Stream of Consciousness

#xmas

Fri, 18 Dec 2009 14:28:18 -0800

#xmas

I’m going on vacation tomorrow. Yayy!!!

Fri, 18 Dec 2009 11:59:49 -0800

I’m going on vacation tomorrow. Yayy!!!

I feel like every few months I write one of these “blah blah blah I’m too busy to blog....

Tue, 15 Dec 2009 22:34:09 -0800

I feel like every few months I write one of these “blah blah blah I’m too busy to blog. My life is more important than blogging. I do real things in life… like reading and cooking and walking a puppy.” This is one of those blog posts… so deal with it. Life’s gotten busy and so has twitter… at least there I only have to deal with 140 characters. I will admit this is the first time in MONTHS that I have posted something that wasn’t from my work computer or iPhone. UGH, who have I become!?!?! My computer used to be my life and I don’t think I have opened it in 3 months!!! In fact, I’m on boyfriend’s computer… yes, the one who hates R. Patz… yet sat through all of New Moon without vomiting. So enjoy this rare post with real human interaction and thought.

XOXO,

Billie Girl (like Gossip Girl, but bettter)

Boyfriend said “No” to the pink christmas tree this...

Mon, 14 Dec 2009 13:39:56 -0800

Boyfriend said “No” to the pink christmas tree this year. I guess there’s always next year….

I’m serving this at my next party…

Fri, 11 Dec 2009 15:43:25 -0800

I’m serving this at my next party…

A Few Days In LaLa Land

Fri, 11 Dec 2009 15:40:14 -0800

I will say that this is a pretty good list!

maryrambin:

Readers have emailed recently asking about what to do on their upcoming trips to Los Angeles. So I offer you a weekend guide that hits all of the hot spots and makes sense geographically (which is VERY important considering the traffic).

Please note that when I say “shopping” that does not imply you have to purchase anything, it just means it’s fun to meander in that area and see the stores.

First of all, you should try to stay at one of these hotels:

$$$ Beverly Hills - Peninsula, Montage, Four Seasons

$$$ West Hollywood - SLS or The London

$$$ Santa Monica - The Viceroy or Shutters

$$ West Hollywood - The Chamberlain

$$ Santa Monica - The Huntley

A Day in Hollywood

Breakfast: The Griddle

Stroll down Hollywood Boulevard

Lunch: Baja Fresh, In-N-Out, or if you’re really being touristy hit Pink’s hot dogs.

Afternoon: same as Weho below just reverse it. Start at American Rag

Dinner: The Hungry Cat, Magnolia, Vinolio, Katsuya

After dinner: there are clubs EVERYWHERE, and it all depends on which night you’re out. Ask a friend or the concierge for some recommendations.

A Day in West Hollywood

Morning: Healthy Breakfast at Urth Cafe, shopping on Robertson (Kitson, Lisa Klein, Reiss, Chanel concept store, etc)

Noon: Spin class at Equinox West Hollywood (guest fee is $25), shower at the gym

Lunch at Toast, Joan’s on Third or Fred Siegel

Afternoon: Shopping on Melrose West to East - Marc Jacobs, DVF, Madison, Fred Segal, BCBG clearance store. Drive east on Melrose, turn right on La Brea and hit American Rag just south of 1st street.

Dinner: poolside with a view of the city at Asia de Cuba, Katana or Katsuya for a trendy scene, Koi is still my favorite for Japanese in the area, Mozza Pizzeria, Boa for steak and scene, Jones is hipster and American with and really good pizza. Phillipe (like the one in NYC) is the latest craze.

After dinner: 1912 or Chateau Marmont

A Day in Beverly Hills

Breakfast: coffee and muffin from Coffee Bean

Shopping down Rodeo and Beverly

Lunch: poolside at the Beverly Hills Hotel ($$$) or the grilled chicken special (order extra hot) at Il Tramazzino on Canon. Pick up a cupcake at Sprinkles for dessert (or later).

Afternoon: Barney’s and Neiman Marcus (see Charles for women’s shoes or Phil for men’s clothes)

Mani/Pedi at Golden Nail

Dinner at Maestro’s for Steak or Spago. SLS for unique experience. Expensive, but you have to splurge once right?

After dinner: drinks at The Montage or Four Seasons.

A Day on The West Side/Santa Monica

Breakfast - Coffee Bean or Peet’s

Morning hike up Temescal Canyon or through Will Rogers Park

Lunch at Frida’s in Brentwood Country Mart (order the chicken mole tacos in lettuce wraps, so good!)

Shopping on Montana

Drinks watching the sunset at Casa Del Mar

Dinner at The Ivy, Cafe Montana, Father’s Office (supposedly the best burger, that’s all they have), The Wilshire

After dinner: The rooftop restaurant at The Huntley

A Day in Santa Monica/Venice/Malibu

Breakfast At Urth Cafe on Main Street

Stroll Venice beach and people watch

Lunch at the original Billy Blues BBQ in Venice

Drive up PCH to Malibu

Day at the beach and/or shopping at the Malibu Country Mart

Dinner: For really good Italian Georgio Baldi ($$$ unbelievable food and you will see a celebrity), The Sage Room, or Tivoli Cafe in the Palisades. Nobu for Japanese. Moonshadows is a beautiful and fun spot, but the food is nothing special.

For a day at the beach: set up near The Pier in Hermosa Beach or Malibu.

You’ll notice I didn’t mention any malls or The Grove. You’re on vacation, please don’t go to the mall. I’m also not a big fan of Westwood, so I don’t see it as a “must.”

And… you really should find time to hit up In-N-Out Burger at some point. Don’t forget to order your burger “animal style.” :)

What's the difference between Santa and Tiger Woods?

Fri, 11 Dec 2009 15:35:00 -0800

Santa stops after three HOs!

Totally badass!

Tue, 08 Dec 2009 11:22:27 -0800

Totally badass!

Foodstuff of the Day: “Hotchocspoons” from the Chocolate...

Tue, 08 Dec 2009 10:55:00 -0800

Foodstuff of the Day: “Hotchocspoons” from the Chocolate Company.

50 grams of chocolate, solidified around a wooden spoon. Just add warm milk for instant hot chocolate.

Over 50 varieties to choose from!

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I want this!!!

Happy Sunday!!

Sun, 06 Dec 2009 11:09:48 -0800

Life isn’t always smooth. If it were, we would never grow and develop as human beings. If we succeed we are envied; if we fail we are ridiculed and attacked. Sadly, this is how people are. Unexpected grief and suffering may lie ahead of you. But it is precisely then, when you encounter such trying times, that you must not be defeated. Never give up. Never retreat.

Faith into Action - Daisaku Ikeda (p. 147)

(via explodingdog)

Thu, 03 Dec 2009 16:42:43 -0800

(via explodingdog)

loafersansocks: Yikes. Zing.

Thu, 03 Dec 2009 16:41:53 -0800

loafersansocks:

Yikes. Zing.

I take it back… I don’t want a Wii game, I want...

Tue, 01 Dec 2009 10:15:34 -0800

I take it back… I don’t want a Wii game, I want these for Christmas.

ughhhhhh…. this is true.

Tue, 01 Dec 2009 09:46:09 -0800

ughhhhhh…. this is true.

juliaallison: david: Patrick Moberg

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 10:32:07 -0800

juliaallison:

david:

Patrick Moberg

Does anyone else have a problem coming up with a Christmas Wish List? It truly hurts my brain to...

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 10:16:34 -0800

Does anyone else have a problem coming up with a Christmas Wish List? It truly hurts my brain to think of things. Sure, I want/need/am desperate for a MacBook Pro but that’s about it. I’m now off to rack my brain for $25-$100 gift ideas for myself to send to the fam…

And I’m back…

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 11:54:57 -0800

And I’m back…

I'm finally getting motivated...

Fri, 23 Oct 2009 17:20:53 -0700

Text to BF: Healthy dinner menu tonight. It’s been a junk food day.

BF: Boo, but it isssss Friday

Me: But that doesn’t mean I can go overboard with calories!!! If I used that excuse (bad day, long day, long week, Friday, Monday, weekend), I’ll never reach my healthy goals.

justojusto: Apple’s PC Broken promises commercial Have you...

Fri, 23 Oct 2009 17:15:35 -0700

justojusto:

Apple’s PC Broken promises commercial

Have you seen this? It’s truly incredible. ALMOST as good at Android’s new commercial attacking the iPhone.

mascarah: (via Made by Girl’s Etsy) It’s true. Add in...

Thu, 22 Oct 2009 11:04:59 -0700

mascarah:

(via Made by Girl’s Etsy)

It’s true. Add in puppies and kitties and you have my entire life listed on a poster.