tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15152867888312009312023-11-15T22:59:19.814-08:00Cassie by the CoastAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02366492580805707703noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1515286788831200931.post-4214106758955345042014-03-26T21:31:00.000-07:002014-04-01T20:24:56.022-07:00The Los Angeles Bucket List<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
The final count down has arrived. I am moving back to the Valley of the Sun at the end of April! I am incredibly excited to move home again and so grateful for the opportunity to live in the City of Angels for the past 8 months. I've learned so much about myself and that could have only come from this experience. Before this opportunity came along I was feeling frustrated with Arizona. I felt it was holding me back, had nothing to offer, wasn't what I needed to be myself. But moving away opened my eyes to how much I love home. It's where my heart feels fullest. </div>
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That being said, I have certainly opted to make the most out of living here and enjoy it to its fullest. Thats almost an impossible task, considering how large the LA area is. But I'm doing my best. This is going to be an updated blog post--check back to see what if it's accomplished. I'm going to post the entire list of things I feel are necessary to my experience as an Angeleno and the photos once I accomplish them. I am so grateful for the most amazing friends I have to find these gems with me!<br />
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<li>Hollywood Sign<br />
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<li>Griffith Park Merry-Go-Round</li>
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<li>Griffith Park Old Zoo</li>
<li>Griffith Observatory</li>
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<li>West Hollywood Carnaval</li>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The best ladies, and our scarecrow photobomb</td></tr>
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<li>The Getty Center</li>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">My favorite at the Getty and I could stare at it forever: Van Gogh's Les Irises</td></tr>
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<li>The Getty Villa</li>
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<li>USC Tailgate</li>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Part 1. Grad Photos at the Urban Lights by <a href="http://www.kelseebecker.com/" target="_blank">Kelsee Becker Photography</a></td></tr>
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<li>MOCA</li>
<li>Malibu Cafe</li>
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<li>Runyon Canyon</li>
<li>Robertson Blvd (with celeb spotting, one I actually recognize AND know their full name)</li>
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<li>Disneyland Annual Pass Holder!!!</li>
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Not exhaustive, may be added to...one month and counting!Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02366492580805707703noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1515286788831200931.post-51345183572004875942014-02-24T23:35:00.002-08:002014-02-24T23:35:12.352-08:00Galentine's Day Weekend<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
Valentine's Day is typically something I don't care about one way or another. I know that is something that the chronically single always <i>say</i> but never mean, but really...it's just a day. I don't dread its existence, nor do I mope about eating chocolate with its arrival and cry over my singleness. Perhaps it comes from being in the service industry for a number of years. Regardless, this year was no different. Lesley and I galentined it up starting with Larchmont for coffee and ending with Bootleg and live music. In the middle I completed my certification course for my Homeland Security course. If there is a local disaster, I am prepared and can help y'all through it! (nothing screams romance like disaster preparedness!!)</div>
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I made a tasty chinese stir fry and Lesley and I hit up our favorite little dive venue the neighborhood over. I couldn't tell ya who was playing but they were coupley and folky and sounded divine live. We enjoyed some new friends on the patio in the most perfect weather while we listened to them pla<i>y after </i> our photobooth picture!<br />
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Cut to Saturday. Estaban (Esteban?) had invited us to an event he was working at Downtown. He was getting us in as VIP's to the worlds largest cement pour to take place at one time. Confused? I was there and I'm still not sure what was really going on. Something about how Korean Air is building what will be the largest building in Los Angeles (70+ floors) and Guiness was invited while they had a parade of cement trucks filling somewhere between 14-17 feet of a massive hole with cement. It was a big to-do with the Mayor, Senators, and business big wigs and the USC Marching Band! We got a front hole seat to watch as the 'pour' began. Which was really more of a straw-tube-slide like contraption.<br />
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All in all, it was a rather odd experience. But it provided some excellent people watching! Afterwards we found a new pizza shop downtown and then made our way back to our piece of LA.<br />
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Sunday is the perfect brunch day. Brunch in DTLA turned to lunch, which then sort of turned into a Los Angeles cluster rather quickly. We went to the Ace Hotel to try out their new restaurant. Let's go with it left a lot to be desired...but I would loveeee to go back to try out Upstairs, which of course is the rooftop lounge with a GREAT patio.<br />
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After lunch, Lesley and I went to the Grove for some window shopping and people watching with a drink. There was a singer performing at the fountain where we were sitting which provided some sort of entertainment and I even had a celeb sighting. I'm a terrible celeb spotter because all I know is that he's on TV but I can't tell you which show and I couldn't tell you what his name is if my life depended on it. But it's something to keep ya entertained on a Sunday afternoon.<br /><br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02366492580805707703noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1515286788831200931.post-48555288533529606942014-02-23T13:16:00.001-08:002014-02-23T13:16:49.922-08:00Two weeks, many adventures! <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
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No surprise to anyone, I'm back in the Valley quite frequently. So when I was back in Los Angeles for exactly two weeks, I filled my days with fun places and made memories with my dearests. Starting with a beach trip after a day in the office with Kevin. </div>
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Next up of course was morning walks through Griffith Park. Adelaide loves when we go and it tuckers her out so she sleeps pretty well after we get back. Lesley and I made a trip up as well and shared a few good laughs at Adelaide trying to be intimidating.<br />
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I had a night out in Hollywood for Taco Tuesday. The Velvet Margarita and Tekila with some celebrity stars.<br />
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Saturday was a best friends day for the books. It started with brunch in a pop-up restaurant inside an old hotel in DTLA. The most amazing drinks, atmosphere and meal! It was quite delightful. Followed by The Last Bookstore popping into art galleries. The reason for our trip downtown was the Open Broadway project. A handful of the classic theaters were opened for the people to walk through and experience the charm. They are all so beautiful and have so much character. The last one we went to has been completely gutted which was completely heartbreaking. To walk into something built in the 1930's and see nothing but concrete and ladders...tragedy, I tell ya. </div>
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After Christmas comes the birthday and New Years Eve. I spent the last week of 2013 working on a contract for my moms company and seeing friends. We had a few rounds of Cards Against Humanity (when I say few I really mean we played through all of the black cards) and good food! I was surprised with Lesley's company and a few lemon drop martinis at the Living Room for an early birthday cocktail.<br />
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After 7 stores and a lot of frustration, I finally found a pair of shoes that were to die for and a dress to perfectly pair with them.<br />
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My birthday was perfection. An iced coffee with soy to start the day, lunch at Houston's with my mother and Teresa, and finished out the rest of the day at the Biltmore. Danielle and I stayed at a hotel in the area and and I got into some quiet shenangins that included martinis, shopping, and perfect friends.<br />
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For New Years eve Marla and the kids came over to light off fireworks. We invited over the neighbors and their kids and we made an event out of it. I SO wish I had a picture of the grand finale. After milking the jumbo package for about 45 minutes we were all ready to light off the big one. The kids (5 kids ranging from 3 to 8) were all lined up waiting for me to strike up the match. After trying to get them all to take a few steps back I finally went in for it. It took about 4 seconds before the radius of the sparks went beyond the kids and the look of wonder and joy turned to panic. All of the kids bolted off to the other side of the yard and the looks on their faces was priceless. The parents were all but rolling on the floor while Marla jumped through the air to check on her kids. When Marla and I got to the other side of the yard to round up the kids we found them hiding in the wood pile and behind the garbage can, no injuries, just giggles and "wow that was so big and so cool can we do that again?!?!?!" We had a really good time and the kids loved Adelaide (who was perfection! seriously, the men said I had the worlds best behaved chihuahua, ever). After Marla and her children left, Bryce and I went next door and played a round of celebrity with the adults and rang in the New Year! And who would have guessed that the new neighbors would have a brother visiting from Toronto who had quite the night celebrating and certainly didn't hold back when the clock struck 12...<br />
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New Years day was spent the way it should be. Eating, drinking, and being politically incorrect with a few hours of Cards Against Humanity. I so adore this extension of my family and the memories we all have together.<br />
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For a marvelous beginning to 2014 I was able to watch my beautiful friend Juliet win the title of Miss Wheelchair Arizona! She is going to be such a great representative of all that it stands for and I couldn't be more proud of all of her accomplishments!</div>
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It's funny. A year ago I was day dreaming of when I would live in California. I had felt like Arizona didn't have much to offer me and it was holding me back. After a few months away, I discovered that I'm truly a desert girl who has a lot to love at home. True friends appear after you move away and the relationships all become that much stronger. I love my life, the Los Angeles piece included. But I am SO in love with all that I have supporting me from the Sonoran Desert and all of the blessings I can't even begin to count. </div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02366492580805707703noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1515286788831200931.post-51860160423900852192014-01-19T16:04:00.000-08:002014-01-19T16:04:39.514-08:00Home Sweet HomeSeeing as how up until August I have always lived either with or within 15 minutes of family I have never experienced the joys of going home for the holidays. I was ever so anxious this year to get home and enjoy my favorite time of the year. I had originally planned on one week at home over Christmas and then back to Los Angeles for my birthday and NYE. However, after a long discussion with my mom the night before my return from Thanksgiving, I made the decision that ultimately led to me being back in the Valley of the Sun of a full month (I swear, I actually do live in Los Angeles?).<div>
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After a last minute change in my departure date due to an interview being called with Santa Monica (which ultimately just led to frustration, some upset, and a lot of drama...but I interviewed well!) I was on my way back home to enjoy the festivities of the month of December.</div>
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I started my visit home with a weekend trip to Flagstaff to enjoy some of that cold white stuff the rest of the country is currently buried under.</div>
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Weekdays and evenings consisted of gorgeous sunset views from the new house and fires and weekends were chock full of family and close friends.</div>
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Then comes Christmas, and what a couple of days we had! Christmas Eve was at the new house, complete with Prime and oodles of champagne! The kids had a good time and enjoyed their presents and we played a very competitive game of Jenga between dinner and presents.</div>
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Christmas day was another day chock full of shenanagins. And more champagne. And family photos.</div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The Getty Villa</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444; font-size: x-small; line-height: 16px;"><em style="font-style: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Mediterranean</span></em></span> feels (The Getty Villa)</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Still can't take us anywhere (The Getty Villa)</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Secret balcony only to be seen by the people the volunteer likes (The Getty Villa)</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Picture 75 from the lovely man, I finally went to take my phone away (The Getty Villa)</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Fall in Los Angeles (The Getty Villa)</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Dani Roz is Malibu loving (Zuma Beach)</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">And I'm exploring with critters (Zuma Beach)</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Zuma Beach and hundreds of Sea Gulls.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Zuma Beach</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Best pastries and the smoothest mocha (DTLA Bottega Louie)</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Griffith Park adventures</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Griffith Observatory </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">DTLA skyline<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"> </span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Griffith Observatory</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The headband shedevils (Rose Bowl)</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Gold, gold, gold! ASU wins!<br /><br /><div style="text-align: left;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">I live my life through pictures. This is not news. But I'm so glad I got to share some of LA's gems with one of my best friends! Now that it's almost 1am, I think I'm going to attempt some sleep.</span></div>
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**I wrote this entry a few weeks ago for the <a href="http://sonoransummers.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">school blog</a>. But seeing as how I'm desperately missing my desert, I decided this little love note should be reposted somewhere where people actually read this silly thing.**</div>
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I'm an Arizona baby, through and through. I love the desert rain, summer sunsets, and the saguaro cactus in the background of my surroundings. I grew up hiking the trails of the Superstition mountains and Sabino Canyon. So when I found myself back in Phoenix for class, and stranded due to car troubles for 10 days, I made sure I took a trip out into the desert for a little soul TLC.</div>
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As much as I love my desert home, I have always been quite partial to Southern California and the beaches when I needed an escape. It's a 5 hour drive or an hour long flight to find yourself kissing the pacific ocean from my home. Family vacations were often spent in Newport, Balboa, or Huntington beaches and I've escaped to Venice and Santa Monica countless times with friends. So now that I find myself living a mere 12 miles from the coast, and worked less than a mile from the PCH, I'm blessed to make much quicker excursions.</div>
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Tuesday was such a clear day that I could see the waves of the Pacific from the fourth floor conference room as we sat in a phone conference. I decided that I needed to be down in the sand after work so I made a detour west, instead of heading home inland in KTown. </div>
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Wednesday was another coastal adventure a little bit further south. <a href="http://ouyang6.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Travis</a> and I ventured down to University of California San Diego for their Graduate school fair as representatives of the School of Public Affairs. After a four hour fair and some interesting interactions with some students, we packed up to leave. It was forecasted to be a rainy day, something strange for those living in SoCal. As Travis put the boxes into the car the rain had started. Regardless, we headed to the cove for some salt air. </div>
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Whether I am by the waters edge or next to a 300 year old saguaro, I am so happily at peace that it makes it hard to declare a favorite. I am so excited that I have the ability to be in one place one day and the other the next. True blessings to be thankful for!</div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02366492580805707703noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1515286788831200931.post-25512529390880328382013-11-04T16:57:00.001-08:002013-11-05T11:28:25.576-08:00A week of chaosWhen the talks of this project first started we had a few things we knew, for a fact, that would take place. Recruiting events and Big Ideas. Big Ideas is a conference held for a 100 select city managers and directors by the Alliance for Innovation.<br />
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This years Big Ideas was held November 1-3 in both West Hollywood and Santa Monica. AFI also had their annual board meeting and dinner before the conference and Travis and I were invited to attend the entire event. </div>
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Wednesday and Thursday, Travis and I attended two graduate fairs. Wednesday was at UCLA and Thursday (Halloween) was at UC Riverside. UC Riverside had a pretty large group of students interested in the idea of public affairs and it was a successful day. We then headed back to Los Angeles to get ready for the Board dinner and Carnaval afterwards. We got VIP passes from the WeHo city manager before heading off to the Boulevard after dinner, some decked out for the party and others in their business casual attire.<br />
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After a walk up and down the Boulevard, I called it a night. I had to be back in WeHo bright and early the next day for the Board meeting. After a few hours of observing, we headed across the street to another hotel to set up for the conference. It was a rough day with unexpected difficulties regarding travel, but it went off swimmingly! And let me just say, we had quite the view!</div>
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In the midst of the conference I flew home to Phoenix for my last class. Dinner with the family was certainly welcome and it's the last class in person for this semester! I'll be back home at the end of the month for Thanksgiving! Until then, oodles of more LA adventures to come, including Disneyland this weekend!<br />
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Perk of rainy and cold: no lines. We walked right up to the cars for every ride that morning and had a fairly short wait for the Studio tour. I was surprised with how compact the "theme park" side of Universal is. They have certainly mastered the art of getting a lot into a little. The rides were more interactive screens than meandering through a set. We started with Transformers, followed by Jurassic Park, and ended with The Mummy. I don't know what it is at that park, but I got spit on by dinosaurs, mummies, and robots, sneezed on by Donkey, drooled on by Maggie, and rained on in Mexico.<br />
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For Lunch we hit up an LA classic, Pink's! Seriously, I might argue that they have the best fries I've ever had. <i>EVER.</i> Again, rainy day perk and being at the park was there was no line for Pink's either, which usually has a pretty lengthy wait off park grounds.<br />
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Seeing as how it's the time for all things spook and gore, the park was decked out for their Halloween Horror Nights! The french quarter had all things morbid, the english alley way had lots of chucky dolls and part of the studio tour drops off (at night) to the Walking Dead maze, challenge, something or other.<br />
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The studio tour was interesting and of course full of pop culture trivia facts and some really pretty scenery, smack dab in the middle of the hollywood hills. The views from the park are amazing. And the best part? They broke ground on the addition of Harry Potter for the Hollywood park!!! Too bad its still a few years out.<br />
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For the characters, we kept bumping into the same ones over and over, small park, slow day, same characters. Minions from Despicable Me, Spongebob (walked off with a stroller), Shrek, Curious George, Scooby and Shaggy with the Mystery Machine, Marilyn Monroe, Betty Boop, Beetlejuice, The Simpson's family, Feivel(!), and Frankenstein.<br />
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It was a fun day and a new adventure with a good friend! Talk about a great Monday!Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02366492580805707703noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1515286788831200931.post-29734198237739659562013-10-30T19:40:00.001-07:002013-10-30T20:17:15.124-07:00Arizona State University California Center event space is NOW OPEN!The California Center is the whole reason I'm living in Los Angeles. ASU procured office space at the corner of Lincoln and Arizona in Santa Monica and they wanted a student presence and to build relationships with some of the local governments. Enter Cassie and Travis. So in true LA fashion, we had a second grand opening event and ribbon cutting ceremony when our event space was completed. Dr. Crowe came to (re)open the office and Travis and I were invited to speak at the event. It was a lovely event put together by Kevin, the office and event manger for the space. David, my supervisor, and Alissa, the director of the CCIP flew in to be at the event as well.<br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02366492580805707703noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1515286788831200931.post-80022427119336886052013-10-17T20:09:00.000-07:002013-10-17T20:09:24.128-07:00Simpang AsiaI'm here in Los Angeles working with one other student, Travis. Among the many things that are incredibly interesting about him is that he has spent most of his life living abroad. One of the many places was Indonesia. So when he found an authentic Indonesian restaurant that he claimed was as good as what he grew up with, I tagged along for a pretty fantastic linner (too late for lunch, too early for dinner: linner). We left the office and headed the 3 miles to <a href="http://simpangasia.com/" target="_blank">Simpang Asia</a> (which of course took 35 minutes, thanks 405 for making the 10 a mess!). By the time I arrived he had already stopped next door at the market for his <b><i>favorite</i></b> beverage:<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Pocari Sweat. The Japanese equivalent to Gatorade, without all of the extra sugar?</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">My beverage: a honeydew smoothie</td></tr>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #585858; font-size: 13px; line-height: 19px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><i>Delicious potato balls battered w/ light crisp bread crumbs filed with ground chicken and potato in special sauce.</i></span></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #585858; font-size: 13px; line-height: 19px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><i>Signature Indonesian soy-marinated chicken skewers paired perfectly with bold and tasty garlic peanut sauce.</i></span></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #585858; font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 19px;">Basic Indonesian rice plate. Combination of chicken curry braised tempeh, beef curry rendang, and garlic green bean. </span></span><br />
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</span>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02366492580805707703noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1515286788831200931.post-64739549900899611902013-10-16T11:56:00.003-07:002013-10-16T11:56:49.539-07:00A trek up to Griffith<br />
Something iconic, something memorable, something beautiful, something close. My classic Art Deco 1920's Los Angeles apartment is in the center of Los Angeles, Koreatown/Wilshire Center to be exact. It's a prime location that puts me near Downtown Los Angeles, Hollywood, Beverly Hills, Santa Monica and a plethora of lovely neighborhoods I find myself enjoying. With its proximity, and pure gorgeous environment, I have found myself the few miles away at Griffith Park with Adelaide to enjoy walks and a few pleasant hikes.<br />
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The Griffith Observatory West Trail loop is a beautiful 2.5 mile 'hike' with some classic views.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">Griffith Observatory is at the top of the climb, with the Hollywood sign off to the west and the DTLA skyline off to the east.</span></td></tr>
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Adelaide has made the hike like a trooper and gotten encouragement from all of the other hikers. She's always been<br />
the smallest dog I've seen on the trail but she goes with a smile the entire way.<br />
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It's easy, it's gorgeous, and you get to be a part of something that is so classic Los Angeles! The best part? <a href="http://www.yelp.com/biz/the-trails-los-angeles" target="_blank">The Trails Cafe</a> along the road that serves up a pretty marvelous dirty chai latte! Sadly, they are closed on Mondays. But it's a nice treat after you hike up the hill if it's open. The pies and scones look pretty delightful, but I have yet to indulge that far.<br />
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If you find yourself in the area and want to enjoy the outdoors, this is certainly the place to do it. Parking is even <b>free</b> here! Do you know how rare that is to find in Los Angeles? Take advantage of it as soon as you can, it might not stay that way forever!<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Off the regular trail theres the most perfect spot to see everything quite clearly, Adelaide needed some help getting down but she enjoyed the view it seems.</td></tr>
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xoxo, sweets.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1515286788831200931.post-89884871689129027722013-10-14T22:24:00.002-07:002013-10-15T08:25:02.908-07:00Cassandra Marie<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgULtKMTGHKrWb2PPOFUPTNoMmsBv-9cxrY5CDZ_nYHCdOywYM_aycIcDYGF2ZMmbWG0BkIYD6uaEY9iUkAGQVAzBj3Nnu_2jdtv0IK4eyWgGbiDjm4irxPJA7wyAx_Hv_emwk8qvPtHzQ/s1600/PA210103.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgULtKMTGHKrWb2PPOFUPTNoMmsBv-9cxrY5CDZ_nYHCdOywYM_aycIcDYGF2ZMmbWG0BkIYD6uaEY9iUkAGQVAzBj3Nnu_2jdtv0IK4eyWgGbiDjm4irxPJA7wyAx_Hv_emwk8qvPtHzQ/s400/PA210103.JPG" width="231" /></a>Let me introduce myself. Who knows, maybe one of you few readers don't know who I am?<br />
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Call me Cassie. I'm a early twenty-something living in the City of Angels while finishing my masters.<br />
I'm an avid Arizona State Sun Devil, by declaration of a BA in Psychology, a long list of graduate homework demands, and paychecks. I'm actually living in LA working for ASU in a new project with the University and a few other organizations working in the broad field of Public Affairs. Come May I will be the proud owner of another degree, my Master's in Public Administration and have a wide array of experiences in my back pocket.<br />
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I love good food, coffee (in almost every form, but I have a love affair with espresso), great literature, a perfect glass of wine, traveling to the big cities and the small gems, movies, fashion, and the warm feeling that good music brings to the soul. I have been blessed with some of the most amazing and caring friends and <i>the most supportive </i>family I could have ever dreamed of.<br />
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My home will always be the Sonoran Desert, where the saguaro cactus can be found. I highly recommend escaping to the desert for a few things: a desert monsoon (the smell of the wet desert cannot be beat), spring training (Talking Stick lawn seats+sangria with baseball, doesn't get much better than that), and an early morning hike when the cactus blossoms are in full bloom (try the Superstition Mountains, great views of the valley from there). There are plenty of other beautiful things to be found in Arizona, but those will be sure to come up later on.<br />
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Adelaide is my (almost) 4-year old chihuahua mix and she is like my child. I have traveled with her and take more pictures of her than probably anything or anyone else. She'll be a common mention in this blog because simply, I cannot get enough of her adorable tendencies and cuddley nature. She's the cutest dog to exist. I'm not biased! People tell me all the time.<br />
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All in all, my life is full of blessings. I hope this fully documents how much I love each and every piece of my life and I hope I can share something lovely with you as well.<br />
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xoxo, sweets.<br />
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I have been tossing around the idea of blogging for quite sometime. Always for different purposes, but the main idea has still always been the same. Now that I find myself living 400 miles from my family and most of my friends, I decided is now is as good a time as any to start. I'm not sure what direction this blog is going to take, I just know that I want it to scream <i>me</i>. It's a story of my life, which I'm sure will thrill you all...I am after all <i>so entertaining</i>. (Sarcasm, my friends, sarcasm!)<br />
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Let's just say I'm interested in keeping a journal of sorts for the many experiences I have been blessed enough to enjoy. It's time I put words to the memories and document all of my pictures that go along with them. As those who know me are well aware, I love photos and am constantly photodocumenting my life around me. Here I will post those pictures, share my stories, and express my feelings. Hopefully my family and friends spread throughout the world will be able to read and enjoy and we can all feel a little bit closer together...<br />
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Ta Ta for now, my sweets. We'll chat again soon.<br />
xoxo<br />
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