Elvira made my face all blurry!

I said I was going to post these pics about a month ago, but my friend just emailed them to me. These are the pics from Elvira's anniversary show at the Vista theater. The first one... well, I blurred my face out, because I wasn't expecting three flashes and started to pull back after the first. Same with Elvira...not the most flattering pic of her either.


Here's a pic from inside the theater. It's a beautiful old theater, and the seats had TONS of leg room, which was really nice. The guy walking with her won the contest to be the next Elvira. Obviously, he's not in costume here. Apparently, the contest was filled with drag queens.

Chocolate Cakes and Nightmares

I posted last week about my anniversary. Here's a picture of the chocolate cake Tyler bought me. My stomach just about died when I saw this. It's the most beautiful thing to ever go into my stomach.



Sunday, I drove through West Hollywood with some friends. We went on a mission to find the "Nightmare On Elm Street" houses. Here is the house where it all started:

And here's the house where Johnny Depp's character lived. Yes, for those of you who don't know it, "Nightmare" was Johnny's first feature film.

Jason Takes Valentine's Day

I'm super excited about this weekend! Every Friday the 13th, I have my Friday-the-13th-a-thon... a-n-y-w-a-y ...and this year, there's a new Jason movie coming out! It's sure to disappoint, but I'm seeing it anyway. I have friends at Paramount Pictures and they've invited me to see the movie on the studio lot! For free!!! So, in honor of the holiday, I'm doing a quick little mini-bio on Jason:

Remember that time when Jason tried to go swimming. He always loved summer camp!

Maybe you remember when Jason hit puberty. He had to beat the girls off with a stick! ...or a machete!

And then this was this one time when Jason went on vacation to Manhattan. We stopped caring after he went to hell. Ugh! He even joined the space program and went into outer space one time.

Anniversary

Tomorrow is mine and Tyler's 4-year anniversary and since he decided to go to Las Vegas this weekend without me (long story) we're not getting a V-Day dinner. Actually, that's fine by me because it's kind of a silly holiday anyway (but I'm still going to make him feel bad). So, I made reservations at a restaurant called Cliff's Edge. It's not too far from my apt and it's supposed to be really great. They have an outdoor patio with a large tree growing in the center (see pic below) and lots of heat lamps during the cold weather. They serve Mediterranean/Italian/Greek food and have an extensive wine list. We don't eat out at really nice places very often, so this is a treat.

Griffith Park & Observatory.

About a mile up the street from my apartment sits the Griffith Observatory. Many films have been shot at the Observatory and the surrounding park - such as: Rebel Without A Cause, Back To The Future, The Rocketeer, and so on. When I first moved here, almost a year ago now, I often went up to the park and explored the trails.

The weather is nice today and I'm sitting in the office wishing I were outside.

These pics are from last year. Here you can see the trails winding around the hills.

This pic is from the back side of Griffith Park and shows The Valley (Glendale) and, I believe, the San Gabriel Mountains.

This one doesn't really need an explanation. Well, maybe a little. The Hollywood Hills and Griffith Park run together. They form a spine that seperates L.A. from The Valley.

Here is a pic looking down from the trails. The building is the Griffith Observatory.

This last pic is from one of the dead end trails and has some amazing views of L.A. (right side) and the Valley (left side)

New Video!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JV1GBx93cec&eurl=http://cyndilaupernews.com/forums/index.php/topic,1298.0/topicseen.html&feature=player_embedded

Here's the new video from Cyndi Lauper! It's a Japanese only release for a mashup of Girls Just Want To Have Fun / Set Your Heart. I don't care much for the song at all, but the video is kind of fun. Very simple, but the production is slick.

P.S. I can't figure out how to embed the video because I can't seem to copy the entire embed code.

I Love New York

A little game for those of you with iTunes!

1. Put Your iTunes on Shuffle.
2. For each question, press the next button to get your answer.
3. You must write down the name of the song no matter how silly it sounds!
4. Put any comments in brackets after the song name.
5. Tag at least 10 friends--------------------------

What do your friends think of you?
"Gypsies, Tramps, & Thieves" – Really? All three? I'm a dirty, thieving, gypsy!

If someone says, “Is this okay?” You say...
"Clown" – See, this would've worked better for the first question.

How would you describe yourself?
"Shattered Glass" – What can I say... I have issues ;)

What do you like in a guy/girl?
"Belladonna" – Isn't this a plant? Okay, this might work. I like someone who can set down roots and still grow as a person. Wait. It's also known as Deadly Night Shade. That can't be good.

How do you feel today?
"Handle Me” I guess that means I'm feeling submissive.

What is your life’s purpose?
"Wake Up" – Hopefully it's more than that!

What is your motto?
"4 In The Morning" – Because that's when I'm asleep. Maybe this corresponds with the previous response?!?

What do you think about very often?
"Dynamite" - Well, I do have road rage issues.

What is 2+2?
"Porchlight" – I was hoping for 8-6-7-5-3-0-9

What do you think of your best friend?
"Show Me Love" – Hey, that's not bad.

What do you think of the person you like?
"Bang Bang (My Baby Shot Me Down)" – that's ominous!

What is your life story?
"Neva Wanna Leave" – Hmmm. Wrong! Because I keep moving!

What do you want to be when you grow up?
"Pussycat Meow" – Oh, Deee-lite! Thank you for that!

What do you think of when you see injustice?
"Time After Time" – "If you fall I will catch you..."

What will you dance to at your wedding?
"Mood To Burn Bridges" – Another ominous answer about my relationship. Or, perhaps that song is dedicated to Prop 8?

What will they play at your funeral?
"Birthday" – That hardly seems appropriate!

What is your hobby/interest?
"Up To The Mountains" - I like the mountains, but I'd hardly call that a hobby.

What is your biggest fear?
"Ave Maria" – riiiiiight.

What is your biggest secret?
"What I Can Not Change" – Oooh, cryptic! Still didn't give away my secret!

What do you think of your friends?
"You Make Loving Fun" – Not that kind of lovin' though!

What will you post this as?
"I Love New York" – Oh Madonna, quite possible one of the WORST songs you've ever put out.