Category: This and That

  • Poolside Getaway

    Poolside Getaway

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    ‘ My parents surprised us by booking a little poolside family getaway for the week, so I will not have any new posts this week aside from my usual Los Angeles magazine column on Thursday (it’”‘”‘s a really exciting one – I’”‘”‘m telling the story of my favorite only-in-L.A. moment!).  I will be laptoping it…

  • POP Champagne Bar

    POP Champagne Bar

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    ‘ This past weekend I dragged my boyfriend out to stalk Pasadena’”‘”‘s newest hot spot – a little place called POP Champagne & Dessert Bar which opened its doors about three months ago.  Being that champagne is my (and my girl Marilyn’”‘”‘s) fave cocktail, I have been dying to stalk this place ever since it opened…

  • Disneyland’s Club 33

    Disneyland’s Club 33

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    ‘ I must preface today’s blog with an apology, as this is one post that is far too long overdue!  Well over six months ago – yes, I am talking about waaaaaaaaaay back in July of 2009 – my good friend and fellow stalker Kerry invited me to share in her birthday celebration at the…

  • Fig & Olive Restaurant from the 2012 “Matthew’s Day Off” Honda CR-V Super Bowl Commercial

    Fig & Olive Restaurant from the 2012 “Matthew’s Day Off” Honda CR-V Super Bowl Commercial

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    ‘ Ever since I first saw the ingenious “Matthew’s Day Off” Honda CR-V commercial that premiered during the 2012 Super Bowl on February 6th, I have been absolutely itching to track down the restaurant that appeared in it.  Especially since, a few weeks beforehand, I had stalked and blogged about L’Orangerie, the eatery that stood…

  • Happy Thanksgiving!

    Happy Thanksgiving!

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    ‘ I will be taking the rest of this week off as my mom is having surgery and I will be helping with her recuperation, as well as celebrating Thanksgiving with my family.  I hope all of my fellow stalkers have a fabulous holiday! Until next time, Happy Stalking! ‘

  • Merry Christmas!

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    ‘ Just a quick post to wish all my fellow stalkers a very Merry Christmas! I hope everyone is enjoying time with family, friends, and loved ones. Until next time, happy stalking! 🙂 ‘

  • The ” . . . Baby One More Time” Costume

    The ” . . . Baby One More Time” Costume

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    ‘ One of the most important items on my Stalking Bucket List was checked off last week while the Grim Cheaper and I were in Las Vegas.  Way back in October 2010 (while doing research for this post), I learned that Britney Spears’ schoolgirl costume from her 1998 “ . . . Baby One More…

  • A Visit to My Grandma’s

    A Visit to My Grandma’s

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    ‘ I am currently in Reno visiting my Grandma for a couple of days, so I will be taking the rest of the week off from blogging.  But I will be back on Monday with a whole new post!  Hope my fellow stalkers have a great week! ‘

  • My Latest Mike the Fanboy Article – About the “Pretty Little Liars”: Made Here Exhibit

    My Latest Mike the Fanboy Article – About the “Pretty Little Liars”: Made Here Exhibit

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    ‘ I am finally back from my surprise whirlwind vacation!  As it turns out, my best friends flew in from Switzerland for 9 days to spend my 40th with me, along with my parents and the Grim Cheaper.  Though we were originally supposed to spend our time on Coronado Island in San Diego, thanks to…

  • The Great Quake of ’08!

    The Great Quake of ’08!

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    ‘ Yesterday morning at around 11:42am a fairly large earthquake hit the LA area. I received a text message from a friend, who forgot that I am currently on vacation in Hawaii, asking if I felt the quake. My first thought was ” OMG! My Marilyn Merlot bottle!” LOL The bottle of Marilyn wine that…