My new haircut

Who knew that a quality haircut here in LA would be cheaper than in Rochester NY!

I was published!

Bah it's my first published work and it's absolutely perfect! I'm so honored and excited for what the future holds!

Design for Humanity billabong concert!

It was an amazing night promoting Jana. It was definitely interesting but all together a learning experience. I saw the Lumineers, Imagine Dragons and Walk the Moon. As well as an art auction and runway show, all for a good cause!

Frames for a sweet photo collage

At work we are trying to display Jana's photos in a classy and interesting way. I went to the frame shop to see some samples. It's going to be great!! Ill post a picture when it's all put up.

Dinner after work

There's this sketchy but yet authentic and ridiculously delicious Mexican restaurant right near work. Good food at a great price!

On the Road

It was a bit slow for me at first but now I'm in love.

This car

This car has been chilling like this for days..and no one is doing anything about it.

Vogue

You make me so happy!

Orange County Fair!

Yesterday we went to the OC Fair. It was a great time. The fair here is so nice, clean and organized compared to Watertown or Lewis County fairs. It was refreshing.

Sunflowers

Tonight I bought myself some sunflowers. They looked so bright and cheerful I couldn't resist. Especially because I miss the love from back home. I miss my RIT family and my real family. I just wish they could be here with me. I do not miss where I was, but rather just the love that they provide. The feeling of home is something that I have not yet felt here. I still feel like an outsider looking in. Hopefully I will be able to make myself a home here in California in the next few months. I really want to stay here, i love it here, so I need to find myself a place to call my own.

pretty crafty

quotes quotes quotes

Lately quotes have helped me so much. To be in a new place trying to achieve a goal is hard and quotes are the little pick me ups that motivate me to succeed and reassure me that what I am doing is the right choice. Especially at this point in my life.

painting again

My soul truly feels closer to completion when I paint. In some ways it's silly but nothing else helps the way paint and a blank canvas does. As I become closer to who I am, maybe some day I'll be able to practice art therapy the way I have always dreamed.

TGIF

Wrapping up at work after a pretty cool day monitoring a photo shoot and doing my Studio Directing thing. =)

My new California plates

:)

LA Traffic is the worst

Today I left work at 6:15 and did not get home till 7:15. One hour!! For a drive that should be 30 minute tops.

Morning Yoga on a Beach! I think yes!

I'm trying out this whole California lifestyle and I absolutely love it!!

Say hello to my new side job

I can't get enough of these ladies

They are all on the East Coast! I miss then soooo much!!! But thank goodness we have iChat, otherwise I would not get quality girl time.

True story

In order for me to learn and grow, I need to make a few changes:

First I'm going to start volunteering my time and helping others in need.

Then watch less TV and read more.

I am also going to drink less and paint more.

Lastly I will sip on my coffee and wake up to the sunrise each morning.

:)

Dove chocolate reminds me of home

Inspirational quotes

I've been putting quotes everywhere. It's been helping motivate me to be the best I can be :)

Light

The light in LA is my favorite! I can hardly be sad when the sun is out.

Reading what I want to read is liberating

I am current reading books about life and creativity. It's like I am still learning like at RIT but now I'm learning what is actually important to me, professionally and spiritually. Reading these books have made me come across many things that I already think about on a
daily bases. It's refreshing to connect with others this way and know that there is a community out there that thinks the same as me. If you haven't read "Steal like an artist" by Austin Kleon, you should!!

True Story

This book is so enlightening

Someday

I hope that someday I'll be able to do business with Louis Vuitton. Jana is perfect for them.

I found a solution for a bed

I decided to invest in a blow up mattress instead of a bed. It's like 450 dollars cheaper and portable... Hello awesome!!

This is my 4th of July

My friends went to NY for the week so I've been trying to entertain myself.

Self-improvement for artist