2007 Recap....
1. What did you do in 2007 that you'd never done before? Bought a fabulous new to me car all by myself, taught a successful class in Portland, take a fabulously long road trip with my boyfriend, experienced my first White Christmas, make a living teaching sewing.
2. What are your New Years Resolutions? To truly take myself and talents seriously! To finally update my blog with all the fun things I’ve been working on.
3. Did anyone close to you give birth in 2007? No, thank G-d.
4. Did anyone close to you die. Ditto, No, thank G-d!
5. What countries did you visit? Just the good ole US.
6 What would you like to have in 2008 that you lacked in 2007? My own Television Craft Show, to be paid handsomely for my talents, only friends who truly have my best interests in mind.
7. What date(s) in 2007 will remain etched in your memory and why? September 11, my birthday- the day I turned 33 again. October 4th- I celebrated 5 years smoke-free! I would say my Anniversary with my boyfriend but honestly all we remember is that it is sometime in late-March.
8. What was your biggest achievement of the year? That I bought a fabulous red mustang I named Lola, that I am no longer slaving away at an awful J-O-B, that I am finally getting paid to demonstrate fun things on camera, that I celebrated 10 years with my boyfriend who I still adore!
9. What was your biggest failure? Financially- though that is now all changing!
10. Did you suffer any illness or injury? No! Knock on wood!!
11. What was the best thing someone bought you? Surf lessons.
12. Who's behavior merited celebration? My best friend Brett, my father and my boyfriend who so strongly supported me in 2007.
13. Who's behavior appalled and depressed you? Unfortunately a friend I thought was very dear to me.
14. Where did most of your money go? To Lola, sewing and knitting supplies and traveling to Seattle.
15. What did you get really, really excited about? Lola, and that I am finally being paid to demonstrate fabulous things on camera in addition to being able to make a living working from my home studio.
16. What song(s) reminds you of 2007? My theme song last year (and probably will be for awhile) “Love’s Theme” by Love’s Unlimited Orchestra 1973
17. Compared to last year are you...
a.) Happier or Sadder? Oh happier!!
b.) Thinner or Fatter Thinner- woo hoo!!
c.) Richer or Poorer? Mmm, that is a tough one.
18. What do you wish you'd done more of? Bust to get my Show produced, exercise, Dance.
19. What do you wish you'd done less of? Drink, worry and analyze friendships.
20. How did you spend Christmas? My first White Christmas ever! In the a.m. with my boyfriend’s father and his family and in the p.m.- a perfect Jewish Christmas spent with my boyfriend and Dad at a fabulous Chinese restaurant in Seattle.
21. Did you fall in love in 2007.
I fell deeper, yes.
22. How many one night stands did you have? None, thankfully.
23. What was your favorite TV program? Project Runway and my beloved Baseball.
24. Do you hate anyone now that you didn't this time last year? Hate is pretty strong a word but truly disappointed in someone- yes.
25. What was the best book you read? Eat, Pray, Love and every feng shui book I got my hands on were truly eye-openers!
26. What did you do on your birthday and how old were you? I had 3 celebrations. On my actual B-day, I visited Mabel Normand’s grave then went out for tamales then drinks with friends, my boyfriend took me to San Diego for fabulous surfing lessons, then the Thursday after my birthday I celebrated with all my dearest friends at the Good Luck Bar in LA. I turned 33 again.
27. What was your best musical discovery? The Ditty Bops and Fletcher Henderson
28. What did you want and get? Lola! To not have to go to work for someone else retarded ever again.
29. What was your favorite film of the year? Honestly, I did not see one movie in the theatre! AND I live in Los Angeles! But I did rent Al Gore’s movie and loved it!
30. What did you want and not get? My own Television Craft Show. A new President.
31. What one thing would've made your year immeasurably more satisfying? Less time worrying and fretting over friendships.
32. How would you describe your fashion concept for 2007? Vintage and fabulous.
33. What kept you sane? My Maltese Carlotta.
34. Which celebrity or public figure did you admire most? Al Gore and the woman who created the Secret
35. What political issue stirred you most? Oh please, do not get me started!
36. Who do you miss? My sister.
37. Who was the best new person you met? I met so many cool new wonderful people but have to say that reigniting my friendship with my friend Lori was definitely the highlight friend-wise and meeting Glenn, my hairdresser.
38. Tell us a valuable life lesson you learned? That people will always surprise you!
39. Quote a song line that defines your year. “It ain’t no body’s business if I do….” Billie Holiday.
Tuesday, January 22, 2008
Saturday, August 18, 2007
When the dog's away...
This is what has been going on at my place in LA while Carlotta and I have been off on our Summer Adventures...
The cats must play! So cute.
On a crafty note- I have been knitting and sewing like coocoo. My class in PDX was truly so inspiring I've finished 1 skirt and started on 2 others (will take some pics this week as they are Fabulous!) and have finished another One Skein Wonder shrug.
This has seriously got to be my most favorite knitting pattern. So easy and the results are just stunning! I've even started another in silver that I can assume will be just gorgeous when it's done!
and the silver shrug knitted on size 13s-
I also went my first ever knitting meeting. So much fun! The North End knitters met at this really cool bookstore / pub in the Ravenna neighborhood. Everyone was so nice and welcoming. I totally felt like Charo on the Loveboat as the special guest star!
The cats must play! So cute.
On a crafty note- I have been knitting and sewing like coocoo. My class in PDX was truly so inspiring I've finished 1 skirt and started on 2 others (will take some pics this week as they are Fabulous!) and have finished another One Skein Wonder shrug.
This has seriously got to be my most favorite knitting pattern. So easy and the results are just stunning! I've even started another in silver that I can assume will be just gorgeous when it's done!
and the silver shrug knitted on size 13s-
I also went my first ever knitting meeting. So much fun! The North End knitters met at this really cool bookstore / pub in the Ravenna neighborhood. Everyone was so nice and welcoming. I totally felt like Charo on the Loveboat as the special guest star!
Thursday, August 16, 2007
Summer Adventures in the Pacific NW!
I am in Seattle for the month of August and having a fantabulous time! My partner n' Crime and I drove up a few weeks ago in Lola w/ my dreamy Carlotta in tow.
I love taking the break from LA and getting to experience a real life "City" existence here. Ah, so nice to be able to walk places! Because of course, "Nobody Walks in LA"...
We stumbled upon Shortys in Belltown which is jam-packed with video games and pin ball machines from way back when. They also create a mean hot dog! Funny, though I haven't eaten a dog since I was 16 and became a vegetarian. But for entertainment purposes only...
I also ventured to PDX where I was lucky enough to teach a super fun class at the DIY Lounge. For those of you in the Portland area- do yourself a favor and check it out. www.diylounge.com they have so many fun crafty classes! My class "Recycled Clothing Fun" was a hit I'm happy to report! Everyone made such amazing and varied projects out of the same idea to take a shirt or 2 and refashion them into a fabulous skirt.
I love taking the break from LA and getting to experience a real life "City" existence here. Ah, so nice to be able to walk places! Because of course, "Nobody Walks in LA"...
We stumbled upon Shortys in Belltown which is jam-packed with video games and pin ball machines from way back when. They also create a mean hot dog! Funny, though I haven't eaten a dog since I was 16 and became a vegetarian. But for entertainment purposes only...
I also ventured to PDX where I was lucky enough to teach a super fun class at the DIY Lounge. For those of you in the Portland area- do yourself a favor and check it out. www.diylounge.com they have so many fun crafty classes! My class "Recycled Clothing Fun" was a hit I'm happy to report! Everyone made such amazing and varied projects out of the same idea to take a shirt or 2 and refashion them into a fabulous skirt.
I loved teaching the class and am hoping to be coming back for an encore performance sometime this Fall. Will keep u posted!
Also had a chance to spend some fun time with one of my BFs that I've known since the Eighth grade and attend her Housewarming party. All n all so far a very fun trip..
Saturday, July 21, 2007
Thursday, July 12, 2007
The Stanley Cup!
Yesterday I was walking down La Brea Avenue with my friend and we passed by this huge white van with its doors open. I looked in and strapped to one of the back passenger seats was none other than- The Stanley Cup! I have to say I was SO excited! This is the type of bizarre Celebrity Sighting I love. Just something so way random you gotta laugh!
For those of you who have NO idea what I'm talking about- The Stanley Cup is a Hockey thing. It's what the Champions for that year get to commemorate their winning. They get it only for the year and they can pretty much do what ever they want with it. Which has led to some rip-roaring raunchy times I imagine. Legend has it that it has been lost more than a few times, has been peed on and thrown up on, attended countless weddings, funerals, and G-d only knows what else! It is probably one of the most famous trophies in History! And it all started because Hockey needed a prize and a guy named "Stanley" had a silver cup! Very cool to see it I must admit!
Well I haven't written in forever. I have SO much new fun things going on and have been busy as pie. But promise that I will now make a habit of writing often- even if it's just me, my dog and friend Kara who read the ramblings! Have a fantabulous day and if ya get HGTV or DIY- 2 of my Craft Show episodes of Uncommon Threads are airing today- so that's twice the Candiland fun!
For those of you who have NO idea what I'm talking about- The Stanley Cup is a Hockey thing. It's what the Champions for that year get to commemorate their winning. They get it only for the year and they can pretty much do what ever they want with it. Which has led to some rip-roaring raunchy times I imagine. Legend has it that it has been lost more than a few times, has been peed on and thrown up on, attended countless weddings, funerals, and G-d only knows what else! It is probably one of the most famous trophies in History! And it all started because Hockey needed a prize and a guy named "Stanley" had a silver cup! Very cool to see it I must admit!
Well I haven't written in forever. I have SO much new fun things going on and have been busy as pie. But promise that I will now make a habit of writing often- even if it's just me, my dog and friend Kara who read the ramblings! Have a fantabulous day and if ya get HGTV or DIY- 2 of my Craft Show episodes of Uncommon Threads are airing today- so that's twice the Candiland fun!
Tuesday, June 12, 2007
Central Coast Fun
I just got back from a fun mini vacation in Pismo Beach. So fun and much needed! Carlotta had SO much fun running and playing. Absolute pure joy!
Thursday, May 31, 2007
Candiland goes to Germany
I've never been to Germany- though I'm sure I'd LOVE it. But years ago a friend of mine in SF opened up a boutique there and carried my clothing line. So somewhere in the nethers of Berlin, fabulous German girls are running around in my dresses!
So fast forward to now and I've just been interviewed by a fun girl for a German Business Magazine called "Spotlight" or something to that effect. Very cool. I've personally never been there yet in a sense my company has!
The article probably won't be out for a bit so will keep ya posted!
In other news, my BF is finally coming home. He's been on a 2-week baseball jaunt to the Mid-West and I miss him terribly!
Usually when he goes on vacation, I'm like GOOD! See ya! Bring me Presents! Then proceed to spend the whole time livin' it up like a Bachelorette- having girls over, drinking wine til dawn, eating while standing at the kitchen sink, having ice cream for dinner while I'm wearing a face mask and painting my toes leopard print- happy to have the place to myself!
But this time, I totally missed my partner in crime! So am VERY happy he's heading home! Now, he can help me upload all my crafty photos so my Blog has some flavor!
So fast forward to now and I've just been interviewed by a fun girl for a German Business Magazine called "Spotlight" or something to that effect. Very cool. I've personally never been there yet in a sense my company has!
The article probably won't be out for a bit so will keep ya posted!
In other news, my BF is finally coming home. He's been on a 2-week baseball jaunt to the Mid-West and I miss him terribly!
Usually when he goes on vacation, I'm like GOOD! See ya! Bring me Presents! Then proceed to spend the whole time livin' it up like a Bachelorette- having girls over, drinking wine til dawn, eating while standing at the kitchen sink, having ice cream for dinner while I'm wearing a face mask and painting my toes leopard print- happy to have the place to myself!
But this time, I totally missed my partner in crime! So am VERY happy he's heading home! Now, he can help me upload all my crafty photos so my Blog has some flavor!
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