i got on the plane and we were taking off, i had tears in my eyes. i have been dreaming about taking this trip for a VERY VERY long time...it was finally coming true. dreams DO come true bloggers! i have been smiling like crazy ever since i got here. i think it is the vitamin D...absolutely breathtaking. every day is sunny here in california. wonderful.

the day i got here i went to TOAST in hollywood for lunch (the HILLS girls frequent this LA hotspot often) and it was delicious. i went and helped steve-o's boss buy some costumes on hollywood boulevard. i think i stepped on mister rogers' star. incredible.

for the last two days i have been in the city of san gabriel, california helping my cousin crush with her short film. being on set has been such a wonderful, fantastic, and crazy learning experience. i spend the first day taking care of the children extras. haha--it was like day camp but better. i spent the day in the sunshine, tried to teach these crazy american kids the wonders of WINK MURDER and educate their cute little selves about the magic of movie-making.

i also ran a few starbucks runs...being a PA (production assistant) is super funny. steve-o and i rocked out to ricky martin in the convertible. again, super sunny. ooooooooh vitamin D, how i love youuuu!!

i tried some crazy american food--chili boats, frito boats, frito pie, chili pie (etc)--some seriously delicious and random food. a layer of frito corn chips and on top chili/beans. sprinkle some cheese on top and you're good to go. i've had some serious canuck jokes...so i just pull the POUTINE out and the crazy americans shut their pie holes. haha, no i kid but they are SOOO un-trusting of the DELICIOUS idea of fries with gravy and cheese curds ('what the hell is a cheese CURD?')

i went shopping today while cousin crush and her hubby went to work. i went to the most EXQUISITE outdoor mall. correction bloggers, this was not a mall--this was a RESORT!!!! there is a trolley/streetcar-esque trolley that shuttles shoppers to their shopping destinations--all in a tiny circle of the most beautifully crafted shops and restaurants. AND YES, PINKBERRY IS THE MOTHERFUCKING SHIT. everything that you 'think' it is--it's better. definately NOT what i was expecting. amazing and yes, i will be back for more. mmm.

i shopped today. it was glorious. i can honestly say that it has been FOREVER since i last shopped--i have worked like a crazy person and i have not really BOUGHT myself any clothing or stuff...just because. well, TODAY WAS AMAZING!!!
i thought that i would have a hard time shopping--BAHAHAHAHAHAHA yeah right. you CANNOT take the shopping outta the girl!!!! it was amazing and i am so excited to wear clothes tomorrow.

i am gonna go to work with steve-o tomorrow and help J (his boss) with his filming. i might take some serious cardio barre classes.

it's funny, i thought being here i would be so self conscious and feel UGLY...i mean that in the least self-deprecating way--but i feel empowered and strong. i feel productive and confident. i LOVE LOVE LOVE it here. i will be moving here in a year, guaranteed. cousin crush and steve-o will be baby making soon and we have already decided that i will be here and i WILL be nanny/auntie. amazing. i am so excited about this.

i am so excited about being here. everything is lovely. nothing here is like i imagined. it is BETTER!!!!!

peace. love. SUNSHINE.
xoxoxoxoxoxo