Earthquake

I survived my first earthquake this week and let me tell you it was not fun. I am sitting at my desk one minute, rocking back and forth the next. It was very weird to have something so out of my control be happening around me. There was no real damage in my area and after, we all gathered outside to compose ourselves and do a head check. After, we went back to work as if nothing happened. Of course, media outlets form all over blew it up a little more than what it was, but still. I went home on my lunch break and nothing was broken, even though the image of Costa Rican rum spilled all over the place was running through my head as I drove to my place.
Regardless, I can say I survived my first earthquake. It was not fun, it was not scary, it was just strange. Makes me really hope that this one is the last one for a very long time.

Busy Few Days

These last few days have been very busy for me. But, in a good way that involve a filled up social calendar. Sunday night, I managed to get myself on the invite list for the NBC Press Tour after party at the Beverly Hills Hilton. My biggest fear was feeling out of place, but that simply wasn't the case. I found a lot of friends there, some famous, some night. When the night ended at 10 pm, or shall I say, when the party ended at 10 pm, we just all headed downstairs to Trader Vic's to continue the mingling. I felt like I was at a prom after party, complete with guys dressed in loose ties and girls getting giggly with rum barrels. It was fun and it had me getting in bed by 2.30 am. That part, not so fun. Especially, when I had to get up four hours later for work.
After the very slooooow day at work on Monday, I headed out to another social function at the Sky Bar. The event itself was a young professional networking thing, that came with 20 dollar valet and 14 dollar cocktails. The lighting in the bar sucked, so whatever networking you were there to do, was getting quickly lost with the fact that no light leads to no reading name tags and seeing if that person was worth talking to or not to begin with. So, my NBC crew headed to Mel's Diner up the blog for six dollar food and gossip about the fact Pauly Shore was eating outside and making desperate attempts to get noticed by just about anybody. I ended my night with a small group of good friends from work, the real group of people I wanted to be talking to the whole night, anyway. On the way out, we passed the Stone Brothers, who were a comedian act from our reality show, Last Comic Standing. We chatted with them a bit and they even went as far to say that I should try stand-up because I was very funny and had great delivery and timing. So, thanks Stone Brothers. Because of that little push, I have a notebook full of comic bits and a new fire in my belly to get up on try an open-mic gig. Stay tuned!

Maya's Wedding

I spend my Fourth of July weekend in Boulder, Colorado to attend one of my closest friends, Maya's wedding. I was a bridesmaid for the first time and it was fun and emotional. First off, I instantly fell in love with Colorado. Such a clean, beautiful, and friendly state. I arrived on the fourth and was just in time to attend the rooftop picnic at a local pub for a meet and greet of sorts for wedding guests. Later that evening, we donned on our dresses, rehearsed for the wedding, and then went to a fabulous dinner on the outskirts of town. After dinner, a group of us went out bar hopping. It was a lot of fun.
The next day was the bridesmaid brunch, followed by pictures, a little rain, then perfectly clear skies for Maya to walk down the aisle. I am usually the one to never get emotional, but watching Maya and her husband, Jim, recite such beautiful vows made me get choked up. I actually had tears falling! It was very special to see two people share in such a bond and it was also an amazing feeling to see a friend that I loved so much be so happy. Maya and I have a friendship that goes back more than 20 years, so needless to say, she is a very dear to me.
The next couple of days, I was solo in Boulder while the rest of the parties left. I met new friends from New York who were in town for a wedding, too. It was fun exploring the city with strangers, because by the end of our trip (we both shared a shuttle back to the airport) we could call each other friends and I really hope we all stay in contact.

Mom and Dad Visit

This is going to be a double post because I had such a busy couple of weeks. So, forgive me. I had a wonderful visit from my mom and dad last weekend. They stayed very busy, especially since they had a new grandbaby to visit and a family gathering for my mom's side of the family. It was super-fun and it was great to see them. I stayed busy with work, but took a day off to spend with them. I always like it when parents come and visit because they still get that little kick of taking care of you. My dad bought me a new microwave because I didn't have one, my parents felt I needed new towels and my fridge fixed so it opens the correct way. I tried stopping them, but it was of no use. So, I am happy to say, that I let them show me how much they missed me.
Hopefully, since meeting my nephew, I'll be expecting a lot more visits from them!
I just got back from Colorado tonight, so I'll post about that trip very soon. Just have to get my rest, first!