Wander with Me

I'm finally done with my script. I know, it should be an exciting moment for me. I should be celebrating the moment I finally finished it. But I haven't had a chance to. I guess the moment that I finished, I went straight into worrying about writing my query letter - which has been the most stressful thing I've been dealing with lately. I don't know what it is, but whenever it comes to synopsis or a query letter, my mind goes blank. I need help and I don't even know where to begin. Everyone keeps saying that writing a summary should be easy and explaining what my script is about should be a breeze. But honestly, it's the hardest part for me. There is a million things running through my mind and trying to narrow it down and sum it up in a sentence or short paragraph isn't simple. Maybe I just need to clear my head. I've sat at home trying to write, but the quieter it is, the more noisy my mind gets. I think it's time to go back to my Starbucks rout

If you're like me, you know that having a college degree is important. These days, it's hard to land a job without one. For those of you who have read my previous post, my son is starting his Senior Year, which means that this time next year, he'll be off to college. My kiddos and I have an open line of communication. I do my very best to instill my 35 years of knowledge and experience into their brains so that they can make wiser choices then I did at their age. One important lesson that has always stuck with them is going to college. There's never been a doubt in their mind - it's never been an option. For as long as they can remember, they know that they will be going. This is because I've been going to school for most of their life. I graduated with my Bachelor's degree in Human Services two years after my daughter was born. A year and a half after that, I graduated with my Master's degree in Psychology. My kiddos were able to remember th

No, but really...I am sorry that I haven't posted in a week! I've been super busy with the kiddos starting school this week. Can you believe that it's my son's first day of his Senior year ? I can't! On my way to taking him to school, we decided to stop at Starbucks to kick off a great start to his first day. I know that he's going to have a great year! He has all the classes he wanted and he decided to take a full schedule instead of having a free period. I also know that he's going to have a busy year, not only with his 18th birthday approaching, but also with SAT, college essays, college applications, and of course campus visits. He really wants to attend UCLA, but being the conscious kiddo that he is, he doesn't want to pay the hefty price tag that comes with it. He is thinking of going to community college for the first two years and then transferring. Smart kid. I'll post another blog on why this option is the most realistic choice. Having be

Restaurant: L'Assiette Steak Frites Location: 7166 Melrose Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90046 Website:   https://lassiettesteakfrites.com/ Date: Saturday, July 22, 2017 Occasion: Get-together with friends Overall Rating: Good Food. OK Service. Clean Atmosphere. Likely to Visit Again: No Suggestions :Servers should be more attentive. Since the Dine LA event is from July 14th - 28th, we chose to choose a restaurant from Dine LA's list. So we decided to eat at L'Assiette Steak Frites. I had never been there before, but a few of my friends had. They said it was a really good place and the food was great, so of course, my expectations were high. Like many of the restaurant on Melrose, the outside looked very small - and even though it was, the atmosphere was very elegant with an intimate setting.There was high-table seating at the front to fit all 11 of us comfortably. MENU For the Dine LA Event, L'Assiette Steak Frites offered a four course meal for $39 a perso

Hello Humans! So, I've been trying to plan my next adventure to Seattle and New York, but I am at my wits end. I know it shouldn't be this hard just to book this shit, but I'm trying to find the most affordable rates on flights and hotels. First Up: Seattle I'm going in a few months, just for a couple days and I've never been before. I was thinking of renting a car, but after much debate and recommendations from friends, I decided to look for a hotel in Downtown Seattle and just walk or use public transportation if needed (and if all else is fails, there's always Uber right)? Finding a hotel doesn't seem that bad, it's just finding an affordable flight. Every time I chose a flight time it ends up raising $100 more each way, for the time I want. Otherwise, I'd have to fly out at 6am, which is not the bizness. I've been on Expedia, Hotels.com, and AAA with no luck. And can I just say that AAA really needs to update the travel section of their w

Restaurant: Bar Celona - Modern Spanish Tapas Bar Location: 38 E. Colorado Blvd. Pasadena, CA Website:   http://www.barcelonapasadena.com/ Date: Friday, July 7, 2017 Occasion: Celebrating our 15th Wedding Anniversary Rating: Excellent Food. Great Service. Clean Atmosphere. Likely to Visit Again: Yes Suggestions : Greet customers as they walk in. Update prices on website as prices have raised at least $1. To celebrate our 15th wedding anniversary, my husband and I decided to try something new. So we headed to Bar Celona Modern Spanish Tapas Bar in Pasadena, CA. We arrived at 5:30pm, just in time for Happy Hour which was from 4pm to 7pm (on Friday's). In front of the restaurant were a few tables and chairs for outdoor eating. Inside was a bar style vibe with a row of two-seater tables on one wall and a large bar on the other.  There were also lounging couches with small tables throughout the remainder of the space.There was a big screen in the back of the restaurant